PALS

PALS provides humane education programs for children and adults, pet therapy and intensive promotion of adoption of shelter pets, along with sponsoring the Prevent a Litter Connection (PALC) mobile spay/neuter units. Low-cost spay/neutering and vaccination is available to low-income local residents through the mobile unit and arrangements with Cleveland/Bradley veterinary hospitals. Proceeds from the following events will be used to fund these programs.

Grooming Demonstrations At the PALS Booth (varying time schedule) by Arthur Munck of Great Doggy Doos, Kelly Knight of Goin' to the Dogs/Bark Avenue & other local groomers.

Meet the Trainer At the PALS Booth Saturday Noon - 3:00 PM Buddy Cummings, Obedience Specialist will be available to answer questions and will discuss training techniques and the value of training to prevent or correct behavioral problems that often result in pets being sent to a shelter.

Agility Demonstrations Friday 6:00 PM and Saturday 5:30 PM by Rosemary Hill of Hop on Over and agility judge, Carla Boudrot

PALS Canine Culture Fest Saturday 3:00 - 5:00 PM Roarin' 50s chorus will open with pet-related tunes

Chattanooga Kennel Club members and local owners will have breed-specific booths for visitors to learn more about their favorites or how to select a pet best suited for their families.

Owners of purebred dogs are invited to show their dogs and provide information about the countries from which they originated. Each person will take center stage, show his/her dog, and discuss the breed characteristics, a brief description of the standard and what lifestyles they best match. No Fee.

Fun Pet Shows Sunday 1:30 - 3:30 PM Open to children and adults and only Dogs (must be on a leash) and Cats (must be in a carrier) Entry fee is $5 per competition. Owners to fill out an application during this segment's registration.

Win certificates of recognition for the following categories:
Miss Canine Cleveland
Mr. Canine Cleveland
Pet That Looks Most Like Owner
Pet with Shortest Tail; Pet with Longest Tail
Most Beautiful Pet; Most Adorable Pet
Oldest Pet; Youngest Pet
Best-Trained Dog; Best Pet Tricks
Best in Show to be Awarded (no fee)
[download application]

"My Pet and Me" Photography available at $5 per photo

Pet-related items for sale

Shelter Pet Adoption and PALS Shelter Foster Pet Adoption
Potential adopters to complete an application for pre-approval and adoption scheduled the next week. This is to prevent adopting on a whim and to allow us to review applicant’s qualifications.

Thank you, Foothills Country Fair, for this great opportunity for PALS to save lives and help pets and people.

For more information:
PALS 728-4678
Deanna Phillips 344-2713
Kathy Kinder 476-9395