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Woofa-Roo Pet Festival celebrates 10th anniversary By Fred Groves
Dogs come in many shapes and sizes and for those who attended this year’s Woof-A-Roo Pet Fest – abilities as well. The St. John’sAmbulance Therapeutic Dog Program was in attendance at the tenth annual festival, held last Saturday and Sunday at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. “We acknowledge that our dogs are friendly, and they give therapeutic support to others,” said Sarah Curtis who was proud to have her special dog Peach join her as part of the dog program. The dogs must be of a gentle temperament, well-groomed and healthy. According to Denise Stanton they often go to hospitals, long care facilities
and schools. “It helps students at exam times. It lowers their stress levels,” said Stanton who brought along Bentley. The third member of the St. John’s team was Jen Wright and her Great Dane Ginger, while one of the largest dogs at this year’s event, was calm and polite when festival goers reached out to pet her. Woof-a-Roo was once again an opportunity for pet owners and pet lovers to see just what the dogs, and even a team of horses could do. Minty of the Border City Barkers Club, which specializes in agility courses, was one of the best and the three-year-old Collie had no problem clearing a four-foot high pole fence.
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RTT PHOTOS BY FRED GROVES
The Woofa-Roo Pet Festival held its tenth event last weekend at the Libro Centre. Two-year-old J.P. Sawicki, right; gives Marzipan owned by Lyssa Meloche a friendly pet (left). St. Johns Ambulance Therapeutic Dog Program’s Jen Wright, left; with Ginger; Sarah Curtis and Peach, and Denise Stanton and Bentley.
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