Cirra's Dog Scout Troop and the local kennel club are sponsoring a Canine Carnival to celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. There is a photo contest if any one would like to send pictures. Here is the information.
Photo contest categories: Cute Puppies, Dogs in Nature and Canine Sports. One photo per dog per category is allowed. $5.00 per photo or $10.00 for three photos. Send 4 x 6 photos to Downeast Dog Scouts Troop #159 PO Box 73 Salisbury Cove, ME 04672 by Saturday, September 6, 2008. Include your dog's name and your name, address, telephone and email. Make checks payable to the Downeast Dog Scouts Troop # 159.
Voting for the photos will occur at the Canine Carnival on September 20, 2008 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Woodlawn Museum 19 Black House Drive Ellsworth, Maine 04605 Gift certificates will be awarded to the winners.
Canine Carnival activities include: breed rescue groups, animal shelters, educational booths, canine sports demonstrations, Meet the Breeds, Canine Good Citizen testing, dog games and activities, crafts and activities for children, vendors, a canine photo contest and the kick off for the Downeast Dog Scouts Fall Walkathon.