A MENAGERIE OF ANIMALS AT OKTOBER-PETS
An enjoyable day is in store for families and pets on October 28, 2007 at the UP College Cebu, Lahug Grounds from 8 am to 4 pm.
On that day, Oktober-Pets 2007 will bring together several species of animals in an effort to promote Animal Welfare and Responsible Pet Ownership.
Different clubs and associations will bring together dogs, horses, assorted species of birds, crocodiles and snakes. There will also be a free clinic with health checks and rabies vaccinations, games, fun matches, dog tricks demonstrations, horseback riding, and exhibits by the different clubs. Various animals, birds and other products will also be available for sale.
An Animal Parade from the Capitol Building to UP Lahug will kick off the day. Assembly for the parade is at 7:30 am at the Capitol Building.
Dog groomers and enthusiasts are also invited to join the on-site grooming competition.
The public is encouraged to bring their pets (dogs, cats, hamsters, sugar gliders, and other animals) and avail of the free vaccinations and other free services offered that day as well as join the different games and competitions. Numerous prizes and give-aways are in store for the public and their pets.
Participating clubs and associations are the Cebu Pitbull Club, Cebu Avian Society, Cebu Equine Owners, Breeders and Sportsmen’s Association, the Metro Cebu Racing Pigeon Association, Crocolandia Foundation, the National Dairy Authority, Cebu Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, the Central Visayas German Shepherd Dog Association and the Canine Agility Club.
Oktober-Pets is organized by the Cebu Companion Animal Practitioner’s Association (composed of different animal clinics and hospitals in Metro Cebu), the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association-Central Visayas Chapter, the Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries.
This event is sponsored by VIPet Spa and Hotel, Royal Canin Philippines, Aboitiz Land, Red Tag Graphics and Digital Printing, Y101, Thirsty, 2Big, Dunkin’ Donuts, Alpo, Cebu Eumed Pharma, and special friends and pet lovers.
For more information, please call: 232 8002 / 422 6708 / 422 7607.