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ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE ADOPTS PET DAYS AS NEW EVENT
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10/11/2008 : Costa Mesa, CA--The Animal Assistance League of Orange County and the Orange County Market Place, the weekend swap meet at the O. C. Fair & Event Center, have joined together during National Pet Wellness Month to present the First Pet Days, a two day event slated for Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12. It will be held during the swap meet’s regular operating hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The mini outdoor expo will include several nonprofit organizations including specialty rescue centers and other pet related groups offering information on pet wellness, spaying and neutering, training tips, animal welfare and other subjects via guest speakers and demonstrations. Animals available for adoption will also be featured.
Special “canine” guests including Chloe the Pit, who will appear both days from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Recently cast as McBeth in an independent Shakespeare film, Chloe is a certified service and therapy dog, having recently completed the stringent evaluation and training through the Orange County HUGS Service and Therapy Dog Group. In addition she is the Pit Bull breed’s ambassador, and along with her owner Gina Pettrow of Fountain Valley, their objective is to promote the positive image and qualities of pit bulls.
“Pit bulls are getting a bum deal and they deserve better. Pit bull overpopulation and the awful treatment these dogs are often subjected to is outrageous. Public education is essential. Without the support of the community and the insistence that pit bulls are cared.
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ADD1-1-1Pet Days at the Orange County Market Place for the same way we expect people to care for other breeds, these dogs will never have a chance at a better life, said Kathy Thorsell, Marketing Coordinator for the Animal Assistance League of Orange County.
In addition the nonprofit rescue and adoption organization for Pit Bulls, It’s the Pits will be present both days to promote the breed and offer a “kiss the pit” photo opportunity.
Brutus, a 4 ½ year old Bull Mastiff and certified therapy dog, will steal some of the spotlight both days from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clad in an Elvis jumpsuit, complete with wig and sunglasses, Brutus received a paparazzi-like welcome during the recent Elvis Fest at the Orange County Market Place. After such a reception, owner Nancy Stevens of Yorba
Linda, who primarily takes Brutus to hospitals, convalescent homes and assisted living centers, will return for an encore appearance to the swap meet.
Other canines will show off their skills in the Soccer Collies’ show both days: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an interactive show in which kids play a challenging game of soccer vs. an athletic Border Collie.
The Animal Assistance League of Orange County, a nonprofit no kill human society dedicated to aiding lost and homeless pets and the coordinating organization for the event, will participate with a large booth area both days showcasing cats and dogs available for adoption, an “ask the trainer” section with experts on varied pet related subjects, and general information and literature on pet population control, animal welfare and other issues. Guest speakers and demonstrations will be presented on stage throughout the day.
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ADD2-2-2Pet Days at the Orange County Market Place Several specialty rescues will be on hand including the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, the Southern California Dachshund Rescue, Southern California Bulldog Rescue, Orange County Cavy Haven (guinea pig rescue and adoption), the Pet Rescue Center (Saturday only) with an “Ask the Vet” opportunity with Dr. Wheaton and the Lily Sanctuary (nonprofit parrot rescue). Also, the California Domestic Ferret Education Alliance will be there to provide information about the domestic ferret as a companion animal and all the facts you need to know about their care, concerns and welfare. A variety of pet related services will be represented including the All Paws Dog Day Care of Fountain Valley, a day care, boarding, hospice, grooming and trainer facility; Canine Angels Services Teams of Diamond Bar (Sunday only) which raises dogs to help children with special needs; and At Home Cat Care, based in Irvine, a professional home cat care service. Unless otherwise indicated, all groups will participate both days.
The public may not bring their personal pets to this event, with the exception of therapy and seeing eye dogs. For more information on Pet Days contact the Animal Assistance League of Orange County by calling 714-893-4393 or visit www.aaloc.com.
Admission to the swap meet, which is $2 for ages 13 and over, includes all Pet Days festivities. Children 12 and under are free. The Orange County Market Place, located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, is held every Saturday and Sunday with nearly 1,000 vendors offering a variety of goods and services. More information on the swap meet is available at www.ocmarketplace.com or by calling 949-723-6616
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