Four Paws in Action
"A Billerica Dog Day Tradition"
Saturday, September 23, 2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Parker Elementary School. 52 River Street, Billerica, MA 01821
Events:
1:00pm DEDICATION OF TODAY’S EVENT Citation from Mass. Statehouse to Donnie Jarvis and his Service Dog, Mocha, representing OPERATION DELTA DOG.
1:15pm DEMONSTRATION FROM MIDDLESEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S K9 UNIT. Officer John Pimental with his working K9, Pebbles, and Officer Seamans with his working K9, Dillon.
1:45pm DEMONSTRATION WITH MASSACHUSETTS CANINE RESPONSE TEAM
2:15pm DONNIE JARVIS: OPERATION DELTA DOG AND SERVICE ANIMALS. Obtaining a Certified Animal. MAUREEN ROSS: NEW ENGLAND PET PARTNERS AND THERAPY ANIMALS. Obtaining visits with Registered Therapy Teams.
2:45pm CONTESTS AND PRIZES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG!
Hula Hoop Musical Chairs
Kanine Kostume PAWrade
Special Surprise Prize!
Biggest Dog
Smallest Dog
Contests & Event Rules
All Events and Contests are Free.
Registration will start at 1:00 pm. All handlers and dogs for the contests must register. All dogs over 6 months must be wearing current license or show rabies certificate. Handlers will be given an identification badge with a number.
One handler per dog.
Gift bags will be given to the first 50 spectators and contestants.
All handlers going into the arena for contests must be wearing an ID badge with number.
All dogs must be sociable and on a 6’ leash (no retractable leashes). To maintain a fun filled event, the committee reserves the right to eject any unruly dogs and handlers.
Bowls of water are placed around the arena for the dogs.
Clean up after your dog. Poop bags are available at the registration table and also in the gift bags.
Spectators must remain outside the arena during the demonstrations.
Winners will pick up their prizes and certificates at the registration table.
Get ready to have fun. Cheer for your favorite dog. Get out your camera.