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• United States Dog Agility Association Presents its World CYNOSPORT Games - (Oct 22, 2004) - The USDAA will be hosting its World CYNOSPORT Games in Scottsdale, Arizona, November 11 to 14, 2004.

• Halloween Dog Costume Contest - (Oct 12, 2004) - Chicago’s only luxury, upscale Doggie Daycare and Boarding facility, are proud to sponsor the first ever Howlin’ Hounds Halloween.

• Safety Paws for Nannies - (Sep 23, 2004) - A teleconference to be held this November invites nannies to call in to learn about dog and child safety issues.

• PETsMART's National Howl-o-Ween Party - (Sep 23, 2004) - Every PETsMART store is hosting a halloween party for parents and their costumed dogs.

• Responsible Dog Ownership Day - (Sep 15, 2004) - Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell proclaims September 15, 2004 as Responsible Dog Ownership Day

• Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2004 - (Sep 15, 2004) - National Animal Rights Expert, Chris DeRose, Guest Speaker at Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2004, Friday, September 17-18, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

• Animal Attraction to Host Singles Party in Washington D.C. - (Aug 10, 2004) - AnimalAttraction.com to host “Party Like A Dog” event for Washington-area singles who love pets and their canine companions.

• Buster Brown Shoes to Sponsor Child & Dog Contest - (Jul 31, 2004) - The 100 year old shoemaker is seeking six new pairs of boys and girls with their dogs to be featured on shoe boxes.

• Pet Blessing and Precious Pet Parade to be Held at Fawnskin Festival - (Jul 22, 2004) - Pets will be the center of attention at this year's Fawnskin Festival in the mountains of Southern California.

• PETsMART to Hold Paw Print Party - (Jul 20, 2004) - All PETsMART store locations will hold a paw print party for pets and pet owners

• Dog House Building Contest - (Jul 18, 2004) - This summer, local builders will compete against each other to build dog houses for charity.

• Pet Lovers Can Help "Homes for Our Troops" Charity in July - (Jul 6, 2004) - Pet Lovers can have 25% of their purchase amount of Shure Pets pet products donated to Homes for Our Troops

• Dogs & Dating Fundraiser for Maryland SPCA - (Jul 6, 2004) - Single persons who own dogs or other pets are invited to meet other dog-loving singles with proceeds going to the Maryland SPCA

• For the Dogs: Pup Protagonist Spins a Yarn for Kids - (Jul 3, 2004) - Summer reading isn't just for kids. Dogs and young readers are working together in a new literacy program in Los Angeles and Pasadena.

• Lady, the Therapy Dog, Star of Children's Book, to Visit Warwick, NY - (Jun 25, 2004) - Therapy dog, "Lady", the star of Moo Press's first children's book "One Incredible Dog! Lady", to spread cheer at local day care center, nursing home, and hospital.

• 9/11 Survivor and his Seeing-Eye Dog to Serve as Grand Marshal of Patriot Day Parade - (Jun 18, 2004) - Michael Hingson and his seeing-eye dog Roselle will serve as the Grand Marshals of the inaugural Grand Rapids Jaycees Patriot Day Parade on Saturday, September 11, 2004 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

• Animal Attraction Holds its First National Tour Event in Atlanta - (Jun 9, 2004) - All single pet owners and pet lovers are invited to attend with their dogs; 50 percent of the $20 admission will benefit the Atlanta Humane Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Georgia, Inc.

• 4th Annual PAWS IN THE PARK Dog Walk - (Jun 8, 2004) - 4th Annual PAWS IN THE PARK Dog Walk Sunday, June 13, 2004 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. VA Hospital Picnic Grounds, Bedford, MA

• Lick the Workday Blahs - Take Your Dog To Work! - (Jun 7, 2004) - On Friday, June 25, 2004, companies everywhere will be participating in Pet Sitters International's (PSI) 6th Annual Take Your Dog To Work Day®

• Celebrate the 6th Annual “Take Your Dog to Work Day” - (Jun 3, 2004) - Midnight Pass, providers of innovative pet products, urges folks to see how well their dog can perform on the job by celebrating national “Take Your Dog to Work Day” on Friday, June 25, 2004

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