We are planning next year's festival. Our 10th annual Pet Rock Fest will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14. If you are interested in being a vendor, singing up your group, learning about sponsorship opportunties or being part of our volunteer team (which will include positions year-round), email Charlene Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Pet Rock Festival in 2007. Proceeds were distributed by the end of December to ALDF, Animal Shelter in Sterling, Commonwealth Cats, The Worcester Animal Rescue League, Humane Society: Youth, NEADS, Foster Parrots and EchoDog. Please visit our message board, let us know what you think, share stories and news throughout the year. Check out this year's Cat Photo Contest Winners chosen by the Pet Barn The French Bulldog Rescue Network and For the Love of Dog each won 500 in the annual Pet Rock Festival Lottery This year's Adoptable Pet Parade (judged by Hill's) winners were Ahimsa Haven and New Beginnings, tying for first place. Each received $500 from Pet Rock Fest Congrats to all the winners in the Dog Contest, as well as WXLO's Cutest Pet Contest. Please do submit your photos and comments to our message board! (special note: winners of the owner-dog look-alike contest and waggiest tail contests - you both dropped your medals on the field. I have them. Email me at
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WHAT IS THE PET ROCK FESTIVAL?Pet Rock Fest - held Sept. 14, 2008, at Quinsigamond Community College - is an annual festival that promotes kindness to animals. Sponsored by: Oldies 103.3, Worcester Magazine and EJ Candies, this expo features hundreds of tables, including breed rescues, shelters, animal welfare organizations and more. This family-friendly day includes an adoptable dog parade, contests, rabie clinic and low-cost microchipping (certificates provided) by VCA, live music, a doggie water park, a cat photo contest, speakers, vendors, shows and food. It's a wonderful day for you and your leashed pet. |
