The 2015 Somerville Dog Festival Attempts to Break World Record

Somerville Foundation For Animals Announces the 6th Annual Somerville Dog Festival

Sunday, September 13, 2015 10am - 3pm

Trum Field, Broadway & Cedar St., Somerville MA

The Somerville Foundation for Animals (501(c)3) announces the 6th Annual Somerville Dog Festival. The festival will be held at Trum Field on Broadway. Admission is free but donations accepted. All well-mannered dogs on leash and current on their vaccinations are invited!

The fundraiser to benefit local animal-related charities will feature a variety of exciting dog sports demonstrations and multiple “try it” rings in which the public can try sports and games with their dogs to provide fun opportunities for dogs and their people and also help promote responsible dog ownership in our city. Our goal is to provide opportunities for families to enjoy healthy activities in the city with their dog and raise funds to support animals in need. Beneficiaries will include the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) and National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS), who provide assistance dogs for people in need.

A big part of this year’s festival will be an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most dogs having their teeth brushed. We will be providing free tooth brushing kits and instructions for people who would like to participate. Any adult dog at the festival is eligible and the attempt will begin at 1pm.

Planned exhibitions and “try its” include dog agility, freestyle, working dogs including Somerville Police K9 unit, treibball, urban mushing and Search and Rescue demos.

There will also be the crowd-pleasing best trick contest, silent auction, a free “Come when Called” clinic and training instruction will also be offered. Six food trucks will be on hand to provide a wide variety of lunch options. For more information, go to http://www.somdogfest.org.