Dogs and Best Friends Gather to Celebrate 'Dog Day' at 'Bark at the Capitol(TM)' Festival to Take Place at Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA, Wednesday, June 25, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CALLING all dogs and their best friends! Join us on Wednesday, June 25 as we celebrate "Bark at the Capitol(TM)," an event dedicated to celebrating "Dog Day" and to the special relationship shared between humans and their best friends... dogs. Located in the lush surroundings of Capitol Park, right across from the steps of the California State Capitol Building, "Bark at the Capitol" is a family-oriented festival that features educational programs, demonstrations, contests, celebrities, and dog-related vendors and services. Anything and EVERYTHING related to the doggie lifestyle!

Most importantly we'll be presenting the "Friends for Life(C)" award (See press release: "Friends for Life" Award Recognizes Hero Dogs and Differences Made Through Bravery, Support and Companionship") honoring valiant and humanitarian acts performed by dogs.

What: "Bark at the Capitol(TM)"
Date: June 25, 2008, Wednesday
Location: Capitol Park, Sacramento, CA
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, $5.00 suggested donation
Website: http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/

The day's activities include:

Welcome, Dog Day Declaration, Meet the Breeds and Mutts Parade - 11:30 a.m.

Friends for Life Award Presentation - 12:00 p.m.
Flyball and Agility Demonstration - 12:30 p.m.
Therapy/Rescue Dog Demonstration - 1:00 p.m.

Ongoing activities:
Agility Demonstration
Dancing Dogs
Dog Product and Service Vendors
Dog Rescue Organizations
Flyball Canine Relay
Police Dogs/Military Dogs
Rally Obedience
Sheep Herding
Therapy Dogs

Don't miss a special guest appearance by Uno, this year's winner of The Westminster Kennel Club dog show and the first beagle to ever win best in show at Westminster (http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/).

About Bark at the Capitol

Bark at the Capitol (http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/) is an event hosted by the Concerned Dog Owners of California (CDOC), a non-profit association dedicated to the protection and promotion of dogs. It's a day to rejoice in the bonds we share with our dogs; recognize the contributions that they have made to our lives; and a time to meet other owners who share our love for our four-legged family members. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the CDOC (
Bark At The Capital (and Bark at the Capital) are trademarks of Aawas Communications. Use of any trademark property, without expression permission from Aawas Communications, is strictly prohibited. The name and award "Friends for Life(C)" is owned by The Kennel Club and is used by Aawas Communications under its license.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:
http://www.cdoca.org
http://www.vetdogs.org
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/

Source: Concerned Dog Owners of America

CONTACT: Karla Rodriguez, Aawas Communications, +1-408-806-6582,
karla@barkatthecapitol.org

Web Site: http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/

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