Nuts for Mutts a New Leash on Life Fundraiser

8^th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show & Pet Fair Set for

Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Pierce College

Mutts Exhibit Dogged Determination as They Compete in the Most Unique Dog Show in the World!

(Los Angeles, Calif…March 9, 2009)  The 8^th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair returns to Shepard Stadium at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, on Sunday, May 17, featuring something for every member of the family.  Highlights include a mixed breed dog show, pet adoptions, a fair with vendors selling everything from healthy dog treats to fashionable pet carriers, great food, live music, a silent auction, kid’s corner and more, all benefiting nonprofit animal rescue organization, New Leash on Life.

Since its inception in 2001, Nuts for Mutts has grown by leaps and bounds to an annual attendance of thousands of dog lovers.  This year, hundreds of canines are expected to strut their stuff before a panel of celebrity judges in such categories as “Fastest Mutt,’ “Most Ear-resistible Ears” and “Best Kisser” leading up to the coveted “Best in Show.”  Actress-comedienne Debra Wilson Skelton (MADtv) returns to emcee the event, with an array of celebrity judges to be announced soon.

Founded in 1997, New Leash On Life has been responsible for spaying and neutering thousands of pets, rescuing and placing over 3,000 dogs, providing free educational seminars at local shelters and schools, setting shelter rescue priorities on “hard to place” animals requiring medical or special care, founding the P.E.T.’s program (Pet Educational Trainers), training and placement of Assistance and Therapy Dogs (Lend A Paw Program) and co-founding Partners for Life which saved hundreds at the East Valley Animal Shelter. 

Nuts for Mutts sponsors include Petco, Petco Foundation, Animal Wellness, Hansen’s Naturals, Dog’s Life Magazine and Wellness Dog Food.  Show hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Tickets are available in advance at www.nutsformutts.org or at the door for $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors 55 and over and free for children age 12 and under.  Dogs are $5.  To register your dog in the competition, visit the Nuts for Mutts website.  Plenty of free parking is available.  For more information, visit www.nutsformutts.org or call (661) 255-0097.

Steamboat Springs — The annual Nuts for Mutts dog show in Woodland Hills, Calif., isn’t quite on the same level as The Westminster Kennel Club.

Luckily for Oak Creek pet Kandu, Nuts for Mutts isn’t trying to be elite. On June 1, the two-legged Routt County mixed breed took home “Best in Show” at a contest that boasts categories such as “Mystery Mutt,” “Most Vocal” and “Fastest Eater.”

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