Lazy Dog Coffeehouse Events - Pet Parade and Spirit Competition

Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
Special Event

Minersville Spirit Day 2009
"America, the Greatest Country in the World"

Lazy Dog Pet Parade Banner Ad

Dress Up! Be Creative! Have Fun! Compete For Prizes!

REGISTRATION:
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 BETWEEN 9AM AND 11AM AT 236 NORTH STREET (ACROSS FROM THE HIGH RISE BLDG), MINERSVILLE. (1) COMPLETE THIS FORM AND DROP IT OFF AT THE LAZY DOG BEFORE SEPT 13TH, (2) BRING IT WITH YOU TO SPIRIT DAY ON THE 13TH, OR (3) FILL ONE OUT AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE SUNDAY MORNING.
FEES WILL BE COLLECTED AND YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER WILL BE ASSIGNED AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE SUNDAY MORNING.

THE RULES:
1. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, or, if under 18, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2. Animals must be spayed or neutered, leashed, licensed and have complete, up-to-date vaccinations and rabies shots. Any animal appearing unhealthy will be barred from the Parade and Competition. Female pets in heat will not be permitted.
3. Pets must be kept under control at all times - unruly participants will be asked to leave.
4. Animals not trained to walk on a leash must be properly confined to a carrier.
5. Participants must practice responsible pet ownership – please come prepared to clean up after your pet.
6. No motorized vehicles (except those assisting disabled persons), bicycles, skateboards or skates will be allowed.
7. Water will be available at Schuylkill Dental Medicine, community-bowl style. If you require a separate drinking container for your pet, please bring one.

FEES:
$7 per animal: provides entry in the parade and/or the competition.

THE PARADE:
Parade formation will be at 11:30 at the intersection of 4th and North Streets. The parade will begin approximately at noon. The parade route will be from 4th and North Sts. to S. Delaware Ave., then to Lewis St., and into the Schuylkill Dental Medicine parking lot.

THE COMPETITION:
1. Competition judging will begin immediately upon the conclusion of the parade. It is not a requirement that you participate in the parade to be judged, but it is required that you register between 9AM and 11AM and have a registration number to enter the parade and/or the competition.
2. You must be in line and prepared for judging at the appropriate time or your pet WILL NOT BE JUDGED. There are absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
3. Judges will be selected by the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, in its sole discretion. All decisions made by the judges will be final.
4. Immediately after the competition and tallying, the 2 competitors receiving the highest scores in each of the 3 judged categories will be announced at Schuylkill Dental Medicine; however, the official announcement of the first and second place winners and the awarding of prizes will take place at the High Rise Platform at approximately 3:30pm. Winners must be present at 3:30 to accept their prize. If a winner is not present, his/her prize will be forfeited and the prize will be donated to the Hillside SPCA.

THE PRIZES:
Various prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category. Prizes will be chosen by the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, and may be substituted or changed at any time. Prizes are not transferable or assignable. Limit one prize per participant. There will be 1 winner and 1 runner-up in each category. Prizes will be awarded for:

     •   Best In Show (All ‘Round). Awarded to the Owner and Pet who best personify the theme of Spirit Day 2009: A Salute to America: The Greatest Country in the World through their costumes, creativity, enthusiasm and showmanship.
     •   Best Look-Alikes. Awarded to the Owner and Pet who look most like one another in physique, facial features, expressions, walk, costume and behavior.
     •   Best Crowd Pleasers. Awarded to the Owner and Pet who perform the most impressive, entertaining, funniest or unexpected behavior or trick while parading in from of the panel of judges.

Prizes Donated by:

Sasha's Canine Bakery and More offers a full line of dog supplies along with homemade treats with no preservatives or salt. They have treats for diabetic dogs and dogs with allergies. They offer a full line of dog and cat food which is holistic, all-natural and grain-free, keeping all dogs and cats healthier. Sasha's also has a grooming salon to keep your dogs looking their best. Sasha's is owned by a local couple, Todd and Pattie Lanz, who started the business when they acquired Sasha, their Bicon Frise.

THE RULES // ENTRY FORM

Click here to download the rules and entry form.

Proceeds benefit Minersville Spirit Day and Hillside S.P.C.A.

About Spirit Day
Spirit Day was born in 1995 by the Minersville Business and Professional Association following the 7-year absence of Super Sunday, which took place from 1978 to 1988.
Spirit Day is now in its 14th year, with over 120 vendors participating. The purpose of Spirit Day is to help all organizations - fire companies, civic clubs, churches, schools - raise funds they so badly need in order to achieve their mission and have a lot of fun along the way. Anyone can be a vendor during Spirit Day by renting a 12-foot space.
Spirit Day is always held on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it is September 13th. All varieties of ethnic foods, crafts, baked goods, games, rides and flea markets will be enjoyed. Entertainment, including our own Minersville Area High School Band, will perform throughout the day. It is sure to be a fun day for all ages.