Event:	Pet Palooza Share
Location:	Assembly Row 100 Foley Street, Somerville, MA 02145
Date:	Aug 3rd 2014, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Barbara S
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

Pet Palooza features two full days of pets and play at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA. Only an 8 minute drive from Boston, the festival features DockDogs along with dog training exhibitions, children’s activities, local food trucks and local non-profit animal organizations and rescue groups

DockDogs is the world’s premiere canine aquatics competition and will be right here at Assembly Row for two full days of four-legged entertainment. These pups jump and fly into a 30,000-gallon pool, like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

What we'll be doing:

The following is a list of potential volunteer duties. There may be other volunteer duties assigned on the day of the event:

What you should know

This will be an outdoor event, so please dress appropriately. Also, this is a dog friendly event.

Where to Meet:

Volunteers should meet at Assembly Row at 8am (exact location to be determined closer to the event).

som|dog:

Som|dog is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting all aspects of responsible dog ownership throughout the city of Somerville and beyond. From education to training, civic respect and safety, som|dog works to partner with the city as well as like-minded canine organizations and businesses to create a strong community of dog owners. Som|dogs goal is to serve as a resource for the community, be a liaison for the city and ensure off-leash recreation and open space for all. Since the organizations inception in 2004, som|dog was instrumental in bringing three dog parks to the city and advocating for off-leash recreation at surrounding DCR trails. The group also initiated Somervilles No Pile Left Behind Act promoting civic responsibility and garnered supportive membership base. Som|dog was built as a grassroots effort to create positive change for Somervilles residents and canine companions.