Category: Event

Dogs of the Dog Park Calendars are HERE!

Posted on by Michelle Kennedy

FWCDP 2014 Calendar - JulyThe dogs of Best Friends Dog Park are here!  The calendars are $10 each or 2 for $15.  They are loaded with pet friendly holidays and reminders!  We will be at the dog park this weekend:
October 27th:  9:30am – 11:30am
Nov 2nd & 3rd times to come
If you can help staff the table Nov 2 and or 3rd please contact us 920.267.7801 or info@fwcdp.org
Calendars will also be available at the November 9th quarterly meeting that will be at the Neenah Municipal Building at 9am ( the Corner of Shady Land and CB) 
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October is National Service Dog Month

Posted on by Michelle Kennedy

 
Could we please have “likes” for all the service images (4)dogs out there!  They come in different shapes, sizes and breeds.  They do jobs we  humans can not do.  To those who use them the dogs are hero’s.  Stop at the Winnebago Pet Expo on Saturday October 5th, 10am – 5pm to see the K-9 Comfort Dogs,  OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, as well as how your dog can be a service dog ( therapy).
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UW- Oshkosh Student Paper on The Winnebago Pet Expo

Posted on by Michelle Kennedy

All animal lovers of UW Oshkosh should be sure to attend the Winnebago Pet Expo on Oct. 5th,from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event is put on by the Friends of Winnebago County Dog Parks, a nonprofit organization that is “dedicated to the improvement” of Best Friends Dog Park at the Winnebago County Park, Vivienne Steinke, treasurer of Friends of Winnebago County Dog Parks, said.  Click here for the rest of the story in UW- Oshkosh Student paper 
 
 

Fundraiser for Winnebago Pet Expo

Posted on by Michelle Kennedy
Michelle Pierce is running a fundraiser for Winnebago Pet Expo.   You can order Pampered Chef on line using the link below and have the items deliverer to the Winnebago Expo where you can pick them up. OR you can simply have them shipped directly to you. Either way Winnebago Pet Expo gets a portion of the proceeds! What a great way to help raise some money and get something in return!
If you have any questions, you can contact Michelle Pierce at (920) 277-5272.
If you are not directed to the fundraiser please enter “Pet Expo Fundraiser” where it asks which show you are invited to.  http://new.pamperedchef.com/pws/mpierce/host-landing/8840659057819

First Across – Walk, run or bike across Lake Butte des Morts!

Posted on by Michelle Kennedy

Tribal Heritage CrossingBring your friends, family, even your pooch and be among the first to traverse the Tribal Heritage Crossing of the Wiouwash State Recreation Trail—the new trail that crosses Lake Butte des Morts along US 41!
Saturday, October 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: The event will be held on the north end of the Causeway near
the driveway for Ecklund Motorsports, 2794 Marine Dr., Oshkosh.
Parking: Street parking will be available on Marine Drive. Parking fl aggers will
be on hand at the intersection of Lake Butte des Morts Drive and Marine Drive to direct you.
11:00 a.m. Formal dedication and ceremony
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Trail opens – open house
Fun Run/Walk and Dog Walk

  •  Register day of event for this non-competitive 5K.
  •  Receive “First Across” commemorative pin.
  •  Talk to area experts about the new fishing opportunities on the trail.
  •  Visit the interpretive displays along the crossing, includin one for each of Wisconsin’s Indian tribes.
  •  UW-O Homecoming “Tour de Titan” bicycle cruiser ride will lead theway across the Causeway once open — anyone can participate (visit Tour de Titan online)
  •  Friends of Winnebago County Dog Parks will have something special for all dogs who complete the Fun Run/Walk

Walk across Lake Butte Des Morts 11X17 Poster.  Please feel free to print and post!