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Contact:
Laura Fulda
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Humane Society Silicon Valley
(408) 262-2133 ext. 159
Laura.fulda@hssv.org

   

Humane Society Silicon Valley Holds Summer Music & Wine Festival at Animal Community Center in Milpitas

MILPITAS, Calif., July 12, 2010 – – Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) will hold its second annual Summer Music & Wine Festival Sunday, August 1 from 1:00-6:00 pm at its Animal Community Center, 901 Ames Ave., in Milpitas. The event, sponsored by the PETCO Foundation and PETCO, is free to the public and will feature live music from one of the Bay Area’s favorite rock bands, The Joe Sharino Band. For $20, adults can become a “HSSV Patron for the Day” and enjoy wine and beer tasting, delicious finger foods and special HSSV discounts.

The festival will also feature dog agility and flyball demonstrations and a special appearance by Abbie, an HSSV alumni and professional surfing dog, who was seen in the movie “Marmaduke”.  There will also be a raffle where the public can enter to win various prizes, special giveaways and discount coupons for pet-related products. HSSV will provide information about its dog park, training classes, doggie daycare, boarding & grooming services. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office will be on hand with information about the dangers of leaving pets unattended in cars, and how the public can help prevent animal cruelty.

For those looking to adopt a pet, HSSV’s adoption galleria will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and feature adorable dogs, cats and rabbits available for adoption. All adoptable animals have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and medically evaluated and temperament tested. HSSV’s Whole Pets Store will also be open for business and the Education Center will offer free arts & crafts for kids. 

“Bring the kids and even your family dog to our Animal Community Center for a relaxing afternoon of live music and fun,” said HSSV President Christine Benninger. “Whether you’re looking to adopt a pet, learn more about our programs and services, or do a little wine and beer tasting, we’re sure you’ll have fun at our Animal Community Center.”

The Days Events:

1:00 – 3:00 PM: Abbie, the surfing dog, signing “pawgraphs” from her movie debut in “Marmaduke” (sponsored by Heavenly Greens – HSSV’s artificial turf provider)
1:30 – 2:00 PM: Dog agility/flyball demonstrations by Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Cecilia (Saleme) Sternzon
2:00 – 4:00 PM: The Joe Sharino Band
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Dog agility/flyball demonstrations by Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Cecilia (Saleme) Sternzon

HSSV’s Summer Music & Wine Festival is presented by the PETCO Foundation and PETCO. Abbie the surf dog’s appearance is sponsored by Heavenly Greens and the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose. Wine and beer tasting is provided by the following: Big Dog Vineyards, Canine Wines, Jason-Stephens Winery, Joseph George Fine Wines, Mutt Lynch Winery, Tied House Brewery, and Varner Wines.

About Humane Society Silicon Valley
Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is an independent, non-profit agency offering quality adoptions, medical care, pet care services and education programs to enhance the human-animal bond.  Established in 1929, HSSV has served Silicon Valley for 81 years and has adopted more than 500,000 animals into permanent, loving homes.  HSSV is an “open door” shelter and accepts animals 24-hours a day, seven days a week.  HSSV’s new environmentally-friendly Animal Community Center opened in April 2009 and offers adoptions and foster care, a Medical Center specializing in spay/neuter surgery, Dog Training, Daycare, Boarding and Grooming services, an Education Center with programs for children and teens, a Pet Store, Lost & Found Services, and a Dog Park. More information about HSSV can be found at www.hssv.org or call 408.262.2133.

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