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Westport Goes To The Dogs

Hundreds of bitches took over Winslow Park today.

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They — and many other male dogs, along with their owners, masters, mistresses and assorted kids — romped across Westport’s 32-acre dog park. The draw was the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce-sponsored, 1st-ever Dog Festival.

Over 50 vendors hawked non-electric dog fences, gourmet pet food and holistic veterinary care. The Animal Control folks offered tips on hot weather.

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Selectmen Jim Marpe, Avi Kaner and Helen Garten, plus state legislators Jonathan Steinberg and Gail Lavielle, judged tail-wagging, best trick and dog-and-owner-lookalike contests.

The very competitive tag-wagging contest.

The very competitive tail-wagging contest.

The sun shined. Animals and their owners made new friends.

It was a great day to be a dog in Westport.

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Doggone It! Festival Postponed

Predictions of weather not fit for man or beast have pushed Westport’s 1st-ever Dog Festival back a week.

The new date is Sunday, June 12. Same time and place: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Winslow Park.

Arf!

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Doggin’ It

Westport’s annual calendar is packed with celebrations.

With the rest of America, we honor service members (Memorial Day, Veterans Day), high school students (Graduation Day) and ourselves (4th of July).

Locally, we single out artists (Westport Arts Awards), Saugatuck (Slice), even barbecue chefs (Blues, Views & BBQ).

On Sunday, June 5 we add one more group: dogs.

Westport’s 1st-ever Dog Festival is set for Winslow Park. All day long, there will be contests (Best Trick, Best Tail Wagger, Dog That Most Resembles Its Owner), demonstrations (rescue dogs, police dogs, guide dogs) and lectures.

Dogs: Start practicing now for the obstacle course!

Dogs: Start practicing now for the obstacle course!

Plus (of course!) a doggie obstacle course, food trucks and more.

Everyone canine-related can come: pets and owners, sure, but also groomers, sitters, veterinarians, vendors (dog food, dog supplies…) and non-profits.

The event is sponsored by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, in association with TAILS, a spay and neutering group. (No word yet on whether they’ll offer fixing services on the spot.) (Or on Spot, ho ho.)

Merchants and sponsors can sign up now. Click here for details; email matthew@westportwestonchamber.com, or call 203-227-9234.

I guess this confirms it: Westport is really going to the dogs.

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