Community & Business
6 September, 2024
Pets and friends
CELEBRATING everything about pets will be the focus of a fun community event to be hosted in Arnold Park this Sunday.
The Pet Fair will feature markets, activities, demonstrations and competitions from 8am-2pm.
The event is also an opportunity for the Mareeba Animal Refuge to showcase its rescue mission and promote responsible pet ownership.
There will be obedience and agility demonstrations conducted throughout the day from the Tablelands Dog Obedience Club and Alpha Lykos K9 Training and Behaviour.
The event will also feature animal shows and competitions in which owners can enter their pets into a host of different categories such as “Waggiest Tail”, “Sleepiest Cat” and many more, with great prizes on offer.
A wide range of market stalls will offer pet information, products and accessories, pet photography and more.
There will be plenty of activities for kids including craft, face painting and a jumping castle. Food and drinks will be available onsite.
“The aim of the event is not only to raise much needed funds for us but also to showcase our rescue mission and promote responsible pet ownership,” said refuge staff member Felicity Pollard.
Dogs must be on a lead at all times. Cats and any other animals need to be in carriers or show cages.
