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HELP DOGS IN TROUBLE
Consider helping the Humane Society Places to Visit
and American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), either
with your time or by raising funds. Both
charities rescue animals that are WESTMINSTER KENNEL DOG SHOW
abandoned or badly treated and find New York, New York
new homes for them. • The second longest running sports event in
the United States (behind the Kentucky Derby)
the show is held each year in February at
Madison Square Garden in New York. The
An ASPCA The assistance dog show features more than 2,500 dogs from
officer comforts provides warmth 162 breeds competing to be chosen “Best in
a scared dog. and affection as well Show.” For the exact dates and more details go
as practical help. to: www.westminsterkennelclub.org

NATIONAL DOG SHOW
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia,
this televised show presents more than 2,500
dogs competing for Breed, Group, and “Best in
Show” honors.
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB MUSEUM
OF THE DOG
West St. Louis County, Missouri
• One of the world’s finest collections of
art devoted to the dog, including
paintings, drawings, sculptures, and decorative
art pieces.
LEEDS CASTLE
Kent, England
HELPFUL DOGS
Well-trained dogs can be a huge help to • The castle exhibits an interesting collection
people who are physically disabled. The of dog collars through the ages.
dogs open and close doors, pick up things
that have been dropped, turn lights on and
off, go for help, and provide constant love
and companionship. Find out more about
charities such as Paws with a Cause or
Dogs for the Deaf to see how you can help.

A dog collar from the collection at
Leeds Castle

USEFUL WEB SITES
• For details about the American Kennel Club and its many activities:
www.akc.org
• For full coverage of the Westminster Dog Show go to
www.westminsterkennelclub.org
• To find a dog trainer in your area see:
animalbehaviorcounselors.org/
• For information about dog breeds:
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/dogbreeds/
• For information about the Humane Society or adopting a pet:
www.hsus.org
• To find out about adopting a pet from the ASPCA or for
advice about caring for your pet:
www.aspca.org
• Paws with a Cause trains assistance dogs for people
with disabilities. Find out more at:
AGILE DOGS www.pawswithacause.org/
By going to dog shows you will find out a lot more about what dogs can
do. Some shows include agility competitions, in which dogs jump fences, • For information about caring for your pet, breeds,
weave through poles, cross see-saws, and go through tunnels, as well as training, and shelters:
jumping onto tables and lying immobile for a few seconds before www.aboutdogsonline.com/
continuing. Owners run around the course directing their dog. The St. Bernard
winner is the fastest dog with the fewest penalties for knocking down
fences or missing parts of the course.

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