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Community Crisis Center Fund Raiser
for Craig, Ottawa, and Delaware Counties
Tuesday evening, November 17th, at Buffalo Run Casino in Miami OK, a fund raiser was held for the Community
Crisis Center of Craig, Ottawa, and Delaware Counties.
Joan Keith, from Anderson, MO, donated a Chocolate Lab puppy on behalf of the NEOKPP that sold for $500.00
to John Froman, the Chief of the Peoria Tribe. Dr. Danny Langford from Vinita donated a free years veterinarian services
for the puppy.
The NEOKPP would like to send a big THANK YOU to both of these supporters of the Oklahoma Pet Professionals!
The event was attended by Gary Phillips and Ray Vanover.
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Dates should read February 6th and 7th, 2010. We will make sure the dates are corrected for next article.
Thanks!
Dog show set for Miami
November 14, 2009 10:17 pm
— By Krista Duhon
news@joplinglobe.com
MIAMI,
Okla. — The pitter-patter of pampered paws will echo through the Miami Civic Center this winter.
The Northeast Oklahoma
Pet Professionals’ 5th Annual Pet Expo is coming to Miami Feb. 5 and 6.
“We are very excited about this event,”
said Ray Vanover, a member of the club and an organizer of the show. “We are hoping that this is the beginning of a
long tradition in Miami.”
It is an American Canine Association-sanctioned event, and Vanover said the opportunity
to earn points toward a breed champion status will bring participants from a large region.
“We want to educate people
about breeds and breeders, and we want to provide an event that dog lovers of all walks of life can enjoy,” he said.
The event is open to the public.
Oklahoma Pet Professionals was organized a decade ago by pet breeders interested
in improving the image of the profession and keeping quality pets on the market.
“Responsible breeders are getting
a black eye because of the actions of puppy-mill breeders,” Vanover said. “We work really hard to promote education
and promote family. This event will do exactly that.”
During the two-day event, two levels of competition will unfold,
Vanover said.
“Owners with ACA-registered dogs can compete in the conformation event,” Vanover said. “It
is a showmanship event that allows breeders to gain ACA points.”
An ACA-registered dog that accumulates 25 points
is considered a “champion” bloodline, according to Vanover.
“Breeders are all looking to get those points,”
Vanover said. “They are valuable.”
There also will be showmanship and agility competitions open to registered
and nonregistered dogs.
“If you think you have an exceptional pet, come join us,” Vanover said. “All
that we ask is that you bring health certification from the family veterinarian and proof that the dog has had its rabies
shot.”
Learn more
The Northeast Oklahoma Pet Professionals’ 5th Annual Pet Expo coming Feb. 5 and 6
is free to the public, but donations will be sought at the door and any money earned will go toward the club’s scholarship
fund.
For information about vendor spots or to obtain details as they become available, go to neokpp.tripod.com.
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