INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Individuals may choose to register their dog(s) in as many categories they like. The cost is $20 per dog per category the day of the event. For early registration take $5 off the contest fee. To get a discount you can faxyour entry form to 216-621-6888 by Friday, September 12 at 6 pm. Maps and event schedules will be available at the entry tent. Please come to the staging area (next to the stage) 10 minutes before contest start time.
Download a Registration Form here.
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THE-DOG-GONE-HOME-SHOW SCHEDULE
1:00 • Best Ears
1:10 • Best Tail/Stump/Butt Wag
1:20 • Best Grey Face (senior dog)
1:30 • Best Terrier Mix
*Parade of Adoptables”
1:40 • Best Retriever Mix
1:50 • Best Shepherd Mix
2:00 • Best Mystery Mix
2:10 • Best Monster Mix
2:20 • Voting closes for Best Recov Phys and Behav
*Parade of Adoptables”
2:30 • Best Recovery Physical
2:40 • Best Recovery Behavioral
2:50 • Best Dog-Gone-Dog
3:00 • Contests Ends
MEET THE JUDGES
Joe Cimperman: Ward 13's Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman championed the Tremont dog park at Clark Field, the first public dog park built in the city of Cleveland. He is the proud owner of a beautiful Rosie escued dog from the City of Cleveland Kennel.
Charlotte Heppner: A member of the "Dancing Wheels" professional dance company, which features wheelchair and "stand-up" dancers, Charlotte shares her home with dogs Da-ran-t and Olive Oyl, a rescue Lab mix that recently was certified as a therapy dog.
Sharon Harvey: Executive Director of the Cleveland Animal Protective League and doting Mom to three dogs, Emmett, Arnold and Roo.
Judy Brandon: Information coming soon!
RULES & REGULATIONS
Show contests are open to all rescue dogs, mixed or purebred, who meet the category criteria.
All human contest participants must pre-register and sign a waiver.
Human participants must be 16 years or older and have adult supervision. Minor children attending must be accompanied by an adult.
Contest winners will be selected by impartial judges, with the exception of Best Recovery (Physical) and Best Recovery (Behavioral). Winners of these two contests will be determined by attendee majority vote the day of the show.
Dogs participating in the Best Recovery (Physical) and Best Recovery (Behavioral) must register and submit a summary of the recovery, and pictures if appropriate, two weeks before the show date.
All contest dogs must be spayed or neutered and display no aggression or fear.
Dogs must be present to win.
All dogs attending or participating in the Rescue Rave must be under control at all times with well-fitted collars, head collars or harnesses, on leash or in carrier. Owners are required to follow all city ordinances.
All dogs attending or participating must be in good health and up-to-date on shots.
Any observed or perceived mistreatment of any animal will result in expulsion of the human or humans involved in the mistreatment and reporting of the incident to local authorities.
No alcohol allowed on the grounds.
All participants and attendees are required to have a good time!
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