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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Pet Fair Returns With a Bigger Paw Print

Interest has grown from last year's first appearance say organizers, and will include more vendors to provide information on safety, nutrition and health of your favorite furry friend.

Walgreen's at the corner of Racine Avenue and Janesville Road will again sponsor a Pet Fair on Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year's event was such a success and drew such interest from other vendors that organizer Chris March, a manager at Walgreen's, said this year's event promises to be even bigger. "We started by offering pet photos, and felt we should have something for people to do while they were waiting, so we invited HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society) to come out as well as other pet related businesses, and it was really well-received," March said. "This year, we have so many others joining in and we are expecting it to be much more expanded." Proceeds from the sale of photos and other fundraisers during the …

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Muskego Pet Fair to Benefit HAWS

What started as a photo shoot opportunity for pets has grown into a fair, and organizer says 'the more, the merrier'

Signs have gone up for a Pet Photo Shoot at the Walgreens on Racine Avenue and Janesville Road, but it's just part of the events that will be offered on Saturday, September 17 from 11am -3pm. Chris March, organizer and Head Photo Specialist at Walgreen's wanted to hold a charitable fundraiser, and thought the offer for a free photo with a donation to the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha (HAWS) would be a great cause. HAWS will now also be on site with a mobile adoption trailer, and other Muskego businesses have also committed to helping out.  While the photo shoot has become a pet fair, March said she is inviting any other businesses that want to be a part of the event to contact her. "Really, the more the merrier," she said. "We …

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