10th Annual Weenie Dog Races and Paws on Poyntz!

[Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Gina Scroggs]

10th Annual Downtown Manhattan Weenie Dog Races & Paws on Poyntz 2011

Sponsored by PetCo

Saturday, June 4th 10am – 2 pm

Paws on Poyntz:

Featuring Downtown Manhattan’s 10th Annual Weenie Dog Races, where
Dachshunds get to strut their stuff!

This unique event draws participants from all over Kansas and is a
great time for everyone to come downtown with their dog, socialize
with other dogs and dog owners and watch the races, demonstrations and
all-breed dog contests as well as shop for unique pet goods. Tons of
vendors, tons of demonstrations, tons of freebies and of course, tons
of doggie love!

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY and of course your 4 legged members!

Made possible by our many vendors, sponsors & volunteers including:

PetCo – The Scoop, Manhattan – Capstone 3D – Copy Kats
Kansas State Bank – The Cary Company
J&C Imaging – Kinzie Jo Zimmerman – Wanda Snyder – GTM Sportswear –
Vista Drive-In
CrossFit 785 – Manhattan Town Center – Pampered Pet
Manhattan Running Company – All Stitched Up

And benefiting:
T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter &
Pottawatomie Caring Hearts Humane Society
Schedule of Events:

9:30-10:45 Race registration on the patio at AJ’s Pizzeria ($5 per
dog)

10:00 Training demo on the plaza at 3rd & Poyntz

10:30 MuttSchool & Orange Sky Yoga: demo of Doga on the
plaza

10:50 Mutt Strut: weenie dog parade at the race track on
3rd Street

11:00 Pre-race warm-ups on 3rd Street

11:30 Weenie Dog Races on 3rd Street: prizes by PetCo

12:30 MuttSchool’s dog training demonstration

1:00 K-9 Search & Rescue of Kansas: demonstration

1:30 All-Breed Contests: prizes by PetCo & judged by
Wanda Snyder & Willie the Wildcat

Best Dressed
Biggest Dog
Smallest Dog
Best Trick
Dog Most in Need of Grooming
All day:

PetCo:

Samples, give-aways and free nail trims
Take your kids’ photos with Red Ruff
Puppy Playtime: a safe place to park your pooch when you need a break

AJ’s Pizzeria on the patio:

Pizza & Paws: take a break with your dog on the shady patio:
There will be cool water for your dog, you can order pizza & a cool
drink
- and your dog gets a pizza dough “bone” with your order.

Nebraska Dachshund Rescue

Adoptable dogs & information about their program

MuttSchool & MuttShots:

Dog training & unique dog photography

Manhattan Aquarium:

Information about dog food, cat food, and aquarium supplies

Pottawatomie County Caring Hearts Humane Society:

Adoptable dogs, baked goods for humans and dogs available for
donation.
Also pet-related items such as t-shirts and car magnets.

Konza Kids & Mina’s Tail

Leashes, coats & biscuits for sale

Riley County Humane Society

Adoptable dogs, balloon animals, face painting & t-shirts for sale,
dog treats, donation jar

Perfect Paws

Face-painting for kids

K-9 Search & Rescue of Kansas

Trained search & rescue dogs, information about their mission

T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter

Adoptable dogs & information table

Nutro Dog Food

Free samples and information

Four Paws Rescue of Kansas

Adoptable dogs and information about their rescue operation

Vista Drive-In

Frozen lemonade stand

Gaia SalonSpa

Puppylocks – Feather hair extensions for dogs and humans for sale.

Natural Balance Dog Food

Free samples and information

Radina’s Coffeehouse & Roastery

Coffeebar & pastries for sale

Geary County Humane Society

Adoptable dogs and information about their operation.

Bone-A-Fide Dog Training

Professional trainer & Canine Good Citizen Evaluator with the American
Kennel Club

Wildcat Pet Resort

So much more than just a kennel – information about their operation