First Friday Dog Days of Summer

First Friday - Dog Days Downtown
September 5, 2014 6PM - 9PM

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership’s most popular First Friday, Dog Days Downtown will take place Friday, September 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by SPCA Florida and My Pet’s Animal Hospital, is expected to draw 8,000 to 10,000 people. Attendees are invited to bring their social canines on a leash downtown for water activities, product samples, treats, obedience training demonstrations, and more.
SPCA Florida will offer $10 microchips, a $15 savings, and its mobile Wellness Wagon will provide low cost vaccinations and preventive products. Owners can also help their dogs create “artwork” at SPCA Florida’s Paw Printing station and learn more about the non-profit’s community programs like Safety Net and Ani-Meals, which help keep pets in their homes.
My Pet’s Animal Hospital will provide The Hydration Station, a misting tent with wading pools for the pups, a drying off area, plus water for the two and four-legged attendees. My Pet's Animal Hospital will also offer special treats, giveaways, and a raffle with all proceeds benefiting the My Pet's Animal Hospital Hope Fund.
Event Activities:

• Central Florida Dog and Disc Club Demo
• Live music
• Giveaways
• Vaccine and microchip clinic via the SPCA Florida Wellness Wagon
• An alumni photo at 6:30 p.m. featuring families who adopted their pets from SPCA Florida.
• Central Florida Disc Dogs leap and flip to retrieve Frisbees during demonstrations at 7:15 p.m.
• A pet costume parade at 7:30 p.m. by the water fountain.
• Pet and owner lookalike contest sponsored by Two Hens & a Hound. Visit www.facebook.com/TwoHensAndaHound for more information.

Bok Tower Upcoming events

Dog Day of Summer September 6!

On this special day, Bok Tower Gardens once again becomes completely dog-friendly for a good cause! Leashed and friendly dogs are invited to visit for a $5 admission fee to help support the Humane Society of Polk County, which will receive 50% of the event proceeds. Dog admission includes a doggie gift bag. Regular human admission rates apply, and all activities are included.

Tips on dog health, safety, grooming, and adoption information will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as some special friends who need a good home. “Ask a Vet” and “Ask a Trainer” experts will be on hand to answer questions, doggie boutique items will be for sale, and you can even have your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus in time for those holiday greeting cards! Water bowls will be located throughout the Gardens.

New this year, we are pleased to welcome Deputy Scott Billo and his partner, Duke, from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office who will be giving a K-9 demonstration at 10 a.m. Then the ever-popular dog contests begin at 10:45 a.m., with prizes being awarded for the top three dogs in the categories of "Cutest," "Most Talented," and "Best Kisser."

Dog Day of Summer is fun for the whole family!

http://boktowergardens.org/calendar/dog-day-of-summer

First Friday Nature Walk
Friday, September 5

Join our staff to learn about the seasonal blooms in the Gardens, new conservation projects, migrating and nesting birds and animals, and natural Florida habitats. Walk begins at 8 a.m. Included in admission

http://boktowergardens.org/calendar/first-friday-nature-walk 

National
Grandparents' Day
Sunday, September 7

Free admission for all grandparents who visit the Gardens with their grandchildren! The first Sunday after Labor Day, Grandparents' Day was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. The official flower for the day is the "forget-me-not." 

Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer

Friday, September 7, 2012

6-9 pm

First Friday

Downtown Lakeland

• Pet portraits
• Pet Parade
• K-9 Demonstrations
• Rescue Groups
• Kennel Clubs
• Prize Drawings
• Give Aways
• Product Samples