SomDog Spring Fling

Local nonprofit organization som|dog, will bring its first-ever “Spring Fling” event to Union Square on Sunday, May 19 for an afternoon of fun for canines and their companions.

The event will host activities, unique

vendors, a Frisbee demonstration, Dog Treat Bakeoff contest judged by Polka Dog

Bakery, a fashion show presented by RiverDog, live music featuring Ryan Taylor

Band, American Echoes, and 80’s Reunion, craft beer provided by Smuttynose

Brewing and a Kiddie Corner with crafts, face-painting and much more. Local

trainers will host education sessions for children to learn appropriate ways to

interact with canines and be onsite to consult with your behavior questions.

Patrons are encouraged to bring their dog

in costume for a chance to win prizes throughout the day. Original dog treat

recipes are still being accepted through May 1 to enter the Dog Treat Bakeoff

Contest.

The “Spring Fling” will be held from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m., and is free and open to the public thanks to the City of

Somerville, Crate Escape and

The Precinct. Attendees are

encouraged to bring an in-kind donation for Somerville Animal

Control. Somerville Animal Control is in need of dry dog and cat food, kitty

litter, towels and blankets. Linens can be second-hand, but clean.

Tickets for the Beer Bark Garden can be

purchased in advance; $20 for non-members includes two drink tickets and a

year-long membership to som|dog with discounts to local businesses, $10 for

members, includes two drink tickets. Membership cards must be presented at the

door. To purchase tickets visit, somdogspringfling.eventbrite.com. Tickets are

limited.

Well-mannered and leashed dogs welcome.

For safety, no flexi leads or prong collars please. This is a rain or shine

event.

For more information

about the event, to enter a dog treat recipe or to feature your business with a

tent, email info@somdog.org. To learn more

about som|dog, visit somdog.org or follow us on Facebook and

Twitter. #SpringFling13