IRVINE, Calif., March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Dog Fancy, America's
leading canine magazine, celebrates 35 years of loving man's best friend with
a search for Dogtown USA -- a national contest for Dog Fancy readers to prove
that their community is the most dog friendly. Dog Fancy editors will dig
high and low, read all entries carefully, research facts and figures, and
finally in November, choose Dogtown USA along with nine runners-up. All
winners will be presented in the November Collector's Issue of Dog Fancy.
Dog Fancy has been writing, researching, traveling and truly enjoying the
last 35 years of existence and what better way to give back to readers than by
celebrating them! Each community selected in the top 10 will receive prizes
from the contest's wonderful sponsors Nestle Purina PetCare, Nutri-Vet
Nutritionals, Wahl Clipper Corp., Deramaxx, Soft Claws, Flexi-Mat Corporation
and VPI Pet Insurance. Dogtown USA call for entries ends May 15, 2005, and
submissions are being accepted by mail and email. Log on to dogfancy.com to
nominate your dog-friendly community.
Being named Dogtown USA is no small feat. The ideal criteria for the
winners includes the presence of dog-friendly activities, restaurants and
businesses, dog parks or other off-leash areas, critical-care facilities,
medical specialists, city-sponsored spay/neuter drives, pro-dog legislation,
low surrender rates, high preventative participation and a good vet-pet ratio.
Dog Fancy will travel to the winning community to present it with the top
honors. This exciting contest is truly a memorable and extraordinary event
that Dog Fancy is proud to bring to readers.
Dog Fancy editor Susan Chaney says, "We're looking forward to seeing which
cities and towns our readers think are best for dogs. We've already received
dozens of nominations for great dog-friendly communities all across the U.S.
But we'd like to hear from dog lovers from coast to coast and border to border
who think they live in the best dog town in America."
Dog Fancy is devoted to the care and enjoyment of all dogs, purebreds and
mixed breeds alike. Dog Fancy's goal is to educate, enlighten and entertain
readers, providing them with accessible information needed to be responsible
dog owners.
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pet-related consumer magazines; Bowtie News, a leader in pet industry,
veterinarian and water garden trade publishing; BowTie Press, publisher of
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leader in thoroughbred racing coverage.
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