Wolves from Twilight and National Pet Food model to star at Pet Fair

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Apple Valley, CA – August 16, 2012: Apple Valley will "go Hollywood" on September 8 when the wolves featured in the Twilight movies take center stage at this year's Paws N’ Claws Pet Fair. Wolf Mountain Sanctuary will bring several of the animals that were used as models for the computer generated renderings of the wolves featured in the movies.
                This seventh annual event has grown from a quaint activity at a nearby park to a full-blown celebration of all things furry, scaly, finned and feathered.  The festivities will be held at Civic Center Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include the grand opening celebration of the new Dog Park located on the eastern most edge of Civic Center Park. Admission and parking are free.
                "This event provides an environment where animal lovers can safely socialize their animals and interact in a setting with large groups of people and other animals,” said Animal Services Manager Gina Schwin-Whiteside. "Our goal is to raise awareness of programs and services available to pet owners in our area. These programs make it affordable to have your pet spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. All of these opportunities contribute to a healthy animal population and the long term benefit of less animals impounded into our municipal shelter."
                The event will feature retail vendors, demonstrations and snake avoidance training, as well as microchip services for only $20. Apple Valley, Victorville and Adelanto residents can license or re-license their pets on-site or take advantage of a low-cost vaccine clinic. Proof of residency inside Town and city limits is required, and only cash will be accepted as payment.
                In addition to the featured stars from Wolf Mountain Sanctuary, special guests who have received nationwide attention will include Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary from Phelan, that was featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and "Bella" the amazing High Desert K-9 and National Eukanuba Mission Contest Winner. Bella is one of four winners who are featured on that brand's dog food bags across the nation. Additionally, the Hesperia Zoo and Sounds of Silent Spirits will join. The children from PJ's Pals will read to dogs in the children's activity area that will also feature crafts and a bounce house. Contests include a doggie fashion show, a human barking contest and pet races. Each activity costs $1 to enter and all fees go to support the shelter animals.
                Visitors can meet some of the adoptable animals in need of a loving home or win a variety of gifts including an i-Pad sponsored by Animal Medical Center of Hesperia. Tickets are on sale now and winners will be chosen at the event. 
For more information visit www.applevalley.org or to sign up in advance for contests and demonstrations please call Animal Services at (760) 240-7000 X 7555.
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Charlene S. EngeronPublic Relations SpecialistTown of Apple Valley(760) 240-7000 ext. 7072