Memorial Hospital
 

Come ... Stay ... Play!

The 2nd Annual Ruff n' Ready Pet & Kid Safety Fair

Saturday, May 17
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bear Creek Park
(S. 21st Street and Argus Boulevard)

Admission is free. Donations accepted.

The nursing staff of the Pediatric Unit of Memorial Hospital for Children invites you to join with us for a fun-filled day as we raise money to make our unit more child-friendly and family-centered.

 

A Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsors

Thank you to these sponsors for helping make this event happen:

Ruff N Ready Event Sponsors

 

Prize Drawings

10:30 a.m. Skate City Birthday Party Package (Austin Bluffs)
11:00 a.m. Framed original Painting of Panda Bear (donated by Animal Arts, Ltd.)
11:30 a.m. Picture from Animal Arts (donated by Animal Arts, Ltd.)
12:00 a.m. Party (donated by iTZ Family Food & Fun)
12:30 p.m. Bicycle (donated by Ted's Bicycles)
1:00 p.m. Dog Basket (multiple donators)
1:30 p.m. iPod (donated by Apogee Engineering)
2:00 p.m. Boy's Bicycle (donated by Maria Felder)
2:30 p.m. Girl's Bicycle (donated by Maria Felder)

All pets welcome. Dogs must be on lease, under control, and non-aggressive.

 

Schedule of Events and Locations

10:30 a.m. Freestyle (BowWoxzCanine Performance Ctr/Jen Shaul)
Large Tent Canopy (H)
11:00 a.m. El Paso County Sheriff K-9 Unit
North Field (A)
12:00 p.m. First Aid for Animals (Animal Emergency Care Centers/Jen Shaul)
Large Tent Canopy (G)
12:30 p.m. Bernese Mountain Dog Drafting
South Field (E)
1:00 p.m. Freestyle (BowWoxzCanine Performance Ctr/Jen Shaul)
Large Tent Canopy (H)
1:30 p.m. First Aid for Animals (Animal Emergency Care Centers/Jen Shaul)
Large Tent Canopy (G)
2:00 p.m. Peterson Military K-9 Unit
North Field (A)

 

On-going Activities for Dogs and Owners

Agility Course, Lucky Dog Kennels & Training School South Field (D)
Alpaca Obstacle Course/Petting South Field (D)
Bernese Mountain Dog Drafting, Bernese Mtn Dog Rescue South Field (E)
Bike Safety Rodeo Basketball Court (Area 2)
Canine Massage, Canine Contentment Booth #59
Caricature Artist, Kevin Cordtz (10 a.m. - noon) Pavilion (Area 10)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Animals - Meet & Greet Pavilion (Booth #1)
Erin Mirabella, Olympic Biker and Author Booth #4
Kids Clicker Zone (Kids training dogs) K9 to 5 Booth #64
Memorial Health System Pet Therapy Booth #57
Rally Obedience Course, Pikes Peak Obedience Club North Field (C)
Obedience Training/Agility, Sit Means Sit of Colorado Springs Booth #40
Spin the Prize Wheel Pavilion (Area 10)
Clicker Training, Sunrise Kennels & Dog Training Center Booth #66
Treat Walk Tent, South Field (G)

 

Pet Contests

11:00 a.m. Happiest Tail Wagging, Largest/Smallest
11:30 a.m. Best Trick
12:00 p.m. Snoopy Says
1:30 p.m. Best Dressed
2:00 p.m. Happiest Tail Wagging, Largest/Smallest
2:30 p.m. Best Trick

 

Animal Rescue Organizations

 

Safety Activities – Come learn how to prevent childhood illnesses and injuries

 

Other Special Attractions

Food Vendors

 

Common-Sense Guidelines and Park Rules