October 2009

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is calling all volunteers and friends to lend a helping hand with the Animal Well Fair, scheduled to be held at the Society’s River Road farm on Sunday, October 11th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The public is invited, without admission expense, to attend the Animal Well Fair and help celebrate the importance of animals in our lives.  Animal welfare agencies and professionals will gather in the big barn at the River Road Farm facility to welcome the public, distribute information, provide demonstrations, and collaborate on ways to protect and provide for the animals who enrich our world.

Officials from Maine’s Animal Welfare Program of the Maine Department of Agriculture will be on hand to talk about their role in keeping Maine animals safe from abuse and neglect.  They will provide updates about proposed legislation for the upcoming legislative session and solicit information from the public to improve the lives of Maine animals. The Windham Police Department’s Canine Unit, always a crowd pleaser, will provide visitors to the farm with some remarkable demonstrations of canine officers at work. Representatives of local shelters and rescue organizations will welcome your interest in their work, as well.

In addition to discussions about improving the lives of Maine’s animals through collaboration and communication, there will be food for purchase under the big top, merchandise on sale, and prizes drawn for MSSPA fabulous raffle items.  This year, the Society will again offer free family-friendly fun activities for the smallest of animal lovers.  Pumpkin painting, face painting and child-centered activities help to make the Animal Well Fair fun for all.

For more information, or if you would like to volunteer at the Animal Well Fair, please contact Meris Bickford by calling 207-892-3040 or email: MerisBickfordMSSPA@roadrunner.com 

© Photo credited to Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals