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Press Release
A Quiet Day at the Park
~Florida Deaf Dogs Picnic~
Fall, 2000
Bradenton, FL
September 11, 2000 - For Immediate Release
Who: Members of the deafdogs@egroups.com Internet mailing list would, once again, like to invite all dog lovers to come out with their dogs to share an afternoon of fun and socialization with them and theirs. This time they would like to extend a special invitation to all area breeders, trainers, and rescuers to stop by and face all the myths about deaf dogs firsthand.
What: A picnic for the humans - playtime for the canines with plenty of fun for everyone. This even is organized periodically to give the owners of Florida's deaf dogs a chance to meet face to face and compare tips for successfully sharing their lives with what many consider to be un-trainable accidents waiting to happen.
When: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday, October 22, 2000
Where: Happy Tails Canine Park (off-leash area for dogs) at G.T. Bray Park off of 51st Street West in Bradenton, Florida.
Why: This is the fourth gathering of Florida deaf dog owners whose primary reason for getting together is to simply have fun. The opportunity to educate the public, however, is just irresistible to these people who don't consider themselves or their accomplishments anything out of the ordinary.
Myra Edwards, organizer of this fall's event, is expecting attendees from as many as seven states outside of Florida and hopes this can be a prelude to a national deaf dog gathering in the near future.
Breeds being represented at the gathering will include Australian Shephards, Border Collies, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Catahoula Leopard Dogs and of course, the most commonly deaf breed - Dalmatians.
Edwards thinks the timing of this gathering is especially important with the advent of Disney's release of "102 Dalmatians" in November. "With the holiday release of the movie, there will be a huge demand for Dalmatian puppies and a lot of breeders won't be able to resist the windfall profits Disney makes available to them" says Edwards. "We only hope to let everyone know that there is an alternative to the DCA's (Dalmatian Club of America) policy of euthanizing deaf dogs. They can still be wonderful pets and we offer ours as evidence to anyone willing to open their eyes."
For Additional Information: Contact Myra Edwards at (941) 753-6053, e-mail me2me2@mindspring.com
or visit the event website at
http://www.geocities.com/me234203/FloridaPicnic4.html