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The Happy Wag blog is a resource for pet parents in the Roanoke Valley, a local community forum of news and information about pets. Newsroom manager Nona Nelson's family includes four pets: retired racing greyhounds Dexter and Coral and former stray cats Thai and India. Read more about Nona and this blog
Comments
- Sandy: My cats are so helpful around the house, especially Abby. This morning, I heard a crackling noise and found...
- Other John: I’m just glad my 3 kittens all got big enough that they couldn’t fit in my lap anymore. It...
- Pam Hubbard: Hey, thanks for the post Nona! BTW, he had that same look when the vet suggested he drop 5 lbs - ha!...
- donna: cats are so much better than dogs! my cats know when im sad and come over to comfort me. they are not messy,...
- Dean: Political elections are the best way to understand the benefit of cats over dogs. Think about it, cats are...
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- Iowa kitty contracts swine flu
- Here’s one for you, feline fans
- I said no puparazzi!
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Get out!
Sunday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Bark in the Park
Dog wash held to benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA in conjunction with a Salem Red Sox/Kinston Indians game. Cost includes a ticket for you and a ticket and bath for your pooch. $20 for dogs under 20 pounds, $30 for 21 and over, $8 for each additional person; dog washes for season ticket holders are $10 for pocket pooches and $20 for big sweeties. Game starts at 6:05 p.m.
Tickets on sale July 27.
Lewis Gale Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, Salem.
Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Bark for Life
Fundraiser for Roanoke Valley Relay for Life, part of the American Cancer Society. A one-mile walk led by human and canine cancer survivors, followed by a variety of contests and games. Dog baths and massages will also be available. Roanoke City Police K9 unit will perform a demonstration. A Wall of Hope will be built of purchased paper bones in remembrance of loved ones, human and pets.
Call 774-2716 or go to www.barkforlife.org to register.
Six Wags Dog Park, Apperson Drive, Salem.
Saturday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Harvest-Fest concert
Blue Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Rock presents the band Exit 162. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to accompany adults. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Ruritans. Admission is $5 for adults. Food and beverage available for purchase.
For more information and directions, go to www.blueridgevineyard.com, call 798-7642 or e-mail blueridgevines@ntelos.net






