Santa Scheduled to Visit his Four-Legged Friends

Bella Caggiano
Receive a picture with Santa and support state K-9s
Issue Date: 
December, 2017
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The Dirty Dawg Wash is holding their 8th Annual Santa Pet/Family Photo day on Sunday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1 Wilson St. (corner of Rte. 1A). For a $10 donation, receive a 4 x 6 holiday memento and also digital copies for future use. Dog nail trimming will also be available for $10.
All proceeds from the pet photos will benefit Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, a non-profit organization that supports Massachusetts Police Dogs. K9 Brady from the Mendon Police Department sends out a special thank you to local residents who participated in last year's fundraiser. From those generous donations, he is now sporting is bulletproof vest as he helps to protect the general public!
For visitors looking to learn more about the organization, volunteers from Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog will be available at the Santa Pet Photo event to share their mission and answer questions.
Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, which recently expanded its mission to support Massachusetts police dogs. Donations help to provide bulletproof K-9 vests (their primary goal), equipment, training and future dog "officers
During this year's annual fundraiser, the Dirty Dawg Wash is also welcoming families and their beloved pets to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Visit on Dec. 10, and enjoy complimentary cake, balloons, and of course, dog treats!
For those not able to attend but want to contribute to Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, donations may be sent to Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, Inc, P.O .Box 48, Walpole MA 02081. For more information, call 508-668-7149 or visit www.mavestadog.org.