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The library held a series of weekly programs throughout August to promote the love, care and well-being of the family pet. Dog Days of Summit took place each Saturday at the Summit Branch, 1016 Summit Road, across from Boyd County Middle School.
Week 2's topic was Care and Feeding of Your Furry Friend” presented by Guardian Animal Hospital. Mark Blair, Summit branch supervisor, explained worms that day. Week 3 featured Pet First Aid program with presenters Tanya Meadows and Terri Tomondi, certified Red Cross instructors. The series culminated on Saturday, Sept. 1, with a Pet Pageant and Parade.
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This
multi-generational, and multi-species program, involves many local
businesses and organizations and was funded by a Library Services
and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library
Services and Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.
The
topic of Week 1 was “Choosing Your New Best Friend”
with speakers from Sierra’s Haven, a no-kill animal shelter
in Portsmouth, Ohio.One
of our staff members, Allison Scarberry, adopted a dog that day,
and others adopted a hamster, a fish and another dog.