It’s time to let man’s best friend take part in man’s favorite pastime!  Becky’s Pet Care is proud to sponsor the Potomac Nationals Bark in the Park day on MAY 20.  Join Becky’s as we cheer on the Nationals as they play the Carolina Mudcats at 1:05 pm.  Of course, don’t forget to bring your dog to enjoy the game and other activities.  For directions please visit the team website at: http://www.milb.com/team1/page.jsp?ymd=20061118&content_id=145268&vkey=team1_t436&fext=.jsp&sid=t436.

Get ready to enjoy extraordinary afternoons of baseball this season with your four-legged friends! Purchase a discounted Washington Nationals ticket for you, your family and your favorite pups and support the Washington Humane Society! 100 percent of every $8 dog ticket purchased for a Pups in the Park game will benefit WHS.

Due to overwhelming popularity, a fourth game date was added this season. Get all four dates as a package!

Human tickets: $22

Dog tickets: $8 (100% of dog ticket sales benefits the Washington Humane Society)

To purchase tickets and for more information visit: http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ticketing/groups_events.jsp?group=pups

The Washington Humane Society’s 25th annual black-tie gala will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Washington Hilton. This event is the only black-tie event for Washington, DC’s movers and shakers where they can bring their canine companions as their dates. The Bark Ball draws many of the area’s most illustrious residents and their four-legged friends, all in honor of the programs and services of the Washington Humane Society. The guest list always includes leading figures from the political, media, entertainment, sports, and business worlds.

There will be a reception followed by an extensive silent and live auction, dinner, program, dancing, and special surprises.

For event details and to purchase tickets visit: http://support.washhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_specialevents_barkball2012

The PetFest & Paws on Parade, sponsored by the Olde Towne Pet Resort.  This annual event is part of the Springfield Days weekend event from May 31-June 3.  For a complete list of activities visit: http://www.springfielddays.com/petfest.html

Come enjoy a day of fun!  There are activities for the whole family to enjoy including free dog training demos, best doggie contest, off-leash dog area, working dog demos, kids activities, and educational booths.  There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle.

For more information visit:

www.nps.gov/prwi

The annual take your dog to work day will be on Friday, June 22, 2012.  Let us know if your office particpates in this day so that we can recognize them!

For more information visit http://www.takeyourdog.com/index.php.

Get ready to enjoy extraordinary afternoons of baseball this season with your four-legged friends! Purchase a discounted Washington Nationals ticket for you, your family and your favorite pups and support the Washington Humane Society! 100 percent of every $8 dog ticket purchased for a Pups in the Park game will benefit WHS.

Due to overwhelming popularity, a fourth game date was added this season. Get all four dates as a package!

Human tickets: $22

Dog tickets: $8 (100% of dog ticket sales benefits the Washington Humane Society)

To purchase tickets and for more information visit: http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ticketing/groups_events.jsp?group=pups

This weekend the farm goes to the dogs! It may be the hottest part of the summer, but the Dog Days at Great Country are all about fun with your family and canine companions! Bring the whole family for a romp in the play area and to u-pick peaches in our orchard at the peak of perfection. We will have an impressive agility course, retriever contests, Doggie Olympics, and a performance that will make you bark! Bring your retriever’s favorite item to enjoy a dip in the pond. Each pup will receive a doggie bag of goodies and shop for fun gifts to bring home! All canine companions are asked to bring their owners on a leash and sport their finest rabies certification tag. Canine drinking water and scooping bags provided.

For more information visit: http://www.greatcountryfarms.com/index.php/annual-events/sunflower-fest.html

It’s time to let man’s best friend take part in man’s favorite pastime! Cheer on the Woodbridge Potomac Nationals as they take on the Frederick Keys.   Of course, don’t forget to bring your dog to enjoy the game and other activities. Proceeds from this event benefit BROOD (Basset Rescue of Old Dominion) For directions please visit the team website at: http://www.milb.com/team1/page.jsp?ymd=20061118&content_id=145268&vkey=team1_t436&fext=.jsp&sid=t436.

For information about BROOD visit: http://www.brood-va.org/index.htm

Wags ‘n Whiskers will be held on August 25, 2012 from 11am to 4pm at the Village at Shirlington. This is a wonderful event that brings a vibrant quality crowd to the Village. Each year this event includes exhibitors, pet contests, pet adoptions, pet portraits, live music, and Village at Shirlington merchant specials and giveaways.  Becky’s Pet Care will be exhibiting at this event so stop by our booth and say hi!