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Louisville Metro Animal Services is bringing the dogs to Louisville in April, including the exciting World Championship Disc Dog Qualifier [Family & Parenting]

Louisville Metro Animal Services is bringing the dogs to Louisville in April, in
The month of April is going to the dogs in Louisville as Metro Louisville Animal Services plans many upcoming doggie events, including the amazing World Championship Disc Dog Qualifier.

Metro Louisville Animal Services is bringing in the dogs to Louisville with many doggie events. A number of events are being held in April including the ever exciting World Championship Disc Dog Qualifier, The Average Mutt Competition, and The Happy Tail Hour. These events are for the whole family, including your pets, to come down to the Waterfront Park to enjoy.

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Average Mutt Competition Best Costume Class

Supplies needed for horses, other livestock, and pets that were affected by the March 2 tornadoes [News]

Supplies needed for horses, other livestock, and pets that were affected by the
Southern Indiana Animal Rescue needs supplies for livestock and other animals impacted by the March 2 tornadoes. Volunteer help is always needed to put up fencing for livestock in areas struck by the tornadoes.

The Southern Indiana Animal Rescue has been leading the efforts to rescue pets, horses, and other livestock displaced by the March 2 tornadoes in Southern Indiana. They have also been assisting owners with getting their fencing and shelters back up so as to be able to contain their animals or bring them home from foster homes.

Tornado warnings catch Louisvillians by surprise; dinner gets cold [News]

Damage initially seems to lie through the middle of Jefferson County with Churchill Downs reportedly suffering severe damage to horse barns.

What started out as an average summer day with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms, quickly turned into an atypical summer day with an unusual and seemingly unannounced tornado outbreak with very little lead time.

Initially, a very small thunderstorm turned tornadic, crossing the county from west to east. Several witnesses reported funnel clouds as the storm traveled across the county.

Favorites on foot: Five great urban walks [Fitness & Health]

There is no shortage of charming diversions when walking downtown - the streetscape is a living lecture on the history, architecture and urban development of Louisville.

This article appears in the March 2011 issue of LouisvilleMagazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.

By Nina Walfoort

Walking is the bargain basement of the fitness world. It’s easy, affordable and doesn’t require fancy equipment. “All you need is pair of good shoes, motivation and an interesting place to walk,” says Angela Hollingsworth, who led walking groups for years as a health educator for Metro Louisville.

Favorites on Foot: Five Great urban Walks [Health & Fitness]

Touring the Triangle immerses you in a near-overload of Louisville history — architectural, political and social. You’ll see a mix of housing types, architectural styles and exterior detailing unmatched in Louisville and rare in any city.

This article appears in the January 2011 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.

By Nina Walfoort

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Favorites on foot: Five great urban walks [Fitness & Health]

Walking is the bargain basement of the fitness world. It’s easy, affordable and doesn’t require fancy equipment. “All you need is pair of good shoes, motivation and an interesting place to walk,” says Angela Hollingsworth, who led walking groups for years as a health educator for Metro Louisville.

This article appears in the March 2011 issue of LouisvilleMagazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.

Part one of five in a series . . .

 

The doggies stole the show at the Runway & Rescue event! [Fashion]

Not only did nearly 400 (fabulously dressed) people attend Saturday night's Runway & Rescue, but the animals of Shelby County are closer than ever to being housed in their new state-of-the-art animal sanctuary.•Pictures: Runway & Rescue event! @ The Henry Clay

Pictures: Runway & Rescue event! @ The Henry Clay

Winter Woofs brings Christmas cheer to families [Theater]

The Divas and Dogs Cabaret presented Winter Woofs at Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater on December 18 & 19 to the delight of many families with kids of all ages.

Diane Wasnac and Barbara Polk are divas but they had to share the stage with their co-stars, Bonzer, Bizzo and Cooey during their Christmas themed show Winter Woofs at Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater on December 10 and 11.

Families got together and people of all ages enjoyed the physical comedy of Wasnac, the interactive songs by Polk and really enjoyed the dogs' performances during this Divas and Dogs production.

Winter Woofs brings Divas and Dogs to the Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater [Theater]

Circus talents and canine co-stars equal an awesome show for families on Sunday, December 19.

Photos: Diane Wasnak rehearses with canine co-performer Bisso before Saturday showing of Winter Woofs at The Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater. Diane Wasnak is a physical comedienne, specializing in circus talents, mime, and clowning.  The other dog co-stars are Bonzern and Cooey.  This is a great show for families and runs again on Sunday, December 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for children ages 12-years-old and under and $12 for adults.

 

Dog Days of Summer Dog Parade and Costume Contest [Highlands]

Grab your furriest family member and come out on Saturday August 21st to Swanson Reed Galleries for a dogtastic good time!

Looking for a fun way to get your dog involved in a family-friendly activity? Swanson Reed Galleries has just the event for your entire family, with Fido included!

Swanson Reed, along with our neighboring retailers, is sponsoring "Dog Days of Summer" Dog Parade and Costume Contest Saturday August 21, 2010 from 10am-1pm. For a $5 entry fee, enjoy an afternoon of parading, costuming and dog booths for your four-legged animal. Judging of the event will be done by Laura Shine of WFPK Radio, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting “No Kill Louisville”.

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