| National
Pet Week 2006 |
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National
Pet Week runs from 29th April to 7th May 2006.
Your Pet - One of the Family will be the theme for
National Pet Week this year. |
| National Pet Week Aims: |
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Promoting responsible pet ownership. |
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Communicating the value of pets for people
and people for pets. |
| 3 |
Raising awareness of the importance of animal
health professionals and related services. |
| 4 |
Increasing public awareness of the role,
value and contribution to society of working companion animals. |
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Thousands
of dedicated individuals volunteer to organise fun events for families
and pet lovers to enjoy throughout National Pet Week.
The range of events is huge and can include dog and cat shows, dogathons,
bazaars, parades, sponsored walks, raffles, dances, veterinary practice
open days and roadshows.
You can check
out what is going on where you live or become a Friend
of National Pet Week, and get a bumper pack of National Pet
Week material.
Whatever you decide to do, by being a part of National Pet Week,
you can make things better for the nation’s pets and you can
help keep National Pet Week running whilst having some fun too!
National Pet
Week patron Philippa Forester says "I
am proud to be the National Pet Week patron. I believe that under
the banner of National Pet Week, much great work is done to promote
the bond between people of all ages and their pets, whilst also
highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership."
To find out more about National Pet Week visit www.nationalpetweek.org.uk |
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