Michael and I spent the better part of last week getting ready for the Northwest Pet and Companion Fair. Michael was outside building walls after dark. We spent hours putting together handouts and having them printed the same night. We made lists of things to bring and gathered what we needed. Ben, our nurse Katie's boyfriend was kind enough to help move the heavy walls and help set up the night before at the expo center. Unfortunately the beautiful walls that Michael built fell over in the truck and our furniture managed to punch some unsightly holes in the walls. Sigh. But not to be deterred Michael hung pictures in strategic places and our booth looked like a little piece of the clinic. 

Michael and the hole in the wall

All of our staff participated in the fair by manning the booth, petting dogs and answering quesitons. We offered free consultations and all of us did a few. We had so much fun talking to people about their dogs. Dogs came by dressed up and our favorites were the dogs in hats. We had a bowl of water out which was VERY popular and a basket full of STAM peanut butter and blueberry treats that we handed out like crazy. We were situated in the best spot and got to watch kittens play all day. I'm not sure what could be better. Except maybe moving the whole thing outside to enjoy the beautiful weather we had this weekend.

Dr. Kristin Sulis waiting at the desk	Nurse Katie enjoying the booth

We enjoyed reconnecting with friends we hadn't seen in awhile - vendors, volunteers and attendees. 

	Beagles with hats are the best!

Latest Update: to keep you up to date on what's happening with the fight against puppy mills - Washington State passed thier Anti Puppy Mill Bill this week and it's heading to the governor's desk for signing! Yay for the dogs!

Upside down pug having a great time