"Happiness is a Warm Puppy Dog" Day Coming to Ellington

There is no need to wait until the dog days of summer to experience everything canine at "Happiness is a Warm Puppy Dog" day at , on Saturday.  

Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome at the most popular theme day of the season. Cats in carriers are welcome too.

There will be many things going on, including the Connecticut State Police K9 Unit giving a police dog demonstration at 10 a.m. will offer rabies shots for $20 and microchip insertion for $25. The money will benefit , which provides food and care for animals at the Ellington animal shelter.  

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will provide ear cleaning and nail clipping and your dog will be able to pose for a beautiful dog portrait by .

Your pooch can also try out a handmade dog couch or sample some gluten-free doggie treats.

Meriden Humane Society, For the Love of Labs, and the Sadie Mae Foundation dog rescue groups will be on hand to provide information about their services, and they might even bring some adorable dogs eligible for adoption.

The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation will be on hand as well at this everything canine event.