Join the Warren County Humane Society for a fun afternoon with your dog, Sunday Sept. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. for the second annual Paws Along the River Pet Celebration and Open House event at the Humane Society, 212 Elm St. Last year was a big success, with nearly 200 people and their pets attending. Coordinators hope for more this year. This is a beautiful place along the river and the Humane Society organizers are excited to host another year of fun. Door prizes and games prizes will be awarded during the event. Our annual event will be filled with fun, food and games for everyone.

Richard and Janet Ashe and the Tamarack Kennel Club will be on hand to perform an Agility Show after the Blessing around 1:30 p.m., with their very talented dogs. We can't wait for them to wow the crowd showing off the agility skills these dogs have mastered. They have even agreed to show our guests how it is done and have you and your dog "try out" the agility course.

A Cat Photo Contest will show off the feline fancier's photography skills. Start snapping those cameras. The crowd will vote for the top winners in two categories; Silliest and Most Beautiful Pose. Please leave your felines at home. Enter your photo for just $2 per category. Photos 3x5 and 4x6 only accepted. Cinco C's Alpacas will be on hand again from Port Allegany, Pa. Carol Howard has many wonderful handmade items from her beautiful Alpacas to sell. A Blessing of the Animals will be conducted at 1 p.m. This special service is very popular for owners and their dogs.

We are planning a Chinese auction and will accept any donations of new items or a basket of goodies (food, pets, any themed ideas are welcomed). The society will sell embroidered T-shirts and sweats also. . We will have our famous V-8 chili and hot dogs and pie for concessions. Moments in Time Photographer Karen Heltzel will be on hand to display her talented and magnificent pet photography. Donna Anderson will be showing off her handmade jewelry. Vinnie Sheldon will bring the music to keep the day hopping...

The K-9 Costume contest(several categories), Take It or Leave It( will your dog eat it or leave it?), Musical Chairs, Fashion Frenzy(how fast can you dress your dog in clothes?). The doggie games this year will require a registration form and $2 fee to enter. Participant forms can be printed from the website at

www.warrenhumanesociety.org Bobbing for Dogs and Scavenger Hunt are free to the willing participants. Doggie Games will begin at noon and continue throughout the day.

Any interested vendors should call Penny at 726-1961. Vendor registration forms can be printed off the website at www.warrenhumanesociety.org If you can donate a prize or bake a fruit pie for us to sell, contact Penny. If you would like to volunteer call 726-1961.

Parking will be along the end of Elm Street and in the City DPW parking lot. Handicapped and special needs guests will be accommodated with closer parking and transportation from the parking lot to the shelter event.

Please leave aggressive dogs at home and all dogs must be on a leash.

The Humane Society looks forward to seeing our many wonderful "Society" dogs and photos of kitties. Your attendance and support is greatly appreciated and needed.

Diamond Paw Sponsor is Kinzua Veterinary Clinic: Pearl Paw Sponsors: Gaughn's Drug Store, Holiday Inn of Warren, Blair Corporation, Tidioute Oil Company, Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, CTI Physical Therapy, Whirley Industries Inc. Elwood City Forge Company.