Oxford’s gone to the dogs!

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Canines of all shapes, sizes and breeds took over downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park Sunday as the Art Capsule Gallery & Frame hosted its first annual ‘Dog Day Afternoon and Next Top Doggie Model Contest.?
A total of 31 pooches entered the contest.
Photos and video of them all are posted at www.facebook.com/artcapsule. Members of the public are invited to vote for their favorite pooch on-line through Sunday, Oct. 2.
The winner will be announced Oct. 3.
The lucky canine will receive a free 12-inch-by-9-inch portrait of him or herself painted by one of two artists ? Linda Hodge or Bernice Hadella. As part of the prize ArtCapsule Gallery & Frame will frame the portrait at no charge. The prize is a $350 value.
Dogs without homes also benefited from the event as it raised $150 for the Oxford-based K-9 Stray Rescue League.
For more information about the group, please visit www.dogsaver.org/k9srl. ? CJC

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A total of 175 people and 70 dogs participated in the K-9 Stray Rescue League’s ‘Wag & Walk? fund-raiser on Saturday morning at Powell Lake Township Park.
‘I’m very excited by the turnout,? said Oxford resident Kelly Barker, who serves on the group’s Board of Directors.
The event generated approximately $3,500 for the rescue group.
In addition to raising money, K-9 Stray Rescue held the event to spotlight the progress of previous adoptions.
‘It’s very nice to see (the dogs) come back looking so good and loved,? Barker said. ‘Most of the participants here are previous adopters.?
The event helped give the rescue group more exposure within the community.
‘A lot of people don’t even know we’re in Oxford,? Barker said. ‘We’re just trying to get our name out there.?
K-9 Stray Rescue is located at 2120 Metamora Rd. in Oxford Township. For more information, please call (248) 628-0435 or visit on-line at www.dogsaver.org/k9srl/
? Editor C.J. Carnacchio

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