DACULA, Ga., May 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ValueCare Pet Wellness at Apalachee Ridge, will be participating in Woofstock, the STAR 94 FM pet party in the Suwanee Town Center Park, on Saturday, May 12th. The annual event features over 20 non-profit animal rescue groups, pet vendors, pet adoptions, dog contests, and family fun activities. The ValueCare Pet Wellness staff will be on hand to provide at-home care tips and answer questions about wellness care for cats and dogs, including dental care, vaccinations and annual exams. Admission to Woofstock is free and all dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and pocket pets are welcome. Animals must be on a leash or in a cage. Woofstock runs from 12:00pm to 7:00pm.
The vet care team at ValueCare Pet Wellness Clinic announced that the companion animal care group will be participating in Woofstock. Organized by STAR 94 FM, Woofstock is a family-friendly celebration of pets that will be held at Suwanee Town Center Park on Saturday May 12th from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. The companion animal care team frequently participates in community events to raise awareness about the importance of routine vaccinations, annual wellness exams, and annual dental cleanings.
"We are excited to be joining this year's Woofstock festivities," said veterinarian Dr. Brad Miller. "Woofstock is a wonderful opportunity to bring together families, pets and animal care professionals to celebrate pets and raise awareness about the importance of routine wellness care."
"A veterinarian will be on-hand at our booth to discuss the importance of preventive care, including vaccinations, and answer any questions that pet owners may have," said veterinarian Dr. Michael Wanchick. "Many owners do not realize just how important regular exams and annual vaccinations really are to protecting a pet's long-term health. We look forward to meeting pet owners and their pets, and enjoy the family-friendly fun!"
Over 20 different animal groups and non-profit rescue groups are scheduled to be at Woofstock. Festival visitors can enjoy live music, a variety of food vendors, and an adults-only beer garden.
Woofstock entertainment includes the Ultimate Air Dogs Show, a Frisbee dog exhibition, and a Frisbee dog workshop. Pet owners may also bring their dogs to participate in Woofstock's three pet contests: the smallest dog contest, the biggest dog contest, and the pet/owner look-a-like contest. The contests will be held throughout the day, starting at 12:30pm.
ValueCare at Apalachee Ridge is part of Georgia Veterinary Associates, Inc., a group of four Georgia companion animal hospitals: Russell Ridge, Hamilton Ridge, Apalachee Ridge and the Cat Clinic of North Georgia. All four hospitals have received AAHA accreditation. In order to receive AAHA accreditation, each hospital must meet over 900 strict standards for treatment protocols, pain management, continuing education, and patient relations. Pet owners may visit Georgia Veterinary Associates online at http://www.mygavet.com to learn more about the different services available at the companion animal hospitals.