Everyone's invited to the first ever Furry Friends Festival being hosted by Byron Shire Council on Saturday 15 June from 9am to 12pm at the Bangalow Showgrounds – and it's a dog 'on lead' event.
"This is a fun community event to celebrate the Byron Shire's furry friends and their owners while providing some practical advice and assistance with pet ownership," Council's Manager Public & Environmental Services, Sarah Nagel said.
"We've got stalls with freebies and giveaways, a sausage sizzle, free face painting for the kids and a photo booth to grab a snap of you and your pooch to enter a prize draw.
"Bring your furry friends along for some nail clipping, talk to our local vets and sit in on dog trainer talks happening throughout the morning.
"It's a great way to catch up with friends and encourage healthy socialising for our pets as well," Ms Nagel said.
"Having all our pets on leads will help everyone enjoy a safe space and the morning's activities," she said.
"We'll also be promoting our Dogs in Public Places Strategy, reminding people how to find information on dog areas and why it's important to stick to the rules to avoid fines, but most importantly, to protect our beautiful environment and wildlife."
