Dog-gone Fun at the Fair!

Animal rescue organizations and other animal-related non-profits will be at the Fair as a part of this year’s ‘Hot Dogs & Cool Cats’ theme. Volunteers from Humane Society of Sonoma County, Canine Companions for Independence, Compassion Without Borders, Sonoma County Animal Services, and Forgotten Felines will be at a booth in Grace Pavilion and at the Pup Tent near the entrance to the Entertainment Zone at the Grandstand.

• Canine Companions for Independence dogs will visit the Fair each afternoon to present a demonstration at 2:30 p.m. on the Zone Stage. Six days will feature a Trainer and Dog in Professional Training Demonstration (8/5-8/10). Three days will feature a presentation by graduate Tonni Caughey (8/1-8/3). Canine Companions will also be staffing a booth in Grace Pavilion.
• Compassion Without Borders (CWOB) will staff an exhibit booth every day of the Fair in Grace Pavilion. Stop by to learn more about our life-saving programs, including rescue, access to care, and information regarding foster and adoption. This is also a great time to learn about becoming a CWOB
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• Compassion Without Borders Adoption Day is August 10 from 12–6 p.m. at the Pup Tent. They will have dogs, kids’ activities, and fun for the whole family. Meet some pups, learn more about the Compassion Without Borders mission, and see how you can get involved. Note: No adoptions will be held at the fair, but you can learn about available dogs and apply.
• Forgotten Felines volunteers will be in Grace Pavilion on August 2, giving out information and answering questions about their mission and programs.
• The Humane Society of Sonoma County will be at the Fair on Wednesday, August 6, from 1-3:30pm to demonstrate some of their training techniques with shelter dogs.
• Sonoma County Animal Services will be hosting an Adoption Day on Sunday, August 3, from 1-4pm in the Pup Tent.

Souvenirs of a childhood spent as “Timmy” on television are on display in the Finley exhibit building.

Sebastopol resident Jon Provost is sharing some of the things his mother saved over the years he played the part of “Timmy” opposite canine star “Lassie.”

Provost will be at the Fair on August 8 to help judge the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

Get ready for short legs, big excitement, and tail-wagging fun as the Corgi Nationals Super Sprint Series makes its way to the Sonoma County Fair for one day only! On Saturday, August 9, fairgoers can experience the thrill of corgis racing head-to-head in an action-packed competition to determine the fastest corgi in Northern California.
This unique event brings corgi racing to Northern California for the very first time and you can experience the excitement live and in person!
Race Schedule: 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Each one-hour showtime will feature 40 corgis racing in 4 heats of 10 dogs each, followed by 2 semifinals and a final race. The day wraps up with an exciting head-to-head showdown between the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. winners to crown the NorCal Grand Champion. Races take place at the Racetrack. Walk through the Entertainment Zone to reach the track.
Meet the Racing Corgis: 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Stop by for a meet and greet with these adorable corgis and try to guess who might take home the trophy. Pick your favorite and cheer them on in the races!
Want to get a sneak peek? Check out the Summer Corgi Nationals at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Rby8HzzWc

Sponsored by K-9 Activity Club

Come check out this exciting performance event for dogs. Watch canine athletes run down a 40-foot dock and jump into a 40-foot-long pool of water to compete in Big Air® (long jump) competitions. Dogs will compete during the first seven days of the Fair to get to the finals. The finals will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10, the last day of the Fair.

Is your dog an energetic water lover? Does he like to show off? If the answer is yes, your dog belongs in the show. Local dogs are invited to compete. Anyone can enter their dog, either by pre-registering online or registering onsite on a first come first serve basis. Dogs must be at least 6 months old, and the handler must be at least 7 years old to compete or practice. The diving pool will be set up on the Community Theater Lawn. Dogs are not allowed at the Fair, and competing dogs are not allowed beyond the competition area. Use the following link to find out more about DockDogs and how to enter your dog: www.dockdogs.com

Pinky is a three-year-old Lab/German Wirehaired Pointer mix. She came to the Petaluma Police Department from Ireland where she was initially being trained for bird hunting. When she arrived, she only knew how to find tennis balls. Pinky is a detection only K-9, trained to detect and alert to the odor of firearms, ammunition, and 9 different types of explosives. She currently is able to find upwards of 20 different types of explosives. She has been utilized by many different agencies throughout Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area.
Officer Matt Williams, a six-year veteran with the Petaluma Police Department, serves as Pinky’s handler. They have been working together for over two years with Pinky living with Officer Wiliams while “off duty”.
Her favorite things to do are work, play, fetch, and go swimming (even though she hates baths), and seems to never run out of energy. Pinky has a very friendly demeanor and often can be spotted at community events.
Pinky has been a welcome addition to our Petaluma PD family!

• Breed: Belgian Malinois
• Handler: Deputy Cilia
• Gender: Female

K9 Sasha started her career with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2015 as a Detention K9. Sasha is trained in narcotics detection/contraband. When Sasha isn’t working, she’s at home playing with her family, but what she enjoys most is being at work with her work family. Sasha has competed in several K9 trials and has won many awards. Sasha took 2nd place in the Western States Police K9 trials for the 2018 and 2019 season. As the oldest K9 on the Sonoma County K9 team, her gray face shouldn’t fool you. Sasha’s drive to locate narcotics in the jail is unmatched, and her goal every time she steps in the jail is to protect everyone around her.

K9 Gimmy
Breed: English Lab
Handler: Deputy Bowker

Gimmy is an English Lab and was born in Ireland where he was part of a hunting club. Gimmy was brought to the U.S.A to become an Explosive Detection Canine. Gimmy joined the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2023 and certified as an Explosive Detection Canine.

Gimmy is trained in numerous explosive odors. You can catch him at local events such as NASCAR, NHRA, the Petaluma Fair, County Summer, and may community events throughout the county. He loves to travel and work at BottleRock, LaOnda, and even a PGA Tournament here and there. Gimmy helps with dignitary sweeps as well.

In Gimmy’s downtime he loves to be with his family.