Americans love their dogs and the people of Rancho Santa Margarita are no exception.  This Saturday, Feb. 23 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Rancho Santa Margarita celebrates its 2nd Annual “Dog Day Afternoon”. 

If you were there last year, you know what a great event SAMLARC put on and how much fun everyone had.  This year’s event looks to be even more exciting with Agility and Grooming Demonstrations, a Doggie Costume Contest, Dog Games, Pet Boutiques selling designer clothes, novelties, artificial turf for your yard, and everything in between.  There’ll be Doggie Day Care booths, Pet Sitters, Pet Massage and T-Touch  demonstrations.  And the RSM Library will have crafts and story telling for the kids.

Don’t have a dog?  Not to worry, there’ll be Non-profit Pet Rescue Groups with dogs of all shapes and sizes available for adoption. 

Stop by and say hello to Big Dog and all the volunteers at the South County Animal Shelter Coalition booth.  They’ll have information about what they’re doing to have a pro-humane shelter established for South Orange County.  SCAS will have t-shirts & buttons available for sale and my friend, Carol Bridges of Treasured Moments Photography will be taking pictures of you and your pooch for a small donation.

If you get hungry, the Trabuco Elementary PTA will have Hot Dogs, Chips & Soft Drinks for sale and there’ll be an ice cream bus to satisfy your sweet tooth.

So bring your dogs, your kids and the whole family to Monte Vista Park, 21682 Buena Suerte (Near Avenida de las Flores) this Saturday.  The first 200 people will get goodie bags for participating.

In case of rain, the event will take place on March 1.  For more info, contact Ashley Archer at 949 448 6252 or go to www.samlarc.org