STARTING IN JANUARY - DYNAMIC DOG MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN EISENHOWER REC. CENTER LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

No membership meetings are held in June, July, August and December.




CHRISTMAS PARADE IS DECEMBER 6TH - FRIDAY @ SPANISH SPRINGS

Must arrive by 2 pm.  Parade is at 3 pm and decorate for the holiday theme. People cannot be dressed as Santa.  Everything else is fine.  Golf carts decorated and walkers too!!
I will deliver passes for the golf carts - others need to drive and park.  All are welcome. Sandy Miller is Parade Coordinator - contact info as 615-260-5150 and my [email protected].

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JANUARY 29TH - WEDNESDAY @ 3:00 P.M.
SPEAKER - 

Linda Daniels-Blatchley – Facebook Page – Pet Matches for Villages and Area
Linda helps match re-homers and shelter/rescues looking for forever homes for pets with folks in Villages or close by. This is the reason
 for the OPEN Meeting in January.   If you know anyone that is thinking of a new pet for their home… have them come to the January Meeting on 01/29/2025 @ 3:30.

Linda Daniels-Blatchley – Facebook Page – Pet Matches for Villages and Area
Linda helps match re-homers and shelter/rescues looking for forever homes for pets with folks in Villages or close by. This is the reason for the OPEN Meeting in September.  If you know anyone that is thinking of a new pet for their home… have them come to the September Meeting on 09/26/24 @ 3:30.

NOTE:  interested in nominating a candidate for a DDC board position or yourself, please contact Wendy Aimola - [email protected].  If a board position is not the right fit let Wendy know if you would like to volunteer throughout the year.  Active volunteer positions needed for meetings; therapy dog work; tent events; hospitality.  
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​NOTE:  DDC is still looking for a volunteer to restart the Muffins and Mutts bimonthly walk OR act as DDC Liaison/Team Lead for involvement in AKC Fitness and Fun. 

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Local AKC Dog Shows

What a wonderful way to see and check out all kinds of dog breeds.   It’s a day(s) full of fun and excitement.   Make sure to visit all the vendor tents!

Checkout app.akc.org for more details re each show.  There are always lots of vendors and a wonderful array of dogs to watch as they strut their stuff.   Take your chair to watch or walk the show grounds and see all the dog breeds!

January 9-12, 2025
TAMPA BAY KENNEL CLUBEvent Number: 2025118901
Florida Classic Park
5360 Lockhart Road
Brooksville, FL
Outside

• All Breed
• Junior Showmanship

January 15-19, 2025
MANATEE KENNEL CLUB, INC.
Event Number: 2025109102
Florida Classic Park
5360 Lockhart Road
Brooksville, FL
Outside

• All Breed
• Junior Showmanship

January 23-26, 2025GREATER GAINESVILLE DOG FANCIERS
ASSOCIATION
Event Number: 2025032104
Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
10205 NW Gainesville Rd.
Ocala, FL
Outside

• All Breed
• Obedience
• Junior Showmanship

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