FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Susan Ruderman or Sue Doctrow, Co-Presidents A-DOG (ARLINGTON DOG OWNERS GROUP)
info@arlingtondogowners.org
www.arlingtondogowners.org
A-DOG TAKES SECOND PLACE AT AEEF BRAIN BEE
Arlington, MA–April 18, 2008–The All-Star pack of A. Michael Ruderman, Rich Carreiro, and Judson Pierce led the Arlington Dog Owners Group (A-DOG) to a triumphant second place finish in the Arlington Educational Enrichment Fund¡¦s Brain Bee held on April 13, 2008 at Arlington Town Hall.
In addition to coming in second place behind the returning winning team of Thompson School Pops, the A-DOGs took second place in the Costume Competition for their winning outfits of floppy-eared caps and dog-emblazoned forest green tee-shirts, accessorized by an occasional collar and leash.
A-DOG was a Gold Star Level ($500-$999) Sponsor at this annual event which has helped fund over $190,000 in grants benefiting Arlington¡¦s public school children since 1991.
Twenty-four teams of 3 members each answered 15 trivia questions in 12 different categories ranging from Literature to Geography to the contents of the Arlington Police Log. The mental exercises were capped off by an aeronautical engineering project in which teams competed to see whose paper airplane could fly the farthest in Town Hall.
The Arlington Dog Owners Group (A-DOG) was established earlier this year by a group of concerned dog owners and friends to address issues around dogs and people in Arlington. The group is currently recruiting members, who may sign up on the web site at www.arlingtondogowners.org or call (781) 643-6221 to learn more.
ABOUT A-DOG: In spring 2008, a group of concerned dog owners in Arlington incorporated a new not-for-profit organization, Arlington Dog Owners Group (or A-DOG), to address issues around dogs and people in Arlington. A-DOG’s guiding principles are the following:
- Relationships with dogs and other companion animals have numerous benefits to individuals of all ages, and to the community at large.
- With dog ownership comes responsibility, not only to promote the health and welfare of one’s dog, but also to ensure that one’s dog does not adversely affect the safety of others.
A-DOG’s mission includes:
- Advocating for the rights and interests of Arlington dog owners.
- Promoting responsible dog ownership/custodianship, emphasizing respect for the rights and interests of neighbors and the community and the welfare of our companion animals.
- Educating the community about dog behavior and other factors influencing canine-human interactions.
- Working to promote safe, healthy recreational venues for dogs on- and off-leash in Arlington, enabling responsible dog owners to exercise and socialize their dogs.
The founding officers and directors are Susan R. Doctrow and Susan C. Ruderman (co-presidents); Andrew Fischer; MaryAnna Foskett; Brenda Kokubo; Carrie Moore; Mary Mangan; Ann Smith; Roslyn Smith; and Judy Weinberg.
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