Bring the family and four-legged friends for Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club's 2nd Annual "Dog Days in the Park" September 29, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Klutho Park (corner of W 3rd St & Silver Street in Historic Springfield).

This exciting family festival features entertainment, food, games, vendors and more. "Dog Days in the Park" will give you the chance to interact with vendors and pet owners from across Northeast Florida. Proceeds benefit Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club, a non-profit rescue organization in Jacksonville.

Be sure to dress up your pet for the costume contest! Come show off your fun dog tricks! For a booth at our event for pet products, pet services, pet fun clubs, pet sport demos, call: 904-705-5449.

Meet Max. "He's my old mixed up dog," writes Charlene Tipton of Spring City, Tennessee. "He was dumped, probably about 5 years old when I got him. I have had him 7 years now myself. He has all but lost his front teeth now. His eyes are going and he does not hear as well anymore either."

But Max knows he's loved. One way is when Charlene makes him a new bandana. She makes very pretty, very affordable bandanas and we've bought one for each month of the year for Pepper, our poodle boy. You may wish to check them out.

The Tremain Street Cottages are little surprises tucked into the midst of downtown Mount Dora. Dubbed the "Antique Capital of Florida", Mount Dora is one of the last remaining quaint towns in the sunshine state that's void of the hustle and bustle, yet has plenty to do and see.

So it's especially nice to find three cottages in the city's historic district that are pet friendly, the Hideaway and the Nantucket and the Garden. Only small pets (20 pounds or less) are allowed in the Hideaway because it is upstairs with a steep stair well. The Nantucket and the Garden Cottage can accommodate pets of any size, but the owners reserve the right to not allow certain breeds of dogs. There is a one-time pet fee of $30.00 for dogs over 20 pounds.