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Fun times, great pets at the HSSV “Animal Arts” Craft Faire this weekend!

This week, DawgHugger is not featuring a single Find-A-Friend dog, but a fun way to meet ALL the wonderful dogs and other pets at the:

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) second-annual Holiday “Animal Arts” Craft Faire. It is a celebration of the Magic of the Human-Animal Bond with holiday offerings for both pet lovers and their furry friends.

But be alert! This family-friendly and pet-friendly event will be held this weekend:

Saturday, December, 4 

10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

and Sunday, December, 5

11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Where?

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) Animal Community Center

901 Ames Ave in Milpitas.

And what fun stuff will you find at the “Animal Arts” Craft Faire ?

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Well, let’s start with Special  Sunday Appearance by Artist Sonya Paz! Local artist Sonya Paz's  colorful murals brightenthe HSSV dog adoption condos. A portion of the proceeds from Sonya's animal inspired artwork helps animals at Humane Society Silicon Valley!

Care for some great music?On Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M, popular Latin/Jazz guitarist Ray Soto  will strum holiday tunes courtesy of Santana Row.

And how about getting a Photo of you and/or your pet with Santa? Throughout the day, guests and their pets can get their photo taken with "Santa Paws" or in front of a holiday setting.

What? Don’t have a pet yet? Hey! What better way to check out all the wonderful dog and cats in their HSSV home-like environments to be your new buddy! Then cap it off with a photo with Santa to capture the moment!

The event will also feature dozens of vendors offering quality animal-themed arts & craft items, such as one-of-a-kind collars and leashes, totes, purses and bags, holiday cards, jewelry, and artwork.

If that weren't enough, there will be on-going Raffle prizes and silent auction items for you to win!

But, you know what the best part is? While you enjoy the vendor booths, the sweet sounds of holiday music and smells of tempting holiday treats, shop, sip hot chocolate, and stroll past gifts, you get to meet all the adoptable dogs, cats and rabbits waiting for you to pick out, snuggle and - take home to keep!

That’s the best part!

So, now that your holiday plans are all set for the weekend – Go! Enjoy!  Your future buddy is waiting for you at the HSSV “Animal Arts” Craft Faire.

Need more info? Visit their site, HSSV, or call: 408-262-2133

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A dog companion since the age of five, Rob "Dawg" Hugger once had 23 canine friends at one time. Currently, a Gordon Setter graciously shares his home with him -- oh, and his wife and daughter. Contact Rob at dawghugger@att.net.

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