Check out this video made specially made for Dogathon™ 2011
Thursday 29 September 2011
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Dogathon™ is Back!!
Dogathon™ featured on pages 20 & 21 of our Official Magazine- PETSTER, September issue!
Monday 19 September 2011
Events
MAIN HIGHLIGHTS
RACE OF THE WONDERLAND
"Are you ready?! Race through the magical Wonderland as fast as you can!"
A 2.6km run around the tranquil Bukit Ekspo with your furry best friend. This exciting race is specially designed with obstacles along the track to challenge the bond between you and your dog. Finish it as fast as you can to win great prizes! Remember, all dogs must be leashed at all times.
Race of the Wonderland is sponsored by Perfect Companion.
MAIN STAGE EVENTS
HATTER TEA TIME (NEW!)
"Can you and your dog make enough tea for the hatter?"
Who loves a cup of tea more than the mad hatter himself? Join the Mad Hatter's eccentric tea party by making enough tea using the provided ingredients. Be the fastest duo to win the fantastic prizes!
Hatter's Tea Time is sponsored by Ritma.
HAIL THE RED QUEEN! (NEW!)
"Reveal the Evil Red Queen before you lose your head!"
Quick! The Red Queen is on her way! Assemble the jumbled up puzzle pieces to complete the features of the Evil Red Queen before you lose your head! Be the fastest one and win great prizes.
Hail the Red Queen! is sponsored by Royal Canin.
FASTEST EATING DUO
"Are you and your dog up for some multitasking?"
A challenging activity where participants have to do two things simultaneously- to gobble up all the food given and complete a special hand task. The dogs will also have to finish up their own food in order to win the game.
Fastest Eating Duo is sponsored by Seapark Pet Supplies.
ROUND THE RABBIT HOLE
"Experience musical chairs in Wonderland!"
A game of musical chairs for both you and your dog! Participants will go around the chairs, wearing rabbit ears and grab the seats or the hula hoops for the dogs when the music stops, BUT, watch out! Be aware of the signboard displayed on the playground before grabbing a seat and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes!
Round the Rabbit Hole is sponsored by Perfect Companion.
ON-GOING EVENTS
MASTER HUNT
"A maze filled with obstacles and distraction! Ever wondered how fast your dog can go through it?"
Challenge your dog to find you through a whimsical maze within 2 minutes. Obstacles and distractions are placed along the way to test your dog's capabilities. Be one of the fastest to bring home attractive prizes from our sponsors!
Master Hunt is sponsored by Delfi Marketing.
CATCH N FETCH (NEW!)
"Where's my ball?"
In this classic game of fetch, your dog has to fetch the ball and return it to you within a certain time frame to win amazing prizes!
Catch N Fetch is sponsored by Avant Pet.
HIDE N SEEK (NEW!)
"Let your dog's sixth sense find you"
Hide in one of our hiding places and see how fast your dog can find you! With volunteers on hand to distract your dog, your dog has to find you within 15 seconds to win the challenge and grab our great prizes.
Hide & Seek is sponsored by Eukanuba.
ALICE'S PLAYGROUND
"Experience the fun and adventure in Wonderland!"
Our theme park specially designed for you! 8 exciting games in our theme park that will bring fun and pleasure to you, your family and friends. Age is not a constraint, everyone can play to win great prizes!
DOGGIES PAW PAW
"Printing memories..."
Here is the chance for you and your dog to embalm your memories at Dogathon™ 2011. Sign your attendance by printing your palm together with your dog's paws onto our specially designed paper and cloth which will be displayed at our event! You may also bring home your own creative printings on the A4-sized paper. Each participants will get a souvenir from our sponsors.
Doggies Paw Paw is sponsored by Petsmore.
COLOURING CONTEST (NEW!)
This year Dogathon™ 2011 will be having its very first colouring contest. Let your children (aged 3-6 years) have their own share of fun with colours. Amazing prizes await the winners. Open to a limited 30 participants only.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Made compulsory for every dog entering Dogathon™, each dog has to be checked in term of general appearance, integument, well-being (or diseases) as well as many other common aspect. Dogs which are pregnant. on heat or aggressive will not gain entrance to our event. This procedure is free of charge.
VETERINARY CONSULTATION & FIRST AID
Get precious advice from our experienced veterinarians from University Veterinary Hospital (UVH) for just a small fee of RM3 for every 7-minute session with our vets. Our first aid team is also ready to assist emergency cases of injury or dehydration at all times.
PLAY ZONE & DRINKING STATION
Feeling tired? Want to grab a drink? Consider leaving your dogs at the play zone and get yourself a break at our Food and Beverage stalls. Enjoy your refreshment while your dog enlightens itself with the agility equipment brought to you by Pet-N-You
HORSEBACK RIDING
Enjoy assisted riding on a horse in the serenity at the Bukit Ekspo with a small charge of only RM5 per ride. Now everyone can ride!
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Did You Know?
- The dog was one of the first animals domesticated by humans.
- Mosaics meaning "Beware the Dog" would be found on doorsteps in ancient Roman cities.
- The world's first dog show was held in Britain in 1859.
- People in ancient China stayed warm by carrying toy breeds in their sleeves.
- The first living creature sent into space was a female dog named Laika launched by the former USSR on November 3, 1957 (Whitehead et al. 1999).
- The British bred Basset Hounds to have short legs so hunters could keep up with them.
- The Basenji is also known as the African Barkless dog because it yodels instead of barking.
- The Basenji licks itself clean, like a cat.
- Chow-Chows have blue-black tongues.
- Japanese Akitas declared champions of the breed have been declared national treasures in Japan since 1931.
- The Great Dane is the national dog of Germany.
- The Chihuahua is the smallest breed in the world.
- Commoners in Imperial China were forbidden to own Pekingese.
- Monks used the Lhasa Apso as a guard dog in temples.
- Siberian Huskies have been used to herd reindeer in Siberia for 3000 years.
- Louis Doberman, a German tax-collector, created the Doberman breed in the late 1860s to protect him while he worked (Whitehead 1999).
Monday 22 August 2011
Rules and Regulations
Here are some simple rules and regulations enforced during Dogathon™ for smooth flow, and also, as a safety precautions:
1. Please make sure your dogs are leashed at ALL TIME during Dogathon™.
2. Dogs must be of good temperament, means they are not too aggresive and can be controlled.
3. Pregnant bitches, bitches on heat, dogs of poor and/or questionable health are immediately disqualified. This also includes dogs that show signs of being mistreated and abuse.
4. Please be responsible for your dog's litter. Owners are to clean up any faeces should their dog(s) ease themselves within UPM compounds.
5. All children below 12 years of age must not be left unattended and must be accompanied by an adult.
6. Anyone seen mistreating any animal during the event will be escorted off the grounds and will be disallowed to participate in the rest of Dogathon™ 2011 events.
7. We have the final authority in determining the suitability of any dogs in any event held on Dogathon™ 2011. Any complaints will not be entertained.
1. Please make sure your dogs are leashed at ALL TIME during Dogathon™.
2. Dogs must be of good temperament, means they are not too aggresive and can be controlled.
3. Pregnant bitches, bitches on heat, dogs of poor and/or questionable health are immediately disqualified. This also includes dogs that show signs of being mistreated and abuse.
4. Please be responsible for your dog's litter. Owners are to clean up any faeces should their dog(s) ease themselves within UPM compounds.
5. All children below 12 years of age must not be left unattended and must be accompanied by an adult.
6. Anyone seen mistreating any animal during the event will be escorted off the grounds and will be disallowed to participate in the rest of Dogathon™ 2011 events.
7. We have the final authority in determining the suitability of any dogs in any event held on Dogathon™ 2011. Any complaints will not be entertained.
Game Packages
Wonder how to have some fun with your dogs during Dogathon™? Check out these interesting game packages..
Package (S) of Choice:
Package (S) of Choice:
A. Race of the Wonderland RM 10.00
B. F.E.D + Hatter’s Tea Time RM 10.00
C. Round the Rabbit Hole + RM 10.00
Hail the Red Queen
D. Master Hunt + Catch & Fetch RM 12.00
E. Master Hunt + Hide & Seek RM 13.00
Single Games:
Fastest Eating Duo (F.E.D) RM 6.00
Hatter’s Tea Time RM 6.00
Round the Rabbit Hole RM 6.00
Hail the Red Queen RM 6.00
Hide & Seek RM 5.00
Catch & Fetch RM 3.00
Super Packages:
Horseback Riding RM 5.00
Vet Consultation RM 3.00
Doggies Paw Paw RM 3.00
Alice’s Playground RM 1.00/Game
Colouring Contest RM 5.00
1. Any 2 packages from A, B or C RM 18.00
2. All 3 packages (A, B & C) RM 26.00
Cash Vouchers:
Horseback Riding RM 5.00
Vet Consultation RM 3.00
Doggies Paw Paw RM 3.00
Alice’s Playground RM 1.00/Game
Colouring Contest RM 5.00
Any Enquiries?
Please don't hesitate to contact us:
Co-Directors of Dogathon™ 2011
- Mr. Kavindaran Krisnasamy (017-2503272)
- Ms. Lya Hoklai Hat (017-8011237)
Programmers
- Mr. Pakeeyaraj Nagalingam (019-3082637)
- Ms. Ong Chia Lin (017-4097440)
- Mr. Ravivarma Ramachandran (013-6436706)
Co-Sponsors
- Mr. Leow Wei Chean (017-3179130)
- Ms. Soon Xue Qi (012-7031539)
Publicity
- Ms. Nur Afiqah Mohamaddiah (013-3792124)
- Ms. Lee Yee Cheng (012-3205065)
email: dogathonpublicity@gmail.com
Stalls
- Mr. Mazrul Fahmi Mahadzir (012 - 5423351)
Or fax to us:
VETERNAK/DOGATHON (Fax no. 03-89471971)
email: dogathon@vet.upm.edu.my
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Tentative Programme
6.30 AM Registration
8.00 AM Opening Ceremony
8.30 AM Race of the Wonderland
9.15 AM First Aid Demonstration
9.25 AM Pet N You Demonstration
10.00 AM Fastest Eating Duo
10.40 AM Hatter’s Tea Time
11.20 AM MNAWF Demonstration
11.40 AM Lucky Draw
Prize Giving: Hatter’s Tea Time, Fastest
Eating Duo, Colouring Contest
12.00 PM Round the Rabbit Hole
12.40 PM Hail the Red Queen!
1.20 PM Lucky Draw
Prize Giving: Race of the Wonderland,
Master Hunt, Round the Rabbit Hole,
Hail the Red Queen, Colouring Contest
Closing Ceremony
ON-GOING EVENTS
Physical Examination 6.30 AM – 2.00 PM
Doggie’s Paw Paw 7.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Hide n Seek 7.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Veterinary Consultation 8.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Pet-n-You
Master Hunt 7.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Catch n Fetch 7.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Alice’s Playground
Horseback Riding 8.30 AM – 11.30 AM
Colouring Contest 1st Slot: 9.30 AM
2nd Slot: 10.30 AM
3rd Slot: 11.30 AM
About Dogathon™ - The History
No matter where we are, our eyes will stumble upon stray dogs. It is not uncommon to catch a glimpse of stray dogs, wagging their tails from the busiest streets to the most hidden alleys. Indeed, this has become a normal sight for everyday folks. Although there is realization on the existence of this issue in our society, yet nothing has been done to tackle it.
Fourteen years ago, veterinary students from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) decided that a change was needed. They decided to walk the walk instead of just talk, therefore, Dogathon™ was born. Dogathon™, an event organised by this group of students, is their way of voicing out the evident issue our country is facing.
Dogathon™ kick started in 1997 as a platform in addressing the issue of “Stray Dogs Awareness”. This was a really great way for the society to either directly or indirectly plays a part in addressing this issue. Hence, Dogathon™ was initiated as a charity drive, organised by the third year veterinary students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM. Dogathon™ is held annually to raise funds in aid of “Stray Dogs Awareness” programs and assist the annual PRO-KASIH program. Even with its serious mission, it is still a fun-filled event, giving exposure to all types of dogs as well as dog owners to indulge in something out of the ordinary.
The main highlight of the event is the Dogathon™ Race where dogs and owners are required to run side by side for 2.6 km in the early morning coolness under the shady trees of UPM. This event never fails to be favourite every year among the people attending Dogathon™. Every year, great games and activities for both dogs and owners have been a hallmark of each Dogathon™.
Dogathon™ stands out among any other dog events. It is unlike any other dog show where dogs are caged-up for the purpose of exhibition. Instead, it is a day where pedigree and non-pedigree dogs are all welcomed to come out and have fun.
Three years ago, Dogathon™ 2008 successfully broke the record of “BIGGEST DOG GATHERING IN MALAYSIA” in the MALAYSIA BOOK OF RECORDS by gathering 611 dogs. Last year, Dogathon™ again broke the record by successfully gathering a total number of 1111 dogs! So, don’t miss the chance to be a part of our event this year!
Sunday 14 August 2011
Dogathon™ is Back!!
The Students' Society of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (VETERNAK) and Zoologico Club, UPM are proud to inform you that Dogathon™ is here once again for the 15th time! The details of Dogathon™ 2011 are as follows:
Date : 2nd October 2011 (Sunday)
Time : 6.30am to 2.00pm
Venue : Bukit Ekspo, UPM
This year theme is.....
See you there!!
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