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News Release City of Fernley Gary Bacock, City Manager Voice (775) 784-9851 Fax (775) 784-9839 [EMAIL REDACTED] June 16, 2006 www.cityoffernley.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Proclaims June 23, 2006 As Canine Good Citizenship Day in Fernley Fernley, NV – June 16, 2006 - Fernley Mayor David Stix, Jr., and his dog, “Duke” a two year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, will declare June 23, 2006 as Canine Good Citizenship Day in Fernley. The proclamation brings attention to the City of Fernley’s Animal Services mission of protecting pets. On Friday, June 23, 2005 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Fernley City Hall parking lot on Silver Lace Blvd, City Animal Services staff will be celebrating Canine Good Citizenship Day by inviting residents and their dogs to visit the Animal Services tent to license their pet and receive some treats. To encourage citizens to license pets, the City of Fernley with support from Kal-Kan pet foods is offering a free bag of dog food for licensing a pet. With every new license purchased, pet owners will receive a bag of dog food, other doggy treats as well as ice cream for the owners. During the day’s activities, Animal Services will explain the benefits of licensing and identifying pets, and will provide additional information on pet-related issues. “Licensing your pet is a great insurance policy if your pet should get lost. Don’t wait for your family pet to wander off before you think about licensing,” Mayor David Stix, Jr., The price of a license is $5 for a spayed or neutered dog and $10 for an unaltered pet. Licenses are good for one year and must be renewed annually. Presentation of a certificate of rabies vaccination is required. City of Fernley dog licenses are available at City Hall. For more information on pet licensing, please call Animal Services at [PHONE REDACTED]. A copy of the Mayor and Duke’s joint proclamation is attached. # # ---PAGE BREAK--- #