Boots & Paws
Companion Dog Awarding
We’re awarding a companion dog at the Putnam County Country Fest & 4-H Showcase. Come join this free, family-friendly event and see a guardian meet their new golden retriever.
Companion dog awardings are memorable moments where we introduce a puppy and their guardian. We’re excited to share this with the broader community at the Country Fest & 4-H Showcase, so please bring a friend or the whole family & come enjoy this special Sunday event!
Awarding Details
WHEN: Sunday, July 30 @ 2:30 pm
WHERE: Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park pavilion
We will be awarding a golden retriever puppy
Putnam County Country Fest & 4-H Showcase Event Info
WHEN:
Saturday, July 29 @ 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, July 30 @ 10 am - 3 pm
WHERE: Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
Free admission 🎟️ & free parking 🚗
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is excited to partner with Putnam County to host The Putnam County Country Fest & 4-H Showcase, which will feature a variety of exciting activities for the whole family including artisan vendors, food trucks, games & inflatables for the kids, pony rides and even a car show.
Traditional 4-H Fair favorites will also be showcased during the event including animal demonstrations, hands-on 4-H STEM activities, magic & creepy critters, horse & dog shows, Master Gardener demonstrations and exhibits, home-made 4-H milkshakes & lemonade, face painting & more! We hope you will join us for some old-fashioned family fun with a new twist!
Boots & Paws
Boots & Paws provides free companion dogs to veterans & first responders.
Dog ownership provides therapeutic benefits, including reducing stress & anxiety, easing depression & loneliness, and encouraging regular exercise.
In addition to their companionship, dogs can help commit owners to routines, create a sense of purpose & accomplishment, and facilitate social interactions.
Support
Most of our companion dogs are provided thanks to the generous support of sponsors, who (individually or as a group) contribute $5000.
The sponsorship package covers the dog along with a comprehensive care package, and a 12 month timeline of financial & expert support. Our staff has a regular cadence of follow-ups with each guardian to ensure they and their dog are doing well.
We bring guardian recipients from near & far to be paired with their new pups. As often as possible, sponsors join us for these awardings, which is a powerful opportunity for connection for everyone involved.
