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Dogtoberfest 2019: A Howling Success At Nashoba Tech
The Veterinary Assisting program at Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford recently held its second annual DOGtober fest.
WESTFORD, MA — Nashoba Valley Technical High School’s Veterinary Assisting program held its second annual Dogtoberfest event on the athletic fields behind the school, Oct. 20.
Dozens of dogs (and some other furry animals) and their fellow humans gathered to participate in games, face-painting, food and the main event — the Costume Parade Sunday.
The winner for Best Costume was Kitkat, dressed as a Chia Pet. Kitkat is owned by Nashoba Tech student Katelin LaChapelle of Oxford.
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The winner for Best Costume Pair were Bentley and Sophie, dressed as a police officer in a cruiser and a convict. They are owned by Christine Diaz, an instructor in Nashoba Tech’s Early Childhood Education program.
The winner for Best Trick for a Treat was Archie, owned by Nashoba Tech student Christina Ferreira of Chelmsford.
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Dogtoberfest also featured information booths with the Lowell Humane Society, Blue Dog Pet Care of Andover and North Andover, and other groups.
Proceeds from Dogtoberfest benefit the Veterinary Assisting program at Nashoba Tech.
Dogtoberfest 2019 is on! Beautiful day, come on over until 3pm. pic.twitter.com/LHHcPf5CJx
— Nashoba Valley Tech (@NashobaTech) October 20, 2019
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