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Canidae, Jim Dunn Racing to unveil new car design at L.A. County Fair

Canidae Pet Foods Inc., manufacturer of premium, all-natural, holistic pet foods sold exclusively through fine independent pet-food retailers throughout North America, has been named the official pet food of the 2008 L.A. County Fair, held at Fairplex in

Pomona Sept. 5-28.

As an added treat for NHRA fans, the Canidae-sponsored Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car will be on display in Nitro Alley throughout the fair’s run. Canidae and Jim Dunn Racing will be unveiling a new design for the fuel Funny Car, and when the fair ends will debut the new car at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals Oct. 30-Nov. 2.  Driver Tony Bartone and the Jim Dunn Racing Team won the NHRA POWERade national event this year in

Seattle.

In addition to being named the official pet food of the L.A. County Fair, Canidae will be the inaugural presenting sponsor of the new

Bark Park attraction within the fairgrounds. The brand-new Doggie Town Neighborhood will feature fun activities and entertainment for animal lovers and kids of all ages. Within Bark Park, Canidae Pet Foods will be the presenting sponsor of dog-themed shows, including Dog Fashion Show, Dog Extreme Makeover Show, Dog Spa, and Canine Kitchen Show.

“This is our first year as an official sponsor at the fair, and we are thrilled to be a part of it,” said Robert Bemis, Canidae’s

Southern California sales manager. “One of our goals in 2008 was to raise awareness of the responsibilities of pet ownership, including training and exercise, planned breeding, spaying and neutering, supporting reputable breeders and rescue groups, proper veterinarian care, and healthy nutrition. Our association with Jim Dunn Racing and the NHRA has been a great success, and now the L.A. County Fair presents another great venue and opportunity for us to continue sharing this message to the millions of pet owners in attendance.”

In accordance with its goal of promoting responsible pet ownership, Canidae has extended its participation at the fair by becoming the presenting sponsor of the

dog-a doption center, dog-training classes, and dog-grooming demonstrations. All new dog and cat parents who adopt at the fairgrounds will receive their first month’s pet food compliments of Canidae All Natural Pet Foods.

To raise funds to help address the needs of less fortunate pets, Canidae is supporting the Barkitecture

Dog House Building exhibit, the proceeds of which will be given to the Humane Society.

Back for its 86th year of fun and excitement with concerts, attractions, rides, food, and more, the L.A. County Fair began in 1922.