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OHMIDOG! : History of pet keeping on exhibit in Rockville

Discussion in 'Dog Blogs' started by ohmidog!, Apr 28, 2009.

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    Two centuries of pet-keeping is the subject of a Montgomery County Historical Society*exhibit opening today at the Beall-Dawson House in Rockville.
    Entitled “The Other Member of the Family: Montgomery County Pets,” the exhibit runs through Sept. 13, with an opening reception on Saturday May 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
    The exhibit looks at*pet keeping from the 19th century through the present,*the changes that have taken place over time and what our interaction with pets tells us about society.
    In addition to historic images from our collections, the exhibit will feature*photographs, paintings and mementos of beloved pets provided by Montgomery County residents.
    The exhibit is sponsored by Pro Feed Inc., Heavenly Days Animal Crematory, Whole Pet Central, Sugarloaf Pet Gardens Inc., The Groomery & Olde Towne Bed & Biscuit, Animal Exchange and Living Ruff. In connection with the exhibit, this year’s Montgomery County Heritage Days will host a Pet Expo on Sunday, June 28 on the grounds of the Beall-Dawson House.
    The*Beall-Dawson House is at*103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. The exhibit is free with museum admission*($3 adults/$2 seniors & students). It’s open from*Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.


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