8th Annual Dog Days of Summer at The Osborn

ByBeatrice Larzul
Osborn residents, staff, and guests introducing their dogs to the crowd at the start of the Dog Days of Summer event.
Osborn residents, staff, and guests introducing their dogs to the crowd at the start of the Dog Days of Summer event.

On Wednesday, June 21st, The Osborn senior living community in Rye welcomed all residents and guest dogs to participate in its 8th annual Dog Days of Summer event.

With the help of their owners, the four-legged contestants paraded around the South Lawn and played musical chairs to start off the show.

Owners and dogs during the dog parade.
Owners and dogs during the dog parade.
Owners and dogs awaiting the start of musical chairs.
Owners and dogs awaiting the start of musical chairs.
Owners and dogs walking around the pavement on the South Lawn during musical chairs.
Owners and dogs walking around the pavement on the South Lawn during musical chairs.

The dogs then competed for a prize by going through a challenging obstacle course.

The dog obstacle course on Osborn South Lawn.
The dog obstacle course on Osborn South Lawn.
A dog contestant going through the obstacle course.
A dog contestant going through the obstacle course.

Ettie Shapiro spoke for the Good Dog Foundation, as her dog, Mazie, a certified therapy dog for the organization, stood by her side. Both Ettie and Mazie have visited hospitals for years. They currently volunteer at the New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital.

Osborn residents and guests also participated in dog-related activities. One of which was guessing how many treats were in a jar for a prize (correct answer: 150).

An Osborn resident (in the blue jacket in the middle) was the winner of guessing how many treats were in the jar. She guessed 152 - just two off!
An Osborn resident (in the blue jacket in the middle) was the winner of guessing how many treats were in the jar. She guessed 152 – just two off.

At the end of the show, the emcee, Deborah Garvin, and Susie McNamee gifted the dogs many prizes provided by Pet Pantry Warehouse. Giveaways ranged from necklaces to bows to “all you need is love and a dog” signs.

Emcee and Judge, Deborah Garvin, giving out gifts to dogs.
Emcee and Judge, Deborah Garvin, giving out gifts to dogs.
Osborn residents, staff, and other guests watching the event.
Osborn residents, staff, and other guests watching the event.

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