It could be cold in March, so indoors could be best
Some will celebrate the Saturday just after 3/13, as March 13, 2008 is on a Thursday. But please do something on the 13th as well
Involve the Military if at all possible & Civil Air Patrol, 4 - H clubs, ROTC, American Legion, VFW, Police K9, Search and Rescue, FBI, Customs, Secret Service, etc.
Do demonstrations by working dogs
Have a Dog Parade, and decorate your local dog park
Speak to the schools about war dogs/ get the kids involved
Notify the press that the celebration is coming
Do something for the dog handlers in the Military here and abroad
Tell everyone you know about us
Involve local dog shelters etc., as some mix breeds were war dogs in WWII
Perhaps have something like a food drive for “dogs without homes”
Work on getting petitions signed, and decorate your signing site
Contact your Mayor and/or Governor about declaring March 13 K9 Veterans Day in a proclamation
