Tricks For Joe

Hi, and welcome to the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society website. I’d like to share a story with you. This is Brownie, and Brownie lived in Meaford, Ontario. She is seen here admiring the statue of her friend, Beautiful Joe. Joe was a real life dog from Meaford whose story of abuse and rescue captured the hearts of millions of people in the 1893 best-selling novel “Beautiful Joe” by Canadian author, Margaret Marshall Saunders. Joe’s story helped change the world's view of dogs from mere animals to beloved companions. The Municipality of Meaford has a whole park dedicated to their hero Beautiful Joe. Brownie often likes to visit and pay her respects to Joe in Beautiful Joe Park to thank him for the wonderful life she and other dogs enjoy today. Brownie used to live in the house of the family that rescued Joe and she’d like to honour him with a trick and raise donations for the goals of:
• Promoting and celebrating the humane treatment of all animals
• Establishing Beautiful Joe as Canada's Most Famous Dog, and
• Meaford becoming known internationally as the Home of Beautiful Joe

Beautiful Joe's Old-Fashioned Family Fun Days

Sunday, June 25, 2017   from noon to 4:00 p.m.

My friends at Beautiful Joe Heritage Society are planning some great fun for all at my Beautiful Joe Park. The Meaford Public Library will be partnering with us once again to roll out lots of fun for the kids (and adults too)! 

Activities include:

• Police Canine Unit Demonstration
• A Reading in the Park
• Tug-of-War - get your team ready to compete!
  
• Scavenger Hunt
• Strawberry Social
• BBQ
• Kids Crafts
• Old Fashioned Games - 3 Legged Race, Ball Toss, Hopscotch, Hula Hoops
  
• Dog Training Tips & Demo
  
• Best-Dressed Pet Contest
• and more!
  

Canada Day in Meaford (July 1st)

Bring your patriotic pooch to Market Square 11:00 to 3:00 to visit the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society

• 50 / 50 Draw
• Showcase your pet doing a Trick for Joe or a cute Pic for Joe
• Free treats for pets sporting Red & White for Canada’s Birthday
• Proper dog walking techniques & Training demos
• Learn more about Meaford’s Heritage through their canine hero “Beautiful Joe”, known and loved internationally

While in Meaford, be sure to visit Beautiful Joe Park, 162 Edwin Street, view the monuments and don't forget to pat Joe’s head for 100 dog years of good luck!

Dog Days of Summer "Pooch Pool Party" - 6th Annual!

DATE: September 2, 2017

 It's happening again!  Meaford's Blue Dolphin Pool (at the corner of Richmond & Marshall) goes to the dogs for some splashy fun.  Competitions, contests and prizes for you and your pooch pals.  Tell your friends. 

2017 will be even bigger and better through partnership with PetValu in Meaford, and of course our thanks to the Muncipality of Meaford's Parks & Recreation department.

All proceeds benefit the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society for Beautiful Joe Park improvements.

This is an annual event - just too much fun to miss!  Always on the Saturday of the Labour Day weekend at Meaford's Blue Dolphin Pool on Richmond Street.