It's not too much of a "ruff" life for the winners of America's Got Talent Season 7. After they fetched America's heart, and a $1 million dollar grand prize on the popular NBC talent competition, The Olate Dogs have been traveling the world and performing sold-out shows. With their upcoming holiday performance at the Visalia Convention Center, they'll be sure to bring their infectious, paw-sitive family fun right here to Visalia.

Led by father Richard Olate and his son Nicholas Olate, The Olate Dogs are a high-energy, fast-paced theatrical act filled with amazing pet friendly tricks. From little rebel Willy to curious Loca, The Olate Dogs feature 11 talented pet performers who perform tricks such as jumping rope, riding scooters, and of course, a doggy conga line.

Perfect for an afternoon outing or an early holiday celebration, Tucoemas Federal Credit Union Presents The Olate Dogs Santa Paws Holiday Show at the Visalia Convention Center will take place on Sunday, December 11th at 2 p.m. An all ages show, ticket options include VIP tickets and go on sale this Friday, October 7th at 10 a.m. at the Visalia Convention Center Box Office and online at www.visaliatix.com.

The Visalia Animal Care Center is inviting dog and cat owners to a special Microchip and Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, October 9th from 12 - 2 p.m.

Microchipping is an important tool, along with animal licensing, that can help a lost pet be returned home. A simple procedure, a microchip is about the size of a grain of rice, and is injected beneath the surface of your pet's skin, between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to a routine shot, takes only a few seconds, and is much like a vaccination, with no anesthetic required.

Dog licenses will be available for purchase for pets that live within City of Visalia limits and each purchase of a Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo and Parainfluenza (DHPP) or Feline rhinotracheitis virus, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (FVRCP) comes with a free rabies vaccine (for animals within Visalia city limits).

No reservation is necessary, the Clinic will run until 2 p.m. For the safety of all attendees and their pets, dogs must be on a secure leash and cats must be in a secure carrier. Those with animals not properly secured will be turned away. For more information, call the Visalia Animal Care Center at 713-4700.

This & That

• There will be no change in either Residential or Commercial refuse services for the Columbus Day Holiday and City of Visalia business offices will be open for the holiday on Monday, October 10, 2016.

• For the month of September, the City issued 45 new single family dwelling permits, bringing the total for 2016 to 406. A decrease from 2015, we're on track to eclipse 2014's numbers of 415.

• Planning to travel outside the country? City of Visalia Passport Services now offers passport photos. The fee is $12 per person and can be processed with or without a passport application. Passport Services are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at City Hall West, no appointment necessary. For more info, visit City of Visalia Passport Services.

• Don't forget, the last day to register to vote is October 24th. Election Day is November 8th and the City of Visalia will conduct the first district elections for City Council offices, as well as having Measure N on the ballot. For more information about District Elections and Measure N, visit www.visalia.city. For more information on the additional local elections, visit the Tulare County Registrar of Voters.