Bark in the Park!

It is time for the annual Animal Friend's Bark in the Park for the Pittsburgh area! North Park will be hosting this fun event for pups and their owners this weekend. Check out this media release from Animal Friends about the event:

“Staycation with Animal Friends at the Bark in the Park Beach Vacation!”

Pack up the family, grab the sunscreen -- and don’t forget the dog! -- when Animal Friends’ Bark in the Park presents the beach vacation many families missed this summer!

Don’t worry about high gas prices, airline delays, or lining up a pet-sitter -- Animal Friends is bringing the beach to North Park! Join lead sponsors Del Monte Pet Products and Animal Friends for Bark in the Park on Sunday, August 24 from 9am-1pm at North Park’s South Ridge Loop.

WDVE’s comedian extraordinaire Jimmy Krenn will head up the pledge walk and beach party. Walk in honor or in memory of a beloved pet on the 1.5-mile humane hike and head back to the party for tons of fun.

* Splash through the Blue Lagoon, featuring canine-friendly wading pools.
* Pamper your pooch at our Island Spa, featuring free nail trims and massages.
* Shake your shorts at a concert by local rock band Morningside.
* Run through the agility course.
* Hit the boardwalk to visit pet-friendly vendors.
* Have fun in the sun with games for pets and children.
* Say cheese in a vacation photo.
* Stay for lunch and enjoy a variety of tasty treats!

Bring your family, bring your pooch, or just bring yourself, and vacation with Animal Friends on August 24!

You can register online Registration is $25 per human, with dogs and kids 15 and under admitted free, and includes a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for additional pledges. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. The pledge walk and activities begin at 10:00am. Hawaiian shirts are welcome!

This vital fundraiser benefits the homeless animals and compassionate programming at Animal Friends.

I hope you can make it to the annual Bark in the Park on Sunday at North Park’s South Ridge Loop! Remember you can either register online or at the event.

I'll be barking to you later!