SOUTH EGG HARBOR – The third annual “Bark in the Park event will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds on Route 50 in South Egg Harbor.
This dog friendly event featues a dog show, petting zoo, dog training demonstrations, a human v. dog pie eating constes, dog nose painting, face painting, local vendors, 15 food trucks, beer garden and dog friendly games and activities.
“We’re not talking about games like cornhole or ladders where your dog just sits next you looking cute, we mean games and activities that include your dog,” Laddie’s Legacy Executive Director Cherie Scheurich said. “Dog v. human pie eating contest, musical sit, a fun scavenger hunt for treats, and more will be available for your pups to play.”
Adminssion is $7 per person, children under $12 and dogs are free. Dogs must be well behaved around adults, children and other dogs, and be up to date on vaccines. Dogs must also be kept on non-retractable leashes.
The event will benefits Absecon Veterinary Hospital’s non-profit charity, Laddie’s Legacy, which provides financial assistance for families who cannot afford lifesaving care for their pets. Laddie’s Legacy commemorates the life of Laddie, a Maine coon cat that was surrendered to Absecon Veterinary Hospital because his owner could not pay for increasing medical fees.
New for this year is the Future Vet Workshop, where children ages 6-12 will be taking a specialized 45-minute class taught by the staff from Absecon Veterinary Hospital learning more about real life work in the veterinary industry.
Last year’s event raised more than $10,000 dollars for Laddie’s Legacy.
For more information on Laddie’s Legacy and all the lives saved, visit www.laddieslegacy.org.
