Door County Community News – DCHS Celebrates Bark in the Park

The Door County Humane Society will once again host its Bark in the Park celebration Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Sunset Park located in Sturgeon Bay.

Bark in the Park is an annual event for the Door County Humane Society and is the shelter’s single largest fundraiser. In 2007, over 100 people and their dogs attended the event.

Cost to participate the in Bark in the Park Pet Walk is $25 per individual or $50 per family. However, participants are encouraged to raise as much money as possible from friends and family. There will be prizes awarded for top money raisers. Registration begins at 9 am with a two-mile walk through beautiful Sunset Park at 10 am led by Harley the camel.

Along with plenty of great booths to browse, Mike and Bob Starr will be providing musical entertainment throughout the day. Lunch will be provided with an awards ceremony to follow.

Other special events include obedience demonstrations with Appletree Kennels and a chance for walkers to visit with Maggie Weir and learn more about the Northeastern WI Leaderdog Puppy Project.

Carrie Counihan, Director of the Door County Humane Society, is excited to bring the event back again this year.

“Bark in the Park is a wonderful opportunity for animal lovers from Door County and the region to gather for the day and celebrate our animals while raising money to help us fulfill our mission at the Door County Humane Society,” she said.

The Door County Humane Society’s mission is to provide a safe haven for lost or homeless pets while working to reunite them with their owners or place them with a new loving family. DCHS provides the highest level of care and compassion to each and every animal while providing a friendly, welcoming environment for customers. The Door County Humane Society encourages responsible pet ownership through education, training and spay/neutering. The shelter is located just south of the city of Sturgeon Bay at 3475 Park Drive. Financial gifts may be sent to PO Box 93, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235. The Door County Humane Society can be found online at http://www.dooranimals.com.