Bark in the Park - Largest Midwest Dog Festival

Join the Humane Society of Missouri at Bark in the Park - presented by Purina ONE on Saturday, May 18, 2013.  This years' fun includes a 5k run, the 1-mile Walk for Animals and a pancake breakfast.

Bark in the Park is the largest dog walk and festival in the Midwest!  There are lots of activities for you and your dog to enjoy.  Dogs are welcome to attend as long as their vaccinations are up to date.

This year's Bark in the Park mascot is very special to the Humane Society of Missouri.  Trooper's story made international headlines after he was dragged behind a truck for more than a mile.  His survival was nothing short of a miracle and his recovery has touched millions.
 

Photo: Humane Society of Missouri

Trooper is currently in foster care with the Humane Society of Missouri.  He'll be leading the Walk for Animals, along with many other rescue pets.  Be sure to stop by his tent to get a photo and pawtograph.

Find your new best friend a the pet adoptions.  Have your pet microchipped for just $25 per pet.  Bid on barking good items in the Silent Auction and enjoy St. Louis' best food trucks.

You'll also enjoy performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team, the Frontline and Heartgard Interactive Family Fun Center, Agility course and pet contests, a bounce house, face painting, balloon animals and music.  Barn Buddy farm animals will be on hand from the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.

Bark in the Park is head at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri.  Registration is $35.  All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fund, dedicated to investigating, preventing and healing animal abuse. For more information about Barking in the Park contact the Humane Society of Missouri at 314-951-1567 or email bark@hsmo.org

Largest Midwest Dog Festival: Bark in the Park May 21, 2011

Bark in the Park

When:  Saturday, May 21, 2011    10 am to 3 pm - Walk starts at 11 am

Where:  Cricket Field in Forest Park  (St Louis, Missouri area)

Registration fee:  adults $25; youth $5; children under 3 are free 
More info: 314-951-1567

Grab a leash and lace up your sneakers because you don't want to miss the largest dog festival in the Midwest.  the annual dog walk and country fair is fun for the whole family.  Activities for adults, kids and dogs, too.  Have some fun whole helping homeless animals at the Humane Society of Missouri. Registration includes the dog walk, country fair festival and an Official Bark in the Park 2011 T-shirt.

Activities include:  bounce houses and inflatable mazes; interactive games and crafts;  tips, tricks and agility games for your dog;  Longmeadow Rescue Ranch animals; performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team;  performance by the Cadence Drum Troupe;  face painting and balloon animals;  shopping at the Missouri Vendors Tent;  silent auction;  great food and treats;  dog and cat adoptions.


Schedule of Events:

• 10:15 am - Purina Incredible Dog Team Performance
• 10:35 am - Cadence Drum Troupe Performance
• 11:00 am - A Walk for Animals Kick-off
• 12:15 pm - Purina Incredible Dog Team Performance
• 1:00 pm - Silent Auction Closes
• 1:15 pm - Deadline to register for Pet Contests
• 1:30 pm - Pet Contest
• 2:15 pm - Purina Incredible Dog Team Performance

Want to bring your dog along?  Great!  However, no retractable leashes!


All proceeds from Bark in the Park go to the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty fund, dedicated to investigating, healing and preventing animal abuse.


For more information visit the Humane Society of Missouri on the web , call them at 314-951-1567 or email Bark in the Park.

Search for 2011 Bark in the Park Official Mascot is on NOW!

The Humane Society of Missouri is looking for a few good dogs to represent all St. Louis shelter pets at Bark in the Park on May 21, 2011.

The Bark in the Park Mascot has the very important job of leading the Walk for Animals and serving as doggy spokesperson for the event. All entrants should have canine kudos for good behavior and good manners with people and other dogs. They should enjoy walking on a leash and be comfortable and calm in new situations.



If you think your dog is PAWS down the best dog on the block, send them an email telling them why. The Humane Society of Missouri will spotlight dogs that have overcome PAWsonal obstacles or helped their families through “ruff” spots of their own.
 
Deadline for entries is at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010.  Nominate your dog.
 
GRAND PRIZE:    Win a year's supply of PURINA® ONE dog food, 4 VIP passes to BARK IN THE PARK and have your dog lead thousands of other pooches during the Walk for Animals on May 21, 2011

Ride or Stride for Rescues Oct 3

Ride or Stride for Rescues

Saturday, October 3
Cook County Forest Preserve in Skokie, Illinois

Enjoy a 15 mile bike ride or a 3 mile walk followed by picnic festivities including food, beverages, and more. All benefiting ARFhouse Chicago, a no kill shelter. Kids 12 and under & dogs participate free. More info

For Love of a Dog supports animal advocacy and rescue.

2009 Bark in the Park

Live close to St Louis, Missouri? Then don't miss the Missouri Humane Society's Bark In the Park event: Saturday, May 16th at Cricket Field in Forest Park.

Not only is it the largest St Louis area dog walk and festival, it is the Humane Society's largest fundraiser. All proceeds help homeless animals get the help they need.

Lots of activities for dogs and their people. Be sure not to miss Purina's Paws for One Hope Canvas. Your dog can contribute to this doggie work of art by painting his/her paw print on a giant canvas. Each family will receive a mini canvas paw print to take home. Free bandanas for all dogs who participate. AND- Purina will donate $1 for each paw print!

I almost forgot to mention the very cool Bark in the Park t-shirt! Check it out at the MOHS web site.

woof!

Tucker