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ACTIVITIES!

Saturday, September 14th

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bessie Branham Park

The surrounding neighborhoods invite all family members, both two-legged and four, to party with their pets and friends at the park! The party will kick off with a dog parade followed by games and activities. Bring a picnic for your family to enjoy. 

Silent Auction to bid on a "Party With Your Pet Basket"-final bids at 1:30.

*Animals must be on a leash and under control of the owner at all times.

Play and Adopt a Rescue!

Lots of stuff going on, and if watching amazing animals all day gets you in the mood, rescue one!

Lure Course by Bad Ferret Lure Course

Interactive...Bring your dogs to chase the lure!

ALL DAY

Frisbee Dogs by Brightside Disc Dogs!

What's better than watching a dog catch a frisbee?  A BUNCH OF DOGS CATCHING FRISBEES!

Brightside Disc Dogs will be performing Shows at 11:00 & 1:00

Also live interactive demonstrations/workshops with your dog!

Kids Area

We even have stuff for kids too, as if cute pets aren't enough!

  • Face Painting

  • Tips on Bite Prevention

  • LifeLine Workshops

  • Activity Area

Pet Parade

You and your furry friend can walk the parade route with the RESCUE DOGS or watch from any side of the park. All animals must be on a leash and under control to participate in the parade.​ The parade will kick of the Pet Party and Picnic.

Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Line up at 9:45 a.m. on the corner of Kirkwood and Ridgedale

Petting Zoo 10:30-1:30

Come pet some little guys!

  • Miniature cow

  • Miniature Pony

  • Pig

  • Goat

  • Chickens and more....

 

Come pet between 10:30 and 1:30

Photo Booth

Come on!  Dress up with your animal and take a pic!

Pageant Show

Pet Pageant Show

Walk the red carpet with your pet! 

 

Enter one (or more) of these categories:

  • Best Dressed

  • Silliest Costume

  • Most Handsome

  • Fanciest Diva

  • Largest

  • Tiniest

  • Fluffiest

  • Cutest Couple (match your pet)

  • Most Unusual Pet

Begins at Noon! 

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION BOOTH

Pageant show is at the stage platform

Cake Walk - All Day

Win a yummy pet treat! Walk around until the music stops, pause on a paw print, and win a treat to take home.

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