Get Your Bark On, Tampa Bay!

February 14, 2013 |

Author Humane Society Tampa Bay

HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY TO HOLD “BARK IN THE PARK FUNDRAISING WALK FOR THE ANIMALS” MARCH 2

Saturday, March 2 from 8:30am to noon, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) will hold the 26th annual “Bark in the Park Fundraising Walk for the Animals” at Al Lopez Park. Last year, the walk raised nearly $80,000 and all proceeds were used to fund programs and services at HSTB.

Again this year, Al Lopez Park will be transformed into “Dogtown U.S.A.”, a neighborhood full of fun for children, adults and dogs alike. Participants and their pets can visit Vendor Village, Rescue Row, Shop-til-You-Drop Street and Agility Avenue, among many other areas, and take part in Pet Costume/Talent contests. Doggy Fun Zone, a high-energy agility course for everyday dogs that was a huge hit with last year’s attendees, will return as a featured exhibit.

FOX 13’s Charley Belcher will serve as the official event emcee, accompanied by his faithful sidekick and former HSTB adoptable, Tonka.

Top sponsors for the event are Pet Supermarket, Vivint, Petco Foundation and Mastro Subaru.

26TH ANNUAL BARK IN THE PARK

There is a $25 registration fee to participate in the walk portion of the event, which includes an event T-shirt. Access to the festival is free and open to the public but participants are encouraged to raise more money to help HSTB save more lives. Walkers can register on the morning of the event or pre-register online at BarkInTheParkTampa.com.

Also, the third annual “Run to Remember” 5K in memory of Alexis Saunders will be held prior to the Walk for the Animals, at 9:00am at Al Lopez Park. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. For information or to register for the run, visit active.com and search “Alexis Saunders.”

Featured photo by Krista Sparkman Photography.