This year's BARK IN THE PARK will cater to both four-legged and two-legged family members.

Scheduled for September 20, 2008 at Seneca Park, the fifth annual fundraising event includes a 5K Run and 1 Mile Dog Walk, plus lots of fun activities for families and pets. 7AM to 3PM. Proceeds go to benefit The Animal Care Society - the city's only non-profit, no-kill animal shelter located at 12207 Westport Road.

Pre-registration for the 5K Run/1Mi Walk is $25.
Day-of-event registration fee is $30.

To pre-register, go to www.animalcaresociety.org and find the "Register Online" link in our "Bark in the Park" section. Printable forms are also available for mailing or drop-off at the shelter.

5K Run: Registration begins @ 7am, Run begins at 8am
1Mi Dog Walk: Reistration begins @ 9:30am, Walk begins at 10am

Contests with great prizes will take place all day, including the Canine Idol Talent Contest and Halloween Canine Costume contest (owners are encouraged to dress up, too!). Or if your pet is the athletic type, let them show off their skills in the Agility Course. Other activities will include Pet CPR/First Aid Training, Frisbee demonstrations, K-9 Police Dog Unit demonstration, Obedience/Training classes, and Metro Animal Services' Mobile SPOT Unit. Veterinarians from Pewee Valley Veterinary Center will be microchipping for a fee of $30 from 9:30AM - 1:30PM.

And all the fun won't be just for your furry friends - for a minimal cost, children can get their faces painted, make fun crafts, choose a prize from the Duck Pond, or compete in our Kibble Throw.

Pet-themed booths will be on site with merchandise and information, and chances will be sold to win great prizes through ACS's Raffle. Names will be drawn all day. You can also bid on a number of great gifts that will be offered in our Silent Auction. Yummy treats will be available for pets and their people.

Join us to have a fun-filled day and support a good cause! Proceeds help pay operating costs at Louisville's only no-kill animal shelter.