The 13th Annual Walk for the Animals and Bark in the Park Saturday, September 25

Calling all animal lovers . . . paws to take part in this year’s Walk for the Animals and Bark in the Park Pet Expo on Saturday, September 25 in Schouler Park in North Conway.
In its 13th year, the Walk for the Animals aims to break all past fundraising records for the animals in the care of the Conway shelter.

Walk individually, or organize a team. Ask your friends, relatives or co-workers to pledge you in this pleasant meander with other animal lovers through Whitaker Woods. If you don’t have a dog, borrow one or walk in honor of any animal. All proceeds will help the deserving shelter animals, so please start collecting those pledges now!

There are several ways to obtain a pledge sheet: pick one up at the shelter or at one of the many in-town locations, call 603-447-5605 to have one mailed to you, go to our website and download one, or be creative and log in at www.conwayshelter.org and click on the “Design Your Personal Pledge Page Now” link – it’s easy to do, even for non-computer people, and only takes a few minutes – then solicit donations by sending the link to anyone and everyone you know.

A minimum of $30 is required to join the Walk. All registrants will receive a very special one-of-a-kind tee shirt and a goodie bag filled with wonderful donated items. Register early on Friday, September 24 at Four Your Paws Only in North Conway from 5-7 pm. Saturday registration begins at 8:15 am in Schouler Park. Individual and team winners will be announced shortly after the walk through Whitaker Woods. Top fundraisers in both the individual and team categories will win great prizes!

Following the short walk through Whitaker Woods, dogs and their people will gather in Schouler Park for the Bark in the Park Pet Expo. Meet other dogs. Meet other people. Meet other dog-people. Enjoy demos, carnival games, the animal communicator and the dog show.

Presenting sponsors for Bark in the Park 2010 are Well Pet and Adventure Suites.

ARLNH-North is a nonprofit, all-inclusive animal resource center dedicated to the human/animal bond — Encouraging it through animal adoption and education; Protecting it when threatened by violence, disaster or emergency; and Respecting it when broken by death. For more information, please visit the shelter online at conwayshelter.org or call 603-447-5605.
Photo Caption: Dogs adopted from shelters with their people at the 2009 Bark in the Park.