'Bark In The Park' Returns To Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Bark in the Park will once again take place in Stamford's Latham Park on Sunday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dogtopia Stamford Downtown is presenting the event in partnership with Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel and GetJoy Food & Co. All friendly, well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome.

The event, produced by Stamford Downtown, is free, but cash donations or donated items to animals in need are encouraged.

Items collected will be distributed between participating rescue groups. Suggested items include: canned food, pill pockets, chew toys, martingale collars, Frontline, Heartgard and leashes.

Bark in the Park will feature:

• Photo booth sponsored by Earth Animal
• Free microchip clinic sponsored by sponsored by Rippowam Animal Hospital and OPIN: Outreach to Pets in Need
• Splash zone sponsored by K9Resorts Stamford
• Adoption area sponsored by Veterinary Emergency Group
• Treat bar sponsored by Choice Pet
• Blessing of the animals by Rev. Terri, UUC Stamford
• Contests and demos
• Agility course
• Door prize giveaways, and much more

Vendors include: All Paws on Deck Apparel & Gifts, All Pets Crematory & Remembrance, City Lau, Charlies Traveling Treat Truck, Hands2Paws, Life of Daisy Co., Lulahs Dog Bakery, Origami Owl-Think Goodness, Sit Means Sit Dog Training, TheSewQueen, Resin by Destiny

Participating nonprofits: Adopt-A-Dog, Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause, Lucky Dog Refuge, Red Leash Rescue, Saving Paws Rescue, SNARR Northeast

For more information, go to the Stamford Downtown website, or email [email protected].