Dogs Take the Lead at San Jose’s Bark in the Park 2009 Presented by Canidae
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Dogs Take the Lead at San Jose’s Bark in the Park on Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in William Street Park (Corner of E. William Street and S. 16th Street) in downtown San Jose, CA. Bark in the Park 2009 presented by Canidae, All Natural Pet Foods, is a fun event that attracts over 3,500 dogs and 14,000 humans. Highlights of the event are the Dog in Costume, Silly Dog Tricks, and Pet-Owner Look Alike Contests. Bark benefits the Campus Community Association, the Humane Society Silicon Valley and San Jose Animal Care Center. For Bark details call 408-793-5125 or visit www.BarkSanJose.org
Located in an expansive, tree lined Neighborhood Park, this casual, family oriented day features contests, music, beverages, food, celebrities, demonstrations, dog-related vendors and services, kids activities. And, dogs, lots of dogs. Admission is free with a $5 donation per dog encouraged.
Special attractions this year are: Dog Costume Contest, 11 a.m., Silly Dog Tricks, 12 p.m. and Pet/Owner Look Alike Contest at 1 p.m. Ongoing activities include: Dancing Dogs, Dog Water Park, Free Dog Agility Course, Rabies Vaccinations, Low Cost Microchipping, Dog Related Vendors, Flyball Canine Relay, Herding Demonstrations, Family Activities, Performing Dogs, Grooming, and Training
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| Public Contact Info: |
| Yelpline: 408.793.5125 |
| email: info@BarkSanJose.org |
| Website: http://www.barksanjose.org/ |
| P.O. Box 90038, San Jose, CA 95109-3038 |
Bark in the Park thanks our sponsors:
Canidae All Natural Pet Foods, Campus Community Association, City of San Jose, San Jose Mercury News, San Jose Water Company, KLIV/KRTY, Star101.3, Sam’s Downtown Feed & Pet Supply, Pet DRx Veterinary Group, Bow Wowzer, Canine Corral Dog Daycare, Pooch Hotel, Paws Crossing Pet Resort, SPOTS, Humane Society Silicon Valley, San Jose Animal Care Center.
About Bark in the Park
Bark in the ParkTM is a fundraising event hosted by the Naglee Park neighborhood's Campus Community Association (CCA). All proceeds benefit the CCA, Humane Society Silicon Valley and the San Jose Animal Care Center.
About the Campus Community Association
Naglee Park is a historic San Jose neighborhood developed on the estate of Brig. General Henry Morris Naglee, a Civil War veteran and prominent California pioneer. The Campus Community Association grew out of Naglee Park to become a strong advocate for neighborhood values in San Jose. As a result, the Naglee Park neighborhood is at the forefront on issues affecting the downtown neighborhoods and San Jose as a whole. http://www.nagleepark.org/
About the Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Humane Society Silicon Valley is one of the largest animal shelters on the West Coast, caring for more than 28,000 animals last year alone. Approximately 91 percent of the animals placed for adoption find new homes. The shelter pets benefit directly from the funds raised at Bark in the Park. http://www.hssv.org/
About the San Jose Animal Care Center
The City of San José created the Animal Care & Services division in 2001. With the completion of the City of San José's new Animal Care Center, the City of San José itself is now providing shelter and field services for San José residents and for residents of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas and Saratoga. http://www.sanjoseanimals.com/
Copyright (c) 1996-2009, CCA. "Bark in the Park" is a trademark of the CCA
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