San Jose Bark in the Park 2010 has added a new contest, Happy Dog Tail
Wagging, at this premier dog and family oriented event. Happy dogs and
their owners are encouraged to come to this years San Jose Bark
in the Park on Saturday, September 18, 2010, 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.
The Happy Dog Tail Wagging contest is in addition to three other
contests that are extremely popular and fun to watch, even if your dog
isnt competing. These contests are held at the main stage at William
Street Park and are scheduled at the following times.
Dog Costume Contest, 11 a.m.
Silly Dog Tricks, 12 p.m.
Pet/Owner Look Alike Contest, 1 p.m.
Happy Dog Tail Wagging, 2 p.m.
Bark
in the Park 2010 presented by Canidae All Natural Pet Foods is a
fun, family oriented event that attracts over 3,500 dogs and 15,000
humans. Highlights of the event are the Dog Contests. Bark benefits the
Campus Community Association, 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.
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,
Sams
Downtown Feed & Pet Supply, Canine
Corral Dog Daycare, Paws
Crossing Pet Resort, SPOTS,
Visit Mendocino County, Banfield Pet Hospital, Humane
Society Silicon Valley, and San
Jose Animal Care Center.
About Bark in the Park
Bark
in the ParkTM is a fundraising event hosted by the Naglee
Park neighborhoods 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 Jos created the Animal Care & Services division in
2001. With the completion of the City of San Joss new Animal Care
Center, the City of San Jos itself is now providing shelter and field
services for San Jos residents and for residents of Cupertino, Los
Gatos, Milpitas and Saratoga. http://www.sanjoseanimals.com/
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