Canine Carnival to benefit Whitley County Humane Society on Saturday
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The Whitley County Humane Society's second annual Canine Carnival is scheduled for this Saturday, July 30, 2011, in Morsches Park.
Events begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day.
According to the shelter's coordinator Kassie Harrold, the Canine Carnival will feature several events through out the day. There will be a moonwalk, dunk tank, band, facepainting, dog washing, dog grooming, micro-chipping, demonstrations, business vendors and a dog contest. The dog contest will include: cutest pet, ugliest pet, pet-owner look alike, water biscuit, canine car, unique trick and cutest costume.
All proceeds generated from the event will support the Whitley County Humane Society. Admission is $1 per person and dogs may attend for free.
What follows is the schedule of activities for the day:
10 a.m. – Softball and Cornhole Tournament Begins
11 a.m. – Canine Companions Agility demonstration and speaker
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Ihrie Photography
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Caricature Paintings
11:30 a.m. – HOPE Animal Clinic Speaker
12 p.m. – Director and Coordinator HSWC speak and Sherriff’s K-9 UNIT demonstration
12 to 2 p.m. – Clown
1 p.m. – Dog contest begins
2 p.m. – Boberosa Gun Dog demonstration
The J Taylor Band will be playing between breaks and announcing throughout the day.