Dog Day Afternoon At Cottonwood Farm to Raise Money For Canines, Including Shorewood's Rosie

A first-ever fundraiser to benefit area animal shelters and Shorewood resident Rosie the bloodhound has been organized for next weekend.

Dogs of all breeds and sizes and their owners are invited to Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm’s for “Woofapalooza” fundraiser on July 9.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the pumpkin farm right outside Crest Hill at 17250 South Weber Road.

Woofapalooza will feature several “dog-themed” activities including a dog agility course, dogs bobbing for wieners, a dog fashion show, a Frisbee show, and skinny dipping for dogs.

There will also be a doggie parade along with contests for best dressed dog, owner-dog lookalikes, and smallest and biggest dog.

There will be activities for children as well.

During Woofapalooza, local veterinarians will present information on keeping pets healthy and happy and food will be available for purchase.

Admission is $10 per person, dogs are free.

Proceeds from the event will benefit area humane societies as well as “Rosie,” the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s bloodhound. Rosie lives in Shorewood.

For more information, check out the Cottonwod Farm website.