Animal Lovers: DogFest is Saturday in Reisterstown

Mark your calendar and be sure to attend Baltimore Humane Society’s DogFest on Saturday, Oct. 6, with the entire family!  DogFest, a dog day extravaganza for pet lovers and pet owners is the event’s fifth year celebrating the love of dogs and benefiting animals in need of care and refuge at the 365 acre no-kill shelter.  

Between 5,000 and 10,000 people are expected to gather on the grounds of Baltimore Humane Society in Reisterstown to participate in games, contests, demonstrations, and kid activities.  What makes this event so unusual, though, is that these activities are not just for the families who attend.  They’re also for the dogs! 

This is the opportunity for pet lovers to watch Rover knock down 10 pins in a game of bowling!  Enjoy the antics of dogs trying to find their owners in a game of Hide ‘n Seek or playing Musical Sit ‘n Stay.  Dog owners can have their pet tested for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Award or get some information at the Ask the Vet and Ask the Trainer Booths. 

Decide for yourself if the celebrity judges make the right call for the Best Costume contest, Best Trick, or Best Kisser.   Watch Shakespeare scenes performed about our furry friends or challenge your own dog with an agility course!  There’s even swimming for dogs! 

Here's a list of contests and their times.  Registration is free at the event.  Just look for the Contest Registration Table.

Some of our celebrity guest judges include Stan "The Fan" Charles, Maria Dennis from MIX106.5, Senator Jon Cardin, Little Black from 92Q, Lolo from Magic 95.9, Sheilah Kast from WYPR, Jennifer Franciotti from  WBAL-TV News, Laurie DeYOung from WPOC, and many more!!

Sit back while enjoying a delicious treat from one of the many food vendors including Hot Dog Planet, Woody's Taco Island, Liberty Delight Farms, Kona Ice, South Caroling BBQ, The Nut Cart, and even Tiki's Ice-cream Truck for Dogs. 

Don't forget the kids! They'll have a blast in our Play 'n Learn area jumping on the moonbounce, making some adorable crafts, getting amazing FREE face paint by Fantasy Faces, and watching or participating in animal scenes from Shakespeare performed by The Shakespeare Factory.

The whole family will get some hearty chuckles as every type dog imaginable parades by you decked out in their best costume regalia.  Stroll around the 365 acre wildlife preserve and explore the various vendors and information booths, even a chair massage.  And of course, come inside the kennels and meet the many dogs and cats who are staying at the Baltimore Humane Society’s no-kill shelter while waiting to find their forever homes. 

Join us for this doggone fun day! It all takes place on the grounds of our no-kill shelter on 1601 Nicodemus Road in Reisterstown, rain or shine from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October 6.   We expect thousands of attendees, so don't miss it!  Beat the lines and buy your tickets ahead of time at http://dogfest.org!

About the Baltimore Humane Society

The Baltimore Humane Society, founded in 1927 by Mrs. Elsie Seeger Barton, is an independent, non-profit, no-kill animal shelter, which offers low-cost veterinary care to the public, and a pet cemetery with grief support services.  We receive no funding from the local or federal governments, or any national animal welfare organizations.  The Baltimore Humane Society is a proud member of BAWA (Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance) along with the MD SPCA, BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter), and Baltimore City Animal Control.

For more information about BHS, and how you can contribute, volunteer, adopt, or foster, please visit www.bmorehumane.org or call 410-833-8848.