St. Charles County Paws in the Park Is Saturday

The St. Charles County Parks Department will host its 8th annual Paws in the Park celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at . 

This year’s event will be held inside the unique off-leash dog area of the park, which features a large pond for dogs to splash around and play in. Pet lovers from across the region can attend this fun, free off-leash dog-festival packed with contests, prizes, sponsor giveaways and K-9 and obedience skills demonstrations. 

“Paws in the Park has grown to be one of our most popular programs of the year,” County Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer said.

Beginning at 11 a.m., Ares, a specially trained dog from the  K-9 Unit, will conduct a drug search with a seized car, followed by a suspect tracking exhibit in the park. 

At noon, a local trainer from Helping Hounds Training will showcase her dogs with obedience and skills demonstrations.

Other activities going on throughout the day include, “Best Trick” and “Fastest Pond Ball Retrieval” contests with prizes awarded to the top dogs! 

A $250 gift certificate to Kennelwood Pet Resorts will be raffled off during the event, as well as a couple of elevated dog diners from Best Friend’s Diners.

Event sponsors will also provide many dog-friendly services:

• $10 micro-chipping provided by the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center
• Free nail clippings administered by Westinn Kennels
• Limited mobile pet grooming available by Goin’ to the Dogs, Time for a Trim, Wags to Riches and Love your Mutt
• Dogs for adoption through the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center.

While enjoying all the festivities, pet lovers and their four-legged friends can also purchase some tasty treats. Members of Guardians Auto Club will hold a barbecue fundraiser to benefit needy St. Charles County families.

LadyBug Snow Cones will also be selling tropical icy treats that even Fido will enjoy.

For more information about the Paws in the Park event, contact Parks Marketing Coordinator Nancy Lee Gomer at 636-949-7535.