Popular Bark In The Park Event Raises More Than $5,000

The top female and male finishers in the 5K race were Noel Whitall at 17:43 and Mark Mellea at 19:16. 

Megan Drapkin and her dog were first in the Top Female with Dog spot, finishing at 20:41, while Gordon Johnson won Top Male with Dog at 22:15.  

For the mile race, Donald Johnson took Top Male andErin Rhinesmith was Top Female. Dillon Boyle and his dog were first in the Male with Dog category, and Kayleigh Munt  and her dog were top Female and Dog. 

Team "Big Bad Woof" took home the team challenge top fundraising prize for raising $2,025, Jennings said.

"Once again, we had an amazing turnout at the 5K-9 Bark in the Park," said Joe Jennings, American Rescue Dog founder.  "Dogs and people alike were having a great time.  We are already looking forward to next year!"  American Rescue Dog rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes puppies and dogs from shelters, rescue groups, backyard breeders, puppy mills and owners that can no longer care for their pets.  "Through the fundraising efforts of the race participants, we were able to raise over $5,000 for the dogs."

According to Councilman Brendan Weiner who chaired the Bark in the Park, “An event of this magnitude could not have been so successful without the support of the community and our sponsors.” Councilman Weiner went on to say, “I want to express my gratitude to all those who were part of this event. The Rotary’s share of money raised from this event will go directly back to our community to provide scholarships to Manchester High School students and to help fund local charities.”

The Top Female and Male finishers in the 5K race were Noel Whitall at 17:43 and Mark Mellea at 19:16.  Megan Drapkin and her dog fetched Top Female with Dog spot, finishing at 20:41, while Gordon Johnson  won Top Male with Dog at 22:15.   For the mile race, Donald Johnson took Top Male and  Erin Rhinesmith was Top Female. Dillon Boyle and his dog were first in the Male with Dog category, and Kayleigh Munt  and her dog were top Female and Dog.  Team "Big Bad Woof" took home the team challenge top fundraising prize for raising $2,025.

"Once again, we had an amazing turnout at the 5K-9 Bark in the Park," said Joe Jennings, American Rescue Dog founder.  "Dogs and people alike were having a great time.  We are already looking forward to next year!"  American Rescue Dog rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes puppies and dogs from shelters, rescue groups, backyard breeders, puppy mills and owners that can no longer care for their pets.  "Through the fundraising efforts of the race participants, we were able to raise over $5,000 for the dogs."

According to Councilman Brendan Weiner who chaired the Bark in the Park, “An event of this magnitude could not have been so successful without the support of the community and our sponsors.” Councilman Weiner went on to say, “I want to express my gratitude to all those who were part of this event. The Rotary’s share of money raised from this event will go directly back to our community to provide scholarships to Manchester High School students and to help fund local charities.”

The Top Female and Male finishers in the 5K race were Noel Whitall at 17:43 and Mark Mellea at 19:16.  Megan Drapkin and her dog fetched Top Female with Dog spot, finishing at 20:41, while Gordon Johnson  won Top Male with Dog at 22:15.   For the mile race, Donald Johnson took Top Male and  Erin Rhinesmith was Top Female. Dillon Boyle and his dog were first in the Male with Dog category, and Kayleigh Munt  and her dog were top Female and Dog.  Team "Big Bad Woof" took home the team challenge top fundraising prize for raising $2,025.