Annual Bark in the Park Fundraiser Set for May 11 at Springfield Lake Park

Annual Bark in the Park Fundraiser Set for May 11 at Springfield Lake Park

PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron is preparing for its annual Bark in the Park pledge walk and pet expo presented by Cascade Subaru and the Lisle M. Buckingham Foundation on Saturday, May 11 at Springfield Lake Park from 11AM – 3PM. Bark in the Park, held in conjunction with Springfield Township, is a celebration of animals and an opportunity for you and your pet to enjoy a walk together while raising money and awareness for those animals who do not have a voice. All proceeds will benefit PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron’s animals who are victims of cruelty, neglect, illness and injury, as well as support our adoption services. 

“Our goal is for each participant to raise at least $100,” said Heather Kinaitis, Special Event & Volunteer Coordinator. “More than 90% of PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron’s funding is from individual donations, so get your scout troop, sorority/fraternity, colleagues or even just friends and family together to support a good cause!”

“This is one of our top rated and most attended events and we are striving to make the event bigger and better than ever for 2013,” said Karen Hackenberry, Executive Director of PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron. “We are excited about the family fun atmosphere this event brings, so kick off summer or celebrate the end of the school year with man's best friend!” There will be police dog demonstrations by B.A.R.K, raffle prizes, contests and much more!  PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron will also be showcasing adoptable dogs. 

Registration begins at 11AM, the walk starts at 12PM and the Pet Expo runs from 11AM – 3PM. For more information about Bark in the Park or PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron, visit our website at www.summithumane.org. 

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are still available; please contact Heather Kinaitis at (330)-487-0333 ext. 232 or hkinaitis@summithumane.org for more information.

  

PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron rescues and rehabilitates abused, abandoned and neglected animals of Summit County, places them in good homes, investigates and prosecutes animal cruelty, while striving to set a standard of excellence and leadership in animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs.