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2010 Bark Around the Park

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WHEN:  Saturday, April 17th from 12noon - 4pm (rain date April 18th)

WHERE: Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh

WHAT:  Rabies and micro-chip clinics, sponsor exhibits, vendor exhibits, adoption opportunities, contests, giveaways, and MORE!

Bark Around the Park began in 1990 as an opportunity for local non-profits and rescue groups to share their information with the public. The event has grown substantially over the years and is one of Raleigh's largest, FREE dog events. 

Please come by the Friends of Millbrook Dog Park booth and say "HI".

 

Doggie Olympics:

  • 12:30pm: 25M Sprints -- dogs and owners must run together
  • 12:45pm: Come and Get It -- dogs race to a tennis ball and return to the starting line, dogs and owners must run together
  • 01:00pm: Doggie High Jump -- dogs jump over a bar and highest jump wins, dogs must be on leash
  • 01:15pm: Hectic Hurdles -- dogs race and jump hurdles, dogs and owners must run together while only the dogs have to jump 
  • 01:30pm: 100M Relay -- teams of two dogs each running 50M, dogs and owners must run together

Doggie Contests:

  • 02:00pm Pet/Owner Look Alike Contest (just like it sounds)
  • 02:30pm Dog Show with competitions for Best Beggar, Smallest Dog, Best Dressed, Largest Dog, Coolest Trick

 Frisbee Contest:

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm Warm UP
  • 01:30pm - 03:00pm  Competition

 Dog Bone Hunts  (throughout the day)

 Agility & Obedience Demonstrations  (provided throughout the day by the AKC)

 Rabies and Micro-chip Clinics (provided throughout the day by Wake County)

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I have to pay to attend Bark Around the Park?
A: No, the event is free (only vendors wishing to sell items must pay).

Q: Will food be available?
A: A food vendor will be outside the main entrance.

Q: Will I need to clean up after my dog?
A: Yes, Yes, Yes!

Q: Must dogs remain on leash?
A: Yes, all dogs must be on a 6ft or shorter leash at all times. A maximum of 2 dogs per owner is recommended.

Q: Do I need to bring my dog's vaccination record to the event?
A: No, but your dog is required to wear a current rabies vaccination tag.

Q: Where do you park for the event?
A: Parking will be at Millbrook Exchange Park, overflow parking will be at Millbrook High School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 08:15
 

Successful Work Day - March 13

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Thanks to all for your efforts on Saturday, March 13th's, work day. 
 
Twenty-five to thirty people helped out throughout the day and a lot was accomplished.  The park was cleaned on the inside and on the outer perimeter.  The gazebo area and the front entrance were both cleaned out and swept. What seemed like hundreds of wheel barrels of mulch were moved in the big and small dog park areas.
 
Great job to all!!
 
 
 

Work Day - Saturday, March 13

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Our next work day at the dog park is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th, from 9:00am until 12:00pm (weather permitting).

As with all of our work days, we need volunteers for the following tasks:

  • General cleaning - pick up trash and anything else that shouldn't be left laying around inside and around the park
  • Mulch Moving - Move mulch from the large mulch mountains over to where we need ground cover
  • Weed and brush removal - things that fall from the trees and isolated weeds that have grown up need to be removed
  • Remove excess mulch from gate leading into the shelter

If you can spare some time and labor to help us keep the park in good repair, we would really appreciate it. One of the things we really need during the work day is more wheelbarrows. If you have one you can bring for the work day to help move mulch, it would be a tremendous help.

Whether you can work the entire three hours or for just a few minutes, we can use your help! 

If your schedule permits, we hope to see you there!

 

POSTPONED - Work Day February 6

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The scheduled work day on Saturday (February 6) has been canceled.  With the recent snow and the expected rain, we feel it will be too wet to work.

Please check back for the rescheduled date. 

 

 

Work Day - Saturday, February 6

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Our next work day at the dog park is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th, from 9:00am until 12:00pm (weather permitting).

As with all of our work days, we need volunteers for the following tasks:

  • General cleaning - pick up trash and anything else that shouldn't be left laying around inside and around the park
  • Mulch Moving - Move mulch from the large mulch mountains over to where we need ground cover
  • Weed and brush removal - things that fall from the trees and isolated weeds that have grown up need to be removed
  • Remove excess mulch from gate leading into the shelter

If you can spare some time and labor to help us keep the park in good repair, we would really appreciate it. One of the things we really need during the work day is more wheelbarrows. If you have one you can bring for the work day to help move mulch, it would be a tremendous help.

Whether you can work the entire three hours or for just a few minutes, we can use your help! Even if you can't do anything other than come by and say "Hello", we'd love to see you there.

If your schedule permits, we hope to see you there!

 
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