It is said

that animals are the first to know when something big is

about to happen. Their strange behavior serves as an

indicator to their owners and it can often precede the

event by a number of days. It has not been reported if

animals have been acting strangely recently, but if they

have it can only mean one thing: Bark in the Park.

The event,

sponsored by the Fayette County Humane Society, is a

fund-raiser planned for Saturday, Sept. 25 at McCurry

Park in Fayetteville for the third straight year. Bark in

the Park features a pet parade, pet contests,

performances from the Atlanta Dog and Disc Club and the

Riverdale Drug Dogs, and door prizes.

The parade

consists of a half-mile walk. Owners and their pets seek

pledges for the walk in order to raise money for the

Fayette County Humane Society. The person who collects

the most pledges will win the grand prize, which is

rumored to be a trip for two. There is a $10 registration

fee for the pledge walk, which begins at 11:30 a.m.

After the

parade/pledge walk, the contests will begin. This year

there have been several new contests added. They include

best costume, portliest pet, curliest tail, longest tail,

largest and smallest spots, best and dumbest trick,

longest ears and ugliest dog. The master of ceremonies

for the contests will be beloved former 11 Alive

meteorologist Guy Sharpe.

After the

prizes are awarded, the demonstrations from the Atlanta

Dog and Disc Club and the Riverdale Drug Dogs will take

place.

Registration

for the walk and the contests begins at 11 a.m. There

will be exhibits and vendors as well as a pet

caricaturist at the event. All pets are expected to be

leashed, licensed, and with proof of vaccinations and

rabies shots. Bark in the Park will run rain or shine.

Call 770-487-1073 for information.

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