McCurry Park

in Fayetteville will be going to the dogs this Saturday from 11 a.m. to

1 p.m. as Bark in the Park returns for a fifth year.

A fund-raiser

for the Fayette County Humane Society and its programs and services, the

event unites all county canines and their owners for a day of walking,

games and demonstrations.

South metro

animal lovers can pick up registration forms at any county veterinary

clinic. The dog owner who raises the most money, and is over the age of

21, will win a trip for two to Savannah. The owner under the age of 21

who raises the most money will receive an entertainment gift certificate

package.

There will

be the same contests as there have been in year's past; Best Trick and

Best Costume, as well as owner/dog games, a silent auction, a Blessing

of the Animals, door prizes and a $25 pet-portrait package. The event

will be emceed by Dan Blankowski and his Magic Music Machine.

There are also

some special additions to this year's program. John Reid, a gemologist

with Mucklow's Fine Jewelry in Peachtree City, will be on hand with his

two dogs, Edge and Carl. Edge is a Border Collie who will perform an agility

demonstration, while Carl is a "retired" pointer. He was the

first agility titled pointer in the U.S. Obedience trainer Diane Gordon

of Puppy Tales also will share her expertise of obedience training using

positive reinforcement.

There is a

$20 registration/entrance fee per family, and all registrants that fill

out forms and raise a minimum of $20 will receive Bark in the Park 2001

t-shirts.

The event will

take place rain or shine and owners must be able to produce certificates

of rabies vaccination if asked. The Humane Society is an all-volunteer,

nonprofit organization, not affiliated with the county-owned and operated

Animal Shelter.

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