Proceeds from this 3rd annual event will benefit the hospital’s 501(c)(3) charity, Laddie’s Legacy.
Laddie’s Legacy with Absecon Veterinary Hospital will return to the Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds this fall for their 3rd Annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Atlantic County 4H Fairgrounds, 3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing. Admission is $7 per person. Kids 12 and under and dogs are free. Dogs must be people-, kid- and other dog-friendly and up to date on vaccines. Dogs also must be on nonretractable leashes.
“We’re not talking about games like cornhole or ladders where your dog just sits next to you looking cute, we mean games and activities that include your dog,” said Cherie Scheurich, Executive Director. “Dog vs. Human pie eating contest, musical sit, a fun scavenger hunt for treats, and more will be available for your pups to play!”
The event will benefit the hospital’s nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, Laddie’s Legacy, which provides financial assistance for families who cannot afford lifesaving care for their pets. Laddie’s Legacy commemorates the life of Laddie, a Maine Coon kitty that was surrendered to Absecon Veterinary Hospital because his owner could not pay for increasing medical fees.
This dog-friendly fundraising event will feature local vendors, over 15 food trucks, a beer garden featuring craft beer from Dr. Brewlittles Beer Company, and a ton of dog-friendly games and activities.
Bark in the Park will feature activities for both dogs and humans, including:
- Beer Garden
- Dog Show
- Petting Zoo
- Food Trucks
- Vendors
- Dog Training Demonstrations
- Doggy Musical Chairs
- Human vs. Dog Pie Eating Contest
- Dog Nose Painting
- Face Painting (for people)
- Duck Pond
- Raffle Baskets
New for this year is the Future Vet Workshop: Children ages 6-12 will be taking a specialized 45-minute class taught by the staff from Absecon Veterinary Hospital learning more about real life work in the veterinary industry. Each student has already begun to get their summer reading packet, anatomy worksheets, and flash cards that will help prepare them for their workshop at Bark! The future vets even get a real working stethoscope and their own (stuffed animal) “patient” to work on during their class. All the spots for this year are already full but make sure you follow on social channels to learn more about future workshops.
Last year’s event helped raise over $10,000 dollars for Laddie’s Legacy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping save pets’ lives. Laddie’s Legacy is a veterinarian-referred vet bill assistant program that has saved countless lives since its inception in 2022. For more information on Laddie’s Legacy and all the lives saved, visit www.laddieslegacy.org.
