Bark in the Park is coming to Akron on Saturday, May 11!
Join us for the biggest celebration of pets and the people who love them in Summit County!
Pledge Walk and Pet Expo
Pledge Walk | Food Trucks | Beer Garden | Over 80 Local Vendors | Mobile Adoption Center | Blessing of the Animals | Demonstrations | Live Entertainment | Activities | Raffles | Contests | and much, much more!
Schedule of Events: | |||
| 11:00am Gates open! 11:30am Blessing of the Animals & Memorial (underwritten by Hummel Pet Services) 12:00pm Pledge Walk 12:45pm Adoptable Animal Showcase 1:00pm Behavioral Training Demo (with All Dogs Go To Kevin) 1:45pm Dog Agility Demo (with Ohio Disc Dogs) 2:15pm Doggie Ice Cream Eating Contest, Dog & Owner Look-a-Like Contest, and a Doggie Costume Contest!) 2:30pm Fundraising Awards Presentation Contest Information!Visit our Shelter Carnival area to learn more and sign up for our Doggie Contests!
Entry is $5 per entry & takes place on the main stage at 2:15 pm. Spots are limited and prizes to be awarded to top dogs. |
About the Pledge Walk
Join the biggest Dog and People Parade Akron has ever seen! Participants and fundraisers will enjoy a dog-friendly 1-mile leisurely walk through Downtown Akron (at 12:00pm.)
View our Walk Route here
Be a hero and help us reach our goal to raise $30,000 to benefit the animals awaiting adoption at the Humane Society of Summit County! Join our online site or download the form to raise funds individually or as part of a team. Even if you can't come to Bark in the Park, you are welcome to join as a "virtual walker"! As a special thank you - earn rewards for meeting goals and maybe even a coveted trophy for being a Top Dog fundraiser!
Click for fundraising information for:
Individuals | Teams | Virtual Walk
Click here to download the Pledge form:
Click to view more event photos from C. Nic Photographs
Host Committee
Kathy Romito, Chair - Western Reserve Hospital
Roberta Kleinman - Hummel Pet Services
David Israel - First Energy
Sarah Whitford - Allstate
Jewel Debevec
Alex Kesic
Diane Avery
Animals Adopted in 2018
Cruelty Investigations in 2018
Veterinary Exams and Surgeries in 2018