Bark in the Park 2007TM
What a Dog Wants!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
William Street Park
Corner of William and S. Sixteenth Streets
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, California
Admission free - $5 donation per dog is encouraged
Event Description:
No one knows how to have a rocking good time than a happy dog. 2007 Bark in the Park is What a Dog Wants! The pure joy of being a loved, four-legged family member is evident on the muzzles and mugs of the 3,000 dogs and 10,000 humans that have attended this all-day event in the past.
Located in an expansive, tree-lined Neighborhood Park, this fun, family-oriented day features contests, music, celebrities, demonstrations, dog-related vendors and services, kids activities. Plus, dogs, lots of rocking and rolling dogs.
Bark in the ParkTM is a fundraising event hosted by the Naglee Park neighborhood's Campus Community Association (CCA). All proceeds benefit the CCA and Humane Society Silicon Valley. Both are non-profit organizations serving local communities
Proceeds from the event benefit the Campus Community Association and the Humane Society Silicon Valley. Over the 11 years of Bark in the Park over $10,000 has been given to animal oriented charities. Bark in the Park has also invested over $10,000 to education enrichment in Downtown San Jose Schools, children's literacy programs throughout San Jose, and community outreach, participation and involvement in our surrounding neighborhoods.
Public Contact Info:
Fun Facts:
- Last year Bark attracted approximately 3,000 dogs and 10,000 humans
- Dog window shopping - future dog owners use this as an opportunity to check out breeds
- The winner of the dog costume contest last year was 'Link' a dachshund in a hot dog bun.
- Most popular dog names - Abby, Buster, Cody, Daisy, Ginger, Jake, Sophie. Lucky, Lucy
- Dogs named after sweets - Hershey Chocolate, Twinkie, Marshmallow, Eclair
- Dogs named after alcoholic beverages - Zinfandel, Jack Daniels. Martini, Guinness, Kahlua
- Doggie tourists - Dogs from Texas and Illinois, and the California cities of San Luis Obispo and Chico visited last year's Bark in the Park.
Event Highlights:
Dog Costume Contest - 11 a.m.
Silly Dog Tricks - 12:00 pm.
Pet/Owner Look Alike Contest - 1:00 p.m.
Bigson - The World's Tallest Puppy - All Day
Ongoing Activities:
Dog Water Park
Dog Product and Service Vendors
Dancing Dogs
Free Dog Agility Course
Sheep Herding Demonstration
99 cent Rabies Vaccinations
Dog Rescue Organizations
Rally Obedience
Food and Beverages
Live Music
Flyball Canine Relay
Sponsors:
Campus Community Association
San Jose Mercury News
Humane Society Silicon Valley
San Jose Water Company
KLIV/KRTY
City of San Jose
Sam's Downtown Feed & Pet Supply
SPOTS
Gussied Up Boutique
Emily Oakley and Lisa Paz-Furtado at Kellar Williams Realty
Eagle Pack Pet Foods
NorCal Waste Management
Zanotto's Downtown Market
San Jose Conservation Corps
Graphic T's
Richbourg Illustration
San Jose Mailing
ES Designs
About the Campus Community Association
Naglee Park is a historic San Jose neighborhood developed on the estate of Brig. General Henry Morris Naglee, a Civil War veteran and prominent California pioneer. The Campus Community Association grew out of Naglee Park to become a strong advocate for neighborhood values in San Jose. As a result, the Naglee Park neighborhood is at the forefront on issues affecting the downtown neighborhoods and San Jose as a whole.
Website:
www.nagleepark.orgAbout the Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Humane Society Silicon Valley is one of the largest animal shelters on the West Coast, caring for more than 28,000 animals last year alone. Approximately, 91 percent of the animals placed for adoption find new homes. The shelter pets benefit directly from the funds raised at Bark in the Park. Website:
www.hssv.orgCopyright (c) 1996-2008, CCA. "Bark in the Park" is a trademark of the CCA