BARKtober Fest Oct. 11, 2008 (Gilbert Towne Center)

BARKtoberfest is a party in the park October 11, 2008 for adults and children to celebrate the relationships we share with our most loyal of friends—DOGS!  BARKtoberfest is sponsored by the Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit, no kill animal shelter.  The Town of Gilbert, one of the sponsors for the annual BARKtoberfest from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm  will be held at the Gilbert Civic Center in Gilbert.

Local Gilbert residents, and others from all over the valley are invited for free to bring their pooches for a day of fun in the sun. There will be shopping, live entertainment, dog wash, DOGvinci (where your dog is turned into an artist), dog adoptions, raffle, contests (costume,look-a-like, best trick, etc.), and more will keep both people & pooches entertained. Funds raised from this event aid in saving the lives of homeless dogs and cats in our community. Admission is FREE but some activities may require a donation to participate!  BARKtoberfest downloadable flyer here.

Last year I attended my first BARKtoberfest and we adopted my little guy, ‘Taco‘ there! He has now been apart of our family a year and we have adapted really well. Outside of his puppy chewing issues, we adore him! He has a fun personality and I can’t imagine him not with us!

Last year I was in awe at how many different breeds in attendance and some I had no idea that existed!  You will see unique breeds for sure! Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the day dog-watching.

Please remember that all dogs must be leashed and aggressive ones should be muzzled. There are bags available to clean up after your dog and a Frisbee or two is always around for a toss.

I recommend getting there early as it still gets very hot by noon in October. Bring plenty of your own water for you and your pet. Feed your dog before attending–it keeps them from eating all the treats that are available, preventing that awful upset tummy he might get later. (And we all know how awful that is to clean up)

The event is held at a the Gilbert Town Center located at 50 E. Civic Center Drive in Gilbert on Saturday, October 11th, 2008 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See you there!

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