Save the Date!!! Tails and Trails!

Vendor Booths

Costume Contests

Adoptable Pup Strut

Giveaways

Microchipping (free for the first 50 dogs; max. 2 per family)

K9 unit presentation

$5 per car (all admission will be donated to the Survivor Fund at the Hamilton County Humane Society)

www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com

Grab a leash and your four-legged friend for a day at the park! Join Hamilton County Parks and Recreation and the Hamilton County Humane Society on Saturday, May 15 from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. at Potter's Bridge Park for an event geared towards your doggie! Dog related vendors, activities, giveaways, contest, and on-stage entertainment will make this day a memorable one for you and Fido.

11:30 a.m. White River Greenway Trail
Take a strut on the White River Greenway Trail! Sniff out treats along the way for a chance to win pooch prizes! Complimentary gift will be handed out to all walkers, while supplies last.

12:30 p.m. Look-a-like contest
Do you think you and your dog look alike? Let Hamilton County Parks and Recreation be the judges! Registration is on-site from 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Prizes awarded!

1:30 p.m. Costume Contest
Dress up your doggie in their (We mean your) favorite costume! Registration is on-site from 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Prizes awarded!

2:30 p.m. Adoptable Pup Strut
The Hamilton County Humane Society will show off their pups available for adoption! 

To find out more information about the Tails and Trails event, go to http://www.hamiltonhumane.com/events/tails_trails.htm

For directions and a map of Potter's Bridge Park, go to http://www.co.hamilton.in.us/parks_details.asp?id=2929

Local Bark Parks

Spring is almost here, and what better time to take your best friend to one of our local dog parks---here is a listing of some of the more popular ones in our area:

Indianapolis:
Broad Ripple Canine Companion Zone
1550 Broad Ripple Avenue (pooch passes/dog tags required). All dogs must have current vaccinations to receive tags. Call (317) 327-7161 or visit http://www.indygov.org/

Eagle Creek Bark Park/Gordon Gilmer Dog Park at Eagle Creek:
5900 N. High School Road just north of 56th Street. Pooch passes/dog tags required--must have proof of current vaccinations to receive tags. Call (317) 327-7110 or visit http://www.eaglecreekbarkpark.org/

Indianapolis Humane Society Dog Park:
7929 N. Michigan Road. Park has agility course, open area and trails for people to bring their pets. Shade, trees and park benches available. $30 per year for up to 3 dogs in one family. Must have rabies, parvo, distemper and bordatella for each animal. Call (317) 812-5650 or visit http://www.indyhumane.org/

Fishers:
Pierson Bark Park. 11787 E. 131st Street. 4 fenced-in acres and includes pond with fountain for doggie swimming, small/elderly dog area, brick wall around the entire park and drinking water for dogs. (317) 577-BARK. http://www.piersonbarkparks.com/

Lawrence:
Waggin' Tails Bark Park. 10450 E. 63rd Street. Membership only. Contact City of Lawrence Parks for membership information at (317) 549-4815 or http://www.cityoflawrence.org/

Happy Spring!