Find your pet’s passion at Sunset Woods Park during the first annual WoofFest Family and Pet Festival on Saturday October 12, 2013 from Noon until 2PM. Chicagoland Lab Rescue, Orphans Of The Storm, PAWS North Shore, and Tails of Hope are teaming up this Columbus Day weekend to bring man’s best friend the family and pet festival of 2013 on the North Shore. Past adopters from all four rescue organization and supporters are invited to share in a day of outdoor fun featuring games, contests, and a park walk around. All proceeds of the festival will benefit local rescue efforts.
You and your best friend can visit the K9 Reading Buddies Spooky Stories Corner, brush up on behavior and training tips with Nationally known Trainer and Animal Behaviorist Alex Brooks, or get the Red Carpet treatment from Ray Schuler at Rover’s Place. Kids of all ages will enjoy a scavenger hunt, ghost stories and games of all kinds with CAPT. H the Pirate. Grab a partner and test your three-legged race skills during the Weiner Race Challenge lead by Charlie the Weiner Dog, or simply take in the best BBA flavors with Two Soldiers and a Marine food truck.
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Festival goers will marvel at Noodles The Wonder Dog who will perform on the main stage at 12:30, followed by a park walk around at 1:00 and a Pet Halloween Costume Contest at 1:30. Dr. Kurt Miller of Kurt Miller’s Winnetka Animal Hospital, Len Tenner, Co-President of The Rotary Club of Highland Park/Highwood, and Frank Lomoro, Sunset Foods Vice President and General Manager will judge the Pet Halloween Costume Contest.
The Pet Park Walk Around will be the highlight of the festival kicking off at 1:00. Walk participants are encouraged to register at WoofFest 2013 Entry fee is $25 and includes a festival T-Shirt and goodie bag. For more information visit event organizer Chicagoland Lab Rescue
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“Rescue is costly”, states Co-founder of Chicagoland Lab Rescue Diane Soares and host of the festival. “The dogs we receive must be vetted, often spayed or neutered, and evaluated for temperament all within the first few days of intake. It is only then that we truly know the cost of rescuing that dog. There are times when a dog needs surgery, or treatment for a condition and then the bills really pile up. Yes, rescue is costly, but the alternative is not acceptable. We have a responsibility to help and care for these animals”
Looking to continue the fun? Head over to Port Clinton Square for the Pumpkin Patch and Monster Mash Bash to benefit the PTO's of NSSD112
