Check out the 21st annual Barkapalooza Dog Walkathon and Pet Expo in Lisle
LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Every dog has his day. The 21st annual Barkapalooza Dog Walkathon and Pet Expo to benefit the West Suburban Humane Society is back at Lisle Community Park this weekend.
West Suburban Humane Society Executive Director Carolyn Mossberger explained what's in store for Barkapalooza guests, who may even go home with a newly-adopted friend from the pet expo!
The walkathon aims to raise money for homeless pets. All proceeds from the annual fundraiser will support the humane society. Dog walkathon participants may set up a fundraising website at www.firstgiving.com/wshs.
Visit the family-friendly fest for dogs and their people from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday. Lisle Community Park is located at 1825 Short Street in Lisle, Ill.
Adult registration before Sept. 19 is $15, and $20 after. Participants with $100 or more in collected pledges will have their registration fee waived and walk for free. Children under age 12 will walk for free. Parking is also free.
Schedule of Events on Sunday, Sept. 28:
9:30 a.m. Early Registration
10 a.m. Blessing for the Animals
10:15 a.m. Let the Walk begin!
10:30 a.m. B-Noz the Clown: Face painting, balloon sculpture and games
10:30 a.m. Agility Junkies Demonstration
11:30 a.m. Dog Scouts of America Doggy Olympics
2 p.m. Raffle winner announced
About the West Suburban Humane Society
Founded in 1972 as a lost and found referral service, the volunteer based West Suburban Humane Society, located at 1901 West Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, Illinois, is dedicated to operating an animal shelter for the purpose of finding safe, permanent, compatible homes through the adoption of domestic dogs and cats. Servicing the six counties of DuPage, Will, Cook, Kane, Kendall, Lake and McHenry, the WSHS believes in educating the community on humane and responsible dog and cat care as a means of ending the unnecessary euthanasia of adoptable companion animals, as well as controlling pet overpopulation by spaying and neutering all animals in their care and encouraging pet owners to do the same. The WSHS works for animal advocacy, care and education through fundraising. For more information about the West Suburban Humane Society or to donate, please call 630-960-9600 or visit www.wshs-dg.org.
