Paws in the Park report

Today was the 14th annual Paws in the Park Pet Walk, sponsored by the Dutchess County SPCA.

Here's Joyce Garrity, the executive director of the Dutchess County SPCA, and, of course, Kate:



Bowdoin Park was crowded with pooches and their owners.





And then there were dogs.



A new activity this year was the Puppies of the Caribbean tent. Dogs could don a pirate bandana and then make their way through an agility course.


Including walking the plank.



And get into the crow's nest. This is Addie, who is owned by Laura Wells and her daughter Margaret of New Paltz. Addie is 1-1/2 years old and is a rescue.

A favorite each year is the costume contest.





Also a crowd favorite is Kanine Karaoke. Here is winner Badger and owner Katie Carpenter of Ulster Park.



Pooches sporting yellow bows were adopted from the DCSPCA. Dogs, like 11-year-old Buddy, below, with white bows are waiting to be adopted.


There were displays, like this one from Puppies Behind Bars.


And vendors, selling dog treats.


And then there were more dogs.


This is Debbie Napolitano with Logan, China and Chance. They are with Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation.



Here is Annie Bliss of West Park with her Great Dane Blaze (5-1/2 years old) and poodle mix Mickey (2 years old).


And more dogs.

And Kate.

Don't forget: Saturday is Paws in the Park

Wanna see some synchronized kitties? Well, click here.

That's my offering to all you cat lovers, because tomorrow is going to be dog-centric.

The 14th annual Paws in the Park Petwalk will kick off at 11 a.m. in Bowdoin Park in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Directions to Bowdoin Park can be found here.

The benefit helps the Dutchess County SPCA.

For more information, check out this entry.

Here's a video from two years ago, filmed by my editor Maria Burnham and former reporter Kathianne Boniello, who is now at the New York Post.

Paws in the Park is coming

On Sept. 8 — a Saturday — bring your pooch to Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., for the Lucky 13th annual Dutchess County SPCA Paws in the Park Petwalk.

Kate and I will be there, taking in the fun, food, music and games.

You can collect pledges and raise money for the Hyde Park shelter. Registration and pledge forms are available on the DCSPCA website as well as most vet offices and animal feed stores.

Here's a video from PoughkeepsieJournal.com of last year's event, filmed by my editor Maria Burnham and (now former) reporter Kathianne Boniello.



Paws in the Park begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m.

Here's a link for directions to Bowdoin Park.