3rd Annual Paws in the Park 

Saturday, May 3rd (Rain Date: May 4th)10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Rotary Pavilion at Nevers Park<<<click for map<<<, South Windsor

       Enter Dog Contests             Win Prizes                     Meet Businesses

       
 Free"Doggie" Bags          Tea Cup Auction            Demonstrations

• Dogs Welcome (We ask that they remain on a leash)
• !!Free!! Admission
• Free Contests - Sponsored by Petco                                   (Let your dog show off their skills; top 3 per contest get prizes)
• Doggie Bags (free giveaways) for the first 400 visitors (Courtesy of Pets Press)
  
• Food & Vendors (breeders, vets, groomers, day care providers and more)
• 10 a.m. dog walk w/ Country 92.5's Wendy Steele and her dog Caleb!!
• Demonstration by Fidelco, DAWGS & Oulundsen's Tae Kwon Do
• Special guest judge for our free dog contests Channel 8/MyTV 9 reporter Jodi Latina 
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• Kids Coloring Contest sponsored by State Farm Insurance

All Proceeds Benefiting

Check out our Schedule of Events to find out the times for our free contests and exciting demonstrations happening throughout the day. No registration necessary!

Paws in the Park. This event is for the dogs! That's right an event entirely for man's best friend featuring a wide variety of attractions for our canine buddies.  It's not only a great event for dog owners and dog lovers, but also for both businesses that service the canine community such as breeders, trainers, groomers, vets, food, etc and those that just want to show their support for our animal friends.  All Businesses are welcome to be a part of this unique event and may choose from booth space, display banners, doggie bags, business card ads and more to reach all those dog owners.  We are now accepting Vendor and Sponsor applications. For more information or questions please contact Paul@ PawsintheParkSW@aol.com or 860-632-1544.

Please visit these companies at Paws in the Park:

• Brady's Place Doggy Day Care        Fred Astaire Dance School      Pets Press
• Chiropractic Family Health Center    State Farm Insurance              Best Friends Pet Care
• VCA Valley Animal Hospital            Camp Bow Wow                    Lynn's Tupperware
• Noah's Ark Animal Workshop          Furry Friends Outfitters          Shure Pets
• South Windsor Fire Dept.                Wysteria Handcrafts               Petco
• So.Windsor Veterinary Clinic           South Windsor Kennel Club    DAWGS
• Precious Paws                                Saide Mae Foundation            Shoppers Dream
• Hometown Buffet                       South Windsor Park & Recreation
• Peoples Products                            Friends of the South Windsor Bark Park

 Plenty of food and refreshments at the event

• Campions                                       Giggles, LLC (Kettlecorn)

Thanks to our corporate sponsors

• Julie's Barks and Bubbles, LLC     Rockville Bank                  PETCO 
• Brady's Place Doggy Day Care     Frank Forzano, Realtor       The Painted Pet 
• First Town 4-H Service Clubs       Stop & Shop                      CHH Engraving
• Oulundsen's Tae Kwon Do           New Alliance Bank             Bark Busters
• VCA Valley Animal Hospital         Hartford Wolf Pack            Canine Fence Company
• New Britain Rock Cats                 Office Depot                      Price Chopper
• Fred Astaire Dance Studio            Highland Market                 U-Store-It
• Carrie's Creative Catering             South Windsor Arena          Subway
• National Amusements                  Chiropractic Family Health Center
• Panera Bread

Directions from I-91 North of Hartford:

• Take I-91 S to I-291 S EXIT 35
• Merge onto I-291 S toward UD-5 / SOUTH WINDSOR 1.9 miles
• Take the US-5 N exit EXIT 4 / 0.3 miles
• Stay STRAIGHT ramp becomes ELLINGTON RD / CT-30 3.9 miles
• Turn LEFT onto SULLIVAN AVE / CT-194 0.7 miles
• Turn RIGHT onto SAND HILL RD 0.4 miles
• Turn LEFT onto ABBE RD EXT
• Park in 2ND LOT on LEFT

Directions from I-91 South of Hartford:

• Take I-91 N to I-84 E EXIT 29
• Follow Directions for I-84 West of Manchester