Our "Bark in the Park" summer edition fell victim to the rain and thunder showers we've been having--we moved up the pet contest by an hour and wrapped things up around 2:30. Thanks to everyone who did turn out to participate and support the event yesterday. Congrats to Sidney Allen Johnson's Payton, who won "Best in Show" in the contest.
We had a wonderful time at Bark in the Park and Family Fun Day today at Confederate Park in Greenville. Here are a few of the photos from the event.
WE NOW HAVE APPROX. 85 PHOTOS ENTERED . . . THIS IS THE FINAL WEEKEND TO SUBMIT YOUR PET PIX! SNAIL MAIL PHOTOS MUST BE POSTMARKED NLT MONDAY JULY 31. DIGITAL IMAGES ACCEPTED THROUGH 10 P.M. WED. AUGUST 2. MESSAGE ME FOR FURTHER DETAILS!
Some of our pet calendar photo contest submissions! Just $7 per entry and no limit on # of entries. Message me for details . . . give your pet a chance to be a calendar star! ALL pets (except snakes) are welcome.
Happy Easter to you and your furry and feathered friends!
Don't forget to place your order for your dog or cat stocking soon . . . buy two or more and SAVE. Two "fancy" (embellished fabric) stockings for just $20 or two "plain" stockings (red mesh) for just $18. Our open house here at the Advocate is actually going to be Dec. 12 so you can pick up your pre-ordered stocking then OR browse our assortment of individual pet toys and special cat mug gift sets and do some Christmas shopping that night for pet lovers and pets alike! We will also have CALENDARS! All proceeds got to Butler County Humane Society!
What a beautiful fall-like weekend! Come join us tomorrow for BARK IN THE PARK and enjoy a picnic in the park with fellow pet lovers. Event starts at 1 p.m. with music by Major Delay, concessions for just $1 each and a bevy of bargains to browse. Pet parade and contest kicks off at 3 p.m. Entry fee per pet is $5. Get your/your pet's pic with Santa for $10 for a 5x7 keepsake photo. Hope to see you there . . . with your furry friends.
Today we celebrated a life well lived by a man who quietly and deliberately set about making his county, community and country a better place to live. Thank you, Herbert Morton, for your love for and dedication to the "wayward animals" of Butler County.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 23 as the Fall edition of BCHS's Bark in the Park returns from 1 to 4 p.m. in Greenville's Confederate Park. Toe-tapping music by DJ Major Delay, fabulous flea market finds, tasty concessions and more. $5 entry fee per pet for the Bi-Annual Pet Parade and Contest set for 3 p.m. All entrants win a prize with a grand prize going to Best All-Around Canine. Photos with Santa--$10 for a 5x7. Come enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon in the park and help homeless animals! For more information, contact Kimberly Horton Matthews at 437-2150, Here are some photos from last fall's BiTP.
Fall is here and we want to remind you of upcoming community and BCHS events where you will find us . . .
OLD TIME FARM DAY (last Saturday in October)
FALL EDITION OF BARK IN THE PARK WITH SANTA! (TBA)
PUPS ON THE PATIO AT WINTZELL'S (TBA)
IRON BOWL BLAST FOR THE ANIMALS (TBA)
We will keep you posted on dates and times!
THE BCHS'S PAWSITIVELY PURR-FECT GIANT YARD SALE IS NOW UNDERWAY AT THE BY-PASS NORTH STORAGE UNITS (EAST SIDE). HERE ARE SOME OF THE BUYS YOU WILL FIND WITH ALL FUNDS GOING TO HELP HOMELESS ANIMALS. <3
Don't forget--tomorrow is the 2nd Annual "Fast & Furry" Car Show tomorrow (August 27) at the Butler County Fairgrounds. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. come and enjoy looking over lots of vintage and classic cars and trucks plus browsing among the new addition of arts & crafts booths this year. Presentation of trophies will take place at 3. Admission is just $1 with all proceeds going to the Greenville Animal Shelter!
