Barktoberfest for the Ankeny Dog Park October 9, 2010

Area dog-lovers are invited to the Ankeny Dog Park’s biggest dog party – the 3rd Annual “Barktoberfest” at Chips Restaurant in Ankeny, Saturday, October 9, from 1-5 p.m.

This year’s lineup includes:
· Human & Canine Refreshments ~ Chips and Brown Dog Bakery

· Agility Demonstrations ~ Canine Craze Performance Center

· Grooming & Nail Painting ~ Pawsitively Pampered (Nail Trims $5)

· Doggie Glamour Shots ~ CLIX Portrait Studios ($5)

· Contests & Prizes ~ Cake Walk, Hot Dog Bob, Halloween Costume, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Largest & Smallest Dog ... and more!

The Ankeny Dog Park officially opened Sept. 17, but fundraising continues to support future amenities. Barktoberfest provides another opportunity to bring people and their pets together in a fun social environment.

In addition to Community State Bank’s $30,000 title sponsorship commitment, generous Dog Park sponsors and event supporters include: Ashley’s Pet Sitting Service, Bark Busters, Brown Dog Bakery, Canine Craze Performance Center, Chips Restaurant, CLIX Portrait Studios, Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital, 4 Paws Unleashed, Robidoux Country Kennels, Scooper Troopers and Tri-County Boarding Kennel.

For more information, visit www.AnkenyDogPark.org, or contact Jacquie Holm-Smith at 419-3148.

Official Website: http://www.ankenydogpark.org/Event-Barktoberfest2010.htm