Dog lovers join the Baltimore Humane Society to welcome back Dogfest
REISTERSTOWN -- The Baltimore Humane Society's biggest fundraiser, Dogfest, returned on Saturday, uniting kids big and small with furry friends from all over contests and games.
Presented by Best Friends Furever, Dogfest was designed to celebrate the love of dogs and benefit animals in need of care and refuge at the BHS shelter.
The fundraiser featured many prize-winning competitions such as Best Costume, Best Kisser, Best Dancer, Best Owner/Pet Look-alike, Catch the Treat, Musical Sit and Best Pet Trick, judged by a local celebrity panel.
The pet-centric day had games for dogs to play with their people or watch as other pups partake in the fun. These activities include Simon Says, 20-yard dash, bubble chase, paw painting and fun in the sand. There were opportunities to try out an agility or lure course, and dogs could even qualify for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Award.
The Department of Public Safety & Corrections Services K-9 Unit was there to provide doggy demos. Also, the unit demonstrated the skills of their dogs by sniffing the "contraband" on volunteer guests.
Children were invited to enjoy the fun with pet-themed arts & crafts, face painting and a bounce house, while adults were able to peruse the vendor marketplace and visit pet rescue groups with adoptable animals.
This year BHS has a new addition known as Trunk or Treat, which both kids and pets indulged in.
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