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Barking in the Park!
8th Annual Wooftober
By Cassie Johnson
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Halloween is fun for kids, adults, and pets! Once again, the Paducah Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 8th annual Wooftober. Join in this Halloween-themed dog celebration on Saturday, October 22 from 10am - 2pm.
Families and their beloved canine companions are invited to join the tail-wagging fun at Stuart Nelson Park. Head to the field between shelters 2, 3, and 4 located behind the dog park. Bring your favorite hound in their costume and register for the Dog Costume Contest from 10am until 12:50pm.
“Pet parents get very creative with their costume choices,” said Taylor Morsching, Recreation Superintendent for Paducah Parks and Recreation. “We have seen many neat costumes over the years, but we always see something new.”
The costume contest will begin promptly at 1pm and have five categories:
• Clowning Around (funniest costume)
• Large Dog Paws-itively Pup-tastic (best overall costume)
• Small Dog Paws-itively Pup-tastic (best overall costume)
• Top Dog (best owner and dog costume combo)
• Best Dog Team Effort (more than two dogs all in costume)
Vendors, Shopping & More!
Man’s best friend deserves a lot of special treatment and pampering. After all, our dogs are there for us no matter what life throws at us. Shop a wide variety of pet products and spoil your dog just a little more. Visit vendors from local animal shelters and dog training facilities. Check out the groomer’s booths and make plans to get your dog as pretty as a speckled pup. Be sure to sign up for the raffles offered by select vendors.
Unless your dog is inside the gated area of the two dog parks in Stuart Nelson Park, all dogs are required to be on a leash. Be patient and mindful as there will be many dogs and children. Talk with your child about dog safety before they reach out their hand to pet each pooch they meet.
For questions or more information, call Parks and Recreation at 270.444.5166 or visit paducahky.gov/wooftober. Check Facebook for Wooftober hosted by Paducah Parks & Recreation for up-to-date plans. �