Each spring, Gwinnett Humane Society hosts PAWfest, a community awareness event that strives to educate the public on pet-related issues while celebrating the human-pet bond. In partnership with the City of Lilburn, Gwinnett Humane Society has moved PAWfest 2014 to a new location – Lilburn City Park.
“The City of Lilburn has graciously agreed to open the park to our furry family members this year to help us celebrate our 21st annual PAWfest,” Gwinnett Humane Society Secretary Cori Koleszar said.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2014Where: Lilburn City Park / 76 Main Street , Lilburn, GA 30047Festival hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PAWfest Pack Hike begins at 9:30 a.m.Admission: Free! All leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
Activities for the day:• 3.5-Mile Pack Hike led by the Atlanta Dog Whisperer, Angie Woods• Live music featuring Radio Cult
• Dog Contests• K9 Agility and Frisbee Demonstrations by K9 Einstein
• Silent Auction benefiting Gwinnett Humane Society• Animal Wellness Clinic with low cost vaccines and microchips
• Animal Communicator Tim Link• Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen Testing
• Educational and Purebred Dog Rescue booths• Vendors, Kids Activities, Food, and much more
Visit www.pawfest.com for more details and an up-to-date schedule of events.
Please bring old blue jeans to PAWfest. Mistermigs.com will donate $1 for every pair of jeans donated.
Media Contacts:
Cori Koleszar, Secretary of Gwinnett Humane Society, 678-549-2006, corikoleszar@gmail.com Roz Schmitt, City of Lilburn Event Coordinator, 770-638-2225, rschmitt@cityoflilburn.com
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