SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 FROM NOON-5:00 P.M.<\/strong><\/p>\n Friends of the Allentown Parks is pleased to present the 4th Annual Allentown Woofstock<\/a>, a dog and family friendly event on September 12 from 12:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. at Allentown\u2019s beautiful Cedar Beach. Exhibitors and animal rescue groups will line the pathway under the shady sycamore trees at the children\u2019s playground. New this year are several Health & Wellness sessions on Pet Nutrition, Behavior Management and Grooming Care. Dogs of all ages and sizes are invited to play Doggie Basketball and go Bobbing for Balls. (Red Light, Green Light and Simon Says will follow the Behavior Management session.) Pet Blessings will be performed at 1:00 and the public is invited to attend demonstrations by Allentown\u2019s Police K9 unit and Judge, the Allentown Fire Department\u2019s arson dog.<\/p>\n Sign up your pooch for three fabulous contests: Pet and Parent Look Alike, Allentown\u2019s Flower Power Pooch and Allentown\u2019s Grooviest Dog! Advance registration is available on-line at www.allentownparks.org. On-site registration begins at noon and contests begin at 3:00 p.m. Prizes are donated by Chaar Pet Supply.<\/p>\n Visit the Friends Book Fair and vie for Silent Auction items while children enjoy coloring, chalk art and more at the children\u2019s area by the volleyball courts. Dogs can relax at the Doggie Rest Station. And, of course, visit with the event media sponsor \u2013 100.7 WLEV and enjoy the fun!<\/p>\n Potential participants must adhere to the following rules and regulations: \u2013 Pets must be leashed (if retractable, must be able to lock on short setting) or otherwise be properly restrained \u2013 Pets must be up to date on vaccinations, people friendly and non-aggressive \u2013 Please do not bring animals that are in heat or under four months old \u2013 Water bowls will be provided for pets \u2013 Owners\/handlers are responsible for their pet\u2019s behavior as well as for cleaning up after them.<\/p>\n Please be conscious of weather conditions for pet safety. For more information, visit www.allentownparks.org <\/a>or call 610-432-7275.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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