Paws in the Park is Saturday

The Humane Educational Society will host the 17th annual Paws in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Ross’s Landing beginning at 10 a.m.

In addition to participating in Chattanooga’s largest annual dog walk, guests can enjoy food trucks, a dog/ human costume contest and, new this year, a dog cake-eating contest. And, of course, there will dogs on-site ready for adoption from HES.

Paws in the Park raises money for animals sheltered by HES, medical services for needy animals, humane investigation and adoption programs. Participants can choose to walk solo, with their dog(s) and family, or they can rent a shelter dog for the walk.

The dog/human costume contest, sponsored by Nooga Paws, is free to enter. Prizes will be handed out for best dog/kid costume, best dog costume and best adult/dog costume.

Chatta-Cakes Bakery and Petsense are sponsoring the new dog cake-eating contest. Contestants must register in advance for this competition, as limited spaces are available.

The cake-eating contest will have two rounds: one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Six dogs can compete in each round, with a $10 donation to enter. The dog that eats his cake fastest will win, and will receive a gift basket from Petsense.

Paws in the Park participants are encouraged to register early to be guaranteed an event T-shirt for themselves and bandanna for their dog. To register: https://www.heschatt.org/

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