Published October 02. 2022 05:07PM
Sunday’s steady drizzle and rain wasn’t enough to keep the paws away from the second annual Bark in the Park fundraiser at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville.
The event, organized by the Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks, brought dozens of dogs and their humans to enjoy a host of activities.
“It is a pretty good turnout considering the weather,” said Jennifer Holman, a Friends board member who arrived with her dogs, Hadley and Mischa.
There were vendors, food trucks, pet photographers, a pet blessing and visits from animal rescue groups.
Proceeds benefited the Friends group to support the mission to inspire stewardship and to sustain and enhance Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests. As at 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, contributions and donations to the program are fully tax deductible. Donations can be made at: http://bit.ly/donatetofriendsoftll.
Jennifer Holman, a board member for the Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks, was on hand of the Friends' second annual Bark in the Park at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville with her dogs Hadley and Mischa. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Andrea Perno of Pawcasso Paintings puts the finishing touches on a work of art that began with pet paw prints at Sunday's second annual Bark in the Park, organized by the Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks. Looking on is William Stoyer. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Dogs and their owners didn't seem to mind the steady rain at the second annual Bark in the Park held Sunday at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville. The fundraiser was organized by the Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Dog and human attendees of Sunday's second annual Bark in the Park socialize by the shore of Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville. The event was organized by the Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS