Humane Society of the Ozarks 17th Annual Dogwood Walk

After one postponement and one rescheduling, we finally had the 17th annual Dogwood Walk at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. I think it always cuts down the turnout when you postpone or reschedule, but despite that I think this was still a good event. Northwest Arkansas has some great pet events every year, and this one is not an exception. It was a little soupy, but what's a pet event without a few muddy paw prints on your pants?

I think I would give the "Best Booth" award to the "Love and Peace" booth from Weddington Animal Hospital this year. Their booth was so creative.

We should have the winner for our "Guess the cookie jar" contest ealy this week, so stay tuned to see if you are the winner!!!

More Photos from Springfest and the Dogwood Walk in Fayetteville, from Jennifer Cole

Springfest - Dickson Street, April 26th, 2008

Dogwood Walk - Gulley Park, May 3rd, 2008

Fayetteville Dogwood Walk at Gulley Park

Despite a cold start to the morning, dog walkers were out in full force Saturday at Fayetteville's Gulley Park. A great turnout, and a great finish to the day makes it all worth while. Our free sample treats were such a hit this year we had to call in reinforcements, despite bringing twice as many from last year.

Fayetteville dog walkers snapped up the goodie bags quickly, and were very excited to learn that we were offering free shipping to anywhere in Arkansas - greatly helping with the current gas crunch. We know it's hard to get up to Rogers on a weekly basis for our yummy, all-natural treats. Those fortunate enough to get a goodie bag were also treated to more free samples as well as a coupon for 10 free treats from us at our store in Rogers.

Demonstrations highlighted with agility training by Canine Connection, and Arkansas Search and Rescue, as well as the myriad of vendor booths from folks like us, and the shelters and rescues made for a great amount of information for participants.

This video is just a panoramic shot of Gulley Park during the Dogwood walk. The walk itself is very impressive to see, with the line of people stretching from the gazebo all the way to new north parking lot. I was so busy this year chatting with people I didn't get a chance to photo or video the actual walk - maybe better luck next year!