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Barkfest & Rover Romp returns to the park

Published 12:48 pm Monday, August 22, 2016

The Barkfest & Rover Romp 3K and 5K Run/Walk
The Barkfest & Rover Romp 3K and 5K Run/Walk

For the Reporter

The Barkfest & Rover Romp 3K and 5K Run/Walk – Auburn Valley Humane Society’s annual fundraiser – returns Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE, Auburn.

Proceeds support the AVHS and its efforts to help homeless and abandoned pets in Auburn.

The event includes a pet owner/pet look-alike contest; best pet costume contest; prize basket drawings; vendors, entertainment, demonstrations and food.

Pledge forms and pledges will be accepted after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Each registered runner/walker will receive a goodie bag filled with animal- and human-related items.

For pledge forms and other information, visit auburnvalleyhs.org.