Barktoberfest, Rover Romp to invade park

Barktoberfest and the Rover Romp 3K and 5K fun walk/run – the Auburn Valley Humane Society's fourth annual fundraising event for homeless and abandoned animals in the community – returns Saturday, Oct. 10 at Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE.

August 26, 2015 5:57 pm
Dogs and their owners start the Rover Romp walk/run during last year’s Barktoberfest at Roegner Park. The Auburn Valley Humane Society fundraiser returns Oct. 10.
Dogs and their owners start the Rover Romp walk/run during last year’s Barktoberfest at Roegner Park. The Auburn Valley Humane Society fundraiser returns Oct. 10.

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Barktoberfest and the Rover Romp 3K and 5K fun walk/run – the Auburn Valley Humane Society’s fourth annual fundraising event for homeless and abandoned animals in the community – returns Saturday, Oct. 10 at Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE.

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes prize drawings, a pet costume contest, vendors, demonstrations, entertainment and food.

The AVHS provides shelter, quality care and love for all the lost, mistreated and abandoned animals in Auburn. It uses every available resource to ensure that each animal is placed into a loving and forever home and promotes responsible pet ownership through education and outreach.

There is no fee to register but the more pledges you collect, the more prizes you win and the more animals you can help.

To register and to learn more, visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.