FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2010 PRESS CONTACT: Lisa Griffin, 897.1137; 553.7793 ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY OFFERS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN AT BARK IN THE PARK SEPT. 18 Louisville, Ky.---Two- and four-legged (canine) members of the community are invited to enjoy a tail-waggin’ good time at the Animal Care Society’s (ACS) Seventh Annual Bark in the Park and Woof Walk. The Saturday, Sept. 18 event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Seneca Park, is the no-kill shelter’s main annual fundraiser. The day’s schedule of events: 9 a.m.: Woof Walk to benefit the ACS ($25 donation per walker, early registration)(Day of event $30) 9:30 a.m.: vendor booths open and Flying Houndz perform 10-10:30 a.m.: adoptable pets parade (animals from local shelters) 10:30 a.m.: Canine Idol competition 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Donny Dynamite & the Dynamos perform Noon: photo time for former ACS dogs and their adopted humans 1 p.m.: pet Halloween costume contest 1:30-2 p.m.: Flying Houndz perform 2-2:30 p.m.: police canine unit demonstration 2:30 p.m.: raffle prizes awarded Food and dog-themed booths, crafts for the kids, contests and much more will round out the fun. Established in 1984 and located at 12207 Westport Road, east of the Gene Snyder Freeway, the Animal Care Society is the area’s only no-kill shelter for dogs and cats. The Society operates as a private non-profit organization under Section 503 of the Internal Revenue Service code. Annual membership dues, bequests, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent of tax laws. The Society does not receive grants from any local, state or federal agency. For more information about Bark in the Park or the Society, visit www.animalcaresociety.org or call 502.426.6303.