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FEATURES
Paws in the Park puts people and pets together
Laura Nation-Atchison
10-09-2008
Pets dressed as pumpkins and Santa, as princesses and pirates will be the order of the day Sunday, Oct. 19 in Pell City’s Lakeside Park.
It’s the annual event held for people and pets to enjoy hosted by the Animal Shelter of Pell City and this year’s Paws in the Park promises to be a day pet lovers won’t want to miss out on.
Things get started at 10 a.m. with vendors and entertainment begins at noon,
Pell City’s Steve Schafer leads the programs from the entertainment area inside the large pavilion with performances from Miss Kitty’s dance groups, jazz from One Eyed Mary, the school choirs from Coosa Valley School and Duran North and South, directed by Ginger McCurry.
Country rock music will be performed by Chris Scott and the Lovin’ 44s.
Food and treats of all kinds will be available and pet lovers may wish to bring along folding chairs to spend the day.
“That’s the real idea of Paws in the Park,” said Pat Tucker, vice president for the ASPC. “It’s something for the family to enjoy and for friends to enjoy together throughout the afternoon. And don’t forget to bring the pets.”
Of course, pets must be on leashes or in crates inside the park.
Food vendors who have signed up so far include the Alabama Power Service Organization with hamburgers, chips and drinks; Pete's Shaved Ice; the Smokin' Crows BBQ
sandwiches and drinks; the Dog House with hot dogs, Polish sausage, cotton candy, nachos and drinks; Thunderroad Café with funnel cakes; and R&S Peanuts with boiled and roasted peanuts and soft drinks.
Vendors include the Birmingham Obedience Training Club; Karen and Pam Face Painters for Our Furry Friends; Marvin's Walking and Hiking Sticks; Paws ‘n Claws Bed and Biscuit; The Blind Dog Biscuit Company; Gourdie Burdees’ McDonald K-9 Academy; the Irondale Art Council; Pucker Powder
Flavored Powdered Candy; Premier Designs Jewelry; C.J. Coleman,
children's author; Gilly's Dancin Puppets; Girl Scout Troop 80 and Paws for Pets: Pictures and Props; Earth Treasure Jewelry Handcrafted; Coosa Cable Company; Glass Bead Jewelry; Realty South; Polka Dots
Totes and Candles; Finders Key Purse
Unique and Colorful Keychains;
Morrisworks Handcrafted Woodcarvings; and the St. Clair Farmer's Co-op with dog and cat supplies.
There will also be an antique car show in the park and those who would like to show cars may contact Terry Lee at 205/812-5312.
Weather permitting, tethered hot air balloon rides will be available there will be a nine hole putt putt golf course in place for the day.
Pet contests include events for “Best Costume” and others such as “Owner Pet Lookalike,” “Prettiest Girl” and “Most Handsome Boy” as well as lots of others. The pet contests will begin at 1:30 p.m. and registration for the contests starts at noon.
Those who would like to have vendor space for Paws in the Park may call the Animal Shelter of Pell City at 205/814-1567.
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Laura Nation-Atchison is The Daily Home features editor.
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