Oct. 3—BARNESVILLE — Rainy weather and gloomy skies Sunday did not deter people from bringing their four-legged friends to Locust Lake State Park for the Bark at the Park fundraiser.
Sharon Gladski, president of Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks, said the 2021 Bark in the Park was such a success it was decided to bring it back this year and hopefully make it an annual event.
"We had a great turnout last year," she said. "This year we expect more vendors and more people."
This year's event was co-sponsored by Fairway Subaru of Hazleton and Explore Schuylkill.
Gladski said dog owners do not often have the luxury that non-dog owners have as far as going places that allow for their companions to tag along.
Bark in the Park is different.
"This is a great opportunity for dog owners to get together and enjoy a day at Locust Lake State Park with their fellow dog owners," she said.
On hand this year were representatives of Fairway Subaru in conjunction with Subaru Loves Pets Month.
The first 100 people attending received a Fairway Subaru bag, a Subaru bag holder for waste bags, a Wondercide natural flea and tick sample, a Nulo dog food sample, a chicken roll or doughnut rawhide alternative from Bradley Caldwell and Ethical Pet and a Koch Farm Supply food sample and coupon.
The first 90 bags also contained a Subaru flying disc.
In addition to vendors and food trucks, pet owners had the chance to talk to members of two animal rescue groups: Pawsitively Purrfect Rescue and the Fresh Start Animal Rescue League Inc.
Jennifer Holman, a member of the Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks, said Bark in the Park has grown from last year and will probably become bigger and more well attended in the years to come.
"We have dogs large and small, all sizes and all breeds, and they all seem to get along," she said.
Marianne Everdale, of Pottsville, walked around with her two fur babies, Tily, a full breed Yorkshire terrier, and Lily, a mix of Yorkshire terrier and shih tzu, or shorkie, accompanied by her neighbor, Jim McGeoy.
Everdale said she came to the 2021 Bark in the Park and had a great time. Despite the dismal weather conditions, the woman said she had to come back this year.
Along with having an afternoon out, showing off her fur babies and seeing all the event had to offer, Everdale said she likes to support animal related rescues and other businesses.
"We came out to support them but also to have a good time," she said. "Too bad it's not real sunny."
Kelsey Kodack, of Shenandoah, came to Locust Lake on Saturday thinking that was the day of the Bark in the Park.
After learning she was a day early and walking her golden retriever, Duke, around the park, she went home only to come back on Sunday.
Duke, who had to have a front leg amputated, enjoyed being outdoors.
Kodack said her dog came from the Fresh Start Animal Rescue League, and thanks to that organization has his forever home.
"I just wanted to support the Fresh Start Animal Rescue League," she said. "He (Duke) came from a bad situation but thanks to them, he's happy and safe."
Holman said Bark in the Park is one of many events planned and coordinated by Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks to bring awareness of all both parks have to offer.
She said that all of the proceeds raised by Bark in the Park will benefit the friends organization.
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