Barktoberfest, Rover Romp come to the park | SLIDESHOW

Barktoberfest and the Rover Romp 3K and 5K fun walk/run – the Auburn Valley Humane Society's annual fundraising event for homeless and abandoned animals in the community – invaded Roegner Park on Saturday.

October 12, 2014 2:06 pm
The field of shoes and paws takes off for the Rover Romp 3K and 5K fun walk/run at Roegner Park on Saturday.
The field of shoes and paws takes off for the Rover Romp 3K and 5K fun walk/run at Roegner Park on Saturday.

Reporter staff

Barktoberfest and the Rover Romp 3K and 5K fun walk/run – the Auburn Valley Humane Society’s annual fundraising event for homeless and abandoned animals in the community – invaded Roegner Park on Saturday.

The event included prize drawings, a pet costume contest, vendors, 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.

To learn more, visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.

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PHOTO BELOW:

Judy Craid, a volunteer at the Auburn Valley Humane Society, with Slider, who is up for adoption.
Rachel Ciampi, Reporter