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'Bark In The Park: In Memory Of Tyler' Returns To Bethel

All money raised during "Bark in the Park" will directly benefit Happily Furever After Rescue.

The celebration, organized by Happily Furever After Rescue​, commemorates the birthday of the founder's dog, Tyler, who lost his battle to cancer in December 2021 and would have celebrated his 10th birthday this year on Sept. 24.
The celebration, organized by Happily Furever After Rescue​, commemorates the birthday of the founder's dog, Tyler, who lost his battle to cancer in December 2021 and would have celebrated his 10th birthday this year on Sept. 24. (Jaclyn Gartner)

BETHEL, CT — Fur will be flying later this month as one of the area's pet-friendliest events returns to Bethel.

"Bark in the Park: In Memory of Tyler" will be back at Bennett Memorial Park for its third year on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The celebration, organized by Happily Furever After Rescue, commemorates the birthday of the founder's dog, Tyler, who lost his battle to cancer in December 2021 and would have celebrated his 10th birthday this year on Sept. 24.

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The event is free to attend, but donations are accepted. All money raised during Bark in the Park will directly benefit Happily Furever After Rescue.

This family and pet-friendly event features:

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• Adoptable dogs and cats
• 25+ vendors
• Food trucks
• Raffle with amazing prizes
• Live band
• Arts & crafts
• Face painting
• Balloon twister
• Henna artist
• Caricature artist
• Hair Feathers
• Photo station
• Dog agility course
• Lawn games
• Pet reiki
• Dog kissing booth
• $5 Nail Trims
• Complimentary Starpups Puppuccino station

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