Puppy Pride Benefit For Enfield Dog Park Returning Saturday

ENFIELD, CT — After a 1-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 13th Puppy Pride Fun Day benefit for the Enfield Dog Park returns Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the Enfield Moose Club on South Road.

Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Puppy Pride is a free, family-friendly event for young and old alike. It features a variety of canine contests, with categories including hot dog eating, a costume contest and the ever-popular Best Kisser. Contests, which all have minimal entry fees, begin at 11 a.m.

A demonstration by the Enfield Police Department canine unit is always a popular attraction, and a kids' coloring contest has been added to the fun this year.

About 20 vendors will be peddling their wares, and four pet rescue groups will be on hand: Kenway's Cause, Fetching Hearts Rescue, CT Pregnant Dog & Cat Rescue and the Enfield Community Cat Project.

Plenty of raffle prizes will be available, and food and soft drinks will be offered by the Moose Lodge members. Music and emcee services are provided by DJ Tim Jensen.

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit dog park, which is operated exclusively by dedicated volunteers. The park is located on Ecology Drive off Town Farm Road.

For more information, visit www.enfielddogpark.org.

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