Pooches and humans enjoy the inaugural Bark in the Park

 

On 23 June 2019, Greater Springfield Rotary supported the inaugural Greater Springfield Bark in the Park. The event was organised by the Office of local MP Charis Mullin and Rotary were invited to put on a sausage sizzle, along with several other businesses related to dogs, including, vets, dog grooming, dog adoptions, the RSPCA, food and gifts, and others.

 

The event was a 'barking' success with over 400 people attending with their pooches of many different breeds and sizes, from little Chihuahuas and miniature Dachshunds up to the large breeds such as German Shepherds and Dobermans.  It was easy to see that humans love their 'fur babies' and it was a joy to see how well behaved everyone was, especially the dogs. 

 

Rotary had the opportunity to display their new 'branded' marquee, made possible through a grant for Ipswich City Council's Community Grants Program which provided part of the funding for the Marquee and the Rotary Display Stand.

 

The sausage sizzle was a big hit with both the humans and the pooches. and through generous gold coin donations, Rotary was able to raise over $300 for use in local community projects.  

 

Here are a few of the many photos taken during the morning, and we look forward to seeing all the pooches again at next years Bark in the Park. (Click on the photo for caption).