SALISBURY, MD – Spend the day with your pooch during Paws on Pemberton at Pemberton Historical Park on Saturday, Aug. 27, from noon-4 p.m.
This new, free event is a partnership between Wicomico County Recreation & Parks, the Humane Society of Wicomico County and Funny Farm Petting Zoo. It features local rescues, adoptable dogs, music, vendors, pony rides, face painting and other family-friendly activities.
“I have had a passion for animals my entire life and currently have two rescue dogs that are my entire world,” says Fallon Jackson, program director of childcare & environmental education for Wicomico Recreation & Parks. “I came up with Paws on Pemberton to help connect people to our local rescue agencies and find homes for more pets.”
Rescue agencies attending Paws on Pemberton include the Humane Society of Wicomico County, Dogs Eye View, Inc., Grass Roots Rescue and Talladega Animal Rescue.
Vendors will be on-site with pet goods, dog training and dog daycare services, local art, accessories and home decor. Face painting and henna tattoo artists will also be on-site.
The event will feature a mix of live and DJ music. Food and shaved ice will be available for purchase.
“I hope we are able to assist local animal rescues to find potential adopters, volunteers or supporters,” Jackson says. “This is a rare opportunity to meet adoptable dogs outside of a shelter environment and hear their stories.”
The event is sponsored by Heavenly Gates Pet Cremation, Froggy 99.9 and Q105.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will shift to Sunday, Aug. 28. Stay tuned to Wicomico Recreation & Parks’ Facebook page for updates.
Learn more at www.PembertonPark.org.
