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Peoria Humane Society's 17th annual Bark in the Park will take place on the Peoria Riverfront beginning at 11am on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

Activities include a canine carnival, pawprint painting, dog olympics, doggie toe nail trimming, kids' activities, demonstrations, souvenir photos, vendors, canine good citizen testing, raffles, food, and more.

All dogs attending must be registered for the event and each dog requires a separate registration form & fee. Only one dog per person. You can also register and participate without a dog. Each registrant receives a Bark t-shirt, bandanna, goodie bag, souvenir photo & may bring one dog to the event. Admission is $5 for ages 13 years and over and free for ages 12 & under.

Proceeds benefit humane education, low-cost spay/neuter, cruelty rescue, volunteer, community awareness, adoption programs, and much more.

For more information, give them a call at 309-682-9015 or visit them on the web at http://www.peoriahs.org.