Bark in the Park

When New York State passed the Companion Animal Care Standards Act in 2022, it gave animal shelters until the end of 2025 to upgrade their facilities, strengthen record keeping, implement new rules on care and hygiene, and make other improvements. That’s great news for cats, dogs and other shelter animals. But the deadline is getting closer, and places like the Tri-Lakes Humane Society must make big investments in ensuring they are compliance with the new law. The humane society has secured a $500,000 grant from New York State to help pay for the work, which also includes plumbing upgrades, new sound dampening systems, replacement of ventilation and damaged floors, cat porch improvements and kennel additions. The total cost of these renovations, however, will near $1,000,000.

To help support these fundraising efforts, Adirondack Regional FCU is, once again, a lead sponsor of the annual Bark in the Park event!

Date: Sept. 21, 2025, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Tupper Lake Waterfront Park, 17-10 Demars Blvd, Tupper Lake, NY 12986

About the Event:
Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and festivities!  Whether you have a pet or not, come and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. The event features exciting activities for both people and pets:

• Professional caricature artist Joe Ferris (free with paid admission – first come first serve basis)
• Meet and greet with USA Women’s National Team Bobsledder Jasmine Jones and other members of the team
• Pet costume contest
• Bring a chair, dance and soak in the live music by “Double Axel” from 12:00-3:00pm
• Indulge in a variety of beer, wine, and delicious offerings from food trucks
• Get your pet micro chipped between 1:00-3:00pm for free for the first 25 people who pre-register on-line
• Local business gift certificate basket raffle, artisan craft vendors, and more

Tickets:  $15 each or two for $25, with free admission for children 12 and under
Each ticket includes one free beer or wine (for guests 21 and over) or non-alcoholic beverage, plus a treat.  

The first 100 people to pre-register will receive a custom tote bag filled with extra goodies, ADK Bark in the Park baseball hat, coupons to local merchants, and more.  

All proceeds benefit the Tri-Lakes Humane Society.  For more information or to pre-register call the TLHS at 518-891-0017, email info@trilakeshumanesociety.org , or go to www.trilakeshumanesociety.org

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