The Millville Recreation Department has been working on building their Dog Park and is finally ready to open on Saturday, September 18. The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Union Lake Park located at 1414 Canal Street, Millville.
Along with the grand opening of Millville’s Thunderbolt Bark Park, the Millville Recreation Department will be holding a Doggy Day event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be dog supplies vendors, a K9 demonstration, a painted rock hunt, music, and food. The first 100 dogs to enter the event will receive a goody bag from the Recreation Department.
The Millville Recreation Department will also be hosting a Dog Contest. Registration will start at 12:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 1 p.m. Children, adults and seniors can enter any type of dog in this fun show. There is no entry fee. Every dog is eligible.
The categories are: Best Dressed Pet, Best Pet/Owner Look-A-Like, Best Trick, Best Vet (dogs over the age of nine), Most Precious Pup (dogs under the age of one) and Top Dog.
You do not need to be a Millville resident to participate. For more information, contact Millville Recreation at 856-825-7000, ext. 7394.
