12th Annual Puppy Pride Fun Day to Benefit Enfield Dog Park

ENFIELD, CT — Looking for a fun activity to do for the whole family, including (or maybe especially) your prized pooches? Or perhaps you're interested in adopting a new furry friend? All that and more can be accomplished with one stop Saturday at the Enfield Moose Club on South Road during the 12th annual Puppy Pride Fun Day, a yearly benefit for the Enfield Dog Park.

Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Puppy Pride historically features a variety of canine contests, all with minimal entry fees. Categories include hot dog eating, a costume contest and the ever-popular Best Kisser. Contests begin at 11 a.m.

An important element in Puppy Pride is election of the dog park's mayor and deputy mayor, achieved via donations into each candidate's jar. For the first time, a cornhole tournament will take place during the event, beginning at 1 p.m. Team entry fee is $10.

A total of 22 vendors will be peddling their mainly dog -related wares, and five rescue groups will be on hand: Kenway's Cause, KC Pet Rescue, Yappy Tails Pet Rescue, Pawzitively PA Pet Rescue, and for feline fanatics, the Enfield Community Cat Project.

Plenty of raffle prizes will be available, and food and soft drinks will be offered by the Moose Lodge members.

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit dog park, which is operated exclusively by dedicated volunteers.

The park is located on Ecology Drive off Town Farm Road. For more information, visit www.enfielddogpark.org.