Seasonal & Holidays
'Hugs for Hounds' Canine Easter Egg Hunt Set for April 4
Pooches can hunt for special eggs filled with doggy treats at Easter egg hunt in Hammel Woods.
Caption: Basset hounds bask in the fun of the 2014 ‘Hugs for Hounds’ Easter egg hunt on April 4 at Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood. Proceeds from the event support the care and handling of Jullo, the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s K9 officer.
The seventh annual “Hugs for Hounds,” Easter egg hunt for dogs will get rolling at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood.
The event is co-sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County and Shorewood HUGS, a local non-profit group that fulfills wishes and supports other charitable organizations.
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Bring your favorite canines to search for Easter eggs hidden around the dog park. And don’t forget to pack a basket to collect eggs filled with special prizes or dog treats courtesy of Shorewood HUGS, JULIE Inc. and Plainfield Veterinary Clinic and Surgical Center.
The “Hugs for Hounds” program fee of $5 per dog goes to support the care, handling and training of the Forest Preserve District’s K9 officer, Jullo. Donations also may be made by calling 815-722-8193.
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Day-of registration for the event begins at 10:30 a.m. The egg hunt starts at 11 a.m. and ends when all of the eggs are collected. Pre-registration for the popular event is encouraged. Visit ReconnectWithNature.org to download the registration form. Mailing instructions are included on the form.
Dogs participating in the event must be leashed, accompanied their owners at all times and current on all vaccinations.
A dog park permit is not required to attend the egg hunt, but 2015 permits will be available for purchase. Those wishing to purchase a permit are encouraged to download a permit application from the District’s website.
Fill out the form completely, and bring it to the event. To purchase a permit, you must have your driver’s license and license plate numbers, as well as your dog’s rabies tag number and expiration date.
The dog park is located at Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access, on Black Road east of Route 59.
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