Orange County Animal Services Holds Second Annual Barktoberfest

Orange County Animal Services invites citizens to attend the Division’s second annual rescue appreciation event, Barktoberfest, on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at Lake Eola. The event will feature dogs from more than 20 of the Division’s rescue partners in the hopes of matching at least 50 homeless pets with loving, forever homes. To help reach this goal, the Division has joined with several community partners. 

“Animal Services receives around 23,000 pets every year and our rescue partners help to save many of those lives,” said Dil Luther, Division Manager of Orange County Animal Services. “Hosting Barktoberfest is our way of saying thank you to our rescue partners and letting them know that we truly appreciate all they do.”

The following rescue partners will be participating in Barktoberfest:

·         A New Beginning Pet Rescue

·         Big Dog Ranch

·         Bratpack Rescue Inc.

·         Cats Are My Love

·         Central Florida American Pit Bull Terrier & Mixed Breed Rescue, Inc.

·         Florida Boxer Rescue

·         Florida Dachshund Rescue

·         Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida

·         Humane Society of Florida

·         Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida

·         Lovey Loaves

·         Paradise for Pets Rescue

·         Pitiful Pups

·         Poodle and Pooch Rescue

·         Ruff Rescue of Central Florida Inc.

·         Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida, Inc.

·         Sniffing Snouts Pitbull Rescue

·         Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue

·         VIP Rescue

·         Yorkie Friends Rescue

“Whether you’re looking for a Golden Retriever, Beagle, Husky, puppy or mixed breed dog, Barktoberfest will have it,” said Luther. “Along with a variety of adoptable pets, the event will also feature a variety of amazing pet businesses, a fun Kidz Zone, raffles and delicious cuisine from some of Orlando’s best food trucks.” 

Pookie’s Pet Nutrition, Happy Paws Pet Resort and the Sit N Stay Pet Café are just a few of the recognizable businesses participating in Barktoberfest. For a full list, check outwww.ocfl.net/barktoberfest. The Kidz Zone will feature science demonstrations from Mad Science, a bounce house, balloon artist, face painter and caricature artist. Guests can also enter raffles to win various gifts for their pets.

The following food trucks will be available at Barktoberfest:

·         Allan’s Jerk Shack

·         Beard Papas

·         Fork in the Road

·         Kona Dog

·         Louie’s Bistro Truck

·         Pop Craft Pops

·         Sweet City Gelato and Gourmet Desserts, Inc.

·         The Flattery

·         Treehouse Truck 

Citizens can learn more about the event and register to attend through Orange County Animal Services’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/orangecountyanimalservices.

Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando near the Mall at Millenia. The facility is open for adoptions Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call (407) 254-9140 or visit www.ocnetpets.com.