The Event
Dogs’ Day in the Park is our most exciting community event of the year! The event will be held at the Marge Goodfellow Park in New Freedom, PA on August 20, 2022. Humans and dogs alike are invited to join ARI for a day of fun to raise money for our Sanctuary for Life. The Mutt Strutt, a walk for pets, will be from 8 am to 10 am, and the main event will take place 10 am to 4 pm. The day includes vendors and rescues, games and contests, a flea market, Chinese Raffle, Silent Auction, cruelty-free foods, demonstrations, Rent-A-Dog, a lure course and much, much more.
The Mutt Strutt
During the morning of Dogs’ Day from 8 am to 10 am, we host The Mutt Strutt, a walk for animals at the YCR Trail near the park. Walkers are invited to fundraise online or with a traditional paper form. In the past we’ve offered great prizes like cash, televisions and original portraits and more. You can walk anytime from 8am until 10am at your own pace.
COVID-19 Notice
We intend to comply with any and all of Pennsylvania's COVID-19 gathering guidelines, and are asking all attendees to follow those guidelines as well. The guidelines will likely continue to change as we near the event. We will be taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of all individuals at the event, such as disinfecting shared items, offering more Port-A-Potties and sanitation stations, and offering adequate space between booths to ensure social distancing. Please revisit this page closer to the event for any updates.