
BURGAW — Pender county will host a Pender Pawzapalooza on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m in Burgaw’s Rotary Park.
Pender Pawzapalooza is an event featuring activities for pets and owners and all proceeds will benefit the Pender County Animal Shelter. A $5 entry fee will benefit the Pender County Animal Shelter.
“The Pender Pawzapalooza provides and awesome opportunity to enjoy time outside with pets and to learn about the valuable services available at the Pender County Animal Shelter,” said Carolyn Moser, director of Pender County Health and Human Services.
The event will feature a pet fun walk utilizing parts of the Osgood Canal Greenway Trail, a pet costume contest, pet agility, pet obedience, a hot car demonstration, face-painting, vendor tents and pet adoptions will be available.
“This event is targeted toward the many residents of Pender County who own pets and are looking for pet friendly activities” says Jewell Horton, Manager of the Pender County Animal Shelter. “We will have the shelter’s agility course on site for pet owners to utilize, as well as professional demonstrations on obedience and agility from local trainers.”
Rotary Park is located at 100 Industrial Drive in Burgaw.
For information, contact the Pender County Tourism Office at 910-259-1536.

