A festival for dogs is planned for Laois

THE Laois based Cara Rescue Dogs voluntary organisation is holding a Dog Fest on Sunday 3 August from noon to 2pm at Emo Park (R32 C44V).

Instead of the usual annual group dog walk, this year the organising group is focusing on what matters most, “reconnecting with you and your amazing adopted pups.” 

Dog owners are invited along on the day to join in for a relaxed and fun two-hour event where they’re be friendly catch-ups with the Cara team and fellow adopters.

Those who have already adopted dogs into their forever homes will also have an opportunity to meet your dog’s original fosterers and those who rescued them.

There will be fun competitions and games, raffles and doggy gift bags. Cara Rescue Dogs is also giving away a DNA test worth over €100 as one of the prizes.

There will also be a team of experts on hand to dispense advice on canine nutritionist as well as a holistic vet, dog behaviourist, professional trick trainer, photographer and qualified groomers offering complementary nail clips and ear checks.

Along with fellow pet lovers you will be welcome to take your dogs for a stroll around the area, but the main focus on the day will gathering together, swapping stories, sharing tail wags and celebrating the amazing dogs that found homes through Cara.

Human and doggy refreshments will also be available on the day.

Please note, all dogs must be on appropriate secure leads/harness or muzzled if legally required. No dogs are permitted off lead at any time. Dog owners are asked to bring their own poop bags, but if needed can be provided.

“Emo Parklands is a stunning place which we are lucky enough to be allowed to use each year. We ask that all in attendance to respect and leave it as we find it,” said the organisers.