Overpeck County Park Hosts 4 Paws in the Park Event on October 24
Pet owners and animal lovers can attend the free “4 Paws in the Park” festival on October 24 at Overpeck County Park in New Jersey, featuring animal adoption guides, a Halloween costume parade, and puppy yoga sessions. Tenafly Veterinary Center and Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital are organizing the daytime gathering to connect prospective pet parents with animals in need of homes.
Adoption Groups and Contests at Challenger Road
Four distinct animal rescue and adoption organizations will set up information booths at the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater near Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park. Visitors can consult with shelter staff about the adoption process while exploring pet-themed food trucks, retail vendor booths, and specialized canine obstacle courses. Organizers have scheduled a dog costume parade alongside a pet talent contest. Educational displays will focus on preventative veterinary care, proper animal nutrition, and dental health for domestic pets.
Puppy Yoga Sessions Benefit Animal Care Funds
BellaPuppies will conduct two separate puppy yoga sessions during the four-hour event, scheduled for 11:30 AM and 2:15 PM. Participants pay a $10 fee per person with mandatory advance registration to practice yoga surrounded by interacting puppies. Event organizers direct all proceeds from these classes toward animal feeding supplies, shelter maintenance, and veterinary care costs.
Rain or Shine Schedule and Admission Requirements
The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, and organizers will proceed with the schedule regardless of weather conditions. Attendees bringing dogs must keep their pets on standard leashes at all times, as retractable leashes are banned from the venue. Additionally, participating dogs must possess up-to-date rabies vaccinations within their valid immunity period.
Common Questions About the New Jersey Pet Festival
What time does the 4 Paws in the Park event start and end?
The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, at the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater.
How much does it cost to enter the festival and join the puppy yoga?
General admission to the park event is completely free, while the BellaPuppies puppy yoga classes cost $10 per person with required advance registration.
What are the specific rules for bringing a dog to the park?
Dogs must wear valid and current rabies vaccination tags and remain on standard leashes throughout the day. Organizers strictly prohibit the use of retractable leashes.
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