San Jose's Bark in the Park putting rescued dogs in the spotlight

"It's that time of year again when William Street Park in San Jose really goes to the dogs. Of course, I'm talking about the 27th annual Bark in the Park on Saturday. There'll be about 2,500 pooches and more than twice that many people in the park on William and South 16th streets. The canine convention is always a lot of fun unless you're a cat or a squirrel but this year it is adding a new element that's pretty important."

"It's called Animal Rescue Row, a section of the event that's dedicated to local rescue and adoption organizations. People will get to meet dogs available for adoption, and you can also see the pups strut their stuff on the main stage between 3 and 5 p.m. Mike Armstrong, of Fremont, and Buzz, a 6-year- old English Springer Spaniel, show off their agility skills William Street Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024."

Bark in the Park, returning for its 27th year at William Street Park in San Jose, will draw roughly 2,500 dogs and more than twice that number of people. Animal Rescue Row will spotlight local rescue and adoption organizations, allowing attendees to meet dogs available for adoption and watch adoption-ready pups on the main stage between 3 and 5 p.m. The event features stage competitions including a pet/owner lookalike contest at noon, a dog costume contest at 1 p.m., and a tail-wagging contest at 2 p.m. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with shopping, learning, and canine activities.

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