NEWS RELEASE

The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Garden Court Café, will host the 7th annual ‘Paws for Fun’ fundraiser on Saturday, October 15 at the Elizabeth Anne Perrone dog park in Glen Ellen.

‘Paws for Fun’ will feature a variety of entertainment and fun for dogs and their owners. ‘Disc Dogs’, presented by Skyy Dogs U.S.A., will be the main attraction with a show in the afternoon. Dog games, including the infamous peanut-butter-licking contest, hot dog ‘bob’, and cheese toss, will be held throughout the day. A silent auction will feature many items for pets and their owners, including gift certificates to local merchants and restaurants, original works by local artists, wine, pet supplies and more. Two pet psychics will be on hand to answer questions about your dog. There will also be a dog agility course. A barbeque lunch will be available for purchase courtesy of Garden Court Café.

The one-acre dog park was built in 1998 in memory of local dog-lover Elizabeth Perrone, and enjoys increasing popularity among locals. Dedicated volunteers help maintain and staff the dog park, creating a safe off-leash haven for dogs from all over the county. Proceeds from the event go towards improving the dog park. Everyone, dog owner or not, is encouraged to attend.

The event will take place at Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Sonoma Hwy (12) in Glen Ellen on Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission to ‘Paws for Fun’ is free, with a $4 park day-use parking fee.
For more information or to make a contribution to the Liz Perrone Dog Park, contact John Ryan, Volunteer Coordinator, at (707) 565-2041. Sonoma County Regional Parks Department information is also available at www.sonoma-county.org/parks.