Bark in the Park San Jose Welcomes Up and Coming Canine Celebrity; World's Tallest Puppy, Bigson, Visits Family Event.SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Bigson, The World's Tallest Puppy, will join other fun loving dogs at Bark in the Park Bark in the Park is an annual festival for dogs and their owners in the San Jose, California, Naglee Park neighborhood, held on the third Saturday in September. It is a fundraising event hosted by the Naglee Park neighborhood's Campus Community Association (CCA). 2006 on September 16, 2006, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in William Street Park (Corner of Williams and S. 16th Street) in downtown San Jose Downtown San Jose is the central business district of San Jose, California, United States. The area is generally located north of Interstate 280 and east of Guadalupe Parkway, which roughly parallels Guadalupe River. , CA. Bigson, the world's Tallest Puppy, is over 11 months old and weighs nearly 200 pounds. He is already outweighs his Uncle Gibson, the record holder for being the world's Tallest Dog, who only weighs 170-pounds. Bigson will be available to have his picture taken with all dogs, small and large, throughout the day at Bark in the Park San Jose. Dogs Just Want To Have Fun is the theme of this year's Bark in the Park. Located in an expansive, tree lined Neighborhood Park, this casual, family oriented day features contests, music, celebrities, demonstrations, dog-related vendors and services, kids activities. And, dogs, lots of dogs. Admission is free with a $5 donation per dog encouraged Special attractions at this year are: Dog Costume Contest, 11 a.m., Silly Dog Tricks, 12 p.m. and Pet/Owner Look Alike Contest at 1 p.m. Ongoing activities include: Dog Water Park, Free Dog Agility Course, Rabies Vaccine rabies vaccine n. 1. A vaccine introduced by Pasteur as a method of treatment for the bite of a rabid animal, consisting of 23 daily injections of virus that are increased serially from noninfective doses to doses containing fully infective , Specialty Vendors, Rescue Organizations, Music, Food and Beverages, Flyball Canine Relay, Sheep Herding, Kid's Activities, Performing Dogs, Grooming, Training. Public Contact Info: Yelpline: 408.793.5125 email: info@BarkSanJose.org Website: http://www.BarkSanJose.org P.O. Box 90038, San Jose, CA 95109-3038 For more information about Bigson follow this link: http://www.gibsondog.com/index.php?page=calendar Bark in the Park thanks our sponsors: Campus Community Association, City of San Jose, San Jose Mercury News The San Jose Mercury News is the major daily newspaper in San Jose, California and Silicon Valley. The paper is owned by MediaNews Group. Its headquarters and printing plant are located in North San Jose next to the Nimitz Freeway (Interstate 880). , Humane Society Silicon Valley, San Jose Water Company, KLIV/KRTY, Sam's Downtown Feed & Pet Supply, SPOTS, Gussied gus·sy tr.v. gus·sied, gus·sy·ing, gus·sies Slang To dress or decorate elaborately; adorn or embellish: gussied herself up in sequins and feathers. Up Dog Boutique, Emily Oakley and Lisa Paz-Furtado at Keller Williams Realty, Eagle Pack Pet Foods, NorCal Waste Management, A Dog's Life, Kibbles 'n Bits Kibbles 'n Bits is a brand name of dog food manufactured and marketed by Del Monte Foods. It was originally created in 1981 as the first dual textured dog food, having soft chewy pieces as well as hard crunchy ones. In 1995, the brand was acquired by Del Monte. , Zanotto's Downtown Market, San Jose Conservation Corps The San Jose Conservation Corps is a youth job training and education program in San Jose, California. The program serves youth 18-27 years of age who desire job training and completion of their high school diploma or G.E.D.. , Graphic T's and Richbourg Illustration. About Bark in the Park Bark in the Park(TM) is a fundraising event hosted by the Naglee Park neighborhood's Campus Community Association (CCA (1) (Common Cryptographic Architecture) Cryptography software from IBM for MVS and DOS applications. (2) (Compatible Communications A ). All proceeds benefit the CCA and Humane Society Silicon Valley. Both are non-profit organizations serving local communities. About the Campus Community Association Naglee Park is a historic San Jose neighborhood developed on the estate of Brig. General Henry Morris Naglee Henry Morris Naglee (January 15, 1815 – March 5, 1886) was a civil engineer, banker, vintner, and a Union general in the American Civil War. Naglee was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1835. , a Civil War veteran and prominent California pioneer. The Campus Community Association grew out of Naglee Park to become a strong advocate for neighborhood values in San Jose. As a result, the Naglee Park neighborhood is at the forefront on issues affecting the downtown neighborhoods and San Jose as a whole. Website: www.nagleepark.org. About the Humane Society Silicon Valley The Humane Society Silicon Valley is one of the largest animal shelters on the West Coast, caring for more than 28,000 animals last year alone. Approximately, 91 percent of the animals placed for adoption find new homes. The shelter pets benefit directly from the funds raised at Bark in the Park. Website: www.hssv.org. Copyright (c) 1996-2006, CCA. "Bark in the Park" is a trademark of the CCA. |
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