By Dawn Pearson
No matter if you walk on two legs or four, the Pet Pavilion at this year’s Fall Festival in Lion’s Park will have something for everyone.
Pet Pavilion and Safety Zone Coordinator Mike Heffner said festivalgoers can expect pet-themed vendors, services, performances, demonstrations and a lot more.
“There will be a variety of pet related vendors in Pet Pavilion including veterinary services, pet food and treats, boarding services and pet clothing,” Heffner said. “Also, the Humane Society for Boone County always comes with adoptable pets for our guests to check out.”
So visitors may even adopt a new family member.
“We always have a few new vendors but the biggest news this year is the Lions Leader Dog booth will include Puppy Raisers,” Heffner said. “They will bring puppies with them and give a short demonstration on their training to be a Leader Dog for the blind.”
Silly Safaris will be back this year with a variety of animals to exhibit at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sept. 10.
“It’s entertainment but also education where they talk a lot about different kinds of animals, and they bring animals to show them off to the kids,” Heffner said.
Pets are always welcome in the Pet Pavilion, but because of the large number of people in the park for the festival, pets are discouraged in the main park unless they are service animals.
