A “barktastic” event will take place in Newport on Sunday, September 1, bringing free professional pet photography to the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House.
All animals are invited to participate in the Bark Ranger, Purrk Ranger Community event, hosted by the Newport Historical Society and the Potter League for Animals. The event is free and will feature professional photographer Jessica Pohl, who will take photos of pets at no cost to attendees.
Representatives from the Potter League will also provide educational information about the importance of spaying and neutering pets at the event.
All pet owners who attend the event alone can still receive a free collar charm and bandana while supplies last. Those who sign the pledge and show a photo of their pet can also receive a free collar charm and bandana.
The Bark Ranger, Purrk Ranger Community event runs from 9 am to 12 pm on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Great Friends Meeting House at 21 Farewell Street in Newport.
Full details from The Newport Historical Society;
Bring Your Pets to Newport for Free ‘Bark Ranger’ Event
Professional Pet Photography Available at No Cost
On Sunday, September 1, animal lovers and pet owners are invited to Newport for a free Bark Ranger, Purrk Ranger community event on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House. All animals are invited to have a professional photograph taken at no cost by local photographer Jessica Pohl.
This event is hosted by the Newport Historical Society and the Potter League for Animals, with free programming provided by the National Park Service (NPS) Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. After animals are “sworn in” as honorary rangers by the NPS for adhering to key values like picking up pet waste, keeping pets leashed, and respecting wildlife, they will receive a free collar charm and bandana while supplies last.
WHAT: Bark Ranger, Purrk Ranger Community Event
WHEN: Sunday, September 1, 2024
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: The Great Friends Meeting House
21 Farewell Street, Newport
Pet owners who attend the event alone can still receive the charm and bandana if they sign the pledge and show a photo of their pet.
Representatives from the Potter League will also have educational materials available on the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. To learn more about these community partners, visit www.NewportHistory.org, www.PotterLeague.org, and www.nps.gov/waro.
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