KALAMAZOO, MI — Movie night in the park included a canine twist Friday night, July 14, in Kalamazoo.
Kzoo Parks hosted its complimentary motion picture night at Fairmount Dog Park, revealing the 1997 motion picture “Air Bud.”
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Southwest Michigan was likewise at the occasion, enabling guests to spend a long time with adoptable rescue dogs.
SPCA Southwest Michigan Executive Director Katie Timber said that she’s been attempting to create an occasion like this for some time. The SPCA brought 8 puppies and 2 adult dogs — a couple called Bonnie and Clyde — for visitors to hang out with.
Due to an across the country shelter crisis in which adoptions are down, Timber said the shelter is presently performing at capability of about 161 to 180 animals at a time. This occasion assists get their name out in front of possible animal owners.
The occasion drew in lots of visitors, both human and canine. Attendees might likewise engage with the pups at a dog bandana-making station.
“I’ve loved dogs all my life,” said visitor Samantha Walker, who found out of the occasion through her father-in-law, who volunteers with the SPCA.
Many were brought in to the occasion due to the fact that they might hang out with little dogs that will be available for adoption quickly.
More motion picture nights are scheduled this summertime — although none at the dog park. Here’s the schedule for the staying programs.
- Friday, July 28: “Vivo,” Fray’s Park, 4400 Canterbury Avenue
- Friday, Aug. 4: “The Bad Guys,” Kalamazoo Farmers Market, 1204 Bank Street
- Friday, Aug. 11: Voters will select online in between “Mean Girls,” “Freaky Friday,” “Legally Blonde” or “She’s the Man” for a drive-in motion picture at Spring Valley Park, 2600 Mount Olivet Road
- Friday, Aug. 25: “Inside Out,” Frays Park, 4400 Canterbury Avenue
For those seeking to adopt a dog or cat, more details can be discovered on the SPCA website https://www.spcaswmich.org/
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