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Pawsitive Vibes: Dogs Dazzle at Hampden Festival
23 Aug
Summary
- Maryland SPCA hosted a National Dog Day festival in Hampden.
- Adoption fees were waived throughout August for Maryland 3000 campaign.
- Event featured dog-friendly activities and celebrated working dogs.
Dog enthusiasts flocked to The Rotunda in Hampden on Saturday to celebrate National Dog Day and their beloved canine companions. The event, hosted by the Maryland SPCA and MCB Real Estate, was part of a week-long series of celebrations.
The Maryland SPCA is actively working to find homes for animals, waiving adoption fees throughout August as part of the statewide Maryland 3000 campaign. This initiative aims to find homes for at least 3,000 animals across participating shelters.
The festival offered numerous dog-centric activities, including bobbing for hot dogs, a paw print station, and a ball pit. Competitions for "cutest butt" and "longest tongue" added to the fun. Several puppies and kittens were adopted during the event.
Organizations like Chesapeake Search Dogs also participated, raising awareness about their work with first responders to locate missing individuals. The SPCA continues to accept supply and monetary donations and directs people to maryland3000.org for adoption information.
