The third annual Bark in the Park fundraiser was a rousing success. On Sunday, June 7, dogs and their people gathered at Hadlock Field in Portland to watch the Portland Sea Dogs face off against the Trenton Thunder.

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Pre-game festivities included mingling with other dogs, a wading pool (monopolized by the pugs!), dog treats and games for pups and their families. Before the game officially kicked off, the Sea Dog's mascot, Slugger, led a parade of dog and their people around the infield while "Who Let The Dogs Out?" blared from the speakers.

Bark in the Park is a Planet Dog Foundation fundraiser. The mission of the Planet Dog Foundation is to promote and celebrate programs in which dogs serve and support their best friends. Funded in part by the sale of Planet Dog’s premier line of dog products, the program provides cash grants, in-kind product donations and other support to programs in Maine and across the country that support dogs as they support people. PDF sponsors fundraisers at the local level to help raise money and awareness for area organizations that celebrate and strengthen the bond between dogs and people while raising local visibility and support for community programs.