Frequently Asked Questions for vendors, visitors, volunteers

Can I bring my own pet to Bark 'N Paws?

Friendly, well-behaved pets are welcome if they are current on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. Consider getting your family holiday photos taken with SANTA for a small donation to spay/neuter funding.

Please, NO RETRACTABLE leashes.

What is the adoption fee $ for a dog/cat/guinea pig...?

Each rescue or shelter sets a donation amount for each animal depending on their expenses. Some rescues receive grants or donations from other sources and so can ask for lower monetary donations. Some of our groups specialize in medical or special needs pets and so their costs are much higher than others. Remember, no one is making money with rescued animals and rely entirely on donations to help the next deserving rescue pet.

Can I take my newly adopted pet home today?

Some pets are available to go home today after filling out an application. Some of our rescue partners will also require a check-in call to your veterinarian, a home visit, or other special requirements. All of this is to insure the best possible outcome for these special pets.

When can we set up our display?

Vendors, and rescues, may set up their displays between noon and 5pm on Friday, November 13th and/or Saturday, November 14th from 7am to 9:30. Booth space will be assigned on entry. All motor vehicles must be removed before 9:30. Vehicles may enter again after 4pm.

Absolutely. Please send an email to barknpaws@yahoo.com. Volunteers will each receive a free identifying "Bark" T-shirt. Tasks include; setting up classroom spaces, assisting our workshop instructors, welcoming and helping visitors shop for items or new fur family members, cleaning dirty kennels, relaying messages, posting photos and videos, booth sitting to provide a break for our vendors, clean up after the event, etc.

Adoption kennels and donation sales can be set up after noon on Friday (no pets left overnight of course) and/or from 7-9:30 on Saturday. All vehicles must be out of the building before 9:30am. Location will be assigned when checking in with each animal's medical paperwork and proof of vaccination. Generally, you will be assigned 1 table for every 2 or 3 kennels. (example: 15 dogs and 3 cats would likely be assigned 8 or 9 tables). Cats can be placed in a separate, cat only, area if requested.