Timber Rattlers to hold Bark in the Park on May 17
GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are setting aside seating for our four-legged friends and teaming up with Fox Valley Animal Referral Center and Fromm Family Foods for a Hank the Dog Bobblehead on Sunday, May 17 at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The Timber Rattlers host the Kane County Cougars at 1:05pm for a great day for fans and the special canine in their family.
Tickets for the event are $6 for humans and free for dogs. Tickets may be purchased in advance or on the day of the game. Dog owners must sign a waiver stating that required vaccinations are current before tickets entering the stadium.
On the day of the game, dogs and their owners should enter the stadium through the gate located down the left field line. Seating will be general admission on the left field grass berm. Doggie pools, water dishes and waste bags will be available throughout the game. Day-of-game, cash-only sales for Bark in the Park will take place at the left field gate beginning at 11:30am and conclude in the second inning of the game.
The first 1,000 human fans to enter the stadium will receive a bobblehead of Hank the Dog, the adorable mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers, courtesy of Fox Valley Animal Referral Center and Fromm Family Foods.
Fromm Family Foods is also giving away 150 bags of gourmet pet food to participants of the eighth annual Bark in the Park, too.
Owners must sign a waiver stating that your dog's vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian are current. This waiver holds you (the owner) liable in the event of an incident. We recommend you contact your veterinarian regarding other vaccinations that may suit your dog's needs. The Timber Rattlers reserve the right to deny any dog or human entrance to Neuroscience Group Field for Bark in the Park for any reason they may see fit.
Required Vaccinations:
- Rabies - given annually, but sometimes can be a 3 year.
- DHLP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Para Influenza) - all given annually, sometimes referred to as the Combo Vaccination, especially when it includes Parvo.
- Parvo - given annually, many times this is included in the DHLP and is indicated as DHLPP.
- Bordatella - given either every six months or annually. Sometimes referred to as: Kennel Cough or Tracheobronchities.
To order tickets - or to receive more information, please call the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Box Office at (920)733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER.
Full season, partial season, and group ticket packages are also available for the 2015 season. Tickets packages and individual tickets are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER and in person. Groups of 20 or more may order tickets over the phone or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.