On Sunday, September 1st, Newport will host a “barktastic” event featuring free professional wildlife photography on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House.
All animals are invited to participate in the community event “Bark Ranger, Purrk Ranger” hosted by the Newport Historical Society and the Potter League for Animals. The event is free and professional photographer Jessica Pohl will take photos of pets for free.
Representatives from the Potter League will also be present at the event to raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets.
All pet owners who attend the event alone can still receive a free collar and scarf while supplies last. Anyone who signs the declaration of commitment and presents a photo of their pet can also receive a free collar and scarf.
The Bark Ranger, Purrk Ranger community event will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell Street, Newport.
Full details from the Newport Historical Society;
Bring your pets to Newport for the free Bark Ranger event
Professional animal photography available for free
On Sunday, September 1, animal lovers and pet owners are invited to Newport to attend a free community event hosted by Bark Ranger and Purrk Ranger on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House. All animals will be able to have their photo taken for free by local photographer Jessica Pohl.
This event is hosted by the Newport Historical Society and the Potter League for Animals. The free program is provided by the National Park Service (NPS) Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. After being “sworn in” as honorary rangers by the NPS for adhering to important values such as picking up animal waste, keeping animals on a leash, and respecting wildlife, animals will receive a collar and bandana free of charge while supplies last.
WHAT: Joint event by Bark Ranger and Purrk Ranger
WHEN: Sunday, September 1, 2024
9am – 12pm
WHERE: The Meeting House of the Great Friends
21 Farewell Street, Newport
Pet owners attending the event alone can still receive the tag and scarf if they sign the commitment form and provide a photo of their pet.
Potter League representatives also provide educational materials explaining the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. For more information about these community partners, visit www.NewportHistory.org, www.PotterLeague.org, and www.nps.gov/waro.
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