The Animal Welfare Project

  Animal Welfare Project
  P.O. Box 987
  Valley Forge, PA 19482
  (267) 249-5762

BARK IN THE PARK is postponed until we have our own property…at which time we will resurrect this wonderful community event!

Bark in the Park raised $4,000 in 2008 and additionally spotlighted a pretty impressive guest list!

Bruce Castor, Commissioner of Montgomery County, joined Congressman Jim Gerlach, Senator John Rafferty, and State Representative Mike Vereb on a beautiful day in Schwenksville, PA. They were all in attendance and even opened the day's festivities with a series of short speeches! While they had nothing but great things to say about AWP, these politicians also spent some time reflecting on the significance of recently-approved Puppy Mill legislation.

Pictured from left to right:
Senator John Rafferty, Jr., State Representative Mike Vereb and his rescued dog "Avon", AWP President Linda Adkins, Congressman Jim Gerlach, AWP Office Manager Janet Gerhart with Mascot Ike.

"We're very proud to stand here a week after putting into place some great legislation that will hopefully protect animals from abuse," said Representative Vereb, who was accompanied by his rescued Labrador "Avon."

Senator Rafferty agreed. "We worked very hard with Governor (Rendell), a number of the interest groups, the rescue shelter folks and the vets... to fashion a good piece of legislation for dogs in Pennsylvania," he said.

Congressman Gerlach was quick to acknowledge the strong state-wide law; and, as one of the lead sponsors of new Puppy Mill legislation at the federal level, he said he was looking forward to working with the Humane Society on the effort. In the end though, Gerlach reinforced the Bark in the Park's true purpose: "Today's not a day to talk about legislation," he said, "It's to have fun and be with your pets and just enjoy the wonderful day here at the Park."

Learn how participating in Bark in the Park helps the AWP by visiting the Bark in the Park website.

Click above to watch the Bark in the Park promo, courtesy of
Valley Creek Productions.

SCHOLARSHIPS for HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICERS

Thanks to all who annually participated in raising pledges during our first 3 years of Bark In The Park! The results of your fund raising efforts created an amazing scholarship program. These scholarships provided funds to Humane Society Police Officers, helping allow for new or additional education. Officers will fight animal cruelty for years to come in their areas of Pennsylvania! AWP is thankful to the participants, their pets, and all of our wonderful vendors, sponsors, and demonstrators!

Linda Adkins, 2006-2009: Continues to re-certify as an HSPO for Animal Welfare Project, Montgomery County, PA.
Christine Baringer 2007: Became an HSPO for Last Chance Ranch, Quakertown, PA (Shown with Honorable Thomas P. Rodgers and "Katie," rescued from Hurricane Katrina).
Lisa Weir, 2008: Indiana County Humane Society, Indiana ,PA. 2008 Scholarship Recipient for Humane Society Police Officers Attended “Equine investigations Academy” in Colorado.

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The Animal Welfare Project
P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
(267) 249-5762
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