Carnival of the Dogs Will Celebrate Man’s Best Friend

On September 14 you can bring your pup out to TD Bank in Bel Air for fun, games and a chance to meet dogs from the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC).

TD Bank and HSHC are teaming up to present Carnival of the Dogs. The festivities will be held in the parking lot at the bank’s location at 115 Baltimore Pike in Bel Air, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

According to the HSHC the event "is your place to meet people who share your love of all things both fabulous and furry."

Some of HSHC’s adoptable dogs will be present to meet and greet the public. There will also be games for furry friends, compete with prizes.

Is your pooch a good sitter? Then play Musical Tails at 11:15 a.m. The last dog to sit when the music stops is out and the game continues until one top dog is left. Or strut your mutt’s stuff in the Best Dressed Pet Costume Contest at 1:15 p.m.

Dog loving representatives from Barks & Blooms, Canine Couture, Interstate Canine Swim Center, and See Spot Run/Dogs On The Mark will showcase their products and services. A face painter will entertain the children with her bright and colorful designs, and a hot dog vendor will provide complimentary refreshments for all. 

Families can also bring along spare change and donate it to a great cause. Visitors are encouraged to use TD Bank’s Penny Arcade to automatically count and donate their spare change, with 100 percent of the donation going to the Humane Society. of Harford County