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Bark for Life 2018: Photos

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A group of pet owners and dogs walk inside Bow Chicka Wow Town Sunday afternoon during the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A group of pet owners and dogs walk inside Bow Chika Wow Town Sunday afternoon during the 2018 Bark for Life.
WARWICK, RI — This year’s Bark for Life switched venues to indoor dog park Bow Chika Wow Town, drawing about 40 people and their canine friends for contests, games and a lot of interactive four-legged play.

The annual fundraiser draws dogs and their owners together to collect funds and donations for the American Cancer Society’s cause to aid the research into treatment and cures for the various forms of cancer. A final count of the day’s fundraising wasn’t immediately available, but smiling faces and wagging tales were a sign that the event was a success on a few fronts.

Bow Chika Wow Town offers day care, self-wash, dog hotel and training services for pets and their owners. On Sunday, the dogs and people were happy sticking to the indoor dog park.

Here are some a few photos from the day:

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Bark for Life Organizer Lynne Peters walks with a canine friend during the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Bark for Life Organizer Lynne Peters walks with a canine friend during the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Joseph and Dylan Manni walk the room with Kiwi.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Joseph and Dylan Manni walk the room with Kiwi.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Sammie the Golden Retriever shows off one of his talents during the trick contest at Bark for Life 2018 April 22.
[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Sammie the Golden Retriever shows off one of his talents during the trick contest at Bark for Life 2018 April 22. His owner, Judy Howard, left, also provided entertainment for the event with her DJ service.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Ashley Sears accepts a high-five from her dog, Lily, a Boxer, during the trick competition. Lily was also able to play dead and shake hands.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Ashley Sears of West Greenwich Animal Hospital accepts a high-five from her dog, Lily, a Boxer, during the trick competition. Lily was also able to play dead and shake hands.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Helen L'Heureux and her dog, Rhody, the double-doodle, who won the look-alike competition.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Helen L’Heureux and her dog, Rhody, the double-doodle, who won the look-alike competition.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The festivities were very entertaining, as Carleen DeSisto, window, left, and Lisa Coons watch from a window during the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] The festivities were very entertaining, as Carleen DeSisto, window, left, and Lisa Coons watch from a window during the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Heidi Durand-Lenz, owner of Bow Chicka Wow Town, accepts an award from Lynne Peters during the end of the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Heidi Durand-Lenz, owner of Bow Chika Wow Town, accepts an award from Lynne Peters during the end of the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Tony DeJesus (Big Blue Bug Company) accepts an award during the end of the 2018 Bark for Life.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Tony DeJesus (Big Blue Bug Company) accepts an award during the end of the 2018 Bark for Life.
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[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski]  Ashley Sears of West Greenwich Animal Hospital accepts a certificate of thanks from Bark for Life organizer Lynne Peters.
Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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