Highlights from Henrico Humane Society's Bark in the Park with 'every kind of breed imaginable'

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Henrico Humane Society's 3rd annual Bark in the Park at Crump Park in Glen Allen raised more than $20,000 for homeless pets.

The event, which benefits the nonprofit rescue organization, featured a 2K dog walk, parade, inflatables and vendors offering a variety of goods and services on Saturday morning.

Melissa Golden, the Henrico Humane Society's vice president, said the event exceeded its fundraising goal of $20,000.

"That money is used to care for the animals that we rescue," Golden explained. "Many of them are healthy, but some are sick or injured and it requires some extensive medical care."

Golden said turnout for the event was fantastic.

"It has been great to see so many people on the field, so many dogs — and that's one of the things that people love to do when they come to this event is just look at all the dogs, because there's every kind of breed imaginable and then all kinds of mixes," Golden said.

Additionally, 50 volunteers helped with the event and with adoption stands.

"We have adoptions from Henrico Humane Society and we also have Henrico Animal Control and Sussex Animal Control," Golden said.

Award-winning CBS 6 reporter and anchor Greg McQuade returned as this year's emcee.

Click here to learn more about the Henrico Humane Society, find out how you can volunteer or make a donation.

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