PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK®, thesocial event of the year for dogs and their owners, is back
with an exciting new format for 2012. Now taking place across Australia in Sydney, Brisbane,
Melbourne, Adelaide and for the first time, Perth, this award-winning, free event will bring
many of the PURINA®brands together to create a dog-friendly event with a huge variety of
fun activities, competitions, expert advice, and ofcourse samples from the PURINA®range.
Hosted by Steve Jacobs from Channel Nine’s Today Show, and with special appearances by
Dr Lisa Chimes (from Bondi Vet) and celebrity animal behaviourist Dr. Joanne Righetti, the
award-winning PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK® events are expected to attract over 25,000
passionate pet owners and their dogs this year. Visitors to the events will enjoy
complimentary: dog washingcourtesy of TOTALCARE®: grooming classescourtesy of
PETLIFE®; pet training tips and behavioural advice from the PURINA® PetCare Advice Team;
food samplesfrom the BENEFUL® range; RUFFS® agility course, family photo shoots
courtesy of SUPERCOAT®; education on BIOLIFE™ and samples from the PURINA® ONE™
range; WAGWEAR® fashion parade; giveaways and great live musicprovided by rising stars,
(and dog-lovers!), Toucan.
PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK® IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Locations, Dates and Times:
Melbourne- Saturday 22nd September, Princes Park, Carlton, VIC, 3054
Opening Times: 10am – 2pm
Brisbane- Saturday 29th September, Roma Street Parkland, Celebration Precinct QLD, 4000
Opening Times: 10am – 2pm
Adelaide- Saturday 20th October, Rymill Park, SA, 5000
Opening Times: 10am – 2pm
Sydney- Saturday 27th October, Philip Precinct, Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Opening Times: 10am – 2pm
Perth – Saturday 3rd November, Location - Coming Soon! See BITP Microsite for Updates.
Opening Times: 10am – 2pm
ALL EVENTS HASHTAG: #BITP2012
‘It’s very exciting that PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK®is now a national event taking place in
each state’, said celebrity animal behaviourist and PURINA® BARK IN THE PARK®
Ambassador Dr Jo Righetti. ‘The events really celebrate the relationship owners have with
their dog; there are lots of free activities to enjoy and a huge amount of advice and
knowledge on offer to help you and your pet enjoy life together. PURINA® BARK IN THE
PARK®is the perfect dog-friendly day out and allows likeminded owners and their dogs to
connect in a fun, sociable environment.’
‘The PURINA®range fulfils so many of your pet’s needs,’ said Purina Brand Ambassador Dr
Lisa Chimes, from Channel Ten’s Bondi Vet. ‘There’sa suitable food for every dog and cat,
making it a delicious, nutritional choice for your pet - whatever their size. PURINA® also offer
a great range of treats, grooming products, accessories and toys so you’ll always find exactly
what you need for your pet’s life.’
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