It's going to be a hot, sweaty day at the park, but man's best friend will be having a tail-wagging good time.
The Lee County Humane Society is hosting the 11th Annual "Woofstock" at Kiesel Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Last year the event raised approximately $10,000, more than double than in previous years. Almost 2,000 people attended, bringing 300\0xAD\0xAD-400 dogs.
"Last year was a really good year," said Stacee Peer, director of public relations and development at the LCHS. "We had great sponsors. We had a really good turnout."
Last year, Delta Zeta sorority was one of the event's gold sponsors and volunteered by helping with various tasks and setting up and disassembling the different activities.
"There are 65 girls in our pledge class this year, and they're all required to attend, as well as those looking for community service hours," said Emily McBride, sophomore in economics.
There is a wide selection of activities at Woofstock, including dog baths, a demonstration by the local K9 team, pet contests, tie-dying and live music.
"You don't have to own a dog to attend," Peer said. "This is for dog lovers and owners. You can always come meet our adoption dogs."
Proceeds from Woofstock go to the Humane Society, and this year they will go toward expanding the kennels, behavior testing and caring for animals awaiting adoption.
Alison Ball, Auburn alumna, adopted a 6-month-old pit bull in April 2008. Ball went to support Woofstock that year and has been back every year since.
"Buster is my life," Ball said. "Getting him was the best thing I did while I was in school."
This year at Woofstock, LCHS is giving bandanas to all the dogs who have been adopted so they can be recognized in the crowd.
"I definitely recommend people go out," Ball said. "You stay out as long as you want. I never missed taking Buster, even if for an hour."
There is no fee to attend, but there are plenty of opportunities to donate to the LCHS, including buying T-shirts and a silent auction.
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