Beaumont goes to the dogs

Peaches, the dog with two noses, was among the attendees of DOG-tober Fest, held at “Central Bark” in downtown Beaumont, Oct. 14. UP photo by Morgan Collier

Annual DOG-tober Fest draws canine owners to downtown’s ‘Central Bark’

The tenth annual DOG-toberfest was Saturday. The event was organized by Beaumont Main Street, and was held at “Central Bark” on Pearl Street, near the Julie Rogers Theatre in downtown “Bow”mont. Events included a “biggest dog” competition. Among the attendees was Peaches, a dog with two noses.

Wendy, the chocolate lab, sprawls out on a hot fall day at DOG-tober Fest, Oct. 14.

Dempsey the Dachshund dressed as Batman for DOG-tober Fest, Oct. 14.

Danita Deaton, Humane Society volunteer, comforts one of the dogs up for adoption at DOG-tober Fest, Oct 14.

Jada McMackin, Orange freshman, takes he dog, Stella to DOG-tober Fest for a day of pampering, Oct. 14.

Lani Daniels, Orange senior, pets Echo, great dane, and Zoe, pointer mix, at DOG-tober Fest, Saturday. Dogs from all over the community came with their owners for a day of pampering and socialization.

Article published in University Press on Oct. 19, 2017.