HappyTail Hour at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville



HappyTail HourDogs - Bring Your Owners to HappyTail Hour at Kroger's Fest-a-ville event at Waterfront Park!

Once again, Metro Animal Services (MAS) and the Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation (WDC) will host HappyTail Hour, in conjunction with Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront.  It is the only "pet inclusive" cocktail event.  This pet friendly cocktail event will take place Monday, April 30, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Waterfront Park.  All pets must be on leashes.

The event will provide a fun opportunity for the pet loving community to come together to listen to music on the Great Stage, mingle, play games with their dogs and hang out in the newest Derby Festival venue at Waterfront Park.  S.P.O.T., MAS's 34-foot mobile adoption unit will also be on hand with adoptable animals. .

"People look forward to this great event all year and we love the fact that they can share it with their best friends,” said MAS Senior Manager of Special Initiatives and Communications Margaret Brosko.  “Happy Tail Hour is a great way for people and pets to mingle.  It’s a great place to socialize and find out what’s hot in the local pet community.”

The original event was conceived as a result of community feedback expressing concern about a lack of events that welcome pets.  Many dog owners are interested in social activities that are pet friendly.

"I see how many people bring their dogs to the other events that we have on the waterfront and it just made sense to have an event geared for the pet loving crowd," said Ashley Cox, WDC marketing & event coordinator.  "This will be a Derby event where pets are completely welcome!"

For more information, call Metro Animal Services at 473-PETS