Grab your leashes, oil your strollers and get your dancin’ shoes on! Woofstock is a fun-filled event for the whole family – including Fido! Presented by VCA Animal Hospitals, Woofstock 2010 takes place at Verizon Wireless Music Center (12880 E. 146^th St in Noblesville) on June 12, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain date: June 13). All proceeds from Woofstock benefit the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

Now in its third year, Woofstock includes a human/K-9 walk; live music by Lemon Wheel, the Handicapper Generals, and KJ & the Jester Kings; pet and people contests (including the Pet Supplies Plus Pet Star Contest and the Doggie Dance Off), local celebrities and their pets, pet vendors and service organizations, adoptable pets, microchipping, and much more! Chris Denari, the voice of the Indiana Pacers, and his dog, Bailey, will be emceeing the event.

Dogs are welcome to attend the event, but if your pet is easily stressed, or unsocialized, please leave them home. While you may be having fun, it isn’t fair to Fido if he is uncomfortable all day. But you can enjoy the company of all the other dogs in attendance, including adoptable dogs available from the Humane Society!

Woofstock is an annual fundraiser developed to bring in the funds needed to care for the nearly 4,000 pets that are surrendered or come in as strays to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. The public is invited to join the fundraising efforts at www.firstgiving.com/hamiltonhumane. Prize packages will be awarded to the top team and individual fundraiser.

Woofstock tickets will be available at Verizon Wireless Music Center the day of the event. Ticket price is $10, children ages 5 and under are free.

For more information on Woofstock, call the Humane Society for Hamilton County at 317-219-3324 or visit http://www.woofstockchallenge.com.