The dog days of summer remain a few weeks away, but not at Abbey Farms in Aurora, as the not-for-profit farm offered its third annual Dog Daze event on Saturday. The farm noted that “leashed, well-behaved dogs” were welcome to attend the pet-focused program which included a number of vendors selling dog-related items as well as seven local rescue groups offering pets for adoption. The event also included live demonstrations and more.
Karin Kietzman of West Chicago, who has a daughter who volunteers at a dog rescue facility, said she wanted to attend the event at Abbey Farms. “I have two dogs and four cats and while my daughter isn’t working here today I wanted to come out,” Kietzman said as she stood shading her eyes from the bright sunshine that emerged late Saturday morning. “I’m glad to see a pet fair.
It’s amazing and there are so many pets out there that don’t have homes, so it’s great.” Phil Nork, associate director for the farm, said the focus of the day included “getting the word out that our park is open.” “We’re also selling all sorts of dog-related items on our front lawn and we have dogs for adoption.
We want people to come out and bring their dog and have a great time,” Nork said. “In terms of vendors, we have over 30 with everything from blankets and bandanas to scarves to treats to portraits of your dog. Anything to do with dogs, the vendors are here selling it.
” The vendor participation has grown at the event with just five .
