Bark in the Park X2

Dogs + baseball = Good times.

Last night we went up to Durham and went to the Bark in the Park baseball game.  It is probably the best minor league promotion idea ever.  We went to our first Bark in the Park back in 2013 when we only had Libby and had a really good time.  The event has been so popular since that they now do it 3 times a year and many Major League baseball teams have also added it to the schedule. 

We did have to buy tickets for each of the dogs but since it's a minor league game tickets are not expensive and the cost goes to back to the sponsor, 2nd chance adoption.  All the 4 legged fans are kept in the outfield sections which has to be a real interesting experience for the outfielders playing in the game.  It must be weird trying to catch a fly ball and hearing dogs barking around you. 

The evening was a lot of fun for both us and the dogs.  They absolutely love it really.  They got to hang out with a bunch of other dogs, watch some baseball, eat lots of treats and even sneak a few sips of my unattended beer.  Could you ask for a better life?

Barking in the Park

There are moments in life that I wish would last forever.  Last night, sitting in the outfield bleachers on a gorgeous summer evening with my wife and my dog watching a minor league baseball game was surely one of those moments. 

Anytime Kelly and I go out and leave Libby home alone I always feel a little guilty.  So whenever there is an opportunity to take her with us we take advantage of it and the Durham Bulls Bark in the Park event last night was just a spectacular time. 

Bark in the Park night is becoming an increasingly popular event at baseball stadiums throughout the country, both in the major and minor leagues.  If you love dogs and baseball like I do it's about as good as it gets.  The pooches are kept in the outfield section and there were dogs of all sizes and breeds in attendance, some even sitting in the actual seats with their companions.  It was especially entertaining when the PA announcer called for the crowd to get loud and cheer on the Bulls and the dogs joined in the cheering by barking their support.  

Libby had a great time meeting all the new four-legged friends and scavenging  the ground for any peanut shells or spilled nachos that were to be found.  I enjoyed being hit in the head by the tail of a friend pup sitting behind me as he wagged on with joy. 

The announced canine crowd was estimated to be around 500 and proved so successful that the Bulls are now going to be hosting a third Bark in the Park night this season on August 7th. We will be there one again I'm sure.