animal shelter

Saturday, September 27, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Hancock Town Square, 20 E Main Street

Join us for Barks & Beats at the Square, a joyful community day pairing live music by Nick H & Lois Goldwoman with exciting dog agility demonstrations—all while supporting Hancock Happy Tails Animal Shelter & Rescue. The event runs alongside the Hancock NY Farmers Market and is free to attend (donations encouraged).

Highlights include professional agility demos, a volunteer-guided “Try-It” lane for friendly, leashed dogs, a Doggie Basket Raffle, adoptable pet spotlights, and fun mini-contests like Waggiest Tail and Best High-Five.

Run of Show

Time

Activity

10:00

Market opens; DONNA/SARA OPEN REMARKS soft open; vendor + shelter booths live

10:15–10:45

Agility Demo #1 (pro team), “Try-It” lane opens (volunteer-guided)

11:00–11:45

Live Music – Nick H & Lois Goldwoman

12:00–12:20

Agility Demo #2 + “Rookie Run” (audience dogs, 5–7 slots)

12:30–1:15

Live Music – Nick H & Lois Goldwoman

1:20–1:40

Mini Contests: Fastest Sit/Stay, Waggiest Tail, Best High-Five

1:45

Awards + Basket Raffle Pull (must be present)

2:00

Close & Thank Yous to Sponsors

“Every dollar raised helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome local animals,” said Donna Torch, President of Hancock Happy Tails Animal Shelter & Rescue. “We’re grateful to the Farmers Market, the Hancock Partners, and all our incredible board members and volunteers for making this day possible.”

Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Please bring water and waste bags. For details or to donate visit our website at: hancockhappytails.com

or email info@hancockhappytails.com