WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State athletics, in partnership with the Kansas Humane Society, will host "Bark in the Park" at the Shocker baseball game against UCF Saturday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field. Gates for the contest will open at 9 a.m.

KHS will have several adoptable dogs at the game. Fans that would like adopt a new furry friend will have to go to the Kansas Humane Society, located at 3313 N. Hillside St. in Wichita, to complete the adoption process.
 
Anyone who shows a ticket from Saturday's game while adopting from KHS will receive a free WSU collar and leash through April 30, or while supplies last. For more information on the Kansas Humane Society, and for a list of adoptable animals, please visit KSHumane.org.
 
Saturday's game sponsor, United HealthCare, will be giving away 500 dog bandanas, while Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita will have a booth in the outfield, and will have water available for dogs in attendance.
 
To ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience at the "Bark in the Park" event, please read and follow this important information:

• Dogs will be allowed to check-in and play in the left field area.
• Owners with dogs will have to buy a ticket at one of the ticket booths then proceed to the gate behind the batter's eye for admission. They CANNOT enter through any other gate.
• All dogs must be kept on fixed length leash (no longer than 8 ft.) at ALL TIMES. No retractable leashes, no dogs off leash. Owners are responsible for their own messes.
• Dog owner assumes responsibility for the action of their dog for the duration of the Bark in the Park event.

All participants are required to execute a Release and Waiver. Wichita State reserves the right to reject any dog for any reason. For the waiver form, please click here.
 
For tickets visit GoShockers.com or call the WSU Ticket Office at (316) 978-FANS.