Two pets who attended the 2021 Pet-Palooza. (Supplied photo)
Orland Township announces new pet photo contest
A new pet contest has been created to get the community ready to “raise the woof” at Pet-Palooza.
Orland Township residents can nominate their beloved pets to be Orland Township’s ‘SuPETvisor’ of The Year.
Until Friday, Aug. 26, Orland Township residents can nominate their pet by messaging the Pet-Palooza Facebook page (facebook.com/orlandtownshippetpalooza) a photo. The message should include their pet’s name and a few sentences about why he/she would make a great ‘SuPETvisor’. The message should also include a contact number and proof of Orland Township residency (example: Address, State ID, mail).
Between Thursday, Sept. 1, and Thursday, Sept. 22, everyone is invited to view all the nominees in a special Facebook post and vote for their favorite. The winner will receive special recognition at the event and will be featured on select media for the next annual Pet-Palooza. The full list of rules can be found at orlandtownship.org/supetvisor.
Join Orland Township for the 10th anniversary of Pet-Palooza on Saturday, September 24, from noon to 3 p.m. on the Orland Township grounds, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. This is a rain or shine event.
Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees invites everyone to come out to see what the community has to offer for our furry friends.
All proceeds from Pet-Palooza will benefit the Orland Township Pet Pantry, “Crashy’s Closet,” which was founded by O’Grady and his wife, and named for a beloved O’Grady family rescue cat.
For more information on Pet-Palooza, visit the Township website orlandtownship.org/petpalooza or call 708-403-4222.
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