Texas Tech University

Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts Barks and Recreation Event

Weston Brooks

April 22, 2025

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This public fundraiser for teaching dogs’ equipment will feature food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, family friendly activities and dogs available for adoption.

WHAT:

Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine will host their final Barks and Recreation event.

WHEN:

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (April 26)

WHERE:

Mariposa Station, 807 N Loop 335 W, Amarillo, Texas

EVENT:

The School of Veterinary Medicine invites the community to their last Barks and Recreation event to help raise $6,000 to purchase a dog obstacle course and enrichment items for their future teaching dogs.

Attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks, local goods from over 40 vendors and a silent auction. For kids, there will be various activities such as a petting zoo, a face painting station, crafts and a bouncy house. 

There also will be 11 wonderful and well-trained dogs available for adoption. These dogs were provided by Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare for students to practice training techniques, physical exams and more throughout their school semester.