Frankenmuth Dog Bowl Donates $5,000 to Frankenmuth Friends of Police
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FRANKENMUTH, Mich. - Michimich -- Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, the world's largest Olympic-style festival for dogs, has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the local community by donating $5,000 to the Frankenmuth Friends of Police.

The donation was presented during the Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival on August 14, on the grounds of Frankenmuth River Place Shops with Frankenmuth Chief of Police Don Mawer accepting the check on behalf of the organization. The Frankenmuth Friends of Police works to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community by funding important safety and equipment needs beyond the department's regular budget.

"This gift is a reflection of our mission at Dog Bowl — to celebrate the joy and loyalty of dogs while giving back to the community we call home," said Michael Keller Zehnder, President of the Bavarian Inn Lodge and Chairman of the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl. "Just as our festival brings people and pets together in a spirit of fun, we want to make sure we're also supporting the people and organizations that keep our community safe."

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Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, held annually over Memorial Day Weekend, welcomes one hundred thousand visitors and more than ten thousand dogs to experience dock jumping, disc competitions, agility courses, and more - while raising funds and awareness for a variety of Police K9 and pet rescue causes. Over the years, the event has supported multiple local nonprofits through sponsorships, donations, and volunteerism.

Pictured left to right: Mike Ginter, Garrett Kerr, Michael Keller Zehnder, Chief Don Mawer, Bethany Childs, and Jerry Ellison.

About Frankenmuth Dog Bowl
Frankenmuth Dog Bowl is the world's largest Olympic-style event for dogs, attracting competitors and spectators from across North America. Held at Frankenmuth River Place Shops, the festival features dozens of free-to-watch canine competitions, entertainment, and family activities — all with the mission of promoting responsible pet ownership, supporting working dogs and Police K9s, and giving back to the community. Learn more at www.dogbowlfun.com.