Paws And Celebrate National Dog Day With Autotrader 'Park And Bark' Event Aug. 26

ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2016 --

WHAT:
Autotrader invites all Atlanta dogs and their humans to its National Dog Day #ParkandBark event on Friday, August 26, at Atlanta's Historic Fourth Ward Park.

The Park and Bark event will feature pet-friendly vehicles and accessories, doggy ice cream, pet adoption sponsored by Bosley's Place, prizes and more. Enjoy the festivities while learning valuable safety skills demonstrated by professional dog trainers and pet experts from Argos DogWorks, Frogs to Dogs and Noodle and the Pea. This event is free and open to anyone looking for tail-wagging fun.

Park and Bark is part of Autotrader's mission to help car shoppers and their furry friends find their perfect car match.

WHEN:
Friday, Aug. 26
5:00 – 8:00 PM

WHERE:
Historic Fourth Ward Park at the corner of North and N. Angier Ave.

WHY:
For the third year in a row, Autotrader is sponsoring National Dog Day to celebrate and educate car shoppers about pet safety and tips for travel. Whether car shopping or planning for your next trip, Autotrader is raising awareness of how to properly provide comfort and safety to your four-legged passengers.

Autotrader can also provide the following:

Interview opportunities with Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader
Insights from Autotrader's 2016 pet owner survey which shows:
- Nearly 1 in four dog owners have used their dog to flirt with another person while in the car
- Over half of dog owners take their dogs on car trips at least once per week
- 4 out of 5 dog owners say they would be more likely do business with a dealership if it offered pet-friendly amenities or features
Pet and travel safety tips, pet-friendly vehicle accessories and Great Cars for Dog Lovers

About Autotrader
Autotrader is the most visited third-party car shopping site, with the most engaged audience of in-market shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today's empowered consumer looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader's comprehensive marketing solutions guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience.

Autotrader is a Cox Automotive™ brand. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.

SOURCE Autotrader

CONTACT: Julie Shipp, Public Relations Manager, 404.558.7837, julie.shipp@autotrader.com