The Indiana State University women's soccer team will host Bark in the Park Night at Memorial Stadium Friday.  This is the second year the event is being hosted by the Sycamores.

Patrons attending Friday's soccer match will be able to view the Sycamores in action against conference opponent Missouri State University with their favorite pet sitting beside them in the stands of the Memorial Stadium.

ISU women's head coach Erika True said that she was inspired by other professional teams and college teams that had invited fans to bring their cannine companions to the games.

"All of us here are big animal lovers," True said.  "It gives us a chance to give back to the shelters here in town.  It gives us the chance to donate not only items they need but money as well."

The event is a community service project developed to raise donations for Terre Haute Humane Society and Harmony Haven Animal Shelter.

True said that the event was a hit with the community and the players the first time it started with high attendance from the community and a  large number of donations and money raised for the animal shelters.

Donations will be taken at the game.  Items suggested for this charity varies from toiletries to treats for the animals.  Spectators to the game who bring donations will be admitted for free.  There will also be prize giveaways in the form of pet accessories.

Another part of the charity is the viewing of pets that are available for adoption organized by the Haven Animal Shelter and the Terre Haute Humane Society. 

The Terre Haute Humane Society and Harmony Haven Animal Shelter are non-profit organizations that take in stray animals and take care of them temporarily until a new home can be found.