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Fido & Friends Fun Run – 2011


25th Annual Run/Walk to raise money for the Eau Claire County Humane Association! A record breaking attendance year – over 500 people! Held in Carson Park in Eau Claire, WI. Prizes for most money raised in pledges, kids art contest, Silly Pet Tricks, refreshments. www.ECCHA.org

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Helping Paws – Wag, Walk & Run Event on KSTP-TV – May 21, 2011


Hundreds of runners and their dogs showed up for the 13th annual Wag, Walk & Run, hosted by Helping Paws. The event took place at Purgatory Creek in Eden Prairie. More than 400 people and 250 dogs participated in the 5K run/walk. There was also a one-mile kids run and a variety of entertainment including face painting and the chance to meet Helping Paws service dogs in training.

The event raised $42,000, which will be put towards Helping Paws’ mission of helping individuals with physical disabilities live more independent lives through the use of service dogs.

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Run With The Big Dogs 2011 Pocatello, Idaho


http://www.friendsofthepocatelloanimalshelter.org

http://www.pocatello.us/animal

Annual Fund Raiser for the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
Register and Join Today.
Race Day is September 24th, 11am at Centennial Park
2.5K walk or 5K walk or 5K run, with or without a dog.
Do his in memory of a beloved pet.
You can even be a virtual walker/runner by making a donation to help the animals care and feeding.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

14th ANNUAL RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS

Sponsored by: FRIENDS OF THE POCATELLO ANIMAL SHELTER and
PHIL MEADOR TOYOTA, SUBARU
K-5 Kennels, Inside Pocatello Magazine

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HELP THE POCATELLO ANIMAL SHELTER!

WHEN: Saturday, September 24th, 2010
TIME: Race starts at 11:00 a.m.
Check in and late registration is from 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
WHAT: 2.5K walk / 5K walk / 5K run
WHERE: Centennial Park — S Grant Ave & Idaho St
(parking is also available at Rainey Ball Park just across the river)

REGISTRATION: Adults (age 13 or older)
- $20.00 before August 20th, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
- $25.00 after August 20th and before September 17th, 2011
- $35.00 after September 17th, 2011
Children under age 12
- $10.00 before August 20th, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
- $15.00 after August 20th and before September 17th, 2011
- $25.00 after September 17th, 2011
**If registering after September 17th, 2011 T-shirt available after October 15th, 2011

Register at the Pocatello Animal Shelter 234-6156

Or go to: www.pocatello.us/animal to download an application.

All teams will receive a t-shirt for the human and a bandana for the dog
and a goody bag with treats and surprises.
Vendors will be on hand with pet products and information.
Refreshments will be provided for all participants (human and K-9)
Draw prizes will be awarded for those who entered the race (must be present to win)
Grab your family or friends and form a Pack! Have more fun!
Of course, adorable adoptable dogs from the Pocatello Animal Shelter will be in attendance.

ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES – NO FEMALES IN HEAT ALLOWED!

Contact Mary Remer at the Pocatello Animal Shelter for more information: 234-6156

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Greek Animal Rescue Sponsored Walk 2011


Without Greek Animal Rescue many of the lovely dogs in this video would not have the chance of a happy life. To see the fantastic work they do, please visit the GAR website -

http://greekanimalrescue.com

Each year we attend the sponsored dog walk in aid of GAR in Trent Park, Hertfordshire, it’s a wonderful event and despite the rain this year there was a great turn out and everyone enjoyed themselves, especially the dogs :)

Photographs and film clips from the walk by Paul Killington

Thank you xx

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SPCA Tampa Bay 3K Pet Walk

Paws Up! The SPCA Tampa Bay 3K Pet Walk is just around the corner. Time to get those tails wagging into shape and Walk to Save Lives! Thanks to Pinstripe Marketing for producing the video which can be seen on Brighthouse Networks!

The 21st Annual 3K Pet Walk is a fun, 1.8 mile walk through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg to benefit the SPCA Tampa Bay. Come out and walk for the cause to end animal cruelty and help raise money to find new loving families for homeless and abused animals in our community.

Food, music, shopping and activities will be available for all! Don’t miss out on this exciting event for a great cause.

REGISTER NOW at www.3KPetWalk.org

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