Wood Co. Humane Society Mutt Strut: August 8th at Ft Meigs
The Wood County Humane Society is hosting its annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ft. Meigs State Memorial Park, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. Registration starts at 9:30 am. This popular event is a major fundraiser for the humane society.
“Walkers - with or without dogs - are needed to ‘strut their stuff’ to help raise money to care for the animals at our Minniebelle Conley Shelter,” stated Jacqui Nathan, President, WCHS. “We really appreciated the community support for this ‘doggone delightful’ event last year, and we are hoping for an even larger turnout this year,” she added.
This year’s Mutt Strut will include raffles, games and contests, including the popular Beauty Pawgeant. Vendors may set up tables along the route for a nominal fee.
Individuals may walk with a pet or one of the shelter dogs or they may choose to walk with a family member or friend – or even a brave cat or parrot. Walkers who collect $50 or more in pledges will receive a 2009 WCHS Mutt Strut t-shirt. The top fundraisers for both adult and child categories will receive prize packages, and all walkers will receive ‘goodie bags’ with coupons and samples from local businesses.
Pledge forms are available at the Wood County Humane Society, 801 Van Camp Road during regular business hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon - 4 p.m. and Thursday, 12 noon - 7 p.m.; and at the following local businesses: The Flying Bean in Levis Commons, Jones Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Ernsthausen’s Veterinary Clinic in Bowling Green. They are also available online at www.WoodCountyHumaneSociety.com
Join the fun and come out and support this worthwhile cause. All proceeds will provide support to Wood County animals in need.
The Wood County Humane Society is a non-profit organization serving Wood County. Its mission is to provide quality care for abused, homeless, neglected and abandoned animals in the community at its no-kill animal shelter until they find homes. WCHS cared for more than 400 animals in 2008. A humane agent investigates cruelty and neglect reports. Dedicated staff and volunteers also provide public assistance, SNIP information on low-cost spay/neuter programs and community education.
This year’s walk is sponsored in part by Pat McCutchan-Vernier, M.D. and Rick Vernier, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Toledo City Paper & Toledo Area Parent, Welch Publishing/Perrysburg Messenger Journal, WT05, - Toledo’s CW, WCKY - Buckeye Country 103.7, PetSmart, Union Bank, Hill’s Science Diet and the Ohio Historical Society.
For more information about the upcoming Mutt Strut, check out the website at www.WoodCountyHumaneSociety.org, stop by the shelter at 801 Van Camp Road, Bowling Green or call (419) 378-1178.
Press Release Contact Name: Jacqui Nathan
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Wood County Humane Society