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Annual Dog Jog FundraiserOur next Dog Jog will be anounced here soon. The Watauga Humane Society's Tenth Annual Dog Jog was held October 14th, 2006 at the Watauga County Recreation Complex and on the Town of Boone's Greenway Trail.
9K Race ~ Humans OnlyPrizes will be awarded to overall female and male winners, and the first and second place female and male winners in the following age groups. 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 60-69, 70 and over.3K Dog Jog/Walk Bring your dog only if he/she will enjoy being around other people and their dogs. Please do not bring dogs less than 6 months of age. Your dog must wear current ID and rabies vaccination tags. Keep your dog on a 6 foot or shorter leash at all times and clean up after your dog. Only jog/walk if you and your dog are in adequate physical condition. Water will be provided for you and your dog.
This is a fun event on the Greenway Trail for people and dogs. There will be activities and prizes for everyone! Don't Have A Dog To Jog? If you don't have a dog, the Humane Society is allowing participants to walk some of their shelter dogs in the event. Please register early to walk or run with a shelter companion. We will have a limited number of dogs on site and ready to go with you.
However, you are not required to accompany a dog to participate; this event is open to everyone!
(If you wish to walk a Shelter dog please call the Watauga Humane Society Shelter 828.264.7865 at least one week in advance to make arrangements to reserve a dog.) PledgesParticipants are encouraged to collect pledges. All pledge money must be turned in by 10:30 a.m. the day of the event. A prize will be given to the participant who raises the most pledge money.
For more information about Dog Jog, call Bencita Moore at 828.733.0233, Kathie Billing at 828.262.0098, or the Shelter at 828.264.7865. Pick up an entry form from Bare Bones Boutique, The Pet Place, Bare Essentials, Watauga Humane Society Shelter, The Wellness Center, Sage Sports, Watauga Co. Parks and Recreation or your local Veterinarian. |
