Allyson Hearon, a Dog
Orphans volunteer, with 3 Leonbergers who are faithful Dog Walk attendees
Douglas, MA. April 14, 2008
– Dog Orphans Inc. will hold its 10th Annual Walk for Paws on
Sunday, May 4, 2008 beginning at 12:00 Noon at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge,
MA. This anxiously anticipated spring event serves as a key fundraiser for
the non-profit, no-kill shelter which relies on donations for its day-to-day
operations. This event is being sponsored by Uxbridge Animal Hospital,
Greyhound Rescue of New England, TLC’S Pet Haven and Sturbridge Veterinary
Hospital.
Dog
Lovers and their owners are encouraged to start soliciting supporters early
for the walk, which takes place along the Blackstone Canal. The Grand
Prizes for the top three fundraisers this year are as follows: First Place
is a $500 American Express Gift Card; Second Place is a Garmin 200 GPS
Navigator donated by 146 Supply Center in Millbury, MA; and Third Place is a
$100 Pet Smart Gift Certificate donated by Jill Hopfenbeck, owner of Sutton
Animal Hospital. In addition to these prizes, there are several incentives
for our walkers including a complimentary lunch for those who raise $75 or
more; a free Dog Walk t-shirt for those raising $125 or more; and a free pet
portrait by A-Keene Image for those with pledges of $175 or more.
River
Bend Farm is a beautiful venue for the many family oriented activities
scheduled for the day. These include musical entertainment by the WXLO
(104.5 FM) Street Team; Pet portraits provided by A Keene Image; Dog nail
clippings compliments of TLC Pet Haven; Jungle Encounters, featuring a
variety of exotic pets; an obedience and tracking demonstration provided by
Alpha Dog K-9 Training; and free canine massages provided by Emily Parker,
Certified Pet Massage Therapist. In addition, the following organizations
will have booths at the walk: Greyhound Rescue of New England, Paw Planet
of Whitinsville, MA, Heavenly Hair of Whitinsville, K-9 University (Dog
Watch hidden fence system), Central MA Disaster Animal Response Team (CMDART),
and Uxbridge Animal Hospital. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches and
beverages will be sold by members of the First Holiday Night Committee in
Uxbridge and Daily Bread of Whitinsville, MA will provide cinnamon buns and
iced coffee.
The
mission of Dog Orphans Inc. is to take in abused, abandoned and unwanted
dogs. After entering the program, all dogs are spayed or neutered, given
the proper vaccines/tests, and groomed. Dog Orphans, Inc. relies solely on
donations to operate our shelter. Walk For Paws is one of our fund-raising
efforts held to benefit the shelter and educate the community about our
organization. Please join us on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at River Bend Farm in
Uxbridge, MA. For more information please contact Dog Orphans at 476-1855
or visit our website at
www.dogorphans.com. We look forward to your continued support of Dog
Orphans, Inc.
