Basset Rescue Group Joins with City for West Des Moines Dog Walking Club

Submitted by West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

The West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department and Hounds Haven Basset Rescue invite you and your "best friend" to lace up your sneakers and get moving by joining the West Des Moines Dog Walking Club!

One of the easiest ways to get some physical activity into your day is to simply take a walk and get your blood pumping. Plus, walking with other dog owners and their dogs isn't just exercise, it's a PAW-TY!

Being a member of the West Des Moines Dog Walking Club is more than meeting up for an occasional dog walk. It's about becoming part of an active dog owner community, increasing your physical fitness as well as your dog's, and taking part in activities to help homeless pets right here in West Des Moines! Come to one of the informational meetings listed below to learn more!

Informational Meetings (Please leave your dog(s) at home for these meetings.)

Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Des Moines Library Community Room, OR

Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at the West Des Moines Library Community Room

Walks (All dogs must be on a leash. Dog waste bags will be provided.)

Saturday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the , 2500 Grand Ave.) entrance for a walk on the 3.2 mile trail around Blue Heron Lake

Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m. Meet at the shelter in Ashawa Park (4431 Waterford Drive) for a 3.1 mile trail walk.

For dates/times of additional walks, please visit www.wdm.iowa.gov and click on the "Parks & Recreation" link on the right.

Club Registration Fee (Includes a club t-shirt!) $10.00 (Cash or check made payable to "City of WDM.")

If you can't make it to one of the Informational Meetings or have additional questions, please contact Sable Joseph at sable@houndshavenbassetrescue.com.