Dog Lovers Invited to Morristown "Doggy Dash" to Support Seeing Eye Dogs

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Dog lovers and their pups are invited to an afternoon full of fun at The Seeing Eye's annual "Doggy Dash" this weekend. Attendees can participate in a one-mile fundraising walk, a dog pageant, and more to support the mission of The Seeing Eye to breed, raise and train Seeing Eye dogs this Sunday in Lidgerwood Park.

Registration and pre-registration check-in will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday. The fee for an adult walker is $35, kids ages 5 to 12 are #25, and ages 4 and younger can walk for free.

The one-mile doggy dash begins at noon. Following the dash, dogs and their owners can participate in a dog pageant with prizes for best-costumed dog, best-costumed dog and owner, best trick, most obedient, and more.

Attendees and their dogs can also enjoy activities like a caricature artist for dogs and a Seeing Eye puppy training demonstration. Food trucks and ice cream will also be offered.

Dogs must be six months or older to participate. Check out The Seeing Eye's event page here for further rules for pet participation.

For more information, call 973-539-4425.

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