East Greenwich Animal Protection League's 19th Annual Hound Hike Fundraiser to Take Place on Sunday, September 27th

WHO: The East Greenwich Animal Protection League (EGAPL) is a no-kill 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization which serves all dogs and cats picked up by the East Greenwich Animal Control Officer, animals owned by people who can no longer care for them, as well as animals in urgent need of rescue from other areas as funding permits.

WHAT: Mark your calendars! EGAPL’s Hound Hike, now in its 19th year, is just around the corner. The event has become a tradition for animal lovers, adopters and families from around the community alike. The event is EGAPL’s largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going to provide shelter, food and medical care of animals awaiting adoption and to enable the organization to continue saving more lives.

Local vendors will also be on hand with samples of pet-related treats and information. Music, raffles, and a free lunch will also be provided as part of this fun-filled day for a great cause. Fee per hiker $25.00; participants can register the day of the event or download a registration form at
www.egapl.org/houndhike.

You can also help raise more money for EGAPL by collecting pledges in advance of the walk. A pledge sheet can be downloaded by clicking here. Any pledges received by September 1st will be qualified for prizes, including the grand prize of a free DNA testing on your pet to be revealed at the Hound Hike for $500 in pledges.

“It’s been an exciting year for EGAPL as we have increased our adoption hours, partnered with great organizations like the Brandi Project, and welcomed many new volunteers to our dedicated team,” said Tammy Flanagan, president, EGAPL. “We are confident this is going to be the biggest and best Hound Hike ever and we hope for a great turnout, as our animals rely on the money we raise at this event to help support us throughout the entire year.”

For the second year, EGAPL will also be having a Rainbow Bridge Memorial to commemorate beloved pets. For a $25 donation, a photo of your loved one will be placed on the memorial. Simply make your donation online and send us yout contact information, your pets name, picture & dates s/he was with you to events@egapl.org. Requests will not be accepted after September 8th.

WHERE
Goddard Park
Warwick, RI
Register at carousel/beach area.

WHEN
Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Registration begins at 12:00 pm and the 2-mile walk starts at 1:00 pm. Walkers are welcome to bring their own dogs; all dogs must be leashed, healthy and up to date on all vaccines.

Can’t go? You can still make a donation via EGAPL’s website at www.egapl.org Contributions of any size are greatly appreciated!

MEDIA CONTACT
Ellayna Ungureanu, VP & Fundraising Chair
events@egapl.org
(401) 248-4157