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HAWS Annual Pet Walkathon

Join hundreds of other pet lovers who high-tail it to this day-long festival in support of HAWS!Β  You can walk individually or bring a "Pack" and walk as a group!Β  Log into our website for registration forms.Β Β  You can also raise funds online rather than on foot; just follow the links on our website to start your own online fundraising page.Β  Each year, the Walk raises over $40,000 for the shelter – usually about 1/5 of that is thru the online pages!Β  Top donors will receive special gifts!Β 

Β Of course, there's more to do than just walk!Β  Visit our vendor booths and do some shopping, participate in contests and games, have a tasty lunch, meet adoptable pets from HAWS, or enjoy meeting up with old friends-and making new ones!Β  There will be a Bake Sale, personal ID tags for saleΒ and opportunities to get your pet microchipped or just a have a nail trim.Β 

Best of all, because sponsorships underwrite all costs of putting on the Walk, 100% of the money raised for this event goes straight to HAWS!Β  Participants' donations provide proper care, food, bedding, toys and lots of attention for the animals in need at HAWS. Β Funds are also used to support HAWS' humane education programs, which promote responsible pet ownership and prevent animal abuse. Β  So come on out with your doggie friend for a fun-filled day of activities!

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