Have big Irish plans for St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday? Since you may be a little indulgent with
Irish traditions on March 17th, why not do something guilt-free with
your dog the day before?
This Saturday, March 16th, the 21st
Annual ‘Walk with the Animals’ will take place at Fairmount Park in
Riverside. This family-friendly event is
hosted by the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center (formerly the Riverside
Humane Society) and put on each year in an effort to raise money to help care
for the thousands of homeless animals they take in each year. This event will leave you feeling good by
walking for your health and raising much needed funds for a local animal
shelter.
Participants are encouraged to bring their dog(s) to join in
the 1.3 mile walk around the park as well as family and friends of all ages to
enjoy the activities and entertainment afterward.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. along with a delicious
pancake breakfast. The walk begins at 9:00 a.m. and will be led by
Grand Marshals Mayor Rusty Bailey and his dog Zoe (a former Pet Adoption Center
resident). After
the walk, participants are welcome to enjoy activities such as ‘Kiss the
Blarney Dog’ – Kissing Booth, Doggie Costume Contest, as well as exhibits,
boutiques, baked goodies for sales (human and canine), and local rescue groups
to check out. Low cost vaccinations and microchipping
will be available as well, if your pup is behind on his vaccinations or you
have been waiting for a more affordable chance to get him microchipped.
Whether you can or cannot participate in the walk this
Saturday, you can help raise funds or give a donation through firstgiving.com. Check out the Mary S. Roberts Pet AdoptionCenter website for more information, ways to donate, or to see dogs and cats
available for adoption.
The smallest amount of green can make a difference this St. Patrick’s Day, so give what you can
to help support your community and its homeless pets.
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