28th Annual Houston Humane Society Fun Run & Walk March 22, 2009

The 28th Annual Houston Humane Society K-9 Fun Run & Walk will take place Sunday, March 22 at Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby. This fun and beneficial event begins at Noon, check-in opens at 10 am and activities end at 4pm. The event will also feature a doggy costume contest, an alumni walk, interactive activities, and much more! All proceeds raised go directly to the Houston Humane Society (HHS).

All four legged family members and their two legged human companions can now sign up for a 1-mile competitive run, 1-mile non-competitive jog, or a 1-mile non-competitive walk. Whether you participant or not, you can help raise funds by inviting friends and family to pledge. Simply create a pledge page online. Visit http://www.houstonhumane.org/events and click on the register/pledge link.

The runner or walker with the most pledges over $500 wins a Cowboy Campout Getaway for 5 including overnight accommodations; trail ride and campfire dinner. The child with the most pledges wins a summer Companion Camp at HHS.

For more than 50 years, Houston Humane Society has helped thousands of animals find loving homes. HHS also provides a low-cost wellness clinic to the public 6 days a week for exams; vaccines and Houston’s only $30 spay/neuter service.

Registration is $20 before 3/13, $25 after and $30 race-day. $5 for additional human companions. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information visit www.houstonhumane.org, email funrun@houstonhumane.org or call 713-433-6421 extension 311.