Stray Cat Strut June 5, 2010

Tree House Humane Society’s Stray Cat Strut is a fun annual event, which helps educate the public about the plight of stray cats. The money raised will not only help support the rehabilitation, care, and adoption of the cats housed at Tree House, but will also help us reach out to and educate the community about the pressing issue of stray overpopulation and the ways to combat the problem. Please help us turn Chicago into a no-kill city! The event consists of a 5-mile walk where participants begin at the Bucktown Branch (1629 N. Ashland) and end at the Uptown Headquarters (1212 W. Carmen).

TIME:
Check-in: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Walk: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Post-race festivities: until 2:00 p.m. at Tree House Uptown Headquarters.
Snacks are provided before the walk, with refreshments, tours, and music at the Open House following the walk.

REGISTRATION & PLEDGES:
Preregistration: $25
Event day registration: $30
Registration includes a Stray Cat Strut t-shirt by nationally-renowned artist, Anne Leuck-Feldhaus! (visit http://annesart.com/ to see her work)
Create your personalized fundraising page now through FirstGiving.com/TreeHouseCats. Remember, every donation is tax deductible! Walking is a great way to honor your friends—furry and non-furry. Hit the streets this year, and show the kitties you care!

You can also print out a hardcopy pledge form here (http://www.treehouseanimals.org/Events/2010/StrayCatStrut/2010PledgeForm.pdf).
LOGISTICS:
Free parking is available at BurrElementary School across the street from the Bucktown Branch. The Bucktown Branch is also accessible by the #9 Ashland bus, the #72 North Avenue bus, and is located just east of the North/Damen/Milwaukee Blue Line El stop. There will be volunteer drivers shuttling walkers from the Uptown Headquarters back to the Bucktown Branch for two hours following the walk.

We will walk in rain or shine so be prepared for all types of weather. Children under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact Erin Lamparter, Community Outreach Manager, if you have questions about this event. erin@treehouseanimals.org or 773-784-5488 ext. 238