5th Annual Dash For The Dogs For Rudy’s Dog Park Sept. 9
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Staff Report-
Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its fifth annual Dash for the Dogs event, a 5K run/walk, on Sept. 9.
Dash for the Dogs will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Rudy’s Dog Park, corner of CRs 300N and 100E, Warsaw.
Participants are welcomed and encouraged to bring their dog to run or walk, too, but it is not required to participate. All dogs must be on a leash, have dog ID and be current on their rabies vaccine.
This is a Kosciusko Runners Association chip-timed event for those who want to compete. Prizes will be given for first, second and third overall male and female and for male and female age group. Dog prizes also will be given.
Multiple vendors will be exhibiting at the event, and canine officers and their handlers will be giving demonstrations starting at 8:30 a.m. Among the vendors will be area dog rescue groups and organizations to share information about and promote pet adoptions.
Registration will be on site starting at 8:15 a.m., with a cost of $30 the day of the event. Pre-registration costs $25 with a deadline of Aug. 25, and includes a Dash for the Dogs 2017 shirt and gift bag. Race day shirts are not guaranteed if not pre-registered by this date.
If participants, and their dogs, would like to be timed for the event, the registration deadline is Sept. 4. Cost for dogs is $1. Pre-registration for Dash for the Dogs is available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Warsaw/Dash4theDogs.
Rudy’s Dog Park is a not-for-profit organization organized and founded to build and operate a dog park serving Warsaw and the surrounding Kosciusko County community. It is open from dawn to dusk every day for members. To become a member, go to its website for an application.
For more information, contact Rudy’s Dog Park at P.O. Box 788, Winona Lake, IN 46590; call 574-267-8511; visit the website at www.rudysdogpark.org; email Info@RudysDogPark.org and find Rudy’s Dog Park on Facebook.
