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September/October 2005
Featured by Permission from Fetch Magazine Staff

…or at least to the Walk for Animals Event for Ozaukee Co. Humane Society.

Milwaukee – Is Fido the best dancer in town? Does Sparky have a photogenic smile and winning personality to match? Fido and Sparky can strut their stuff during a pet talent show or pose for a family portrait; just two of the many activities to occur during the 16th Annual Walk for Animals event benefiting the Ozaukee Humane Society.

The Walk for Animals event will be held Saturday, September 10 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Mequon Rotary Park, 4000 W. Highland Ave. in Mequon, Wis. All proceeds from the event will benefit the companion animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society.

The day’s activities include:

8-9:30 a.m.: Walk registration and refreshments; pre-registration prior to the day of the event is preferred; call (262) 377-7580 for more information

9:15 a.m.: Blessing of animals

9:30 a.m.: Walk begins

10:15 a.m.-noon: Post-walk events such as a pet talent show and family/pet portraits, contests and drawings

Noon: The big raffle winners are announced

Those who are unable to participate in the walk but would like to make a pledge for dogs Ralphie or Hershey can visit www.ozaukeehumane.org after Aug. 1.

For more information about the OHS Walk for Animals or to view a listing of animals available for adoption, please call 377-7580 or visit www.ozaukeehumane.org .