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Walk for Animals includes talent show, portraits
August 10, 2005
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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 from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mequon Rotary Park, 4000 W. Highland Ave. All proceeds from the event will benefit the companion animals at the Ozaukee Humane Society.

The day’s activities include:

• 8 to 9:30 a.m.: Walk registration and refreshments pre-registration prior to the day of the event is preferred; call (262) 377-7580 for information.
• 9:15 a.m.: Blessing of animals
• 9:30 a.m.: Walk begins
• 10:15 a.m. to 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 can visit www.ozaukeehumaen.org after Aug. 1.

For information about the Walk for Animals or to register, call (262) 377-7580. Information about OHS can be obtained by visiting www.ozaukeehumane.org.

Does your dog or cat have a photogenic look and talent to match?

Pet owners can showcase their canines, felines and other people-friendly creatures during the 16th annual Walk for Animals, a fund-raiser to benefit the Ozaukee Humane Society.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mequon Rotary Park, 4000 W. Highland Rd.

The activities will begin with walk registration and refreshments from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A blessing of the animals will be at 9:15 a.m., followed by the walk at 9:30 a.m. and a pet talent show, portraits, contests and drawings from 10:15 a.m. to noon.

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the morning, with the winners announced at noon.

Proceeds will benefit animals at the Humane Society shelter, 2073 Hwy. W., in the Town of Grafton.

To register, make a pledge or obtain more information, call 377-7580 or visit the Web site www.ozaukeehumane.org.