This just in - the schedule of events for HAWS' 26th Annual Pet Walkathon sponsored by the Friends of HAWS.
9 a.m. Kick-off the Walk
9 - ?? Appearance by Marilynn Mee from Classic Rock 96.5 WKLH
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lure Coursing - extended hours ($5 for each fun run - prize for the fastest participants)
10 - 10:30 a.m. Contests: Owner/Pet Look-alikes, Shortest Legs, Tallest Pet (all 4 paws on the ground)
10:30 - 11 a.m. Featured Breed: the Greyhound
11 - 11:30 a.m. Mascot Fun: "Marilynn (Simon) Says" - Laugh and play along!
11:30 a.m. - Noon Poo Toss & Contests: Longest Tail, Most Spots and Biggest Smile
Noon - 12:30 p.m. Let's eat - Lunch break!
12:30 - 1 p.m. Parade of HAWS Adoptable Pets
1 - 1:30 p.m. Special recognition for Survivor & Senior Dogs - dogs that have overcome a disability or are seniors
1:30 - 2 p.m. HAWS Alumni Parade - show your HAWS pride with your favorite alum
2 - 2:30 p.m. More Contests: Best Kisser (pet!), Best Trick, Best Rollover
2:30 - 3 p.m. Lure Coursing Awards, more games
3:00 p.m. Winners of "Win at the Walk" announced!
So far the weather forecast is looking favorable for Saturday, too...fingers and toes crossed...
Come, join in HAWS annual celebration of pets and their people!
By the way - there is still time to collect pledges and donations - log onto our Walkathon web page to get started!
