Dog Walk and Blessing of the Animals to Benefit Homeless Animals in Warwick
RISBJ Staff | Sep 18, 2014
WARWICK, RI – Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will host its 7th Annual Dog Walk and Blessing of the Animals on Saturday October 4, 2014 at the Beach in Warwick City Park, Asylum Avenue, Warwick, RI from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. All proceeds will benefit the homeless cats and dogs waiting for adoption at the Warwick Animal Shelter
A $10 donation includes an individual blessing for each animal by Father Marciano and a colorful pet bandana. Enjoy a scenic 2.75 mile walk around Warwick City Park with your dog. A shorter walk is available for older or smaller dogs. All animals are welcome for a blessing, but only dogs are allowed on the walk.
Registration is between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM and the Dog Walk starts at 11:30 AM. Individual blessings will be performed until 10:30 AM to 12 PM by Father Marciano. Water for the animals and dog waste bags will be provided.
With a donation of a case of wet (pate) cat food or wet dog food or a bag of Purina One Dry Dog Food (minimum 16 pound bag, no Purina Dog Chow or other dry food brands), attendees’ dogs receive a free on-site portrait session by professional photographer Sandi King from White Dog Studios www.sandiking.com
Adoptable dogs from the Warwick Animal Shelter will be present to meet, greet and kick off the dog walk. This day is probably the most fun for the shelter dogs while waiting for their forever home as they get to spend the whole day at the park!
After the dog walk, Dynamic Dog Training will host a Costumed Dog Contest for all attending dogs, including the shelter dogs, at 12:30 PM so dress your dogs to impress!
All animals must wear a collar and identification tag. Proof of rabies vaccination is required with a current rabies tag or a veterinarian’s rabies certificate for every dog, cat or ferret.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times; cats, ferrets, rats, birds, etc must be in a proper, secure carrier or harnessed and leashed. Retractable or Flexi leashes are not allowed – please bring a 6’ leash.
Aggressive dogs, any dog under 4 months old or in any stage of heat will not be allowed to participate.
For more information, please call 401-467-2692, visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/RI59.html or like Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter’s page athttp://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheWarwickAnimalShelter and Warwick Animal Shelter’s page at http://www.facebook.com/WarwickAnimalShelter
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