“Tails and Trails” 5K Event to Benefit New Animal Shelter
On Saturday, October 23rd, the North Texas State Fairgrounds will be the site of “Tails and Trails” 5K Run and 1K Pet Walk, an event that includes vendors, activities and entertainment for individuals, families and pets! “All proceeds benefit the building fund for our new Denton Animal Care and Adoption Center,” Aleisha Mollen, Event Chairman; “and provides an opportunity for the community to come out and show support for the need for a new Denton shelter.”
Course certification and timing for the 5K is provided by Cadence Sports, Austin, TX. The 1K Pet Walk is not timed; and owners are encouraged to bring their friendly pets. Brian Burns will provide music from 10:00 to 11:30 am prior to the noon free live concert by Bone Doggie and His Junkyard Band.
Discounted pre-registration for the run and walk until September 30th. The early registration fees include an event t-shirt and is $20/individual and $50/family of four. Registration is available online at: www.dentonasf.com/5k , by mail or by calling 940-391-9626. Teams are encouraged to compete for prizes and traveling trophies in both the run and walk. Individual prizes will also be awarded in a variety of categories for both the run and the walk. Participants may, at their option, help raise additional funds by obtaining pledges.
Complete information on “Tails and Trails,” including the schedule, sponsors, vendors, activities and entertainment can be found online at www.dentonasf.com/5k. Admittance to the fairgrounds is free to the public from 8 am to 2 pm. Food and other vendors, entertainment , activities and a silent auction will be available. Low cost pet vaccinations will be provided at the event by Denton Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic from 10 am to noon.
“This fundraiser allows people and their pets to contribute to the new animal shelter in a variety of ways,” said Bette Sherman, DASF Chairman and Co-Founder. “We expect the event to grow each year, providing vital ongoing funding for the Denton shelter.” DASF is conducting a $2.0 million capital campaign to help fund the new city shelter. The current shelter is 31 years old, out-of-date and inadequate. It serves both the city and Denton County. “In 2009, the shelter handled almost 4,500 cats and dogs” said Sherman, “with a maximum capacity of 114 animals. Fortunately, dedicated shelter staff and volunteers, together with new DASF programs, achieved a record live exit rate,” continued Sherman. Perhaps as many as 1,300 more Denton area animals could be saved with a new shelter.
