Dog Walk

Our Fifth Annual Four-Paws-A-Thon event will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Boardman Park.

Host - Laurie Lehosky from WFMJ Today

Registration will be in the Chester Long Pavilion, which is located just off the Hike and Bike Trail, from 9:30-10:00 a.m. with a $15.00 fee. You may also pre-register before September 1 for a $12.00 fee.  Please send checks to Second Chance Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 4867, Youngstown, OH 44515 and indicate on the check that it is for the dog walk. 

Please ask your friends, family and neighbors to sponsor you and your pet for this event.  Please bring your pledges with you the day of the event. ALL proceeds of this event support Second Chance in its effort to provide good homes for the abandoned and homeless animals in our area.

A prize basket will be awarded to the person and pet raising the most money, and each entry will receive a free "Doggie Goodie Bag!"

Schedule of Events

9:30 – 10:00 A.M.           Registration – $12.00 by 9/1 , day of event $15.00.
10:00 A.M.                      Blessing of the animals by Father Noga.
10:15 A.M.                      2 mile walk begins.
11:00 A.M.                      Demo of dog training by Theresa from Petsmart.
11:30 A.M.                      Contests begin – prizes for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place.
                                            Waggiest tail
                                            Pet/Owner look-alike
                                            Best trick
                                            Prince of the Walk
                                            Princess of the Walk

9:30 – 11:30                    Pictures - $5.00, including your choice of frame.                                      

We will also have hotdogs, baked goods, pop and water for sale.  

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination with Veterinarian’s name
All pets must be on leashes (please no retractable)
Female dogs in any stage of heat will not be allowed to walk the route
Second Chance Animal Rescue reserves the right to refuse entry to any dog that may prove to be hazardous to others or whose physical condition appears to be in jeopardy before or during the walk
Individuals may walk with more than one dog, provided each dog is officially entered and leashed
Owner responsible for cleaning up after their own dog(s)