A Walk to Benefit the Animals!

Posted on February 25, 2010

April is Spring, and it’s time to put on your walking shoes and join us for a walk around the block to benefit homeless animals.  The walk is sponsored by Triple R Pets and New Beginnings.  All funds raised in this event will be used to cover the veterinary care of our animals as well as the overall needs of the New Begnnings’ Shelter and Triple R Pets spay/neuter programs.  To learn more about our programs, please visit continue to explore the Triple R Pets web site and visit the new Beginning web site at www.newbeginningscatshelter.org.

THE STARTING LINE

Sunday, April 18 from 1pm to 4pm.
1148 Blackstone, Willow Springs IL 60480
Lions Park

1:00 Registration and contests
2:00 The WOW! walk begins
3:00 Contests

WHO’S INVITED?

Everyone who wants to have a great time and loves the animals.

  • Dress up your dog or come as you are, and walk the four block route.
  • No dog?  No problem!  Take a photo of your cat(s) and walk the parade route with your photo and receive a free mini-kitty toy!
  • Don’t have a dog or cat?  You can still help the animals by registering to support one of our special needs pets.

HOW TO REGISTER:

You can register your pet or sponsor one of our special needs pets: Bigsby, Dually, or Carrie Ann.

$30 early registration ends April 12. There are three payment options.

  • Online: use the online registration form with a PayPal account.
  • By mail: download a registration form, complete it, and send it no later than April 12 with a $30 entry fee by check payable to Triple R Pets, Triple R Pets, PO Box 86, Western Springs IL 60558
  • $35 at the gate on the day of the walk

Each registered pet owner will receive:

  • An event t-shirt
  • A goodie bag
  • Free participation sign-up for all contests and prizes

PLEDGES:

Set a goal and ask family, friends and co-workers to help you achieve it. We are hoping that everyone can bring in $50 of pledges to help the animals. Pledge sheets and checks and cash should be turned in on the day of the walk. Checks should be made payable to Triple R Pets.

PLEDGE PRIZES: The top three registrants bringing in the most pledges (minimum $200) will receive:
First place – Adirondack doggie bed
Second place – stainless steel raised water and food bowls
Third place – a gift certificate to a local restuarant

CONTESTS FOR CANINES
Best Costume
Best Trick
Best Kisser
Look-Alike Contest (owner and dog
Doggie Yodel: Best Musical Act with Dog

THE CLIP AND CHIP BOOTH: microchip $20, dog nails trimmed $10

RAFFLES with great prizes!

Please download the flyer and pass it on to friends. For specific questions please feel free to contact us.

One Response to “A Walk to Benefit the Animals!”

  1. andrew guerrieri
    Mar 25, 2010

    Does one registration allow your family to walk



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