Walk/Run/Stroll for the Animals Oct. 10

by C. Miriam Yarden, B.Sc., MS, APDT
LBReport.com Contributing Editor

(Sept. 19, 2010) -- Fall is here and it is time once again to walk, run, stroll, promenade or just saunter for the animals. Friends of Long Beach Animals are having its annual walk with all the fun and good times as in past years.

Here's the information and schedules:

• The date is Sunday, October 10th 2010

• The place is Marina Green in downtown Long Beach, near Shoreline Village at Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave.

• As before, the event is organized and hosted by Friends of Long Beach Animals

• Registration will begin at 7:00 AM

• The 10K run will begin with staggered starts at 7:30 AM

• The 5K run will begin at 8:30 AM

• The opening Ceremony will begin at 9:00 AM

• The 2K/5K walk starts at 9:30 AM

• The entry fee, if you register before October 10th, is $25.00. If you register on the day of the event it is $30.00. This fee includes water, T-shirt, doggie bags, prizes, etc. Not a bad deal, is it? You can also register online at www.folba.org (Walk page) or call (562) 988-7647.

This event promotes life safety for pets and their people. Honorary walk-leaders are Nancy Foster (with Noah the First cat) and Blair Cohn, Executive Director of the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association. On this day you can not only walk your dog but help Long Beach animals too.

There will be exhibits, agility demonstrations, vendors, Canine Companions for Independence, Therapy Dogs International, multicultural music and dancing and friendly fun for all. The funds raised will be used for FOLBA’s "SNIP" program, i.e., spaying and neutering pets to prevent unnecessary deaths of companion animals and will also fund education and help to Long Beach animals wherever and whenever they need it

You don’t have to have a dog to attend, walk or run. Come and enjoy the day with us and the hundreds of wonderful animals you will meet. And oh yes! We still need volunteers to help with registration, set-up, the WALK itself and parking. If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail Nancy Lewis at nancylewisphn@yahoo.com>

Please come and join us! Enjoy the day with your pets, with the people and please consider donating to the work of Friends of Long Beach Animals. The animals need all the help we can give them!

SEE YOU AT THE PARK!

Disclosure: LBReport.com is a longtime supporter of Friends of LB Animals, and we have an ad running for the all-volunteer organization and this event.

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