Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Chihuahua Parade - May 5, 2013 in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MO – Cinco de Mayo and Chihuahuas in costume is a perfect fit. That was proven last year by the world-wide response to Kansas City’s attempt to break The Guinness Book of World Records for “Most Dogs In Costume.” Kansas City is getting ready to dress up the dogs and do it again.

Barney Allis Plaza will be the spot for the May 5th event. “It is the perfect Downtown  venue,” says promoter, Mark Valentine. “There is lots of parking. There is plenty of green space. The setting will be a great backdrop for all the crazy pictures of dogs in costume.”

The Annual Chihuahua Parade is sublimely ridiculous, but it has a serious goal to make Kansas City a No-Kill Community. The $5 entry fee per dog all goes to The Great Plains SPCA who just opened their second shelter in the Metro area.

Chihuahuas are the oldest companion dog in The Americas. Not only do they predate The Mayans, now they have survived the end date of that famous calendar.

All dogs in costume are welcome. The Guinness World Record is not breed specific, but there will be a vet on site to verify that they are all dogs. Last year there was at least one pig in costume. St. Louis holds the Guinness record with 1,326.

All entrants will receive something. A larger prize package is being assembled for the winning costumed Chihuahua. When you register in advance, you will receive a number in The Chihuahua Parade and all the information you need. Organizers ask that you arrive by 11am for the Parade at Noon. Live music from Valentine and The Knights will keep the Cinco de Mayo event going until late afternoon.

The Kansas City Chihuahua Parade begs for
a World Record a No- Kill Community.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Petco 5k9 San Rafael, CA event- August 4, 2013

Sunday August 4th, 2013

The San Francisco area Petco 5k9 Walk Run Presented by Purina ProPlan will be held at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael, CA.
5k  - 8:00 am
1mile - 9:00 am
Expo  - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm


The event starts and finishes at  the Marin Center Fairgrounds and Lagoon Park -
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.


Print Mail-In Entry Form

Who’s on my team?!
If you a 5k9 team captain you can see your other members by CLICKING HERE.

Refund & Transfer Policies
All participant entries are non-refundable.
Transfers will be allowed up to 14 days prior to an event by clicking HERE.  After that time entry transfers will not be accommodated.

For more info, please visit Petco 5k9.



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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Petco 5K9 Atlanta Event- April 28, 2013

Sunday, April 28, 2013

The Atlanta Petco 5k9 Walk Run Presented by Purina ProPlan will be held at the Lake Forest Elementary School, Sandy Springs.Raise Awareness and funds for FORGOTTEN PAWS via the Petco Foundation




Print Entry Form Print Mail-In Entry Form
Packet Pick-Up and Event registration at Petco, Sandy Springs : 10.00am – 4.00pm, Saturday April 27th
On-site registration available starting from 6:00 – 7:30 am on race day, Sunday April 28th
Who’s on my team?!
If you a 5k9 team captain you can see your other members by CLICKING HERE.
Refund & Transfer Policies
All participant entries are non-refundable.
Transfers will be allowed up to 14 days prior to an event by emailing:  athleteservices@5k9walkrun.com .  After that time entry transfers will not be accommodated.

For more info, please visit 5k9 Run/Walk by Petco.



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Friday, April 19, 2013

Woofstock: A Festival of Fidos - May 18, 2013

Woofstock: A Festival of Fidos

When: May 18, 2013 10am to 4pm
Where: Basin Harbor Club 4800 Basin Harbor Club Vergennes, Vt
Admission: $8 for adults, $4 for children
More information: BasinHarbor.com
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Costume parade, bounce houses for the kids, and a 5K and 3K run, plus much more are on the schedule for the Woofstock festival. There will also be demonstrations by dogs who do agility training, K9 dogs, and Disc dogs. Bring a camera and be ready to be wowed by these talented pups! Proceeds from the event go to the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Center. Bring the family and spend the day with other pet lovers!



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Austin 5K9 Walk/Run - May 11, 2013

When: May 11. 2013 7am to 11am
Where: Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park 6614 Blue Bluff Road Austin, Tx
Admission: Varies
More information: 5k9WalkRun.com
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The Petco 5k9 Walk RunTM presented by Purina ProPlan is the national walk/run series open to both people and pets! At 8am the 5K walk/run starts and awards will be given out at 10am. Stick around afterwards to see all the vendors who will be there, some will be selling the latest and greatest pet products, some will have information about how to enrich your dog’s life, and others may even have some fun games for you and your pup to participate in. This promises to be a fun day!

Saturday, May 11, 2013

The event starts and finishes at Walter E. Long Metropolitian Park, 6614 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX.
 
Print Entry Form Print Mail-In Entry Form
Packet Pick-Up and Event registration:
Friday May 10th at Petco  : 2.00pm - 8.00pm
1000 E. 41st St., Suite 820
Austin, TX 78751
On-site registration available starting from 6:00 – 7:30 am on race day.

For more info, please visit 5 K9 Austin by Petco



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Doggie Dash in Portland, OR May 11, 2013

When: May 11, 2013 9am to 1pm
Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Sw Naito Parkway and SW Pine St. Portland, OR
Admission: Free to watch, Registration $30
More information: Oregon Humane Society
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Join thousands of your friends on May 11th, as we walk, run, eat, drink and have fun with our furry friends. It’s the 26th annual OHS Doggie Dash, when we let dogs rule the streets of downtown Portland. Come with or without a dog! There will be vendors on site with great pet products, food carts, music, and lots of fun. After the walk/run, enter your pup in one of the costume contests and help raise over $450,000 for pets who need forever homes and TLC.



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