Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon

Based on all the feedback from our 16th Walk-a-dog-a-thon, the change of venue to the lovely grounds of the Valley Rehabilitation Centre in Waterville was a good decision. It provided lots of room for fun activities enjoyed by many of our 90+ participants after their walk. We are very grateful to the staff of the Centre as well for hosting our K-9 Canteen.

Each year the committee tries to add more fun for participants. This year a P.A. system was added so there was better information sharing for participants and lively music to add to the festive spirit. Our ever popular mascot Muttly enjoyed dancing, being hugged and photographed throughout the day, much to the delight of all. The introduction of free fun competitions for walkers proved to be very popular as well.

Close to 100 walkers arrived toting filled pledge sheets and excited dogs. Also exciting was the arrival of 2 new teams of walkers, the Surgical Angels Team from VRH and the Phinney's Friends of Felines Team also from Kentville. Rumor has it that VRH is planning on having 2 teams next year.

The contributions of all participants were vital to the record setting amount of $8,547.87 in this event. Our sincere gratitude is extended to each and everyone for their support.

Rally O

The second year of our Rally Obedience Competition saw an increase in entries as more dog owners are taking classes and enjoying this opportunity to showcase their progress following their regular obedience training. Judge Judy Barteaux, our Rally-O instructor, selected Janice Redden from Windsor and dog Brook as the winner of the Novice A class and again as the winner of the Novice B class with her other dog Kyle. While winning is fun, entrants were happy to show off their skills and to help with a worthy cause at the same time. Since any dog is eligible, many walkers tried out the fun match and decided to sign up for the next classes.

Donors

Financial and prize donations enable the committee to reward those who make the largest contribution as individuals and as teams. We thank them sincerely for their generosity.

Tim Hortons Cornwallis Veterinarians Ltd. Annapolis Animal Hospital Canadian Tire Paddy's Pub Movie Gallery- New Minas

Wee Piggies & Paws Petro Can- New Minas Berwick Animal Hospital Aqua Valley Water Shur-gain- Port Williams Emmalor Kennels

Awards

The individual with the highest amount collected this year, almost doubling last year's winner, was Erica Riggs. Erica won a gift certificate of $100 donated by Canadian Tire and the Eugenia Tupper Memorial Award. Coming in a very close second was Wendy Gallant who won a coffee maker donated by Tim Hortons. Third place was won by Amy Pineo who won a gift certificate from Wee Piggies & Paws.

The Walk-a-dog-a-thon is the Kings County SPCA's signature event. It is the result of many hours of planning by the committee and the support of dozens of volunteers and businesses to make it a success. The Board of Directors sincerely thanks Committee Chair Joanne Munsie and everyone involved for their generous efforts on the behalf of the animals. We look forward to everyone's continued support and hope that more and more pet owners come to this annual event to share a day of fun and frolic while funding the work of the SPCA in our community.

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