The 31st Annual MHS Walk for Animals - Healthy Pets, Healthy People!

The 31str Annual MHS Walk for Animals Healthy Pets, Healthy People!

Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) is pleased to announce that its 31st Annual Walk for Animals will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine (sign in begins at 9 a.m.). This year the Walk will return to the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport - a venue that is made possible by the kind support of the City of Keene and Town of Swanzey. The theme for the 31st Walk for Animals is "Healthy Pets, Healthy People!" - highlighting the health benefits of the animal-human bond.

The Walk for Animals is a crowdfunding event. In the weeks leading up to the Walk itself, animal lovers in the community ask family, friends, coworkers, colleagues - everyone they know - to sponsor them (all money raised goes towards the care of the homeless animals of our community). On Saturday, September 21, everyone walks a maximum of three miles together on a scenic paved road at the airport that is accessible for all. Walkers may choose whatever distance they prefer (with or without a leashed dog). Walkers who raise $50.00 or more will receive a beautiful Walk for Animals T-shirt that features a new Walk for Animals logo designed by local artist Jade Harmon, as well as a delicious vegan lunch created and served by he award-winning Country Life Restaurant of Keene.

A celebration party takes place immediately after the Walk.  The party reaches full swing at noon with music provided by a deejay, a vendor village to visit, a meet-and-greet with therapy pet teams, dog demonstrations to watch (including Puppy Play and Flyball), games to play (Puppy Poop Bingo and more), and many other fun things to do.  Each Walker can fill a tote bag with goodies and coupons donated from many local businesses. MHS Wagtime Dog Grooming will be available for nail clips ($10) from 11:00 am - noon, and appointments can be made for sanitary clips (feet/face/fanny - $15) from noon to 1:00 pm.

Registration for the Walk is required by August 31st. Register and fundraiser at www.mhswalkforanimals.com or download and print a Walk sponsor from from the site.  To register via phone or email by August 31st, contact Lisa at 603.352.9011, ext. 107 or lisab@humanecommunity.org. Registration is open until August 31 - after that deadline, walk-up registrations will be accepted on a "first-come, first-served" basis the day of the event starting at 9:00 am. People may participate as individual walkers, or they can form a team (a minimum of 3 people is required). Awards and prizes for top fundraisers in team and individual categories will be announced on Facebook two weeks after the Walk for Animals. If you can't participate but would like to support the Walk for Animals, please visit www.mhswalkforanimals.com to make a donation.  All money raised from this event goes directly to the care of animals at MHS!

SPECIAL WALK FOR ANIMALS RAFFLE: From now until the day of the Walk, you can enter a drawing to win a Kayak Package. Tickets may be purchased online at the MHSWalkforAnimals.com website or at the MHS Adoption Center in Swanzey.  Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Walk on the day of the event until the drawing is held.The cost is $10 each or 3 for $25, and you don't have to be present to win.

For more details on the 31st Annual Walk for Animals, and for a list of our business sponsors, please visit our website: www.MHSWalkforAnimals.com. If you would like to volunteer on the day of the event, there are many ways to help. Please contact Kerri O'Brian at kerrio@humanecommunity.org or 603.354.4022.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook for our most current information.