On Saturday, October 25, Philadelphia went to the dogs! At the 2nd Annual PAWS Mutt Strut in FDR Park, animal lovers came together to help PAWS save more lives.
Hundreds of people brought their dogs – and met some of the ones waiting for loving homes – to walk the scenic route and take part in all that the day had to offer. Even a rainy day couldn’t put a damper on people’s spirits or on their commitment to helping us save lives.
The proceeds are still coming in, but so far the Mutt Strut has raised nearly $85,000 for PAWS’ lifesaving efforts on behalf of Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. This incredible achievement would not have been possible without our generous sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and community supporters. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated – whether you walked, raised funds, volunteered, donated, sponsored, or helped spread the word, the event would not have been the success it was without you.
Special thanks to:
Mutt Strut Grand Marshals: Flyers Head Coach John Stevens and wife Stacy Stevens
The top individual fundraiser: Carrie Maria
The top fundraising team: The Monster Minders
The largest team: Flyers’ Furry Friends
This slideshow captures some of the fun that was had by all:
Special thanks to our sponsors:
and:
Absolute Control Dog Training Cat Meets Dog Central Bark Doggy Day Care Chez Bow Wow Family Pet Resort K-9 Basic Dog Training Lucky Dog Grooming Salon The Monster Minders Opportunity Barks PhilaPets.com Power Windows and Siding Run Philly Dog Run Queen Village Animal Hospital Spoiled Rotten ZipCar
Stay tuned! We’ll soon announce the date of the 3rd Annual Mutt Strut in 2009!
PAWS Adoption Center 100 N. 2nd Street (at Arch), Philadelphia, PA 19106 [map]
Ph: 215-238-9901 Open Mon-Fri: 12-7, Sat: 11-7, Sun: 11-6
