Fun with the Pup: Charitable Events

with Galileo at the Classic, 2009

Good times for a GREAT cause! As a follow up to yesterday’s blog about the FAIR organization, I wanted to tell you all about the Tucson Canine Classic: it’s the city’s largest dogwalk and companion-animal festival, and it’s happening again next month on April 23rd! This will be the third annual Classic, and Galileo and I will be walking for the third time! Part of the proceeds go to FAIR, so it’s become one of our “Mommy & Me” things to do… our way of giving back. In addition to the dogwalk, there are lots of exhibitors on the scene with all kinds of fun stuff. Each time, we’ve made sure to buy some extra special treats to bring home and share with Otis.  Also scheduled for this event, a vaccination station providing free microchips to the first 100 participants. Fantastic!

Don’t have a dog but want to share in the fun? Last year, my friend Camille took advantage of the Rent-A-Pet option and had a blast with her new canine friend, Arnold.

I encourage all Tucsonans to register today and come walk with us! If you’re not in Tucson, you might want to look into similar events in your own hometown. Local shelters and rescue organizations need all the support they can get. Events like the Classic are a fun way to help out and, at the same time, spend some quality time with a companion animal.

For my NYC friends!
The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life takes place each year in Riverside Park. This year it will take place on Sunday, May 1st. I remember the time Pushkin (beloved beagle) and I were on our way to the dog run and found ourselves in a sea of approximately 1500 dogs and humans who were participating in the walk-a-thon that day. WOW! It really is amazing to see so many New Yorkers gathered in support and having some fun together! And, should you decide to venture to the park this year for the event, look for Pushkin’s memorial bench right outside the dog run at 105th Street

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