PAWS IN THE PARK
is a pooch-packed Dog Walk to raise money for the Humane Educational Society's Getting to Zero™ campaign to end animal overpopulation in Chattanooga and Hamilton County!

LOCATION
Baylor School
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN

This year there will be even more fun, food, activities
& of course canine capers!

Check out what we have in store for you....

The Walk!
Live Local Music
Canine Contests
Local Eats with Mojo Burrito
Super Prizes
Doggy Demonstrations
Tail-Wagger Adopt-Me Parade
Shelter Dog Reunion Photo
& lots and lots of fun for you & your furry best friend!!!

FUNDRAISING GOAL
$80,000!
If 800 people collected $10 from 10 friends, we could easily make it!!

EVENT ACTIVITES
After the Blessing of the Dogs, You and your dog will enjoy trekking along a lazy 1 mile trail with lots of beautiful sights for the human eyes and alluring smells for the canine nose on the beautiful 670 acre Baylor School Campus. End your walk to the sound of some foot stomping, toe tapping local music (Band TBA).

If you are hungry, you'll want to stop by the Mojo Burrito tent for a delicious taco or some of their famous nachos!

We'll have vendor display booths, fun for kids, awards, Super Prizes, and our famous Canine Contests. Contests include: Best Costume, Fastest Eater, Most Passionate Kisser & Best Companion/Guardian Look-A-Like!

Canine Demonstrations in the dog rink will delight both you and your pooch, while additional activities take to the stage, providing lots of fun for all.

The Tail-Wagger Adopt-Me Parade will show off 15 lucky PIP mascots all waiting for forever homes! If you are looking for a new addition to your family, you may just find one!

You won't want to miss this year's Rescued Dog Reunion Photo to recognize our now best friends adopted out of shelters, from rescue groups and off the streets within our community!

Rent-a-Shelter-Dog for the day and give her the chance to be seen by hundreds of potential adopters as well as have a ton of doggy fun! Call 423-624-5302 x228 by October 7th with donation of $50 to reserve one of 15 lucky doggies! '

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
COST:
*FREE - When you raise $100 in Pledges!
$15 - Unaccompanied Walker (no dog…maybe you only have cats at home?)
$25 - Individual Walker (you and your dog)
$40 - Family Walkers (2 Adults, 2 Dogs + Children)
$50 – Walk with a Shelter Dog (You MUST call 423-624-5302 x228 to reserve a dog…see details above)

TIMES & GOODIE BAGS: Day of event registration begins at 1 p.m. Each individual walker receives a goodie bag that includes a t-shirt, special pooch bandana (unless walking unaccompanied) and some miscellaneous fun treats and items. Each family receives two goodie bags with registration!

PRE-REGISTER: Enjoy a super-speedy registration process when you pre-register on-line or at HES. Also, registering online allows you to qualify for some super, awesome door prizes. Deadline for online pre-registration is noon on Thursday, October, 7th.

LOCATION
Baylor School
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN

REGISTER NOW
http://www.active.com/donate/PawsInThePark10

SEE US ON FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118733668178849&ref=mf

7 WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!

1. REGISTER NOW! (A fundraising page is automatically created for you!)
http://www.active.com/donate/PawsInThePark10

2. *RAISE THE MOST PLEDGES: Individuals and teams will win prizes for the most funds raised! Paws in the Park welcomes teams from your organization, business, work, school, church or club.

3. *CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING PAGE: Create a fundraising page with your own personal message about helping the animals in Hamilton County. Then ask your friends, family, classmates, teammates and co-workers to sponsor your walk or just your passion (if you'd rather not walk)!

4. CREATE A TEAM OF WALKERS: Create a fundraising page with your team's message about helping the animals in Hamilton County. Then ask your friends, family, classmates, teammates and co-workers and their best friends (of course) to join!

5. ASK FRIENDS TO HELP: Ask your friends online to sponsor your walk with pledge!.

6. MAKE A CONTRIBUTION (If you can't participate) – Are you a Chihuahua Contributor or Designer Mutt Contributor…every little bit helps!

7. MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT A FRIEND: Show how much you care about your friends by supporting their passions! Are you a Jack Russel Supporter or a Labrador Retriever Supporter?

*Walk for free with $100 in pledges! If you plan to raise $100 or more, do not register online. Simply create your Fundraising Page and register in person at HES or wait to register at the event for free entry! Questions... please contact Ginger at 624-5302 Ext. 224.

Give now and let's put an end to animal overpopulation in Chattanooga and Hamilton County!