Walk aids Brandon Humane Society
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This article was published 13/09/2010 (5643 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Dozens of dogs and a lamb named Michelle took their own owners and families for a walk yesterday for the annual Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon.
Showing their support for the Brandon Humane Society and the shelter that cares for dogs, cats and the odd rabbit or hedgehog, kids, parents, couples, friends and relatives gathered at the Riverbank Discovery Centre yesterday.
"It was worth getting up early to come to this. I like dogs a lot and it’s fun," said 11-year-old Leah Stirling, who had brought her dog, Sherman, and his offspring, Katie, for the exercise. "This helps a whole bunch of dogs that don’t have homes."
On hand to show his daughter Mishuila support and to get a little exercise was Mitch Iwasiuk.
"It’s a nice fall day and people are out, enjoying the geese and the changing colours. We’ve had people come in from Boissevain and walk with us. It’s a family thing," the proud father said.
As for Mishuila, as a former volunteer at the Humane Society’s shelter, she would not have missed the fundraiser.
"I just got my puppy and this is a great opportunity to get out and fundraise," said the owner of Bronx, a four-month old pit bull. "It’s a good cause."
Many of the animals that were present had been either adopted from the shelter or from the associated group, Funds for Furry Friends.
One of them was four-year-old Gabby, a lhasa apso-poodle cross.
"She’s been wonderful and is a part of the family. She loves to come out to this event. We do the full walk and she goes around and checks all the little animals. She was concerned about the lamb and couldn’t quite figure out that one out, but she loves the animals and the people," said owner Adam Brown. "She’s a little sweetheart."
Following their two- or five-kilometre walk, the participants were able to enjoy kibble or barbecued hotdogs and baking, depending on their taste buds.
Dr. Jay Thrush of the Brandon Hills Veterinary Clinic brought his five-year-old golden retriever Farley.
Thrush and his colleagues as well as the doctors of the Brandon Animal Clinic offer their services, like vaccinations, at a reduced rate to help out the Humane Society and the animals housed at the shelter.
"This event is great. It’s a lot of fun, a lot of support for the Humane Society and it’s good for the people and their dogs to come out," he said.
"Socialization is important for dogs so that they get along with other pets and other people so you don’t have animals that get into fights and causing problems."
At the end of the morning, shelter manager Tracy Munn was moved by the outcome.
"I’m ecstatic! There were well over 200 people," said Munn.
"It was a great turnout."
Once all the donations were totalled, more than $42,000 was collected from participants and sponsors to help the shelter staff continue their work.