500 Dog Lovers Expected at Humane Society 4th Annual Walk 'N Wag.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. -- Pet look-a-like contests, fly ball and behavior training demonstrations highlight Humane Society A humane society is a group that aims to stop animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons. Examples Examples of humane societies include: The Humane Society of the United States, Peninsula Humane Society, American Humane which was founded in 1877 as a network of Silicon Valley's (HSSV HSSV Humane Society Silicon Valley (California) HSSV High Speed Surface Vessel ) 4th Annual Walk 'N Wag Walk-A-Thon. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8:30 am to Noon outside Happy Hollow Park and Zoo in Kelley Park Kelley Park in San Jose, California, USA is 156 acres (631,000 m²), including diverse facilities such as Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the Japanese Friendship Garden, History Park at Kelley Park, Portuguese Historical Museum, and Viet Museum within the history park. , San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. . Some 500 animal lovers are expected to participate in the walk-a-thon to help raise money for the shelter. "For 77 years, Humane Society Silicon Valley has promoted value and respect for animal life by connecting people and pets," said Christine Benninger, HSSV president. "This unique walk-a-thon allows us to highlight our vital shelter programs and celebrate the magic of the human-animal bond." HSSV shelters nearly 20,000 homeless animals a year and offers a variety of programs and services including pet adoptions, affordable spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping, lost & found services and a fully stocked pet supply store. Walk 'N Wag isn't just for dog owners. All animal lovers are encouraged to walk the course in honor of their pets. The registration fee for Walk 'N Wag is $25 and includes a t-shirt, mouse pad A fabric-covered rubber pad roughly 9" square that provides a smooth surface for rolling a mouse. There are also mouse pads that provide a better surface; for example, 3M makes the Precise Mousing Surface, an ultra-thin mouse pad that is engineered to reduce friction. and other tail-wagging surprises. Registered participants are encouraged to obtain pledges to walk an interactive course with their dog. Along the way, they experience engaging presentations on animal behavior, dog training, agility, and more. Other highlights include: --Animal-related vendor court --Professional Pet Photos --Appearance by NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. 11 Meteorologist, Craig Herrera "We are so happy to be able to host this event," said Vanessa Rogier, director of communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. for Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. "It celebrates our mission of bringing people and animals together and it's a great way to experience Kelley Park." Humane Society Silicon Valley's 4th Annual Walk 'N Wag is sponsored by VCA VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier VCA Victorian College of the Arts (Australia) VCA Vehicle Certification Agency (UK) VCA Veiligheids Checklist Aannemers Animal Hospitals, the Mercury News, Comerica Bank, NBC11, Max 95.7, Highland Mortgage/Realty World and Bow Wow Boot Camp. Walk 'N Wag is hosted by Happy Hollow Park and History San Jose. People interested in registering for the Walk 'N Wag, or in making a donation, can obtain more information by visiting www.hssv.org and clicking on Walk 'N Wag, or by calling Barbara Vitcosky, manager of special events at 408-727-3383, ext. 879. About Humane Society Silicon Valley Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is an independent, non-profit agency offering quality adoptions, medical care and education programs to enhance the human-animal bond. Established in 1929, HSSV has served Silicon Valley for more than 75 years and grown into one of the largest animal shelters on the West Coast, caring for nearly 20,000 animals in fiscal year 2004-2005. To date, HSSV has adopted more than 500,000 animals into permanent, loving homes. HSSV is an "open door" shelter and accepts animals 24-hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of any temperament or health related problems. HSSV's medical center offers affordable spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchips to the public. More information about HSSV can be found at our website at www.hssv.org. |
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