Suffolk Humane Society's 3rd Annual Mutt Strut will include a pledge
walk, entertainment, children's activities, pet-related exhibitors,
rescue groups, and much more! More than 4,000 animal lovers and supporters
made it out to last year's Mutt Strut
and we are hoping to have even more make it this year! Come join us
for a day full of fun with our four legged friends!
See below for our tentative schedule of events!
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|
1:00 - 1:15 |
Welcome & Introductions |
Stage |
|
1:15 - 1:30 |
Humane Education BARKS Program |
Stage |
|
1:30 - 1:50 |
Agility Demonstration |
Demonstration Arena |
|
1:50 - 2:30 |
Race the Wind Contest |
Main Arena |
|
2:30 - 3:00 |
Suffolk Police K-9 Unit Demonstration |
Main Arena |
|
3:00 - 3:05 |
Blessing of the Animals |
Stage |
|
3:05 - 3:30 |
Pledge Walk |
Walk Start: The Shady Spot |
|
3:30 - 3:45 |
Frosty Paws Eating contest |
Main Arena |
|
3:45 - 4:00 |
Adoptable Dogs Strut Their Stuff |
Stage |
|
4:00 - 4:30 |
Canine Costume Contest |
Stage |
|
4:30 - 4:50 |
Agility Demonstration |
Demonstration Arena |
|
4:50 - 5:00 |
Announcements of Winners |
Stage |
Activities throughout the day include:
| Silent Auction
Vet Corner
Rabies Clinic
Children's Activities
Neuter Scooter
Fire Truck
Pet Portraits
|
Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm
Sleepy Hole Park, Suffolk, VA
All pledges are due the day of the event; however, you can avoid the
line and turn your pledges in early! To take advantage of our early bank
day, take your pledges to Mike Duman Auto Sales, located at 2300 Godwin Blvd. in Suffolk,
on Saturday, September 18th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Once your pledges are turned in,
you will receive your fundraising prizes!
From US-58 bypass: Take the Wilroy Road exit and turn left.
Take a slight left at Nansemond Parkway and follow it for about 2 miles.
Turn left at Bennetts Pasture Road and follow it for another 2 miles,
then turn left on Sleepy Hole Road.
From Route 17/Bridge Road: Turn on Bennetts Pasture Road,
follow it for about 3 miles, then turn right on Sleepy Hole Road.
Click here
to see a map or to get directions from another location.
All pets must be kept on a leash. Proof of current vaccinations is
required and dogs must have current licenses in the city where they reside.
Pooper-Scooper bags will be made available - please be sure to pick up
after your pet! Female pets in heat will not be permitted inside the
festival and walk areas.