20th Annual DAWG Walk & Pet Faire

Pet lovers are welcome to enjoy the 20th DAWG Walk and Pet Faire hosted by the City of Mission Viejo Animal Services and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group at Village on the Green next to the Norman Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA  92691 on Sat., June 21, 2014 from 8 am to Noon.

Admission is free for the Pet Faire and Adoption event.   Pre-registration for the walk is $25 and registration (7 am) at the event is $30.  The proceeds from the dog walk will benefit the homeless animals at the Mission Viejo Animal Service Center, otherwise the event was free. 

Opening ceremony is at 8 am with a two-mile dog walk of Oso Trail beginning at about 8:15 am.   The event will feature vendors, raffles, pet adoptions,  a flying disc-dog performances, wildlife exhibits and more.

Pet contests that include the Best K9 Kisser Contest, the Owner/Dog Look-Alike Contest and the Best K9 Trickster contest begin at 9 am.

There is something for everyone.   Sponsors as well as and nonprofit groups will give out goodie bags, dog treats, bowls, toys and bandanas galore.   Some of the generous sponsors were Alicia Pet Care Center, Kahoots, Koda Pet Foods, Inc., Pet Supply Warehouse, Just Food For Dogs and Paaawz Pet Sitting…. just to mention a few.

Please consider volunteering at our local animal shelters. There are many opportunities available which can include adoption fairs, educational outreach programs, fundraisers, fostering animals until a "forever" home can be found, hands-on interaction with the animals, helping with the day-to-day work and walking the animals.

It is a great way to spend time with your family while helping with a worthy cause.  Shelters in our area are also in need of supplies and donations which help provide for the care and medical needs of the animals. 

Here are some ways to find out how you can help- www.thepetrescuecenter.org, www.paaawz.com, www.DAWG.org, www.PSWcares.com or call 949-470-3045.