The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society’s annual “Pet Walk” scheduled for June 19 at Legion Park, Hollidaysburg, will feature a new attraction this year.
Grand Marshal and Altoona Curve mascot “Diesel Dawg” will hitch a ride on the Sheetz Corporation’s promotional vehicle, the “Sheetz Hummer,” a brightly-painted red, day-glo green and yellow all-terrain sport/utility vehicle.
Sheetz is sponsoring the event which raises funds to help the homeless animals at the shelter.
“We’re proud to announce that Sheetz has stepped forward to help with the event,” said CPHS Executive Director Dave Hopkins. “The addition of the Sheetz Hummer along with Diesel will make this year special.”
The walk-a-thon is organized to raise funds by pet walkers who solicit sponsors. Those raising $25 or more will earn a special edition T-shirt. All who take part will receive CPHS water bottles and bandannas for their animals regardless of donation amounts. Walkers without pets will be given tags to wear showing their participation.
Celebrity walkers representing local media will take part by escorting shelter animals on the walk.
Again this year the grand prize for the walker raising the most donations is a special personalized portrait of their pet by local artist Rachel DiAndrea (Pet Arts Studio). Second prize is a certificate good for $50 towards any veterinary bill. Third prize is a $30 gift certificate to V.I.P. Pets and Aquarium in Altoona.
In addition to the walk, the event will feature a special pet obedience demonstration by Lois Fogle of Fogles Dog Training and Boarding in Ashville.
To register, pick up forms at local veterinary offices, some area businesses or the CPHS shelter at 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Thrift Shop at 22 E. Walton Ave. or call 942-2477 or 942-5402.
The event starts at 1 p.m. with registration followed by the walk which steps off at 2 p.m.
