10th Anniversary
Walk/Run for Animals
Sunday, May 18, 2003
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Borderland State Park
Sharon, MassachusettsWhat? Why? Where? When? How?
Walk/RunInfo Walk Incentives Contests
Directions
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420,000
The number of cats one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce in seven years*67,000
The number of dogs one female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce in six years.*3-4 million
The number of cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year.*8,000
The number of feral cats NVHS has spayed/neutered and taken care of over the past nine years.*HSUS Estimates, 2003
What? Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Walk/Run for Animals is a three mile Cross Country Fun Run and Walk featuring refreshments, entertainment, contests, prizes, and a chance to meet other animal enthusiasts who care about our four-legged friends.
Why? The purpose of the Walk/Run is to call attention to the problem of pet overpopulation. Each year, millions of cats and dogs suffer and die from starvation, illness, abuse, neglect or are euthanized in shelters. The answer lies in spaying and neutering to prevent the birth of unwanted animals. Your contribution will be used to provide low cost spay/neuter assistance and to provide care to animals in need.
Where? Borderland State Park in Sharon, on the Easton town line. A new state law imposes a $2.00 parking fee at all state parks, so please come prepared.
When? Sunday, May18: Rain or Shine
7:30 – 9 AM Register/check-in for Cross Country Fun Run 9 AM Run 9:30 AM– 1 PM Register for Walk 9:30 AM– 2:30 PM Walk at your leisure 10 AM– 2:30 PM Festivities 10:30 AM Announcement of Run Winners and Cat Photo Contest Winners 1:00 PM Dog Contest 2:00 PM Anniversary Celebration with Cake How? Start collecting pledges today!
Walk Registration: Bring your completed Walk registration form along with your sponsorship donations and register in person at the event. Contributions made with MasterCard and Visa will be accepted at the Walk/Run. You may also pre-register online no later than May 9th at www.nvhumanesociety.org.
The scenic three mile Cross Country Fun Run and Walk will take you down a well-marked dirt road through beautiful wooded areas, fields, and by peaceful waterways. Water and rest stations will be set up along the route.
Your canine friends are welcome. The park regulations require that they be leashed and under control at all times. You’ll need to clean up after your pal (clean-up bags will be provided). All animals must have current vaccinations, including rabies vaccine. Do not bring female animals in season. Your feline friends and puppies under six months of age may be better left at home.
Be sure to join us for the 10th Anniversary celebration and festivities including music, demonstrations, contests, refreshments and much more.
Cat Photo Contest Please mail your photo(s), plus a $5 fee per entry to NVHS Cat Photo Contest, P.O. Box 544, Norwood, MA 02062. Photos will not be returned. Please include your name and address for mailing prizes. Deadline is May 9th.
- Funniest Cat Photo
- Most Unusual Looking
- Best Disguise
Dog Contest Contest will take place at the event. Prizes will be awarded on site.
- Biggest Dog/Smallest Dog
- Owner and Pet Look-alike
- Best Singer
- Dog Tricks
- Best Disguise
All winners will be announced at the Walk/Run and will have their photos published in the next NVHS Newsletter.
Directions to the Walk/Run
Borderland State Park
Massapoag Ave., Sharon-Easton town line
Follow the posted paw printsFrom the North: Take Route 128 to Route 95 South, exit 10 Coney St., Sharon. Take a left turn at the end of the exit ramp. Continue 2.3 miles on this road (becomes Route 27 South) to Sharon Center. Proceed straight through the lights and take your first right onto Pond St. Continue straight on this road for 4.3 miles past Lake Massapoag (Pond St. becomes Massapoag Ave.). The park entrance is on your left as marked.
From the South: Take Route 95 North to exit 8, South Main St., Sharon. Take a right turn at the end of the exit ramp. Continue 2.1 miles to the lights at the intersection of East Foxboro St. Take a right onto East Foxboro St. then an immediate left onto Gunhouse St. Follow Gunhouse St. to the end, take a left onto Beach St. Follow Beach St. to the end, take a right onto Pond St. (becomes Massapoag Ave.), continue straight on this road for 3.5 miles to the park entrance on the left.
From Route 24: Take exit 16B – Mansfield Route 106 W. Go approximately 4.5 miles (past three traffic lights) to Poquanticut Ave. Take a right onto Poquanticut. Watch for brown park signs for 1.3 twisty miles to the intersection with Massapoag Ave. Turn left on Massapoag Ave. Continue for 1.9 miles to park entrance on the right.
Neponset Valley Humane Society
P.O. Box 544, Norwood, MA 02062
781-769-1990
web site: nvhumanesociety.org
email: nvhs33@hotmail.com
