PAWS in the Park

Grab your leash, load up your pup and get ready to enjoy P.A.W.S. of Michigan’s 5th annual PAWS in the Park, a dog walk and cat lovers event to help raise funds for homeless cats and dogs and to help families with spay and neuter.  It’s a party for pet lovers as we celebrate people and their pets Saturday, September 15, from 11am to 4pm at Young Patriots Park in Riverview, MI 48193.  

To kick off this action packed day we’ll have a march around the beautiful Reflection Pond led by the top pledge money raiser, who will be honored as our Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal will win an award, plus four tickets to The Henry Ford. Additional pledge rewards can be found on the P.A.W.S. of Michigan website, www.pawsofmichigan.com.

Cat lovers are encouraged to participate (but leave Fluffy at home) and walk in honor or in memory of their cats. PAWS in the Park bandanas will also be available for our cat-loving friends. 

The event includes contests for dogs and their owners, awards, raffles and silent auction. Contributions of unopened cat or dog food for our food bank will entitle you to two free raffle tickets. 

The Kid’s Tent will feature games and other fun activities. We’ll also have professional pet photography, music, a nature walk, $25 microchipping, $5 nail trimming, “Ask the Vet”, Canine Good Citizen Certifications, sponsor booths, lots of great food and more.  Personalized pet tags are available on event day for a low price.

Looking for a new best furry friend? P.A.W.S. of Michigan, in association with other local pet adoption groups, will have dogs and cats ready and waiting for adoption into their “forever homes”.

Registration received by September 12 is $20.00, which includes a t-shirt and doggie bag of goodies. An additional dog is $5.00. Registration received after September 12 or on event day is $30.00. 

Although pledges are not mandatory, participants are encouraged to collect pledges for this pawsitively wonderful cause! Online registration, printable pledge and registration forms, a complete schedule of events and coloring contest picture can be found at www.pawsofmichigan.com.  

All proceeds from PAWS in the Park will benefit P.A.W.S. of Michigan, a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer organization. 

PAWS in the Park is sponsored in part by the City of Riverview. 

About P.A.W.S. of Michigan:  P.A.W.S. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to find homes for homeless animals, and to actively promote the spaying and neutering of all companion animals and feral cats.  Meetings are held at 6:30pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Riverview City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Drive in Riverview.  New volunteers are always welcome.  For more information about P.A.W.S., visit the organization’s web site at www.pawsofmichigan.com