Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 17th Annual Walk with the Animals Set for March 21

Riverside, CA, February 17, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center (RHSPAC) presents its 17th Annual Walk With The Animals, 8 a.m. to noon, March 21, at Fairmount Park, Riverside. Grand Marshal for the two-mile walk around Lake Evans and event emcee is KOLA 99.9 FM’s Cindy Davis, heard weekdays on the Inland Empire’s top All Classics station.

Registration for walkers and their pets starts at 8 a.m. The walk begins at 9. The Walk With The Animals event is free and open to the public. Participation in the walk is not required.

The event starts with a pancake breakfast served 8–11 a.m. and includes demonstrations by Muttley Crew K-9 Entertainment, Owner-Pet Look-Alike and Most Talented/Clever Pet contests, bake sale, boutique, and raffle for many prizes, including a handmade art quilt donated by community supporter Tim Tourtellott.

Animal-related exhibits will offer information, products and services. RHSPAC and other rescue groups will have animals for adoption. Riverside County Dept. of Animal Services (RCDAS) will be on hand for rabies shots, microchipping and pet first aid, and have information on spay/neuter financial assistance. Cindy Tait of the Center for Healthcare Education will provide human first aid.

Walkers are encouraged to collect pledges to sponsor their effort. Registration/pledge forms are available online (www.petsadoption.com/news), at RHSPAC, 6165 Industrial St., Riverside, or by calling 951-688-4340, x312.

First prize for the walker collecting the most pledge money is a Saturday night for two in a suite at the Historic Mission Inn, Riverside, plus Sunday brunch. Second prize is Sunday brunch for two at the Historic Mission Inn. The top business team will be recognized with a commemorative plaque in the Pet Adoption Center. All walkers raising $75 in pledges will get a Walk t-shirt.

“The Walk is a super event for people and animals who love spending time together,” says Katie Wider, Walk chairwoman. "It also raises lifesaving funds to nurture and re-home dogs and cats waiting at the Pet Adoption Center for a second chance.”

“Last year 1186 animals in transition at the humane society were successfully adopted!” Wider adds.

Presenting sponsors: Frontline, Gless Ranch, Jan Peterson Child Development Center, Mary S. Roberts Foundation, McDonalds–University Ave., PETCO, Raincross Veterinary Services (Canyon Crest Animal Hospital, La Sierra Veterinary Clinic, Small Animal Hospital), Riverside City Parks, Recreation & Community Services, Starbucks, The OC Dog. Supporting sponsors: Levi’s Landscaping Inc., The Teresa Rhyne Law Group.

The Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center is a non-profit public benefit charitable organization that accepts owner turn-ins of cats and dogs and transfers from area animal-control shelters. No healthy adoptable pet is euthanized. Prior to adoption, each animal is spayed/neutered and microchipped, receives necessary vaccinations and medical care, is monitored for physical and emotional health, and is socialized. For more information and to view adoptable pets, visit www.petsadoption.org.

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