- Walkers:
Please download and complete the registration and pledge form
- Exhibitors:
Register your booth for only $30! Register Now!
- Registration deadline: Friday, April 30, 2011
- You may also pick up forms at the animal shelter, veterinary offices, and pet products stores around town.
To this year's sponsors!
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Dale Willey Automotive
Advantage Heating and
Air Conditioning
Art By: Kami @
www.studiokmath.com
Bird Physical Therapy
Central National Bank
Christal K-9
Clinton Marina
Clinton Parkway
Animal Hospital
Del Monte Foods
Gerry Bukaty's Class
at Sunflower School
Grandstand
Happy Handsome Hounds
Home Sweet Home
Dog Resort
Internal Medicine Group
Jayhawk Kennel Club
KU School of Law
Student Bar Association
KU Student Animal
Legal Defense Fund
Lawrence Family Practice
Lawrence Pet Friends
Lynn Electric &
Communications, Inc.
Ortho Kansas
Pawsh Wash
Petco
Royal Crest Lanes
Sunflower Natural
Pet Supplies
Sunflower Rental
Treanor Architects
Mutt 'n Strut
Promoting Health and Wellness Through Animal Companionship
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Now is the time to start raising pledge money for Mutt 'n Strut 2011. With a new theme for this year's Mutt 'n Strut – Promoting Health and Wellness Through Animal Companionship – you'll have fun, maybe win a prize ... and help the shelter animals, too!
This year's event will at a new location: Watson Park, 7th and Kentucky!
The link between animals and human wellness has been documented since 1876. And in recent years the role of animals in promoting physical and psychological wellness has proved effective in nursing homes, hospitals, and other care-giving facilities. What do animals do for us? Their calming effect has resulted in lowering blood pressure, a pet's unconditional love has facilitated improved health in those suffering from a myriad of diseases, and the list goes on.
Animals in turn are dependant on humans for their physical and emotional well being. The human-animal bond is incredible, which is why the 2011 Mutt 'n Strut is recognizing the "rewards of a lifetime" we humans receive from our animal friends.
Event Information
Mutt 'n Strut Charity Walk
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Registration: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Walk begins: 10:00 a.m.
To enter, individuals must have a minimum pledge of $30.
New Location:
Watson Park (downtown Lawrence)
See map below.
We hope you'll join us, with or without a dog, for a fun-filled Mutt ‘n Strut morning of dog walks followed by games, contests, and more.
Your participation will help provide much needed funding for the shelter, and it brings our community together for a common cause: care of the unwanted, abused, and abandoned pets in our shelter. Speaking of which: come see some of those sweet shelter dogs available for adoption at the Mutt 'n' Strut, too!
The 16th Annual Mutt 'n Strut will include ...
- In recognition of this year's theme, health & wellness through animal companionship, renowned local fitness enthusiast "Red Dog" Gardner will lead off the festivities with special stretching exercises and warm-ups for participants. A retired police officer, Gardner is responsible for the famous "Dog Days" workouts, which have attracted hundreds of Lawrence citizens to get in shape for the past 25 years.
Gardner and his trademark bullhorn will get the event underway, starting with a memorial lap around Watson Park in honor of pets no longer with us. - Tasty lunch options will be available from local restaurants Bambino's and Wheat State Pizza.
- You'll find interesting and neat items, demonstrations, and pet-related services at the many exhibitor booths.
- Maybe you can find a special Mother's Day gift?
- Information booths on health and wellness, pet care, and services
- Say "Hi" to some sweet shelter dogs looking for a forever home
Prizes and Contests
At this year's Mutt 'n Strut, prizes will be awarded for the following dog contests:
- Biggest Lap Dog
Try to get your Great Dane, St. Bernard, or any big "best friend" in your lap! - Hairiest Dog
The longest, the thickest, the curliest ... whatever hairy coat your dog can boast! - Smallest Dog with the Biggest Personality
Bring on all the little ones! - Owner-Dog Look-Alike
Are you two dressed alike? Do you have the same hairstyle? The same expressions? Create anything that makes you and your dog look alike! - And the Grand Prize goes to ...
The dog and owner sporting the most outrageous work-out attire (Be creative, be crazy, be outrageous!)
Prizes will also be awarded for most pledge amounts:
- Youth (12 and under): A pizza party and bowling for 8 at Royal Crest Lanes.
- Adult: A weekday pontoon boat rental for 10 at Clinton Marina, along with a barbeque lunch.
Requirements for Participants:
• All dogs must be current for rabies vaccination as of the day of the event.
• All entrants must sign the waiver.
• Entrants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Dogs should be leashed and under control at all times.
• Female dogs in any stage of heat may not participate.
• Dogs should be healthy and sociable with other dogs.
• Individuals may walk with two dogs, provided each dog is officially entered ($30 each) and leashed.
• Although Mutt 'n Strut is for dogs, we welcome you to walk in honor of your pet (dog, cat, lizard, horse, bird, or otherwise) and bring a photo for all to see.