5th Annual West"MUTT"ster Dog Walk
Saturday, April 17th, 2010

"Yvonne David, executive director, Special Pals, shows a bag of dog treats to "Harley," Kristin Brown's poodle. "Harley wore his winter coat as the weather was cold and rainy for the fourth annual West"MUTT"ster Dog Walk to benefit Special Pals of Katy March 14 at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch."
Suzanne Rehak: For the Chronicle

"Amber Rio, left, Special Pals employee, and Yvonne David, Executive Director, Special Pals, put out rubber toys for dogs to play with before the MUTTster dog walk benefiting Special Pals. The weather was rainy and cold."
Suzanne Rehak: For the Chronicle

Special Pals would like to invite everyone to our 5th annual West”MUTT”ster Dog Walk Fundraiser. This event benefits the homeless animals at the shelter in need of medical attention.  There will be several carnival like games for the children, vendors with pet supplies, a doggie costume contest, even a doggie biscuit eating competition for your dog.  Sounds like it will be a howling good time.

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EVENT SHCEDULE (print here):

Saturday, April 17, 2010
Registration 9:00 a.m. (exact cash)
Dog Walk begins 10:00 a.m. (no retractable leashes)
Events/Doggie Demo’s 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. event ends but vendors will stay later

Registration fees for West”MUTT”ster Dog Walk :  (print here)
$25.00 per adult, no more than 2 dogs per adult walker
You will receive a Special Pals T-shirt and dog snacks

Doggie Costume Contest ($5.00 entry fee)
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

Doggie Biscuit Eating Contest ($5.00 entry fee)

LOCATION

LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, Texas 77494
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Map of 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Special Pals, Inc.
3830 Greenhouse Road
Houston , Texas 77084
Phone 281-579-PETS (7387)

SAFETY RULES

• No retractable leashes, only leashes 6' or less.
• Pets must be current on all shots.
• Pets must be kept in your care at all times.
• Please do not bring a pet whose behavior could be dangerous to others. Event officials reserve the right to refuse entry or excuse aggressive pets.
• Do not bring a female pet if she is in season.
• Please be responsible and clean up after your pet.

Here is an example of how your donation impacts the lives of the special animals that Special Pals serves:

Sophie, a nine-year-old dog, was abandoned on our property during a horrible rainstorm. She was stuffed inside a breadbox, and she was lucky that we found her before she drowned from high waters in the parking lot. It was obvious that she had been used for breeding purposes and had never had her medical needs cared for. Half her face was caved in; she was blind in one eye and had limited vision in the other. She had to have seven tumors removed from her little body. Thanks to a generous donor, she was able to spend several months recovering from her injuries and from malnutrition. Sophie finally found a home that will take care of her every need.

-- Staff Notes

For twenty-seven years, Special Pals has improved the quality of life for companion animals by providing help, hope, homes and an alternative to euthanasia.