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The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) in Washington State, a municipal
animal control facility, hosts an annual, innovative community run in
which serious athletes are encouraged to run with their dogs.
"The Furry 5K has made it possible for SAS to provide veterinary
care for thousands of orphaned animals and dramatically increase
adoptions."
Seattle Animal Shelter
What It Takes
- A large and well-organized group of volunteers.
- Links to the local running community.
- A catchy name, great graphics and energetic marketing.
- Sponsorship to cover costs.
- 7 months of planning.
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What We Like
- Adding a new component to a popular local activity to raise money for the animals.
- Encouraging serious athletes to run with their dogs engages a
new group of people in the work of the SAS and provides a new
opportunity for dogs and people to have fun together.
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Step by Step
- Download the complete profile (.pdf).
- Assess for yourself whether this program is right for your agency.
- Create and implement a plan for your agency.
- Grab the sample materials and get started.
- Tell us how it goes.
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