KHS walk set for July 11

Published 10:38 am Saturday, July 4, 2015

Kitsap Humane Society’s 22nd Annual PetsWALK has been set for Saturday, July 11 in downtown Poulsbo.

This year’s walk will feature a day of family fun to save the animals. Activities begin with a 5K run/walk – or a 1K walk – at 9 a.m. The route starts at Sixth Avenue and NE Harrison Street and finishes in downtown Poulsbo. It follows the scenic roadway bordering Liberty Bay. Pets are welcome to come along (on a leash or in a carrier), but pets are not required to participate.

The popular Hometown Band will play to cheer on walkers and runners, and perform throughout the event. Other activities include a vendor fair that opens at 8:30 a.m., a kids dash at 10:45 a.m., and pet costume and talent contests.

Check-in for the run/walk will be from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Participants may sign up the day of the event but are encouraged to register earlier by going to www.kitsap-humane.org/petswalk-2015.

Those interested in securing sponsors for the run/walk also can go online for information on building a personalized or team fundraising page to share with family and friends.

Fees are $20 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds from PetsWALK will help homeless animals at Kitsap Humane Society. For more information, contact Rebekah Johnson at rjohnson@kitsap-humane.org or 360-692-6977, ext. 1251.

Kitsap Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization that has been caring for animals in need since 1908. KHS admits more than 5,000 animals per year and has one of the highest lives saved rates in the U.S.