The
12th Annual Pet Appreciation Fair and Walk for the Animals will be held this Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Archery Range at
El Dorado East Regional Park.
The event, presented by the
Petco Foundation and co-sponsored by
Friends of Long Beach Animals and
Long Beach Animal Care Services, is being hosted to help fund low-cost spay/neuter, medical attention for special needs of shelter animals, and humane education.
Participants can choose to walk either a 2K or a 5K route with or without a dog, in memory of a beloved pet, or in honor of a cat. The day will also feature food trucks, pet contests, exhibitors, vendors, raffles, children's activities, and performances by
Surf City Flyball and
Disc Dogs of Southern California.
Long Beach Animal Care Services will also be on hand with adoptable animals, and attendees can "Ask the Vet" and "Ask the Trainer" about their animal care questions.
The parade's grand marshal will be
Shoestring City Ranch, a non-profit organization that provides "free and low cost rural experiences to city youth while teaching teamwork, respect, and leadership skills in an ecologically friendly green-space working with rescued animals".
Entry fee for walkers through October 12, including teams, is $25 for adults 19 and older, and includes a commemorative t-shirt, swag bag, raffle ticket, and parking pass. Special discounted rates will be offered to families, junior walkers (ages 10-18), and virtual walkers. Walkers under 9 are free. Registration the day of the event increase to $30 and does not include parking, a $7 value.
To register for the event, please visit
www.folba.org/walk or call (562) 988-7647. For general information, please visit
www.friendsoflongbeachanimals.org.
