LEWISTON – The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is modifying its annual Dash for Dogs 5K and Strutt your Mutt Dog Walk, originally scheduled for April 26, to a virtual event.
Although it was not an easy decision, the GAHS priority is the safety of the community, including all the participants, staff, volunteers and pets.
The community is invited to participate in the Virtual Dash for Dogs and Strutt your Mutt Dog Walk any time between April 26 and May 3. It’s up to participants to pick your exercise of choice – run, walk, cycle, jump on an elliptical trainer or hop on a rowing machine and row the length of the Androscoggin — get the kids involved, get the dogs involved. Maybe even get your cats involved. The choice is yours and the more creative the better.
While the timed top finisher will not be recognized as in years past, the GAHS is encouraging all participants to share photos and videos of their activities to the Facebook event page facebook.com/events/366794377370298. Prizes will be awarded for Best Video/People’s Choice as voted on by Facebook members; Shelter Favorite Video as voted on by GAHS staff and Best Dressed Pet either as a photo or a video. Sign up information is available online at www.SavingPetsInMaine.org.
PHOTO: GAHS mascots Callie and Scout have been out practicing for their virtual run. (Submitted photo)
