West Columbia Gorge Humane Society to Hold Fundraising Walk June 1st in Washougal

WASHOUGAL, Wash. - May 9, 2013 - PRLog -- The 2013 Hike on the Dike features a 2-mile walk along the Columbia River and benefits West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, a volunteer driven, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and ending unnecessary euthanasia of all healthy or treatable companion animals and finding them permanent, loving homes.

The walk will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Pendleton Woolen Mills located at 2 Pendleton Way in Washougal, WA.  Onsite participant registration will beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the registration tent in the parking lot at Pendleton Woolen Mills. This year’s walk will feature 20+ on-site vendors; microchip service for $25 by Orchard Hills, High Expectations Dog Training demonstrations and evaluations, and a police K-9 demonstration as well as food and raffles prizes.  Bring your dogs and enjoy a day of fun while supporting a great cause.  All breeds of well-behaved dogs are welcome.

“This is our fifth year hosting the walk in Washougal and it continues to grow each year.  The pledges and sponsorships enable us to continue to save the lives of many dogs and cats in the local community,” said Darci Lee, board member.  “With the help of sponsors and supporters, we hope to double attendance this year and reach our goal of raising $10,000.”

In 2012, West Columbia Gorge Humane Society was able to place 512 cats and dogs into their forever homes, due to the support of friends just like you.  The mission is to eliminate unnecessary euthanasia of healthy or treatable companion animals in the community and find them permanent, loving homes.

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society is located at 2695 S. Index Street, Washougal, WA 98607

For more information, please call 360.835.3464, email info@wcghs.org or visit www.wcghs.org