8th Annual Pet Fair And Dog Walk/Run For Homeless Animals

CLAWSON, Mich. - June 3, 2013 - PRLog -- CLAWSON, MI – Guardians for Animals, the Clawson Chamber of Commerce, and the Petco Foundation are teaming up to present the 8th annual Clawson Claws & Paws Pet Fair & 2 Mile Walk on June 8th at the Clawson Park Pavilion at 635 W. Elmwood, located west of Main, North of 14 Mile Rd. Sign in for the two-mile walk starts at the Pavilion at 10:00 - 10:45 am and the Walk/run starts at 11 am.  The Pet Fair is from 10am-4pm.
         Everyone is welcome to register and support the two-mile walk/run whether they have a four-legged friend or not.  For those who Pre-register (only $15) they will receive an event t-shirt, deluxe goodie bag and a chance to win; VIP Seating for six to the Clawson 4th of July Fireworks event complete with snack basket and chairs, a one-hour Massage and Facial from Massage Envy, Custom 8x10 Portrait of your pet from artist Suzie Skibicki and a Deluxe Doggie Basket. ALL Walkers will receive lunch and an event T-shirt (while supplies last).Registration is $20 the day of the event. For those who don't want to walk, come for the Free Pet Fair which includes adorable, adoptable animals, $20 Micro chipping, and fun activities, such as a pet mummy wrap contest and Children’s Art Contest.  Children draw a picture of their favorite animal, real or imaginary, and bring it the day of the event. The contest will be broken down into four age groups, pre-school to 6 years, 7-11, 12-15, and 16-18 years.

Prizes include McDonald and Toy-R-Us Gift cards.

         There are TWO raffle opportunities with fantastic prizes, including a Motor City Casino Package which includes an over night stay in a Deluxe King Suite with a spa package and $100 Visa Card, Four front row third base line tickets to a Detroit Tiger Game (date to be determined) with four official Tiger Hats, Four tickets to the Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

All walkers/joggers must register and copies of the registration form are available at Clawson City Hall, at www.clawsonclawspaws.com, or by calling Mary Sames at 248/435-6500 or Kathy Phillips at 248/217-3397.

“Last year the event was a huge success, even with the rain, with more than 300 Walkers from throughout Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, and Port Huron stepped up for the homeless animals. Many more came just for the Pet Fair” says Alexandria Whitney, Founder of Guardians For Animals. “GFA & Affiliates saved over 3,400 “death row” shelter animals last year. With everyone’s support 2013 can be even more successful while encouraging healthy living through exercise, creating awareness, and raising funds for homeless animals.”

“Because of the support GFA is able to give; our affiliate rescues are able to save more death row shelter animals that often have only hours before their lives end. Currently, we are helping over twelve local shelters to reduce their kill rates.  We work hand in hand to save lives. Our GFA Affiliates walk in to save doomed animals when the rest of the world has turned their backs on them.”

They are living, innocent animals are going to die unless we all band together to save them. We reply heavily on donations from the general public. Shockingly, most people believe that shelters do not kill animals. “After seeing firsthand how many animals die in one of Michigan’s largest shelters, something had to be done to help save them.  Thus GFA was created in 2004. We are ALL volunteer. Rescue is a passion NOT a paycheck!”

“When people make a tax deductible donation to GFA, they help all the rescues listed on our web site to save more lives - www.guardiansforanimals.org. Our motto is: Don't breed or buy while homeless animals die. Adopt a rescue animal today!

Guardians for Animals is dedicated to helping rescues, and sanctuaries save the lives of abandoned, abused, and neglected animals. GFA helps dedicated NO KILL rescue groups receive much-needed funds, supplies, and assistance with placement of animals in their care. For more information call 248 457-8024 or email gfainfo@comcast.net. Interviews with Alexandria Whitney, please call 313 770-7827