Flagler Humane Society hosts its annual walk and run

PALM COAST, Fla. - Sept. 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Flagler Humane Society (FHS) will host its “Fast & Furriest 2014 Run and Walk” on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Princess Place Preserve in Palm Coast, FL. The fundraiser is FHS’s largest event of the year and all proceeds help FHS continue the life-saving work it has done since 1980.

“We are anticipating hundreds of people at “Fast & Furriest 2014” so this will be one of the largest run and walks we have ever put on,” said Dr. Gary Shelton, FHS board president. “We already have over 160 people registered so far and will be allowing people to sign up at the event.”

The four mile timed run begins at 8 a.m. and will be two laps around the Princess Place loop. The two mile non-timed walk begins at 10:30 a.m. and leashed dogs are welcome. A free fall festival follows until 2 p.m. There will be live music and entertainment, food, dog games, raffles, a dunk tank and a blessings of the animals during the festival.

“This year’s walk is going to be one of the biggest and best ones ever and we can’t wait to see everyone there,” said Amy Carotenuto, executive director. “Everyone is welcome to bring their dog on the walk and stay a while to enjoy the festivities.”

To take part in the walk or run, register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/FastandFurriest4M.... Participants can also sign up to become fundraisers and raise pledges and donations that benefit FHS.

The Flagler Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, established in 1980. Its mission is to take in and care for lost and homeless animals, care for them and find them loving “forever homes” where they can live out their lives as part of a family. For more information go to www.flaglerhumanesociety.org.