PAWSwalk Raises $170,000

By Mark Coleman

More than 800 dogs and 1,200 walkers turned out on Saturday, September 10 to raise money for the animals at PAWS.

From Great Danes to Chihuahuas, dogs and humans alike converged upon Seattle’s Magnuson Park to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of PAWSwalk.

Participants enjoyed a beautiful walk, before spending the afternoon visiting the more than 40 exhibition booths featuring everything from doggie massages to pet hotels. The day also included dog contests and demonstrations, and games with dogs available for adoption at PAWS.

Radio personality Lee Callahan, emceeing the canine fest for the second year in a row, couldn’t believe the turnout.

“It was amazing,” says Callahan. “They were dressed up in everything from tutus to jogging gear…and that was just the volunteer staff!”

For everyone involved in this year’s PAWSwalk, PAWS would like to offer a huge THANK-YOU!!!!  Your time, efforts, and dollars will help take care of thousands of dogs and cats this year.

PAWS is a champion for animals – rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, sheltering and adopting cats and dogs, and educating people to make a better world for animals and people.

Each year PAWS cares for more than 5,000 animals from 154 different species. From kittens to cougars, from canines to black bears, PAWS has done this remarkable work for 44 years.

(If you and your pup walked in the event - send us a photo.)