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“Paws in the Park” Alumni Reunion, Dog Walk & Family Picnic to Benefit Paws for Life Rescue

Paws for Life Rescue’s third annual “Paws in the Park” Alumni Reunion, Dog Walk & Family Picnic is this Sunday from noon-4 p.m. at Independence Oaks County Park (Lakeview Pavilion, 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston).
All proceeds will benefit the homeless pets of Paws for Life Rescue, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal rescue.
It is $10/person over age 12 (dogs and kids are free). To register for the event online, click here.
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Make a larger impact for homeless pets! Create a Paws in the Park team with your friends, family or co-workers. Teams of six adults or more will get a 10% discount on registration. Prizes will be awarded to the largest canine crew and the team who raises the most in pledges. Enjoy the event alongside the companionship of your team and show your support for the homeless pets of Paws for Life Rescue.
Registration includes:
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- Goodie bag and wristband (PFL alumni receive an Alumni bandanna)
- Half-mile dog walk
- Picnic lunch
- Shop the vendor area
- Face painting
- Water balloon toss
- Kids’ playground
- Chair massages
- 50/50 raffles
- Canoe/paddleboat rentals
- Nail clipping
- Doggy massages
- Bobbing for milkbones
- Kiss your owner contest
- Paw art
- Canine musical “chairs”
- Adoptable pets
- Games, prizes and more!
Dog walk: 12:45
Games and lunch follow.
If you'd like to sign-up to participate as a vendor or a sponsor, please email cassie@pawsforliferescue.org.
Please join us for a day of fun. The park charges $5 per car, which participants will pay at the gate, so car-pooling is recommended.
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