SPONSORS - DONORS - BUSINESS SUPPORTERS
And HERE is the online photo album
(Many thanks to the guys at KCEventPhoto.com!!)
Events | ||
| 7:00am | Registration | |
| You can also register for $25 at the main table beginning on Run day. | ||
| 8:00am | The 5K Run | ![]() |
| a circular route through the scenic Lakewood subdivision in northern Lee's Summit; a route map is available. | ||
| 9:00am | The 1-Mile Walk | |
| An owner and one on-leash pet can stroll through Lakewood on a course picked for its ease of travel; a route map is available. | ||
|
Registration is required if you plan to participate in the Run or Walk. Go to the online registration at active.com and complete your entry with a credit card. |
||
Participants bid on items donated from local businesses and animal supporters from around the KC area. The winner gets their item by pledging the most donation!
Our carnival "barker" will invite you to "step right up and take a chance" with your lucky dog, or your dog Lucky!
Game registration begins at 7:00am with events starting around 9:45. Be one of the participants in AMAZING tests of skill, endurance, and shameless public displays of affection like:
Prizes, fun, the roar of the crowd, you and your dog - nothing better!
OK not really, but business sponsor KCEventPhoto.com will be taking pictures during the events in case you want a permanent memento showing you and your 4-footed friend.
HERE is the online photo album!
Many thanks to the guys at KCEventPhoto!!
As in years past, the D.O.G. Obedience and Agility Group will set up and offer agility demos and clinics!
You can confer with regional rescues and/or local shelter personnel who can help network with you or provide additional resources for adoption, care or training.
Drinks, Sponsors' Freebies! A carnival atmosphere will delight paws of all kinds!
Volunteer Opportunities | |||||
| Here is just a few tasks that could use your help: | |||||
![]() |
Set-Up Team | ![]() |
Animal Handler | ![]() |
Booth Attendants |
| If you are interested in helping this event; send an email to the volunteer team. | |||||
2009 Forms and Maps | ||
| Run for the Dogs Flyer (for bulletin boards, etc.) | ||
| 5K Run results | ||
| 5K Run route through Lakewood (map) | ||
| 1-mile Walk route (map) | ||
Sponsors - Donors - Supporters |
|
Apart from runner and walker registration fees and their pledges, these companies, businesses, groups and individuals helped make this year's benefit a success, and we're soooooo grateful! |
We Thank All of Our Sponsors! |
"Rescuer" | |||
| Zak Chiropractic | Fido's & Felines | Science Diet | Playful Paws |
|
HyVee Lee's Summit |
Cosentino's Price Chopper |
Bijin Salon & Spa |
Cameron's |
| SNAPPS |
Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation (MAAL) |
||
Thank You! - Thank You! - Thank You! - Thank You! |
This Year We Also Recognize Generous Individual Sponsors! | |
|
Apart from runner and walker registration fees and their pledges, these individuals helped make this year's benefit a success, and we're soooooo grateful! |
|
We Thank All of Our Donors! | |
"Platinum" | |
| John & Sandy Rocco | in honor of Gracie, Emma, Murphy & Sammie |
| Barb Seburn | in honor of Dorothy Wright |
| Terry & Susan Turner | in honor of Maggie & Buddy |
| Jon & Karen Taylor | in honor of Oreo & the Girls |
| Rob & Liz Novak | in honor of Heart Of America Humane Society |
"Gold" | |
| Brett & Gina Monger | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Dave & Sue Herriman | in honor of Basil, Cody, Rudy, Sophie and Addie |
| Lori Hankins | in honor of Kicat and Rocco Hankins |
"Silver" | |
| Tom Phillips | in honor of Lone Oak Lucy |
| Gail C. Bennett | in honor of Claire Bennett & Marcel |
"Bronze" | |
| Scott Austin | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Mike & Diane Ortega | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Billie Lerner | in honor of Bailey & Reno |
| Laurel Sherwood | in honor of Fritzi Sherwood |
| David Rocco | in honor of Emma & Sammie |
"Blue Ribbon" | |
| Jim & Jan Rocco | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Terra & Nolan Howie | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Sean & Angela Haggerty | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Robyn Allison | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Alex Zimmerman | in honor of Emma Monger |
| Jon & Jillian Plymesser | in honor of Bailey & Eli Plymesser |
| Adam & Arnette Fischer | in honor of Bailey & Eli Plymesser |
| Dennis Hennessy | in honor of Beauty |
| Marion Wilkerson | in honor of Heart Of America Humane Society |
| Bob & Jen Malone | in honor of Heart Of America Humane Society |
| Buecella Bettis | in honor of Heart Of America Humane Society |
Thank You! - Thank You! - Thank You! - Thank You! | |
This annual event was originally launched by the Lakewood Animal Health Clinic as a way to raise money to help
support the adoption activities of Heart of America Humane Society.
Donate to help support adoption the activities of
The Heart of America Humane Society.
Adoption Events also are held intermittently throughout the year at other local businesses and at festivals. Please check our events menu to learn of upcoming Adoption and Fundraising Events.