Paws For A Cause

The Paws For A Cause event will take place June 13th.  The 5k race will start at the Avery County Pool complex on Shultz Circle in Newland, NC. The race will end at the Avery County Humane Society. Transportation will be provided to return runners to their vehicles. Participants will have the option to raise funds in several different ways: by paying a registration fee to run in the 5k with or without their dogs, or by getting sponsorships to walk with their friends and pets in the Doggie Fun Walk.  Prizes will be awarded to top fund raisers as well as top female and male finishers in the 5K.  Runners will also have the option to stick around after the race and join in on the Doggie Fun Walk.  All well-behaved dogs are welcome.  Please use your discretion to decide if your dog plays well with others.  All dogs must be on a leash at all times.  All participants must be 18 years of age, or have the signature of a parent or guardian. If you don’t have a dog but want to walk one in the fun walk, one can be provided.
When you register, you will have the opportunity to set up your own fund raising page.  Please invite your friends and family to join you on raising money for the cause. You can also pick up a registration and fundraising form at the Avery Humane Society. Runners that sign up before May 29th will receive a free Paws for a Cause t-shirt. Walkers that raise more than $25 can return the form along with the funds collected, to the shelter before May 29th and receive a free t-shirt!  We will gladly accept any funds received after the 29th, but you will not be guaranteed a shirt. For updates, follow us on Facebook at: AveryCountyDoggie5kandWalk. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].

The Paws For A Cause event will take place June 13th.  The fun walk will begin and end at the Avery County Humane Society. Parking will be provided a short walk from the shelter. Participants will have the option to raise funds in several different ways: by paying a registration fee to run in the 5k with or without their dogs, or by getting sponsorships to walk with their friends and pets in the Doggie Fun Walk.  Prizes will be awarded to top fund raisers as well as top female and male finishers in the 5K.  Runners will also have the option to stick around after the race and join in on the Doggie Fun Walk.  All well-behaved dogs are welcome.  Please use your discretion to decide if your dog plays well with others.  All dogs must be on a leash at all times.  All participants must be 18 years of age, or have the signature of a parent or guardian.
When you register, you will have the opportunity to set up your own fund raising page.  Please invite your friends and family to join you on raising money for the cause. You can also pick up a registration and fundraising form at the Avery Humane Society. Runners that sign up before May 29th will receive a free Paws for a Cause t-shirt. Walkers that raise more than $25 can return the form along with the funds collected, to the shelter before May 29th and receive a free t-shirt!  We will gladly accept any funds received after the 29th, but you will not be guaranteed a shirt. For updates, follow us on Facebook at: AveryCountyDoggie5kandWalk. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].