Help support a good cause and get a chance to meet with Lakeshore PAWS adoptable dogs during the Valparaiso Police K9 Unit 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk on May 19, 2012 in Valparaiso.
Join Lakeshore PAWS adoptable dogs and volunteers as they participate in the run/walk hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #76. The race begins at 9 a.m., followed by the walk at 9:15 a.m. The course begins and ends at Central Park Plaza, located at the corner of Lafayette and Indiana Streets in Valparaiso.
Preregister at www.thtiming.com. Registration costs $20 before the race and $23 the day of the race. Registration for children 12 and under participating in the 1 Mile Walk only costs $13.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment, food, and demonstrations will follow the race. All proceeds benefit the Valparaiso Police K9 Unit.
For more information on the event, contact Todd Kobitz at 219.405.1353 or email tkobitz@valpopd.com.
To learn more about Lakeshore PAWS and pets available for adoption, call 219.476.PAWS (7297) or 855.535.PAWS (7297) or visit www.lakeshorePAWS.org.
ABOUT LAKESHORE PAWS
Lakeshore PAWS is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization in Porter County, Indiana. The effort was established by two business women and animal lovers who simply could not ignore the growing number of animals without homes. For more information, visit www.lakeshorePAWS.org or call 219.464.PAWS (7297).