Dogs compete to benefit cancer
Ella Tolbert dances with her pup at the 2011 Bark for Life. Photo courtesy of Sarah Crowder.
More than 50 dogs are expected to participate Aug. 25 in the games and contests of the Montgomery County’s Relay for Life’s third-annual “Bark for Life,” in an effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
The event will take place started at 5:30 p.m. at the Radford Fraternal Order of Police building on Pulaski Avenue in Radford and will include a dog-owner look-a-like contest, a sit, fetch, and speak relay, and a timed bobbing for hot dogs contest, the “weenie dive.”
Awards will also be given for best dressed dog, the best dog dancer, and the best dog kisser, while the Salem-based band “Goova Scape” will be there to entertain their two-legged companions.
Media Chair of Montgomery County Relay for Life Committee Sarah Crowder said a variety of dog-related objects will also be available for purchase, including rabies shots for $12.50, with $2.50 being donated to the cause.
There will also be a K-9 Unit show courtesy of the Radford Fraternal Order of Police.
The event is $15 dollars per dog, which includes a gift bag of toys and information about local, dog-related services, and is free for humans.
For more information or to preregister contact Sarah Crowder at sarah.crowder88@yahoo.com.
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