CityDog Magazine’s 2nd Annual ‘Muttmazing Race’
to raise money for orphaned animals
Race set for Aug. 8 will benefit Seattle Animal Shelter’s “Help the Animals Fund”
SEATTLE – Dogs and their owners can now register online for CityDog magazine’s second annual “muttmazing race,” set for noon to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8. All proceeds from the race benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Help the Animals Fund. To register online, go to this Web site: http://www.muttmazingrace.com/register.htm
In the muttmazing race, which is part of the South Lake Union Block Party, human-canine teams will compete for prizes by solving approximately 10 challenges. Each challenge is individually timed to allow participants a chance to enjoy the block party activities, including live music and food samples from neighborhood restaurants.
“Community support is critical to our efforts to rehabilitate sick and injured animals and we thank CityDog magazine for organizing this event,” said Don Jordan, Animal Shelter director. “As we celebrate our 36th year of providing care for orphaned animals, we are reversing a trend and saving more lives. Last year we had more than twice as many adoptions as euthanasias. The funds raised at this and other events, combined with our volunteer and foster care programs, bring us closer to our goal where one day no adoptable animal will have to be needlessly put to death.”
“CityDog’s mission is to enrich the lives of dogs and their guardians. The Seattle Animal Shelter’s mission is saving one life at a time. This fundraiser gives local dogs and their owners a chance to have some fun while raising money for the Shelter’s Help the Animals Fund,” said Brandie Ahlgren, CityDog magazine founder and editor.
Launched in 2005, Seattle’s own CityDog magazine celebrates life and living with dogs in the Pacific Northwest. With articles covering everything from weekend getaways, travel tips, best Northwest hikes, cool new products, area events and expert advice, CityDog magazine is devoted to enriching the lives of the metropolitan mutt and the people who love them.
The Help the Animals Fund meets the requirements for “Matching Fund” programs within certain companies and organizations and donations are tax deductible (consult with your tax advisor of course).
Seattle’s Help the Animals Fund was established in 1977 to provide critical veterinary care to sick, injured, and abused animals, giving them a second chance at finding new homes and families. The Fund also supports the activities of the Shelter’s volunteers and foster parents. The Shelter takes in more than 7,000 stray and owner-surrendered dogs and cats each year, with annual veterinary expenses often exceeding $100,000. Without the money from the Help the Animals Fund, many of the animals the Shelter is able to save would otherwise have to be euthanized.
Since opening its doors in 1972, the Seattle Animal Shelter has helped hundreds of thousands of people and their pets. The Shelter educates potential adopters about responsible pet ownership; provides sanitary, safe and humane housing for impounded animals; matches adoptable animals with new responsible owners; provides a low-cost spay/neuter program; enforces animal control ordinances relating to the leash law, scoop law, nuisance barking and vicious animals; and prevents cruelty to animals.
Animals are available for adoption seven days a week from noon to 6 p.m. For more information about the Seattle Animal Shelter, call 206-386-PETS (7387) or visit the Shelter’s website at www.seattleanimalshelter.org. The Seattle Animal Shelter is located at 2061 – 15th Ave. W. in the Interbay neighborhood, about one mile south of the Ballard Bridge.
