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Wednesday, 08 February 2012

2nd Annual Walk For Paws ^Featured

WRITTEN_BY JODY OBER
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Nila Randall holding a t-shirt on her front along with other volunteers.

It was a gorgeous day for the 2nd Annual Walk for PAWS event that was held at the Melvin Miller Park on Saturday Aug. 28th. The event was organized by Chelsea Hartleman a volunteer at PAWS as well as a Urbana University student and Nila Randall Manager of PAWS, Champaign Co. Humane Society. There was a sea of blue jerseys from the many football and volleyball players on hand from Urbana University to offer their help with all the dogs that came out to the event. They took them on walks and kept them active for all the pet owners. There was plenty to do and lots of entertainment. Cornhole seemed to be the football player’s favorite. “DJ Chill” Christopher S. Chilton was on hand to mix it up and entertain all the sponsors and everyone enjoyed line dancing and listening to his music. Also there to bless our ears with their uplifting music was The Real World Band. Cassie Watts, age 10 said of the band, “I really like that band, and they’re fun.”

Over 50 sponsors in Champaign County offered donations and showed their support for the cause. Donations started at $15 and included a free t-shirt. There were gift baskets to be raffled off full of lots of pet goodies. And a silent auction was held with gift baskets from local businesses. Annette Stutz of Urbana said “I think it’s great to see all the community support bringing out their families and dogs to help the shelter keep animals off the streets.”

Rebecca Howard, local business owner in Urbana was there selling raffle tickets for candle baskets and all of the proceeds will go to the animal shelter. She said, “There was a nice turn out to show support for PAWS.” Her raffle drawing will be held on Tues. Aug 31st. Over all it was great to see all the support and people walking around in their PAWS t-shirts having fun while making a difference in their community. According to Nila from PAWS over $2,600 in proceeds was collected. She said “I think for the most part everything went well and we are very pleased with the community support.” Thank You to all who showed their support and came out for the event! PAWS is located at 1535 W. US Hwy 36 Urbana, OH. They will be having a Feline Spay and Neuter Event on Sept. 18th from 8a.m. until all the animals are ready to go home. Please call 937-653-6233 to reserve a slot as they are going fast.

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