Sunday, June 7, 2009

Strut Your Mutt 2009

This was an amazing year for No More Homeless Pets of Utah. It was their 14th Annual Strut Your Mutt walk and fundraiser at Sugarhouse Park on May 30. There were 2500 dog lovers with their 2500 plus dogs that walked the 1.5 mile course. They raised a record breaking $170,000!!

It was my 10th year participating in Strut your Mutt and Eddie's 4th year. He had to be carried almost the whole way because of his little back issue. He called on huge dogs, marked almost all the territory he could mark, and ate lots of snacks. The dogs had a great time and went home and took long naps all afternoon.

My Mom's dog, Madison, was a little less crazy this year because of the bark collar (which shocks her slightly if she barks - it was so nice because she does get a little over stimulated at events like this).

This year was the first year ever that we were part of a dog pack. A dog pack is 5 or more people that sign up to be a team. We were part of The Dog's Meow dog pack (with our good friends that own our favorite pet food store, The Dog's Meow). Once they post our dog pack picture online, I will post it on here. We heart No More Homeless Pets in Utah and the Strut your Mutt event!