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Walk Your Paws scheduled for Saturday

File Photo Atticus, a dog taken to the Humane Society of Parkersburg nearly dead from abuse and starvation and later restored to health, led last year’s Walk Your Paws parade at City Park in Parkersburg. This year’s Elinor K. Ross Walk Your Paws will be Saturday.

PARKERSBURG — The Humane Society of Parkersburg will be hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Elinor K. Ross Walk Your Paws, on Saturday.

“The Wizard of Pawz” is a fun 2-mile run/walk fundraiser for both families and animals staying at the shelter. The fundraiser supports operations for the shelter, from all of the animals being vaccinated, flea treated, dewormed, altered, veterinarian cost and taking care of the staff, organizers said.

Contracted for animal control services and sheltering for the homeless and abused animals in the area, the Wood County Commission in part funds the shelter for the Society, according to HSOP.

Other activities at Walk Your Paws include pet photo and costume contests, giveaways and food. A popular attraction at last year’s event, the used pet item sale is a place to purchase anything from leashes and collars to dog houses for great prices and helping out the shelter, according to HSOP.

A special Alumni tent will be set up recognizing HSOP alumnus. Pets will receive a free bandana and participate in their Alum photo contest.

Part of HSOP’s mission to promote responsible pet ownership is by offering low-cost wellness services. During the event, from 9 a.m. to noon, low-cost vaccines and a microchip clinic will be offered.

More details on the event are available at the HSOP’s website, hsop.org/ Facebook page facebook.com/hsop.org/ or by contacting adoptions counselor Ashlie Ferrell at adoptions@hsop.org.

The schedule of activities includes:

* 7:30 a.m.: Registration for walk/run. Pledge form submissions

* 8:15 a.m.: Two-mile run start

* 8:45 a.m.: Two-mile walk start

* 9-9:30 a.m.: Kissing Booth/Pet Photos

* 9 a.m.-noon: Vaccination and microchip clinic

* 9:30 a.m.: Team and individual fundraising/run and photo results awards presented by Trotter

* 10 a.m.: Best Trained Pet Contest

* 10:30 a.m.: Best Wizard of Paws of Paws Costume Contest

* 10:45-11:45 a.m.: Kissing Booth/Pet Photo Contest.

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