I just got this email from this Meet-up group I joined and I have signed up for this walk - it sounds like lots of fun!!!! Here's the info in case anyone else from So. Cal wants to join in on the fun!

HUNTINGTON BEACH…The Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OCSPCA), with supporting sponsors, is proud to announce the 13th Annual 5K/2K Walk for the Animals. This pet friendly event will be Sunday, October 3rd at 9:00am in Central Park East (Golden West & Talbert Avenues behind the Central Library) in Huntington Beach. Snoopy will be Grand Marshall of this years event and Tyson the skateboarding Bulldog will be showing off his talents. Well-mannered dogs, on leashes, are encouraged to attend. Please no puppies under six months.

Activities following this pet friendly event include:

~ Woof Gang flyball dogs

~ Mini Agility Course

~ Pet Contests

~ Free T-shirts, Doggie Scarves & Goodie Bags to first 350 registrants

~ Sponsor and Vendor booths

~ Silent auction and door prizes and lots more fun!

All funds raised from the Walk help support the organization’s programs including veterinary care for sick and injured animals; subsidized spay/neuter, feral cat rescue; cruelty prevention through humane education in the classroom; and pet-assisted therapy. Over 500 participants enjoyed last year’s festivities.

Registration is $20.00 before September 26th and $25.00 thereafter. Kids 12 years and under, free. Teams of five or more pay $15.00 each if pre-registered by September 26th. Registration forms can be obtained after August 15th from the Orange County SPCA (714) 374-7738; email, ocspca@verizon.net, or from the website: The Orange County SPCA

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