Sunday, April 17, 2011

Walking dogs for heart and stroke


Sunday's inaugural Dog Walk for Heart raised money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Walking dogs for heart and stroke

By Denis Langlois

Updated 7 days ago
Steady rain and a cool breeze couldn't stop about 20 people and their canine companions from strolling around the Owen Sound Harbour Sunday morning to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The inaugural Dog Walk for Heart, sponsored by Reigning Cats & Dogs, raised several hundred dollars. A final tally was not available at press time.
"All the money goes to research for humans for heart and stroke and to raise awareness of heart issues in pets as well," said event organizer Victoria Will, owner of Reigning Cats & Dogs on 2nd Ave. E.
Will's dog Chester suffers from a heart condition and she said her goal is to educate dog owners on the health issue.
The walk began at the west-side boat launch and ended at the new dog park on the city's east side.  more read...

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