Save
the date! This year, the Dumb Friends League will be hosting the 20thannual Furry Scurry at Denver’s Washington Park on Saturday, May 4. Known as
the largest single walk for animals in the nation, the Furry Scurry brings dogs
of all sizes and ages together for one common cause—to raise money for homeless
pets.
Twenty
years ago, not knowing what to expect but trusting in the support of our
pet-friendly community, the Dumb Friends League welcomed 1,800 people to
Washington Park, raising $90,000 through the efforts of 125 volunteers. The
event has grown to 12,000 people and 5,000 dogs, raising more than $1 million
with the help of more than 600 volunteers.
Last
year alone, the Dumb Friends League took in more than 24,000 lost and
surrendered pets—and more than 10,000 of those were adult dogs.
“Ever
since our first Furry Scurry, support from the community has grown by leaps and
bounds,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League. “This
walk is a great way to celebrate the human-animal bond while helping provide
valuable services for pets and people in Denver and the surrounding areas.”
Because
of the continued need to care for homeless animals, the Dumb Friends League
encourages individuals and teams to start fundraising now. The region’s largest
community-based animal welfare agency hopes to raise even more to help provide
services to the pets and people in our community, including lost and found,
humane education, animal cruelty investigations and spay/neuter services at
reduced fees, subsidized by Dumb Friends League donors, for pets in underserved
areas.
Walkers
are encouraged to collect pledges from friends, family and co-workers to earn
fabulous prizes. Registration for the event is $50 per person and includes a
limited-edition Furry Scurry logo T-shirt.
The
two-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. Afterwards, pet lovers can meet
adoptable pets, watch demonstrations, participate in fun activities with their
dog and shop for pet-friendly goods and services from more than 150 vendors and
sponsors.
