MUTT STRUT

The 12th annual MUTT STRUT, held on April 25th, 2009, was a great success!! The Mutt Strut and Pet Fair is the annual spring fund-raiser for the Humane Society. There were prizes for walkers who raised the most money. "Proceeds benefit the animal shelter and the care of the animals awaiting new homes," says Dr. David Newell, President of the Humane Society. Mary Ashley notes the canine competitions drew a big crowd, especially with Courtney Phelps as emcee. "The high jump contests, limbo contests, and dog/owner look-alike contests brought a big smile" she said. Ashley will spend a night in the animal shelter kennel unless she raises $10,000 for the animals by the end of May(see below). So far Mary has reached 2/3 of her goal. All Mutt Strut events were held in the fountain park and courthouse area downtown.

The Humane Society, the Town of Chestertown and the Center for Environment & Society at Washington College collaborated for the "Chestertown Goes Green" campaign and Earth Day Festival. "We had people from all walks of life join together in support of clean air, land and water for the Earth and its animals," said JoAnn Fairchild of the Center.

Walkers who raised the most money at the Mutt Strut this year:

Hannah Duston (Kent School) was again our top winner. She is 8 years old and has raised the most money for the past several years for the Mutt Strut. She has a long haired Chihuahua named Guapo. The Humane Society is very grateful to Hannah and her family for all the money they have raised and the constant support they have given. Jeff and Miranda's business does our t-shirts and hats each year. Thank you Hannah, Jeff and Miranda from the animals.

A trophy will be presented to the school whose students raise the most money for this year's Mutt Strut. It is shown below:

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Memorial tributes were given at the Mutt Strut to:

Jody Taylor Morrison   

Tucker Bobst  

and Eddie Houghton  

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Dog Resting Up After Strutting

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Lynn Donahue donated a painting of a dog as a raffle. Thanks Lynn. A sample of her portraits follows:

For sample MUTT STRUT Walker Form click here,
for sample Vendor Agreement click here.

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HELP!!!

HUMANE SOCIETY'S MOST WANTED:

MARY SIMMONS ASHLEY

Mary has been ordered to come up with $10,000 bail by May 30th or she will be sentenced to 24 hours in a dog kennel at the Humane Society of Kent County, MD. She only has about $3,500 to go!

We need 350 people to give $10 each (or more if you can) to reach the bail. All of the money goes to the care of the animals waiting for homes. You can call the shelter (410-778-3648) to use your credit card or MAIL CHECKS TO RETHA ARRABAL AT DOUG ASHLEY REALTORS, 227&1/2 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTOWN, MD. 21620. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HSKC. THANK YOU.
If it is not a hardship please help, but we know this is a tough time for everyone.
The public hearing will be at the Elks Lodge. The date to be determined.

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