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Saturday, September 20
Central Park, Schenectady
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Our Cover Pet!

et!

Meet our Fireplug 500 Cover Pet, Cozy! She was adopted from the APF in 2005 and is very excited to attend this year's walk on September 20. She was named Cozy because she loves to cuddle. Awwwww.

 


Register, Sponsor a Walker, or Donate NOW!

Your Support Matters
For 16 years, caring friends have been supporting the Fireplug 500 because they know it truly makes a difference for the animals. Every dollar raised helps to ensure safe haven and new beginnings for stray and unwanted pets. Support for the walk also provides veterinary care for shelter pets, low-cost spay/neuter for our community, and education to encourage responsible, committed pet ownership. Please join us on September 20. The animals are counting on you!

Help Us Reach Our $75,000 Goal
Register online or by using the form in the brochure. Set up a Web page that you can personalize with your own message and photos. “Virtual walkers” can also participate, just as if they were attending the walk. Ask all your friends and family to sponsor you with a donation. Challenge yourself with a personal goal of $250 – it’s easier than you think! The more you raise, the greater the rewards ... for you and the animals.

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New, exciting entertainment!      

Mr. Twisty and Izzy will make a magical appearance. Izzy has amazing skills and cool tricks!

Performance by Winston the Dancing Corgi and his partner, Caryn Tindall

 

Meet racer Joe Williams and check out his cool car, decked out with the APF logo!

 

Demonstration by Schenectady County Sheriff's Department Canine Officers

Meet Peaches, a miniature dwarf mare, and learn about her wonderful rescue story.


 

Walker Gifts & Prizes*
Doggy bags and refreshments for all walkers
and bandanas for all the dogs!

$100+ FP500 T-shirt
$250+ APF grocery tote
$500+ Champagne & Rose Butter Cream for you and a certificate for an engraved pet ID tag for your pet from Country Acres Farm and Pet Center
$1,000+ Fleece FP500 logo pullover

Keyano Aromatics is a maker of natural and cruelty-free spa products sold worldwide and made right here in the Capital Region. Their scrumptious Champagne & Rose Butter Cream is a featured walker gift this year. It is also available for purchase, with half of the proceeds benefiting the APF. Sample the full line of Keyano beauty products at the walk or visit their website - www.keyanorea.org



Plus special prizes for top walkers.
*All prizes except fleece pullovers will be awarded at the walk. Prizes are based on individual fundraising efforts and are cumulative!




 

Walker Information
You are welcome to walk with or without a dog. If you’re bringing a canine friend, please make sure he’s friendly with other dogs, on a leash, in good health, and current on vaccinations. Please leave kitties and other small companions safely and comfortably at home. The walk will be held rain or shine!

Directions
Central Park is easily accessed by Route 7. Turn onto Golf Road, right onto Fehr Ave., then take a sharp left onto Ashmore.






 

Exhibitors’ Alley
sponsored by the Times Union
Visit the Alley for great pet products and
information, plus gift items and more.

Doggy Fun Park
presented by the Schenectady Dog Training Club
Your dog will have a ball trying out the agility equipment with the help of training pros.

The Rainbow Room
sponsored by Flink Smith LLC, Attorneys at Law
Hang a star to honor your beloved lost
companions. The Rainbow Room also features special remembrances for purchase.

Blessing of the Animals with Father Reed
Every pet will be blessed individually.

Smooch-A-Pooch Booth
sponsored by Family Medical Care, featuring smoochers from Therapy Dogs International’s Schenectady Chapter
Get a big wet one for just a buck!

Pet ID Station
sponsored by Time Warner Cable and
Country Acres Farm and Pet Center

All cats and dogs need identification! Get your personalized tags and spiffy new collars here, with proceeds benefiting the shelter pets.



Meet our guest emcees
Laura Daniels of B95.5 FM
and Jerry Gretzinger of CBS-6

Miss Spay America and
Mr. Neuter-verse Pageant

Dogs can dress up or show off
something special. Prizes will be awarded to “Best Dressed” and “Most Talented,” and two lucky dogs will be crowned Miss Spay America and Mr. Neuter-verse. Sign up at the walk.

Schedule of Activities
10:00-11:00 am
Check-in and refreshments

10:15-11:15 am
Blessing of the Animals

11:15 am
Opening Ceremony

11:30 am
The walk–a 3/4-mile stroll led
by the Mohawk Honda Pace Car

12:30 pm
Miss Spay America and
Mr. Neuter-verse Pageant

1:15 pm
Awards and Raffle Drawings




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