Press Release 4: Draft

March 4, 2010

For Immediate Release

Sacramento SPCA

Karrie Underwood, Director of Events & Programs

6201 Florin-Perkins Road

Sacramento, Ca 95828

17^th Annual Doggy Dash

Sacramento SPCA sponsors a run to raise money to help the animals they care for

On June 5, 2010 one of the biggest dog events in the Sacramento area will take place at William Land Park. An estimated 4,000 animal enthusiasts will gather both with and without their canine companions to raise funds for the Sacramento SPCA animal shelter.

In addition to the Doggy Dash event, the Bark at the Park festival will be held after the run. The festival will include the Pup Show, the high-flying disc contest, and the fourth annual Pug races. Pet-related businesses and rescue organizations will also be on site.

Sponsored by Science Diet dog food and VCA Animal Hospitals, the SPCA hopes to raise $250,000 this year to help the animals in their care. The Sacramento SPCA will care for more than 13,000 animals in 2010 and will perform more than 14,000 lifesaving spay/neuter surgeries in its high-volume clinic.

Register online for one of the three Doggy Dash races; a 5k run, 5k walk, or 2k walk. Online registration is open until June 2, 2010 but on-site registration will also be available. Registration is $25 for individuals until May 28 and $30 per person for teams until May 28. After May 28, registration will increase $5.

For more information on the Doggy Dash event or to request an interview with Karrie Underwood, please contact Courtney Rhodes, Assistant Director of Public Relations, at c.rhodes@sspca.org.

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