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🐕Bring your pup to Richmond SPCA’s Dog Jog this Saturday

Posted at 1:18 PM, Mar 01, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-21 13:23:31-04

RICHMOND, Va. — The 17th annual Dog Jog and 5K Run, benefiting the Richmond SPCA,  is this Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

“The day begins with a chip-timed 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk for people only, followed by a dog-friendly, leisurely one-mile Dog Jog,” officials said. “Throughout the morning, we host our pet-friendly vendor fair at our Robins-Starr Humane Center, featuring a Kids’ Fun Zone and a pets’ Fun Zone packed full of fun activities for the whole family.”

The first 1,000 registered participants will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag full of exciting gifts.

Award-winning WTVR CBS 6 anchor and reporter Greg McQuade will serve as emcee.

Click here to sign up for this year’s Dog Jog and 5K Run. WTVR CBS 6 is a proud sponsor of the event.

Proceeds from the event benefit the pets in the care of the Richmond SPCA.

The 2018 Dog Jog raised more than $192,000 to help homeless animals.