Thanks for Walking for HAWS!

We're still counting, but our early tally is over $35,000 raised for the shelter!  From all the paws and claws at HAWS,
THANK YOU!!!

Do you have pictures from the '09 Walkathon you'd like to share?  We'd love to see them - email them to marketing@hawspets.org and we'll post as many as possible.

Watch a great slideshow of the Walkathon
More '09 Walkathon Pix 
Even More '09 Walkathon Pix



ANNUAL PET WALKATHON

On the first Saturday of May each year, hundreds of pet lovers high-tail it to this day-long festival of pets and their people, in support of the Humane Animal Welfare Society!  Walk the 1-, 2- and 3-mile trails through beautiful Minooka Park at 1927 E. Sunset Drive in Waukesha.

Your participation and pledges provide proper care, food, bedding, toys and lots of attention for the animals in need at HAWS.  Funds are also used to support HAWS' humane education programs, which promote responsible pet ownership and prevent animal abuse.

And there's more to do than just walk!  Visit vendor booths and do some shopping, participate in contests and games, have a tasty lunch, meet adoptable pets from HAWS, enjoy meeting up with old friends - and making new ones.

Best of all:  100% of the money raised for this event goes straight to HAWS!  Become an event sponsor.

Raise Money, On Foot or Online!
Not only can you go door-to-door for pledges, but now you can Get started fundraising for HAWS at Firstgiving.com:  register online and set up your fundraising page that can be personalized with photos and text.  Send the page link to people in your address book so they can pledge online.  Its easy for you to set up, and easy - and secure - for people to make donations to the HAWS cause in your name!

You can earn prizes by collecting pledges for your walk on an offical Pledge Form, too!  Anyone turning in any amount will receive a walkathon pin.  Special neckscarves are given to HAWS Alumni, both dogs and cats.

Walk as a Team!
Bring a "Pack" and walk as a team.  All Pack members who collect $500 or more are entered in a special raffle, will be recognized on our Web site and in our Tattle Tails Newsletter, and receive a Walk goodie bag.  Download your team "Pack-et" here!


2009 Walkathon Schedule of Events
9 a.m.                     Kick-off the Walk
10a.m. - Noon          Appearance by Marilynn Mee from Classic Rock 96.5 WKLH
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.       Lure Coursing - join in the howling good time ($5/run)
10 - 10:30 a.m.         Contests: Owner/Pet Look-alikes, Shortest Legs, Tallest Pet
10:30 - 11 a.m.         Featured Breed:  the Greyhound
11 - 11:30 a.m.         Mascot Fun:  “Marilynn (Simon) Says” – Play along!
11:30 a.m. – Noon    Poo Toss & More Contests: 
                              Longest Tail, Most Spots, Biggest Smile
Noon - 12:30 p.m.     Lunch break!
12:30 - 1 p.m.          Parade of HAWS Adoptables
1 - 1:30 p.m.            Special recognition for Survivor & Senior Dogs - dogs
                              that have overcome a disability or are seniors
1:30 - 2 p.m.            HAWS Alumni Parade - show your
                              HAWS pride with your favorite alum
2 - 2:30 p.m.            More Contests:  Best Kisser (pet!), Best Trick, Best Rollover
2:30 - 3 p.m.            Lure Coursing Awards, more games
3:00 p.m.                 Winners of "Win at the Walk" announced!


Walkathon Highlights:

• Microchip your pet or get its nails clipped
• Visit many vendor booths for merchandise, information and samples
• Have lunch - food and beverages will be available for purchase 

See you in May!  We will be at the park to collect pledges rain or shine.