Escondido Humane Society: Paws in the Park 2010

Boo (aka "The Boo-Bear") was rescued from serious abuse in Los Angeles. Today he is happy and healthy and is a big, cuddly Teddy bear. Boo lives in Poway with his family, who bid on the rights to become Spokespet for 2010 at our annual Tails at Twilight gala in support of all animals at the Escondido Humane Society. Boo will join us March 28 at Paws in the Park to help us raise funding and awareness for animals in need so they too can have happy endings just like his.

WHO: You, your canine companion, and everyone you know!

WHAT: 1.5- or 2.5-mile fundraising walk and festival celebrating our pets

WHEN: Sunday, March 28, 2010. Registration is at 8 a.m.; walk kicks off at 9 a.m.

WHY: To raise funding and awareness for homeless and abandoned animals in our community. Walk in honor or memory of a

Raise awareness and funding for animals in need while celebrating those special pets in our lives by joining us at Paws in the Park 2010 on Sunday, March 28, at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Paws in the Park helps us care for more than 4,000 animals a year and protect 155,000 more, and we NEED YOUR HELP. Every dollar raised at Paws in the Park will be transformed into safe shelter, healthy food, medical care, rehabilitation, and new, loving homes.

As an open-door shelter, we welcome all homeless animals in our area, no matter their age, health, or intensive needs. Every day, for every one of these animals, we are faithfully devoted to providing them with safe shelter, medical care, love and new homes … every animal deserves a second chance.

pet who has made a difference in your life, and your support will make a lifesaving difference for animals just like them.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Paw Vendor Expo, entertainment, food, games, and contests for your entire family, including a "K-9's Got Talent" show and Wet T-shirt Contest (don't worry, it's for the dogs!)

QUESTIONS? Call (760) 888-2235

We're here to help you SUCCEED for all the animals in our care. Contact us with any questions or comments by calling (760) 888-2235 or e-mailing development@escondidohumanesociety.org.

Every dollar makes a difference for the animals at the Escondido Humane Society. As a token of our appreciation for your lifesaving work, we're offering the below incentive prizes based on dollars raised:

$25: Goodie bag
$50: Goodie bag, Paws in the Park 2010 T-shirt
$100: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana
$150: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana, $15 Petco gift card
$250: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana, $25 Petco gift card
$500: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana, $50 Petco gift card
$750: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana, $75 Petco gift card
$1,000: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana, $100 Petco gift card
$1,250: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana, $125 Petco gift card
$2,500: Goodie bag, 2010 T-shirt, doggie bandana, $250 Petco gift card