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Pound the pavement with pets at SPCA fundraiser

By Times Staff
Published September 28, 2005

Put on your walking shoes, grab a leash and help raise money for food, shelter and medical care for homeless and abused animals at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Pinellas County's 15th annual Paws on Parade Pet Walk.

Stroll the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront with your favorite four- and two-legged friends and enjoy the mile walk or form a team of friends, family and co-workers and collect pledges for the Oct. 29 event, which will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spend the day with other animal lovers and take in the canine activities, contests, entertainment, prizes and refreshments. Adoptable SPCA pets will be available and 100 percent of donations help improve the lives animals waiting for a home.

For information, call 586-3591 or download a brochure and register online at www.SPCAFL.org

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