FAIRFAX PETS ON WHEELS 18th ANNUAL “PAWS FOR A CAUSE” 3K WALK

 At

noon Sunday, October 6, 2013, the Fairfax Pets on Wheels will hold its 18th

 annual “Paws for a Cause” 3K Walk in Fairfax, Virginia.  The doggone

fun begins at Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway, Fairfax.  

  

Proceeds from the walk will go

toward recruitment and training, volunteer activities, and insurance. 

All pre-registered participants will

receive a “Paws for a Cause” t-shirt.  There will be human and canine

treats at each kilometer and sponsored walkers are encouraged.

Registration

is $20  prior to September 18th

and $25 thereafter.  Register online at:

www.tiny.cc/walk2013  or visit www.fpow.org.   Walk-in registrations are

welcome.

Potential

walkers and businesses interested in providing sponsorship or donating door

prizes for participants should call (703) 324-5424 or email dfspetsonwheels@fairfaxcounty.gov   for more information, or go to www.fpow.org.

Fairfax

Pets on Wheels is an all-volunteer program sponsored by the Fairfax Area Agency

on Aging and is a United Way agency (#8907).  FPOW provides pet therapy

with teams of animals and their human companions who regularly visit area

long-term care facilities.  Last year, organization volunteers provided

over 8,000 hours of service, improving the quality of life for residents by

allowing them to interact with animals.

2013

is the 26th anniversary of  Fairfax Pets on Wheels caring and

sharing in the community.