The Pima County Animal Care Center is looking for a few volunteers to help out with this year’s annual New Year’s Day Dog Walk. January 1 is a holiday for County employees, and volunteers help the animals get fresh air and socialization.
The walk will take place around Silverbell Lake directly behind the center at 4000 N. Silverbell Road.
On Christmas morning, 105 walkers participated, 72 of them brand new. The Center welcomes new volunteers who are “free to show up, fill out an application and get walking. More experienced volunteers will be on hand to ensure you have a rewarding experience, whether you’re comfortable with bigs, littles or in-betweens. If you want to jog with a high-energy pup, we’ve got some! If walking is more your speed, we’ve got you covered,” the Center said in a statement released last week.
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Cat lovers are welcome as well.
“There’s no better way to start off a New Year than participating in a fun, family event that highlights this region’s sense of charity and community,” said Kim Janes, the Manager of the Pima Animal Care Center.
The party begins at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2013. Refreshments will be provided. The Center welcomes donations of cans of dog or cat food, or used blankets and towels. RSVP to jacneu@yahoo.com