2nd Annual Critter K Charity Walk

Yesterday was the 2nd Annual Critter K Charity walk, sponsored by LaNita Flannery, DVM and Chip and Lisa Wynn. Here are Dr. Flannery with Maddie and Chip with the famous Benji

greeting folks at 7:30 in the morning.

And the folks and critters were already arriving - at 7:30 in the morning on a Saturday. Perfect weather, good people, magical critters.

After everyone signed up, we walked! And did we walk!

There were old dogs

And young

There were sweet happy rescued dogs

big hairy slobbery dogs

big not-so-hairy slobbery dogs

And dogs with sunshine in their eyes

Big and little dogs made new buddies

And a dog named Jack (look closely) made huge fans when he did the obstacle course.

There were non-dog critters

And wild critters

Little peoples had a great time

There were snackies! Lots and lots of snackies!

And there were friends

The monies from the registration, the raffles, and the silent auction will go to help our three local no-kill shelters.

There was a unity of spirit. People who love their pets, out on a lovely Saturday morning doing a little something to help pets who don't have people. Yet.

Life doesn't get too much better.

hug your fortunate hounds

Community

My little Critter K walkers, Swede William and Lindy Loo

I didn't feel like getting up extra early. But one of the local vets was hosting a "Critter K" to benefit a no kill shelter.
So I got up early, shortened the normal walks (and dear Bill walked an extra time) threw Lindy Loo and Swede William and a cup of coffee in the van and headed out to Reidland. (I have a particular fondness for this town, since the highschool mascot is the greyhound, and the Reidland water tower is festooned with a giant red greyhound.)
I was a little cranky. Early mornings do that to me. Sorry.
And the weather gods are still enjoying their big chortle, so it was forty-something at six AM, and I put coats on the dogs.
But then...

Things were looking festive

And our friends from the Paducah Kennel Club were there

And there were even more Kennel Club Friends

And so many, many people and their dogs walked, to raise money for the pets who have no home.

these dogs

And I realize I am part of a wonderful community.

And I realize I am blessed.