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PAWfest 2012

Goal: To raise $5,000 in support of Gwinnett Humane Society’s programs and services to help unwanted, unloved animals and our community. GHS needs your help to make a difference!

PAWfest Pack Hike:  begins at 9:30 a.m.

Join Gwinnett Humane Society on a Pack Hike for a cause!  The 5K Pack Hike around beautiful trails at Tribble Mill Park will kick off Gwinnett Humane Society's 19th annual PAWfest. 

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If your paws aren’t quite ready for the 5K route, we also have a 1 mile Puppy Pack Hike route.

*** Please Note: PAWfest Pack Hike begins at 9:30 AM! ***

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Registration Information:  Pre-Registration – $20 online at www.firstgiving.com/gwinnetthumane, Registration at PAWfest - $25

*Registration includes a PAWfest t-shirt and PAWfest goodie bag (while supplies last).  Please consider pre-registering at www.firstgiving.com/gwinnetthumane to ensure you get your goodie bag and desired t-shirt size. 

Events for PAWfest:

Canine Demonstrations:  Including K9 Agility and K9 Frisbee- Please check PAWfest website for complete schedule.

Pet Events:

Canine testing by Therapy Dog International, Chapter #193 – visit www.tdichapter193.org  for more information. ---  Therapy Dog Testing $10,  Canine Good Citizen Testing $10,  Must Pre-register at vangie12@bellsouth.net

• Animal Communicator – Tim Link   www.wagging-tales.com

Have you ever wanted know what your pet was thinking?  Pay a visit to Animal Communicator, Tim Link to find out. --  $25 for 10 minute session.  Sign up fast as slots fill up quickly!!!   Cash & Checks accepted.

• Animal Wellness Clinic – Low Cost Rabies Shots and Micro-chipping provided by WellPet Humane (770-455-7077).

Dog Contests:

Contests at 1 PM, Registration begins at Noon

Contest registration is $5 per contest.  Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each contest. 

Contests are:  Best Costume ~  Dog/Owner Look-a-Like ~ Largest Dog ~ Best Kisser ~ Best Trick

Stay for a free game of Musical Sit after the dog contests.

 

Silent Auction:   Opens at 11:00 and Closes at 3:00

Checkout is at 3:15

Kids Activities:  Face Painting & Crazy Hair ~  Kids Games

 

For more information, please visit PAWfest.com

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