CHA Animal Shelter's
19th Annual Dog Jog
Saturday August 22, 2009
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk
THANKS TO ALL THAT ATTENDED THE 2008 DOG JOG!
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US AGAIN THIS YEAR!
The Dog Jog is CHA Animal Shelter's cornerstone fundraiser. We are excited to celebrate our 19th year. We will once again be in the Arena District in downtown Columbus. For the comfort of all our participants and our favorite 4 legged friends, we are pleased to announce a move from Battelle Plaza just down the hill on Nationwide Boulevard to McPherson Park!
The event will again be a 5K Run and we have added a 5K Walk this year. We will still have the 1 Mile Fun run as well.
Countless studies have shown that owning an animal is a healthy choice in life. Some of this research has suggested that pets help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, help prevent minor illnesses, expediting recovery and even warning of cancer, heart attacks and epileptic seizures. Not to mention they provide us with unconditional love, no matter who we are or what we do. So isn't it time we celebrate our pets and return the favor? The 2009 Dog Jog is also seeking sponsors and vendors to attend the event. Contact Kaye or Terri for more information on registering for a booth or being a sponsor. Thank you for your support! 
Come to the Dog Jog ready to enjoy some healthy exercise with your favorite pup or one of ours! That’s right, you can “rent” a CHA Dog for the race if you don’t have one of your own! Maybe you’ll meet a new, furry forever friend there. Even if you don't own an animal, come by and enjoy the exercise and support a great cause as well!
Stick around after the race to visit our Family Health Fair, the free event following the race will highlight various vendors, services, information and games related to the health of you and your pet. Need a massage? Does your dog? You can take care of both in the same day!
CHA Animal Shelter is a 501c3 non-profit animal shelter dedicated to finding homes for homeless, abandoned and rescued animals in central Ohio, and we can continue to improve the lives of so many animals in need with the help of people like you. Come one, come all! Come singles, come teams! Help us raise money for the care and comfort of the canine and feline residents of CHA! Prizes will be awarded for top race finishers and fundraisers!
Cost to participate in the 5K and 1 Mile:
$25 per person advanced registration.
$30 per person day of the event.
The race fee and any donation you might make will benefit the cats and dogs of CHA Animal Shelter, and are tax-deductible contributions as allowed by law.
The Family Health Fair is free to attend.
Schedule:
8:30 am - Registration at McPherson Park (corner of Nationwide Blvd and Front St)
10:00 am - 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Walk (see map for routes)10:30 am to
12:30 pm - Family Health Fair at McPherson Commons
Click Here to Register for the Dog Jog!
Help Even More by Collecting Pledges!
Consider collecting pledges from friends, family and coworkers for the race. Click on the Firstgiving button to create your own online fundraising site where others can donate!
You will be redirected to our Firstgiving Fundraising site, where you can set up your own pledge page to collect donations specifically for the Dog Jog!
Can't make it and want to just donate online? Just click HERE and donate to one of the many groups formed that are supporting our race! It all goes to the same, great cause!
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Our sponsors have given us the means to get this event off the ground. We urge you to visit their businesses, and use their goods and services, because without them, this event would not be possible.
Top Dog Title Sponsors
Cool Cat Presenting Sponsors
Caring Canine Supporting Sponsors
Friendly Feline Health Fair Sponsors
