Ryan Charboneau and 3-year-old Snowy (Samoyed) wait patiently for the 2008 Pet Walk to begin at Bay County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

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Humane Society of Bay County Holds 14th Annual Pet Walk

Bay County Fairgrounds Hosts Sizes and Breeds of All Kinds

May 17, 2008
By: O. J. Cunningham

Golden Retriever Ivy (Age 6) brought in her own registration form to the Pet Walk much to the delight of volunteers. Ivy is owned by Fay Reid of Bay City.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)

The 14th Annual Pet Walk, Sponsored by the Humane Society of Bay County was a grand success.

Good weather, a good turnout and a continuing good idea made for a great Saturday for dog lovers from all over Bay County.

Debra Andrews, President of Humane Society of Bay County, made a special effort to thank all the volunteers that turned out to make the Pet Walk a success. "We're gonna need those same volunteers in August when we have the the United States Dog Agility Association Competition," Andrews said.

"Everyone was wonderful last year," Andrews said. Volunteers can call (989) 893-0451




(Right) Shannon Nalazek of Bay City and her Great Dane, Skye - Age 2 1/2 - "He weighs ninety-eight and a half pounds," Shannon smiled. (Left) Samantha Armstrong holds her Golden Retriever, Cody, on a leash, Age 7 - Samantha also volunteers for the Bay County Humane Society. Also pictured is "Bob-O" -- Volunteer Clown for the Humane Society event.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)

Kari Maples of "Say Woof Photography" was on hand for the 2008 Pet Walk. Maples, a dog photographer, said this was a great day for pets from all over Bay County. http://www.saywoofphotography.com
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)