Walk-a-thon to aid animals

May 12, 2004

NH Business Review Staff,

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua will host its annual Walk-a-Thon for homeless animals Saturday at New Hampshire Community Technical College. The walk-a-thon will take place from 9 a.m.-noon.

Exhibitors will include Search Dogs Northeast, Tailwind Greyhound Rescue, massages from Full Spectrum Wellness, PETsMART, Silver Clippers, animal rescue organizations, and many more. Dr. Melissa Magnuson of Veterinary Homecare Services will offer a pet micro-chipping demonstration, and also will be providing micro-chipping at reduced rates.

Prizes will be offered to walkers in many different categories, and raffle prizes donated by local and national retailers will also be given away.

Pledge sheets are available at many retail stores and can be downloaded from www.hsfn.org. For more information, call 889-BARK or go to the shelter at 24 Ferry Road.

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