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THOUSANDS OF DOGS IN LAND PARK!

That is not a misprint...it really is thousands of dogs!  Today I participated in the SPCA's fundraiser "Doggy Dash".  Over 4,000  people gathered with their respective dogs to jog or walk a 3K or 5K path through William Land Park! There really isn't much more to say, since I wrote about it a couple of weeks ago in my blog Land Park Goes to the Dogs.  So, without much more ado, enjoy the day:

 

 

This is my daughter and I with Harlie, Porsche, Shasta and Sierra waiting for Lisa...a co-worker and her dog Libby.

 

 

 

 

 

There were LARGE dogs....

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were small dogs...

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were young dogs (believe it or not, the bloodhound is a pup!)...

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were senior citizens...

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were magnificent Great Danes...

 

 

 

 

 

and some there just to have fun...

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were the nervous...

 

 

 

 

 

 

And those completely in charge...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some took off at a fast pace...

 

 

 

 

 

 

And some of us who chose a more leisurely pace...

 

 

 

 

 

Us? We chose the more relaxing venue...

 

 

 

 

 

 

The multitudes of Basset Hounds was particulary fun (I am a sucker for a great Basset)...

 

 

 

 

I just liked this dog...so you get to enjoy as well!

 

If a person was ever confused about what kind of pup they wanted, there is no better place to view, ask owners questions and enjoy the breeds!  That's about it! I hope you enjoyed the fun!

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13 comments • Paula Swayne Realtor - Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park Homes Specialist • May 30 2009 03:46PM

LAND PARK GOES TO THE DOGS!

I look forward to this event every year...after all, where else can you see (and hear) every breed of dog known to mankind (and some confusing breeds)?

On Saturday, May 30th, William Land Park will be the venue for the 16th Annual Doggy Dash and Bark at the Park Festival.  The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hosts this event each year to raise funds for animals sheltered at the Sacramento SPCA.  People will start arriving bright and early at 7:30AM.  At 9AM those who choose to walk the 2K or run the 5K kick off the event.  At the same time, those of us who wait until 9:20 for our 5K walk are entertained by the Dogs Agility Group Demonstrations...which is way fun!  There are "pup"  contests for the best wagger, smile, best tricks, kisser and finally the most magnificent pup.  You can be in awe of the Champion Disc Dog Demonstration. Of course, the K-9 Unit of the Sacramento Police Department is there and whatever you do, don't miss the pug races!

It is a great morning and well worth getting up early for...so join us in Land Park for some great company and entertainment!


www.PaulaSwayne.com
CA DRE# 01188158

2 comments • Paula Swayne Realtor - Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park Homes Specialist • May 13 2009 12:21PM