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Howl-O-ween 5k Costume Run

The  Howl-o-ween Costume Run is a 5K timed race/kid carnival combination event. The runners in this race are encouraged to dress in costume, and "run their tails off to save the tails of those not yet saved!" The race will be a night event, with registrations starting 6pm (race gun beep by 7pm) and all events ending by 8:30pm. The race will feature prizes for various age divisions (men/women), as well as costume contest (multiple categories). Runners can register for this unique event at the SPCA, Martinsville PetSense location, Fido's Finds and Kitty Kollectibles, or online through http://bit.ly/2cFtwYU, www.spcamhc.org, or through the MHCSPCA Facebook page. The kid’s carnival (Lil Shop of Horrors) is open to everyone one, featuring a bouncy castle, popcorn, pumpkins to decorate, face painting, and so much more... admission is $5.00 ($1.00 discount with registered runner registration).


This is literally the best opportunity for our supporters, and general supporters of NO-KILL, Animal Advocacy and Animal Rescue to unite and run their tails off to save those who are still in need of rescue! All proceeds of this event will go toward our RESCUE WORK which greatly helped our SPCA place 3,380 animals last year!  Nicole Harris  Executive Director.

 

This event serves as a Program FUND FEEDER! What exactly is that, you may be asking? It’s a specialized event where the total funding is earmarked for one area within our operations. Rescue is one of the most lifesaving programs within our operation, second to SPAY/NEUTER! There are animals still left in our local pounds daily, who can’t make the journey to the SPCA due simply to limited space within shelter. RESCUE gives those animals a chance (a fast track to a No-Kill facility or Home/Foster based rescue) where they will receive their fur-ever home and happiness!