Run for Rover... and get your dog washed while you're at it

The event is so much more than a 5K run (certified by USA Track & Field). On Sunday, July 8 at the LaSalle Park Pavilion, there will be a dog washing service (courtesy of the Medaille College Student Veterinary Technicians Club), a pet costume contest, a pet sitting service, a 100-yard race for kids and a one-mile dog walk. Unique pet products and treats will also be on-hand at the vendor site. "Our event offers the perfect opportunity to have fun, indulge a passion for running or walking, and celebrate the joys of pet ownership," says Susan Mineo, DVM, president of the Pet Emergency Fund's board of directors. "Along the way we hope to raise funds to help financially strapped pet owners care for their sick and injured pets. Students, retirees on fixed incomes and people with multiple pets often fall into this category. The Pet Emergency Fund's dearest wish is that no owner should ever be faced with the prospect of denying care to their sick or injured pet."