IDAHO FALLS — This years’ Mutt Strut is devoted to animals and people who have actually reacted when crisis strikes. Benefitting Snake River Animal Shelter, the occasion will be held at Freeman Park on August 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last year, the occasion was kept in the fall and was called the Mutt Strut Halloween Edition.
“This year, we are excited to take advantage of summertime weather with a barbecue and plenty of water and splash opportunities for the pets,” organizers said in a press release. It’s being called Mutt Strut – the “Rescue Me” Edition. Organizers are going for a record-breaking year.
Saturday’s style is commemorating initially responders, whether they’re animals or people.
“I think the beautiful thing about animals is that they bring people together from all sorts of backgrounds,” Nora Peach, advancement director at Snake River Animal Shelter informed EastIdahoNews.
“Whether it’s a soft paw on your face during tough times or the soft kisses of your pet healing our tears during a tragedy, our pets have seen us through both good times and bad,” the press release said. “They have been there for us just like the brave first responders who answer the call to serve their communities, save lives and protect us.”
People who “show up” for animals in requirement can be anybody from volunteers to shelter workers.
“Our office manager Sally was once a volunteer,” Paech said. She … started offering her time. A job came open and management used it to her. She said yes since she calls the shelter ‘her happy place.’”
The event will feature a barbecue sponsored by Thrivent, a pet fair with vendors, a photo area and stack and water breaks for both humans and pets.
“We have some exciting new businesses joining this year for the Pet Fair,” Paech said.
The newly-founded Barkers Dozen Bakery will be offering wholesome, ethically sourced gourmet dog treats.
Back2Basics Therapy will be demonstrating their pulsed electromagnetic field therapy machine and what it can do for animals. Other businesses at the pet fair will include grooming businesses and Ameripet Hotel, which offers pet boarding.
The Strut will begin near the band shelter at Freeman Park. Participants will take laps and circle back to the band shelter.
Participants get to spend the day running or walking with their pets (costumes for pets and humans are encouraged but not required). This isn’t a race, Paech mentioned. It’s a possibility to get together with fellow dog-lovers (and animals) to reveal assistance for Idaho Falls’ charitable no-kill rescue.
After the strut, a birthday event will happen for Sunny, a lab/pyrenees puppy that was born at Snake River Animal Shelter and embraced by among the workers.
And what does a birthday event for a dog require?
“Singing and howling,” Paech said. “We are so excited to bring this puppy family back together to celebrate their joyous lives.”
Anyone who wishes to take part in the Mutt Strut as a walker/runner can sign up online here. First responders receive a half discount rate by utilizing code HERO2023!
Registration costs are tax-deductible as financial contributions to the 501c3 not-for-profit Snake River Animal Shelter and will benefit community-based programs that help feed and look after animals in requirement and inform individuals.
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