Mutt Strutters

A group of Dearborn Animal Shelter Mutt Strut volunteers got together for the Paw Walk at Paws in the Park in Canton, MI, a fundraiser for the Huron Valley Humane Society. Wilma and I walked with JoAnne and Bonnie, Sue and Timmy, Kelle and Harry, Pat and Abby, Nicole and Bentley, and Barb and Kramer.

Bentley is one of the 105 chihuahuas rescued by the Dearborn Animal Shelter from a horribly filthy dog hoarder home last month. He is 2 years old, had never been outside, seen grass or sunshine, had never had on a collar or leash, had never had any human contact except for the guy hoarding the dogs, and had never met a dog other than the other chihuahuas in the home. Bentley has discovered a whole new world outside that filthy home and is doing great!

The walk included a float and costume contest.

Along the walk was a photo shoot complete with costumes. Some of us couldn't resist.

Another stop along the walk was the Tricks for Treats. Timmy did spins, Harry bowed, Wilma did her high five, and the rest of the dogs did Sit for their treats.

Harry got thirsty, but was in luck when we found a drinking fountain.

Of course we couldn't help but compare this walk with the Dearborn Animal Shelter's Mutt Strut, which is in May. We concluded it was a nice event with some fun features along the walk (the costumes photo shoot, Tricks for Treats, and the float/costume contest). Stay tuned for details on next May's Mutt Strut!