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On Saturday, September 23rd, the City of Janesville and the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin will introduce Paws by the River, a dog walk and community event at Traxler Park to benefit local homeless pets. This joint fundraising endeavor will help bridge the gap of the city's budget shortfall in 2023.
 
The walk begins at 9 AM and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dog walk participation is $25 per adult and $15 for kids ages 6-17 and includes an event T-shirt, goodie bag, and admission to the family fun day. Participants must register by September 1st to guarantee a T-shirt. Participating dogs must be licensed and have proof of Rabies (if over 4 months of age), Distemper, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines.
 
The family fun day begins at 10 AM and will feature City of Janesville vehicles in touch-a-truck fashion, K-9 demonstration, meet and greets with Janesville Jets players and mascot, games, food trucks, and an HSSW tent with merchandise for sale and the Duck Pluck cash raffle. Tickets for the family fun day only are $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
 
The winner of the summerlong Duck Pluck will also be drawn during the event. Ducks are $5 each or three for $10, and are currently available at the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin or by contacting Shannon at [email protected]. They will also be available for purchase at the event. The participant who chooses the winning numbered duck will receive a minimum of $250 depending on how many ducks are sold.
 
For more information about the dog walk, family fun day, and to register, visit petsgohome.org/pawsbytheriver
 
For more information, contact Shannon Redden at [email protected]