(http://bozemancanineclassic.com) is excited to announce the 4th Annual K9 9K on Saturday, May
21st, 2016. This exciting community event is open to the public (dog owners and dog lovers) alike. And this year Bozeman’s own West Paw Design (www.WestPawDesign.com) has signed on as the exclusive Four Paw Sponsor!
The money raised will go to the following organizations:
• National Canine Cancer Foundation (http://www.wearethecure.org) – National Canine Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health issue in dogs by funding grants directly to cancer researchers who are working to save dogs lives by finding cures, better treatments and accurate, cost effective diagnostic methods in dealing with canine cancer.
• K9 Care Montana (http://www.k9caremontana.org) – K9 Care Montana is a non-profitorganization which provides customized summer and winter outdoor activities for special needs children and their families in a relaxing therapeutic setting. In addition, with the help of Montana Retrievers, K9 Care Montana trains and places therapy assistance dogs with veterans, with autistic children and other special needs individuals. This is all done at no cost to the veterans or families!
• Run, Dog Run! (http://www.rdrbozeman.com) Run Dog Run advocates for, funds and constructs additional off-leash recreation facilities in the Bozeman area – and promotes responsible dog ownership practices.
Since 2012, the people of Bozeman (rated the second most Dog Friendly Town in the US) and Bozeman Canine Classic have raised nearly $60,000 for dog-related causes.
SIGN UP: http://runagainstcaninecancer.org/bozeman/ or at www.racemontana.com
WHEN: Saturday, May 21st, 2016
WHERE: Bogert Park (412 East Olive Street, Bozeman, Montana)
TIMES: 5 mile Run/Walk begins at 9 am with the 1 mile run/walk at 9:30am
Dog Festival under the Bogert Pavilion: 10 am – 1 pm
** Participants in the run/walk will receive a schWAG bag containing a great tech shirt (for the humans!)
and wonderful merchandise from local retailers. **
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CONTACTS: Amy Schumann | West Paw Design – t. 922.0380 or amy@westpawdesign.com
Karin Caroline | Bozeman Canine Classic – t. 587.4725 or boone.kc@hotmail.com
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Along with the K9 9K running/walking event, there will be a DOG Festival at Bogert Park featuring
local vendors, dog games, food and family-friendly fun. There will be veterinarian clinics, non-profits,
and vendors selling great animal products (think treats and toys!). We hope to have some local area
animal shelters there also bringing their adoptable dogs. Look for the ADOPT-ME vests!
Interviews with founder of Bozeman Canine Classic, Karin Caroline available upon request.
Other sponsors include:
Blue Buffalo
Petco Foundation
Bridger Animal Nutrition
Small Dog Realty
Gallatin Veterinary Hospital
Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital
About West Paw Design:
Since 1996, West Paw Design has manufactured safe, durable and eco-friendly pet products in the USA. Pets add quality to life and
West Paw Design’s objective is to give them quality in return. Using recycled, organic and recyclable materials, West Paw Design
continually incorporates eco-friendly strategies into its manufacturing process. The Bozeman, Montana-based company has gained a
strong and loyal following by offering safe and durable pet products. West Paw Design is a founding member of the Pet Industry
Sustainability Coalition, a certified B Corporation and a Montana Benefit Corporation. www.WestPawDesign.com
About Bozeman Canine Classic:
Bozeman Canine Classic (BCC) is an organization devoted to planning, hosting and organizing running and walking fundraising events
for dogs throughout the state of Montana. At BCC, we understand that not all companies and organizations have the time or manpower
to devote to planning a successful fundraising event. That’s where Bozeman Canine Classic can help. We come into your organization
and plan the event for you. All you have to do is establish a budget and then make the fun decisions – like what color t-shirt, do we want
balloons or banners, etc. All the logistics are handled by BCC. All we ask in return is that the proceeds from these events go to great
non-profit dog related causes on a national or local level.
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