WAG2013 Brochure_Walk N Wag 8/27/13 3:17 PM Page 1 Non-Profit U.S. Postage Montgomery Humane Society PAID 1150 John Overton Drive Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL 36110 Permit #471 saving lives…completing families Montgomery Humane Society 13th Annual Saturday, October 5, 2013 on the grounds of the Blount Cultural Park at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival CONTESTS AWARDS PRIZES VENDORS ‘N MORE! For more information call (334) 409-0622 or visit us online at montgomeryhumane.com INFORMATION ENTRY FORM saving lives… completing PLEDGE FORM families Get Your Tail to the Walk ’N Wag! Join us for the 13th Annual Walk ’N Wag one-mile walk Schedule of Events in Blount Cultural Park on Saturday, October 5, 2013, O Late registration and pledge turn in ........8:00 a.m. benefiting the Montgomery Humane Society. Join O Silent auction opens ..............................8:00 a.m. hundreds of pets and pet lovers as they participate in O 50-yard Doggie Dash competition ..........8:20 a.m. this pledge walk to support the over 10,000 homeless O animals in the Montgomery area. Walk ’N Wag kickoff/Skeeter Disc Dog demonstration ......................................8:45 a.m. Get Involved by Following these O Walk ’N Wag 1-mile walk starts ............9:00 a.m. Easy Steps O Howl-a-day Card Contest Winners 1. Register for the event. announced ..........................................9:45 a.m. O 2. Collect pledges from your friends, family and Contests ............................................10:30 a.m. co-workers. The more money you raise, the more you O Silent auction closes ............................11:00 a.m. help the animals in our care and the more prizes you O Awards ceremony................................11:30 a.m. can receive! 3. Show up on event day with or without your furry Pet Contests friend and enjoy a fun-filled day! # Best Canine Singing Voice 4. Can’t attend? We’ll miss you, but send in a # Longest Tail minimum donation of $25 before October 4th, and # you’ll get an official 13th Annual Walk ’N Wag Owner/Pet Look-a-Like # T-Shirt! T-shirts can be picked up at the Montgomery Best Pet Halloween Costume Humane Society. # Best Owner Halloween Costume # Biggest Lap Dog Pre- and Post-Events # Best Tail Wagger Enjoy refreshments, contests, activities, and a variety of # pet-friendly booths in the vendor area. Water will be Most Unique Dog Trick/Talent provided for your dog. For more information call # “Frosty Paws” Treat Eating Contest (334) 409-0622. Platinum Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Media Sponsors WAG2013 Brochure_Walk N Wag 8/27/13 3:17 PM Page 2 Registration Information 2. In Person Register in person until 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2013, General Registration at the Montgomery Humane Society. T-shirts will be available I Early Registration – Before Saturday, October 5, 2013, for pick up from the shelter between October 1st and all participants are $20 per person. October 4th. I Event Day Registration – Between 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2013, all participants are $25 3. Event Day per person. Register on event day Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Blount Cultural Park from 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. in the I Children ages 6 and under are FREE. registration area. “Dog Pack” Registration 4. On-line Form a group of friends or co-workers (up to 10 people) and Register on-line via www.montgomeryhumane.com register as a Dog Pack. Dog Packs raise a minimum of $200.00 Your friends, family, co-workers and even strangers can pledge and walk as a group. Dog Packs have their name on the Walk ’N on-line also! T-shirts will be available for pick up from the shelter Wag t-shirts, receive free breakfast, and are eligible to win a between October 1st and October 4th. special prize. Event Guidelines I Dog Pack registration deadline for your Dog Pack’s name to be • All dogs MUST wear current rabies vaccination included on the Walk ’N Wag t-shirt: October 1, 2013. and ID tags. • Be aware of your pet’s athletic abilities; event officials reserve There are four easy ways to register the right to stop a walker whose pet appears over exerted. 1. By Mail • Only bring your dog if he or she is well socialized around people Mail your entry form and check (payable to the Montgomery and other dogs. Humane Society) to: • Use a six-foot or shorter leash at all times. • MHS event officials reserve the right to refuse entry to any Walk ’N Wag 2013 aggressive dogs. Montgomery Humane Society • All dogs must be older than 3 months of age. 1150 John Overton Drive • Maximum of two dogs per walker. Montgomery, AL 36110 • Make sure your dog is not in season. If you register by mail you will be able to pick up your t-shirt at • Clean up after your pet. the Montgomery Humane Society between October 1st and • MHS reserves the right to expel any dog that proves to be a October 4th or on the day of the event in the registration area. liability to the safety of other participants. Collect Pledges and Win Prizes! Minimum suggested amount of individual team member collected pledges - $50.00 How To Raise $300 in 9 days! I All pledges and personal donations over the $20 early DAY 1 Start by donating $30 yourself registration fee are tax deductible. Please note that the IRS DAY 2 Ask 4 family members to donate $15 requires a receipt for all individual donations of $250 or more. If you need receipts contact the MHS. DAY 3 Ask 6 friends to contribute $5 I Make sure your name and Dog Pack name is on ALL of DAY 4 Ask 6 co-workers to contribute $5 your pledge forms AND checks to receive credit for your DAY 5 Ask 6 neighbors to contribute $5 pledges. DAY 6 Ask 6 people from your church to I Each walker on your team will receive a Walk ’N Wag T-Shirt contribute $5 and Goodie Bag with fun items for you and your furry friend. Each individual team member is also eligible for the following DAY 7 Ask your boss for a company contribution of prizes based on the pledge money he or she raises*: $30 (or better yet, find out if your company will match what you raise) Individual walkers are also encouraged to collect pledges and win prizes! DAY 8 Ask 6 businesses or companies that your business works with to sponsor you for $5 Hand Cup DAY 9 Ask 6 businesses you frequent to personally W ’NW Goodie Jotter Sanitizer/ Lid/ contribute $5 (this is an easy one – ask your Pledge Amt. T-Shirt Bag Strainer Pad Case Straw barber/hair stylist, dry cleaner or restaurant $20-49.99 √√ where you eat lunch every day!) $50-99.99 √√√ $100-199.99 √√√√ * Note: Any pledges in addition to the $20 early registration fee is necessary for the prizes described in this section. For example, to $200-249.99 √√√√√ be eligible for the prizes included in the $100-199.99 prize cate- gory, an individual participant would have to raise between $100 $250 and above √√√√√√ and $199.99 in addition to his or her $20 early registration fee. Individual Pledge Form (for those participants not part of a Dog Pack) Your Name______________________________________ The more pledges you collect, the more prizes you could receive! Ask your neighbors, friends, co-workers, family, and church members to sponsor you. Sponsor’s Name Street Address City, State, Zip Pledge Amount Example: Animal Lover 101 Poodle Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36107 $50.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 “Dog Pack” Sign Up and Pledge Form Dog Pack Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dog Pack Team Members Name Street Address City, State, Zip Pledge Amount Example: Big Dog 5150 Maltese Run Montgomery, AL 36116 $257.90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Entry Form (Please Print Legibly) Waiver & Release 2013 To participate in WALK ’N WAG 2013, you must sign the following Check One I Mr. I Mrs. I Ms. I Miss waiver and release. I understand that participating in the Montgomery Humane Society’s WALK ’N Last Name _____________________________________________________________ WAG 2013 involves risks to me and to my dog(s), and I assume all risks associated with participating in this event. I agree not to participate unless my First Name_____________________________________Middle Initial ____________ dog(s) and I are physically able, properly conditioned, and my dog has a cur- rent rabies vaccination. I will abide by the rules of this event and any decision of event officials. I understand and agree to permit event officials to authorize Address _______________________________________Apt. # __________________ emergency treatment for me or for my dog at my cost. I understand and agree that the Montgomery Humane Society does not insure against and accepts no City & State____________________________________Zip Code _______________ responsibility for personal injury, or property loss or damage, which I may sustain. I hereby agree and covenant for myself, my heirs, executors, administra- I Home Phone or I Work Phone # ______________________________________ tors and anyone else who may claim on my behalf, not to sue, and I hereby waive, release and discharge the Montgomery Humane Society, its directors, officers, employees and agents, the City and County of Montgomery employees E-mail Address _________________________________________________________ and agents, event officials, volunteers, and any sponsors, suppliers, independent contractors and all other individuals and entities in any way assisting or connect- Bringing your dog? I Yes I No Dog’s Name ____________________________ ed with this event from any and all claims and liability of whatever kind or nature whatsoever arising out of my participation in this event, even though My pet was adopted from a Humane Society or Animal Shelter: I YES I NO those claims and liabilities may arise as a result of the negligence or careless- ness of individuals or entities released by this Waiver and Release.