Sponsors, Runners, Walkers and Dogs Laced up and Hit the Streets in Somerville
BOSTON, May 21, 2017 – Yesterday’s MSPCA-Angell Fast and Furriest Run, Walk, Wag 5K brought 1,500 runners and walkers, accompanied by over 750 dogs, to Baxter Park at Assembly Row in Somerville, Mass. for the second annual fun run—a run that raised over $185,000 for the MSPCA.
The second annual community event featured a timed 5K fun run, a shorter walk and a “Ducky Dash” kids’ fun run—each featuring canines, of course.
All funds raised will benefit the tens of thousands of animals served every year by the MSPCA’s three adoption centers, hospitals and other animal protection programs.
Key Sponsors Supporting the Fast and Furriest
The Fast and Furriest sponsor list includes a who’s who of top corporate brands spanning the pet care, food and beverage industries, including:
Especially for Pets TD Bank Hills Pet Nutrition Merck Animal Health Boehringer Ingelheim
Patterson Veterinary Idexx GoPetie Greener U
Winter Wyman Co. Zoetis Cedars Koening Electric NevsCo
Belmont Springs Polka Dog Whole Foods Royal Canin Steris
Hot 96.9 Boston Suja Juice TPX Sparkling Ice Cataldo
Ernestos Pizza Nola’s Fresh Food Kind
For more information about the Fast and Furriest 5K Run, Walk, Wag! readers can click here.
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The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest humane society in the United States. Services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement, and world-class veterinary care. The MSPCA-Angell is a private, non-profit organization. It does not receive any government funding nor is it funded or operated by any national humane organization. The MSPCA-Angell relies solely on the support and contributions of individuals who care about animals. Please visit www.mspca.org.
