The Dr. Neil Howard Memorial Dog Jog remains an important fundraiser for the Estevan Humane Society.
The seventh edition of the event was held on Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn Regional Park. About 80 people and 25 dogs participated in the walk.
They had the option of participating in a brief one-kilometre walk, or a jaunt through the park that was closer to four kilometres.
Angela Prette, a spokesperson for the event, said the fundraiser brought in about $3,300 for the humane society. Pledges accounted for about $2,400 of the funds raised.
Jordan Gilroy raised the most money with $1,100, and won an enclosed trampoline and a badminton set. Shirelle Senchuik’s dog Zara won the prize for the best-behaved dog.
A cake walk, bake sale, barbecue, pet photos and humane society merchandise also brought in revenues.
The money that is raised will go to veterinarian bills, upkeep of the shelter and supplies.
New for this year was a dog show with an agility test that had most of the dogs participating.
Dawn Klassen from All Creatures helped out with the dog show.
“It was a lot of fun to see all the dogs go through that,” said Prette. “There were some that were really good, and some that were more of a humour factor, but it was a good time.”
Gail Andersen and her dog Buster won top prize in the small dog agility contest. Kyle Johnson and Clutch won for medium-sized dogs, Tanisha Mack and Zeus won in the large dog category, and Shelley Cowan and Sunday won the award for the best-looking entry.
Prette expects the humane society will do the dog show again next year, and that Klassen will be more involved with the competition.
