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FAIRFAX PETS ON WHEELS 17th ANNUAL "PAWS FOR A CAUSE" 3K WALK

At noon Sunday, October 7, 2012, the Fairfax Pets on Wheels will hold its 17th  annual “Paws for a Cause” 3K Walk in Fairfax, Virginia.  The doggone fun begins at Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway, Fairfax.  

Proceeds from the walk will go toward recruitment and training, volunteer activities, and insurance. 

All pre-registered participants will receive a “Paws for a Cause” t-shirt.  There will be human and canine treats at each kilometer and sponsored walkers are encouraged.

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Registration is $20  prior to September 18th and $25 thereafter.  Register online at: www.tiny.cc/walk2012 or visit www.fpow.org.   Walk-in registrations are
welcome.

Potential walkers and businesses interested in providing sponsorship or donating doorprizes for participants should call (703) 324-5424 or email dfspetsonwheels@fairfaxcounty.gov   for more information, or go to www.fpow.org. 

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Fairfax Pets on Wheels is an all-volunteer program sponsored by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and is a United Way agency (#8907).  FPOW provides pet therapy
with teams of animals and their human companions who regularly visit area long-term care facilities.  Last year, organization volunteers provided over 8,000 hours of service, improving the quality of life for residents by
allowing them to interact with animals.

2012 is the 25th anniversary of  Fairfax Pets on Wheels caring and sharing in the community.

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