Dog Lovers to unite at 22nd annual Mutt March
STUART, Fla. — More than 400 pet lovers and their dogs are expected to participate in the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast's 22nd annual Mutt March on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Family and friends — both furry and not — will be coming for a morning walk around Memorial Park, 300 SE Ocean Blvd. along with other engaging activities. The event is free and dog friendly. No other domestic pets are permitted to attend.
Visitors also will have an opportunity to shop the "flea-less" market, enter the popular pet costume contest, have their pet run a lure course, meet adoptable animals, experience a kids' zone and the Camp Bow Wow Stuart Doggy Playground, make a memory at the humane society's photo booth, enjoy food trucks and buy raffle tickets with all proceeds benefiting the Palm City shelter animals.
Lately, "Pawlitics" have been "ruff," so this year, for the first time ever, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast will name the first Honorary Dog Mayor of Palm City! Nominations are in, so the public may cast their vote until January 23 to see who will be honored with this title. The dog with the most votes will be sworn in as the inaugural Dog Mayor of Palm City at the start of the event. Vote and learn more at https://hstc1.org/Post/Mutt-March
The Mutt March also serves as the "paw-fect" platform for business owners looking to connect with potential customers in a fun and spirited atmosphere.
The Mutt March is generously sponsored by Sunny 107.9 FM, Apex Pavers and Pools, TC Palm and Sea Coast Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc. and Camp Bow Wow.
For event questions, contact Alyssa Bean via email at events@hstc1.org or call 772-600-3215. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Fundraising Associate Shelly Marino via email at development@hstc1.org or by phone, 772-600-3216.
About the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast – The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated and relies on donations to support its programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
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All photos (from last year's Mutt March) by Doreen Poreba. All captions from left to right.
Mutt March 1.jpg - Dog owners walking at Memorial Park at the Humane Society's Mutt March.
Mutt March 2.jpg - Dogs will have an opportunity to run a lure course at the Humane Society's Mutt March.
Mutt March 3.jpg - Elena McLaughlin, owner and operator of Camp Bow Wow, and Brigid McLaughlin, marketing manager
Mutt March 4.jpg - The Mutt March's pet contest brings out the creativity of dog lovers. Prizes are given for Best Overall, Funniest, Most Original and Funniest.
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