An Invitation to the Barry County Bark For Life Event

Barry County 

American Cancer Society

Volunteers 

along with 

Dog Walker Rescue

would like to invite your organization to the

Barry County Bark for Life Relay Event

Area volunteers for the American Cancer Society are teaming up with local canines and their owners and advocates for the

 Bark for Life Relay Event

 on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. 

at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings.

Bark for Life is a fundraising event that promotes dual causes - cancer awareness and the importance of canine companions in the lives of those who suffer from cancer. 

Why Bark for Life?

While participating in Bark for Life teams will be celebrating cancer survivorship and honor people who have lost their lives to cancer, as well as fundraising to support the American Cancer Society's mission of eliminating cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. 
Raising awareness and support for the adoption of homeless shelter/rescue animals, animal welfare and the importance of spaying/neutering pets will are also promotional goals of this event.  Supporting Canine Companions is very important to cancer survivors because these dogs offer their owners joy, security, love and compassion and no judgements for cancer survivors abilities or appearances. 
 Dogs truly are "man's best friend" by giving us unconditional love and support especially when we really need it!
Canine Companions come in all breeds, colors, shapes and sizes, not unlike their human partners.  These companions may be caregivers, guide dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs, therapy dogs, cancer survivor dogs, diagnostic dogs, and family pets, who along with their owners are joining the American Cancer Society as Bark for Life Relay Teams.   

Earl - currently available at the Barry County Animal Shelter
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25030709

What happens at a Bark For Life event?

Families and their dogs come together with other dog owners and advocates and their companions for an afternoon to complete a one mile walk to honor the care giving qualities of their canine "Best Friends" and cancer survivors.  

                    Other Highlights of the Event will Include:  

*  Doggie Games   *  Vendor Booths 

* Area Rescues

 and Shelters

 with Adoptable Animals! <3

*  Informational Booths 

promoting animal care,

advocacy and spay/neuter

"Chewy" a Barry County Animal Shelter Alumni

 

Who Can Participate in a 
Bark for Life Event?

• The heart of the Bark For Life Relay is the relationship between survivors and their canine companions.  Every family, co-worker, friend, or community member who has been close to a cancer experience and has a dog in their life, is invited to support the American Cancer Society by registering and fundraising through the Bark For Life.  If you are the proud owner and/or advocate of a loving canine companion and would like to spend a fun day with your pet while supporting the fight against cancer please sign-up as a team today!  If you are advocating for animals through a rescue or shelter your organization can benefit from developing a partnership with American Cancer Society Volunteers in participating in  Bark for Life Relay Event.  This event does more than just fundraise for cancer research it also raises awareness of the importance of companion animals in our lives.  Your organization can benefit from the exposure you will receive by participating in this event.  We want to support your work and your efforts in advocating for the welfare of animals.  Please consider joining us on June 1st by registering your own relay team with your favorite Canine Companion and/or hosting a booth at the event to promote your organization.  

  

  Duke - currently available at the Barry County Animal Shelter

  http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25830384

  
  
  To sign-up or for more information about

  Barry County Bark for Life 

  please contact:  

  Bonnie Meredith 

  at bonnie.meredith@gmail.com or 269-838-6762
  or Jodi Stiles

   at jodi_stiles37@yahoo.com or 269-317-8812
  You can also look for us on-line on Facebook:  

  Barry County Bark For Life 

  or at www.relayforlife.org/barkbarrycountymi.