Dog jog.

Rio and I participated in the Friends of Pets Dog Jog in mid-July. The Dog Jog is a fun event that raises money for "Friends of Pets" which is a non profit organization that provides welfare and protective services for abandon animals.

Knowing that I loved walking with Rio, a coworker asked me to participate in the Dog Jog. I couldn't resist. She and I made puppy chow and dog treats to help raise money toward our fundraising goals. The treats were a hit...and Rio sure enjoyed watching and helping me make the dog treats (she even sampled a few). 

Fortunately, the treats were dog approved. 

Registration before the jog included a lot of people...and a lot of different breeds of dogs...

The starting line of the jog...

Rio was very excited to get going...

The Dog Jog was a 5K that looped around the Hillside trail system, which is just a few miles from where we live. 

At the finish line...

The family fair, which was held after the jog, was quite fun and involved all things dogs. There were games that included dog races, demos and obstacle courses, and vendors, who gave away freebies and coupons.

Rio especially enjoyed the water baths...

The morning was very fun, and Rio was worn out. She enjoyed a treat from the event...and then worked on her napping skills all afternoon. 

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Cheers!