Association members all have one thing in common: They love their malamutes. The group that met at the corridor for this fund-raising event takes in malamutes that no one else wants, or that have been neglected. They house these dogs in foster homes or at a kennel in Wilmington until an adoption can take place.
Going the extra mile to help a Mal" is the mantra of the Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association.
On Sept. 23, supporters drove in from all over the Midwest to walk a mile for pledges to help save these big, lovable dogs. The event was at the Illinois & Michigan Canal corridor on Houbolt Road.
Association members all have one thing in common: They love their malamutes. The group that met at the corridor for this fund-raising event takes in malamutes that no one else wants, or that have been neglected. They house these dogs in foster homes or at a kennel in Wilmington until an adoption can take place.
One hundred percent of the money they raise is turned over to the care of these dogs.
At the fund-raiser, about 75 dogs were all leashed. This day was more for the support of the organization than for a doggy day at the park. There was a canine "good citizen" tester available to test the dogs for a good citizen award. Last year, 10 passed, and this year nine passed.
There was harness fitting for sledding available. A dog massage therapist was on board to relax the dogs as they lounged around in the nice cool weather.
Pat Kral, a member of the board of directors for the association, was at the event with 2-year-old Bandit, who was looking for a good home and was scheduled to meet foster parents that day. Bandit was so matted when they found it that it had to be shaved, but was looking healthy and happy now as it played with Pat.
Shannon and Daniel Pugsley, sister and brother, were the youngest rescuers at the event. Daniel, 12, already has decided he wants to spend his whole life raising Alaskan malamutes.
When asked why they prefer malamutes over other dogs, Shannon, 7, replied simply: "Because they are fun and cute. I mean, look at their face, it's so cute."
Whatever the reason for being there and choosing the Alaskan malamute, people were there in force.
They were walking for money, talking with friends both old and new, and loving their malamutes.
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Supporters hike to help malamutes
Going the extra mile to help a Mal" is the mantra of the Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association.
On Sept. 23, supporters drove in from all over the Midwest to walk a mile for pledges to help save these big, lovable dogs. The event was at the Illinois & Michigan Canal corridor on Houbolt Road.
Association members all have one thing in common: They love their malamutes. The group that met at the corridor for this fund-raising event takes in malamutes that no one else wants, or that have been neglected. They house these dogs in foster homes or at a kennel in Wilmington until an adoption can take place.
One hundred percent of the money they raise is turned over to the care of these dogs.
At the fund-raiser, about 75 dogs were all leashed. This day was more for the support of the organization than for a doggy day at the park. There was a canine "good citizen" tester available to test the dogs for a good citizen award. Last year, 10 passed, and this year nine passed.
There was harness fitting for sledding available. A dog massage therapist was on board to relax the dogs as they lounged around in the nice cool weather.
Pat Kral, a member of the board of directors for the association, was at the event with 2-year-old Bandit, who was looking for a good home and was scheduled to meet foster parents that day. Bandit was so matted when they found it that it had to be shaved, but was looking healthy and happy now as it played with Pat.
Shannon and Daniel Pugsley, sister and brother, were the youngest rescuers at the event. Daniel, 12, already has decided he wants to spend his whole life raising Alaskan malamutes.
When asked why they prefer malamutes over other dogs, Shannon, 7, replied simply: "Because they are fun and cute. I mean, look at their face, it's so cute."
Whatever the reason for being there and choosing the Alaskan malamute, people were there in force.
They were walking for money, talking with friends both old and new, and loving their malamutes.
Source: The Herald News
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