Ana Garcia walks with Cora, a 14-month-old Chihuahua-dachshund mix. The pair finished first in the walking category at Saturday's Doggie Dash fundraiser for the Petersburg Humane Association.
Dozens of dogs and their human handlers gathered on a rainy Saturday morning over the weekend for the Doggie Dash, a fundraiser for the Petersburg Humane Association.
The event, organized by Lanette Smith and Samantha Kivisto and sponsored by the local branch of First Bank, brought in $382 in entrance fees and donations. First Bank will match those donation, organizers said.
The participants gathered at Petersburg Dog Park at 9 a.m. and either ran or walked a 2-mile loop that included Dump Hill and parts of Sandy Beach and then back to the dog park.
Each participant was given a thank you gift,...
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