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Wayside Waifs – Strutt With Your Mutt

Strutt With Your Mutt was held on September 20th in Brookside. More than 1,300 people and their pets strutted down Brookside Boulevard on a beautiful Sunday morning in support of Wayside Waifs. Proceeds support the rescue and care for thousands of animals on their journey to find forever homes.

Also featured in the November 1st issue of The Independent 

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Ashlee Parker and Truman were all smiles after the Strutt.
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Volunteer Dorothy Miller posed with her adorable pup.
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Wonder Dog prepared for the best costume contest.
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Volunteers Candy Brown and Dianne Siegel held current Waif Patty.

 

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