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Wayside Waifs – Strutt With Your Mutt

The 26th annual Strutt With Your Mutt, a benefit for Wayside Waifs, was held on September 18th in Brookside. The event featured a 5K run and a 3K walk, as well as fun fare, contests and entertainment.

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The Companion Protect team prepared for the Strutt.
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 Kris Ketz’s dog, Tank, helped to emcee the event.
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The Ameristar team posed with their dogs.
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Walkers and dogs crossed the finish line.
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The annual Waif Alum photo was a huge hit.
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Likarda walkers were ready to strut.

Additional photos in the October 15, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography

 

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