PAWS to Host Virtual Run and Costume Contest

PAWS is announcing a special approach to their annual 5K Run/Walk with current times in mind. The event will be held virtually between Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31. Participants can complete the race at their own pace and in the place of their choice. Prizes will be awarded at a virtual awards ceremony on November 7.

All are also invited to participate in our new Halloween Costume Contest to give kids, adults, and pets alike a fun way to compete for prizes while supporting local animals. Entries may be submitted between October 10 and October 31.

Event proceeds will provide much needed funds that will directly help local homeless animals who will one day bring joy and love to their forever families. The organization is also offering support to those struggling because of the pandemic through the PAWS Pet Food Pantry, open every Tuesday from 1 to 5 pm at 411 Lowell Street, Wakefield.

A special thank you to PAWS partners VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital and Middlesex Animal Hospital who are the lead sponsors for this event. Go to www.pawsfunrun.org to see the full list of sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For more details or to sign up for the race and/or the costume contest, please visit: www.pawsfunrun.org. For questions, please contact PAWS at (551) 800-7297 or funrun@pawswakefieldma.org.

About PAWS (Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, Inc.): Founded in 1982, PAWS is an all-volunteer, non-profit foster network whose mission is to promote and protect the rights and well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife, and foster a greater understanding of animal welfare and animal rights through education. PAWS respond to animal-related needs in Wakefield, Reading, Lynnfield, Stoneham, and surrounding communities. PAWS receives no local, state or federal funding, depending entirely on adoption services, annual fundraising efforts, and kind donations from friends and supporters.