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Created: January 14 2015

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- On Saturday, February 28, 2015 the Humane Society of Broward County will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Walk for the Animals. Last year's Walk saw 5,000 people and 2,500 of their furry friends unite in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, and even more are expected this year to help the shelter reach the goal of $550,000!

The Walk for the Animals, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals, is the Humane Society of Broward County's largest annual fundraiser. Funds raised from this event help the shelter continue its mission of helping animals and educating the community. Your participation will help make a difference for thousands of animals in need, and help them find forever homes.

The spectacular event takes place at Huizenga Plaza in Downtown Fort Lauderdale with Jacey Birch from WPLG Local 10 and 99.9 Kiss Country welcoming the walkers. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. and the 1.2 mile walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Event chairs Carey Morgan and Leslie Vincent encourage you to register on-line at www.walk4theanimals.com – you can even create your own personal fundraising page and ask friends to donate. The sooner you register the sooner you can start collecting donations. Raise a minimum of $150 and get the official walk t-shirt and dog bandana. Raise $250 and you'll receive the special anniversary key chain. Have a group of friends or coworkers that want to support the event? Form a "Pack" or team, raise a minimum of $1,500 and get special "pack perks and prizes!" The walk is a fabulous way to meet fellow animal lovers all while raising money for a great cause. With fun for the whole family and a complimentary pancake breakfast provided by IHOP, this is a great event for all ages!

The Walk for the Animals would not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors: VCA Animal Hospitals, Purina, Tidy Cats, Merial, Furry Paws, Little's Photography, Publix, BB&T, IHOP, Target, Oasis Outsourcing, Alpha Dog Marketing, Boehringer Ingelheim, Broward Health, Brown and Brown Insurance, Emerald Hills Pharmacy, Jimmy Johns, LaCroix, Nestle Nesquik, One Lucky Mutt, Papa John's, Pet Emergency Center, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Stiles, Sun Credit Union, Trueba Media, We Florida Financial, Wizard Creations, Zoetis, WPLG Local 10, 99.9 Kiss Country, the Flyer and Mack Planet.

For more information on the 25th Anniversary Walk for the Animals please visit www.walk4theanimals.com or call Leslie at 954-266-6817.

The Humane Society of Broward County is a private non-profit organization made possible by the generous donations of animal enthusiasts like you. The shelter is not affiliated with any other organization and receives no funding from state or any national group. To learn more about the HSBC visit www.humanebroward.com.