As a former Mascot of the Richmond SPCA I feel it is my duty to let everyone know how great the Dog Jog is, and how to make their fundraising and event day an enormous success. My Mother, Grandmother, Uncle and Sister and I have been participating in the Dog Jog for the past 7 years. It is paws down my favorite Richmond SPCA event (followed very closely by the Fur Ball). My family and I work very hard at getting team members and soliciting donations from our friends. The two-legged contingent of our team works very hard fundraising; they send out many email blasts, Facebook updates and sell baked goods all to get donations to support the Richmond SPCA.
The best thing you can do to make the most of Dog Jog is to get some good naps in the day before, make sure your parents have plenty of treats in their pockets, and come ready to sniff and be sniffed. The two legged ones seem to have a great time checking out all of the great booths at the Holiday Barn Pet Resorts Vendor Fair. My family loves the Girl Scouts (who sell yummy goodness in box), visiting our friends at Holiday Barn, Kellogg’s Creations, and many, many more.
On the day of Dog Jog, I am sure to get up early so that my Mom can dress my sister and I in our best Dog Jog attire, don any stickers or hats that we have made for the team, and head out early to cheer Mom on during the 5K run. While my Mom is running I stay behind at the vendor fair to solicit pets from any humans who look my way, pass out a few kisses and be a good Richmond SPCA ambassador. Once Mom crosses the finish line we meet up with the other members of our team so that we can catch up on some much needed tail wagging and sniffing time.
The excitement really begins with the kick off of the 1-mile Dog Jog. You can race to the finish line, but personally, I like to stroll in the back so I can see and be seen. In 2009, I was the Richmond SPCA mascot, so I got to lead off the Dog Jog! It was great to be up front with all of the cameras and people petting me and calling my name.
SirLoin, when you read this, be sure that you’ve brushed your teeth and donned your most royal duds because everyone wants to take a picture with the Richmond SPCA mascot when he is leading the charge. When you get passed by all of those fast walking dogs, don’t fret. Although the King always leads regally, he finishes with his companions cheering him on.
I look forward to seeing everyone there and being part of another successful Dog Jog and 5K Run for the Richmond SPCA!
Nemo, 2008-2009 Mascot
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Great job on this blog post, Nemo. You are a wonderful writer in addition to always being a great ambassador and salesman for us. We appreciate so much all that you and Allison and Dee do for us. Can't wait to see you on Saturday morning.
Posted by: Robin Robertson Starr | March 17, 2011 at 03:07 PM