World's Largest Pet Walk

Event Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Event Category / Group: Club and Neighborhood Events / Community Association Calendar

Sun City Pet Club

Second Annual World's Largest Pet Walk

Saturday, Sept. 28
Noon • LLPP

The Sun City Pet Club invites all pet owners to participate in the Second Annual World's Largest Pet Walk celebrating therapy animals.

This is a fundraiser for Pet Partners which represents the best that the field of animal-assisted interventions has to offer. Volunteers in the Therapy Animal Program interact with a wide variety of clients including veterans with PTSD, seniors living with Alzheimer's, students with literacy challenges, patients in recovery, people with intellectual disabilities and those approaching end of life.

Pet owners are invited to walk with their pets, as they are able…"Walk whatever distance and path that's right for you and your animal…around the parking lot, the Sun City trails nearby, sidewalk on Del Webb Blvd, or just laps around the pavilion," said Tom Olsen, President of the Sun City Pet Club.

"We have over 60 pet therapy members who have been volunteering at hospitals, nursing homes, memory care facilities, assisted living facilities, Georgetown and Jarrell schools and many other locations within and around Georgetown, Texas. It's about the connection, compassion, and a commitment to sharing this human-animal bond that has proven to be so mutually beneficial," adds Ruth Olsen, a Pet Partners certified trainer and evaluator, as well as Tom Olsen's better half.

For every donation to Pet Partners, Wag Heaven will give participants dog toys as well as store and manufacturers coupons valued at more than $25.

Fun times, cookies, and cool water will be provided. There is no obligation to donate – just have fun and spend some time with your pet. For more information regarding the event, please contact Tom Olsen, [email protected], (512) 639-2085.