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The Friends of the
Animal Shelter say “Thank You”
GREENVILLE - As part of the Darke County Wellness Challenge, formerly
known as Wayne Healthcare Challenge, the Darke County Friends of the
Shelter had their third 5K walk/run to benefit the Scentral Park dog
park. It was again a HUGE success for everyone and a great event!
Despite the frigid snowy weather on the morning of April 9th 197 brave
souls, many with their dogs, showed up for the walk/run.
The organization wants to thank everyone who helped to make their third
5K a big success and contributed in the form of a sponsorship or
donations. All proceeds from the event go toward the maintenance and
improvements to Scentral Park.
The sponsors were: Arcanum Veterinary Services, Matt and Angie Arnold
and their dog Bailey, Barry Family Dentistry LLC, Edgetown
Veterinary Clinic and Laser Center, Financial Achievement Services
Inc., Zeke & Mini Litchfield, Majestic Pet Cremation Services
(Division of Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home), Pooch Parlor, Schultz Motors,
Western Ohio Podiatric Medical Center, Darke County Veterinary
Services, Buddy and Turbo Dean, Greenville Federal, Hartzell Veterinary
Service, Max Hole, Kline Timber, Second National Bank, Vinny &
Sherman & Lucy Aukerman, Snap Fitness, Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home,
Double M Diner, Dr. Thomas Brown, Greenville National Bank, Kline
Timber.
Many local businesses donated food, water, coupons and more. The donors
were: YMCA, WalMart, Brenda’s Beanery, Eileen Litchfield, Taco Bell,
KFC, Dr. Farst (Arcanum Veterinary Service), Boston Stoker, Marco’s
Pizza, Heavy Metal Church of Christ, Kellers, McDonald's, Rocketship
Sports Management.
Again: a BIG Thank You to all supporters!
The next upcoming event of the organization is the annual garage sale,
May 5, 6 and 7. Watch the local medias (newspaper, online).
Pet pictures are being accepted at the Animal Shelter for the 2017
calendar (Your pet can be a star) of the organization. Deadline is July
6, 2016.
The meetings of the Darke County Friends of the Shelter are held the
third Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Animal Shelter. Anyone is
welcome to attend.
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