RUDY THE RESCUE DOG LEADS 23RD ANNUAL PAWS WALK

BY JANELLE BRANDON >> 5 FOOT 20 DESIGN LOUNGE

Mix 104.7’s dog-loving Ryan Kelly emceed the Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead’s 23rd PAWS WALK Stride for Strays September 14. Rudy the Rescue Dog, an alum of the Humane Society FargoMoorhead, served as the Grand Marshal for the event along with his family KFGO personality Mike McFeely, his wife Michelle, and daughter Emma.

Rudy joined the McFeely family last summer.

“Rudy has changed our home in a positive way,” said McFeely. “He makes it fun around here, he’s always upbeat and happy, he gives our family something to rally around, something we have in common.”

The title sponsor, Jordahl Custom Homes, matched all donations of $75 or more and presented the Humane Society FargoMoorhead with a check for $15,000.

“We are truly grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible,” said Heather Klefstad, Special Events/PR Coordinator for the Humane Society Fargo Moorhead. “Thank you to the community for supporting the animals of the Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead while they are awaiting their forever family.”

The Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead raised $48,735 at this year’s event which fell a bit short of last year’s efforts. However, the walkers and their pets bravely strode through rain showers which shows the community’s commitment to this cause.

The Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead’s Paws Walk began 23 years ago to raise much needed funds to provide care for the shelter animals as they wait for their adoptive families. [AWM]

The Humane Society of FargoMoorhead is primarily a pound rescue organization dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats at risk of being euthanized at local impounds. Each year, we adopt out hundreds of wonderful pets that just need a second chance at finding a “forever” home. We have a variety of pets available for adoption, from puppies and kittens to senior pets and everything in between, and almost any breed, including purebreds. Next time you’re considering adopting a pet, please check out our shelter and consider giving a pet in need a home.