
The Petco parking lot was a hub of activity as dog lovers arrived from all over the metroplex to give their furry companions a day of fun. Many owners watched their dogs go all out on the Rotary’s obstacle course while other dogs dazzled on lookers with a variety of tricks. Most of these north Texas canines were amazingly well behaved while others at times exhibited some unsportsmen like conduct. Take a look at the video above!
All of these pet owners would tell you that their dogs are genuine members of the family. Rotary member Reyna Castillo would agree. She finds it hard to picture what her life would be like without her four year old Airdale Terrior Max.
The Dog Walk is the first event to be put on by the new Rotary Club here in Highland Village. Highland Village Mayor and Rotary member Dianne Costa was also on scene enjoying the days festivities. The Rotary foundation is a nation wide organization with over a million members dedicated to upholding the motto service above self. Each chapter is required to find innovative ways to bring their community together while raising much needed funds for various local charities. Rotary applicants must meet a certain field of qualifications before they can become members.
“They look for people that are active in the community, that live or work in the area of the Rotary Club and that are going to give back,” said Club President Barb Ross. “That’s the whole spirit of the Rotary Club is service above self is the motto.”
Even though the afternoon was dedicated to fun and games several representatives of local humane societies were hard at work trying to find new families for some needy pets. For people that would like to have a dog but face demanding schedules that make it difficult to allow them to adopt the Hope for Humane Society offers them to take a dog home for the weekend. Each dog has received their shots, are fixed, and excellent with family interaction. Unlike your latest movie rental it would be completely acceptable if you decide to keep them.
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May 20th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Great piece Austin! Fun, friendly and factual – you were all of them!
May 21st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
This is such an outstanding piece! I know your Dad is very proud!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Very interesting. I can’t believe how many volunteers are involved in this program for the dogs. Great to see communities coming together for a great cause. Keep up the positive reporting!
May 27th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Nice job Austin! Good piece!
June 3rd, 2009 at 4:25 am
I myself was very disapointed in the HV Rotary club. The animal rescue community had to throw a small fit when the Rotary Club at first decided that the proceeds would NOT go to the animals as we were first told. The fact that they decided at a later time to donate the funds to low cost vacinations, spay & neuter came way too late for the rescue groups that worked extremely hard to make the day a success.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I did not see Lady Godiva… I met her while I was in the States and she was a real lady. Greetings from Peru! Good job Rotarian friends!