Celebrate 10 years of the Friends of BCAS at the Paw Prints Pet Fest & 5K on Oct. 9

Join us on Oct. 9 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Friends of BCAS with the 2022 Paw Prints Pet Fest & 5K at beautiful Smithville Park in Eastampton.

We are excited to welcome Davis Honda as this year’s Signature Sponsor!

Festivities will feature family-friendly activities, including a 5K run/walk (registration required), pet friendly activities, pet costume contest, agility course, 40-plus vendors, raffle basket tent, food trucks, beer garden, games, prizes, and, of course, the Burlington County Animal Shelter Adoption Zone. The event concludes with the Big Dog 50/50 drawing. Last year’s winner took home $64,000!

The timed off road 5K course winds through a wooded trail and registrants have the option of either running or walking the distance. For those who prefer a shorter route, we have a fun trail one-mile option. At the starting line, 5K runners without dogs will line up first, followed by runners with dogs. People walking the 5K, with or without dogs or cats in strollers, will follow the runners.

Register or learn more about the 5K.

Proceeds will help fund advanced medical care, spay and neuter assistance, our TNR program, and animal foster care. In 2021, our group spent more than $120,000 on medical care and spay and neuter financial assistance for more than 1,300 animals. This year will be even more challenging as the shelter returns to pre-pandemic levels. With your help and our commitment, Burlington County will become a no-kill community for companion animals by 2025.

Vendor/Exhibitor

Do you have a product or service with an animal friendly or active/healthy lifestyle focus? See the vendor application. Vendor applications and payments must be received by September 16, 2022. *Vendor rate is open to companies consisting of five or fewer employees. Companies with more than five employees are considered sponsors (see below).

Sponsor

Companies with five or more employees are welcome to partner and receive additional benefits and prime location exhibit space at the Paw Prints Pet Fest & 5K Fest. See our sponsorship options. Custom sponsorships are also available by contacting Ann Rapisarda at annrap@friendsofbcas.org.

Volunteer

We’ll need the support of many volunteers to make this a successful event. Volunteers must be 18 years or older unless accompanied by an adult. Earn community service credit. Great opportunity for scout troops. Be part of this fun filled day. See our volunteer registration form.

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