​ or with a team!
On a perfect June day - sandwiched between two less-than-pleasant ones - over 200 people (and nearly 80 dogs!) walked or ran the trails of the MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center in Hopkinton to raise money for the MVMA Charities at the third annual Metrowest K9 5K.
Racers from veterinary clinics turned out for a little friendly competition and teambuilding. Adults and kids enjoyed free face painting in the morning and enjoyed treats from the Juniper Farms ice cream truck to cool off in the afternoon. From pet photography and portraits to a yoga studio, from animal hospitals to a financial planning firm, vendors from the human and animal fields came out to participate in the Health & Fitness Fair.
The frisbee dogs of Pups in the Air took flight during their doggy demonstrations to an amazed crowd. Hero dogs of the Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit showed how they fight crime in the Commonwealth and raised funds for Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog. Atta-Boy! Pet Guardian demonstrated some tricks and four-legged race participants were able to test out their agility skills, too!
​At the end of the day, over $13,000 was raised for the charity...now THAT'S something to smile about!
Thank you to all of our sponsors, 5K participants, volunteers, and organizers for making this a successful event.