Kent Animal Shelter Holding Benefit Wines And Canines Dog Walk/Run

Help save homeless pets during Kent Animal Shelter's biggest fundraiser of the year, where supporters will enjoy a walk through a scenic North Fork vineyard during the peak of harvest season. On Sunday, September 21, 2014, attendees are invited to embark on a very special relaxed dog walk/run at Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyards from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"We are very excited about this year's Dog Walk because Kent Animal Shelter is teaming up with Baiting Hollow Horse Rescue to make a difference in the lives of all creatures, great and small," said Pamela Green, the Executive Director of the Kent Animal Shelter.

Participants will also enjoy a Chinese auction, raffle opportunities, caricature and photo portraits, wine and food sales and handmade items from Kent's pet boutique. All dogs in attendance must be leashed.

Registration and information can be found at www.crowdrise.com or by calling 631-727-5731.

Attendees must raise a minimum of $30, however children ages 12 and under are not required to make a donation. Race registration begins at 10 a.m., and walkers and runners may start the course anytime between 10a.m. and 1 p.m. once they have registered. The rain date for this event will be September 28th.

Kent Animal Shelter is a 501-C3 organization established in 1968 in Calverton that provides a no-kill haven for homeless animals, adoption services, a spay/neuter clinic and humane education.

Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyards is located at 2114 Sound Avenue in Baiting Hollow. For more information, visit http://www.kentanimalshelter.com/ .