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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 16, 2024
Contact: Kim Wells, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Dog and Jog is back at Westmoreland State Park
Experience the park with your furry friend

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Dog on beach at Westmoreland State Park)

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MONTROSS, Va. – Westmoreland State Park is hosting Dog and Jog on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dog and Jog is an annual event with competitive and non-competitive elements that allow you and your dog to win cool prizes while enjoying a fun walk around the park.

“During this event, we will have a non-competitive 3K race for you and your dog,” said Westmoreland Assistant Park Manager Alyssa Menard. “Where competition does come into play will be our unique categories such as ‘Craziest Tail Wagger’ or ‘Most Enthusiastic’ where your furry friend can earn a scarf or bandanna that can be shown off to all the other cool dogs in town.”

No pre-registration is required, but to be involved you will need to show proof of immunizations the day of the event.

Staff from the Westmoreland County Animal Shelter will be at the event to discuss animal adoptions as well as accept donations for the shelter. Donations can include, but are not limited to, dog or cat food, toys, blankets and bedding.

“We like providing an atmosphere at the park where guests can bring their dogs for a nice walk as well as giving back to the community,” said Menard. “Seeing all the smiles, wagging tails and variety of dogs is the part I like best about this event. It's never a bad day when you get to pet a dog.”

There will also be a K9 squad exhibition, where you can watch these working dogs in action.

For more information about Westmoreland State Park, visit the park’s webpage.

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