[Press Release] : Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound Program

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller, Parks and Recreation - (573) 874-7465

Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound Program

COLUMBIA, MO (March 14, 2008) - Are you looking to make a new friend or
two? Help a shelter dog get some much needed exercise and fresh air
while walking for better health. Columbia Parks and Recreation is
teaming up with the University of Missouri-Columbia College of
Veterinary Medicine and Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction,
the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Columbia Second
Chance and the Central Missouri Humane Society to offer a program called
Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound. 

The exercise walks will take place on the Bear Creek Trail, with
participants meeting first at the Humane Society office at 616 Big Bear
Blvd. There will be four sessions of Saturday walks during the spring
and summer as follows: 

Session 1: April 5-26
Session 2: May 3-24
Session 3: June 7-28
Session 4: July 12- Aug. 2

There will be three time slots available at 8, 9 and 10 a.m.; choose
one or all three. Those who participate in the program will receive a
program T-shirt and be given the option to participate in a study of the
benefits of dog walking. Leashes and dog treats provided…just bring your
walking shoes! 

The cost is $10 per session. To register, call Parks and Recreation at
874-7460 or go online at www.GoColumbiaMo.com. 

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