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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller - (573) 874-7465

Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound Program

COLUMBIA, MO (March 17, 2009) - 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 with the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Center for
Human-Animal Interaction with the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, the
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services 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 4-25
Session 2: May 2-23
Session 3: May 30-June 20
Session 4: June 27- July 25

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 are provided…just bring
your walking shoes! Participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an
adult. 

The cost is $10 per session per participant, and $5 for guests. To
register, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or go online at
www.GoColumbiaMo.com. 

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