GREENOUGH - Over 100 people and their dogs showed up to the 15th annual Canine Classic at the Resort at Paws Up on Sunday for an event where people ran with their dogs and then enjoyed a barbeque.
Dogs of all shapes and sizes walked or ran alongside their owners for races of the annual Canine Classic on Sunday.
“So we wanted to have a race that dogs can come off leash and run with their humans," explained the resort's Director of Special Projects Mindy Marcum. "We have a 15-mile, a five-mile and a two-mile — either hike or run — that you can do by yourself or with your dog."
Not only did the people who ran in these races get to spend quality time with their pets but they also got to donate to a good cause.
All of the proceeds from the event went to Working Dogs for Conservation which trains dogs to find evasive species and help with environmental conservation projects.
“There’s two major benefits for it one is it’s our annual fundraiser," said Working Dogs for Conservation's. Breanne Black. "And it raises unrestricted funds which helps us do special projects all over the world and it brings our community together. And helps people understand what our organization does for the local community and beyond.”
On this day the dogs here and around the world were the real winners.
