Title: Get Ready for the Fast and the Furriest: A Fun-Filled Day with Alicia Watts, Joplin Humane Society

The Joplin Humane Society is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Fast and the Furriest, a fun-filled day of running, walking, and celebrating our furry friends. On 'date', join us at King Jack Park in Webb City for a 5K/1M event that's perfect for animal lovers and athletes alike.

A Fun-Filled Day

The event will feature a 3.1-mile run/walk course, as well as a 1-mile fun walk with or without your leashed canine companion. The Joplin Humane Society encourages participants to bring their dogs, but please note that retractable leashes are not permitted.

Awards and Incentives

The top three finishers overall will receive trophies, along with the top three male/female finishers in each age group: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. The first 50 dogs participating in the 1-mile fun walk will receive a dog tag.

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic

In addition to the Fast and the Furriest event, the Joplin Humane Society will be hosting a low-cost vaccine clinic on Saturday morning. Details on pricing can be found on their flyer, and this event is open to all animal lovers.

Adoption Fees

The Joplin Humane Society offers affordable adoption fees that cover spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination, deworming, and microchipping. Adoption fees are on a sliding scale according to the health, age, breed, and behavior of each animal: $90-140 for cats/dogs.

Join the Fun

The Fast and the Furriest event is open to all experience levels, and event timing will be provided by The Runaround. Follow the Joplin Humane Society's page for updates on the date, as it has not been set yet.

So mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for a fun-filled day with Alicia Watts, Joplin Humane Society!

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