More than 1,000 pet owners are expected to pour into Fairmount Park near downtown Riverside Saturday for the annual “Walk with the Animals,” open to feline and canine owners throughout the Inland Empire.
The 33rd annual event is slated for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The general cost of registration is $40, while students of any age are eligible for a $10 discount.
Expectations are that upwards of 1,500 pet owners and their four-legged friends will participate, forming “walk teams” that circle the park, organizers said.
“Before or after the walk, attendees can shop from the vendor village, burn off energy at the `Kids Zone’ or dog activity area, participate in pet contests and purchase tickets for the many raffle prizes that include gift cards for restaurants, events and experiences,” according to event organizer Molly Shannon.
She said the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center relies on proceeds from the walk “for the care of the thousands of homeless animals helped by the Pet Adoption Center and its programs and services each year.”
Additional information is available at petsadoption.org, or by calling 951-688-4340.