PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Alison LePage, Development Director
Phone: 970-901-1628
Email:
Date:October 31, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Strut Your Mutt for the Animal Shelter
April 1st marked a much awaited day for Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS). With three months of training behind them and a world of opportunity ahead, they accepted the keys to the Delta Animal Shelter, and all the responsibility that comes with managing the facility. “This has been a truly amazing process” said JoAnn Kalenak, shelter volunteer director and CAWS board member. “The community has rallied, our volunteers are stepping up to each new challenge, and we have already been successfully placing animals out of the shelter.”
CAWS has been working with the City of Delta for the past three months in preparation for the transition. Now, the CAWS Adoption Center is open and currently caring for several dogs and cats. Grand opening festivities will take place on May 5th in conjunction with the 5K Strut Your Mutt dog walk-a-thon.
“We are all really looking forward to the Strut,” said Alison LePage, CAWS Development Director. “It will be a fun filled day for all our two and four legged walkers, with proceeds benefiting the Adoption Center.” The 5k route includes a loop of the lake at Confluence Park in Delta, Colo., and a side trip to a BBQ at the Adoption Center. The walk will officially start at 10:00am and will conclude with an award ceremony in the park. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, dog trick, pet human look-a-like, and most pledge funds raised.
CAWS will also be collecting pet food donations at the starting line in Confluence Park, and at the Adoption Center (640 W4th Street) throughout the event. Donations of canned or dry dog and cat food, as well as kitty litter are greatly appreciated.
Anyone can participate in the Strut Your Mutt 5k, with or without a dog. Pledge forms and event details can be found at and several store locations around Delta County and area public libraries.
“We are grateful to our sponsors: DMEA, Oxbow Mining, LLC, and Little Creature’s Pets for their support of this event, and to the many volunteers who are helping with logistics,” LePage said. “Mark your calendars for May 5th and come out to show your support for dogs and cats at the CAWS Adoption Center.” For more information, contact Alison LePage at 901-1628 or .
CAWS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission: End the suffering of innocent dogs and cats in Delta County by reducing the number of unwanted births. Promote adoption of unwanted dogs and cats in Delta County, and educate its citizens on the importance of spay and neuter.