Humane Society of Greater Dayton to host ‘Furry Skurry 5K’ at new location

CENTERVILLE — Pet costume contests, raffles, goodies, and lots of furry friends are just some of the things planned for the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s 2023 Furry Skurry 5K.

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The annual race hopes to celebrate animals while helping to find homes for the homeless animals at the humane society.

The race will take place on May 20 at Stubbs Park in Centerville.

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Events kick off with a 5k race that you can do with your furry friend. After the race will be a one-mile walk open to everyone.

“We encourage everyone to bring their friends, family, and coworkers out for this fun-filled day,” said Brian Weltge, President & CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “All of our programs and services are funded through donations by individuals, companies, and grants. This is why events such as the Furry Skurry 5K are so critical to our organization. Your support is helping us impact thousands of animals right in our community.”

Event festivities include:

• Obedience and Trick Demonstrations courtesy of Dog Training Elite
• Free pet CPR classes courtesy of Waynesville Veterinary Hospital
• Food Trucks including Hamburger Wagon, Purely Sweet Bakery, Iquisine’s, and Nourishing Souls Mobile Juice Bar
• Beverage Tent with beer, wine, mimosas, bloody Marys, seltzers, soda, and water
• Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden sponsored by Snider Pet Crematory, Royal Canin, and Larrick’s Warehouse Outlet
• 1:1 Demo Stretches courtesy of StretchLab Centerville
• Painted Pawjects artwork created by your pet from Barstools & Brushstrokes
• Free massages courtesy of Medical Massage Associates
• Flea(less) Market shopping with our sponsors, pet-related and healthy lifestyle vendors
• Pet costume contest
• Interact with some farm friends in our Goat Zone courtesy of GoatCountry LLC
• Adoptable animals from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton
• Pet nail trims and microchipping
• CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Training and FIT DOG Verification from Dayton Dog Training Club
• Temperament Evaluations courtesy of Hounds Town Dayton-Kettering
• Interactive dog training games from Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic
• And so much more!
• Children, dogs, and superhero costumes are all welcome, the humane society said.

Registration for the race is now open on their website.

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