Community Outreach Program

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May 4, 2003 Dogs Across Long Island Come out for A Tail Wagging Good Time at the 7th Annual MS Pooch Parade at Wantagh Park.

On May 4, 2003 the Long Island Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society held it’s 7th annual Long Island Pooch Parade. The parade was held at Wantagh Park and 200 dogs of all different breeds, shapes and sizes came out for a tail wagging good time at this years walk. Petland Discounts was once again proud to be the Presenting Sponsor at this year’s Pooch Parade. Dogs and there owners came out to the park to walk and help raise money and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis. It was a beautiful day and over $75,000 was raised to help MS research. In addition to raising money, participants are able to take part in an unforgettable day of socialization and fun. A festival-like atmosphere complete with music provides opportunities for walkers and pooches to mingle with various organizations, including Pet Peeves, Inc., Last Hope Rescue, Grateful Greyhound Rescue, and Tupperware; as well as see an obedience-training demo performed by Best Paw Forward. Walkers were able to participate in various raffles provided by Petland Discounts, which raised over $250 for the MS Society. We want to thank all the pooches and their owners for another successful MS Pooch Parade