Lake Humane Society’s 17th annual Mutt Strut steps off at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at Penitentiary Glen in Kirtland.
It is the shelter’s annual pledge walk that benefits the homeless, injured and abandoned animals that make their way to the Mentor-based facility. The event is a 1-mile walk people can do with their dogs.
Dogs must be up to date on shots, leashed and friendly with other dogs.
Admission is $15 for adults and children older than 12, and $10 for children 12 and younger.
Admission will be waived for those who raise pledges. Pledge forms can be found on the humane society’s website, www.lakehumane.org.
Participants will receive a goodie bag and Mutt Strut T-shirt.
The event will include vendors selling products and services in the “Mutt Mall.” There will be games, contests, an agility course, a microchip clinic, face painting for children, food and prizes.
There will be dogs from the shelter, information on the humane society’s services and programs, interactive demonstrations and contests.
The event will be held rain or shine.
For more information, visit the website or call 440-951-6122.

-- Robin Palmer