Brandon Humane Society surpasses fundraising goal at Wag-A-Tail

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They may have run out of hot dogs, but there were plenty of happy dogs to be found at Brandon Humane Society’s Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon this weekend at the Riverbank Discovery Centre.

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They may have run out of hot dogs, but there were plenty of happy dogs to be found at Brandon Humane Society’s Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon this weekend at the Riverbank Discovery Centre.

The grounds of the centre abounded in canines of all breeds, shapes and sizes on a sunny and warm Sunday morning as owners took to the sidewalks to show their support for the humane society.

It’s the first time the event has been held since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and shelter manager Tracy Munn said Sunday’s turnout was fantastic.

Kaylie Nyman pets Viper, a 11-year-old border collie-husky cross who is in training to be a service dog. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Kaylie Nyman pets Viper, a 11-year-old border collie-husky cross who is in training to be a service dog. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)

“We haven’t tallied it all yet. But I think it’s the best year we’ve ever had,” Munn said Sunday afternoon. “I’m guessing [we raised] around $45,000.”

This event is the largest annual fundraiser for Brandon Human Society. In the past, the event averaged $40,000 in pledges raised, and it was hoped that this year’s Wag-A-Tail event would surpass that amount.

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Mikayla Madsen poses with Betty, her 10-month-old Pomeranian while mother-in-law Louise Huff takes a picture. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Mikayla Madsen poses with Betty, her 10-month-old Pomeranian while mother-in-law Louise Huff takes a picture. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Bessie, a tuckered-out puppy who is up for adoption through the Brandon Humane Society, takes a nap in the arms of Natalie Cochrane. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Bessie, a tuckered-out puppy who is up for adoption through the Brandon Humane Society, takes a nap in the arms of Natalie Cochrane. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Avalon, a one-and-a-half-year-old English bulldog, mugs for the camera while owner Caitlin holds him back on a leash. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Avalon, a one-and-a-half-year-old English bulldog, mugs for the camera while owner Caitlin holds him back on a leash. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Sketcher, one of the puppies up for adoption at the Brandon Humane Society, takes a break in the shade. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Sketcher, one of the puppies up for adoption at the Brandon Humane Society, takes a break in the shade. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Sandra McNarland sits in the shade with Libby, a Yorkie-Maltese cross. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Sandra McNarland sits in the shade with Libby, a Yorkie-Maltese cross. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
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