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Paws Explores Pet Amazing Race - March 19


If you missed this sold out event last year, you'll want to join the fun on Sunday 19th March as the now famous Pet Amazing Race returns! 

Join other dog lovers for this Paws Explores amazing adventure, which caters catering for all human and pet abilities, all the while raising vital funds and awareness for Pets Of The Homeless!


You will embark on a pawsome adventure where you will need to figure out clues to get to your next checkpoint, see some great things along the way, visit lots of pet-friendly places including a stopover at The Doghouse Cafe and make lots of new fur-friends! 

There will be plenty of opportunities along the way to snap a selfie or two with your pet and share it on your favorite social media site to win some fantastic prizes! 



To thank you for your generosity, Paws Explores are giving away a doggie bag full of goodies (worth over $80!) to take home. There is one for each 6-legged team (1 pet and 1 owner). PLUS each pup who completes the event will also receive their very own Finisher Dog Tag!

Don't delay as there are limited tickets available: get those tails wagging and join the pack this support this cause.

When: Sunday 19th March 2017, from 9:30am to 12:30pm

Where: Abbotsford, VIC, 3004 (official location available to participants only)

For tickets, please visit www.eventbrite.com.au
Pre-sale tickets only - no registrations available on the day of the event.

* There's a special offer to purchase handsfree leash sets (raising extra funds) for only $9.00 (RRP: $15.00) which can be added to your cart.


** This is a family friendly event so all ages, fitness levels and pet breeds are welcome as this is a walk. 

The course is 7km and provides opportunities to have your dogs both on and off-lead. The surfaces include grass, concrete, soil, wood and gravel so please wear appropriate footwear for your own comfort. 

As you are a team, please remember you accept responsibility for yourself and your pet who will need to be with you the whole time.

*** If you do not have a pet, or your pet is unavailable, you're welcome to come as a family or group of friends! Every little bit helps (as with all events) and 100% of profits are donated to charity!

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