OJAI, CA - The Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC) is holding it’s first “Dog Jog” on March 14, 2015 at Lake Casitas. This soon-to-be annual event is a 5k fun run/walk for people with all proceeds benefitting the HSVC. (No dogs allowed; logistical issues prevent dogs from participating in the 5K). There will be live music by Main Street Band, food trucks, and HSVC will have both information and education booths on site.

Sign up at www.Active.com by Feb. 15 to get a free t-shirt. Enter “Dog Jog” into the search box. Prices are $15 for participants 13 and under, and $35 for those 14 and over. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Casitas Special Events area just south of the main entrance. The self-timed 5K begins at 10 a.m. There is free parking.

The HSVC is a private, nonprofit 501c3 organization that receives no government funding or funds from organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States or ASPCA. “We rely on donations from the public and fundraising efforts such as the ‘Dog Jog’ to keep our doors open,” stated Shelter Director Jolene Hoffman. “We are all very excited about this event and how it will benefit the animals at HSVC.”

There are sponsorship opportunities available, please contact the HSVC at 805 646-6505 for more information.