Pet lovers and avid athletes are going to the dogs for the 4th Annual Woof! Woof! 5K Run/Walk Over Pet Cancer presented by TailsSpin, Fleet Feet Savannah, and Blue Buffalo, in an effort to increase awareness and raise funds for pet cancer research and treatment, as well as local pet rescue agencies and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School.

The 4th Annual Woof! Woof! 5K Run/Walk Over Pet Cancer will take place on Saturday, December 10th, from 8am to 12pm. Registration starts at 7:30am with the run/walk scheduled for 9am immediately following the Pet Memorial and Celebration service. The pancake breakfast will be served at 9:30am, and the Savannah PAWrade and pet costume contest begins at 10:30am. Race and pet costume contest winners will be announced at 11:30am. The event will take place outside of Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, located in Habersham Village at 210 Lamara Drive; $30 per participant; donations accepted. To register, volunteer, sponsor, donate, or become a vendor, please visit WoofWoofRun.com.

This family-friendly fundraising event aims to bring the community together to celebrate the collective effort of saving the lives of pets through cancer research and awareness. The Jacob G. Smith Elementary School PTA will host a complimentary pancake breakfast for the Savannah community, which includes a special pet-friendly version that four-legged friends can also enjoy.  “This is one of our favorite events of the year,” says Jusak Yang Bernhard, co-owner of TailsSpin Pet Food and Accessories. “It’s such a feel-good morning with so many animals and pet-owners connecting with one another to help end pet cancer. And remember, the more awareness and money that we can raise, the more animals we can save.”

Sponsored by Pets at Peace by Fox & Weeks, the event will also feature a Pet Memorial and Celebration to kick off the race. Pet Celebration Lanterns will be free to attendees in honor of their cherished companions and will feature a touching photo of each supporter’s beloved pet to display.

Participants should email their pet memorial photo by December 5th to [email protected].

Don’t forget to dress your pet for the wildly popular Savannah PAWrade, a costume contest hosted by local celebrity judges. To commemorate the event, a photographer will be on site taking holiday portraits of your pets. Tails will wag over goodie bags provided by sponsors and local partners.