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The Eastern North Carolina Humane Society will be holding its eight annual Canine Crawl at the Town Common in Greenville this Saturday, May 3, 2008.

Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the event will end sometime around 1:30 p.m. There is no registration fee but owners are asked to obtain pledges from family and friends for the registration. A minimum of $25 is asked to register your dog and your dog will receive a goodie bag! The extra pledge money collected will support the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina throughout the year.

Here is a list of events for the day! (From the Humane Society Website)

9:30-10:15 Registration
10:15 Blessing of the Dogs
10:30 Walk begins
11:00 Announcements and Raffle begins
11:15 Shelter Dog Alumni

Individuals who have adopted a dog from HSEC or any animal shelter or rescue group are invited to come up and introduce their canine companion. RESCUE dogs RULE!

11:45 Top Dog Academy Demonstration
12:15 “No Breed” Dog Show

All Day: Food, Vendors, Purple the Clown, Raffles every 30 minutes, Doggy Art, Microchip Clinic and more.
Individuals who have adopted a dog or puppy from the Humane Society are eligible to receive $5 off the $35 microchip fee at the Canine Crawl. Please bring a copy of the Adoption Contract to take advantage of this great offer!

Raffle items to be announced day of the event. They typically include dog related items, restaurant gift certificates, kennel gift certificates, etc.

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There is also going to be a “No Breed” Dog Show. The winner in each category will get a $5 gift certificate to Petsmart and the winner of Best in Show will win a $10 gift certificate along with a Crawl T Shirt. Entry fee is $2 per category.

Categories of the “No Breed” Dog Show:

Cute as a Button (for small dogs over one year in age)
Best small dog category. Will be judged on size, overall personality, appearance and cute factor.
Who’s the Big Dog (for BIG dogs only)
Best looking, biggest dog. Will be primarily judged on size and overall appearance.
Best Physically Challenged
We all know that our canine friends adapt more easily than we humans. Dogs that have lost a limb, are blind or deaf or suffer some other disability will be judged on their spirit and personality.
Dog Tails
Best tail or lack thereof – fluffy tails, extra special or nubby tails welcome.
Most Ear-ristible Ears
Judges look for dogs that have ears that they think are really cute, have character or stand out in some way. They could be extra large or super floppy or just all ears.
Best Senior
For dogs 7 yrs old or older. Judges look for dogs that are good looking, have great personalities or stand out in some way.
Cutest Puppy
For dogs between 6 months and 1 year old (must have complete set of shots and be spayed or neutered). Judges look for puppies that are really cute, have great personalities or stand out in some way.