Just announced!
Kristine Levine from Fetching Communications will be our master of ceremonies! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to meet former Buc's Cheerleader and popular author of the Pet Education articles for the Tampa Tribune. Kristine Levine will be cutting the ribbon promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will also present the awards after the walk.
Program of Events
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Let's get started!
The music will motivate us as vendors prepare and set up! Once your checked in head to the Starbucks booth for coffee and check out the fun stuff that vendors have to buy! Animal Rescue groups will have all kinds of pets looking for their forever loving homes. Don’t forget to stop by the ACT table to meet and greet our doctors, staff, and "Ask a Vet".
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration!
For anyone who has not completed the registration process. Remember that all credit cards can be completed online OR cash dropped off the night before at any of the areas PETCOs, and need to be to be qualified for the grand prizes.
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Teams Meet!
Meet your team under the Pavillion and have your team photo taken. This year, we are asking you to make your own sign identifying your team. Get creative!
9:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting and STRIDE!!!
Motivated by your requests, we are changing the order of some of the days activities. The Stride will start earlier giving all us the oppurtunity to "Beat the heat"! We will have cold water for every walker and your dog returning. Take a few minutes to talk with the vendors and enjoy the day. Meet back at the main stage at 10:30 for prizes and contests!
10:30 a.m. Stage Events!
Thankyou awards to all that contributed to this year's Stride for Strays! Grand prizes to the winners including the top teams, top individuals, Raffles, and much more!
12:00 p.m. Dog Contests!
Bring your qualifying coupon that you received with your packet and sign your amazing Dog up for the contests.
Pre and Post Stage Activities:
Flyball and Agility
Picasso Painting: Is your dog an artist? Fanfare of animal-related booths Rescue Groups both large and small pets Food Vendors and drink stations.
Prizes For Appreciation:
$25 Minimum Donation
Wristband for entrance into day's activities
Eco Friendly shopping bag filled with lots of goodies for you and your pet Stride for Strays bandana
$100 Collections
Stride for Strays T-Shirt 2010
Coupon to sign up for the Pet Contests
Annual vaccine package gift certificate for your dog or cat at the ACT clinic (value over $50)
Raffle ticket for the Premium Prize Drawing: including various entertainment and dining gift certificates at some of your favorite local places, A Sony DVD player, Digital picture frames and much much more!!!!
$500 Collections
Above prizes plus 2 tickets to Wildlife on Easy Streets Day Tour (Big Cat Rescue)
$1500 Donation
Above prizes plus a Kodak Digital Camera (with USB cable)
$5000 Donation
Above prizes plus a DVD Player with Remote Control
NEW THIS YEAR: Any teams that have collected $5,000 by Oct 1st will be invited to an after Stride luncheon held in their honor.
Grand prize for the winning team
- The Dolphin Eco Boat Tour for each register member bringing in at least $100 a piece.
Grand prize for the individual with the highest collections
- A gift card to a shopping spree at PETCO Superstore!
