Paws in Motion 2010

(Sophie, ready for her 1st Paws in Motion, sporting a fashionable Winnipeg Humane Society bandanna)

On Sunday, June 27, I participated in the Winnipeg Humane Society's annual walk-a-thon called Paws in Motion. Sophie and I walked the longer walk of 3km all around the Assiniboine Park. There was easily over a thousand people there with their own four-legged friends in tow. Everyone got along superbly and had a great morning.

(during the walk)

The event ended up being a huge success for the Winnipeg Humane Society. They claim it was their best year to date.

(after the walk, by the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park, where there was prizes, contests, and live music)

Mother Nature was also on our side with a warm day. The thunderstorm predicted held off until about 1:30pm, a good hour after the event ended.

(there were also many kiosks, selling pet products, or giving out samples, or information on services)

Amongst all the dog, I was shocked and pleased to see another white boxer. Not only another white boxer, but he had an uncanny resemblance to Sophie. So uncanny, in fact, that I had to do a double take to confirm it wasn't Sophie! You be the judge by these photos.

(Sophie (on the left) looking at her male like-alike Bono (on the right))

(Bono, Sophie's twin!)

(currently best photo I have of Sophie's standing physique)

I wish I could've gotten better photos of Sophie and Bono together, but all the wanted to do was box and wouldn't stay still together (go figure!) What do you think? Do you think they look similar?

I manager to raise over $400 for the cause. I'd like to thank all of my supporters: those who pledged money and those who lent me moral support.