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ZOOT presents Paws for Mardi Gras

A fun walk and costume contest for you and your dog that benefits the Georgetown Animal Shelter—what a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras! The 2nd annual Paws for Mardi Gras dog walk will be held on Saturday, February 20 in San Gabriel Park. The dog walk, just a few days after Mardi Gras the following Tuesday, starts and ends at the gazebo in San Gabriel Park. The route follows the hike and bike trail in the park.

Presented by the City of Georgetown, Paws for Mardi Gras is a family-friendly event that begins at 10 a.m., rain or shine. The route will be one lap around the trail in San Gabriel Park.

Parade and Costume Contest

Wear your goofiest human and canine costumes as you parade from the gazebo thru the park. The Costume contests will take place after the walk. There will be prizes for the biggest dog, smallest dog, cutest dog, best dog/person look-alike, best dog costume, and ugliest dog (in a cute way, of course).

Registration

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event at the gazebo in San Gabriel Park, or you can register online any time (click here). Before February 13, the cost to register online is $25 per person (two-dog limit). After Feb 13, the cost is $30 per person. Note that online registration closes on February 18. You also can register in-person at the Georgetown Animal Shelter, located at 110 W.L. Walden Drive.

Registered entrants receive a Paws for Mardi Gras T-shirt, a bandana for each dog, and Mardi Gras beads for people and dogs.

Help fund a shade awning for dogs and a screen porch for cats at the Shelter!

Microchip Clinic

Georgetown Animal Outreach, a local nonprofit and friend of the shelter, is hosting a microchip clinic at the event.  A microchip is a tiny ID tag inserted under the skin, which allows your pet to be returned to you quickly.  The cost is $20 per animal.