The Capital Area Humane Society is
the lead agency in Franklin County
investigating cases of animal
cruelty, abuse and neglect. The
Capital Area Humane Society's
commissioned humane agents
investigated more than 7,000 reports
of animal abuse, neglect and
abandonment last year. Our "animal
cops" work hard in the field each
day to protect animals from abuse
and help families in crisis. The
Animal Cruelty Investigation Program
also includes:
- Save Haven sheltering for the pets
of victims of domestic violence.
- Humane education outreach for
children in underserved areas.
- Subsidized spay/neuter services
for feral cat caregivers in the
community.
- Emergency management planning
coordination.
The Animal Cruelty Investigations
Program is the only charitably
funded law enforcement function in
Franklin County. With very limited
government funding, the program
continues to rely on the generosity
of our community to continue to
provide these services. Annually, it
costs the Capital Area Humane
Society more than $500,000 to
investigate reports of animal abuse,
neglect and abandonment in Franklin
County, as well as provide care and
treatment for animals removed from
dangerous situations.
Thank you for running to "Defend
Your Friend"! Proceeds from this
event will specifically be used to
purchase much needed equipment for
the program, as well as support
general operating expenses.
The Annual Defend Your Friend 5K,
benefiting CAHS' Animal Cruelty
Investigations, continues to grow
each year and raise much needed
money for this important department.
Your support of this event makes a
difference in the lives of the
animals in Central Ohio.
The Capital Area Humane Society is
the lead agency in Franklin County
investigating cases of animal
cruelty, abuse and neglect. CAHS has
five commissioned humane agents who
investigate more than 7,000 reports
of animal abuse, neglect and
abandonment. CAHS' Animal Cruelty
Investigations is the only
charitably funded law enforcement
function in Franklin County. With
very limited government funding, the
program continues to rely on the
generosity of our community to
continue to provide these services.
The Annual Defend Your Friend 5K,
benefiting CAHS' Animal Cruelty
Investigations, continues to grow each
year and raise much needed money for
this important department. Your support
of this event makes a difference in the
lives of the animals in Central Ohio.
Registration fees:
CAHS members: $20 per person
Non-members: $20 per person on or before
7/30/09; $25 after 7/30/09
$5 entry fee per dog
To register online for this event,
please visit
our link at Premier Sports!
To download a PDF of the registration
form, click
here
New this year! Online fundraising:
Can’t join us at the event? Consider
making a donation on our online
fundraising web site:
www.active.com/donate/defendyourfriend5k.
You can also create a personalized
online fundraising page to raise money
to help defend our friends against
animal cruelty. Use your page like an
online pledge sheet to ask for and
collect secure donations.
We would
like to thank our sponsors for their
generous support of this event:
Leader
of the Pack Sponsor
The Buggy Family
Media
Sponsors
Front
Runner Sponsors
Samuel H. Shamansky Co. LPA
The Stowe Family
Pack
Runners & Pack Supporters
Animal Care Unlimited
Best Buy
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cheryl’s Doggie Daycare
The City Dog
Complete Petmart
Dairy Queen
Dick's Sporting Goods
Front Room Furnishings
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Columbus
Grow Yoga
Heidi’s Homemade
The KONG Company
Panera Bread
Pirate Booty Snacks
The JD Smucker Company
The Sports Barn
Walgreens
Whole Foods
