Sit, stay and support rescue dogs, veterans at Salute to Paws 5K in Encinitas
Shelter to Soldier will host its second annual Salute to Paws K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs Sunday Nov at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas The pup-optional K and festival will raise funds for programs that rescue dogs from shelters and train them to become operation animals for post- veterans suffering from PTSD traumatic brain injury military sexual trauma and other injuries A dog confidently trots during last year s K Photo courtesy of Shelter to Soldier After the run walk participants can enjoy the views from Fox Point Farms with photo ops tacos wood-fired pizza beverages sponsor activations and live music by Dorian Tide Four-legged friends can cruise pet-focused vendors such as a dog spa by UNITE Doggy Poo and dog bars by Furvor Pet Visitors will also have a chance to meet adoptable dogs from The Animal Pad on Rescue Row supported by Petco Love A smiley dog at last year s event Photo courtesy of Shelter to Soldier VIP experience tickets are also available to receive specialty cocktails by Tito s Vodka curated small bites gifts and a custom pet picnic Registration opens at a m followed by an all-levels yoga flow at a m and K kickoff at a m according to organizers Pricing begins at for adults for children and for furry friends All k registrations include access to the Gratitude Festival Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now For more information go to www sheltertosoldier org event