Maybe take home a new friend at Wag & Walk dog hike?
Dog-adoption hikes are the first Saturday of the month at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa.
Ruh-roh, make way for the pups!
Cuddly canines from the Maricopa County Animal Care & Control's east shelter will be hitting the trail on Saturday, Oct. 1, for the first Wag & Walk dog-adoption hike of 2016-17. Come out to beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa and join the dogs on the easy, 1-mile Merkle Trail.
Each dog will be accompanied by a volunteer handler who can tell you all about the animal's breed, personality, activity level and history at the shelter. You may also "test drive" the dogs to see how they handle on leash.
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This is a great opportunity to meet adoptable pets in a relaxed environment where they're more likely to display their lovable vibes. All dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on their shots and ready to go straight to their new homes.
You don't have to be in the market for a new fur baby to join the fun, though.There will be lots of information on hiking with dogs, shelter services and how you can become a volunteer. What could be better than celebrating the beginning of prime hiking season with a bunch of butt-wagging dogs?
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, and the first Saturday of each month through April.
Where: Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa. Merkle Trailhead, Area 6.
Admission: $6 per vehicle.
Details: 480-984-0032, www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/usery-mountain-regional-park/.
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