[Volunteer Claudia]

The Humane Society/SPCA's 1st Annual "For the Love of Animals" Expo on Saturday, March 30th is growing by leaps and bounds with a surge in participants. The FREE admission Expo at the Wildwood Community Center will be hosting over 55 booths of various animal rescues (rabbits, cats and dogs), while regional businesses and non-profits will keep visitors busy during the 9am-5pm fun-filled day.

A valuable addition at this family friendly event, will be the Sumter County Sheriff's Office offering free finger printing and registration of children with the help of McGruff, the Crime Dog, accompanied by their SWAT Team tank and K9 Unit's bloodhound. So make sure to bring the kids!

The other special activity during the Expo is the 5th Annual Strut Your Mutt Charity Dog Walk (5th Annual Strut Your Mutt Charity Dog Walk Registration, Sat, Mar 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite) which begins at 10am. Registration for the SYM Wag Bags, filled with assorted items valued now at over $50, is only $30 (pre-event) or $35 (day of event) while supplies last. Registrants are not required to have a dog to receive a Wag Bag.

Other exciting activities include performances by the world famous Disc-Connected K9's Champion Frisbee team, appearance by Animal Planet celebrity Derrick Campana, wildlife rehabilitators bringing various birds of prey along with many animal educational talks, food, music, face painting by clowns, bounce houses and demonstrations. Visit For the Love of Animals Expo for more info or call the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County at 352-793-9117. The Wildwood Community Center is located at 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785.

The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization helping animals in need throughout Sumter County, Florida. Donations directly help to cover the cost of saving, treating and caring for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. Learn more about the HS/SPCA at hsspca.org, 352-793-9117, on Facebook or visit us at 994 CR 529A, in Lake Panasoffkee. Office open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-4:00pm. Kennel Pet Viewing: Mon.-Sat. 9:00am-3:30pm. Visitors are always welcome!

[plimit56]

Just a reminder to Register for Strut Your Mutt by either doing it on-line at the link above or you can go to The Wildwood Community Center on Wednesday, March 27 starting at 4:00. We will have lot of HS/SPCA Volunteers there waiting for your arrival to sign up and get your Wag Bag!!!

[jojo]

Do you know what time the frisbee dogs are on? I clicked on the link and there is the schedule is not there.

[Blondesare]

Dragonwood Wildlife Conservancy is excited to be part of this great event. Come out and learn about, see, touch and Yes even HOLD, some of the world's rarest and most endangered animals. It's going to be a fun day that shouldn't be missed. To learn more about Dragonwood Wildlife Conservancy come to our booth, look us up on facebook or email dilon61903@gmail.com

[Volunteer Claudia]

We're happy you can participate! Wehave over 55 booths and it is close to being sold out for vendors. Pre-register to get your WAG BAG valued at over $50 at 5th Annual Strut Your Mutt Charity Dog Walk Registration, Sat, Mar 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite for only $30!