New Orleans area pet lovers and running enthusiasts alike will soon have a reason to lace up their sneakers and leash up their pups. The eighth annual NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K Run/Walk is happening Oct. 12 at Metairie Cemetery.

The morninglong celebration combines fitness, fun and philanthropy, with proceeds supporting several local no-kill rescue groups, including Animal Rescue New Orleans, Take Paws Rescue, The Inner Pup, Trampled Rose Rescue & Rehab, and Zeus’ Rescues. Over the past seven years, the event has drawn close to 1,000 participants annually and raised about $175,000 for animals in need.

JoAnne Casey, founder of NOLA Girl Charitable Giving, which organizes the fundraiser in partnership with Heaven’s Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie, said this event brings together runners,

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