Registration
How to Register:
1) Print the registration form, fill it out and mail the form with a check payable to Friends of the Shelter to:
Independence Animal Services
Attention: Tails on the Trail
P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64052
You will sign in at the registration booth (located at near the intersection of Liberty and Maple Streets on the Square) the day of the event between 9-10:30 am. If you are including payment for breakfast or a T-Shirt, you will pick up your breakfast receipt and/or the T-Shirt at this time. Mail in registration must be received prior to 5/1/11.
2) Register in person at the Independence Animal Shelter at the above address prior to 5/5/11.
3) Pay by phone with a credit or debit card by calling 816-325-7207 prior to 5/5/11.
4) Register the day of the event at the registration booth, located near the intersection of Liberty and Maple Streets, Independence, MO.
The registration fee is $15 per individual walker or $10 per Dog Pack Member. Children under 10 years of age can walk for the reduced registration fee of $5 per child (please notate on the registration form number of children under age 10 x $5). Please make checks payable to Friends of the Shelter.
Collecting Pledges:
While it is not required, walkers are encouraged to pre-register and collect pledges for their walk, both to raise money for spay and neuter surgeries and to increase public awareness and promote spaying and neutering to end pet overpopulation. Print your pledge sheet, complete your registration form and pre-register at 875 Vista Ave., and start collecting pledges. Prizes will be awarded to the top pledge collecting individual and dog pack. Pledge forms and money is due the day of the Walk or it can be turned in prior to the Walk at the Independence Animal Shelter.
The walk is approximately one mile long. Walkers can walk with or without a dog and there must be one adult handler per dog. We love cats, but we advise owners not to bring them to the event, as there will be many dogs and lots of noise. Cat owners are encouraged to walk and dedicate their walk in the name of their cat.
Walkers can walk alone or they can invite family, friends, neighbors an co-workers and form a Dog Pack. Check out the Dog Pack Page for additional information.
Registration Requirements
- Dogs should be people and dog friendly.
- Dogs should be currently vaccinated, to include a current rabies vaccination. Walkers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dogs must be walked on a 4-6 foot leash and under the control of an adult at all times.
- Walkers must clean up after their dogs.
- Retractable leashes are not permitted.
- No female dogs in heat will be allowed to participate.
- Dogs whose behavior is deemed to be hazardous may be asked to leave.
- Pre-registration is not required, but it is encouraged.
- Pledge money is due the day of the event at the registration booth between 9-10:30 am.
- All participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver and photo release at the registration booth the day of the event.
- All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination tag displayed on their collar for the walk.
- Due to City Ordinance, no pit bull or pit bull mix dogs will be permitted at the event.
Directions
The Registration Booth, Chris Cakes and the Silent Auction booth will be located near the intersection of Liberty and Maple Streets. The walk will start from this location and lead to McCoy Park. See the map to locate the registration booth. Click HERE to get directions.
Walk Route
