A Couple of Walks for the Animals

Is there anything better than walking with your dog? You'll have a couple of chances to do that this month, and raise money for good causes.

* April 14: Kent County SPCA's Furry Scurry Walk for the Animals at Killens Pond State Park near Felton. Registration at 8:30 a.m.; 5K run starts at 9 a.m. and the 5K walk at 9:15. Registration $18; free entry with a minimum of $35 in pledges. Pets must be on leashes, and any messes are YOUR responsibility. Call 698-3006. Proceeds benefit the Kent County SPCA. Furry Scurry 5K T-shirts to all registered participants.

* April 28: Delaware Humane Association's Walk for the Animals at the Beach on the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach. Registration at 11 a.m.; walk begins at noon at the north end of the boardwalk. Pre-registration is $15; $25 the day of the event. Dogs must be on leashes, and yep, messes are all yours, too. Call 571-0111. Proceeds benefit the Delaware Humane Association. Raise $75 and you get a free T-shirt.