Veterinary Emergency Group's 3rd Annual VEG Cares 5K to Benefit Local Pets
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Veterinary Emergency Group's 3rd Annual VEG Cares 5K to Benefit Local Pets
Pet and family friendly event to support underserved pets across the U.S.
On Saturday, October 21, the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hosting its 3rd Annual VEG Cares 5K to support underserved pets across the U.S. VEG Cares 5K is a fun run/family walk that is pet-friendly. There is both a “timed race” and “virtual” option available.
VEG Cares is VEG’s charitable program that helps underserved pets in local communities across the country. VEG Cares runs 100% on donations to provide life-saving care to pets in need at all VEG hospitals, including pets with families facing financial distress, animals displaced by natural disasters, police, service and fire animals, and animals under the care of a shelter or rescue organization. Since 2019, VEG Cares has saved over 600 animal lives (and counting!)
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Manhattanville College
2900 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
How: All 5K registration proceeds go directly to VEG Cares. Registration for adults is $30, children under 18-years-old is $5 and furry family members are free. You can register by visiting the below link
https://www.givesignup.org/Race/NY/Purchase/VEGCares5K
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About Veterinary Emergency Group
Established in 2014, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a company founded on a single mission: helping people and their pets when they need it most. VEG's rapidly growing group of hospitals has revolutionized the pet emergency experience with a customer-centered approach, rapid response times, and a highly trained emergency-focused staff. VEG currently has more than 50 hospitals nationwide. To locate a VEG hospital near you or for more information, please visit veg.vet.
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