Questions & Answers
Who are YOU walking for?
MaxFund’s Lucky Mutt Strut June 26th, 2011
Q. When is the Lucky Mutt Strut?
A: The Lucky Mutt Strutt – Who are YOU walking for? is on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at Washington Park in Denver. Day-of registration begins at 7:30 am and the walk/run itself begins at 9:00am.
Q: What does “Who are YOU walking for?” mean?
A: We are honoring ten MaxFund ambassadors who have been at the shelter for quite some time; some for several years. A significant portion of the proceeds from this year’s Lucky Mutt Strut will go directly toward behavioral care and training for our kids with special needs. Make sure to read up on our ladies and gents who are being honored and then make your pick so we know who You are walking for!
Q: Is my Lucky Mutt Strutt registration fee tax deductible?
A: Unfortunately, it is not. HOWEVER, even though your registration fee is not tax deductible, anything that you may donate above and beyond your fee is tax deductible. Also, donations made in support of other “Strutters” is tax deductible. The IRS considers entry fees for charitable races and walks to be in the vein of purchased tickets to the theater or sporting games. Since it is considered an entertainment fee, it is not tax deductible.
Q: Can we register as a family?
A: We’d love to see your whole family – two and four legs alike but please note that registration for the event is per person. If other family members want to walk with you, registration is necessary.
Q: Where can I park?
A: Parking is available on the streets surrounding the park with the exception of Franklin Street. There is also parking at Washington Park United Methodist Church, South High School, Epiphany Lutheran Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Steele Elementary School.
Q: What else is there to do at the Lucky Mutt Strutt?
A: We welcome back Rock Bottom Brewery this year as one of our loyal sponsors! There will be a picnic area where the talented guys & gals from Rock Bottom will be grilling up burgers and serving some of their finest hand-crafted works. We also welcome the addition of Pets N Stuff and IAMS/Eukanuba as Maverick Monarch sponsors this year. Spend some time in the “dog park picnic” to visit with our sponsors and vendors; there will be music, the MaxFund adoption van, and awesome animal-loving vendors to visit with and get some goodies to add to your LMS bag.
Q: Will there be prizes for dollars raised?…when and where can I pick-up mine?
A: There will! Grand prize will include (among other fabulous items) tickets for two to the MaxFund Gala Puttin’ on the Max, October 22, 2011. All prizes can be picked up at the Lucky Mutt Strutt in the registration area. Prizes are not available before event day.
Q: What do you do with all of the money that is raised?
A: One-hundred percent of the money raised through pledges goes directly to the care of injured pets with no known owners in our No-Kill Shelter on Galapago Street, where we’ve been for 22 years. Since MaxFund started in 1988, we’ve found forever homes for more than 25,000 cats and dogs. We take care of approximately 1,000 animals each year. A significant portion of the proceeds from this year’s Lucky Mutt Strut will go directly toward behavioral care and training for our kids with special needs.
Q: I love animals, but don’t have any right now. Can I still register?
A: Absolutely! You don’t have to walk a dog in order to participate in the event, however we would love for you to walk and raise money for one of our ten ambassadors! Please see the who are YOU walking for page?
Q: What about felines? Can I bring my cat?
A: Good question. While MaxFund is committed to providing care to both cats and dogs, we have found that sometimes the cats don’t enjoy the walk as much as the dogs. We will have feline friends to visit in our adoption van and we recommend that you bring a photo of your cat, and perhaps walk for them, or in honor of them.
Q: What is the deadline for turning in my pledges?
A: We prefer that you turn in your pledges the day of the Lucky Mutt Strut, Sunday June 26th 2011.
Q: What if I wasn't able to pick up my prizes on event day?
A: It is highly recommended that you pick up your prizes on event day to ensure you receive your desired size. If you were unable to pick up your items on event day, please email the shelter (catsanddogs@maxfund.org) to coordinate a pick-up time at MaxFund. Prizes are not available before event day.
MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter and Adoption Center * 1025 Galapago Street * Denver, CO 80204 *303.595.4917* www.maxfund.org