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Hundreds of owners strut their mutts in event to benefit humane society

By David Towns
Sassy with her owner, Liz Creag.
Sassy with her owner, Liz Creag.

The third annual Strut Your Mutt event was held Saturday morning at the Villages Polo Fields to benefit the Humane/SPCA of Sumter County. More than 200 dogs and one lamb joined their owners for a fun-filled event before the big walk.

The crowd was entertained by Scooter the DJ with music and a running commentary on the different contests. Prizes were awarded for best costume, owner/pet look alike and most talented. A silent auction and raffles also added to the fun while raising money for the Humane Society.

Visitors were also given an opportunity to adopt as the humane society had a number of dogs who were eligible for adoption. The founder of Strut Your Mutt, Debbie Smith, adopted her dog Bert from the humane society and since then has sought opportunities to support them ever since. Smith, along with a number of volunteers and sponsors, expected to raise more than $20,000 this year. 

Roy and Pat Shuman of the Village of Collier with their 5 year old therapy dog, Riley
Roy and Pat Shuman of the Village of Collier with their 5 year old therapy dog, Riley.
Mingo and Ranger with their owners Tony and Susan Versley of the Village of Amelia have supported Strut Your Mutt through the years.
Mingo and Ranger with their owners Tony and Susan Versley of the Village of Amelia have supported Strut Your Mutt through the years.
Three-year-old Paris from the Village of Sanibel enjoys the day with her owner, Debby Brown.
Three-year-old Paris from the Village of Sanibel enjoys the day with her owner, Debby Brown.
Jake , who belongs to Angela Shaffer of the Village of Hillsboro, takes in the action.
Jake , who belongs to Angela Shaffer of the Village of Hillsboro, takes in the action.
Shanna Knight with the rescue lamb, Dodge.
Shanna Knight with the rescue lamb, Dodge.

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