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Dogs hunt for eggs, new homes

Contributed by LINDSEY McCALL

Issue date: 4/17/03 = Section: Variety<= /DIV>

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It seems every year, about a month after Easter, = the egg=20 no one found turns up in the strangest place.

Well, it won't happen this year if local dogs have anything to do = with it.

Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m., dogs' noses will be at work in Athens' = first=20 annual Doggies Easter Egg Hunt at Sandy Creek Park.

The event is sponsored by Petropolis, a local dog daycare and = boarding=20 facility, to raise money for Helping Paws Rescue, an animal shelter.

Helping Paws is a non-profit, no-kill shelter committed to giving = abandoned=20 dogs and cats in the Athens area a second chance to find a "forever = home."

Petropolis started Helping Paws less than a year ago in response to = Athens'=20 pet overpopulation problem and has since rescued more than 100 dogs and = cats.

But, like any non-profit, the organization is not without its = challenges.

"Because of the medical expenses of many of our foster animals, = Helping Paws=20 is in dire need of funds," said Amanda Rodriguez, a University graduate = and the=20 owner of Petropolis. "We can only rescue as many animals as our finances = allow."

Not only will the egg hunt raise money for Helping Paws, but it will = also=20 test dogs' animal instincts as they sniff out plastic eggs filled with = treats=20 for dogs and humans alike.

While dogs may be more interested in finding the eggs filled with = Milk-Bones,=20 humans may want to find the eggs filled with gift certificates and = prizes=20 donated from Athens businesses, Rodriguez said.

"This is your dog's chance to pay you back for all of the treats and = belly=20 rubs," she said.

After the eggs have been found, there will be a cookout and time for = all of=20 the dogs to play together without their leashes.

Students without dogs, though, need not fret.

"Everyone is welcome," said Marcia Moore, a senior from Douglas and a = Petropolis employee. "One of our foster dogs will be happy to help you = find a=20 few eggs -- and even happier to go home with you."

Registration for the event is $10 per dog, with all proceeds going = directly=20 to Helping Paws. Sandy Creek also charges $1 for human visitors at the = park=20 entrance.

The registration deadline is Friday, but day-of registration will be = allowed.

To register for the egg hunt online or for more information on = Helping Paws,=20 visit Petropolis' Web site (http://www.athenspetropolis.com= /) or=20 call 227-7887.

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