Here’s a list of Columbia Gorge sporting activities you can do with your dog, and charity events supporting dogs in need.

Columbia Gorge Marathon - Dog Leg

October 26, 2014:  Run the 10 mile loop with your pup! Prizes for all participants.  This is a non-competition event -- just go out for the fun!   www.columbiagorgemarathon.com

Rummage Sale Benefiting Hood River Adopt-A-Dog

May 31 - June 1, 2014,  9am-2pm both days:  Located at Cody Fruit Stand, intersection of Davie (Odell Hwy 282 and Graves).  Please bring donations for the rummage sale to the Hukari Shelter before May 15th.  Shelter location is 3910 Heron Dr., Odell, OR  hoodriveradoptadog.org

SIlent Auction Benefiting Hood River Adopt-A-Dog

Date TBD:  Annual benefit to raise money for Hood River Adopt-A-Dog, the non-profit organization that cares for dogs at the Hukari Shelter in Odell, OR and provides veterinary and adoption services for unclaimed stray and abandoned dogs.  Help with the yearly $17,000 veterinary expenses and other care to save dogs in need and send them to great new homes!  hoodriveradoptadog.org

Yappy Hour at Cascade Pet Camp

Thursdays from 5pm to 7:30pm.   Have a drink with the other “parents” while your pup carouses with her friends!  541-354-2267   3085 Lower Mill Dr., Hood River, OR 97031   www.cascadepetcamp.com

...because dogs aren’t our whole lives,

        but they make our lives whole...