Want a little exercise while helping out local shelter dogs? The Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound Program meets at 8, 9 and 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Central Missouri Humane Society at 616 Big Bear Blvd.
Walkers are matched by walking speed with a shelter dog from the Humane Society or Columbia Second Chance. Leashes and dog treats are provided. Four-week sessions run through October. The participation fee of $10 includes a T-shirt and is a donation to the CMHS. Special group rates are available. To register, call the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 573-874-7460 or log on to www.GoColumbiaMo.com. Walk-ups are also welcome.
The program is a cooperative effort sponsored by the MU College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, Columbia Parks and Recreation, Columbia Second Chance, Central Missouri Humane Society and the Department of Health and Senior Services.