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Stars & Stripes 5K and Family Fun Run |
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Please join us for our 7th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K Classic on the Oxford Square. Enjoy our fun, fast, and flat race through historic downtown Oxford to celebrate our nation’s independence. You can also bring the whole family (& Fido, too) and participate in the ½ mile Family Fun Run that takes place after the 5k. All participants will receive a race number, official Stars and Stripes t-shirt, and a bag full of special giveaways and prizes. After the race enjoy food, drink and the awards ceremony. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place awards for the 5K will be given to winners in each age group for both male and female categories made by one of our fine local artist. Water provided along the race route. Port-o-potties located behind City Hall. Stars & Stripes on the Square 5K Classic will use the Best Times ChampionChip timing technology. To get an official race time and be included in the race results, participants MUST wear a race chip (rental fee is included in your registration fee). NOTE: T-shirt sizes guaranteed to pre-registered participants only. Mail-in registration not received by July 1st is not guaranteed to be processed. Registration time: 6:45am-7:45am All proceeds benefit the animals at the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society.
You may print our online brochure for mail-in registration form and race route. Please note OLHS has moved to our new location so mail your registration form to:
Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society
413 McElroy Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
Currently our brochure is not available, but please check back soon!
RACE ROUTE!
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Thank you for your interest in Oxford-Lafayette Humane
Society. For over 30 years, OLHS' dedicated staff and volunteers have worked to improve the plight of lost, unwanted, abandoned, and homeless animals by providing shelter, care, rescue, adoption services, and foster homes; to investigate incidents of animal cruelty, abandonment, and neglect; and to promote responsible pet ownership by advocating spay/neuter, permanent identification, and the humane and compassionate treatment of animals. Whether you are looking to adopt a new companion, interested in volunteering or attending a fundraiser, or needing to surrender a stray or owned animal, the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society is here for you. OLHS is a private, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other local or national organization. Our work is made possible only by the generosity of people like you. All contributions are tax deductible. Please consider donating to our cause today.
If you prefer to mail a donation, please complete the donor contribution form and include it with your donation. Donations can be mailed to: Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society, 413 McElroy Drive, Oxford MS 38655. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 19:13 |
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Please Call(662) 832-7633
OLHS provides animal control services inside the Oxford city limits only. If you live within the city limits and own a dog you are REQUIRED to purchase a city license to avoid a written citation. City licenses can be purchased from the Animal Control Officer or at the OLHS facility.
If you live in Lafayette County and require animal assistance, please call the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department at (662) 234-6421.
If you live in another county, please call your local police or sheriff's department.
Please Report Animal AbuseIf you witness an animal being abused, neglected, or abandoned, please call us immediately.
You will remain anonymous.
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The Petango Store is an online shop where you can buy medications for fleas and ticks, heartworms, pain relief, allergies, ear care, and bowls, leashes, beds, etc. When placing your order you can select a shelter that you wish to join (OLHS is registered). For every medication order placed, OLHS will receive $1 and for every pet supply order placed OLHS will receive 10% cash back!! So please spread the word and shop away!! Want to insure the health of your pet? Check out Shelter Care Pet Insurance for an option that is right for you and your pet.  |
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