Non-Profit Hosts 5K to Help Fund Animal Adoptions

By: Jordan Mecca

Athens Canine Rescue hosted the 7th annual “Run Your Tail Off 5K” on Sunday, Sept. 20. All proceeds went toward Athens Canine Rescue, a local non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs and getting them adopted.

Chewie and his owner Chris have attended the event for the past five years. Chewie is a special dog and you can see why in the video below.

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