DENVER — One of Denver’s furriest events will look very different in 2020 thanks to the virus that causes COVID-19, but at least it’s still happening.
“We have made a determination with Furry Scurry,” said Maia Brusseau with the Dumb Friends League. “We are not going to postpone it. We are going to hold it as a virtual walk.”
Pet photos sent in honor of virtual Furry Scurry
The Furry Scurry, scheduled for May 2nd, is the Dumb Friends League’s signature fundraising event, according to its website.
Its traditional home is Washington Park.
Hundreds of people and their pets come for a two-mile walk and fun run to raise money for the organization.
This year, the park’s out.
“We’ll give people the opportunity to walk where you want,” said Brusseau. “Whether it’s on a treadmill, if it’s around your block a few times to make it about two miles. Whatever it looks like and wherever we’re at at that point, we’re encouraging everyone to walk together, but not at the same time at Wash Park on May 2nd.”
Participants are also encouraged to join in virtual contests and share photos of their walks on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Registration is $45 for adults and $25 for children 12 and younger. The money goes toward helping homeless pets and horses in the community. Everyone who registers will get a T-shirt, printable bib, special deals from sponsors and vendors.
Brusseau added the Dumb Friends League will plan to hold a post-party at some point to bring people together when it’s safe to do so.
“People can get their t-shirts, hopefully, our vendors and sponsors will be able to come out, we can do a little post-event fun thing,” Brusseau said.
Register or learn more about the event on the Furry Scurry website.
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