The Tama County Humane Society hosted the 3rd annual Dog Jog on Saturday, August 12. Tama County Humane Society alumni rangle their dogs for a group photo.

The Tama County Humane Society hosted their 3rd annual Dog Jog 5K on Saturday, August 12.

The event has been coordinated each year by Sarah Murphy. This year the event was held at Otter Creek Lake and Park. Several alumni were on hand to participate in the race. Also present were a couple of dogs and four puppies which were all available for adoption on race day.

TCHS is a non-profit organization with a committed Board of Directors and many area volunteers. They are dedicated to providing an animal rescue center for dogs, cats, and small animals who are homeless for many reasons. Each animal is examined and given appropriate shots and medicine and are spayed or neutered before adoption. They are open Monday – Saturday from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Race Winners

Men: 1st place – Matthew Chapman

Tama County Humane Society volunteers Kacee Hamor, Jordan Van Dee, Bailey Waldo and Edy Werner hold puppies that were available for adoption the day of the race.

2nd place – Brian Murphy

3rd place – Andrew Hansen

Women: 1st place – Isabelle Tyynismaa

2nd place – Cara Ferch

3rd place – Julie Thede

Race winners included Matthew Chapman, Brian Murphy, Andrew Hansen, Isabelle Tyynismaa, Cara Ferch and Julie Thede.

Sarah Murphy, gives instructions prior to the start of the race