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The Furry 5K raises money for the Help the Animals Fund (HTAF), which provides veterinary care and supplies for sick, injured or abused orphaned shelter animals.

The Seattle Animal Shelter takes in nearly 6,000 animals annually. Of those, many receive the lifesaving care they need thanks to the generous donations of individuals and companies.

The HTAF is an integral part of saving lives – with annual veterinary expenses of approximately $100,000, every dollar raised counts!

Derek Markland's Story

This is my first-ever 5k. After a decade of avoiding physical fitness, I've decided this is the year to challenge myself. I've been running regularly to get in shape for this run and hope to set a baseline time that I can strive to beat in future races.

As a lifelong lover of animals, and proud father of four furry friends, this race is an opportunity to help support shelter animals, so they can become healthy and find loving homes.

Please help me support this great cause!

Donors and Comments

Lia Hansen gave $10.00 6/8/2013
"See Derek run, run Derek, run!"

Kelly Wisniewski gave $10.00 6/6/2013
"Run derek run!! Good luck and its awesome you are running to help raise money for our furry friends. You know I love them!! I am the cat lady!!"

victoria Ptak gave $25.00 6/4/2013
"Run Derek RUN!"

David Woods pledged to give 6/3/2013

Lucas Golden gave 6/3/2013
"Furries, eh? Kind of weird...but I'll enable you."

Kathleen Thomas gave $5.00 6/3/2013
"Good luck Derek!"

Rebecca "RebP" Pellman gave 6/3/2013
"Happy to contribute. Have a great run!"