Fred Smilek and the Society to Save Endangered Species present, the first ever “Let Your Dog Run Wild!” 1K Dog Walk.

This idea come to me one night while I was sleeping. So as soon as I woke I called up the rest of the team to see what needed to be done to be able to make this happen. Needless to say.......we got alot of great ideas that we have come up with, and the first step we figured was to put out a press release. Anyone interested in getting involved please feel free to reach outto me via this blog with what you feel should be considered. Who knows maybe even you can become involved adna a part of the Fred Smilek team on day. lol

Eugene, Oregon – July 28 – Janice Copperman The Society to Save Endangered Species will be hosting a one kilometer dog walk to raise awareness and support for the now endangered African Wild Dog. “I was reading through a blog that a conservation staff member was writing which told of Wild African dogs that were being killed by negligent poachers and sometimes farmers,” commented Fred Smilek, founder of the society. “It was terrible to hear that the potential cousins of America’s favorite companion are suffering and in some cases, being killed! Upon reading this I wanted to help this conservation and I had a feeling that many proud dog owners would want to do the same.”

Compelled to action, Fred Smilek and staff have begun preparations and planning for the “Let Your Dog Run Wild!” one kilometer dog walk. Registered participants of this event will accompany their canine companions through a park (final location pending), which on that day will be filled with African culture, support information, and great giveaways for man’s best friend. There is no affirmative information yet on the cost of registration, but the return on investment will be high, as the event is continuously receiving sponsorship packages from local groomers, pet stores, and many other organizations that want to protect endangered species and reward canines for coming out and supporting a great cause. All registration fees and donations will be matched and given to the conservation staff to help fund their efforts.

The Society to Save Endangered Species began as a small group with only five students but with the support of the community it has grown to almost fifteen members. The society was started by Fred Smilek out of his garage two years ago. So far this year they have done a remarkable job in raising money to benefit endangered species. In the two years since the society was formed they have been able to raise nearly $25,000. Mr. Smilek is working closely with other organizations such as the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) in order to give rare species of animals, now bordering on the brink of extinction a fighting chance at survival.

More information is being gathered and will be posted soon on http://www.fredjsmilek.com.

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