Dear sir or ma'am, I am a volunteer on behalf of the Humane Society of Charlotte and we are currently planning the 2009 Pet Palooza annual dog walk and pet festival. It is the Humane Society of Charlotte?s largest fundraiser. The event is scheduled for May 30, 2009 with a rain date of June 6, 2009 if necessary. Our goal is to raise more than $60,000 to help animals find their forever homes. We would like to get as many animal lovers as we can out that day to enjoy the festivities. Events will include the pet walk, local vendors featuring pet products and services, music, a doggie fashion show, pet entertainment, contests and a silent auction. Pets available for adoption will also be on-hand looking for their forever homes. If you could please include the information in the attached flyer in your April newsletter for residents, we would greatly appreciate it. If you do not have a monthly or quarterly newsletter, we would like to ask for your permission to post the flyer in shared public places such as community centers, laundry rooms, stairwells, or gyms. Your support in helping us create a humane community where all companion animals have homes with responsible, committed caregivers is greatly appreciated. For more information, please call 704-377-0534, ext. 229 or email dcanzano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Kind regards, -- Nicole Pennell Dogtopia of Central Charlotte 704-333-3063 (voicemail) 704-654-1590 (cell) nicole@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.dogdaycare.com/centcharlotte/