Pledge for Pups Helps For Pet's Sake!

Contact:         Lori Dotterweich & Robert Burks, Natural Paws

775-853-3533 or naturalpawsreno@yahoo.com

Sara Petersen, FOR PETS SAKE Rescue

775 852-7111 or pupylov@sbcglobal.net

Pledge for Pups!

1st Annual Lake Tahoe swim to benefit FOR PETS SAKE Rescue

Reno, NV – Open water swimmers, Robert Burks 40 & Mike Ryder 56, are taking on the challenge this August to swim the second deepest lake in the United States, Lake Tahoe.  They will be swimming from South Lake Tahoe to North Lake Tahoe; a total of 21 miles and approximately 11 hours.  With no wetsuits these two swimmers will face not only a high altitude swim, but will not stop to rest the entire time. More people have stood on top of Mount Everest than have swum the length of Lake Tahoe. As per English Channel rules only one swim suit, one cap, and one pair of goggles are allowed, and they cannot touch anyone or anything during the event. Their support crew will toss them a water bottle, or sports drink, every thirty minutes.

Both swimmers swim for Sierra Nevada Masters and have a deep affection for pets and pet rescue. This monumental swim is benefiting FOR PETS SAKE small pet rescue.  FOR PETS SAKE has been saving pets in and around the Reno area for over 20 years. The much needed finances will help fund pet rescue and rehabilitation efforts. 100% of all donations will go directly to FOR PETS SAKE. Donations can be made at Natural Paws in Galena at the Raley’s shopping center.  Pledge for Pups!

For more information, visit www.naturalpawsreno.com or call Natural Paws at 775-853-3533 or FOR PETS SAKE at 775 852-7111.

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