Costume contest, dog adoption set for Mutt March
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April 22, 2024

Costume contest, dog adoption set for Mutt March

By Mon Valley Independent

By MATT PETRAS

For the MVI

The annual Mutt March from the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation returns May 4, this year with a “Star Wars” costume contest and onsite dog adoption from Cross Your Paws Rescue. “It’s just fun … it’s not political, it’s not anything, it’s just a community event that is whimsical and light-hearted and fun,” organizer Corrina Withrow said. “And I absolutely love dogs, so this is something I enjoy.” 

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