Save the date! Hinsdale Humane Society will host the 25 ^th annual Pet Walk walk-a-thon and fundraiser on Sunday, June 1 from 9am-1pm at Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5901 S. County Line Road in Hinsdale. The event is the shelter’s largest fundraiser, a walk-a-thon for people and pets, helping homeless animals and celebrating the joys of pet ownership.

Registration fee is $25 per adult; children under 13 are free. Dogs are welcome at the event and are also free. Paid registrants will receive an official “Pet Walk 2014” special edition 25 ^th year T-shirt and the first 350 guests will receive goody bags. Pet goody bags will also be available for four-legged guests, while supplies last. Participants can walk one or more circuits around the walk route while enjoying a host of activities, contests, demonstrations, entertainment and special raffle prizes.

This year’s event emcee is Judy Hsu from ABC-7 morning news. Entertainment includes Frisbee dogs, K-9 police dog demonstrations, agility demonstrations and pet contests for Best Dressed Pet, Best Pet Tricks and Owner Pet Look-a-Like. Pet Contests begin at 11 AM; individuals wishing to participate may sign up at the event.

Other special participants include Denise Zak from Tails of the Heart, who will provide psychic pet readings to attendees’ four-legged friends. Denise Zak has been an Intuitive all of her life and, for the past 20 years, she has focused on working with animals to clarify, deepen and strengthen the bond with their human companions. Denise works professionally with veterinarians, trainers and pet owners throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. In addition to having been featured on every Chicago Television Station and over 200 radio shows around the world, Denise also lectures for various organizations, including shelters and universities.

The Pet Walk “Shopping Mall” features dozens of local vendors, many of which will have free giveaways for attendees. For refreshment, the Hinsdale Rotary will offer fresh grilled brats and hot dogs. Additionally, there will be a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games for dogs and rescue groups. WillowGrove Pet Clinic will host the Ask-a-Vet booth for those with pet-related questions and Narnia Pet Behavior will host an Ask-a-Trainer booth.