Contact: Rebecca Malena
Tel. 412.255.0564 ext. 29
rmalena@ventureoutdoors.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PETS BECOME MEMBERS OF VENTURE OUTDOORS
Pups and kittens receive benefits of a pet membership
(Pittsburgh, PA – August 14, 2007) Pet memberships are now offered to the furry friends of Venture Outdoors so that essential members of families are not left out of outdoor recreation.

Feline and canine friends, as well as any other pets, are offered a membership for $3. Upon becoming a part of the Venture Outdoors family, pets will receive a personalized membership card and a treat. The membership is completely tax deductible and will help cover the cost of trip insurance for participants of the organization’s youth program.

In addition to becoming a member, pups have the opportunity to participate in Doggie Day Treks. The activity starts out with a social time for the dogs to get to know each other, followed by an easy hike for both owner and pet.

Both pets and owners will receive exercise and a needed time to relax and bond in the outdoors. Only 2 dogs are permitted per participant. Leashes are required, although off-leash time will be included. Dogs must have current vaccinations, and owners must bring dog food, water and bags to clean up after their pet.

The next Doggie Day Trek is Sunday, September 23 at Mingo Creek Park from 10 a,m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. The physical difficulty is moderate. The following Doggie Day Trek is Sunday, November 11 at South Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To register for any of the Doggie Day Trek events, those interested need only call the Venture Outdoors office at 412.255.0564. A complete listing of programs for the season is available at www.ventureoutdoors.org.

For more information on Pet Memberships, contact Membership Manager Mila Nguyen at 412.255.0564 or at mnguyen@ventureoutdoors.org.

Venture Outdoors, a non-profit organization, seeks to transform the Pittsburgh region into a place where the outdoors is an integral part of our culture, our identity, and our lifestyle. Venture Outdoors does this by increasing participation in outdoor recreational activity. This in turn creates a sense of community among participants, an increased awareness of the region’s excellent quality of life, and a better understanding of and deeper appreciation for the environment and wilderness among the residents of and visitors to western Pennsylvania.

For more information on Venture Outdoors, visit www.ventureoutdoors.org or call 412.255.0564.

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