Dozer the Dog Runs Away From Home To Join a Half Marathon

Vegan_Chick

I thought this story was cute about Dozer the Dog. Here's the link below:
http://speakdogblog.com/2011/05/19/dozer-the-dog-runs-away-from-home-to-join-half-marathon-in-maryland/


Now I’m all for us dogs getting our exercise, and obviously I keep this little body in great shape—but for me, a little impromptu yoga stretching after a nap and a daily stroll to the pet store or groomer is sufficient. Apparently Dozer, a 3-year-old goldendoodle from Fulton, Maryland, doesn’t agree.

On Sunday, Dozer escaped his yard to join the Maryland Half Marathon, about 5 miles late. The ambitious pooch enjoyed lapping water at various rest stations, and no one realized he was running without a human companion until after he crossed the finish line at 2:14:24. Not too bad for a first-timer.

After a precautionary vet visit, Dozer returned home and has since been inspired to join the cause supported by the Maryland Half—cancer research—by accepting donations for his run. In his own words:

Wow…I just finished my very first Half Marathon! I was sitting in front of my house on Sunday morning when a bunch of runners came running by. They looked like they were having such fun so i decided to join them. I forgot to tell my Mom that I was leaving and she was really upset! Everyone was really nice to me so I just kept running passing first a sign that said Mile 3 then Mile 4 and so on until I saw this big sign that said Finish and everyone stopped running. Along the way i heard people talking about raising money for Cancer Research and I heard stories about people’s loved ones. I was moved to take action so I set up this page to help out.

Dozer was awarded a medal by race organizers today. You know, if shiny jewelry’s involved, running marathons just may be my thing after all