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Erin Holst, left, and Tara Kane, right, registertheir team for the Cedar Valley Chase on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (Dawn J. Sagert/Courier Staff Photographer)
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Chase for charity
By MATTHEW WILDE, Courier Staff Writer
CEDAR FALLS --- Charity is serious business.
About 50 two-person teams nearly knocked the doors off the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Saturday to win the inaugural Cedar Valley Chase.
When organizer Sarah Pauls yelled "go" at high noon, participants flew out of the building as if she'd screamed "fire."
Teams paid $40 to compete in the event patterned after CBS's "The Amazing Race" and "City Chase." The object is to complete 10 of 12 challenges ranging from physical to intellectual --- but all a little whacky --- the quickest. The top three teams get prizes, while an estimated $4,000 in entry fees and sponsorships go to the Cedar Valley United Way.
Pauls and a few co-workers from ME&V came up with the concept, thinking it's a great way to get the under-40 crowd excited about giving and something people who aren't great athletes could do.
Don't tell the Wicked Witches, otherwise known as Tara Kane of Waterloo and Erin Holst of Cedar Falls, they aren't stellar athletes. Both believe their jogging and kickball prowess will serve them well. And they said they'll do anything --- well, almost anything --- to win.
"We are very competitive; we just wanted one more thing to win," Holst said with sarcasm. "I don't want to go in water. Last year I did the mud run and almost died."
Twelve challenges were spread throughout Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Teams were given a map and could go to any stop they chose in no particular order.
Until participants opened packets at the start of the race, nobody knew that challenges like dressing a goat, having a body part waxed and playing with pudding covered pumpkins blindfolded awaited.
Holst and Kane, sporting witch hats, traded in their broomsticks for a black Ford Edge to fly to the challenges.
"We're going to have a lot of fun," Kane said.
The same goes for the volunteers. Jennifer Simmer and Kelly Knott were having a ball watching teams try to put dog clothes on baby goats in a tent on Clark Drive in Cedar Falls. There were four outfits to choose from, including a Santa Clause coat.
"I think the participants are a little more skittish than the goats," Knott said laughing.
The animals, owned by Simmer's father, were more than willing participants. But that didn't make putting on a sweater and shoes any easier for Jared Hayes and Dave Guetterman.
Apparently, their goat-dressing skills weren't as sharp as expected.
"You got to go faster than that," Guetterman told his partner as he attempted to put shoes on each hoof. "We did not pick the best outfit."
At Farmers State Bank in Cedar Falls, the guys seemed to get the short end of the stick at the "Wax it Off" challenge. Participants had to choose if they wanted hair ripped off an arm, leg or face.
A few yells of discomfort from the back room didn't chase Ross Cain, who is far from being naturally hairless, away as he waited in line. Eventually, it was his turn.
Emily Ball generously applied the wax on Cain's leg. Rip!
"Oh, that was gross," Ball said after looking at the hair-filled fabric square.
Cain immediately replied, "I think it was more painful for her than me. I'll be back to finish the rest later."
Several teams commented before the race that a chance to help the community and fun enticed them to enter. Knott, who's also senior director for community resources, said the money raised will be used by United Way to help kids, provide income stability for local residents and help vulnerable populations, like the elderly.
Knott said applications for assistance are available. Money will be disbursed starting July 1.
"We want to win, but the most important is to help out the community and the United Way," Holst said.
Contact Matthew Wilde
at (319) 291-1579 or
matt.wilde@wcfcourier.com.
About 50 two-person teams nearly knocked the doors off the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Saturday to win the inaugural Cedar Valley Chase.
When organizer Sarah Pauls yelled "go" at high noon, participants flew out of the building as if she'd screamed "fire."
Teams paid $40 to compete in the event patterned after CBS's "The Amazing Race" and "City Chase." The object is to complete 10 of 12 challenges ranging from physical to intellectual --- but all a little whacky --- the quickest. The top three teams get prizes, while an estimated $4,000 in entry fees and sponsorships go to the Cedar Valley United Way.
Pauls and a few co-workers from ME&V came up with the concept, thinking it's a great way to get the under-40 crowd excited about giving and something people who aren't great athletes could do.
Don't tell the Wicked Witches, otherwise known as Tara Kane of Waterloo and Erin Holst of Cedar Falls, they aren't stellar athletes. Both believe their jogging and kickball prowess will serve them well. And they said they'll do anything --- well, almost anything --- to win.
"We are very competitive; we just wanted one more thing to win," Holst said with sarcasm. "I don't want to go in water. Last year I did the mud run and almost died."
Twelve challenges were spread throughout Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Teams were given a map and could go to any stop they chose in no particular order.
Until participants opened packets at the start of the race, nobody knew that challenges like dressing a goat, having a body part waxed and playing with pudding covered pumpkins blindfolded awaited.
Holst and Kane, sporting witch hats, traded in their broomsticks for a black Ford Edge to fly to the challenges.
"We're going to have a lot of fun," Kane said.
The same goes for the volunteers. Jennifer Simmer and Kelly Knott were having a ball watching teams try to put dog clothes on baby goats in a tent on Clark Drive in Cedar Falls. There were four outfits to choose from, including a Santa Clause coat.
"I think the participants are a little more skittish than the goats," Knott said laughing.
The animals, owned by Simmer's father, were more than willing participants. But that didn't make putting on a sweater and shoes any easier for Jared Hayes and Dave Guetterman.
Apparently, their goat-dressing skills weren't as sharp as expected.
"You got to go faster than that," Guetterman told his partner as he attempted to put shoes on each hoof. "We did not pick the best outfit."
At Farmers State Bank in Cedar Falls, the guys seemed to get the short end of the stick at the "Wax it Off" challenge. Participants had to choose if they wanted hair ripped off an arm, leg or face.
A few yells of discomfort from the back room didn't chase Ross Cain, who is far from being naturally hairless, away as he waited in line. Eventually, it was his turn.
Emily Ball generously applied the wax on Cain's leg. Rip!
"Oh, that was gross," Ball said after looking at the hair-filled fabric square.
Cain immediately replied, "I think it was more painful for her than me. I'll be back to finish the rest later."
Several teams commented before the race that a chance to help the community and fun enticed them to enter. Knott, who's also senior director for community resources, said the money raised will be used by United Way to help kids, provide income stability for local residents and help vulnerable populations, like the elderly.
Knott said applications for assistance are available. Money will be disbursed starting July 1.
"We want to win, but the most important is to help out the community and the United Way," Holst said.
Contact Matthew Wilde
at (319) 291-1579 or
matt.wilde@wcfcourier.com.
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thedude wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:58 AM:
" I think the "kids" enjoyed the attention by being dressed. And we were dressed up at one of the challenges. Lighten up, this wasn't Agriprocessors. I think I'll grab a hamburger now... "
Get Real wrote on Nov 2, 2008 10:02 AM:
" Yep, that's right lighten up, it's just an animal. Lack of compassion runs rampant anymore. There can always be something worse, rather like better to be raped then murdered, boy that makes a person feel better. Yes, the animals had a grand time, fine you dressed up you had a choice they didn't. Ignorance is unfortunate but it's reality, right Dude! "
hetfield wrote on Nov 2, 2008 10:53 AM:
" Get Real wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:24 AM:
" Using animals in a ridiculous way for CHARITY entertainment. How sad. Leave the animals out of human nonsense. And not one organizer or participant thought this totally inappropriate and stopped it? Again how sad, where's the compassion for all we share the Earth with not just man.
Next time why don't you dress up an unwilling human? Some humans are so clueless and they teach their kids the same.
Animals do SO much for humans, the least we can do is give them respect.
This is not a Halloween pet costume contest to benefit an Animal Shelter where the pets know their owners that dress them up and not in a race to do so. Again sad. "
give me a break! this was a charity event and I'm sure the kids werent injured. wake up and do somethign productive isntead of poo pooing those who are helping the community, kids included!
WTG United Way participants! "
" Using animals in a ridiculous way for CHARITY entertainment. How sad. Leave the animals out of human nonsense. And not one organizer or participant thought this totally inappropriate and stopped it? Again how sad, where's the compassion for all we share the Earth with not just man.
Next time why don't you dress up an unwilling human? Some humans are so clueless and they teach their kids the same.
Animals do SO much for humans, the least we can do is give them respect.
This is not a Halloween pet costume contest to benefit an Animal Shelter where the pets know their owners that dress them up and not in a race to do so. Again sad. "
give me a break! this was a charity event and I'm sure the kids werent injured. wake up and do somethign productive isntead of poo pooing those who are helping the community, kids included!
WTG United Way participants! "
Love My Dobe wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:48 AM:
" Dressing up a goat? Remember the guy who tried to put the nightie on the sheep at HCC? Hope this doesn't start another sick animal acts! "
Get Real wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:38 PM:
" Make fun of and excuse inappropriate, lack of compassion behavior all you want, doesn't change it was wrong, period. Nothing positive about being unkind, nothing, be it to/with a human or an animal. Again SAD that so called charitable humans behaved in such a manner. Can't buy compassion, it is learned behavior from those before you, remember that parents.
Have all the fun you want adults, leave the animals out of it when it is something like this that in any way may scare or hurt an animal, not cool, not humane, not appropriate. Thumbs down to those that participated, no WTG from this humane human.
I will also write the United Way and hope others do too, they need to make some guidelines on their fund raising, since so called educated adults from the elite side of town can't figure it out. Next time take little infants and do this, since no harm is done and see what the H people say. "
Have all the fun you want adults, leave the animals out of it when it is something like this that in any way may scare or hurt an animal, not cool, not humane, not appropriate. Thumbs down to those that participated, no WTG from this humane human.
I will also write the United Way and hope others do too, they need to make some guidelines on their fund raising, since so called educated adults from the elite side of town can't figure it out. Next time take little infants and do this, since no harm is done and see what the H people say. "
Love My Dobe wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:39 PM:
" To Get Real You must be a big animal lover as I am. Hope you didn't take my comment as I was making a joke about what happened at HCC. That was not a joke and I think it's bad when animals are put in ugly situations for human enjoyment. I wish animals could voice their say. Maybe this world would understand them like we do. ... Let's all treat all God's creations as he would want us to,2 or 4 legged, we all are here to get along. "
hetfield wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:20 PM:
" get real, get real. let me get this right. you have humans who paid to help this community, who gave up a saturday to do something to help. You had an owner of some little lambs offer his animals to help. you have him there to assist. you have not hurt one of these animals. and you think they are inhumane?
You are what is wrong with the left in this country. hiding behind some great cause at the expense of assisting others.
Tell you what, when you write your little letter to the united way, enclose your $40 check or money order, as they need your help.
Whatever you do, do not go out to eat any meat, eggs, fish, or anything else that these poor animals produce to feed our country. dont wear suede or leather.
Again thumbs up and kudos to the folks who participated in this funraiser! you had a great day to help the community. regardless of the naysayers. "
You are what is wrong with the left in this country. hiding behind some great cause at the expense of assisting others.
Tell you what, when you write your little letter to the united way, enclose your $40 check or money order, as they need your help.
Whatever you do, do not go out to eat any meat, eggs, fish, or anything else that these poor animals produce to feed our country. dont wear suede or leather.
Again thumbs up and kudos to the folks who participated in this funraiser! you had a great day to help the community. regardless of the naysayers. "
Get Real wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:50 PM:
" As someone called you in another blog, (hatefield), I want to thank you as you are one of the righties that have helped Obama take the election.
Keep it up, you have been a big help! I suggest you get your right wingdinger rear out to a local Shelter and volunteer, might just wake your closed mind/ears and eyes up to the world of compassion and (inhumane humans), instead of living like one yourself.
Enjoy that church pew you so proudly sit on each Sunday, oh the righteous, they no not what they do nor say! You better learn to share the Earth with all, be it the lefties, the gays, the rest of the sinners like yourself and the animals or you will be a very miserable indivual your whole life. You don't even admit a blatant wrong when the picture stares you in the face.
GO OBAMA!!!!
No offense taken Dobe Lover : ), take care of that breed, they take a bad rap. "
Keep it up, you have been a big help! I suggest you get your right wingdinger rear out to a local Shelter and volunteer, might just wake your closed mind/ears and eyes up to the world of compassion and (inhumane humans), instead of living like one yourself.
Enjoy that church pew you so proudly sit on each Sunday, oh the righteous, they no not what they do nor say! You better learn to share the Earth with all, be it the lefties, the gays, the rest of the sinners like yourself and the animals or you will be a very miserable indivual your whole life. You don't even admit a blatant wrong when the picture stares you in the face.
GO OBAMA!!!!
No offense taken Dobe Lover : ), take care of that breed, they take a bad rap. "
hetfield wrote on Nov 2, 2008 8:08 PM:
" Get Real wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:50 PM:
" As someone called you in another blog, (hatefield), I want to thank you as you are one of the righties that have helped Obama take the election.
Keep it up, you have been a big help! I suggest you get your right wingdinger rear out to a local Shelter and volunteer, might just wake your closed mind/ears and eyes up to the world of compassion and (inhumane humans), instead of living like one yourself.
Enjoy that church pew you so proudly sit on each Sunday, oh the righteous, they no not what they do nor say! You better learn to share the Earth with all, be it the lefties, the gays, the rest of the sinners like yourself and the animals or you will be a very miserable indivual your whole life. You don't even admit a blatant wrong when the picture stares you in the face.
GO OBAMA!!!!
See the lefties are nuts! since I applaud the efforts of people who help others without govt. assistance, I am a sinner!
Again, thanks United Way and those who would rather help others instead of posting their rabble on blogs. Get Real is just another example of how the left needs government to help others, not the citizens of this great country.
Nice. "
" As someone called you in another blog, (hatefield), I want to thank you as you are one of the righties that have helped Obama take the election.
Keep it up, you have been a big help! I suggest you get your right wingdinger rear out to a local Shelter and volunteer, might just wake your closed mind/ears and eyes up to the world of compassion and (inhumane humans), instead of living like one yourself.
Enjoy that church pew you so proudly sit on each Sunday, oh the righteous, they no not what they do nor say! You better learn to share the Earth with all, be it the lefties, the gays, the rest of the sinners like yourself and the animals or you will be a very miserable indivual your whole life. You don't even admit a blatant wrong when the picture stares you in the face.
GO OBAMA!!!!
See the lefties are nuts! since I applaud the efforts of people who help others without govt. assistance, I am a sinner!
Again, thanks United Way and those who would rather help others instead of posting their rabble on blogs. Get Real is just another example of how the left needs government to help others, not the citizens of this great country.
Nice. "
hetfield wrote on Nov 2, 2008 8:20 PM:
" oh and not to be cruel but my neighbor just brought home the biggest buck I have ever seen! It is hanging from his garage rafters and it is a beauty! I'm going over for some fresh meat as he is grilling!
Good job neighbor for helping the farmers and all the car travelers out on the highway! hunters are our friends! "
Good job neighbor for helping the farmers and all the car travelers out on the highway! hunters are our friends! "
Catlore wrote on Nov 2, 2008 9:49 PM:
" There is no excuse or reason for using (abusing)animals as entertainment. Certainly the organizers could come up with an event that didn't require terrorizing an animal. This type of event teaches children that animals are "things", not living beings deserving of respect. "
justwow wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:49 AM:
" ...how do you know the goats didn't like it? Maybe they wanted to dress up for Halloween too... "
Get Real wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:57 AM:
" I will pray for your offspring hatefield, and for the rest of us that SHARE the Earth with you. ... You can't buy class nor character either. And by the way oh mighty hunter, true, respectable hunters go for the does to help thin the herd.
Go Obama! "
Go Obama! "
hetfield wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:23 AM:
" get real, doe trophy heads dont look nearly that good on the wall. "
Out-of-towner wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:46 AM:
" You guys have got to stop "kidding" around about the goats. I spoke to one of the goats after he read the Courier blogs and he felt very "baaaaahd" about the whole ordeal. Like Sarah Palin, they were very pleased with their new outfits... "
paigecmiller wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:09 AM:
" I honestly don't see the difference between dressing up a goat and dressing up a dog for halloween? I love animals, but I don't understand how the word "terrorizing" could be associated with dressing up a goat. I think some of the bloggers may be blowing this a bit out of proportion. "
Reader54 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:56 PM:
" Get Real....
You said "Animals do SO much for humans"
I can not agree more.... steaks, pork chops, BBQ Chicken.
It was a charity event. "
You said "Animals do SO much for humans"
I can not agree more.... steaks, pork chops, BBQ Chicken.
It was a charity event. "
Get Real wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:26 PM:
" I do see a difference between being in a race to dress a baby goat or any animal when you are in a time frame to do so much less over and over again.
I don't find that the same as having a dog-pet at home that knows you and putting a costume on it and taking it to something to benefit a Shelter etc.
And I guess if you are not in an animal's hooves, paws etc then you don't know the fear/terror it feels when humans do incredibly stupid and heartless things.
I see nothing out of line in pointing out wrong is wrong, period and again very SAD that anyone would defend anything happening to an animal that is unkind for absolutely no reason except for human fun and games.
What next for the United Way since they had tigers at McElroy, goats being dressed up in this, maybe a redneck greasy pig contest, or puppymill dog races, you know the dogs that never feel a blade of grass under their feet, now that would be hysterical and worth every penny for charity? It's just an animal and they don't feel pain or have emotion, right?
I say let's have hatefield thrown in a pen with a bunch of bucks that dislike humans, the bigger the racks the better, if they do that I will donate!
I mean he has all the answers, let him put himself out there for the UW.
As long as they the UW and those that participate use animals in this fashion I will never give again.
Stop minimizing cruel behavior folks, we do it with the way kids treat each other as well, and look where that has gotten us! One selfish, selfcentered world we live in.
If you really "love" animals you would not minimize nor defend this type of thing. "
I don't find that the same as having a dog-pet at home that knows you and putting a costume on it and taking it to something to benefit a Shelter etc.
And I guess if you are not in an animal's hooves, paws etc then you don't know the fear/terror it feels when humans do incredibly stupid and heartless things.
I see nothing out of line in pointing out wrong is wrong, period and again very SAD that anyone would defend anything happening to an animal that is unkind for absolutely no reason except for human fun and games.
What next for the United Way since they had tigers at McElroy, goats being dressed up in this, maybe a redneck greasy pig contest, or puppymill dog races, you know the dogs that never feel a blade of grass under their feet, now that would be hysterical and worth every penny for charity? It's just an animal and they don't feel pain or have emotion, right?
I say let's have hatefield thrown in a pen with a bunch of bucks that dislike humans, the bigger the racks the better, if they do that I will donate!
I mean he has all the answers, let him put himself out there for the UW.
As long as they the UW and those that participate use animals in this fashion I will never give again.
Stop minimizing cruel behavior folks, we do it with the way kids treat each other as well, and look where that has gotten us! One selfish, selfcentered world we live in.
If you really "love" animals you would not minimize nor defend this type of thing. "
hetfield wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:26 PM:
" GR, thanks for taking the cause to the UW and beyond. with your help, the world will be free from us humans and our cruel ways. animals are here to help us gain utopia over the earth. to live beside us hand in hoof, and head over hind-quarters to help nurture this mother planet.
Come on! we arent talking about Michael Vick here!
have a cause but dont be the Cause!
Now if you have a cause I can help raise money with for the community I would gladly enter a ring of feisty deer. Actually a greasy pig contest would be loads of fun! Can we have the bacon when done? "
Come on! we arent talking about Michael Vick here!
have a cause but dont be the Cause!
Now if you have a cause I can help raise money with for the community I would gladly enter a ring of feisty deer. Actually a greasy pig contest would be loads of fun! Can we have the bacon when done? "
Get Real wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:50 PM:
" OK, throw Reader54 in with Hatefield and let's watch them duke it out in jello! Now that would be good! "
Get Real wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:02 AM:
" Well I was thinking about letting you take the place of the pig and a bunch of mistreated, hungry dogs can have their time and space with you ;)
Wrong is wrong, what they did was wrong and you can slice and dice it all you want, it was wrong, and I hope these organizers that have been brainstorming and collecting $$ for the UW start using their heads next time when planning fund raisers.
Keep the animals out of it, period! Unless they'd like to have a fashion show with people and pets that have either been adopted or need homes, that would be an awesome idea. Help the UW and help promote adoption.
And if they want to have edgy human stuff, fine, at least humans have a voice and choice. "
Wrong is wrong, what they did was wrong and you can slice and dice it all you want, it was wrong, and I hope these organizers that have been brainstorming and collecting $$ for the UW start using their heads next time when planning fund raisers.
Keep the animals out of it, period! Unless they'd like to have a fashion show with people and pets that have either been adopted or need homes, that would be an awesome idea. Help the UW and help promote adoption.
And if they want to have edgy human stuff, fine, at least humans have a voice and choice. "
avee wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:15 AM:
" If Obama gets elected it won’t matter. The government is going to take care of all those people that the United Way helps now so we can either do away with all charitable organizations or make them part of the government redistribution of the wealth program. No need to go out and ask people for contributions, the government will just take your money and Obama will decide who is worthy. "
xdfred wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:22 PM:
" Get Real wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:02 AM:
" Well I was thinking about letting you take the place of the pig and a bunch of mistreated, hungry dogs can have their time and space with you ;)
Wrong is wrong..." Very deep, but true.
"..what they did was wrong..." Who made you judge and jury of what wrong is? "
" Well I was thinking about letting you take the place of the pig and a bunch of mistreated, hungry dogs can have their time and space with you ;)
Wrong is wrong..." Very deep, but true.
"..what they did was wrong..." Who made you judge and jury of what wrong is? "
Get Real wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:18 PM:
" xfred said-Who made you judge and jury of what wrong is.
Somebody needs to tell people whom are obviously clueless and have a lack of compassion that when you are unkind to an animal it is WRONG, get it, got it, understand it, what about unkindness don't you people get??? It's just too bad 100 participants and the organizers couldn't figure it out on their own and this wouldn't have been a topic.
And the stupid excuse that someone is judgemental for pointing out an animal or human is mistreated is so lame, that is some real valid argument when there is no justification for something that was done that shouldn't have been. Nice compassionate world we live in, especially right here in the Cedar Valley.
Go Obama, enough of the selfish, self centered all about me people, you know like the ones that post on here. Don't blame Obama for this economic mess we are in, you picked Bush, now at least admit he led this country into complete and utter turmoil. "
Somebody needs to tell people whom are obviously clueless and have a lack of compassion that when you are unkind to an animal it is WRONG, get it, got it, understand it, what about unkindness don't you people get??? It's just too bad 100 participants and the organizers couldn't figure it out on their own and this wouldn't have been a topic.
And the stupid excuse that someone is judgemental for pointing out an animal or human is mistreated is so lame, that is some real valid argument when there is no justification for something that was done that shouldn't have been. Nice compassionate world we live in, especially right here in the Cedar Valley.
Go Obama, enough of the selfish, self centered all about me people, you know like the ones that post on here. Don't blame Obama for this economic mess we are in, you picked Bush, now at least admit he led this country into complete and utter turmoil. "
Out-of-towner wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:17 PM:
" Have any of the bloggers here written a letter to the Cedar Valley United Way expressing his/her/its views (positive or negative) on this fundraiser? Their address is:
425 Cedar Street, Suite 300
Waterloo, IA 50701
in case you want to send a donation along with your letter. "
425 Cedar Street, Suite 300
Waterloo, IA 50701
in case you want to send a donation along with your letter. "
Love My Dobe wrote on Nov 4, 2008 11:54 PM:
" All you bloggers. Us of us 4 legged friends have to stick to our opions. I am the biggest love of animals, but I have lots of fur coats in ,y closet "
Get Real wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:22 AM:
" To Love my Dobe. Sorry you have not risen to that level of compassion to know that fur coats are one of the clearest forms of vanity and lack of compassion. Please rethink that choice in your life.
And the UW will hear from me and others and no they won't get a donation. I would hope after this they would start using their heads and a little heart when it comes to their fund raisers. They would have still had 100 participants without dressing up a goat, maybe more! "
And the UW will hear from me and others and no they won't get a donation. I would hope after this they would start using their heads and a little heart when it comes to their fund raisers. They would have still had 100 participants without dressing up a goat, maybe more! "
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Get Real wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:24 AM:
Next time why don't you dress up an unwilling human? Some humans are so clueless and they teach their kids the same.
Animals do SO much for humans, the least we can do is give them respect.
This is not a Halloween pet costume contest to benefit an Animal Shelter where the pets know their owners that dress them up and not in a race to do so. Again sad. "