By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
Dogs will get a head start on Easter this year with a fun-filled egg hunt packed with treats just for them.
The Hays Recreation Commission is hosting the Doggie Day Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. April 13 at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex. Registration closes on April 9 and is $1.
Gail Wickham, youth and senior program director, said the sixth-annual event was inspired by her love of dogs and a desire to create something fun for fellow pet owners in the community.
"This is their day. We zero in on the dogs and let them have their day and fun of an Easter egg hunt," Wickham said.
You can register online or at the Hays Recreation Center, 1105 Canterbury Drive.
The event was designed as a springtime social outing for dogs of all breeds and their owners. Dogs sniff out eggs filled with treats, and each participant receives a treat bag and a photo opportunity.
Although registration is encouraged to help with planning, walk-ins are welcome. However, dogs must be vaccinated, and leashes are recommended unless the dog can be reliably controlled off-leash.
Wickham highlighted several benefits of the egg hunt, including the chance for dogs and their owners to bond and connect with fellow participants.
"Just enjoy being with your animal and doing something fun with them, rather than leaving them at home in the backyard, but actually participating and doing something fun with your pet," she said.
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