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Independence Day for the Lives We Save …

Independence Day for the Lives We Save …

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Happy Independence Day Indeed!!

What a great event on the day that our country celebrates its’ Independence Day and what an honor to walk in such a historical event in Evanston as it celebrated a 150-years of Independence. We walked in this parade with a new sense of freedom as we began to acknowledge what this day meant to the lives we saved. Each one should not of been at this parade. Each one had no time left, no where to go and no one left to care. But then a new future opened up when Wagging Hearts became involved. Lives were saved, one-by-one with the combined help of our foster community, volunteers and supporters who allow us to provide them with a new future. A few lives now have a new sense of independence, on a new road to freedom. This parade provided an opportunity to walk in the sunshine while looking for a new forever family amongst the many who gathered along Central Street. The colors, sounds and movements were a sight to behold as the procession moved along to the beat of the day!

Watching all the participating floats and organizations who brought their talent and energy to such a bright, beautiful day. The crowd was loud, happy and dedicated to whooping it up for a little puppy love and entertainment! Wagging Hearts brought a sea of green in the form of our volunteers, fosters, adopters and board members. Two-legged and four-legged alike. The many dogs that walked are available for adoption. We could not have been prouder, or walked taller, next to the dedicated hearts that came out to help walk our rescues. From the hearts of those who were saved and placed on the road to freedom…thank you for all you do!

We could NOT do this without each and every one of our fosters, adopters, volunteers and supporters. We hope you enjoy a look at this very special ‘Independence Day’ for our adoptables and our rescue. Happy Fourth of July sweet friends and family.

 

Dog’s on Parade in Evanston Today at 2:00 PM!

Dog’s on Parade in Evanston Today at 2:00 PM!

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Happy Fourth of July Family & Friends!!

Wagging Hearts is proud to be celebrating our Independence Day by kicking off the day riding on a beautiful summer time float in the Evanston, Fourth of July Parade at 2:00 p.m. today. This award-winning parade will begin on Central St. at Central Park Ave. and travel east to Ryan Field at Ashland Ave. Lawn chairs may be placed along the Central St. parade route beginning at 6 a.m. on July 1 in accordance with the city ordinance.

The day should not end there, Evanston has an evening of fun for you and your family filled with music, fireworks and memories. Check it out and don’t miss a chance to view some of the lives that Wagging Hearts has saved! We look forward to a day of furtastic fun with family and friends, hope to see you there!!

Independence Day Activities

Evanston Fourth of July Association Schedule of Events

Evanston Fireworks

Evanston: What You Need to Know

Enjoy the day but please remember to keep a close eye on our furbabies. The intensity of the sounds and noises can provide moments of terror for our family members. Please remember an animals sense of hearing is much more sensitive than us; approximately twice the hearing range and detect sounds 4 times better. Sounds at times can cause physical pain so keep a diligent watch and tuck your fearful pets away where the sounds are muffled and their anxiety lessened. Check on them often and add buffering sounds such as a fan or music. Good luck and may everyone enjoy the day at their pace and leisure. Hope to see you at the parade!!

4th of July Parade

4th of July Parade

Everyone here at Wagging Hearts is proud to announce that we will be walking in the Evanston 4th of July Parade!

The parade runs from  Central Park Avenue East on Central Street to Ashland Avenue, beginning at 2:00 PM.

Be on the look out for us! We have some nifty things to hand out along the way!