A 5K next month in Houston will help bring a K-9 dog to the Houston Police Department. Make that a 5K-9.
The Fast and the Furriest will be Saturday, July 13, at Emmett Kelly Park in Houston. A kids’ race begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the run/walk for adults at 8 a.m.
The registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Forms must be submitted by July 6 to receive a T-shirt. Race day registration will be from 6:45-7:45 a.m. the day of the race, but does not include a shirt.
Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female runners as well as the top runner in each age category: 11-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-and-over. Ribbons will be given to the top three boys and girls in the kids’ race.
Following the awards ceremony at 9:15 a.m., a K-9 demonstration will feature Cpl. Josh Campbell of the Rolla Police Department and Officer Brad Evans of the Houston Police Department. Evans will be performing with Houston’s dog, a German Sheppard named Rook.
Food and drinks will be served at 10:30 a.m.
Houston police are raising $10,000 to purchase the department’s first K-9 dog. The animal will be used for narcotics detection and raising awareness in the school district.
Registration forms may be dropped off at Houston City Hall. For more information, call city hall at 417-967-3348.