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More than 1,000 filled Amador Valley Community Park in Pleasanton Sunday for the Valley Humane Society's second annual pledge-driven dog walk and festival today to raise money to support animal shelter and community services.

The Pleasanton Weekly was a sponsor of the event.

Companies or groups of friends formed "dog packs" to fundraise together and walk as a team, with entry fees and donations reaching the society's $12,000 goal.

As a thank you, the dog pack that raised the most money was rewarded with a private Yappy Hour, sponsored by Main Street Meat and Fish.

The festival featured activities for dogs and their friends, including canine demos such as Flyball, Nosework, Rally Obedience, Disc/Frisbee and Performing Dogs; a costume contest and a talent contest.

Gourmet food trucks, pet-themed vendors, fun for the kids, and educational clinics added to the variety of options available to two-legged participants with cooling-off pools available to their four-legged friends.

Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada St. in Pleasanton. For more information about its activities and programs, call 426-8656 or sign on to its website at www.valleyhumane.org.

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