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Events
" The Second Annual Bozo's Run "
Sunday, September 7, 2008

The Second Annual Bozo's Motorcycle Run was held on Sunday, September 7, 2008. It was hosted by ABATE ("American Bikers Aimed Toward Education") of Columbia County, NY, in memory of "Bozo the Cat" who was a victim of animal cruelty. All funds raised from the ride ($10 per participant plus donations of canned cat and dog food, bleach, laundry detergent, paper towels, dog and cat toys and dog chews) went to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA and Animalkind.

Bozo was 18 year-old cat that fell victim to animal cruelty by a fifteen year boy. The individual was arrested on felony animal cruelty charges. Sadly, Bozo's injuries were critical and Bozo was humanly euthanized. Bozo's human companion was devastated, and his motorcycle buddies provided support during this hard time. Members of the American Bikers Aimed Toward Education ("ABATE") Chapter in Columbia County decided to have a bike "run" in memory of Bozo and to collect donations for the area's mistreated animals. Thus was born "Bozo's Run".

Bozo's Run aims to heighten awareness of animal cruelty, as well as to help fund rehabilitation of animals served by the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA and Animalkind that fall victim to abuse. "It provides a great opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts in the surrounding area to ride for such a worthwhile cause and ABATE is proud to host this event," said Bob DiRuzzio, President of ABATE of Columbia County.

Animalkind is very grateful to the bikers and ABATE for sponsoring this event.

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Animalkind Inc.is a not-for-profit welfare, protection, rescue, rights organization dedicated to the compassionate care and humane population control of abandoned, feral and stray cats in Hudson, New York (Columbia County) and the surrounding area. We promote non-lethal prevention of an unwanted litter or litters of kittens through trap, spay, neuter, release (return), (tnr, TNR). An altered cat or kitten is released into a managed colony. Felines living in such colonies are assured kind daily care. Adoption to homes providing love and care for cats and kittens is encouraged. We also provide low or no cost spaying and neutering assistance to low income pet owners and help increase public awareness and education through the media, special events, and publications to promote compassion, respect, and kindness towards all animals. (d-26)

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