Taking It to the People—Larry the Dog in Times Square!

Guest blog by Larry the Dog, Team ASPCA’s canine ambassador and anti-puppy mill crusader

Hey, Larry the dog here. When we last spoke I had just announced my decision to join Team ASPCA at the Los Angeles Rock N Roll Half Marathon to help bring an end to puppy mills. I want to raise awareness about this cruel industry, and I know that supporting the ASPCA is one of the best ways to help! And let’s be honest: I’ve been going a little heavy on the kibble and could stand to lose a few pounds. It’s okay, you can say it. I know it’s true.

The race in sunny LA is just a few weeks away, and it’s time to kick my training into high gear. Apparently you’re not supposed to run 13.1 miles by relying only on the training provided by playing fetch. I needed to find a place not only to keep my training going, but also to help spread awareness about the sad reality of puppy mills. Living in New York, there was only one place I could think of to run…Times Square! It wasn’t easy. There were a lot of people competing for attention. But I think by the end day I got my point across and got in some great training. See for yourself:

And, don’t forget, one of the best ways you can help me is by supporting me as a member of Team ASPCA. You can also help me raise awareness from now until race day by using the hashtag #seeLarryrun on Twitter.