Lend-a-Paw fundraiser filled with activities

To celebrate the animals who lend a paw to mental health, while raising lifesaving funds for homeless pets in the Minot community, Souris Valley Animal Shelter is holding a 5K Color Run/Walk/Roll at a Lend-a-Paw Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Oak Park.

The Minot Police Department will be bringing its therapy K9 to share life-saving stories.

The event includes a color run/walk/roll with a special award ceremony, vendors, bouncy houses, a creative paw-casso canvas art activity, face painting, balloon animals and more. Even Disney Princess Moana is coming.

Participants are invited to visit the "Our Therapists Have Paws" tribute banner, where they'll have the opportunity to honor the animals who have made a positive impact on their lives.