Put on your walking shoes and grab your leashes!

The Cavenaugh Thumperthon will be held Saturday, September 15, at Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge.

The annual 5k race honors Donald Cavenaugh, who was an avid runner and animal lover, and his longtime furry running partner Thumper.

Proceeds from the race benefit the NEA Humane Society.

Prizes will be awarded for both dogs and their owners. 

There will also be a Kids Fun Run following the race.  Every child, 12 or younger, who participates will receive a winners' medal.

The 2012 Summer Games in London are over.  But, your pooch can still take home the gold.

Northeast Arkansans for Animals (NAFA) will host the 2012 Canine Olympics this Saturday, August 25, at Petco in Jonesboro.

Registration begins at 2 p.m. followed by the games at 2:30.

Competing canines can go for the gold, silver or bronze in categories such as “timed sit-stay,” “timed treat wait” and “most catches.”

Not only will there be cool prizes for your pups, there will also be plenty of candy for the kids.

The second annual Cavenaugh Thumperthon 5K will be a part of the festivities at this year’s Beatles at the Ridge music festival in Walnut Ridge. The event, which will benefit the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, will take place in Stewart Park at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 15.

This year the 5K will be a part of The Ridge Rider Running Series and it will also kick off Beatles at the Ridge.