PAWS Cedar Dog Jog couldn’t ask for a better day

Nikki Hewitt and her dog Lexi approach the finish line during the 2017 PAWS Dog Jog. The run this year will be May 19 at Riverfront Park. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Matt and Scott Hansen closing on the finishing line with their dog Rusty. Rusty was the first dog to cross the finish line.

Evan and Laura Schmidt going with their dog Thor, along the Cedar for the PAWS Dog Jog.

Participants in PAWS Dog Jog travel under the Brantingham Bridge over the Cedar.

Danielle DeBower and her dog Cooper participating in the Dog Jog. This was Cooper's first Dog Jog and his first time around other dogs.

Charles City residents beginning the PAWS Dog Jog near the Labyrinth, by the Cedar River.

People and dogs gathering for the PAWS Dog Jog, Saturday, June 10. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.