Mike Meldman - Explore Big Sky

howlin’at
the Moon
Snowshoe
Shuffle
Photos by bozeman Pet Pics
24 March 4, 2011
The Seventh Annual Howlin’ at the
Moon Snowshoe Shuffle was a great
success this year, raising a record
$18,195 for Heart of the Valley Animal
Shelter. Event organizer, Tracie
Pabst, says the Saturday, February 26
event at Moonlight Basin was “a howlin’
good time.”
“Dogs happily chased balls and played,
awaiting the start of the snowshoe,”
she says. After the walk, the party
convened around a blazing bonfire and
in the Headwaters Grille for chili.
During the raffle, Auctioneer Cory
Vellinga energized the evening with
big Sky Weekly
howlin’ at the Moon Snowshoe Shuffle raises
record amount for animal Shelter
his “fast talking enthusiasm.” $8500
in prizes had been donated by local
businesses, and winners went home
with trips, skis and gifts. Goody bags
included dog and people treats and
event t-shirts. After, the crowd filled
the Madison Lodge to capacity, dancing
to live music from Mountain Grip.
Pabst reported that of the five HOV
shelter dogs “strutting their stuff on
stage,” two were adopted. Ajax and
Pepsi, husky mixes, and Osa, an Australian
Shepherd mix, are still waiting.
heartofthevalleyshelter.org
moonlightbasin.com