Friday, October, 18, 2013 - 9:09:43 AM

photo by Gord Bowes

Anita Kaiser (left), Melissa Bennet and Michelle Marie Boutilier demonstrate yoga poses along Sabrina, dressed in a bumble bee costume for the occasion, to promote "Downward Facing Dog-A-Thon," a fundraiser for the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Oct. 27.

Yoga lovers gather to support SPCA

Yoga lovers are uniting for a fundraiser to help the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA. Its the Downward Facing Dog-A-Thon and its happening this Oct. 27 at the 245 Dartnell Rd. animal shelter. Were hoping the dog lovers of Hamilton will come out to support a good cause, says Melissa Bennet of the SPCA, who is organizing the event along with Anita Kaiser and Michelle Marie Boutilier of Yoga Loves Hamilton. Registration for the morning yoga marathon begins at 7:30 a.m.; the event runs from 8 a.m. until noon. Along with four different yoga classes, there will be a prize for the best photo of a pet in a Halloween costume and a veterinarian will be on site to answer questions. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Registration is $20. Registration is free if you raise $50 and a free T-shirt is handed out to anyone raising over $100. For more information or to register, email yogaloveshamilton@outlook.com.

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Yoga lovers gather to support SPCA