The Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) in Tarrytown, Mutt Strut and Friends Virtual event ended with a tie for Top Pet. These pets and all the entrants and their owners raised awareness and funds to help the NRVT build more trails.
Pet siblings, Lily and Cody, owned by Anna Rendell- Baker of Wilton received the most votes. The co-winners will receive Cannondale Bikes, Joy Food fresh pet food and dog spa services from Passages East of Wilton. The Video Star of the virtual event was Mruczus the cat, owned by Aleksandra Gierszewska of Norwalk.
Mutt Strut and Friends Virtual had 36 pet participants that vied for the three top prizes. Entrants included 32 dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages, three sassy cats and one lamb stuffed animal named Liam. Winners will receive their trophies when meetings are permitted.
During the Coronavirus crisis, the NRVT”™s trail use skyrocketed by 245%. The NRVT has 8 miles of completed trails and 22 more miles to build. Events and online donations help build more community-friendly, multipurpose trails.