Petting up close and personal

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

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Staff photos by DARWIN WEIGEL

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Mary Ratcliff of Lexington Park had her hands full with, from left, Huckleberry, Colleen and Buster. Ratcliff is part of Second Hope Rescue that works with the Humane Society to place pets. At left, Sherie Rajewski and Justice of Mechanicsville run at the event.

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Ryan Moore, 4 1/2, of Lexington Park gets a close up look at the big and friendly Diesel of Valley Lee on Saturday at the Humane Society of Calvert County's annual Pet Day 5K on Solomons Island. The animal shelter fundraiser attracted a large group of four and two-legged runners and walkers.

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