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The 2009 Mutt Strut and Runway Race makes its long-awaited return!
March 5, 2009

The Houston Airport System and the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) teams up for a one-of- a kind event. The 2009 Mutt Strut and Runway Race encourages participants to bring out their dogs and walk, run or strut along one of the busy runways at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The unique setting and the opportunity to raise money and awareness for the Houston SPCA make this event extremely popular. The entire course is 3.1 miles and there will be plenty of fun family activities. Last year the race was postponed because of Hurricane Ike. Media wishing to cover the Mutt Strut and Runway Race should call for clearance by contacting the Houston Airport System Media pager at (713) 684-3482.

WHO:      Houston Airport System & Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals     

WHAT:    Mutt Strut & Runway Race

WHEN:    Saturday, March 7, 2009 George Bush Intercontinental Airport
                • 6:30a.m. – 8:00a.m. Check-in
                •8:00a.m. Walk Begins
                • 12:00p.m. Activities End

WHERE:   George Bush Intercontinental Airport 4485 Wright Road (Follow the Special Event Signs)

WHY:       Each step you take in the 2009 Mutt Strut and Runway race brings an animal that much 
               closer to finding a loving, permanent home.

For more information or photographs please contact the media hotline at (281) 233-1234.

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The Houston Airport System (HAS) served more than 50 million passengers in 2008, ranking as the 4th largest multi-airport system in the U.S. and the 6th largest airport in the world. Houston's three airports contribute more than $24 billion to the regional economy and are responsible for the employment of 151,000 people. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is the 8th busiest airport in the nation. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD) together have served the Texas Gulf Coast region for more than 150 years. For more information, visit fly2houston.com and watch "Houston Airports Today" every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on KTBU My Channel 55.