SARTELL -- Some dogs were furry, others were drooling but all were excited to go for a walk this (Saturday) morning in Sartell.

Bark for Life 4
Bark For Life 2016 Walk Photo by: Chrissy Gaetke, WJON
Bark for Life 4

Over 100 people gathered at Pinecone Central Park for the Bark For Life Walk to support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

Event Coordinator Jessica Ostendorf says "It [the walk] promotes the human animal bond and how pets are great caretakers for people who are going through cancer treatments."

Walkers and their dogs walked a total of one and a half miles on the Pinecone Central Dog Park path.

Other than the walk the event included a silent auction and other contests walkers could do with their dogs.

Ostendorf says last year Relay for Life raised nearly $6,000 and this year's goal is to raise $10,000. 

All proceeds from the event go toward supporting cancer research.

Bark for Life 2016 Walk Photo by: Chrissy Gaetke, WJON
Bark for Life 2016 Walk Photo by: Chrissy Gaetke, WJON
Bark for Life 2016 Walk Photo by: Chrissy Gaetke, WJON

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