THE 13TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K will be back at 7:30 a.m. in Dewey Beach, to benefit the Brandywine Valley SPCA.

The 5K run and one-mile pet-friendly walk will start on Dagsworthy Street and finish near the Dewey Beach Lions Club, where an after- party will follow, free for all participants. All proceeds go directly to help local shelter animals in need. For more information, and to register or make a donation, go to seashorestriders.com. To sign up as a volunteer, contact Cheryl Crowe at 302-745-9915 or cherylcrowe@ gmail.com.

After a year away, organizers are looking forward to a tremendous comeback. Come run for rover and party with the pets!