Breitenbach Wine Cellars Happy Tails Wine Trail

Join Breitenbach Wine Cellars on the evening of Saturday, August 28, 2021 for the first annual Happy Tails Wine Trail 5K or 1-Mile (Run or Walk) to benefit the Police K-9 Association and The Creager Family. Our unique event is nestled among the rolling, picturesque hills of Ohio's Amish countryside. Enjoy a 5K run or 1-Mile walk through our trails and celebrate afterwards with food, music, wine (21+), and a bonfire! Please note, this is a self-timed race.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To receive a t-shirt and medal, you must complete your registration by Monday, August 2, 2021. Registrations received after August 2, 2021 will be accepted, but merchandise will not be provided.

This is a dog friendly event! To be sure everyone has a great time, there are a few rules to keep everyone safe and happy:

• There is no additional dog registration required for the Breitenbach Happy Tails Wine Trail. You can simply show up with your dog contingent on the requirements listed below.
• All well behaved dogs are welcome and must be leashed with a maximum 6' lead.
• No retractable leashes.
• Waste bags are the responsibility of pet owners. Please immediately clean up after your dog.
• Dogs must be current on rabies vaccination.
• A water station will be located at the venue.
• Event organizers reserve the right to eject any aggressive, or obviously ill dog.
• Pet owners assume full responsibility for their dog. The Police K-9 Association, and all associated event organizers, cannot be held liable for any incidents or injury. By entering the event, attendees accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their dogs.

Schedule of Events:

• Friday, August 27, 2021
  • 4:00 - 6:00PM - Early Packet Pickup at Breitenbach Wine Cellars
• Saturday, August 28, 2021
  • 4:00PM - Race Day Packet Pickup Begins
  • 6:00PM - 5K and 1 Mile Races Begin
  • 7:00PM - Live K-9 Demonstration
  • 7:30PM - Bonfire, Music, Food, and Fun!

Please note, this event is separate from the PK9A 5K, to be held in downtown, Canton on Saturday, October 9, 2021. We hope you will join both events!

100% OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT:

The Police K-9 Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and charitable organization responsible for training and assisting nearly 50 active and retired K-9 teams between 20+ departments. As the need for K-9's continues to grow, so does our organization's responsibility to support these K-9 teams. There are significant costs in starting and maintaining a prosperous K-9 program. City and county financial budgets often limit needed funding for K-9's. The PK9A assists agencies by offsetting the cost of education, training, equipment, and the medical needs of both active and retired K-9's.

Deputy Michael E. Creager, II #7963
Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: Friday, September 25, 2020

A Warrior and beloved member of the Tuscarawas County Sherriff’s Office, died peacefully, early Friday, September 25, 2020, surrounded by his family following a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio on November 27, 1974, Mike was a son of Deberah (Gus) Zoppi of Midvale and the late Michael E. Creager. Mike was a 1993 graduate of Indian Valley High School; and prior pursuing a career in law enforcement, worked for Marlite at Dover and served as the caretaker of the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. It was during this time Mike began working as a Reserve Deputy with the Tuscarawas County Sherriff’s Office and was part of the Mounted Unit. In 2010, he became a Road Deputy and transitioned into the K-9 Unit. His partner, Fygo, a Belgian Malinois, became a State of Ohio certified patrol/narcotics detection K-9. Together, Mike and Fygo trained with the Police K-9 Association (PK9A), where Mike served as a Board Member. Mike and Fygo also worked as members of the Tuscarawas County Sherriff’s Office SWAT team. Mike was a talented K-9 trainer who had the opportunity to travel throughout the United States to work with other departments as they trained their K-9 officers. Mike’s world, however, revolved around his daughters. There isn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He was a skilled craftsman who enjoyed making special furniture for his daughters and then helped them to paint and finish their pieces. He also enjoyed making custom wooden flags. He will be missed by many for his willingness to help others, his fun-loving spirit, and selfless acts. K-9 Fygo is now living the best retired life with his loving, extended family.