Love and leashes: Join Hershey’s at HSMC’s Dog Mom Day celebration

Meet Hershey's, a lovable Mountain Dog mix at the Humane Society of Marion County.

A medium sized black, white, and tan dog being pet by a hand.

352todaySophia Ewers/352todayHershey's, a 3-year-old Mountain Dog mix, is available for adoption from the Humane Society of Marion County.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Earlier this month, the 352today team had the joy of meeting Kisses, a lovable pup from the Humane Society of Marion County (HSMC). Kisses has since found her forever home. This week, we were thrilled to welcome her sister, Hershey’s, for a visit.

Hershey’s, a 3-year-old Mountain Dog mix, is basically Kisses’ twin – just as sweet, but with a braver spirit. Weighing in at 78 pounds, she’s a big bundle of love who wasted no time exploring her surroundings and charming everyone she met.

Austin Burnett from HSMC describes Hershey’s as delightfully silly and endlessly enthusiastic. “She doesn’t know anything else except how to love,” he shared. Hershey’s is playful with other dogs, gentle with cats, and ready to bring joy to the right home.

Hershey's warmed right up to a crowd of new people. — Hershey’s warmed right up to a crowd of new people. Courtesy: Sophia Ewers/352today

Hershey's loved receiving all of the belly rubs. — Hershey’s warmed right up to a crowd of new people. Courtesy: Sophia Ewers/352today

Even if you’re not looking to adopt right now, you can still support pups like Hershey’s at HSMC’s 2^nd Annual Dog Mom 5k Walk/Run – dog dads welcome too! Lace up your sneakers and leash up your furry friends to celebrate National Dog Mom Day with either a 5k or 1 mile loop.

Who knows? One of HSMC’s adoptable dogs attending might just be your paw-fect addition.

Participants will receive a commemorative shirt and a finisher medal with their registration. Sign up today at: giveffect.com/campaigns/37188-dog-mom-5k.