{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Second \u2018Hiking for a Paws\u2019 is Saturday &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ClgDOFGfMk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/second-hiking-for-a-paws-is-saturday\/\">Second \u2018Hiking for a Paws\u2019 is Saturday<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/second-hiking-for-a-paws-is-saturday\/embed\/#?secret=ClgDOFGfMk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Second \u2018Hiking for a Paws\u2019 is Saturday&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"ClgDOFGfMk\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Guys-with-dogs-on-hike-2x.jpg","thumbnail_width":324,"thumbnail_height":432,"description":"With warmer weather in the air, the Knox-Whitley Humane Association is taking steps to gear up its Hiking for a Paws Program. The program allows the opportunity for shelter dogs to get out of their confines, stretch their legs, and just be a dog. In addition, it is an opportunity for the dogs to learn social skills by interacting with humans and other dogs, making them more adoptable. Saturday will feature two parts to the program as organizers host the second orientation event, followed by a by a hike to Bark Camp Creek. \u201cIt is an easy trail, flat with a gentle decline,\u201d said Hiking for a Paws organizer Christian Mansfield. However, before a new hiker can participate in the program, he or she must first complete one of the orientation sessions. \u201cMy goal is to have two hikes per month,\u201d Mansfield said, emphasizing that hikers are not obligated to participate in every one. Shelter staff will select the dogs to participate in each hike. The goal is to have two people for every dog so someone does not have to attempt to hold several dogs at one time. \u201cA hiker does not have to manage a dog. That is completely the individual\u2019s choice,\u201d Mansfield said. New member orientation will begin at 11 a.m. at the shelter located at 66 Busy Lane, off of Fifth Street Road in Corbin. The hike will follow, weather permitting. \u201cWe are really watching the weather, because there is a 50 percent chance of showers,\u201d Mansfield said noting if there is a long duration of showers, the hike will be cancelled. Participants are asked to come to orientation ready to hike, meaning with hiking shoes, water, and something for lunch. The distance of the hike is approximately 4.5 miles. More information is available on the Knox\u2013Whitley Humane Association Facebook Page, or by calling Mansfield at (606) 401-3044. &nbsp; &nbsp;"}