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Lampart took on the challenge to raise funds for Best Friends Animal Society for its new veterinary clinicat its sanctuary near Kanab, Utah. He was successful, raising more than $50,000 along the way. Why Best Friends? Lampart said he hoped raising the funds would help "enable the clinic to diagnose and investigate illness more quickly so that all the animals in the Society's care are healthy, happy and ready for their forever homes." He and his wife, Martha, are long-time, loyal supporters of Best Friends and usually visit the Society's sanctuary in Kanab at least once a year. They have adopted five dogs from Best Friends in the past seven years, and Martha says she tries to keep Floyd away from the "Old Friends" area of the sanctuary because he always finds another dog that "needs him." That is exactly what happened on the ride. Lampart now has a new family member named Fuzzy, a dog he rescued back in July from the side of the road in El Centro, Calif. After weeks in the shelter without being adopted (and with Floyd unable to get Fuzzy out of his mind) Martha adopted Fuzzy and had him flown across the country to New York, where he waits anxiously to greet Floyd tomorrow. Lampart predicted the ride would be a monster, and it turned out he was right. Averaging 60-80 miles a day, depending on weather and road conditions, Lampart spent more than half of his time camping at state parks. Traveling alone and unsupported, he carried everything on his bike, including his tent, sleeping bag and clothes. Asked how he felt about arriving back in New York, he said: "I see the light at the end of the tunnel." Although the ride is complete, animal lovers can still donate to Best Friends as part of Floyd's ride by visiting: www.facebook.com/PedalForPawsBikeRideBestFriends Floyd arrives at Tri Lake Humane Society after his 11,500 mile bike ride Whether you're here for a weekend or a lifetime, you'll enjoy your stay. Village of Tupper Lake Visit Today tupper-lake.com tupperlakeny.gov (518) 359-3341 LOCALadk Magazine Fall into Winter 2013 13

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