What's a Whisker Walk you Ask?
Well its alot of things ... but mostly its a fun day for families and their dogs PLUS a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser to benefit multiple animal shelters and rescue groups throughout New England.
Dozens of animal rescue groups and pet related vendors/manufacturers/sponsors come together for the first of its kind “event not to be missed” for pet lovers.
Come see exhibits, demonstrations, educational programs, special attractions, product giveaways, entertainment, auctions/raffles, food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy – both human and pet related! Click here for a brief list of events and attractions
Top off your exciting day and join us for the Walk - a leisurely (almost) ONE mile stroll on shaded, flat, grassy trails with your well behaved dog (sorry other pets must stay home)
The Whisker Walk Mission
A benefit to raise money and awareness for New England based animal shelters / rescue groups. The Whisker Walk caters to families and their pets and promotes responsible pet ownership / care and education.
Each pet rescue organization participating will have a booth and ability to do their own part of the fundraising walk. These shelters and rescues will have their friends, family and adoptee alumni participate – and/or can participate as much or little as they wish – but they are NOT required to participate in the actual walk. The animal rescue organizations will share as a collaboration of multiple animal charities all on one property to educate the community about their programs and to have FUN!
It’s a unique twist on a walk-a-thon and an event that’s never been done before! A great forum for a public relations campaign encouraging the general public to adopt a homeless pet from one of their local shelters / rescues and of course, and to show-off the wonderful dogs that we’ve all adopted out.
This event is NOT limited to dog rescue/shelters (but only dogs are allowed to participate in the walk/event.)
Caring for hundreds of thousands of neglected and abandoned animals each year throughout New England is an expensive endeavor and our shelters and programs are growing yearly throughout the region, as is the demand for all of our rescue and animal sheltering services. Since our shelters are NOT funded by the city/state or government every penny really counts! Our New England shelters and rescues count on events such as this to help continue our mission to help the animals of our community and beyond.
Come see, do and buy - and HELP THE ANIMALS!
What is it? A fun day for dogs and the humans that care for them (PLUS a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser for multiple animal shelters and rescue groups throughout New England). Multiple non profit animal rescue groups and any/all pet related vendors/manufacturers will come together for the first of its kind “event not to be missed” for pet lovers. Pet owners and animal lovers WALK to lend a paw, wing or fin for the shelters / rescues they love – as well as come to see exhibits, demonstrations, educational programs, special attractions, product giveaways, entertainment, food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy – both human and pet related!
Date: Sunday, June 8th 2008
Event hrs: Set up at 7 a.m. set up must be complete by 9 a.m.Event opens to the public at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walk starts at noon.
NO ADMISSION FEES are being charged!
Here's just some of the Whisker Walk events - Adding More Daily:
- Blessing of the Animals
- VCA Animal Hospital sponsors
Ask the Vet Booth
Rabies vaccination clinic
Low cost micro-chipping clinic
- Agility course – try your pooch on the course!
- Contests/raffles/awards
- Blue Dog Frisbee Dog performances/Weston Whirlwinds Flyball demos / Northeast Search Dog performances
- Custom ID Tags available for purchase – all dogs and puppies should be properly tagged in case they get lost!
- Poop bag raffle – deposit a poop bag and get a raffle ticket to win a great prize – you are welcome to donate as many poop bags as you can collect! Help us keep the grounds poop free and WIN A PRIZE!
- Vendor booths, rescue organizations and food!
- Pet Photos and Instant Keychains of YOUR dog
Come see, do, buy, walk, have fun, help the animals!
The Whisker Walk will be the ONLY pet event / dog walk of its kind ANYWHERE! Multiple organizations team up for the FIRST EVER joint fundraiser! If you care for pets (with or without fur) and your company relates to pets in any way shape or form then you MUST participate in this event!
The Whisker Walk will offer ANY pet related company/organization a unique opportunity to establish and strengthen their brand and public image. This event offers a great opportunity to educate attendees and receive feedback from your target market! The potential for reaching huge numbers of pet owners in today’s ever-changing marketplace will make the Whisker Walk a cost effective sales and marketing tool available. Whisker Walk MissionThe primary purpose of the Whisker Walk is to raise money and awareness for New England animal shelters and breed rescue groups (and their pets / programs) throughout the region. The Whisker Walk is all about families and their pets and to promote responsible pet ownership / care and education. Each organization that participates will have a booth and ability to do their own part of the fundraising walk – and/or can participate as much or little as they wish – they are NOT required to participate in the actual walk. The groups will share as a collaboration of multiple animal charities all on one property to educate the community about their programs. It’s a unique twist on a walk-a-thon and an event that’s never been done before! A great forum for a public relations campaign encouraging the general public to adopt a homeless pet from one of their local shelters / rescues and of course, to show-off the wonderful canines that we’ve all adopted out. This event is NOT limited to dog rescue/shelters (but only dogs are allowed to participate in the walk/event.)
Caring for hundreds of thousands of neglected and abandoned animals each year throughout New England is an expensive endeavor and our shelters and programs are growing yearly throughout the region, as is the demand for all of our rescue and animal sheltering services. Since our shelters are NOT funded by the city/state or government every penny really counts! Our New England shelters and rescues count on events such as this to help continue our mission to help the animals of our community and beyond.
THANK YOU for your support!