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Hi Everyone,

The 2nd Annual "Furry" Fall Festival is fast approaching.
Prior to the Pets for U.S. Vets DogParty is a Bike Run held by the Claysville American Legion Post 639. They are raising $$$ for the Veteran's Fund in addition to what we raise on Oct. 8. Bikes, cars and trucks are welcome to participate. What a great way to wrap up the summer!

We also have a wonderful online fundraiser going with Stephanie MacCartney's Scentsy Candles. Please visit her site to order some of the wonderful and safe flameless home aromas; safe for senior apartments and homes with small children and pets...think Holiday gifts! She will be at the Furry Fall Festival but you can order online prior to the DogParty. A good part of her proceeds go directly to the Veterans Fund. Check it out at http://www.smaccartney.scentsy.us/ and click on "PETS for U.S. Vets" to view the products.


Here is a summary of what will be going on at the DogParty on October 8th, 2011. I will continue to update the schedule of events as we get closer to the date.

(times are approximate due to expected chaos) :-)

*Pre-registration forms are available at:
* 84 Fitness Center (across from 84 Lumber Rt. 519)
* The Washington Area Humane Society (Rt. 136)
* Petco (in the Wal-Mart Plaza)

If you can't make it to the DogParty, please stop by the front desk of 84 Fitness Center and order a few $10 "Pets for U.S. Vets" T-Shirts. Thanks for helping!

9:00- registration and check in - $10 donation

(all entrants receive a one week FREE pass to 84 Fitness Center)

*KIDS 12 years and under and all DOGS FREE

10:00- Beginning "thank you" to all of our veterans past and present

Claysville American Legion Post 639 Honor Guard presentation

Singing of the National Anthem by the Washington Festival Chorale

Pledge of Allegiance

A special moment to honor the 9/11 Search and Rescue Dogs

10:30- Dog Walk around the ball fields

11:00-3:00Blessing of the Animals with Father Mike Ruffalo / Immaculate Conception Church

Vendor food for purchase with Stephanie Wolfe

Mr. John Lege "That Guy With the Birds" http://www.budwings.com/

OG West Penn Schutzhund Club with Staci Adams

WAHS information table

Several vendors, demonstrations and tables to browse

Paul's "A" Train - a colorful train ride around the ball fields for the kids

Photos

"Silly Agility" Game for dogs and their people

"Meet and Greet" with the WAHS dogs up for adoption

Recognition of the WAHS Alumni dogs

Chinese Auction/Silent Auction-50/50

Thank you to all of our T-Shirt Sponsors, volunteers and participants

On a personal note:

I felt that this year's event would be next to impossible for me to organize. We found out in the beginning of the year that my Dad had incurable cancer and had only months to live. By the end of May, he was gone. The 2nd Annual "Furry" Fall Festival is in honor and memory of my Dad, a World War II Marine; and all of our veterans past and present. It will be a day to remember the sacrifices made by these individuals who have kept and continue to keep us safe. On the 10 year anniversary of 911 it makes me think, "Where would we be without them?"

"Working together in our community and making a difference."
See you there! Suzi