Questions? Ask a Whisker Walk Staff Member
or Check the Info Booth
or Check the Info Booth
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pre-registration please find the organization you are walking for to turn in $
11:00 a.m. Whisker Walk OPENS! Check in with Paws Awhile Booth #7 for Geo-caching coordinates!
11:00 – 1:00 Radio Disney Show across from white Vendor tent
11:15 a.m. Blue Dog Frisbee Show – near the pond
11:15 a.m. Blue Dog Frisbee Show – near the pond
11:45 a.m. Line up for the Walk & Blessing of the Animals in front of the largest pavilion by Rev. Diane Dugan for the Blessing of the Animals.
NOON - Walk kicked off by our the Sterling Shelter’s Special Dog – Melvin and their owners and our friends at WXLO 104.5 fm IF YOUR GROUP HAS A SPECIAL DOG WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR IS SPECIAL FOR SOME REASON PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WALK!!! – in front of the largest pavilion – THANK YOU to all the people who came out to walk and support their charities! THANK YOU TO WXLO for promoting/sponsoring WHISKER WALK
12:30 p.m. photo ops with Award Winning, Nationally Known Dog Trainer Jeff Gellman, & dog training demonstrations...
12:45 p.m Sterling Shelter VA/TN/Puerto Rico Rescuers Reunion – next to large pole barn pavilion in large field next to Sterling Shelter Pavilion.
1:15 p.m. Blue Dog Frisbee show – near the pond
2:00 p.m. WXLO 104.5 awards the Top 5 Winners of Top Dog Photo Contest
2:30 p.m. Raffle - 50/50 - Poop Bag entry closes
2:30 p.m. Auction / Poop Bag and Raffle winners announced
3:00 p.m. Whisker Walk ends - Thank you for your support on behalf of the animals you’ve helped today!
ALL DAY EVENTS:
• VCA Animal Hospitals –rabies vaccines, low cost micro-chipping and ask the vet booth under the center pole barn pavilion
• Information Booth – t-shirt sales and raffle/50-50 – near the pond under the small white tent
• Custom ID Tags available for purchase at the Sterling Shelter Pavilion (largest pole barn pavilion)– all dogs and puppies should be properly tagged in case they get lost!
• Custom ID Tags available for purchase at the Sterling Shelter Pavilion (largest pole barn pavilion)– 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 WIN A brand new Bissell Vacuum valued at $250-$300!
• Kids Area – education, fun things to do/see and make including face painting and moon bounce located near the food area
• Kids Area – education, fun things to do/see and make including face painting and moon bounce located near the food area
• Canine Carnival Contests for YOUR dog(s) in front of the Sterling Shelter large pole barn pavilion – Tennis Ball Fetch: buy a chance for YOUR dog to win a prize for YOU or your dog.
• Bring your pooch to the Especially for Pets booth in the big white vendor tent and let them sample premium foods from the pet buffet.
• Free doggie massages at the Sterling Shelter pavilion by Becky Ames.
• Booth #7 - Geocaching with or without your dog! Be inspired to try it - game rules and information for the Whisker Walk Geocaching Event - The game coordinates will only be available the day of the event – Check with Paws Awhile Online for information near the pond next to white vendor pavilion
• Booth # 7 - Book signing
• Booth # 9 The Squakheag Akita Rescue which will benefit the Akita Rescue of Western New York will be bringing the dog who was used for the "Hachiko: a Dog's Tale" movie premier featuring Richard Gere! They will offer photo's with Hachiko for a charge.
• Booth # 13 Hair Obsession - Buzz Cuts or Braids - "Cuts to Benefit Canines" $10 to benefit Whisker Walk – next to the largest pole barn pavilion
• Fred Levy Photography - photographing and printing photos 5x7 prints – under small pole barn pavilion
• Booth # 11 Davis Farmland & Moo Moo the Mascot
1. Kids can have their picture taken with Moo- Moo (the Mascot).
2. Raffling of 5 raffle passes (good for up to 4 guests each) as live give a-ways.
3. Kids coloring pages, stickers and candy.
4. promotional material and coupons for the adults.
5. contest entry box for the guests to sign up to win in house passes.
2. Raffling of 5 raffle passes (good for up to 4 guests each) as live give a-ways.
3. Kids coloring pages, stickers and candy.
4. promotional material and coupons for the adults.
5. contest entry box for the guests to sign up to win in house passes.
• Canine massages offered by Companion Kneads. Massage Therapist Patty Sanclemente - In the large white vendor pavilion tent.
• Booth # 6 - Kids area near food area, educational fun things to do, see and make – including face painting.
• Please also check with all the different vendors and shelters/rescues for special raffles/auctions and events they are hosting at their booth. There are TO MANY to list
• All sorts of yummy food & drinks for people AND PETS!
• Boston Animal Rescue League bring the MARV Mobile Adoption Rescue Vehicle- take a walking tour through the vehicle that assists with disaster rescues and their adoption unit!
This page was last updated: May 28, 2010
