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
- Gemini Dogs (Hosting Agility Try-Its) - Littleton, MA
- Contests/raffles/awards/auctions/prizes
- Blue Dog Frisbee Dog performances
- Weston Whirlwinds Flyball demos!
- Search Dogs Northeast K-9 SAR (Search and Rescue)
- 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 a One Night Stay at the Snowvillage Inn in scenic N.Conway NH - for TWO people and ONE dog– you are welcome to donate as many poop bags as you can collect! Help us keep the grounds poop free and WIN A PRIZE!
- Kid's Area - education, fun things to do/see and make.
- Vendor booths, rescue organizations and food for pets/people!
- Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling's Reunion for TN/VA/PR come meet your dogs foster/rescuers from the South!
- Pet Photos and Instant Keychains of YOUR dog
- It’s a Dog’s Life Canine Good Citizen testing- click here for info and signup
- Canine Carnival Contests - For YOUR dog/s
* Tennis Ball Fetch - buy a chance for YOUR dog to win a prize for YOU.
* Seek & Sniff - a doggie version of the find a prize under the cup!
Moon bounces, rides and games for the old and young...
All sorts of great food - Burgers, Dogs, Sausage Subs, Steak & Cheese Subs, Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs, Fresh Cut French Fries, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Cold Drinks, Fried Dough w/toppings, Soft Serve Ice Cream Cones, Sundaes, Floats
Come see, do, buy, walk, have fun, help the animals!
Groups Registered as of 5/29/08:
Whisker Walk Sign ups
Whisker Walk Sign ups
1. NE Basset Rescue
2. Saint Bernard Rescue
3. Companion Animal Transport
2. Saint Bernard Rescue
3. Companion Animal Transport
4. Poodle Rescue NE
5. Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling
6. Pittie Love Rescue
7. Worcester Animal Rescue League
8. German Shorthaired Pointer rescue
9. Great Dog Rescue
10. Cocker Spaniel Rescue New England
11. Grey2KUSA
12. Hedgehog Rescue
13. Greyhound Friends
14. Canines for Disabled Kids
15. One Tail Rescue
16. Boston Animal Rescue League
5. Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling
6. Pittie Love Rescue
7. Worcester Animal Rescue League
8. German Shorthaired Pointer rescue
9. Great Dog Rescue
10. Cocker Spaniel Rescue New England
11. Grey2KUSA
12. Hedgehog Rescue
13. Greyhound Friends
14. Canines for Disabled Kids
15. One Tail Rescue
16. Boston Animal Rescue League
17. North East Rottweiler Rescue & Referral, Inc
18. German Shepherd Rescue NE
19. NEADS
20. Volunteer Humane Society Lancaster
21. International Animal Rescue
22. Underdog Rescue
23. Cape Ann Animal Aid
24. CM Dart – Central Mass Disaster Animal Rescue Team
25. Lowell Humane Society
26. Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare
27. Echo Dog Shepherd Rescue
18. German Shepherd Rescue NE
19. NEADS
20. Volunteer Humane Society Lancaster
21. International Animal Rescue
22. Underdog Rescue
23. Cape Ann Animal Aid
24. CM Dart – Central Mass Disaster Animal Rescue Team
25. Lowell Humane Society
26. Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare
27. Echo Dog Shepherd Rescue
28. New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue
29. Animal Umbrella
30. Fitchburg Community Lions Club
31. Pets in Need
31. Pets in Need
32. Lowell Unleashed
33. Save a Sato
34. Southside SPCA
35. Kitty Connection Inc.
Sponsors
Preppy Pet Suites - Fitchburg, MA
The Glynn House Inn - Pet friendly Bed & Breakfast - NH
Snow Village Inn - pet friendly Inn!
Vendors
1. Bowchies
2. Jungle Encounters / Critters n Creatures
3. Life’s a Dog Inc
3. Life’s a Dog Inc
4. Canine Fence Co
5. The Barkery
6. Struminsky Photography
7. Best Friends Pet Resort
5. The Barkery
6. Struminsky Photography
7. Best Friends Pet Resort
8. Dogswell
9. House of Hoover
9. House of Hoover
10. Paws Awhile Virtual Training Camp
11. Just for Pets
12. Dixie's Pet Project
13. Tail Waggers Inc
14. Pet Barn
15. It’s A Dogs Life
16. Pooch (you Wash in Leominster)
17. Paradise Pet Spa
18. Manilow's Canine Playground / The Twisted Cow
12. Dixie's Pet Project
13. Tail Waggers Inc
14. Pet Barn
15. It’s A Dogs Life
16. Pooch (you Wash in Leominster)
17. Paradise Pet Spa
18. Manilow's Canine Playground / The Twisted Cow
19. Owen and Olivia
20. Pastel Pet Paintings
21. Joy Costanza / Danielle Mackinnon - Animal Psychics
21. Joy Costanza / Danielle Mackinnon - Animal Psychics
22. In the Dog House
23. UltraBalm
24. Noah's Ark Animal Workshop
25. Home Again - Schering plough
26. Dibble Dog
27. Wellness/Old Mother Hubbard
27. Wellness/Old Mother Hubbard
28. Zinnia Designs
29. Forget Me Not Pet Crematory
30. Keri’s Canine Connection
31. Nutro
30. Keri’s Canine Connection
31. Nutro
32. Doggie Talk
33. Four Paws Design
34. Doggies Duffel Bag
34. Doggies Duffel Bag
35. Worldly Pets
36. Palaces 4 Pets
37. Glynn House Inn
38. PK Designs
39. Spot N Trot
40. 3c Baking Company
41. Bondiband
42. Paul Mitchell - NO ANIMAL TESTING!
Events
1. Blue Dog Frisbee Performances
2. Weston Whirlwinds Flyball demos
3. Search Dogs Northeast K-9 SAR (Search and Rescue)
4. Gemini Dog Training & Agility - Littleton, MA
5. It’s a Dog’s Life Canine Good Citizen Testing click to signup
6. Canine Carnival
7. Kids Area - A variety of bounces - both Large and Small for all age groups. Games for the young and old
Media Sponsors/Promotions
1. Tails Pet Media Group – Beantown Tails - running TWO full page color ads in May/June
2. WSRS 96.1 fm radio - on air promotion/sponsorship of the event
2. WSRS 96.1 fm radio - on air promotion/sponsorship of the event
3. www.Petfinder.com - email blasts to all NE shelters/rescues and their newsletter database
4. www.whofish.com - 500,000+ subscribers in New England, publish events once a week starting on Wednesday night and the Whisker Walk is currently on the front page with a banner ad and link to the event on several pages
5. Bark Magazine - National / international magazine will have a special page for BARK Partnerships, similar to what Vanity Fair and other magazines do. Whisker Walk will be one of 3 partners highlighted in the May/June issue with copy about the event, logo, and perhaps an image. The event will also be listing in the "Happenings" section. Photos after the event will be used in a special page.
6. Central Massachusetts Magazine for two consecutive months ½ page color ads - Central Mass Magazine is available at more than 530 prime locations in Central Massachusetts every month,– is available for readers online.20,000 copies distributed each month
7. http://www.pawsawhilevtc.com Paws Awhile VTC is an informational web-zine for dogs and their humans running PSA’s on their podcast starting late March through event date.
8. Monthly press releases to all newspapers/radio/tv stations throughout for inclusion in their community events/calendars - will move up to weekly press releases the month prior to the event.
9. Web banner / advertising on http://www.petliferadio.com podcast reaching MILLIONS of pet lovers online and running a :30 second radio spot promoting the Whisker it in all our podcasts until June 8th.
10. http://www.abka.com (American Boarding Kennel Assocation) will include the Whisker Walk in ABKA's email newsletter and a press release in ABKA's Pet Services Journal. Newsletter goes out to over 3,000 pet care facilities throughout the US (91 in Mass.) and Pet Services Journal read by over 15,000 pet care professionals throughout the US.
11. Click to see the Posters and rack cards in all VCA Animal Hospitals in New England (44 hospitals), 20+ Petco stores in New England, all 6 Especially for Pets stores in Massachusetts, multiple dog grooming facilites/animal shelters/etc...pet related companies/facilities throughout New England.
12. additionally all groups/vendors/sponsors are encouraged to promote to supporters/friends/family/sponsors/alumni in all forms of marketing including newsletters/emails/website
13. Whisker Walk info / logo / link posted on several DOZEN community calendars – community forums – and charity event websites getting millions of hits per week
14. Large color Outdoor banners posted at our shelter and public locations that request them
15. We also have PSA/ad’s that we will be asking New England TV stations to run as well as radio PSA’s that will be distributed to all the radio stations throughout New England.
4. www.whofish.com - 500,000+ subscribers in New England, publish events once a week starting on Wednesday night and the Whisker Walk is currently on the front page with a banner ad and link to the event on several pages
5. Bark Magazine - National / international magazine will have a special page for BARK Partnerships, similar to what Vanity Fair and other magazines do. Whisker Walk will be one of 3 partners highlighted in the May/June issue with copy about the event, logo, and perhaps an image. The event will also be listing in the "Happenings" section. Photos after the event will be used in a special page.
6. Central Massachusetts Magazine for two consecutive months ½ page color ads - Central Mass Magazine is available at more than 530 prime locations in Central Massachusetts every month,– is available for readers online.20,000 copies distributed each month
7. http://www.pawsawhilevtc.com Paws Awhile VTC is an informational web-zine for dogs and their humans running PSA’s on their podcast starting late March through event date.
8. Monthly press releases to all newspapers/radio/tv stations throughout for inclusion in their community events/calendars - will move up to weekly press releases the month prior to the event.
9. Web banner / advertising on http://www.petliferadio.com podcast reaching MILLIONS of pet lovers online and running a :30 second radio spot promoting the Whisker it in all our podcasts until June 8th.
10. http://www.abka.com (American Boarding Kennel Assocation) will include the Whisker Walk in ABKA's email newsletter and a press release in ABKA's Pet Services Journal. Newsletter goes out to over 3,000 pet care facilities throughout the US (91 in Mass.) and Pet Services Journal read by over 15,000 pet care professionals throughout the US.
11. Click to see the Posters and rack cards in all VCA Animal Hospitals in New England (44 hospitals), 20+ Petco stores in New England, all 6 Especially for Pets stores in Massachusetts, multiple dog grooming facilites/animal shelters/etc...pet related companies/facilities throughout New England.
12. additionally all groups/vendors/sponsors are encouraged to promote to supporters/friends/family/sponsors/alumni in all forms of marketing including newsletters/emails/website
13. Whisker Walk info / logo / link posted on several DOZEN community calendars – community forums – and charity event websites getting millions of hits per week
14. Large color Outdoor banners posted at our shelter and public locations that request them
15. We also have PSA/ad’s that we will be asking New England TV stations to run as well as radio PSA’s that will be distributed to all the radio stations throughout New England.
16. Modern Dog Magazine - providing editorial coverage and an online events listing
17. www.zootoo.com - online video and ads
Prizes Donated by Our Great Sponsors - Be sure to bring lots of $$$ for the Silent Auction / Raffle table you could win fabulous prizes
donated by our supporters below!
Please click to see their sites and support them as they support us!
Here is Just a Sample of the Incredible Raffle/Auction Items YOU could Win at the Whisker Walk...
- PetEdge (MA) Self-feeders, toy bones, bed, basket items.
- Triple Crown Dog Academy Inc. (TX) 3 rubber treat balls
- Organic Doggy Kitchen (VA) 2 bags treats/3 samples
- Fantasticvent.com Crate fan
- Fido Friendly (ID) Stuffers for free magazines/gift cert. for 1 year
- Bring Fido (FL) Box of $5 gift certs. for bringfido.com
- Randy and Rebecca Ames, Licensed Massage Therapists (MA) 2 gift certs.
- Six Flags New England 2 park tickets
- The Heelan’ Hound $30 gift cert. for a collar
- Bandabling.com (MD) Bandanas
- JW Pet Company (NJ) Big box of toys
- The Border Grille and Bar (MA) $20 gift cert.
- Teensy Toons (UT) Cards/sticker/biscuit
- Campbell Pet Company (WA) Leashes, toys
- Chimpfeet.com (CA) $50 gift cert.
- West Paw Design (MT) Box of toys/2 blankets
- Sterling Country Club (MA) Golf cart for the day/4some golf outing
- Up Country (RI) 3 sets leashes/collars
- Pet Central (OH) box of treat samples and coupons
- Preppy Pet Suites (MA) basket, gift cert.
- Joan Loebertman (MA) 4 gift baskets w/dog and cat stuff
- Dog Fancy (Bowtie Inc) (CA) 1 year subscription to mag.
- The Simmons Homestead Inn (MA) One night stay 2nd night ½ price
- Sugarloaf Ski Mountain (ME) 2 lift tickets
- Nylabone (NJ) Assorted toys for basket
- Doggles (CA) Lots of dog jackets and dog goggles
- Peter Valinski (MA) Custom watercolor of your pet
- Brady (MA) 2 gift baskets
- Charles River Canoe and Kayak (MA) One boat rental for one day
- Fred Haney Donation of a book “My Doggie Says…”
- Zoo New England (MA) 4 admission passes
- Roger Williams Park Zoo (RI) 2 admission passes
- Davis’ Farmland (MA) 8 total passes/ 2 packs
- Castor & Pollux (OR) 3 huge boxes of samples/treats/coupons
- Morrell Corp. Story Land (NH) 4 passes to park
- F1 Go-Karts (MA) 2 racing passes
- Inn & Spa at Mill Falls (NH) $500 gift cert. for 2 night stay
- Kathleen Hebert (MA) Oil painting on canvas ($350 value)
- Springfield Museums (MA) Family 4 pack of passes
- Sheraton Ferncroft Hotel (MA) One night stay
- Commodores Inn (VT) 2 nights for 2 people w/breakfast
- Centennial House B+B (MA) Free night w/purchase of second night
- The Ocean Club (MA, Cape) 2 night stay
- NAHEE (HSUS) (CT) Kind News, stickers, posters
- John Paul Mitchell Systems (CA) Tons of pet wipes/shampoo/conditioner/brushes
- Alpine Adventures Outdoor Rec. (NH) 2 passes for zipline rides
- Applebee’s Restaurant (MA) 2 $15 gift certificates
- Snowvillage Inn (NH) 2 gift certs. for 2 people/1 dog each stay
- Furminator (MO) 4 tools/ shampoo/ bag of treats/
- DERMagic (WA) Doggie spa kit, samples of shampoo/conditioner
- Kuranda USA (MD) 2 kuranda beds
- Manilow’s Playground (MA) 4 gift certs. for one day of doggie daycare
- Pethingz! (MA) $50 gift cert.
- Wachusett Mountain (MA) 2 lift tickets
- The Zoo in Forest Park (MA) One-year household membership
- Amesbury Sports Park (MA) 2 gift certs. for 3 hours snow tubing
- Chocksett Inn (MA) $50 dinner gift cert.
- Museum of Science (MA) 2 admission passes
- Cindy Ho (CA) One custom drawing of your pet
- Premier Pets (VA) Gift basket w/toys, leash, collar, bowl, treats
- Dogster/Catster (CA) stickers, t-shirts, subscriptions
- Blue Dog Bakery (WA) Lots of treats
