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Dog Walk, Sunday, April 26th., 2008

The Sweetpea.For.Animals dog walk is to raise funds toward caring for animals that we have for adoption and for building a no-kill animal shelter. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $7000 on this dog walk. If each walker can get 10 people to pledge $10 each, we will easily achieve this goal.  

We have a 3-mile circuit of Rutland State Park -- with marshalls to make sure you don't get lost -- and a 1-mile walk for those who prefer to participate in a less strenuous way! If you would be interested in an even more energetic walk (4 miles, with a mix of rough and more even ground), please contact Dick Clark, to let us know your opinion!

Sign In is at 10 a.m. -- we may schedule an earlier sign in for those interested in a 4 mile walk.
- The 3 mile walk starts at 11:15 a.m.
- The 1 mile walk starts at 12 Noon.
Come along early, to meet old friends, make new friends, get breakfast, and scour the stalls for bargains!

Please download our pledge sheet to get started (don't forget to sign the back). We will award a free T-shirt to anyone who raises $100 or more in pledges, and a dog bandana to anyone who raises $75 0r more. Believe me -- these are cool!

*** DOG-WALK PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS ***

*** DIRECTIONS TO THE DOG-WALK MEETING POINT ***:
Take Rte. 122A to fishermans Rd. turn onto Whitehall Pond Rd.
The dog walk gathering place (and party!) will be on the right after turning onto Fishermans Rd.
Follow the Sweetpea Dog Walk signs from Rte 122 and Rte 122 A
We will be at the Rutland State Park pond parking area.

The dog walk is not just a walk, but a party for dog-lovers! Each year, we have vendor tables and a bake sale booth. We have music and a picnic after the walk, with a grill and nice things for the kiddies.We have a raffle with excellent prizes generously donated by local citizens and merchants.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Biggest dog Walker with the most sponsors
Walker who has traveled the farthest to be with us.

Last year, almost $3,800 was raised towards the SweetPea Shelter Fund, with additional donations by local businesses. This year, we want to double that. Come, walk, and groove with us at the dogwalk - rain or shine!

DOG WALK PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before the Walk:

1. Download the get walker pledge sheet, or contact Diock Clark by Friday April 11, 2008.

2. Ask family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to sponsor you per mile or write a total pledge of
$5 - $25 or more (hint: get person who will sponsor you with highest pledge to sign up first.).
Checks should be made out to Sweetpea F.O.R. Animals, Inc.

Walk Day:

3. Come dressed for comfort (rain or shine) to walk on dirt roads in Rutland State Park.

4. Sign In is at 10 a.m. (we may schedule an earlier sign in for those interested in a 4 mile walk.
    - The 3 mile walk starts at 11:15 a.m.
    - The 1 mile walk starts at 12 Noon.
Come along early, to meet old friends, make new friends, get breakfast, and scour the stalls for bargains!

5. Bring your pledge sheet with collected pledges (all pledges if possible).

6. Check in at registration with pledge sheet, signed waiver of liability (on the back of pledge sheet)
and copy of the dog's rabies certificate or show a current rabies tag.

For Everyone's Safety:

• All dogs must be licensed with collars and tags and be leashed (no flexi leashes).
• Leashes should not be any longer than six feet in length.
• Dogs must have a current license and be up to date with all vaccinations. A copy of rabies vaccination must be submitted or the dog must have a current rabies tag.
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• All walkers must have a pledge sheet and signed waiver of liability to participate. Bringing a dog to the walk is not required.
• Dogs known to be aggressive with other dogs or people should not be brought along to the walk.

SWEETPEA F.O.R. ANIMALS Inc. of Rutland MA is a non-profit, animal welfare organization with a no-kill policy dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of stray, abandoned and surrendered companion animals in central Massachusetts and beyond. There is no permanent shelter facility so all animals currently reside with the animal control officer, in foster homes or with the animal care program at Devereux School in Rutland .

SweetPea is not affiliated with any other animal welfare organization and does not receive any government funding. The revenue comes from donations, adoption and surrender fees, grants, and fundraising events like the dog walk.

Many, many thanks to all who donated, volunteered and participated towards making this fundraiser a success in 2007. We look forward to seeing you again this year!

How to CONTACT US

You can meet our pets by contacting Dick Clark for an appointment:

Sweetpea F.O.R. Animals
PO Box 897
Rutland, MA 01543
Phone: 508-886-6191 or toll free:  866-970-PETS (866-970-7387).
Email: D20havedogs@aol.com

Our animals are normally kept in the Animal Control Officer's premises or in a small shelter at the Devereaux School, whose staff and students care for the animals, take them for home visits to socialize them, them, and play with them.  Please contact Dick Clark to visit with them!

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Last Updated: Friday, February 03, 2006