Whisker Walk  
 
 

  June 2008

 

 

 

The Whisker Walk event was a "scorching success" for  families and their dogs !

 

 

Dozens of animal rescue groups and pet related vendors, manufacturers, and sponsors come together for an “event not to be missed” for pet lovers.

THANK YOU for a Successful Whisker Walk Event!!!
A big thanks, slobber, lick, and drool from all our Shelter staff and residents!

Despite the 95 degree heat and blazing sun, the 1st Annual Whisker Walk was a scorching success! Thousands of people and their dogs enjoyed the event at the Lancaster Fairgrounds to benefit our Shelter, programs, and pets!  The Walk itself raised just over $10,000 and our silent auction/raffle brought in a couple thousand more!

During the event, the staff members met over 100 Alumni and made several matches from the same litters, several of whom missed each other by only 30 minutes. The Virginia dogs weren’t fazed by the heat, and everyone was beautifully groomed, well-behaved, and obviously part of their family.

Over 100 other shelters, rescues, pet related vendors and assorted pet product representatives were there representing their organizations! Amazing demos by our Blue Dog Frisbee Friends and the Weston Flyball club were exciting and NOT-TO-BE-MISSed events!

An extra big slobber goes out to:

  • Gibson Kennels of Grafton, Mass for being the TOP Fundraising Pack! They raised $530 and walked with SIX of their staff! Click here to learn more about Gibson Kennels. Gibson Kennels is run by Bob and
    Melanie Gibson.
  • Sean McDonald was our TOP FUNDRAISER UNDER 14 years old and he walked with his dog (adopted from our Shelter) Anna!! Sean raised $353!
  • Allison Elliott was our TOP FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUAL and raised $2,975 for our Shelter pets!

Sean McDonald
Top fundraiser under 14 years old

Allison Elliott
Top individual fundraiser

 

Pictures of the event and the Alumni who visited the Whisker Walk can be viewed at any of the following websites:

It was a wonderful day and we all
want to thank those of you who supported us!

From all the Staff and Pets at the shelter...THANK YOU!

Want to help the Shelter? Have you considered our Recurring Giving system. This convenient system allows you to automatically make a donation to the Sterling Shelter every month via credit card or checking account. This is an extremely powerful fundraising method that can allow the Shelter to save thousands of additional animals every year with a donation as small as $2.00 per month from you. Thank you for your support!