2006 German Shepherd Rescue
of New England, Inc. 

“Walk ‘n’ Wag”

All Breed Dog Walk Fundraiser

Raffles, photo contest, vendors, rescue groups & much more.

Come join us for a fun day with other dog lovers !!

We invite children to come with their parents, however only adults 18 and over can hold dog's leash.
 
Our goal is to raise funds for the countless numbers of German Shepherd Dogs in need throughout New England. All money raised will go for the care of the GSDs in GSRNE's foster care program. Because we are a fully volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of GSD-lovers to fund our programs. This is one of two major fundraisers we have each year.

You can help by collecting as many pledges as possible! Your sponsor sheet and checks (no cash please) are due the day of the walk; please bring to the registration table between 10-11am.
If you cannot attend or want to pre-register, send your pledge forms and check(s) or money order(s) in the mail no later than Sept. 15 to

Dog Walk GSRNE, Inc.
P.O. Box 299 Wayland, MA 01778
 

Invitation to Exhibit at Walk 'n' Wag.  
Rescue Groups and Vendors are welcome to reserve space at our dog walk event - space is free.   Please click here for more information. 

please remember no Flexi-leads, (adjustable length retractable leashes) are allowed

We are looking for donations for a small raffle to be held during the walk. Last year we had a DVD movie player for the car, a huge gift basket full of items, Petsmart gift cards and much more! Please email Lauralee if you can help.

Please ask your family, friends and co-workers to sponsor you!  All proceeds go directly to the care of our German Shepherd Dogs in foster care. Please download our flyer by clicking here, print some out and post where dog lovers will see it (pet stores, vet offices, etc.)

The PLEDGE Sheet is now here.
Click here for the Microsoft Word Form or PDF form. Your pledges are what makes this walk a success. Wont' you please ask those you know to sponsor you?

• All dogs are required to have current Rabies vaccination and current license.
• All dogs must be on leash at all times - no flex-leads (adjustable length retractable leashes).
• Please don’t allow your dog to run up to other dogs without asking first. Not all dogs like other dogs in their face.
• Children are welcome but only adults 18 & over can hold leash.
• Please remind children to ask permission before approaching a dog.
• No more than two dogs per person.
• Please leave aggressive dogs or dogs in heat safely at home. We reserve the right to turn dogs away.
• Please pick up after your dog!  Water and baggies will be provided on the walk route and at the main area.
• Please do not leave any dogs in cars or in crates unattended .

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10 - 11 am		Registration
10:45 am		Blessing of the Animals
11 am		Group Walk
11 am - 2 pm		CGC Test* (See below)
Noon		Agility Demo
12:45 pm		Rescue Parade
2:00 pm		Games

(Schedule and other activities subject to change)

 

RESCUE PARADE

If you adopted your dog from GSRNE, we would love to have you and your dog in the Rescue Parade! Please call (978) 443-2202 Mailbox #4 to get a pre-registration form. Leave your name, phone number or email (preferred) and one of our volunteers will get back to you. Pre-registration is required for the parade so that we will have your dog's information to share.  Please return forms by September 15 to the address stated on the form.  GSRNE Rescue dogs registered for the rescue parade will receive a gift.

 

 *

Agility  Demo	Sale Table
Rescue Parade	Canine Good Citizen Testing
Raffles	Photo Booth
and more.....
Free GSRNE Bandana for registered dogs**   Free GSRNE T-shirt for walkers collecting total of $50.00 or  more**   Prizes for the 2 walkers that collect  the most donations** ***While Supplies Last / Given out day of walk only

 

AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST (check out previous winners)

Attention all animal lovers (doesn't have to be dog) & camera buffs.

We invite you to participate in GSRNE's third annual photo contest. This year's theme is called "Dogs Having Fun."  Send us photos of your dog enjoying life...on vacation, in the back yard, in the ocean...your dog having fun, fun fun!   

All photo entries will be displayed at our dog walk and winners announced there. If you have any questions please call (978) 443-2202, #4 and someone will get back to you.  Entries must be received by September 16, so get clicking!       

All photo entries will be displayed at our dog walk and winners will be published on our website (if room allows we will try to publish all entries on our site). We will award a first prize special gift and ribbons for  second, and third place winners as well as honorable mentions.  Contest rules and submission information is as follows:

• The pictures must include an animal.

• The contest is open to all amateur photographers

• Both color and black & white images will be accepted. Photos may be submitted as prints any size up to 5x7.  No emailed images accepted. 

• The fee is $5.00 per entry. There is no limit to the number of times you may enter. Please make check or money order payable to GSRNE.

• Entries can NOT be returned and will become the property of GSRNE.

• By submitting to this competition, entrants agree to allow submitted images to be used in any promotional media related to GSRNE.

• Please put your name, address and email address and name of animal in photo on a label on the back of the photo.

• The judge’s decision is final. Winning entries will be published on our website. Names of winners will not be made available by telephone or e-mail. JUDGE to be announced.

  ENTRY DEADLINE:  Entries must be RECEIVED by September 16, 2006, so get clicking!

  Send printed photos to:

  GSRNE Photo Contest
  P.O. Box 299
  Wayland, MA 01778

  You may use a digital camera but the print itself needs to be snail mailed-no emailing this year!   The competition is open to all amateur photographers.

   

*CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST:
 

The Canine Good Citizen is a program designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. Please note: testing will be suspended during the Obedience Demo and resume immediately thereafter.

Please bring your dog’s brush.  Fee: $20.00.   The test will be given by Mary Farren, a professional dog trainer who owns Adroit Canine Training (ACT) http://www.adroitcaninetrainer.com/id10.html
 Mary has provided years of training experience to owners and canines alike. .

See AKC's website http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm to learn all about training and testing and for more details.

 

 

AGILITY DEMO BY:

Our very own GSRNE members!
Come see what fun you can have with your dog when you join in an activity like agility.
It's a sport for all breeds, and a grand time for everyone.

Wish List

A small donation can make a big difference!  Items we need:

paper towels

items for the doggie bags

baggies or plastic grocery bags (for picking up poop)

hand wipes

stamps

8" x 10"colored paper

tape (all kinds)  

first aid supplies (bandaids, etc)

water bottles/dishes

If you are able to donate any of these items, please email us and we will make arrangements to meet you to pick them up.

We ALSO need many items for our foster dogs in our care.  You can bring these items to the dog walk.  We will have a DROP-OFF BOX next to the registration table.  Some of the items we need: 

Nutro Lamb and Rice food (unopened please)

Nutro Lamb and Rice biscuits (or other yummy biscuits)

nylon dog collars 20 – 22 inches  

leashes 6 ft or longer

stainless steel dog bowls or 1-2 quart pails that hang in crates

toys - especially medium/large Kongs, large Jolly Balls, Large Clutch Balls

x-large crates

 

Directions:

Click here for printable directions!

Park Directions
Borderland State Park is located in the Greater Boston area.
Note: $2 parking fee at pay & display machine at main parking lot

From north: Take Rte. 128 south to Rte. 95 south (towards Providence). Take exit 10 (Sharon, Walpole and Coney Street). Take a left at the end of the ramp and follow this road, two or three miles to the traffic lights in Sharon Center. Go straight thru this intersection and immediately bear right onto Pond St. Follow Pond St. for 1-1/2 miles until you come to a traffic rotary. Go half way around the rotary and continue onto Massapoag Ave. for three miles to the park entrance, on your left.

From Boston: Take the southeast expressway south to Rte. 128 north and then to Rte. 95 south. Follow directions from above.

From west: Mass Pike to Rte. 495 south to exit 10 (Easton and Rte. 123). Take a left at the end of the ramp and follow Rte. 123 east towards Easton. Rte. 123 will merge with Rte. 106 east. After this merge look for the brown "Borderland" sign, on the left about a half mile from the merge. Take this left onto Poquanticut Ave. After about a mile the road will fork, bear to the left onto Massapoag Ave. and follow the signs to the park, approximately another two miles. Entrance will be on your right.

From east (Brockton): From Rte. 24 north take exit 17B (Easton). Follow Rte. 123 west to the intersection of Rte. 138. Take a right onto Rte. 138 north and follow to the second set of traffic lights (approx. one mile), take a left onto Main St and continue about one mile into the center of North Easton. In the center the road will fork, continue straight up the hill, Lincoln St., and follow to the end, approx. two miles. Take a right onto Bay Rd., then an immediate left onto Allen Rd. Follow Allen Rd. to its end, approx. one and a half miles. Take a right onto Rockland St. and follow for just under a mile to a four way stop sign. Take a right onto Massapoag Ave., the park entrance will be one mile on your right.

From south (Fall River): From Rte. 24 north take exit 16 (Rte. 106 west and Mansfield). Follow Rte. 106 west through four sets of traffic lights. Go thru the fourth light, which will be the intersection of Rte. 123 and 106, continue west on Rtes. 123 & 106 for one half mile. A brown park sign will be on your right, take this right onto Poquanticut Ave. Follow the signs to the park, approximately three miles.

From south (Providence): Take Rte. 95 north to exit 7A (Mansfield & Rte. 140 south). Take Rte. 140 south to the intersection of Rte. 106 east. Follow Rte. 106 into Easton. Rte. 106 will merge with Rte. 123. Continue 1/2 mile after the merge and turn left at the brown Borderland sign onto Poquanticut Ave. Follow Poquanticut Ave. and then bear left onto Massapoag Ave. to the park, which will be on your right, approximately 3 miles from the turn at Rtes. 106/123.

Parking $2.00 – EXACT CHANGE ONLY. (charged by the park)

GSRNE is a fully volunteer, charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterinary care, evaluation, and adoptive homes for the countless numbers of German Shepherd Dogs who are abandoned or left in shelters to await uncertain fate.  We provide foster services for all dogs coming into our rescue.  They are given a thorough exam, receive necessary medical treatment and are neutered or spayed, immunized, and parasite – and heartworm tested. All money raised will go for the care of the GSDs in GSRNE’s foster care program.  Because we are a fully volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of GSD-lovers to fund our programs.

For more information:    Voicemail: (978) 443-2202 (Mailbox #4)

 

  Email is not available unless listed in specific pages.
Please call our 24-hour hotline at (978) 443-2202

GSRNE, Inc.; P.O. Box 299 ; Wayland, MA 01778

    Last Updated: 09/20/2008