SAVE THE DATE: PAWS 4th Annual "Bark in the Park" Dog Walk Fundraiser!

On Saturday September 17th, 2011 you and your dog can lend a paw to help homeless animals in our community receive the most precious gift of all - a second chance at love. The main event is a dog walk on the scenic wooded trails of Cranbury Park in Norwalk, CT but there are lots of other activities planned such as vendors, demonstrations, food concession, PAWS merchandise for sale and great prizes for those that participate in the walk.

"Bark in the Park" will take place at Cranbury Park in Norwalk, CT on Sat. Sept. 17th, 2011 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Last year we raised over $40,000 as dogs and the people they own registered to walk the wooded trails and collected donations from friends and family to help support the programs and services at PAWS. Programs supported included adoption services for homeless animals at PAWS, low cost spay/neuter programs, The Cosmo Fund to help PAWS animals with severe medical issues, community outreach and education and more!

The event includes vendors, activities, food, demonstrations and a dog walk through the Orchard Trail of Cranbury Park.

This year our goal is to raise at least $50,000 and there are many ways you can be a part of this day filled with fun, fur and dog drool!

Register to raise funds and walk your dog on the trails: There are goody bags for all registered walkers and the first 100 walkers to register receive an official "Bark in the Bark" T-shirt! There are great prizes for the top three individual fundraisers and a prize for the team who raises the most money! TEAM EFFORT! Get friends and family together and form a team! Teams must have a minimum of 4 people and no more than 10 people. The Team Leader must first register the team, then individuals can register and join the team.

To register online, go our Dog Walk Registration page.TEAM PRIZE: The team that raises the most money will receive a gift certificate to The Melting Pot for dessert & drinks for 10 people (up to a $200 value - tax and gratuity not included).

If you prefer to register & collect donations offline, please download and print out our Walker Registration Form.

Calling all cat lovers! Don't have a dog but still want to help? Register online to walk in honor of your feline friend!

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Allergic to walks in the park? Pet iguana not comfortable around dogs? Waiting at home for the Publisher's Clearing House van to tell you you've won $10 million dollars? Fear Not! Even without a dog to walk you can still register and raise funds! Register online or offline - your choice!

Need some tips on getting people to sponsor you? Check out our Fundraising Tips.

Help us advertise the event!: We've got a great flyer you can print out and hang just about anywhere! The more we spread the word, the more people that will come and the more money we will raise to help our great pets! BITP 2011 Flyer.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Roxy.

PAWS Raffle!

PAWS RAFFLE: For the 1st time in "Bark in the Park" history, we will be hosting 2 raffles! The first raffle going on now for for 3 great prizes!

Grand Prize: Toshiba 46" HDTV - PLEASE NOTE: This item cannot be shipped to winner.

2nd prize: iPad2

3rd Prize: Garmin GPS.

Tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased at PAWS, at any "PAWS Around the Neighborhood Appearance" or by mailing a check to PAWS, Attn: Alexis-Raffle, 504 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851 or of course the day of the event. NOTE: Orders for tickets to be purchased through the mail must be received at PAWS no later than 9/10/11.

Drawing to be held at "Bark in the Park" on Sept. 17, 2011 at 2:00 at Cranbury Park Orchard. Winner does NOT need to be present.

We will also be sponsoring a 2nd raffle for smaller items the day of the event. Those tickets are $1 each and will only be available the day of the event.

"Bark Board" Tributes and Program Advertising:

"BARK BOARD" TRIBUTES: For just $30 you can have a personal tribute to a special person or pet in your life. Or, if you are a business, you can have a special message to your customers, to PAWS, to anyone in our printed program. "Bark Board" Tributes are just $30 each and can be purchased online by going to: Click & Pledge. It is the first item listed. When checking out be sure to select that the item is a "Gift" and you will be given a space to type your tribute. Tributes or ads are limited to 200 characters.DEADLINE FOR "BARK BOARD" SUBMISSIONS IS 9/1/11.

PROGRAM ADVERTISING: Ad space in our program is available at very reasonable rates and will reach everyone who comes to the event! The overall size of the program is 5-1/4" wide x 8-1/4" tall and rates for the various sizes are: Full page: $200 for 5-1/4" x 8-1/4" ad, Half page: $110 for 5-1/2" x 4-1/8" ad and Quarter page: $60 for 2.5" x 4-1/8" ad. Final ad size may vary slightly. If you are interested in a Program Ad, please contact Roxy. DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING SUBMISSIONS IS 9/1/11.

PAWS is truly fortunate to have the support of our community for this great event! The following businesses are sponsoring and will have booths at the event.

DOG'S BEST FRIEND SPONSORS:

Blue Buffalo: We love our dogs and cats like family so we want to feed them with the same care as family. That's why BLUE is made with only the finest natural ingredients plus the active nutrients and antioxidants of our exclusive, cold-formed LifeSource® Bits. You’ll be surprised to know that many of the well-known pet food brands contain ingredients like chicken by-product meal or poultry by-product meal, corn, wheat, soy or artificial preservatives. When you compare dog food or compare cat food, we think you'll find BLUE is a better choice-one that you can feel good about giving your beloved four-legged family member.

DYNAMIC DOG SPONSORS:

Atlantic Metals & Alloys is your source for rare elements, alloys and compounds or the highest commercial quality. Quantities for research and for industry are available. We excel in the rare, the unusual, and the hard to find. Contact us for solutions to your special requirements.

Dog Gone Smart is a state-of-the art canine center dedicated to providing outstanding care and services to dogs and their owners. It was founded by Chris Onthank in 1996. Chris is a well-known canine behaviorist who knows what dogs like and what it takes to keep them happy, healthy and safe. We have spent years living with, studying, training, and understanding dogs. We want our dogs to live with us as part of our families. Dog Gone Smart offers day care, boarding, training, swimming and grooming. They also have a retail store!

Morton's Steakhouse has the best steaks anywhere! From their incredible steaks, seafood, side dishes and excellent wine selection to their talented staff to their warm and inviting atmosphere, Morton's is a truly memorable dining experience. Visit their Stamford, CT location which has won several awards for "Best Steaks"!

At REI, we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

South Wilton Veterinary Group is a thriving small-animal practice dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients and their pets. Our highly-skilled veterinarians treat a wide range of animals, from dogs and cats to birds and exotic pets. We have a board certified avian specialist on staff, and all of our doctors take a special interest in the medicine and surgery of exotic pets including reptiles and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits and rodents.

Woof Gang Bakery's gourmet dog treats are delicious, delightful and sure to please the palate of your canine companions! With your pet in mind, we take pride in baking flavorful, healthy, hand-made dog treats using only the finest natural, human-grade ingredients, and no added salt, sugar or preservatives. It is their passion to provide wholesome, quality products that enhance the well-being, health and happiness of beloved pets.

In addition to our great sponsors, the following local businesses and non-profit rescues will also be at the event:

In addition to our great sponsors and booths, be sure to check out the following activities:

12:00 noon and 1:00: Pet First Aid Demonstrations Please join Dani Silverman as she demonstrates some critical pet first aid techniques that every pet owner should know. These techniques might just save your pete's life some day!

1:30 pm: PAWS Alumi Photo: Did you adopt your dog from PAWS? Join us at 1:00 pm as we gather together for a photo of all of our friends! PAWS is honored to have Geoffrey Tischman as our official event photographer and he will also be taking the Alumni Photo. PLEASE NOTE: By being in the photo, you grant PAWS the right to use the photo in press releases, newsletters and future event advertising.

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm:

Have your dog "chipped" at our Microchipping Clinic with Home Again: Did you know that less than 5% of lost pets are reunited with their owners? In the unfortunate event that your pet is lost, give them a fighting chance of getting back home safely by having them microchipped. You can have your dog microchipped during the event for just $25. You do NOT have to be registered to walk in order to have your dog microchipped. Microchipping will be performed by a licensed veterinarian and is done with a quick, simple injection under the dog's skin. Sorry! We are only chipping dogs at this event.

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm:

Ask the Trainer with Jody Rosengarten of The Bark Stops Here: Does your dog need some help with his doggie manners? Maybe you need help integrating a new dog into your home. Or maybe you just need some help with basic obedience training. Stop by and talk to Jody who will be on hand to answer all your training and behavioral questions! Jody believes in positive training methods and customizes her approach to each situation to achieve the best outcome possible.

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm:

Rich Sileo of local 80s cover band fame "The Grind" will once again be donating his talents to be our DJ for the day! If you are a fan of Aqua Net hairspray, the A-Team and bad fashion, be sure to check them out at one of their upcoming local gigs! Their lively and fun shows are sure to please!

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: PAWS Cat Lovers Booth: While this event is "Bark in The Park", PAWS loves cats too! We'll have a booth dedicated to the many wonderful cats and kittens at PAWS who are waiting for that purr-fect home to call their very own! You can also enter our Cat Photo Contest

for a chance to show off your fabulous feline and win great prizes!

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: Paw-Casso Booth: Stop by the Paw-Casso booth and have your pets pawprint memoralized in either paint or clay. (Clay prints will need to be air dried at home).

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: PAWS Merchandise Booth: Is your car in need of some fun magnets showing your support of spay/neuter programs? Maybe your kid has decided your favorite PAWS t-shirt is now hers? Perhaps you need some new ceramic pet food dishes? Please stop by the PAWS merchandise booth where will be selling all things PAWS! We have PAWS-branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, and water bottles just to name a few items. Then there are the handmade catnip toys and pet beds. Not to mention car magnets, lint brushes (who doesn't need those?) and more! All sales suppor the pets in our care!

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: PAWS Volunteer Information Booth: Have you ever wondered what it takes to become "One of the Few. The Proud. The Covered in Pet Hair"? PAWS is ALWAYS in need of volunteers to help with everything from dog walking and cat socializing, helping with mountains of laundry, working the front desk, to designing flyers and MUCH, MUCH more! Please stop by our information booth and talk to Lisa, our Volunteer Coordinator. If you have a desire to help pets in need, we need you!

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm:

Dogs aren't the only ones lucky enough to get massages at "Bark in the Park"! Stop by Rejuven Haven for a seated chair massage with Helen Lau-Wong, LMT. There is no charge for the massages but tips are appreciated!

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: Canine Massage: Stop by and see Licensed Massage Therapist Dani Silverman and treat your dog to a soothing massage to help him or her release all the stress that comes with sleeping all day, having all your meals provided and endles shours waiting for the mailman to come. Dani specializes in Canine Massage, Neuro-muscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Integrative Massage, and Reiki. Massages are free but tips are appreciated.

ALL DAY: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm:

Take a few minutes out from all the fun to visit with Tom Glover to have your pet's caricature drawn. Tom is making a repeat appearance at "Bark in the Park" and we are thrilled to have him back!

This year we will be adding a raffle to our event! We'd like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donation of raffle prizes. Please support them because without them, we couldn't be here to help our great pets! So far we have received items from:

Bissell Inc., B.J. Ryans, Camp Bow Wow, The Cheese Truck, Choice Pet, Comprehensive Planning Associates, Crunch Gym, Cupcakes for a Cause, Diane Czerniawski, The Daily Show, Darien Sport Shop, Driftwood Jones, Dunkin' Donuts, Wilton, Earth Animal, Elizabeth Scott Designs, Ginny Bolla, Kitty Empire, FROMM Family Pet Food, L Rose Design, Lonesome Road Studio, Melissa and Doug, Noelle Spa, Nutro Pet Food, Oliver's Place, Purple & Lime Jewelry, Rescue Ink, Splash Car Wash, Ten Twenty Post, Vianka Wong, Wilton Pizza, and Wusthof Cutlery.

We'd also like to thank the following local businesses for donating items or coupons to the "Goody Bag" each registered walker receives. Please support them because without them, we couldn't be here to help our great pets! So far we have received items from:

Annamaet Pet Foods, Belltown Barbers of Stamford, Bling, Doggie Doo Not, Ever Care, Evol Foods, The Filling Station, REI Outdoor, Sport-N-Life Distributors, and Stamford Sport and Spine.

We'd also like to thank the following local businesses who have donated to our event. Please support them and tell them "thank you" for helping pets in need!

Camera Wholesalers, Huntington Animal Hospital and Purdue Pharma.

We hope you will join us for a "Walk in the Woods to Help Homeless Pets"!

Dog walks not your thing? You can still help by making a tax-deductible donation to PAWS!

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