2008 Calendar of Events


2008 Past Events

TSBHR's 3rd
SPRING MONSTER YARD SALE!
Saturday May 17, 2008
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
99 Churchtown Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070


If this address sounds familiar, the location is Sue Mason's house.Ê:) ÊThere's a parade in Pennsville that day which closes busy Route 49 and forces all of the traffic right past Sue's house!!Ê See, there's a reason for this location.

Ê We've been collecting lots of yard sale "treasures" but we're still looking for more.Ê We're gratefully accepting donations up to and including the day of the sale.Ê If you've got tons of clutter you need to get rid of and want to help the homeless hounds at the same time, donate it to the SPRING MONSTER YARD SALE!Ê If you need more stuff, come ready to buy - there will be something for everyone.Ê One thing's for certain - it's going to be huge!Ê All proceeds from the sale go directly to Tri-State's homeless hounds.

Ê Wanna help??Ê We will need lots of volunteers the day of the sale for set-up, pricing, selling, etc..Ê It's a lot of work and a lot of fun!!

Ê If you have stuff to donate you can bring it the day of the sale or you can make arrangements with us or Sue to get it to us before the 17th.Ê You can reach us at 610-388-2434 or Sue at 856-678-1105.

Ê Now we need some help from Mother Nature to make sure the weather is awesome!!

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Michigan Basset Rescue's
The Great American Basset Waddle
May 16-18, 2008
Troy, MI

Dawn and Rich will be hauling the Tri-State trailer loaded with merchandise to Michigan's Waddle, setting up the store and selling, selling, selling. If you're planning on attending stop by and give them a hand.

TSBHR ADOPTION DAY
TBD, 2008
11 AM - 4 PM
(Rain date - Sunday, June 10th)
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
16th Annual Pet Fair
2250 N. Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951

 Our Adoption Day part of the event will give pre-approved applicants and former adopters a chance to meet some of our currently available dogs. For Adoption Day information or questions please call Sandy & Bob at 610-388-2434

So we know how many potential adopters to expect please drop us an email at Adopt@tristatebassets.org

For Quakertown Veterinary ClinicOs Pet Fair information or questions please call the clinic at 215-536-6245

Freedom Fest

BASSET FREEDOM FEST
Sunday, June 29, 2008
11 AM - 3 PM
Core Creek Park, Pavilion 11, Langhorne, PA (Bucks County)
$5 per person over 12

Fun! Bake Sale! Friends!
Raffle! Merchandise!
Basset Games!
Bassets! Bassets! Bassets!

Join your basset buddies in the heat of summer under the cool pines of Core Creek Park in Langhorne (Bucks County), PA.
Basset Games: Boxer Relay Race, Longest Ears, Best Costume and the hilarious Musical Beds!
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Dogs and Veggie Burgers provided. Donations of sides, salads, specialities, bake sale items and raffle items are welcome. Volunteers are always welcome!

 REGISTRATION
Please pre-register:




DIRECTIONS

For information, contact Freedom Fest .

Tri-State will have a table set up at the
Lancaster Barnstormers
Dog Daze Event
Sunday, August 5, 2008
6:05 pm
Clipper Magazine Stadium
650 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

Lancaster Barnstormers vs. Camden Riversharks
(Atlantic League Minor League Baseball at its finest!)

This is a "bring your dog to the ballpark" event where there will be all kinds of dog-related activities and contests. We hope to get lots of Bassets to the event to show off our favorite breed!

Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue will be there spreading the word about Basset Hound rescue and we would love to see many owners bring their Bassets to talk about the joys of having a Basset in your life. Participating in the on-field activities will be the icing on the cake!

For more information about the Dog Daze event, go to the Lancaster Barnstormers website at: http://lancasterbarnstormers.com or call the stadium at 717-509-4487. Check the Barnstormers website for ticket prices.

If you plan on attending please RSVP to us as soon as possible so we know how many to expect. Call us at 610-388-2434 or email us at adopt@tristatebassets.org
Hope to see you there!

Annie's Water Ice

Sadly,
Annie's Water Ice 11th Annual Basset Hound Picnic
has been cancelled this year due to Annie's passing.
We are hopeful that there will be another event next year.
Annie's Water Ice
187 South Clinton Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
(215-230-3350)

This is a really fun event hosted by Annie, the blind Basset that the store is named after. It features Basset contests, free water ice, and of course, the latest, up-to-datest Basset merchandise.

Last year's theme was Hawaiian. This year's theme will be announced before the event. Get ready to let your creativity and imagination run wild to come up with a great costume for your hound(s). Annie's is shooting for a record number of Bassets this year for their 12th anniversary.

David Greenwald, PhD, world famous expert on 'Difficult people and the Bassets who love them', will once again emcee this year's event.

Annie's is located just down the street from the Doylestown (PA) Train Station and in back of Doylestown Produce Outlet. For more information or directions to Annie's, please call the store at 215-230-3350. We know you'll have a "Howling Good Time."

Tri-State will have a table set up at the
Little Shelter
Adoptathon and
Blessing of the Animal Service
Sunday, August 19, 2008
9 am - 6 pm
Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center
33 Warner Road
Huntington, NY

Little Shelter Alumni Activities
Children's Games, Prizes & Magic Show
Pet Health Care tips
Search & Rescue Demonstrations
Music & Entertainment
Rescue groups
Face Painting
Chinese Auction

Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue will be there spreading the word about Basset Hound rescue and we would love to see many owners bring their Bassets to talk about the joys of having a Basset in your life. Participating in the on-field activities will be the icing on the cake!

For more information, go to the Little Shelter website at: http://www.littleshelter.com or call the shelter at 631-368-8770 ext 205 or 206.
If you can help at the table please contact Walli Gnatowski .
Hope to see you there!

Susquehanna Basset Hound Club's
6th Annual
Independent Specialty Show

Date TBD
at the
Dauphin Dog Training Club Building
719 Manada Bottom Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112

(More details and parade registration forms will be posted when available.)

Directions from the Philadelphia area : I-76 West towards Harrisburg, take exit #247 (I-283/PA-283) towards Harrisburg/Hershey and merge onto I-283 North, which will merge with I-83 North. Follow I-83 North for 3 miles to exit #51B (I-81 North) towards Allentown/Hazleton, and take I-81 North for 6 miles to exit #77 (Route 39) towards Manada Hill/Hershey. Go east towards Hershey. Make first left onto Jonestown Road. Travel 7/10 of a mile, make left onto Manada Bottom Road and go 1.2 miles. Clubhouse on left. Large tan block building, sign on mailbox.
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Tri-State's Annual September Picnic
Sunday, September 23, 2008
11 AM - 3 PM
Riverview Beach Park, Broadway Ave (Rt. 49) Pennsville, NJ

20th Anniversary Celebration

We found a great location for our very special 20th Anniversary Celebration -- Riverview Beach Park, right on the waterfront. Once an amusement park (1891 to 1967), today it is a beautiful family picnic park complete with a lake, a playground, tennis courts, a fountain, a gazebo and panoramic views of the Delaware River. This is a Pot-Luck picnic, so bring your favorite dish to share. We will have plenty of hamburgers and hot dogs availabe!

What's on tap:
  • All attendees will receive a 20th Anniversary Drool Towel
  • Great Basset merchandise door prizes
  • A drawing for a brand new Dyson Animal Vacuum Cleaner
  • A 20th Anniversary Picnic Group Photo for all attendees
  • Basset Games: Musical beds, Longest ears, Boxer Relay and Lights Out
  • Senior Parade for those seasoned Bassets (bring a description of your Senior Hound)
  • Raffle table loaded with great Basset items
  • Great Basset Merchandise
  • Bake sale for people and hounds

Pre-Registration appreciated, but not necessary, by 9/19/07

NEW! Download the Registration Form in Word or PDF format.

For information, contact September Picnic.
Annie's Water Ice

Sadly,
Annie's Water Ice 11th Annual Basset Hound Picnic
has been cancelled this year due to Annie's passing.
We are hopeful that there will be another event next year.

Paws for Fall: The Long Island Basset Olympics
October 6, 2008
Wantagh State Park, Wantagh, NY

This will be the 6th year for The Long Island Basset Olympics. Frolic with hundreds of Basset Hound lovers and test your Basset's skill at sprinting, jumping, weaving and climbing. Consult with experts on animal care. The Raffle table will be overflowing, the merchandise tent will be full and lunch is included in the admission fee.

Download the Registration Form in Word oorr PDF format.

Click here for directions

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PLANNING AND TO HELP ON THAT DAY! For information, contact Walli Gnatowski .

Tri-State will have a table set-up at:
North Shore Animal Shelter
Oct. 13, 2008 (Rain date 10/14)
75 Marino Ave, Port Washington, NY
12 pm - 3 pm
For more information call (516) 767-4615

Tri-State will have a table set-up at:
Canine Companions for Independence
Snoopy Fest
Oct. 13, 2008
11 am - 3 pm

Farmingdale State University
SUNY Farmingdale Campus
Call 1-800-572-BARK for more information

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Tri-State will have a table set-up at:
11th Annual Metro Basset Bash and Howl-O-Ween Party!!
Oct. 20, 2008 (Rain date 10/21)
Van Saun Park, 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ (Pavilion F)

Please join us for food, fun, and BASSETS! Meet old friends or make new ones!
Contests! Prizes! Raffles!
(Don't forget costumes for bassets and food-slaves)!
Cost: Adults: $15, Kids ages 7-16: $7
Kids under 7 and hounds are FREE!

For more information on the event, email Beth or call Donna orBob at 201-556-0111.
PLEASE NOTE: PREREGISTRATION IS A MUST!!!!
The fine print: Please bring lawn chairs/blankets (some picnic tables are available), water for your hounds, proof of rabies vaccination, poop pick-up bags. Food and beverages provided for the humans. Basset wanna-be's (housemates of your Basset) are welcome to attend, but cannot participate in the contests. No admission tickets will be mailed; please check in at registration desk upon arrival.

Download the Registration Form in Word or PDF format.

The Long Island Pet Expo
November, 2008

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, Long Island, NY


Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue will have a table set up at this event. The last two years we generated a lot of interest in Basset Rescue and our adoptable dogs.

Show Hours:
Friday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Admission:
Adults $12.00 *
Children 11 & Under $6.00 *
Children 3 & Under Admitted Free
* includes Nassau County Entertainment Tax and NYS Sales Tax

Due to the large number of pets at the exhibits and attractions in the show the public is asked not to bring their pets.

For more information and a free admission coupon, go to Long Island Pet Expo

If you are able to donate a half day to run the table and answer questions, please contact Walli .
   



Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue's Annual

HOWLIDAY PARTY

Sunday, December 9, 2008
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dog Days Daycare Center
281-283 Roycefield Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844
A great, made-for-dogs facility!

20th Anniversary Celebration Continues!

Come join us as we celebrate the Howlidays and Tri-State's 20 years of rescuing homeless Bassets

New this year!!

  • Stocking Contest: Go wild and let your creative side loose! Decorate a stocking and bring it with you to the Pawty ? entries will be judged in the following categories: Best Overall, Prettiest, Funniest, and one with the OMost Bassetude.O Prizes will be awarded to all winners and the stockings will be raffled off to lucky pawty attendees.
  • Decorate your own photo frame for Special Photos with Santa featuring the Hush Puppies BigDawg and a Basset Sleigh! In honor of our 20th Anniversary, each Basset participant will receive a photo with Santa and a picture frame to decorate at the party free! Beautiful photo frames will be available to decorate with holiday OblingO and baubles. (One free frame per family please.) Come and make a special memory with your houndie!
  • Chocolate Fountains and assorted dippers ? yum!! (For humans only of course.)
As always!!
  • Santa Paws Gift Exchange: Bring a gift for a hound to place under the Howliday Tree. If you bring 2 hounds, bring 2 gifts and take two before you leave, etc. Please keep gifts under $10.
  • International Pot-Luck Buffet: Bring your favorite dish for the Pot-Luck Buffet. (Please let us know what you would like to bring so we donOt have too many duplicates.) The wide variety and amazing dishes have been wonderful over the years ? you wonOt go home hungry (and neither will the Bassets)!
  • Howliday Raffle: Huge variety of hound and holiday items to take a chance on - always a great selection.
  • Door Prizes: ThatOs right, we have lots of stuff to give away!!
  • Great Basset Merchandise! Lots of new and holiday Basset items!

Pre-registration appreciated, but not necessary, by Wednesday, November 28, 2008 (No registration fee.)

Download the Registration form in Word or Registration Form in PDF. Or, call 610-388-2434 or email tristatebassets_@_comcast.net.

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Bowling For Bassets
February 10, 2008, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Conchester AMF Lanes
575 Conchester Hwy (Rt. 322)
Boothwyn, PA 19061

This year we have reserved the whole bowling alley, all 32 lanes AND hounds will be permitted as long as they are on leash or in a xpen.

So we are looking for 32 teams to come out and help raise much needed money for the poor homeless hounds of Tri-State.

Cost is $20 per person, 4 bowlers per team, and includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, soft pretzels, popcorn, nachos and soda. There will be prizes given out for the Best Team name, Highest Male score, Highest Female score, Lowest Male score, Lowest Female score, Team with highest score and more.

Plus we will have one of our world famous raffle tables and of course a 50/50 drawing. Whew!!

Space is limited so you must register by Feb 8th. If you have any questions or would like to donate to our raffle just send me an email at bowlingforbassets@tristatebassets.org.

Download the Registration Form.
For more information, email Ellie Foth.

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The one, the only BOARDWADDLE!
April 25-26, 2008, Ocean City, NJ


The 2008 BoardWaddle (our 10th!) will be held on Saturday, April 26. The bassets are the largest entry in the Ocean City, NJ, Doo Dah pawrade. The Annual BoardWaddle Basset Olympics will take place on Friday afternoon, April 25, followed by the Friday night Dinner/Pawction. Picnic and games follow the Pawrade.

Information about the BoardWaddle to come.

A waddle is like a walkathon, only the hounds get the pledges and waddle to help their homeless friends of Tri-State Basset Rescue! We've had as many as 509 hounds. PLEASE BRING YOURS!

We send the packets in March. If you got a packet last year, or are on the Tri-State mailing list, you don't have to write! You'll get one! If you are not already on the packet list or have moved since last year, please send your name, address and telephone number to Dawn .

See pictures of previous BoardWaddles!

Tri-State will have a table set up at

SCOUTWALK 2008
Christopher Morley Park, Long Island, NY

Roslyn-North Hills, Searingtown Road, north of Long Island Expressway

April 19, 2008
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
For information, or to volunteer to help that day, contact Walli .

Best Costume Contest

Hound Howlabaloo
May 3, 2008, 11 am - 3 pm
 Wantagh Park, Wantagh, Long Island, NY

Thanks to some wonderful volunteers, this will be our 6th Spring picnic celebrating the best of the Basset Hound breed.
Come compete in one of six hilarious contests:

  • Best Costume

  • Loudest Howl

  • Lowest to the Ground

  • Best Kisser

  • Cutest Trick

  • Most Obedient

Costume Parade at 12 pm; all hounds in costume please line up around 11:50 a.m. Judging for the costume contest will follow immediately.

 Download the Registration Form - Click here for MS Word doc

Click here for directions

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PLANNING AND TO HELP ON THAT DAY! For information, or to volunteer to help that day, contact Walli .