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DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2008
TIME: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PLACE: Salem County Fair Grounds on 735 Route 40, Woodstown, NJ 08098
Akita Rescue of WNY

THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME!!!!! To the left is world renowned Forrest who was one of the star Akitas in the Hachiko movie with Richard Gere. He insisted on giving PAWPRINT AUTOGRAPHED PICTURES to those who donated to ARWNY!! What a fun day it was and so good to see so many Akita lovers and former ARWNY dogs. WOW you guys made our hearts sing with how good the dogs looked and how happy!

And the costume contest this year made me laugh and laugh! The costumes were just FANTASTIC!!!!!

AND CONGRATULATIONS to the 14 new CGC title holders!

The Animal Planet filming was a hoot and the show will be on November 29 at 8 PM on Animal Planet's Dogs 101 program!! Make sure you watch!

Thank you all for the kind words and the happy smile.
ARWNY loves you all and so hope we see you again next year!!

ARWNY Akita Picnic/Fun Day with obedience demo, CGC, fun exhibits.

We are hoping for many Akitas and their owners, from the USA and Canada, to join us for a day of enjoyment!

Picnic will be from 11am to 4pm -- rain or shine.  We have many large covered pavillions, a full kitchen, electricity and loads of space!!  Open to anyone owning an Akita -- adopters, breeders, trainers, owners -- we love Akitas and want to see them all!!! Easy unload and access, no steps or stairs, large parking area.

Akita Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. This year appointments are being taken ahead of time to insure your space!! Every dog should have a CGC especially in light of breed specific legislation, the rise of dog bits, and insurance concerns! Schedule your appointment by contacting the evaluator -- Sharon Roble by clicking the button that follows.

Akita Fun Exhibits. Akita photo Exhibit. Pet Photographer.  Raffles and prizes through-out the day!!

No admission fee ... Free Parking ... Bring your own chairs ... water will be supplied … Please bring a crate or tie-out for your Akita so your Akita can have a safe "time out" while the owner eats, drinks, wins the raffle, and makes merry ... Leashes must be no longer then 6 feet. ... Children must be under parental control. Name tags will be in use so people can connect with each other!!  If you will have your Akita in attendance, please bring along proof of rabies, a crate if needed, extra leashes to have on hand, and food/treats to keep your Akita happy!!  EVERYONE should bring lawn chairs and blankets if needed for picnicking!!

Akita Fun Contests: Best dressed Akita ... Best Akita trick ... Biggest Akita ... Smallest adult Akita ... Oldest Akita present ... Youngest Akita ... Akita who has come the farthest ... Akita whose owner has owned the most pet Akitas over the owner's lifetime ... Akita and owner look-a-like ... Look-a-like "twins" or "triplets" found among the Akitas present ... Longest Akita Coat ...  Dress up Contest (you and your Akita or just your Akita!)

Akita Tests: Canine Good Citizen (CGC).  Email to make an appointment!! 

Demos: Canine Dancing Demo!!
Rally-O Obedience Demo by Jane Johnson!!
Akita Grooming Demo by Kathy Coffman!!

Leash Handling Demo by Lynny Benzinger!!
Agility Demo by Miriam Lisker!!
Holistic Vet care Talk by Dr. Dym (www.canineworld.com/drdym)

Pet Portraits: Pet photographer will be on hand to take photos of your beloved companions!!

Akita Photo Contest: Bring your Akitas photos for exhibit, categories are:
Akita being/doing something funny

FANTASTIC RAFFLE items will be offered (we always need to help the dogs in our care!!). Your summer wardrobe and your dog's toy chest can be replenished from the merchandise supplies. Benefits Akita Rescue of WNY.

Enter the Special ARWNY Akita Raffle

~ Covered Dish Affair ~
Help make the Akita Picnic/Fun Day a success by contributing
the covered dish item next to the first letter of your last name.

A - M Please bring a soft drinks / water
M - Z Please bring a side dish like mac and cheese, salads, macaroni salad, potato salad, baked beans, fruit salad, veggie tray, potato chips, pretzels, etc

ARWNY will supply the hot dogs to cook and the rolls,
condiments, paper plates, napkins, plasticware --
we will need volunteers who love to barbeque!!

AGGRESSIVE people or dogs should be left at home.
If your person or Akita is too animal aggressive/stranger aggressive to behave well while the fun activities and eating are going on,
PLEASE leave him/her at home. Instead, bring photographs of your person/Akita to share with others. And do invest the time and effort in training your Akita or Akita person to be nice, in the future.

Travel Directions:
From DE Memorial Bridge: Take Route 40 East/Atlantic City, follow for approx 7-8 miles, see Fairgrounds on left side of road. From Route 295 South in NJ: Take Exit 4, turn left at end of ramp, follow Rt. 48 to Rt. 40, turn LEFT onto Rt 40 East, follow for approx 4 miles, see Fairgrounds on left side.

From NJ TURNPIKE:  Take last exit, go thru tollbooths, see "LAST EXIT BEFORE DE MEMORIAL BRIDGE"  DEEPWATER/PENNSVILLE Exit -- take exit on Right, at end of ramp turn left, see signs for ROUTE 40 EAST/ATLANTIC CITY, get on Route 40 East, follow for approx 6-7 miles, see Fairgrounds on left side of road.

Hotel Info: Quality Inn Carneys Point -- called Kathy's reunion -- $59 special rate!! CALL NOW!! Call Leslie at 856-299-4900 to reserve a room. Rate includes breakfast. Room rate for Thursday, September 20th through Sunday, September 24th and dogs allowed. Ground floor area will be reserved now for the Kathy reunion group.

Other Hotel Info:
Comfort Inn Carney's Point, 632 S Pennsville Auburn Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, (856-351-6600)
Del Valley Motel, 368 Route 40, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, (856-299-3933)
Friendship Inn, 605 S Pennsville Auburn Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, (856-299-3700)
Holiday Inn, 506 S Pennsville Auburn Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, (856-351-9222)
Quality Inn, 632 S Pennsville Auburn Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, (856-299-4900)
Sleep Inn, Sodders Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, (856-299-8282)
Wellesley Inn & Suites, 517 S Pennsville Auburn Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069, (856-299-3800)

(call to check with each hotel if pets allowed as every local hotel has different rules)

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - A Great Akita Picnic/Fun Day!

Akita Rescue of WNY
P. O. Box 428
East Amherst, NY 14051
(914) 747-4252
arwny@roadrunner.com

ARWNY Web site:
http://www.akitarescuewny.com/

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