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Here's the outline for this event that promises to be a LOT of fun. More promo and information to follow soon. Any questions, please post below. Thanks!
Join Greyhounds Rock and Tripawds for a Great Time!
Memorial Day Weekend, Fredericksburg Virginia
Attention pets and people! Greyhounds Rock Fredericksburg and the Tripawds Community are together again! This time for a fun-filled Memorial Day Weekend fundraiser in Fredericksburg, Virginia, especially for all pet pawrents, dogs and cats who have been touched by pet cancer and life on three legs (but every pet pawrent is welcome to attend!).
Make plans now to be there on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 for two days of all-things dogs (and cats too!). Whether you are owned by an animal with three or four legs, you are invited! Here's what you and your furry companions can expect:
Day 1: Hoppy Hour!
Saturday, May 23, 5pm
Location: Hartwood Manor, Hartwood, VA
Let's get to know each other over a wine and cheese during a fun-filled happy hour at Hartwood Manor, a pre-Civil War era home lovingly restored by Greyhounds Rock members Connie and Steve Hilker. Butt-sniffing is not required.
Day 2: The Main Event
Sunday, May 24, 1pm – 9pm-ish
Location: Piney Branch Ranch Spotsylvania, VA This day-long event will include non-stop fun, learning and friendship for pets and their people. We'll have a wild time with activities that include:
- a doggie-centric scavenger hunt and walk
- door prizes!
- interactive pet health education with veterinary experts
- memorial bonfire in honor of our beloved animals whose lives were lost to cancer.
- fenced-in area for dogs to run.
- a day in the country with your best friend
A casual but tasty old fashioned cookout will be served, along with refreshing beverages and plenty of healthy treats for the furkids.
Logistics:
Advance registration is required through Greyhounds ROCK Website. The event is a fundraiser for Greyhounds Rock and the new Tripawds Foundation . Cost is $20 per person. Any funds remaining after expenses will be divided among the two organizations. All dogs must be leashed. We'll have plenty of water bowls but you can make sure your dog has access by bringing a water dish. Although we know our dogs would prefer hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner, please bring your dog's usual food to eat at dinnertime. For ultimate comfort, bring a doggie bed / blanket for lounging and there will be plenty of room to set up X-pens around the property. To ensure your own comfort, bring an outdoor chair, wear plenty of sunscreen and comfy clothing suitable for warmer weather.
Traveling from Out of Town?
Historic Fredericksburg is located approximately 50 miles from Richmond and 50 miles from Washington, D.C. If you're traveling from out of town, a block of rooms has been reserved for this event at the pet-friendly at Fredericksburg Hospitality House Hotel and Conference Center, located just a few miles from weekend activities, (room rates are $89 + a one time pet fee of $25 and taxes). Please reserve your room now and specify you're attending the “Greyhounds ROCK” event.
Miscellania
If you want to volunteer door prizes or helping with set-up for the event, please contact us, we'd love the help!
For more information contact:
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
WOW!!! Thank you all for the great behind the scenes work you are doing to make this happen!!
This is a Herculean effort to make this such a SPECTACULAR event!!
MERRY MYRTLE IS SOOOOO EXCITED!! And FRANKIE HUCKLEBERRY IS AO GLAD BUTT SNIFFING IS ALLOWED!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Wheeeeee! We can't wait!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Just so you know Sally, I am so excited that Finn might get to play with Myrtle!! It's been ages since he's been able to play with a friend his size!!!! I really hope my schedule works out, I need a vacation!
Cassie and Domino (and Finn too of course)
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
OK All Pawtiers!!
The registration and events page are live on the Greyhounds ROCK Fredericksburg's website. Looking forward to all 3 and 4 legged Friends. Looks like a fun filled weekend and a great chance to visit Historic Fredericksburg!!
Visit http://www.grey.....srock.org/ for more details!!
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Activities:
Trail Walk & Scavenger Hunt |
Special Guests - Helping Hands Vet Clinic, Natural Pet Food Vendor, Dog Treat Vendor, and of course GRF and Tripawds. More to come..... |
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Post Walk Celebration & Exposition |
Blessing of the Hounds |
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Raffle & Prizes |
Kiddie Pool and Fenced in area for dogs |
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Dinner: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs |
Fellowship with other dog lovers |
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Bonfire & memorial Name Reading |
*** Bring chairs and blankets |
Need a place to stay? We have a block of rooms reserved at The Fredericksburg Hospitality House. Our Group Rate will be held until Monday, May 11, 2015. Call (540) 786-8321 to make your reservation. RATE: $89.00 Single or Double Occupancy (rates are exclusive of an 11.3% state and local sales tax or prevailing tax rates). Rate does include up to two breakfast tickets for a full hot breakfast per room per night. A one time $25.00 Pet Fee if you are bringing your dogs.
Next year I am coming to this. Maybe not with my furkids but I will be there. This year with surgeries for the girls next week I just don't have the funds but I will plan on it next year. 
That is a promise I intend on keeping
Hope everyone has a great time
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Michelle said
Next year I am coming to this. Maybe not with my furkids but I will be there. This year with surgeries for the girls next week I just don't have the funds but I will plan on it next year.
Hope everyone has a great time
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
ME TOO!!!! It would be a long flight for little JL but definitely i want to come next year. I'll start pinching pennies now!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Okay you two....it's in writing now! So we'll see you next hear! Now we need to get GREYHOUNDS ROCK to hst it agina..AND...get Jim and Rene over in this side of the world again!!
KIM! WOW!! You really know how to throw a pawty!! Let me know how I can help? Come early to help set up? Whatever way I can help!
Thanks sooooo much for all this set up! WOW again!
Love to you and your ack!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS. FINN! Merry Myrtle can't wait to interact with a big dog...and one with four legs..a real special treat!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Looks GREAT Kim, thank you! We can now start to get the word out to the press and pawrents. Stay tuned.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
benny55 said
PS. FINN! Merry Myrtle can't wait to interact with a big dog...and one with four legs..a real special treat!!
Ahem.
What am I? A pocket Shepherd?
Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!
Read all about my adventures at my Tripawds Blog
I'm so Jealous. what iwould do to smush merry myrtles face! I'll be looking forward to pics from the events! Have fun guys!
Wow, this is going to be greater than I ever imagined!! I can help as well, please let me know whatever you need. If you don't mind Ill be bringing a dog pen for little guy Roscoe since I can't really let him loose with the big boys/girls. This is going to be so much fun!!
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
WYATT RAY!!!!! OOOOMMMMDDDDD! Of course you aren't a little bitty "pocket Shepard"!
I showed Merry Myrtle this picture and she's very clear now! Apparently she thinks you are a CHAIR!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I agree! Cannot wait!!!
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Wyatt Ray Dawg said
benny55 said
PS. FINN! Merry Myrtle can't wait to interact with a big dog...and one with four legs..a real special treat!!Ahem.
What am I? A pocket Shepherd?
Hahaha of course not Wyatt!! Finn will be excited to play with anything over 50lbs!
Can't wait!!
Cassie and Domino and Finn of course
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
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