7th Annual FFR Tail Waggin' Walk & Appreciation Picnic!

2009 Oct 17 Sat.

Download Forms

To register, make a pledge or get this event brochure, you can download these forms below. All walk and contest participant is required to register.

Tail Waggin' Walk & Appreciation Picnic Autumn PAWS!

Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00am-3:00pm
Fremont Central Park, Area A
(Area A is behind Water Park)
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
View Directions (Map, pdf)

Listen to our radio PSA for this event!

Make a Pledge!

Collect pledges and walk to help save the lives of abandoned dogs and cats. You can help us by:

Donations are very much appreciated and urgently needed!

THANK YOU!

Enjoy a relaxing 3K walk around Lake Elizabeth, Fremont with or without your dog. After the walk, enjoy our Appreciation Picnic! Pumpkin-Fest!

There will be lunch for people and treats for dogs!

  • At 9:00 AM - Walk Registration
  • At 10:00 AM - Walk Start
Walk Registration includes:  Diane Wat Design Limited Edition Walk T-shirt, Goodie Bag (Holistic Dog Treats!), Dog Bandana and all Contests.

After the Walk! Appreciation picnic & FUN!

FFR Dog Alumni, Rescue groups, Dog Adoption Showcase, Great Raffles, Silent Auction, Sponsor Booths and more dog goodies! Natura Pet Products, Taste of the Wild & more!

Adoption Showcases: FFR, Tri-City Animal Shelter-Fremont, Golden Gate Basset Rescue, Mickaboo rescue and more!

  • At 12:15 PM - Highest Pledge Awards
  • At 12:30 PM - Canine Demo by Alameda County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Dog and California Rescue Dog Association
  • At 1:00 PM - Dog Show Contests

Howl-Loween! Dog Costume Contest

Movie
Watch our photo slide show. Please donate now so we can rescue more dogs & cats.

VIP Judges: Linda Goldston-Mercury News, Eric-Titan's Kingdom, and Steve Waterhouse, Argus News!

  • Cutest
  • Funniest
  • Coolest
  • Best

Dog Show Contest

  • Rescue Dog Parade
  • Most Talented Dog
  • Waggiest Tail
  • Prettiest Female
  • Handsomest Male
  • Most Unique breed mix
  • Most Expressive Eyes
  • Best Kisser

Registration for all contests is included for registered walkers. $5.00 entry fee for non-walk participants.

Pet Portrait

Free sitting - portion of proceeds are donated to FFR for photo orders thanks to:
Weston Photography
capturing life in a natural light
www.westonphotography.net

Thanks to all our compassionate, honorable and dedicated volunteers!

Thanks to our generous sponsors!

All About Pets Animal Care
Diane Wat Design
Titan's Kingdom
Weston Photography
Scoop Free
La Fondue Restaurant
Jack London Square
Blue Dog Bakary
Cinemark Theatres
Arctic Paws
Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
Costco
Chang & Associates Tax and Financial Professionals
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
Zuke's
Celebrations Party Rental
Valley Vet Supply
Merrick Pet Foods
Wysong
Drs Foster and Smith
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Planet Blue Dog
Dogswell
TracieHotchner.com
The Fish Market
Saf-Keep Fremont
Freshpet
San Francisco Opera
Gilroy Gardens
Rosenblum Cellars Winery
Union City Sports Center
Sirius Dog Training
Science Diet, Hill's
The Woof Pack
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too!
Giorgio's Italian Food
Habana Cuba Restaurant
Exclusive Sound Productions
Happy Go Lucky
Nature Variety
John Paul Pets
Waggin Tails Pet Essentials
Trader Joe's
Best Bully's
Paws for Learning
Pet Club Food and Supply
Taste of the Wild
PoopBags.com
Bogie's Discount Pet Food & Supplies
Pet Food Express
Otis Spunkmeyer
EVO by Naturapet.com
Sand Scribbles
Plantinum Performance
The Argus
Sanrio
Evanger's Dog Food
Angelicascards.com
Oakland A's
Dr. S. Gary Brown, DVM
Aqua Adventure Water Parks
Dreyer's
Frosty Paws
Kong
Pizza Chicago
Sweet Tomatoes
Wet Noses
Designing Health
Pizza Hut

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