W is for Woofstock

You read that correctly.  W is for Woofstock.  It's not for Woodstock.  First of all, I wasn't alive in 1969.  Secondly, I'm not doing any research on the festival.  Thirdly, I do like Snoopy and Peanuts, but I'm not focusing on that, either.

Woofstock is a Purina Rally to Rescue event (I keep starting to type a Purina Rescue to Rally event and then I realize it and am able to correct myself either before I type that or once I get to first L in "rally.")

There are a few Woofstock events throughout the United States.  Obviously, this one is in Lake Charles, LA. I've been e-mailing people about donating items that are worth at least $20 for the silent auction. The donations are tax deductible, so if you or if you know of anybody willing to donate, I have the contact information for the people in charge of the event.

It is going to be a fun day.  There will be a pet blessing, vendors, rescue groups, a "mutt strut" parade, a black dog showcase, a silent auction, dog contests, and more.

Any monetary donations are nice, too.  They haven't been asking for them, but I know that it costs this volunteer organization $125 per vendor that is going to be there for using the Civic Center.

Then, they also need groups such as boy scouts, girl scouts, service groups, and 4H clubs that do service to help.  They need people to help set up the event (starts on the evening of Thursday, October 11) and then to take down all the stuff after the event (Saturday, October 13).  They want adults or at least adults to sit with older "children" (teens who can handle holding dogs) in front of bathrooms to hold dogs while people go to the bathroom.  The Civic Center is going to allow use of the inside bathrooms, but the dogs can't go inside unless they are service animals.  This means that "dog holders" are needed.

Like I said before, I have all the contact information.  Let me know if you are interested or if you know of anybody that is interested.

Oh, and the other thing, I asked one person, but it is "yes, if she is not busy."  They need people for the kids' area.  They are going to have things like crafts, coloring sheets, and face painting so the kids can also enjoy the event.