New England Basset Hound Rescue is holding our EIGHTH annual “Basset Waddle” to raise money for the homeless, abused, and unwanted Bassets of New England. All Bassets, non-Bassets, and food slaves are welcome! A Basset Waddle gives us the opportunity to raise funds through a “parade” of hounds, proud owners, and dogs in need of homes.

Basset Waddles are the way we bring rescue efforts to the public awareness. It is our largest fund raising event. Money is raised by the hounds' owners by getting sponsors (“pledges”) to support their hound in the parade route. The money raised will help us to pay for veterinary care, food, boarding, and all other expenses related to the labors of rescuing hounds.

Get pledges! Ask your friends, family, co-workers, boss, vet, mailman, teacher – anybody! There will be prizes for the top pledge earners. The pledges are your “entry” into the waddle. If you are unable to bring pledges, a $30.00 donation will be requested at registration. And, because we’re a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, your donation - or those pledges you collect - is tax deductible!

In addition to the Waddle, Woofstock will be a fun-filled event. We’re going to have games, contests, agility displays, vendors, raffles and a silent auction, to raise money for the hounds.  We also will have a special area for kids' fun, with games & prizes.

Grooviest Gal and Hippest Hound Contest

This year we’re again offering a chance for your hound or houndette to be crowned Grooviest Gal or Hippest Hound of the Waddle! We’re going to have a contest so you can tell us why your hound or houndette is deserving of this honor!

 

All Basset Hounds are regal. Each one has that unique “I am the ruler of my universe” aura. But is YOUR hound truly the monarch? Does he rule your home? Is she the queen who deserves to be pampered an waited on, and loved and admired?  Tell us, in 300 words or less, why your hound should be this year’s Grooviest Gal or Hippest Hound. All entries will be reviewed by the Hip Royalty Committee. We will select the two winning entries and announce them at Woofstock. The winners must be in attendance to accept this honor and their special prizes! 

 

Please e-mail entries by August 31 to  Kim Haines at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .