SATURDAY, MAY 18,

11am-3pm (Rain or Shine)

Event Location: Hurlburt Community Park 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, CT

Join us for a  fun day of  Crafters/Artists/Vendors for Vested Interest in K9s on May 18

(RAIN OR SHINE)

K9 Demonstration 12:00pm-1:30pm

Event Location: Dighton Pavillion, 1059 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA.

Seeking raffle donation of items or gift cards- Minimum Value- $10

Please mail to: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718

(Deadline May 13)

Contact:  508-371-6653 or email: tink871@yahoo.com

Proceeds to benefit K9 Rogue

of the Cornell University, NY Police Department

Join our ONLINE TUPPERWARE EVENT…for the K9s

Folks from all across the country are invited!

The Tupperware Link will be active starting MAY 13 through MAY 24

Click here to browse and shop!

Stop by and visit the Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. booth and check out the fantastic K9 demo planned!  Proceeds will benefit a local TN police K9.

K9 Nero, Manchester, NH

Join Vested Interest in K9s, the Manchester, NH  Police Department and Vest Sponsors to celebrate the vesting of the Manchester police K9 Unit on Sunday, April 14 at 11:30am-1:30pm. Ceremony at: Manchester, NH Police Department 405 Valley Street.
Meet and greet the K9 teams. Cameras are welcome!

The following donations made it possible to vest all 8 of the departments K9s:

• Essex Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Beverly, MA
• Regional Groupon Grassroots Campaign, donated in memory of K9 Cesar
• Anonymous New Year’s Eve Donation of $5,000

Make a K9 your Valentine! Offer good through 1/23/13. Give a gift certificate of $50.00 (or more) to your special valentine anywhere in the USA for Silpada sterling silver jewelry and Silpada Representative, Trece McLaughlin will donate 100% of the proceeds to vest a K9 dog! Be sure to mention “Operation K9″ so we get the credit.

Contact her directly for this promotion at 617.462.1164. (This offer is NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE as there is no way for us to keep track). www.mysilpada.com/trece.mclaughlin

Certificates may be redeemed online after purchase.

Petco 280 School Street, Mansfield, MA, will offer Santa and Grinch photos on Saturday, December 22nd, 12pm-3pm  (snow date: Sunday, December 23, 12pm-3pm) for companion animals and family members. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is named as one of the beneficiaries for this years holiday event. More information call:  508- 261-2366

Tree of Hope is the Petco Foundation’s annual holiday fundraising campaign and continues to be the largest source of revenue for the Foundation and the many local groups it assists. Donations collected in stores during Tree of Hope go directly to animal welfare groups in the areas the donations are made so that they may continue their work in making better lives for animals.

Last year more than $4 million was raised during Tree of Hope. This has been a tough couple of years for the animals and our non profit partners and they are grateful for your continued support and the priority that you’ve shown through your donations.

The Petco Foundation helps to support over 8,000 agencies, both large and small, who work hard to provide hope to the nameless and faceless masses who rely on us. It is these partners who give your gifts human faces, human hands and angel’s wings.

A fun filled day of Santa Paws and the Grinch at the Pet Food Shoppe 6 Harding Street (Rte. 44) Lakeville, MA!   (Snow date:  Sunday, Dec. 6, 10am-3pm) Have your pet/s photos and yours (if you like) take with Santa Paws and/or the Grinch.  We will provide you with a CD of your photo for sharing and an abundantly stuffed goodie bag for a $20 donation.

We are happy to photograph multiple pets, pets & family members and children.

Leashed, well behaved pets welcome.

We have photographed iguanas, turtles, rabbits, llamas, a  polish chicken and a donkey.

Please direct questions to info@vik9s.org or 508-824-6978

* Please note: Cell phone cameras are NOT PERMITTED

Two fun filled days of Santa Paws and the Grinch 95 Washington Street, (The Village Shoppes Mall) Canton, MA!  Have your pet/s photos and yours (if you like) take with Santa Paws and/or the Grinch.  We will provide you with a CD of your photo for sharing and an abundantly stuffed goodie bag for a $20 donation.

We are happy to photograph multiple pets, pets & family members and children.

Leashed, well behaved pets welcome.

We have photographed iguanas, turtles, rabbits, llamas, a  polish chicken and a donkey.

Please direct questions to info@vik9s.org or 508-824-6978

* Please note: Cell phone cameras are NOT PERMITTED

Two fun filled days of Santa Paws and the Grinch at Especially for Pets 67 Main Street, Medway, MA!  Have your pet/s photos and yours (if you like) take with Santa Paws and/or the Grinch.  We will provide you with a CD of your photo for sharing and an abundantly stuffed goodie bag for a $20 donation.

We are happy to photograph multiple pets, pets & family members and children.

Leashed, well behaved pets welcome.

We have photographed iguanas, turtles, rabbits, llamas, a  polish chicken and a donkey.

Please direct questions to info@vik9s.org or 508-824-6978

* Please note: Cell phone cameras are NOT PERMITTED

Essex Park Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center 265 Essex St. Beverly, MA  is hosting a vesting ceremony to present Manchester New Hamphire’s K9 Bud with a bullet and stab protective vest.  The vest was purchased for K9 Bud by Vested Interest in K9s using funds raised at Essex Park’s Dog Wash this past July. Come meet Officer Jake Tyler and K9 Bud.  Light refreshments will be served.  Please note this is not a pet friendly event.

Join us at Skipton’s Pet Center,at the Red Dog Pet Resort, 274 Southampton St. Boston, MA, Saturday, October 13, 10am-2pm and meet our September 2013 Calendar Celebrities, Corporal Tim Frates and K9 Joka and vest sponsor, 7 year old, Kaylee Wiroll. Get your autographed  Full Color calendar featuring Massachusetts Police dogs  for a $15 donation.

Representatives from Vested Interest in K9s will be on hand.  Get your 2013 K9 calendar autographed by Corporal Tim Frates and Kaylee Wiroll.  Meet K9 Joka!

K9 Joka of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department is one of the Massachusetts police dogs featured on the cover of the 2013 calendar as well as in the month of September.

Calendars are available for $15 and proceeds from the event will be used to purchase a vest for K9 in training, Jax of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department.

Meet our costumed K9 Friend, “BIG BLUE” and bring your camera for a photo opportunity.

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Join Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and law enforcement from the Warwick, RI police department for a celebration at the Warwick, RI police department 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. K9 Viking, a german shepherd dog, partnered with Officer Aaron Steere will be receiving his bullet and stab protective vest and meeting his vest sponsors.

GENERAL PUBLIC INVITED and ADMISSION IS FREE!
Cameras are welcome.

The Warwick, RI second police K9, Fox will also be on hand for a meet and greet with Officer Paul Wells.

Join Vested Interest in K9s and 12 year old Samantha Gagnon (working on vesting her 4th police dog) at Francis Farm 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, MA for a fun day with N.E.A.T.T.A. Tractor & Truck Show, Swap & Meet & Tractor Pull.

50% of the proceeds of the Garden Tractor Pullers will be donated to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Public Welcome! Lots of FREE activities for kids & families

Admission: Cash or Food Donation for the Rehoboth Helping Hands Food Pantry

 All breed Dog Walk-n-Wag, Contests, Agility Demonstrations, Canine Good Citizen Testing, Doggie Games, Raffles, Vendors, Rescue Groups, K9 demonstrations and more. This event is RAIN or SHINE.  A walk leader and water for all walkers and dogs will be provided. All well behaved dogs are welcome.

Stop by the Vested Interest in K9s booth, meet and greet K9 teams, pick up your “Hog Wild for K9s tee shirt”,  plush stuffed K9 hero, 2013 K9 calendar and car magnet.

Learn how you can help protect a K9.

Shop * Learn *  Play *  Adopt

FREE PARKING and ADMISSION!  PETS ARE WELCOME (on a fixed lead with proof of vaccination)

Join Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. for an afternoon and evening of Blues at Heatherfest 18, 65 Freeman Street, Norton, MA.

Representatives from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. will be on hand from 1pm-6pm. The Bristol County Sheriff’s Department K9 teams will put on a demonstration at 3pm.

HeatherFest started out in 1994 with 1 band and about 30 people and has grown to a full day of music with several bands and hundreds of guests. Sunday September 9, will be the 18th year. All proceeds go to charity. $20 donation.

Entertainment lineup:  Racky Thomas – MC and side stage Traveling Medicine Show Revival Band  Toni Lynn Washington Brian Templeton & John Moriconi Sam Gentile & Basic Black Diane Blue BIG band Chris Fitz Special Guests: Cheryl Arena & Len Tetta

Guests are asked to bring pot luck food/drink to share. A grill is available for use on site and outlets for plugging in crock pots.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is one of the beneficiaries for the Heatherfest 18, in addition to The Eva Lipton Benefit Fund ■ Norton Food Pantry, Cupboard of Kindness – (Please bring donations for the food pantry) check out heatherfest.com for items to bring ■Nine Lives of Norton – Feline Rescue Shelter INC. ■Winslow Farm Animal SanctuarY

Please note: HeatherFest is from 1pm-9pm,  Vested Interest in K9s will be on hand from 1pm-6pm.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is pleased to join the Kingston Police Department at  their 29th Annual National Night Out at the Kingston Elementary School 150 Main St. Kingston, MA.   FREE ADMISSION.

National Night Out is a country-wide program designed to bring the public and  law enforcement officials together along with civic groups, businesses and  others interested in instilling crime- and drug-prevention awareness, creating  support for anti-crime programs and developing positive police-community  partnerships.

FEATURING:  Food & refreshments, Live entertainment, Police Mounted Unit and K9 Unit and much more.

Join Vested Interest in K9s, Sheriff Tom Hodgson and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department K9 teams, along with their vest sponsors on Friday, July 13,     10am-12pm,400 Faunce Corner Road, SAMS Building, North Dartmouth, MA. for a meet and greet. (RAIN or SHINE)

Light refreshments will be served.

PLEASE NOTE  THIS IS NOT A PET FRIENDLY EVENT.

Join us at the Cape Cod Kennel Club 3-Day AKC Agility Trials. We will be attending

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, at the Barnstable County Fairground, 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway, east Falmouth, MA.  Agility enthusiasts will be taking part  in two ring and 660 run per

day competition.   This event is RAIN or SHINE.

Want to know more about dog agility?  Dog agility is a sport in which handlers direct their dogs over a timed obstacle course, with scoring based on faults and time.  No leash or other physical contact to direct the dog is allowed.

Agility has many benefits for both dog and owner: it builds a strong dog-owner bond, provides intellectual stimulation and an energy outlet for the dog, and helps both dog and owner keep in good physical condition.   Various obstacles such as jumps, weave poles, dog walk, open tunnel, a-frame, see-saw and pause table are amongst the challenges for the agility team.

Join Girl Scouts from throughout New England to celebrate Girl Scouting’s 100th birthday. This will be the biggest birthday celebration ever! There will be live performances, animals, interactive activities, a hot air balloon, Forever Green activities, and birthday cake. Bring you entire family for this once in a lifetime celebration.

Admission- $15

Clipping for K9s…. bring in your four legged companions for Nail Clipping and if you SCHEDULE a grooming appointment on MAY 26th, for a FUTURE GROOMING APPOINTMENT Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. will receive the following donation from Serenity Dog Spa:

1. Come in for a nail clipping on 5/26-  your $10 clipping cost will be donated to VIK9s.
2. Call or come in to BOOK A GROOMING APPOINTMENT on 5/26 for a LATER DATE and 1/2 of the cost of the grooming will be donated to VIK9s.

All Pets Medical Center 16 Waterhouse Road in Bourne is holding a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1pm-4pm to benefit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.   The cost is $10  (please CASH ONLY).

Please have dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier.

A one year rabies shot will be given to cats/dogs at least 12 weeks of age without proof of a current rabies certificate.

Cats or dogs are eligible for a three year rabies shot ONLY IF a current rabies  certificate is brought in on MAY 20.

For more information, please call 508-824-6978 or email info@vik9s.org.

Clipping for K9s…. bring in your four legged companions for Nail Clipping, your $10 fee will be donated and if you SCHEDULE a grooming appointment on MAY 19th, for a FUTURE GROOMING APPOINTMENT Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. will receive the following donation from Serenity Dog Spa:

1. Come in for a nail clipping on 5/19-  your $10 clipping cost will be donated to VIK9s.
2. Call or come in to BOOK A GROOMING APPOINTMENT on 5/19 for a LATER DATE and 1/2 of the cost of the grooming will be donated to VIK9s.

MAY 19 ATTRACTIONS ONLY: Raffle,  K9 demonstrations, Gold n Silver, Verizon Fios and Silpada Jewelry Design.

This event will also take place on 5/26.

An afternoon packed with fun!  FREE admission and leashed pets are welcome. Demonstrations, free raffles, K9 teams and more…

•                 Canine Free Style Dance Demonstration- 1:15pm
•                 Police K9 Demonstration- 2pm
•                 Agility Demonstration- 3pm
•                 Obedience Demonstration 4pm
•                 Mix 104.1 Street Team, Music, Prizes & Games
•                 FREE GIVEWAYS at our Vested Interest in K9s information booth
•                 INSTANT $ for your unwanted/broken, gold, silver, platinum,

flatware, jewelry, coins, crowns. GoldnSilver,

Precious Metals  Broker  will donate 15% of the total $ purchase

to our cause, while you receive full value of the metals you sell.

Book your own “Gold Event” & we receive $50 per party.

•            Verizon Fios onsite offering Velocity Package to qualifying customers.

$65 goes towards Vested Interest in K9s.

•            Avon Products offering quality skin care and bath products to benefit

our cause.

Vested Interest in K9s will only be exhibiting on Sunday, March 18, 9am-4pm

 DiscoverYou Events announces its 4th Annual Holistic and Wellness Expo, March 17 – 18, 2012 at the Twin RIver Event Center, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI.  It is the largest Expo of its kind in RI, featuring over 100 exhibitor booths, speakers and demonstrations with topics including belly dancing, healing energy, nutrition, spirituality, yoga and more. Special guest speakers include renowned healing author Dr. Bernie Siegel, and intuitive spiritual healer and author Roland Comtois.

For more information, contact Susan Lataille; susan@discoveryouevents.com

Join us for a heartfelt K9 vest dedication in memory of Joseph L. Benson, the first director of Training for the Boston Police K9 Unit and 43 other departments and form Vice President of the United States Police Canine Association and judge of many national police canine trials.

Vest receipients are K9 “26″ of the Weare, NH police department and K9 “Patriot” of the Keene, NH Police department.

Meet and greet both K9 teams and representatives of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

 SNOW or SHINE…..
Join Vested Interest in K-9s and 12-year-old Samantha Gagnon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Especially for Pets, 95 Washington Street, Village Shoppes, Canton, MA, to “Open your heart and help protect a K-9.”

Samantha successfully raised funds in 2011 through nonprofit, Vested Interest in K-9s to outfit each of the three Fall River police dogs with bullet and stab protective vests. She will continue her mission to assist a hard working, dedicated police dog with a bullet and stab protective vest just in time for Valentine’s Day. Her goal is to raise $1006 on Saturday, Feb. 11.
To make a K-9 your valentine, stop by and meet several Massachusetts police K-9 teams who will be visiting Especially for Pets at 1pm and join the festivities.

Also participating at the “Hearts & Paws” event will be Avon Products, Verizon Fios of Lakeville and Canton, GoldnSilver and Lorie-Lyn Photography. Each business has joined Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. as a fund raising partner and a percentage of their sales for the day will go to the nonprofit.
For a $20 donation Avon Products is offering, Bernard the Polar Bear; this 14-inch soft-bodied stuffed animal with blue eyes is wearing a winter hat and scarf. An Abrielle heart and key rhinestone silver necklace in a ready to give gift box  is also available. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to Vested Interest in K-9s.

If you’d like to help, but have enough stuffed animals, you may purchase Bernard the Bear and donate him back to the cause. In turn, Vested Interest in K-9s will donate to the We Love Children Foundation of the Greater Fall River area who assist needy children.

Or want to earn some cash and help the cause at the same time? Bring in your unwanted gold, silver or platinum for instant cash on the spot. GoldnSilver will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. paying out top dollar for your scrap, broken or unwanted gold/silver/platinum. Vested Interest in K-9s will receive 15 percent of the proceeds of gold/silver/platinum, while the customer receives full value of the metals sold and also a $50 incentive for anyone hosting their own gold party.

Verizon Fios will offer their Velocity Fundraising Program, in which a new qualifying residential product order will generate up to a $65 donation to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Tee shirts, car magnets and FREE GIVEAWAYS will be available during the event. Lorie-Lyn Photography, who will be photographing the event, has donated a Pet Portrait Photo Shoot valued at $150, which will be awarded to a lucky winner.

Especially for Pets, Inc., established in 1988, is a Massachusetts pet food and supply company with stores located in Acton, Canton, Medway, Newton, Sudbury, Wayland and Westborough. Dedicated to responsible pet care, they offer only pet friendly products and services. Services include grooming, dog training, and educational seminars addressing all aspects of pet care. They also serve as a resource for pet adoption and rescue services. For more information, visit www.especiallyforpets

Tom Labonte, General Manager of Petco in Mansfield is pleased to announce that Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is one of the recipients of the 2011 Tree of Hope Holiday fund raiser. The event runs from Nov. 14 through Jan 1.

Santa and the Grinch will be making an appearance to take holiday photos. All family members welcome including well behaved leashed pets. Customers will receive a 4 x 6 digital photo, on site with a holiday themed photo cards for a donation of $8.95. PLEASE NOTE: Cameras or cell phone cameras are not permitted during the Santa and Grinch photos.

Holiday Photo Schedule

December 4 12-3, Photos with the Grinch
December 10 12-3, Photos with Santa Claus
December 11 12-3, Photos with the Grinch

Additional beneficiaries of the 2011 Tree of Hope event are Amazing Grayz, Nine Lives Shelter and Paws of Plainville. More information: 508-261-2366

  Join us for a day of Halloween fun with your favorite four legged companions

• Halloween Costumes Welcome!  (for pets and their owners)

•  Meet local area K9 teams and learn about the work they do.  Demonstration at 11am.

•  Representatives from Vested Interest in K9s will be on hand to answer questions

•  Take a chance and participate in raffles

• Special appearance by “Rocket” alumni of the German Shepherd Rescue and canine star of Footprints-The Movie from 10:30am-12:30 pm.           

• Merrick Pet Care  onsite offering free food samples and providing demonstrations  

• WEEI 93.7 FM,  Waterboys and Girls offering some great prizes and music 12pm-2pm                                                                                       

Join Vested Interest in K9s at A.D. Makepeace Company 158 Tihonet Road Wareham, MA and celebrate a New England Tradition. See the beauty of the cranberry harvest in an old fashioned family Fall Festival, on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9.   Hours:  10am-4pm (RAIN or SHINE). 

Admission  $5,   Seniors  $3,  Children under 7 are FREE.    *Please note that pets are not permitted at this event.

Fun for Kids of All Ages!  Pony rides, a bouncy house, train rides, and other great children’s activities are FREE!

Your kids, up to age 7, get FREE admission to the Cranberry Harvest Celebration, and this year all  children’s rides are at no cost. There is an additional fee for helicopter and boat rides, a small donation for activities such as face painting and pumpkin decorating, but the rest of the activities are FREE!  Check out the food court with tasty options from a variety of great food vendors.

Vested Interest in K9′s Inc. representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the K9 vesting program and a limited supply of the ever popular “Hog Wild for K9s” tee shirts will be available for purchase along with the VIK9′s car magnets.  K9 demonstrations will take place both Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9.  Check back for more details.

All Breed Dog Walk Fundraiser

Raffles, photo contest, vendors,
rescue groups, K9 demonstrations & much more.

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011 RAIN or SHINE
Time: 10am-3pm
Place: Borderland State Park, Easton/Sharon, MA

Join Vested Interest in K9s at the German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc. annual “Walk n Wag” dog walk
Come join us and many other dog lovers for a day filled with family and canine fun while helping us raise money for homeless dogs!  The day will begin with  a pleasant 2 mile walk in the beautiful woods at Borderland State Park. A walk leader and water for all walkers and dogs will be provided. All well-behaved dogs are welcome.

The day will be filled with enjoyable activities including an agility demonstration, canine good citizen testing, the parade of rescue dogs, doggie games, raffles, vendors and more. Joining us, we’ll have many dog rescue groups and vendors with wonderful dog related items for sale.

• Vested Interest in K9′s Inc. representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the K9 vesting program and a limited supply of the ever popular “Hog Wild for K9s” tee shirts will be available for purchase along with the VIK9′s car magnets. 
• Stop by and take a photo with our newest German Shepherd Mascot “K9 Justice”
• Check out the K9 demonstration at 2pm, which will be provided by the Taunton Police K9 team and the MBTA Transit Police K9 teams.

Children are invited to come with their parents, however only adults 18 and over can hold dog’s leash.

Over the past years their annual walk has been a great success. This year the walk will again be one of the major fundraising events. The goal is to raise funds for the countless numbers of German Shepherd Dogs in need throughout New England. All money raised will go for the care of the dogs in GSRNE’s foster care program. Because we are a fully volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of GSD-lovers to fund our programs. This is one of two major fundraisers we have each year.

You can help by collecting as many pledges as possible! Your sponsor sheet and checks are due the day of the walk; please bring to the registration table between 10-11am.

The Location of this Event Has Changed to

The Middleboro Elks Lodge

Join us for a tribute to law enforcement on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Middleboro Elks Lodge 24 High Street, Middleboro, MA.

(RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 18, 2011)

This will be an event like no other!  A flag raising ceremony will be followed by a two hour police escorted scenic motorcycle ride, all you can eat BBQ, live entertainment provided by rock and roll cover band Sound Tower and Groove Juice featuring acoustic and electric performances, check out the latest custom motorcycles by Perewitz Cycle Fab, dunk your favorite police officer in the dunk tank, working dog demonstration, karate demonstration, vendor marketplace, radio station Mix 104.1 Street Team, raffles and more. Vendor marketplace open at 10am. Special appearance by the New England Patriots Cheerleaders from 2:30-4:30pm.   ALL TICKET SALES FINAL.

Tickets and T-Shirts are available for purchase at the door

(Kids under 12 are FREE)

Event tickets $25.00 each

Back of T-Shirt

Ticket and T-Shirt $40.00

Tickets available for CASH at the following location or onsite the day of the event:

MIDDLEBORO, Elks Lodge 24 High St.

Here is the Dunk Tank Schedule

Join Vested Interest in K9s on Saturday, July 30th from 11am-4pm at the first Fender Bender in downtown Onset. Sinners and Saints of Wareham is holding the event to celebrate its fifth annivesrary as a shop and folks can enjoy an afternoon of wrestling, hotrod and motorcycles.

There will be a hot rod and bike show, more than 50 vendors selling all sorts of things, and even wrestling. There will be more than 10 trophy categories for all of the entrants, and there’s no entrance fee.

Former WWF wrestling stars Brutus Beefcake, and Doink the Clown will also be there, putting on a free show. There will be wrestling midgets, as well.

The event is being sponsored by several local businesses, including the Onset Bay Association, Marc Anthony’s Pizza, Old Iron Gym, Total Auto Concepts, Cape Cod Choppers, Morse Lumber, Impressions Screen Printing, Bubbas Motorsports, Tarra Dean Studio, Computer Consulting Networks, Verizon Wireless Zone, Sinners and Saints, and Black Frame Cycle Projects.

The Fender Bender takes place at the Onset Bandshell and downtown Onset Beach, and vehicle registration is from 8-10:30 a.m. The rain date is July 31. For more information, call Sinners and Saints Tattoo at 508-295-1366.

We hope you’ll visit us at the 1st Annual “Paws for Celebration” on Cape Cod, sponsored by the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Cape Cod branch! Grab your four-footed pal and join us for a fun-filled day at Brewster’s scenic Drummer Boy Park on Sunday, June 12. This day-long event will feature a fundraising walk, entertainment, vendors, raffle prizes, food, contests,  K9 demonstration and a variety of activities for dogs their people.   Stop by the Vested Interest in K9s booth to meet our mascot, Rookie.

Reality TV star Chris Lambton from ABC’s The Bachelorette, and his dog, Jetty, will be honorary guests and walk captains! The roughly 1.5 walk route follows the rustic John Wing Trial behind the Museum of Natural History with beautiful views of the Bay (not suitable for strollers, please wear appropriate footwear). Participants are encouraged to collect pledges from friends, family and co-workers all to benefit the shelter. Free t-shirts to all who register online at www.arlboston.org/pawsforcelebration before June 1. And terrific prizes for top fundraisers.

Drummer Boy Park is located on Route 6A on Brewster. For more information, call 508-255-1030 or visit www.arlboston.org/pawsforcelebration.

This will be the year’s signature fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s adoption center in Brewster, which took in more than 1300 animals in 2010.

Join Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. for a day of fun at the  Coalition for Animals 12th Annual Walk for Animals and Pet Fest at Buttonwood Park on Hawthorn St, in New Bedford, MA.

It’s a two-mile dog walk in beautiful Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, along with a fabulous Doggie Fashion Show, K9 demonstrations by the New Bedford K9 teams, Canine Mastery Flyball, Canine Agilty Demonstration, New England Reptile Bird of Prey Show and many wonderful demonstrations, educational vendor booths, local shelters, rescue groups, food, music, contests and so much more!  

Stop by and visit our information booth and sign up for a free drawing.  Meet and greet one of the New Bedford K9 teams.

For an event flyer click here:  http://www.coalitionforanimals.com/petfest2011.pdf

The event is RAIN or SHINE

Join Palestina Baronas and Tracy Briggs on May 7 at the Nantasket Beach 5K relay in Hull, MA when they put on their running shoes to attain their goal of raising $5,030.00 to provide five Massachusetts Police dogs with bullet and stab protective vests.

The Nantasket Beach relay is an individual 5K or team 20K relay that takes place on the beach!  (You are running on the sand).  Walkers are also welcome.  Prizes will be awarded for individual age groups, best team scores, best costumes and more.

Event Day

7:00am  Registration and number/bib pick up

9:00am  Race starts at Nantasket Beach Comfort Station (on corner of Beach Avenue and Hull Shore Drive)

Entry Fee                                                                                                                   

Team: $100 pre-registration or $120 day of the race

Individual: $25 pre-registration or $35 day of the race

Tee shirt provided with pre-registration

Registration

http://www.nantasketbeachrelay.com/sign-up/

Sponsorship Options

Running to support the K9s?  Contact us for a sponsor sheet at info@vik9s.org

Sponsor our relay team on Crowdrise at  http://www.crowdrise.com/Nantasket/fundraiser/vik9s

Byron the 10 year old golden retriever needs $700 to fund a toe amputation.

Achill, a retired police dog needs a root canal and follow up dental work.

Cynergy CrossFit , 23 Commercial Waye, Hanson will be hosting a workout event and raffle to benefit dogs in need on Saturday, March 12, 10am-3pm.

Proceeds from the event will benefit:

Byron, a 10 year old Golden Retriever who needs a toe amputation due to a tumor. His owner Tim has been out of work and is unable to cover the cost of surgery. He has raised some funds through his friends and family but needs an additional $450 to cover vet bills.

The second dog is Achill, a 4 year old German Shepherd who was raised in the Czech Republic. Achill and his owner Nancy are graduates of the Boston Police K9 Academy and internationally certified as a narcotic detection team. Due to a serious injury during a K9 demonstration in December, Achill suffered a broken jaw and fractured a canine tooth. Achill was officially retired as a police dog in January as a result of the need for future veterinary care. Estimated dental work exceeds $4,000.

Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. a Taunton based 501c(3) non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to providing bullet and stab protective vests for law enforcement K-9s throughout Massachusetts is the third recipient. Bullet/stab protective vests have a price tag of $735 each. Stop by and meet several area K9 teams.

Competitors will workout with a partner and may choose their own partner or Cynergy CrossFit will choose one for you. CrossFit will run several, short partner WODs (Workout of the Day) as well as a team event which will be a random pairing of two teams. This event is opened to experienced CrossFitters as well as beginners. They also have a kids event for 5-10 year olds, so bring the whole family! Online registration, donations, raffle item donations or interested volunteers please visit: http://conta.cc/WOD4PAWS or register on-site the day of the event at 9:30am. The fee is $25 per athlete, which includes a tee shirt. Kids fee is $12.50

Pack a cooler, bring a lunch and beverage of your choice. You may want to bring a lawn chair too as seating is very limited. This event will be fun to participate in as well as watch!

There are many ways you can help support this event!  If you won’t be competing, you can purchase a t-shirt, donate cash, donate items for the raffle, volunteer or be a sponsor.

A $250.00 sponsorship donation will include your logo on the event tee shirts and the Cynergy CrossFit website. Please call 617- 962-0257 or email info@cynergycrossfit.com by March 4th to be a sponsor.

Cynergy CrossFit is a fitness philosophy that believes true health and fitness is attained by training a wide variety of functional movements and executing them at high intensity. It is designed for universal scalability. For more information visit: www.cynergycrossfit.com.

Footprints- The Movie, canine star Rocket meets Sandy Marcal of Vested Interest in K9s.

We are really excited to check out Jim’s screening and Rocket will be there too. Check out the Footprints website for more details: http://www.footprintsmovie.com/

12 yr. old Lily Aisenberg hopes to raise $735 to outfit K9 Jax of Southwick Police Dept. with a bullet protective vest on Feb. 19th

Also during this event at Especially for Pets is Guardian Angels Cat Rescue Meet & Greet with their available cats for adoption. You can also find out how you can become a foster home for them! A volunteer from Guardian Angels will be offering cat nail trimming for a fee.

You must print this flyer to present with purchase!

Click Here For Flyer

Print the flyer and present when placing your dine in or take out order from 4pm-9pm. Any trouble printing, email info@vik9s.org.

Willie the White tiger would make a great gift for your special valentine

Samantha has committed to raising funds through Vested Interest in K9s to provide a hard working, dedicated police dog with a bullet protective vest just in time for Valentine’s Day. Her goal is to raise $735 on Feb. 5.

Make a K9 your valentine and stop by and meet several Mass police K9 teams who will be visiting throughout the day

Want to earn some cash and help our cause at the same time? Bring in your unwanted gold/silver for instant $$ on the spot. Party of Gold will be on hand 10am-3pm paying out top dollar for your scrap gold/silver. Vested Interest in K9s will receive 15% of the proceeds of gold/silver and also $50 incentive for anyone hosting their own gold party.
For more info: www.partyofgold.com

Proudly offered for Valentine’s Day by Avon Products is Willie the White Tiger, a 14″ soft bodied stuffed animal with blue eyes and a red heart over his chest, in a striped tiger gift bag. Willie is carrying a gift box filled with candy and/or jewelry to surprise your honey for Valentine’s Day all for a $20 donation. 100% of the proceeds go to Vested Interest in K9s.

If you’d like to help, but have enough stuffed animals, you may purchase Willie the Tiger and donate him back to our cause. We in turn will donate to WE LOVE CHILDREN FOUNDATION of the Greater Fall River area who assist needy children.

More info: email: info@vik9s.org or call 508-824-6978

Helping Paws for the Holidays

Featuring Santa Paws and “The Grinch”

Fundraiser at The Pet Food Shoppe In Lakeville

Each holiday package includes:

Other attractions:

2010 German Shepherd Rescue

of New England, Inc.

“Walk ‘n’ Wag”

All Breed Dog Walk Fundraiser

Raffles, photo contest, vendors, rescue groups & much more.

Come join us for a fun day with other dog lovers!!

Come join us and many other dog lovers for a day filled with family and canine fun while helping us raise money for homeless dogs! Join us for a pleasant 2 mile walk in the beautiful woods at Borderland State Park. A walk leader and water for all walkers and dogs will be provided. All well-behaved dogs are welcome.

The day will be filled with enjoyable activities including an agility demonstration, canine good citizen testing, the parade of rescue dogs, doggie games,  raffles, vendors and more. Joining us, we’ll have many dog rescue groups and vendors with wonderful dog related items for sale.

We invite children to come with their parents, however only adults 18 and over can hold dog’s leash.

Over the past years our annual walk has been a great success. This year the walk will again be one of our major fundraising events. Our goal is to raise funds for the countless numbers of German Shepherd Dogs in need throughout New England. All money raised will go for the care of the GSDs in GSRNE’s foster care program. Because we are a fully volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of GSD-lovers to fund our programs. This is one of two major fundraisers we have each year.

You can help by collecting as many pledges as possible! Your sponsor sheet and checks are due the day of the walk; please bring to the registration table between 10-11am. If you cannot attend or want to pre-register, send your pledge forms and check(s) or money order(s) in the mail no later than Sept. 15 to:

Dog Walk GSRNE, Inc.
P.O. Box 299
Wayland, MA 01778