WASHINGTON BASSET RESCUE

7220 N. Haven St. Spokane , WA 99217 (509) 466-1538

“Ole’ Bassets!” grab your sombreros and maracas for the 10th Annual Basset Blast!

In the grass behind the Western Dance Studio in Sullivan Park is the place to be.

This Basset Fiesta is Saturday, May 17, 2008 from Noon ‘til about 2:30pm (Basset time).  *Rain or Shine*  

Events for Bassets: Best Waddle, Best Howl, Best Trick, Most Freckles, Oldest Basset, Longest Distance Traveled, Crazy Hat, Funniest Name, Longest Ears, Best Costume and…  I ya, ya, ya – NEW event!  “Best Basset Photo” For this contest, bring a photo of your Basset(s), no bigger than 4x6in.  The crowd will vote for our winner!!!  Limit of 1 photo entry per Basset at registration table, 1 vote per registered Basset (voting ticket in registration packet).   

Award ribbons, plus piñatas of doggie goodies are awarded for all event winners!  

2008 King & Queen will be crowned at finale – CUTE sombrero & poncho costumes for our new royalty!  

We are also putting together some GREAT raffles and new t-shirts, similar  to  picture above.  Tuck away some extra pesos to spend!  Hot red pepper laughs for humans are always FREE !  

To participate in this “Basset Blast Ole'” humans need only donate $10.00 per Basset IF you pre-register  OR $15.00 if you register at the event.    PLUS there will be an exclusive” raffle for all pre-registered Bassets!  No charge for humans performing with their Bassets.  Senores & Senioritis put this event on your calendars!

* ALL proceeds go directly to the Basset Rescue program *

Contestants must be Basset Hounds or Basset Mixes, no Mastiffs disguised as Bassets!

Since event takes place in the grass, please bring a blanket for your low rider (or sit on w/houndy in your lap).

For health reasons, no puppies less than 4 months allowed.  Dogs in county parks must be leashed and please scoop their poop (free bags furnished at the registration desk).

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event please call Pat Benstine (509) 466-1538.  To donate items, please contact Mary Charbonneau at (509) 489-0101 or by email: mhmelcher@hotmail.com

Sullivan Park is on N Sullivan Rd , just across the river, north of Spokane Valley Mall - tons of great parking!

*Rain or Shine* In case of rain we’re working on a warehouse location (with enough parking available).  As Basset Blast approaches think sunshine! If we don't have “south of the border sun”, we’ll post on the WABR website and in our online newsletter about the new alternate location.
Registration at the event will be open from 11:00am - 12:00pm .  

For a pre-registration form please click on the appropriate link below:

In Htm: Click Here

In Word: Click Here

In PDF: Click Here 

If you would like to print the Flyer it is available here in word format: Click Here