2011 Whisker Walk Sunday June 5th 2011 - Lancaster Fairground, Lancaster MA

May 30, 2011 - PRLog -- Learn more at whiskerwalk.org and check out the PSA at youtu.be/wR-6Y9CzmZM

Lancaster, MA – On Sunday June 5th 2011 – the 4th Annual Whisker Walk is being held at the Lancaster Fairground, Lancaster, MA. The Whisker Walk IS the Nation’s ONLY multi-organizational dog walk and benefit. PLEASE HELP US PROMOTE THIS EVENT through your paper and/or community calendar…

What's a Whisker Walk you ask?  Well it’s a lot of things ... but mostly it’s a FREE, fun day for families and their dogs PLUS a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser to benefit New England animal shelters and rescue groups. The 2010 Whisker Walk brought THOUSANDS of people and their dogs from all over New England and MORE are expected to descend on 50 acres of pet loving paradise for 2011. With almost 100 pet related groups, companies, vendors, sponsors and manufacturers and animal rescue groups in attendance there is so much to do, see and buy!

Whisker Walk is an “event not to be missed” for pet lovers and their dogs with a unique twist…a Blessing of the animals kicks off the noon multi-organizational DOG WALK!  Come to see spectacular exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on animal petting opportunities, educational programs, special attractions, kid’s area, pet adoptions, product giveaways, entertainment, lots of food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy!

Date: Sunday, June 5th 2011
Cost: FREE to the public – an event for all ages!
Event hrs: opens to the public at 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  - Walk starts at noon.
Where: Lancaster Fairground – Home of the Bolton Fair, Rt. 117 in Lancaster, MA.
Centrally located — just minutes from Rt. 2, Rt. 190, 495 and only 20 minutes from Worcester and 30 miles from Boston! 50+ acres of flat, shaded paths (handicapped accessible) the grounds are enormous and beautiful.


NO ADMISSION FEES! So bring your family and your dog/s. Other pets MUST stay home.
MANY NEW EXCITING Events for the 2011 Whisker Walk!!!  

•Geo-caching with or without your dog! If you’re not familiar with this new sport Dog Caching is a dog friendly "scavenger hunt" you play with your GPS and in this case, your dog. The purpose of the game is to locate containers that at our Whisker Walk Fairground.
•3rd Annual TOP DOG PHOTO CONTEST - Winners (Top 5 photos) announced at Whisker Walk
•Frisbee Dog Show – Flyball Demos and all sorts of fun for kids and adults of all ages!