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Follow on Google News | Raffle 4 Rescue Needs Donations To Help Dogs In Need!NW Working Dogs is holding their annual “Raffle 4 Rescue”. Donations of products and services are being sought, to be raffled off at the NW Working Dogs Expo, with 100% of the proceeds going to help homeless dogs.
By: NW Working Dogs The Raffle 4 Rescue is held as part of the NW Working Dogs Expo, an event in St. Helens Oregon that brings together conformation, temperament testing, and protection dog trials. “Each year, we solicit donations locally and from around the country, and then raffle them off at the Expo on Sunday afternoon. We’re a creative bunch, so you never know what amazing items may show up on the raffle table” says Virginia Dunn, head of NW Working Dogs. So far, the donations are quite varied. From holistic treats to custom leashes, protection gear, books on dog rearing and training, a variety of gift baskets and gift certificates, even a night at a posh dog friendly hotel – the Raffle 4 Rescue has something for just about everyone! "We love doggie stuff. But human products and services are welcome too! For example, a Mary Kay representative is giving a Pampered Hands gift set. Everyone likes a bit of pampering!" Proceeds from this year’s raffle benefit a local rescue organization called Pacific NW Pit Bull Rescue ( http//www.pnwpbr.org ), an organization that helps homeless pitbulls and other bully breeds. "The NW Working Dogs Expo is by far our favorite event of the year! The event helps support the work we do and the dogs in need, but also to promote dog sport in the community.", states Ellena Thomas, head of PNWPBR. The Raffle is free as part of the NW Working Dogs Expo and is open to the public. RESCUES ARE IN CRISIS! With the economy in turmoil, rescues have been hit hard. Most rescues are staffed by volunteers, who generously give of their time and resources. They are always stretched. But right now, the need is much greater then in past years. Owners are losing their jobs and their homes, causing many to surrender their dogs to the shelter or just abandoning them. “We’ Dunn says her team has been putting in extra effort to make this year’s raffle a huge success. “It’ “Despite the hard times, people really want to help. We just keep asking, and we’ve actually done very well! We hope for more donations over the next few weeks, and to be able to raise some much needed cash to help these homeless dogs. Of course, we need lots of folks to come out and buy tickets for their favorite raffle items!” A complete list of donations for this year’s Raffle 4 Rescue can be found at: http://www.nwworkingdogs.com/ The NW Working Dogs Expo is being held on June 12th & 13th at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in St. Helens, OR. It is open to the public as well as all breeds. Activities include the Protection Dogs International (PDI) NW Regional Trials, IABCA Conformation Show, ATTS Temperament Testing, Canine Good Citizen Testing, South African Boerboel Breed Suitability Test, and more. The complete list of activities can be found at http://www.nwworkingdogs.com Vending and sponsorship opportunities are available. # # # NW Working Dogs trains in personal protection, competes in Protection Dogs International (PDI), and holds the NW Working Dogs Expo, an annual dog event that brings together protection dog trials, conformation, & temperament testing. End
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