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2011 Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario Basset Bustle Extravaganza May 27-28, 2011
Just Around the Corner 
Please plan to be part of the largest gathering of Basset Hounds in Canada at the 2011 BHRO Basset Bustle Extravaganza. We are expecting hundreds of basset hounds and their people from across Canada and the U.S. to descend upon the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA off-leash dog park on May 28, to help us all celebrate our dedication and love of bassets and show our support for Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario.
Do the Bustle! The event will kick-off at the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA off-lead dog park (www.hamiltonspca.com) All of the bassets will bustle into the park in one very long (and very short!) Basset-line (led by the 2011 official AmBassetor, to be announced) and officially kick-off this not-to-be-missed day-long party. From there you can let your basset off-leash to mix and mingle in a safe and protected environment and enjoy the day-long party with the bassets. There will be lots of media to record the largest gathering of bassets in Canada, and you definitely won't want to miss the opening Basset Bustle kick-off extravaganza. 
Support an Important Cause We are asking for all of our members and friends to collect pledges for their participation in the bustle to help raise money for BHRO at this, our largest fundraiser of the year. As you know, every penny raised goes directly to helping unwanted basset hounds find permanent, loves homes. Every pledge, no matter what amount, goes a long, long way in helping these deserving dogs. Pledge forms will be included in our next edition of The Howler, mailed to all members. Not a member? Click here: www.bassetrescue.ca/membership.html 
You may also get your pledge forms online right now! Need Adobe Reader? Click on the icon below. You can also donate online through Canada Helps and set up your very own Giving Page where friends and family can donate directly to you. Personal Online Giving Pages can feature your own photos and you can set your own personal fund raising challenge. NEW this year: You can use PayPal to donate on Canada Helps. Details online at Canadahelps.org Here is a link to the Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario Page on Canada Helps where you can pledge online, and learn about creating your own page from here: Canada Helps Online Giving
Party with the Bassets all Weekend 
We have set aside a block of rooms at the pet and people friendly Mohawk Residence and Conference Centre, just a few short minutes from the park. The very modest room rates, which include breakfast, also feature oversize 2 bedroom rooms and lots of green space. We will be hosting a big pre-bustle pizza party at the hotel, on the Friday night, for all of our supporters, admirers, guests and their dogs. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. Please join us from 6:30-9:30 pm. We will have a quirky little contest or two with great prizes and some very yummy pizza from a local Pizzeria. New this year we will also feature pre-registration at the Pizza Party to minimize the line-ups at Saturday's Bustle.
Hotel Details 
Hotel details are as follows: Mohawk Residence & Conference Centre Affordable & spacious accommodations! Suite configurations consist of two private bedrooms, bathroom and a kitchenette. All guest suites feature air conditioning, cable television, and free local calls. Our special discounted group rate is $79.95 (based on 1 - 2 adults per suite). **Please note: Mohawk has implemented a per night pet fee to cover additional cleaning costs. This fee is normally $20 but has been discounted to $10 per night for BHRO. For individual reservations please call 1-877-225-8664 (open 24 hours) and ask to be transferred to Hamilton, or call direct at 905-385-3200. Please quote the block number #050326 (Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario). The block of suites will be held until the morning of Wednesday April 27, 2010. Limited Space Available at the above rate so please book as soon as possible!
Other Events You Can Look Forward to
Pledge Prizes! Start collecting your pledges today, either online at Canada Helps or in person. Please support this very important cause. Sadly, this will be another record year for the Basset Hounds that have come into rescue, most of them requiring costly vet care. We can not help these dogs without your support. As a giant thank you we have some great pledge prizes you should not miss. 
Total pledges over $110: If you collect $110 of pledges or more you will be rewarded with 10 Raffle Tickets. That means your are eligible to win a golf package, dog-sitting, doggie clothing and toys, super event tickets and so much more! PLUS the person who collects the highest amount of pledges will win the grand prize of a photo session with Mariah, the official 2012 Calendar photographer, of Bunch We Lunch With Photography. This session is worth $250.00. A whole bunch of us at Basset Rescue have had our bassets photographed by her and it is some of the best photography we have ever seen. Please take advantage of the opportunity to win a photo session with Mariah and start collecting your pledges today. All pledges of $10 and up will receive a tax receipt.
Volunteers and Sponsorship We are looking for volunteers to help us at the event. If you are interested in helping out during the event please contact Mindy at mindy@bassetrescue.ca. 
Other areas we require your help in are sponsorship for the event. If you are able to assist in sponsorship through your business, please contact Mindy. All event sponsorships will be credited on our website and promotions and marketing and will go a long way to helping make sure the 2011 Basset Bustle is the best basset extravaganza any of us has ever known! Please let us know if you are able to help. Please also contact Mindy if you have anything you want to add to our participants' goody bags! Plus we are always looking for new raffle items. Raffle items do not need to be dog related. The raffle is all new merchandise, gift certificates and services, and if you can contribute please let Mindy know. Of course this event could not be possible without your participation and support. Please let all of your basset loving friends, neighbours, colleagues, and even the stranger you see walking their bassets, know about this wonderful and important Basset Extravaganza.
Click here for the 2011 Basset Bustle Extravaganza poster. Please keep checking your inbox and in upcoming editions of The Howler for updates. We look forward to seeing members, friends and adopters at Canada's largest gathering of basset hounds at the May 28 2011, Basset Bustle Extravaganza. Please join our new Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/bassetrescue if you wish to have more regular updates.
Big Basset Raffle for those who cannot attend the Bustle..... Don't miss this chance to win your choice of 10 amazing raffle prizes available for those who are not able to attend the Bustle. It is also a wonderful opportunity to share the chance to win prizes with your friends, family and co-workers! With ticket prices starting at $1, it is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to Win, Win, Win! And of course it is the bassets who win big as 100% of the proceeds go to help the bassets in our care. A list of prizes, along with details of how to order can be downloaded here in either a Word document or in PDF format. Please email Dawn atdawn@bassetrescue.ca if you have any questions.
2011 Basset Bustle Extravaganza Press Release
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