Dogs Deserve Better Booth Updates

News From the Harrisburg, PA, Chantilly, VA booths.

We ran two booths this Spring, March 15, 2003 & April 4, 2003. The first booth was at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex Pawsabilities show. We did pretty well, gaining more volunteers and visibility, and bringing in about $250 for the organization. Thanks to Dave and Linda (shown above), Marilyn and her 'crew', which included her three tiny Yorkies, a good friend, and her husband Don, affectionately known as 'the Keeper'. Also to Kelly and Linda. You guys were great, and you helped increase our visibility a LOT! And to Federico, who made the weekend much easier with all his help.

Also, I need to thank Chris in Gettysburg, and apologize again for Riley! She was kind enough to open her home to us for the night Saturday night. We went out 'on the town', leaving Riley shut up in her guest room. In his anxiety, he did a little 'redecorating.' Yikes! Luckily, she has taken it in stride, and forgiven Riley his social 'faux pas', not to mention that of his caretaker! Thank you Chris, again, for everything.

The second booth was done at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. No, Riley did NOT attend this time! We didn't do nearly as well there, from the way we were received or from a monetary standpoint. Most people who live in that area don't see dogs on chains, and so aren't aware that it's an issue, or how serious a problem this is in many parts of the country. In fact, I was asked more than a few times if we didn't want dogs on leashes! However, you DO never know, we could have planted a seed somewhere that will really benefit the dogs and the organization at some point! I enjoyed meeting faces from DoggieFun.com, Metropets Online, and the SPCA of Northern Virginia, all people I've gotten to know through e-mail. I also enjoyed tremendously visiting with the dedicated volunteers who joined me there, Cicely, Elizabeth, Callie, Jill, Darlene, and Jeannie. Thank you all so much for helping me out! What great people you are.

We gained at least 50 new e-mail contacts, and we welcome you all to our circle of friends!

Contact Info: Dogs Deserve Better, Inc. • P.O. Box 23 • Tipton, PA 16684 • Toll Free 1.877.636.1408 • 814.941.7447
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