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Woofstock Event to Raise Awareness and Funds for the New England Basset Hound Rescue on Saturday, September 6, 2014

Fun-Filled Woofstock Event in Sturbridge, MA on September 6, 2014 sponsored by the New England Basset Hound Rescue

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Woofstock Event to Raise Awareness and Funds for the New England Basset Hound Rescue on Saturday, September 6, 2014

The New England Basset Hound Rescue proudly announces its 13th annual fundraiser, Woofstock, a fun-filled day for Basset hounds, their owners and other Basset Hound supporters at the Dam at Westville Lake in Sturbridge, Massachusetts from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on September 6, 2014.

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The day will be filled with activities including the Basset Hound waddle, silent auction and raffle, contests for dogs to compete in (including best costume, longest ears, cookie catching contest, and much more)!

The Dogfather food truck will be on site to provide food (including vegetarian options). This year will have the addition of on-site portraits for Basset Hounds, a mobile hound grooming salon, and Fitter Critter will be at the event providing in-person demonstrations on massage techniques that you can use on your dog.

NEBHR was founded by lovers of the breed who wanted to try to help the homeless, abandoned, and unwanted Basset Hounds of New England founded New England Basset Hound Rescue (NEBHR) in 2001. NEBHR, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Everyone involved with NEBHR is on a volunteer basis only and members reside throughout New England.

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Over 1,000 Basset Hounds have been rescued and placed in loving adoptive hounds since the founding of the New England Basset Hound Rescue.

To learn more about Woofstock and how you can get involved with the New England Basset Hound Rescue, go to www.nebhr.org for more information.

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