Presented by WA Basset Rescue And S.C.R.A.P.S. Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service

WASHINGTON BASSET RESCUE

7220 N. Haven St. Spokane, WA 99217 (509) 466-1538

“Ole’ Bassets!” grab your sombreros and maracas for the 10th Annual Basset Blast!

In the grass behind the Western Dance Studio in Sullivan Park is the place to be.

This Basset Fiesta is Saturday, May 17, 2008 from Noon ‘til about 2:30pm (Basset time). *Rain or Shine*

Events for Bassets: Best Waddle, Best Howl, Best Trick, Most Freckles, Oldest Basset, Longest Distance Traveled, Crazy Hat, Funniest Name, Longest Ears, Best Costume and… I ya, ya, ya – NEW event! “Best Basset Photo” For this contest, bring a photo of your asset(s), no bigger than 4x6in. The crowd will vote for our winner!!! Limit of 1 photo entry per Basset at registration table, 1 vote per registered Basset (voting ticket in registration packet).

Award ribbons, plus piñatas of doggie goodies are awarded for all event winners!

2008 King & Queen will be crowned at finale – CUTE sombrero & poncho costumes for our new royalty!

We are also putting together some GREAT raffles and new t-shirts, similar to picture above. Tuck away some extra pesos to spend! Hot red pepper laughs for humans are always FREE!

To participate in this “Basset Blast Ole'” humans need only donate $10.00 per Basset IF you pre-register OR $15.00 if you register at the event. PLUS there will be an exclusive” raffle for all pre-registered Bassets! No charge for humans performing with their Bassets. Senores & Senioritis put this event on your calendars!

* ALL proceeds go directly to the Basset Rescue program *

Pre-registration form enclosed. Registration at the event will be open from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Contestants must be Basset Hounds or Basset Mixes, no Mastiffs disguised as Bassets!

Since event takes place in the grass, please bring a blanket for your low rider (or sit on w/houndy in your lap).

For health reasons, no puppies less than 4 months allowed. Dogs in county parks must be leashed and please scoop their poop (free bags furnished at the registration desk).

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event please call Pat Benstine (509) 466-1538. To donate items, please contact Mary Charbonneau at (509) 489-0101 or by email: mhmelcher@hotmail.com

Sullivan Park is on N Sullivan Rd, just across the river, north of Spokane Valley Mall - tons of great parking!

*Rain or Shine* In case of rain we’re working on a warehouse location (with enough parking available). As Basset Blast approaches think sunshine! If we don't have “south of the border sun”, we’ll post on the WABR website and in our online newsletter about the new alternate location.

Please visit our website at: www.wabr.net

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

Fill-out this form to pre-register for the 10th Annual Basset Blast. $10.00 donation per hound. Mail check & registration form to: WABR 7220 N. Haven St. Spokane, WA 99218. There will be a separate pre-registered table for you to pick-up packet(s). A ticket for the “Pre-Registered Raffle” & to vote will be in your packet(s). ALL monies go to WABR, addt’l donations always welcome!

Name of Human(s) Owned By Basset(s) ________________________________________________________________________

Name of Basset(s) Who Rules Home ___________________ __________________ _________________ __________________

Street Address ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________

Phone ___________________ How Did You Hear About The Blast? _________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________ Would You Like To Receive Our Online Newsletter? (circle one) YES NO

If you cannot attend, are you able to make a tax-deducible donation? Any Amount is appreciated! Donation $____________

I (we), the undersigned, assume all responsibility for our dog(s) at the ’08 Basset Blast, and will hold harmless WA Basset Rescue, the Spokane County Parks, any sponsors or affiliated organization, for any injuries, damages or mishaps that may occur during the Basset Blast or from participation in any event, or which may be caused by our entry.

Signature and Today’s Date _____________________________________________________