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| 2007 Rescue Reunion | ||
Delaware Valley Bichon Rescue's annual reunion and "bichon blitz" was a GREAT success. This was our biggest year, with over 100 PEOPLE and about the same number of BICHONS in attendance. Aside from being very HOT, the weather cooperated and it was a magnificent day! Special monogrammed bandanas were made for each four-legged guest. We forgot about the two-legged ones. They had to fend for themselves. Our annual raffle raised nearly $800. Sales of bichon-related merchandise such as t-shirts, hats, tote bags & other items raised over $400. We had a 50/50 which raised $91 and a "spare change" collection which raised $146. While fundraising is NOT the main thrust of the day we were thrilled
that after all the donations were counted, the rescue had taken
in about $2,000.00 thanks to all our generous guests! BUT, the best
part of the day is the fun that is had by all in attendance. It's
a day for visiting with old friends and making some new ones too.
We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed the event itself!
ENJOY!!! |
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| Susan takes a short
break from the activities. |
Party-goers took turns acting
as lifeguard while the fluffs went for a swim. |
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| Over 100 people
attended. |
Over 100 dogs attended too! |
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| The raffle raised
nearly $800 for the rescue! |
Sigrid & Sammy did a great
job selling t-shirts. Over $400 worth were sold! |
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| This fluff is ready
for a day at the office. |
This dogs brings new meaning
to "water logged". |
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| Usually we can't
coax them in...this year there was a waiting line! |
Joe & Eileen ran the bichon
games. |
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| Waiting for their
turn at the games. |
Hey cool....treats!!! |
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| Party-goers relaxed
on their lawn chairs. |
There's always a dog nearby
who needs a lap. |
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| I'll watch the
purse...bring me back a bone! |
I know my chap stick is in
here somewhere! |
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| Did I hear someone
say bone? |
Coco & his dad take a breather. |
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| The Daskous relax
on their lawn chairs. |
Even with 200 'guests', there
was still room for more! |
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| The raffle table
raised nearly $800 & included over 50 items donated by guests.
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Janet & some other guests
mingle. |
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| Are we supposed
to EAT that bichon??? |
Susan poses for "photographer"
Joe Z. |
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| You expect us to
NOT eat these treats???? You've got to be kidding! |
Winner of the YOUNGEST GUEST
award...Lola basks in the glory of her hard-fought win! |
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| Beau Bear Button
wins the award for "earliest adoption". |
Hmmm...is she trying to pass
herself off as a bichon so she can get some of our bones??? |
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| Guests prepare
for the costume contest. |
One of our contestants. |
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| This dog is wearing
a tutu |
Scrappy is having a gender
identity crisis...didn't somebody tell his dad he should have been
a GROOM??? |
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| Wow! These guys
have their very own chairs. |
Arnie Potter & the Sorcerer's
bone was our winning costume contestant!! |
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| Just call me if
you need any help by the pool! |
Another contestant shows off...sort
of. |
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| My family's been
stung by the bichon bug! |
Cappy wins the "tallest
bichon" contest! He often impersonates a standard poodle! |
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| What's this? There's
a contest? Where's my award? |
Lola poses again. She's just
about the cutest thing walking on four legs. |
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| More bichon games. |
As usual, Ray kept things humming
in the kitchen. |
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| The Hula Girls....Kali
& Juli Zaleski. |
Kali & Juli pose with mom,
Eileen. |
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| One dog even impersonated
a ladybug! |
An encore performance by Arnie
Potter. |
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| This is my better
side. |
Ricky chills out for a bit.
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| Yes it's me again...Lola.
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More bichon escapades. |
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| The famous bichon
pose. |
Oh come on...you don't want
ALL that, do you? |
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| OK, OK, everybody
will get a turn...take it easy! |
Benny & Spencer were featured
on our annual DVBR cake. |
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| Rest in peace Benny
& Spencer. We love you. |
Norm checks to see if Carrie
is wearing a costume. |
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| Arnie poses one
more time. |
Our lifeguard was busy with
all the bichons who decided to go for a swim. |
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| This boy is auditioning
for the next Old Navy commercial. |
Willie made a special trip
from "South of the Border"! |
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| One more Lola pose. |
Steve W. assures Scrappy that
he will only have to impersonate a bride for a few more minutes.
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| My feet are tired
too you know. |
The Old Navy dog again. |
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| Contestants wait
while picnicers 'vote' on best costume. |
Another fluff takes a 5 minute
break on a lap. |
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| Coco & Snowball
relax. |
Oh boy...it's been a long day. |
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| I need a drink.
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Would you stop fooling with
my tie? |
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| Let's just wait
till something falls, otherwise they'll stick us back there with
Ray & Cammy! |
Somebody said this was a BICHON
RESCUE picnic. |
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a FRACTION of the guests that were present...but it's the closest
thing we have to a group shot this year! |
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Delaware
Valley Bichon Rescue is a non-profit organization as recognized
by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Section 501(c)3, et
seq. of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. |
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Many thanks to Patty Burke for allowing us to use her
Bichon image in our logo. This image is copyrighted
and may NOT be copied from this website without the written permission
of Patty
Burke.
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