All Paws for a Golden Cause is your opportunity to trade dog stories, meet fellow Rescue members and friends, and enjoy a day of fun and educational activities while you help YGRR. All proceeds from this special day will be used for the veterinary care and boarding of Rescue Goldens awaiting adoption.

Festivities and activities will begin at 11:00 am and will run until 4:00 pm. Events are scheduled throughout the day. Dog Walk Fees: $5.00 individual, $10.00 per family.

You may take the walk anytime between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. The complete walk is 3 miles long. Distance signs will be posted along the path so you can choose the distance you want to walk round trip.

Rain or shine, don't miss the thrill of participating in this important event and meeting many of YGRR's beautiful Rescue Goldens. Bring your dog, or come alone, but please join us for this very special YGRR family day. Suitable footwear should be worn in the event of rain.

Bring a picnic lunch or buy hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches and snacks from our outdoor grill. And be sure to save room for a trip to the ice cream truck!

Please sign up as many sponsors of your walk as possible!

OCTOBER 15, 2000

Bring your family,
your friends and your dog(s)!
All well-behaved dogs
of ANY BREED
are welcome!

Special Events will include*

  • Canine Dental Exams
  • Canine Intelligence Tests
  • Paw Painting
  • Canine Bobbing for Hot Dogs
  • Paw Reading
  • Grooming Tips
  • Canine Good Citizenship Certificate Program (a Rabies Certificate and current license are required on-site.)
  • Photo Buttons & more!
  • Canine Wet T-Shirt Contest, relays
  • Raffle – you must be present to win

Demo Ring Events will include*

  • Freestyle – (a musical, choreographed performance by a dog and handler)
  • Obedience and Utility by the Charles River Dog Training Club
  • Parade of Rescue Dogs - 12 Noon
  • Costume contest - 1:30pm - (bring your dog's favorite Halloween costume. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes will be given for the best costumes. Mark Rosenthal, local radio and television meteorologist and YGRR dog owner, is our celebrity judge)

Who Can Participate?................ How do I Sign up?................Schedule of Events Etc. . MMore Information ...............

Note: there will be a nominal fee for some events. All dogs must be leashed at all times. ................*subject to change


Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1985.
Rescue and Adoption services for Golden Retrievers from the six New England states.
Address: P.O. Box 808, Hudson, MA 01749-0808
Hotline: 978-568-9700

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