Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 15th, 2010 for the annual celebration of our FurKids and their wonderful families. This year promises to be the best ever as the Bash moves to the beautiful Irvine Animal Care Center in South Orange County. The Irvine Animal Care Center, recipient of the 2007 Shelter of the Year Award, is situated on a beautiful five acre facility that looks more like a park than an animal shelter.
At last year’s Bichon Bash over 150 FurKids attended with their human families and friends. Because of the increase in attendance we have experienced each year it was necessary to identify a location that would not only provide sufficient capacity but would also provide a pet-safe environment, centrally located, with ample parking for our guests. We are certain you will love our new location at the Irvine Animal Care Center.
The celebration will feature the Bichon Parade of Rescues so don’t forget the ribbons and scarves as you accompany your FurKid in the Parade. Many of our wonderful fosters will be on hand for you to meet and we plan to have onsite pet adoptions for pre-approved applicants. We look forward to our wonderful vendors whose products and services help us keep our Bichons healthy and beautiful. There will be photographers, groomers and trainers available. We hope to have many other activities going on throughout the day but, of course, all depends on the number of volunteers available.
Festivities start at 10 a.m. -- and end at 3 p.m. Last year’s event was catered by LUCY’S PARTYTIME TACOS. Guests enjoyed an all you can eat meal which truly lived up to its slogan “. . . the best in town - hands down.” We stuffed ourselves with tacos of carne asada (beef) seasoned to perfection; carnitas (pork) that melted in your mouth; and pollo (chicken) with all the flavors of old Mexico; all garnished with home made red or green salsas, grilled green and yellow peppers, grilled green onions, guacamole, chips and some of the finest rice and beans in all of Mexico.
This year the meal will be included in your registration donation of $15 per person and $35 per family until registration deadline. After May 1st registration will be $15 per person. Register and pay today to assure your entry to the event. Please send your registration check payable to Bichon FurKids Rescue by May 1st to: Linda Rowe at 5639 Pony Court, Oceanside, CA 92057 OR pay by Credit Card or PayPal at www.bichonfurkids.org/bash2010registration
Directions and parking information can be found at www.bichonfurkids.org/bash2010directions
In 2009, BFK rescued and placed nearly 500 FurKids in loving, forever homes. Medical attention, spaying/neutering, shots, socialization, training and grooming were provided for each one prior to adoption. The "Bash" is our primary fundraising event to support these efforts. Please show your support and join us on May 15th. Feel free to invite other friends and their bichons to attend or send us their email address and we will send them an invitation.
For additional information, please visit the Bichon Bash pages on our web site (www.bichonfurkids.org/bash2010home) or contact Michele Olivier (michele@bichonfurkids.org) or call 858-408-1937.
Remember. Save the date and register to reserve your space now! Replying to this invitation lets us know if you will be coming but only the first 200 paid registrations will be assured entry to the event.
