One Week until the Northwest Rattiefest!

We've been busy getting ready for New Rattitude's 3rd Annual Northwest Rattiefest that will run on Sunday July 28th  from 1 to 3 pm in the east dog area at Robinswood Park in Bellevue, Washington. More than just another Rat Terrier meetup, this is a time when we as New Rattitude volunteers celebrate our supporters - both the fans and the adopters. 

Foster parents celebrate as they see former foster dogs, now settled into loving homes and doing well. We socialize, and play and talk about how blessed we feel to have spent another year with our beloved Rat Terriers. But it's not just about the socializing. 

"Dude! What happened to your fur?!"

Lots of sweet dogs to hang out with

You wouldn't think it could get much more exciting than having 50 plus terriers corralled together, but it does. Of course we will have our annual raffle which raises funds for our Northwest foster dogs who end up needing medical care beyond what the adoption fees can cover. This year we have some spectacular items being raffled off - a years supply of By Nature kibble, puzzle games, a private training session at University Canine Learning Academy in Seattle, Eagle Creek luggage.... Let me tell you folks, that raffle table will be loaded this year.

The 2012 Raffle Table

There will be a Green slow feeder in the raffle

This year though, your tickets can be used for more than just the raffle - we'll have 4 different "game" areas including a double ex-pen area called the Puzzle Plaza where your Rat Terrier can test out the latest puzzle toys and the "Dog Eat Dog" pen where your dog gets to bob for hot dog pieces. 

The Nina Ottosson "Twister": one of the many puzzle games to try out in the Puzzle Plaza

Tickets cost $1 for 1, $10 for 12 or the best deal, $20 for an arm span of tickets (which if you get someone with long arms can be close to 40 tickets.)  We'll also be accepting credit cards this year making it easier to make purchases. 

Snacks, soda, and water will be available for sale as well. 

So we hope we'll see you there! We love the chance to spend an afternoon talking about Rat Terriers to a group of folks who love them as much as we do. And if your dog wouldn't be happy at such a wild and active event, please join us anyhow - let them relax and stay happy and you can come enjoy the event without worrying about their stress level.

To get the details, a map, and to RSVP, check out the event page on the New Rattitude Northwest Region's Facebook Page.