2014 Cross Town Bark Around Fundraiser & Doxie Social

The Sixth Annual “Cross Town Bark Around” fundraiser and social for Midwest Dachshund Rescue (MWDR), will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the DuPage County Fairground Exhibition Hall, 2015 W. Manchester Rd., Wheaton, Illinois. The “Doxie Dash Wiener Races” will begin at 12:30 p.m. All activities, except for the races, will be inside the air-conditioned buildings. Friendly leashed dachshunds, dachshund mixes and their families and friends are invited. Dachshund lovers without dogs are also welcome. Last year, some 1,300 people and 400 dachshunds attended. Activities in addition to the Doxie Dash include raffles and silent auctions, featuring Cubs and White Sox tickets, theme park passes, dining gift cards, overnight hotel stays and more. The event also will feature a Doxie Costume Contest, Doxie Cake Walk, Sing-Off, Best Peanut Butter Licker and other doxie-themed games. The Doxie General Store will feature one-of-a-kind dog-related items. There also will be a quilt raffle, bake sale with treats for pets and people, nail trims and photos with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Pedal Car. Admission is $5 for adults and kids age 13 and older. Registration is not required for admission but advance registration is necessary for Doxie Dash Wiener Race participants. There are many dog friendly hotels in the area including the Hampton Inn at 205 West North Avenue, Carol Stream, Illinois (630-681-9200). In addition, the fairgrounds has on-site camping facilities. All proceeds benefit rescued dachshunds whose veterinary care, spaying and neutering, food, medication and other needs prior to adoption are funded by MWDR. MWDR is a 501 (c) (3), all-volunteer organization that was founded in 2003. MWDR operates through a volunteer network of representatives, transporters and foster homes in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Most dogs come into MWDR from kill shelters or puppy-mill closures. Owner surrenders also are accepted when funds and foster homes are available. In 2013, MWDR rescued 251 dachshunds in need.