Having Fun in 2001 Picnic Fund Raiser

In attendance, over 116 Bichons with Family and Friends.

Yuri seems to be enjoying herself, telling all about her picnic to her furry friend.

Pat Huber of White Cloud Bichons gave a grooming demonstration.  Doesn't her model look gorgeous?!

This is Sammy Jo here with his dad, John.  They flew in all the way from Atlanta, GA, winning a basket from Bisketbaskets for the farthest traveled guest.

THE MOST THRILLING PART OF THE PICNIC WAS OF COURSE, THE COSTUME CONTEST.  HERE ARE SOME OF THE ENTRIES.

Every Bichon getting ready for  "the big show".      

Trinita with her gang in Raingear.   

  Ain't this little girl precious? 

Hu-mom went to a lot of trouble on these adoreable costumes for "the ranch".  They fit right in with our other cows...better not get lost out on the range.  LOL

  Dax exhausted from a hard day at play.  He and hu-mom Becky traveled all the way from Northern Nebraska for this year event. 

All in all, the picnic was a big success.  We doubled what we raised last year, thanks to some large donations, and the silent auction.  We were so exhausted afterwards. we needed a week to recouperate. 

We would like to acknowledge the help of some of our wonderful volunteers:

Rick Bishop, our wonderful MC,  Gail Bates, our picnic coordinator,  Gail Bohall, Carol Lee, Pet ID Tags and all the others who manned retail booths and donated their sales to our rescue fund.  All those who stood in the heat and directed traffic, especially,