03/20/2010

Meet 'n Greet at Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet
7397 - 179th St. West (Cedar & Dodd)
Lakeville MN  55044
952-432-0026
March 20th, 11am - 2pm
Meet Springer Spaniels looking for their new families and Forever Homes.  ESRA members will be on hand to answer any questions about this wonderful breed, including how to become a foster home or adopt.
Contact: Deb Ouellette debrajeanne2004@yahoo.com

03/21/2010

ESRA at Petsmart - Adoption Day
2140 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Sunday, 11am - 3 pm
ESRA is on-site at the store to meet our organization and some of our foster dogs. Potential adopters are encouraged to come meet us in person.  Come educate the public about Rescue in general and ESRA in particular and visit with your fellow volunteers. There is easy access to this store off the 17 th St exit off the 55 freeway. 
Contact: Carolyn Molloy edmash@ca.rr.com

04/03/2010

Meet 'n Greet at Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet
1254 Town Centre Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
651-454-3458
April 3rd, 11am - 2pm
Meet Springer Spaniels looking for their new families and Forever Homes.  ESRA members will be on hand to answer any questions about this wonderful breed, including how to become a foster home or adopt.
Contact: Deb Ouellette debrajeanne2004@yahoo.com

04/16/ to
04/18/2010

AMERICA'S FAMILY PET EXPO - Orange County
Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA    (driving directions)
ESRA setup, Thursday morning, April 15th.
Three full days to cover, and we need everyone to pitch in!
Friday, 10am - 6pm
Saturday, 10am - 7pm
Sunday, 10am - 6pm
ESRA members working this event will be provided passes.
Admission: adults $12, seniors (60+) $10, children (6-12) $6, 5 yrs. and under are free
World Wide Pet Industry Association, Inc. 626-447-2222
See: http://www.petexpooc.com
ESRA will have rescue Springers to show at this annual, huge family event.
( Please leave your personal pets at home.)
Contact: Marge Miller cnducky@socal.rr.com or
Caryn Pola rescuespringers@hotmail.com

04/17/2010

Karen DeSouza Memorial SUPER Pet Adoption & Festival
Walmart parking lot
4855 S. Kietzke Lane (near S. Virginia St.)
Reno, NV
10 am to 4 pm
Free to the public. This is the 3rd year for this event, and is organized by the Nevada Humane Sociaety & SPCA of Northern Nevada. ESRA will have a meet and greet booth with Springer items for sale.
Contact: Karen Barone kateee@verizon.net

04/24/2010

Meet 'n Greet at Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
8417 Lyndale Avenue S. (near Cub Foods)
Bloomington MN  55420
952-345-7099
April 24, 11am - 2pm
Meet Springer Spaniels looking for their new families and Forever Homes.  ESRA members will be on hand to answer any questions about this wonderful breed, including how to become a foster home or adopt.
Contact: Deb Ouellette debrajeanne2004@yahoo.com

04/24/2010

Tellington T-Touch Fundraiser for ESRA
Introduction to Tellington TTouch for Dogs
Cloud 9 Training School for Dogs
8 - 12th Avenue South
Hopkins MN  55343
April 24, 10am - 2pm Check-in at 9:45
Limited to a maximum of 25 dogs and their handlers. Pre-registration with payment is required.
Fee: $35 per dog and human team ($30 for ESRA members) Payable to ESRA
Created by Linda Tellington-Jones, TTOUCH is a training system based on cooperation, communication and understanding between dogs and their owners. TTOUCH consists of bodywork, groundwork, and specialized leash handling techniques that release tension and resistance and increase willingness and ability to learn.
Lunch is included. Chairs are provided. Bring a blanket or mat for the dog. If your dog needs a
crate, please bring one. Also, all dogs should be on a buckle collar and 6 foot leash, no retractable leashes allowed.
Presented by Lisa Sellman, Tellington TTouch Practitioner
See: www.alohapetcare.us
Contact: Diane Slais dlstrapster@aol.com or
Ann Sunderman foxhollowspringers@myclearwave.net

05/01/2010

2010 Gateway Cities Parade of Rescues
Big ESRA Booth
Brookside Equestrian Center   (map)
800 N. Meadowpass Rd
Walnut, CA
ESRA setup, Friday afternoon April 30th.
In conjunction with Gateway Cities ESS Club's annual specialty event.
ESRA setup is Friday afternoon/evening.
Contact: Caryn Pola rescuespringers@hotmail.com

05/02/2010

San Fernando Valley Specialty
Big ESRA Booth, same as above.
Brookside Equestrian Center   (map)
800 N. Meadowpass Rd
Walnut, CA
ESRA booth tear-down after dog show.
Contact: Caryn Pola rescuespringers@hotmail.com

05/02/2010

ESRA SOUTHEASTERN REGION PICNIC
Sponsored by the Alabama ESRA Volunteers
Oak Mountain State Park, www.alapark.com/oakmountain
The Lakeside Pavillion
200 Terrace Drive
Pelham , AL 35124
Sunday, May 2, 2010  1pm 'til ?
A fun day for springers and their families
There will be a Southern Barbecue Buffet with pork, beef brisket, chicken, ribs and all the trimmings catered by Full Moon Barbecue.
RSVP please
Contact: Judie Lemsky jlemsky@brighamwilliams.com

05/07 to
05/08/2010

Twin Cities Area Annual Garage Sale
9404 Maggie Lane
Savage MN  55378
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, 9am - 4pm
All proceeds benefit ESRA. We need donated items to sell and workers for both days.
For more info:
Contact Debra Ouellette debrajeanne2004@yahoo.com

05/08/2010

2010 PUPPY MILL AWARENESS DAY -- NORTH CAROLINA
ESRA in North Carolina will be attending the first PUPPY MILL AWARENESS DAY--NORTH CAROLINA on Saturday, May 8, 2010 (rain or shine) from 11 AM to 5 PM at Moore Square Park. PMAD--NC is sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States. Special guests include New York's very own Rescue Ink, Stephanie Shain, Senior Director of the HSUS Puppy Mill Campaign, and Victoria Stilwell of "It's Me or the Dog".
Contact: Pam Civile pam@lovethemspringers.com

05/15 to
05/16/2010

Twin Cities Voyageur English Springer Spaniel Association
TCVESSA's two-day English Springer Spaniel specialty including obedience, rally & breed.
On the Run Canine Center  - Note: NEW LOCATION  http://www.ontheruncaninecenter.com/
13835 Aberdeen Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
Phone 763-208-5025
Contact: Kathy Raidt braidt@minn.net

05/22/2010

Meet 'n Greet at Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet
7397 - 179th St. West (Cedar & Dodd)
Lakeville MN  55044
952-432-0026
May 22nd, 11am - 2pm
Meet Springer Spaniels looking for their new families and Forever Homes.  ESRA members will be on hand to answer any questions about this wonderful breed, including how to become a foster home or adopt.
Contact: Deb Ouellette debrajeanne2004@yahoo.com

06/19/2010

Meet 'n Greet at Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet
1254 Town Centre Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
651-454-3458
June 19th , 11am - 2pm
Meet Springer Spaniels looking for their new families and Forever Homes.  ESRA members will be on hand to answer any questions about this wonderful breed, including how to become a foster home or adopt.
Contact: Deb Ouellette debrajeanne2004@yahoo.com

08/20/2010

Puget Sound English Springer Spaniel Association - Parade of Rescues
King County Fairgrounds   Map
45200 284th Ave SE
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Around noon time
Entry Deadline TBA
Puget Sound English Springer Spaniel Association (PSESSA) will be holding a Rescue Parade honoring dogs placed through a rescue organization. All rescue dogs shall be spayed and neutered, clean, and be on a leash at all times. It is very important that the dog(s) behave well in public, and especially around other dogs (no sniffing noses or tails). The parade will take place in the specialty show ring, and each dog will have their bios read out loud and receive a special gift at the end.
Contact: Heather Fall allaboutspringers@hotmail.com

08/21/2010

Third Annual ESRA Seattle-Area Picnic
Camp Charlie http://www.campcharlie.com
29337 Northeast Big Rock Rd.
Duvall Washington 98019
You and your family are cordially invited to the third annual English Springer Rescue America picnic on Sunday August 21st at 11am . Jamie Karl has graciously donated the use of the off leash park at Camp Charlie. It has two beaches and a 36 acre fully fenced off-leash park. We had a blast last year with over 30 rescue Springers and their owners enjoying each other's company and having lots of yummy food. We also had a fun contest with awards going to the dog with the best trick, longest tail, and most ticking. All papergoods will be supplied, as well as water for the doggies. If you can bring a canopy for shade please e-mail k_harris2003@hotmail.com  Also plan to your own drinks, and a blanket or a lawn chair.
We are planning on having a potluck-style picnic, so to make sure we have a variety of yummy items. Please follow the list below:
A-F - Salad
G-M - Dessert
N-Z - Main dish
Please RSVP to either:
Kim Harris  k_harris2003@hotmail.com   or
Cathy Poetschat  cathypoet@hotmail.com

10/02/ to
10/09/2010

2010 English Springer Spaniel National Specialty
Linn County Fairgrounds
Albany, Oregon    Map
Seventy miles south of Portland, forty miles north of Eugene, OR, on I-5.
Hosted by the Willamette Valley English Springer Spaniel Association
ESRA will have a big, big booth here, too!
Contact: Caryn Pola rescuespringers@hotmail.com
or Carol Callahan Donahan@aol.com

09/17/ to
09/24/2011

2011 English Springer Spaniel National Specialty
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Warwick, Rhode Island
ESRA will be there!
Contact: Caryn Pola rescuespringers@hotmail.com

??/??/2012

2012 English Springer Spaniel National Specialty
Washington State, TBD
ESRA will have a big, big booth here, too!
Contact: Caryn Pola rescuespringers@hotmail.com

??/??/2013

2013 English Springer Spaniel National Specialty
Purina Farms, St. Louis, MO   Map
ESRA will have a big, big booth here, too!
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn at Six Flags
4901 Six Flags Road
Eureka, MO 63025
636-938-6661
ESRA will have a big, big booth here, too!
Contact: Caryn Pola rescuespringers@hotmail.com