The 4th annual Dixie Dogs & Cats Poker Run had 82 registered bikes with about 110 participants. Ages ranged from 10 to 67. Everyone had a great time while we raised over $3200 to provide low-cost spay-neuter services to our community. Special thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers.
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Our youngest rider Jacob Gregg. The son of Eric Gregg.
Saturday July 31st POKEY'S SAHARA DRIVE CLEVELAND, TN Registration 10-12 Last Bike In 4:00 $20 = 3 Hands & A Cool T-Shirt $10 = 1 Hand
Tons of Door Prizes, Special Category Prizes, Live Auction, Silent Auction, 50/50 Live Music! Contact: Betti (423) 476-7122 or (423) 618-2101 dayspay@dixiedogsandcats.org All proceeds benefit Dixie Dogs & Cats Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Teresa Anderson, Betti Gravelle, Sally Pare and Beth Foster (not shown) attend the 2009 Animal Resource Center's 'Spay it Forward Tennessee' conference in Nashville.
Another sweet success! The 2nd annual Doggone Dessert Party once again featured delectable desserts made by local chefs, the canine and kitty staffed kissing booth was a favorite. A silent auction inspired friendly bidding competition while "Doc" McAmis joined by Greg Kaylor entertained all with live music. Special thanks to the Elks Club and the many volunteers without whom this event would not be possible.
The Dog and Cat of the Year Calendar contest was a great success in many ways, we raised over $1200 for the Dixie Day Spay Clinic and also increased awareness for the need of affordable Spay/Neuter services in our community. Thank you!
POKEYVILLE Home of the 2008 Dixie Dogs & Cats Charity Poker Run
The 3rd Annual Dixie Dogs & Cats Charity Poker Runraised over $3400.00. This will go a long way towards our goal to open the Dixie Dogs & Cats low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic spring of 2009. Special thanks to all our volunteers who spent countless hours behind the scene to make this possible.
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Third Annual Dixie Dogs & Cats Poker Run Saturday July 26th 2008 Two, three or four wheels-All Are Welcome! POKEY'S SAHARA DRIVE CLEVELAND, TN Registration 10-12 Last Bike In 4:00 $25 = 3 Hands & A Cool T-Shirt $10 = 1 Hand
GOOD FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, GREAT PRIZES, AUCTION Ride through Cleveland, Dayton, Spring City, Decatur All proceeds benifit Dixie Dogs & Cats Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic 423-476-7122 dayspay@dixiedogsandcats.org
A very sweet time was enjoyed by over 60 supporters at the Dixie Dogs & Cats Doggone Dessert Party.The event, held at the Museum Center at Five Points, featured delectable desserts made by local chefs, the favorite being Bananas Foster by Bene’ and Judge Van Deacon. John Bradley serving as Master of Ceremonies kept everyone laughing and a canine and kitty staffed kissing booth brought many oohs and ahhs. A silent auction inspired friendly bidding competition while ‘Doc’ McAmis entertained with live music.
Two major announcements were made by director, Betti Gravelle.The group has purchased a commercial modular building to be used as a spay/neuter clinic and a private donor has pledged $10,000 for equipment. “This puts us well on our way to making spay/neuter surgery affordable for all” stated board member Larry Burns. The fun-filled event raised $1800.00 to aid in the set-up of the low-cost clinic.Dixie Dogs & Cats Board members expressed much gratitude to all who generously donated to and attended the event.
Bene' Deacon prepares Bananas Foster
Sue Newman and Linda Calloway enjoy chatting on a garden bench, donated for the silent auction.
Doggone Desert Party will be held February 10th 2008 1-4pm at the Museum Center @ 5ive Points. Tickets are $10, children under 12 $5. Relaxing music will be provided by 'Doc'. There will be door prizes and a silent auction.
Be sure to visit our booth at the 40th annual Nillie Bipper Creative Arts Festival October 6 and 7th at the Tri-StateExhibitionCenter in ClevelandTN. We have stuffed pet holiday stockings, car magnets and homemade "Peamutt butter cookies". All proceeds benefit our spay/neuter programs.
The Dixie Dogs & Cats Poker Run had a soggy start but the weather turned just in time. We raised over $4000.00 to reduce the pet over-population in Bradley County. Special thanks to both the Unwanted M/C Club, Christian M/C Club and all of our sponsors for their continued support.
Dixie Dogs & Cats Poker Run 2007
Second Annual Dixie Dogs & Cats Poker Run Saturday July 28th 2007 Pokey's-Sahara Drive-Cleveland. TN Registration 10:00-11:00 FBO 11:00 LBI 4:00 Tons of prizes, Auction, Tons of fun Ride through Cleveland, Dayton, Spring City, Decatur All proceeds benefit Dixie Dogs & Cats spay/neuter programs.
Dixie Dogs & Cats is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Member Cleveland/Bradley County Chamber of Commerce since 2006 Dixie Dogs & Cats is no longer a chapter of PAL Connection
