Illinois Corgi Picnic - Freeport

Event Details

Time: September 11, 2011 from 12pm to 5pm
Location: Friends Forever Dog Park
Street: 966 Rudy Road
City/Town: Freeport, Illinois
Website or Map: http://members.petfinder.org/…
Event Type: corgi, meetup, and, picnic
Organized By: Illinois Corgis
Latest Activity: Sep 12, 2011

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Event Description

Illinois Corgi Picnic

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Noon to 5pm

Friends Forever Dog Park, Freeport, Illinois

Potluck Lunch

Welcome Corgi Lovers!

Everyone is invited to join us for an afternoon of Corgi fun!

We will be meeting Sunday, September 11 at Friends Forever Dog Park in Freeport, Illinois. This 10-acre park includes an agility course, an area just for smaller dogs, and a huge pond. The park is fenced so your dog can run, play, socialize off leash and go for a swim! This park was chosen by Pet Fancy Magazine as one of the top dog parks in the country!

Check it out! http://members.petfinder.org/~IL124/dogpark/index.html

There will be a potluck lunch. Plan to bring something to share with the group. I hope there are some good cooks out there! Otherwise, pick up some potato salad, brownies, or picnic food from your favorite grocery. Also, bring your own drinks and table service (plate, silverware, napkin, etc.). Other items you might want to bring are lawn chairs, coolers, sunscreen, dog towels, etc.. Whatever you do, don’t forget the Corgis!

To enter the dog park each participant must show a current rabies tag and proof of current vaccinations for each dog. DHLP is required. Bordetella is recommended, but not required. There is a $5 fee per dog for a one day pass. Daily passes are available at the information booth or in the shelter office the day of the picnic. No puppies under the age of 4 months are allowed in the dog park. There is a maximum of 2 dogs per adult. To read more information about the Friends Forever Dog Park rules or to download the form for admittance prior to your visit, go to the following link. http://friendsforeverhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dog-park-contract0001.pdf

The Friends Forever Dog Park is located at 966 Rudy Road just south of Freeport, Illinois. Watch for the signs on Highway Route 26. The Friends Forever Humane Society is a shelter for homeless animals which is also on the premises. Please bring an item to donate to their shelter. A list of suggestions from the shelter is at the following link. http://friendsforeverhs.org/donate_p/donate-goods/

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Comment by Bradly and Jenny Boesen on September 10, 2011 at 8:43pm: Feed before if you want (expect to stop). It depends on how good your corgis are with long rides. Forecast: 83 and sunny. Bring sunblock and bugspray (there are biting flies).

Comment by mia, herky, & kim on September 10, 2011 at 8:37pm: weather forecast for tomorrow?

Comment by mia, herky, & kim on September 10, 2011 at 8:22pm: I have a question for all who are coming from fairly far away-should I feed my sweeties before we leave? We are going to try to leave around 7. Will it make them sick to eat and get in the car right away for a long ride? Hopefully we will be early so should I wait and feed them once we are closer to the park? I know it's a no-no to feed them at the park and we won't be home til late Sunday night.....

Comment by LA Stewart on September 10, 2011 at 6:40pm: I am so glad you are bringing a video camera. Corgis are always in motion.

What ever you bring for food will be fine. I finished making my dessert this afternoon and am starting my black bean/corn salad now. If you don't feel like cooking, pick up some potato salad or something at the deli.

Comment by Bradly and Jenny Boesen on September 10, 2011 at 6:26pm: We are bringing our camera/video recorder. Not sure what we will do for a dish, yet. We want to be mindful of everyone's dietary preferences. Anyone have ideas?

Comment by LA Stewart on September 10, 2011 at 4:09pm: @ Brenda

If you can't make it for the lunch, come after that for a while. We will be there from Noon-5pm. Hopefully, you can come even if it is for a short time.

Comment by Toby {Brenda} on September 10, 2011 at 3:52pm: Not sure if we are going to make it now to the picnic-but we are going to try..

Comment by LA Stewart on September 10, 2011 at 12:43pm: To answer the question... "What is everyone bringing?"

I am bringing lawn chairs & cooler. (No EZ-Up.)

For food, I am bringing a black bean/corn salad & a fun dessert. Also, some Dorito chips. I have my plates, forks, napkins, and drinks ready.

I packed my camera, driving directions, dogs' shot records....

For donations we are bringing Milkbones, Purina Dog Chow, and paper towels. I also made some catnip toys.

Comment by mia, herky, & kim on September 10, 2011 at 12:15pm: I am trying to get everything together for tomorrow. as long as I remember the corgis......!