Dog Show Rescue Space
The show is a fantastic occasion that serves to effectively showcase rescue dogs while also promoting a greater public awareness of your organization and its important work. Additionally, it presents a wonderful opportunity to educate the public about responsible dog guardianship, especially when considering bringing a special new member into their family.
Register your organization for a dedicated rescue space at this event!
PLEASE NOTE: For all Rescue Groups, we will need to verify your references. Please email your tax ID#; the contact name & phone number information for the shelter nearest you that you work with along with 1 other SHELTER reference to the Niles Dog Show coordinator, Gwen Dossey at DogShowGwen@gmail.com by June 1st.
Location: Niles Community Park, 3rd Street, between G and H Streets
Setup is between 7am and 9am. No tear downs before 3pm.
There is no booth fee for non-profit rescue organizations. There can be no selling of items per the Fremont City Parks regulations, but donations may be asked for at rescue booths.
Please note: Additional selling booths are available for $50. Please fill out a Vendor application. A 1-day business license is available for $5 if your group does not currently have a Fremont Business License.
After unloading your equipment and dogs for the morning setup, please move your vehicle to the street. Parking spaces are reserved for those with handicap placard or plates. If you are coming alone and need assistance, please advise us several days in advance of the event. Youth potty walkers will be available throughout the day.
Booth parameters will be marked, so please check with the person in charge of that area before setting up your booth. Booths will be 10ftx10ft and limited to 1 space per rescue. The first 6 rescue booths will be under the shade trees, where no canopy is permitted or needed.
It may be warm! There will be a doggy water park setup for cooling off the dogs. Drinking water for dogs will be nearby and we will have volunteers to bring water to your dogs as needed.
There will be an opportunity to share the story of you rescue dogs in the arena during lunch break. Please limit the number of dogs you “share” to 3.
You will need to bring tables, chairs and either crates or x-pens.
Banners are to be kept to table level to prevent obscuring audience visibility.
Food, including some vegetarian options and beverages will be for sale in the food court, including a pancake breakfast for $10 starting at 9am.
No balloons, please!! The area is wildlife sensitive!
Please observe the following rules:
Dogs must be under control at all times, either on-leash or in x-pens with attendant.
No puppies under 4 months of age.
Dogs must be full immunized . Dogs should not have come from a shelter within 14 days prior to the event, unless previously vaccinated.
No people or dog aggressive dogs or dogs in season.
Your participation is an important part of the event! If you must cancel, please contact us ASAP! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!
Thank you!
Gwen Dossey – Chairperson, Niles Dog Show
510-828-8787
DogShowGwen@gmail.com