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10th Annual Scottie Picnic

Saturday May 10th, 2008, festivities begin at 1:00 pm
James Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, TN

Map to Location

Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share, and a Scottie or dog related item for the silent auction.

More details will be posted soon.

Some local hotels that welcome pets are:

Our host hotel this year is Best Value Inn and Suites, 822 S Cumberland St. Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 449-5781; they have blocked off a number of rooms for us, so please call for a reservation. Be sure to say that you are with Scottish Terrier Rescue. They have offered us rooms for $44.99 plus tax, no pet fee and a free hot breakfast. They are just off I-40 at exit 238.

Other motels in the area that allow pets are:

Hampton Inn 615-444-7400 (Pets stay free)
704 S Cumberland St. Lebanon, TN USA 37087

Comfort Inn 615-444-1001 (They charge $5.00 per pet fee)
829 S. Cumberland St. Lebanon, TN USA 37087

Days Inn 615-444-5635, (They charge $5.00 per pet fee)
914 Murfreesboro Road Lebanon, TN USA 37087

Best Western 615-444-0505 (No fee or deposit for pets)
631 South Cumberland Lebanon, TN USA 37087

Directions to the picnic site: To get to Ward Agricultural Center from Nashville, take I-40 east exit 239 (Highway 70) exit and turn north, go a couple of miles and Ward Agricultural Center is on your right, then follow signs.

For those with shopping on their minds, Prime Outlets at Lebanon is located on the same exit as the host hotel (238) Over 60 brand name merchants, located at #1 Outlet Village Boulevard Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-0433 And for supershoppers, Opry Mills is located just a few miles away in Nashville.

For more information call Ginger at 931-858-4790

Christmas Luncheon 2006

December 2nd, 11:30am  at the Sportsman Lodge in Cool Springs. We will order off the menu, and there will be a Christmas Silent Auction. Sorry, there will be no activities for the Scotties. We will have our 2007 Rescue Calendars  for sale.

Before the 9th Annual Scottie Picnic

On June 1st, 2007, all those in the Nashville area and those who are in town for the picnic, are invited to an informal dinner at the Shoney's Restaurant, 814 Cumberland St., in Lebanon from 6:30-9:00. Just take I-40 east of Nashville to exit 238, and turn North. The Shoney's will be on your left. If you are staying at the Hampton Inn (Host Hotel) the Shoney's is just a few blocks south (back toward the Interstate) from the Hampton.

9th Annual Scottie Picnic

Saturday June 2nd, 2007, festivities begin at 1:00 pm
James Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, TN

Map to Location

Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share, and a Scottie or dog related item for the silent auction.

More details will be posted soon.

Some local hotels that welcome pets are:

The Hampton Inn in Lebanon, TN is our host hotel and they have blocked off some rooms for us. Be sure to tell them that you are with Scottish Terrier Rescue for the special rates of about $85.00. They are located 704 S Cumberland St. Lebanon, TN USA 37087 Phone, 615-444-7400. Pets stay free. Make your reservations early. (And if you stay at any area hotel/motel, please be a good Scottie citizen and clean up after your Scot both inside and out)

To get there from Nashville take I-40 east to exit 238, turn left (north toward Lebanon) The Hampton is about a mile on your left.

>>From Knoxville, take exit 238 and turn right, hotel is a mile on your left.

Other motels in the area that allow pets are:

Comfort Inn 615-444-1001 (They charge $5.00 per pet fee)
829 S. Cumberland St. Lebanon, TN USA 37087

Days Inn 615-444-5635, (They charge $5.00 per pet fee)
914 Murfreesboro Road Lebanon, TN USA 37087

Best Western 615-444-0505 (No fee or deposit for pets)
631 South Cumberland Lebanon, TN USA 37087

Directions to the picnic site: To get to Ward Agricultural Center from Nashville, take I-40 east exit 239 (Highway 70) exit and turn north, go a couple of miles and Ward Agricultural Center is on your right, then follow signs.

Those attending the picnic will also be able to tour Fiddler's Grove Historical Village, free of charge. This village is made up of either original or replicated structures, up to 20 in number, of historical significance

For those with shopping on their minds, Prime Outlets at Lebanon is located on the same exit as the host hotel (238) Over 60 brand name merchants, located at #1 Outlet Village Boulevard Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-0433 And for supershoppers, Opry Mills is located just a few miles away in Nashville.

Images from the 2004 Picnic

Images from the 2002 Picnic

Images from the 2001 Picnic

For more information call Ginger at 931-858-4790

Picnic Photos on DogGoneGoodPhotos.com!

To view pictures of the 2004 picnic go to the web site and click on Tennessee Scottie Rescue 2004 . Be sure to scroll all the way down the pictures on the left side, and click on any picture you want to see enlarged.

Remember to Support Scottie Rescue!

A new page of our site lists sites where you can make purchases and from 6 - 10 % of your purchase benefits Scottie Rescue.

Learn Animal CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver

We always hope that we never need to know, but it is always a good skill to have.

http://members.aol.com/henryhbk/acpr.html

 

Defining Traits of a Scottish Terrier

Click here for more information on identifying Scottish Terriers. This informative flyer will help Shelters across the country determine if they have a Scottty.

If you do have a Scotty near Tennessee who needs a good home, contact
Ginger McAfee
931-858-4790
jgmcafee@tnaccess.com

Other places in the world, contact your Local Coordinator.

If you have any other species of dogs who need a good home, contact your local or National Rescue organization.


Support Scottie Rescue!

A new page of our site lists sites where you can make purchases and from 6 - 10 % of your purchase benefits Scottie Rescue.


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