Updated Saturday, September 19th, 2009:  Call it "dogged" determination if you like but the show must go on and it did and we had a ball at the 2009 Woofstock in Casey Jones Village.  We really weren't trying to recreate the muddy scene at the original Woodstock.  Concerned it might literally be raining cats and dogs, the weather was very iffy at first but we made it just fine with lots of animal rescue organizations coming together and making it a great day for the public and very educational too.  Many thanks to the sponsors of the event...the Old Country Store included...and to event organizer Elizabeth Dunn, Companion Pet Rescue and Transport and Loving Paws rescues.  We were honored to be a part of it.   We appreciate the participation of the Jackson Police Department Canine Unit, ARK R.A.I.N. Wildlife Sanctuary and the many vendors and Jackson media for their support including WNWS 101.5, the Jackson Sun newspaper, WBBJ TV, VIP Jackson and the West Tennessee Examiner.

Updated Friday night:  Despite all the rain, Woofstock is still on.  It will be at the covered concrete floored Amphitheater behind the Old Country Store.  Please park at the Village and walk down the short road to the Amphitheater since the field is so wet from the rain this week.  We will update our website by 9 am if anything changes.  Thank you!


Woofstock is this Weekend, September 19th, 2o09!

Here's the Press Release:  

 

Woofstock Going to the Dogs September 19th!

(Jackson, TN )  On Saturday, September 19th Casey Jones Village will be the site for a day long celebration of all things dogs and cats with the "Woofstock  ‘09 - A Rally to Rescue" event.  Conveniently located at the Casey Jones Village Amphitheatre, the outdoor event will feature festivities for the whole family from 10 am to 5 pm including live music throughout the day, micro chipping, a pet parade, a K-9 demonstration, pet contests, vendors, concessions, drawings and much more.  Admission is only $1.00 per person.

Woofstock is sponsored by Companion Pet Rescue & Transport of West Tennessee based in Jackson and Loving Paws rescue group from Luray in Chester County . The purpose of Woofstock is to increase community awareness and educate the public of the need for spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations as well as the increasing concern of dogs and cats needing to be rescued.  Email:   woofstockrally@yahoo.com. 

Entry at the gate is only $1.00 but additional donations will be accepted and much appreciated.  Throughout the day there will be various opportunities for people to participate in raising money for spaying/neutering animals, vet fees, heartworm treatments and, of course, food and housing for rescue pets.   So pack up your pets and come to Casey Jones Village for Woofstock on Saturday, September 19th...leashed pets are more than welcome.

Casey Jones Village is located at 56 Casey Jones Lane on the Highway 45 By-pass in Jackson , Tennessee .  Named  a Top 10 Attraction in Tennessee, it   includes Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store restaurant and the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum .  The event venue website is www.caseyjones.com for more information.   
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