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2007 Wonder Lake 4th of July Parade 2007 Wonder Lake 4th of July Parade
It was a hot day but Free Spirit turned out to celebrate our nation's birthday along the streets of Wonder Lake. It was a wonderful experience for everyone with losts of parade goers along the route to view the parade as well as our dogs and volunteers.
 
2007 Dick Tracy Parade 2007 Dick Tracy Parade    

Free Spirit volunteers participated in this parade honoring the man who created the famous crimefighter, Dick Tracy. It was a beautiful day and several people turned out to cheer on all the participants.

 
2007 Chicago Pet Expo 2007 Chicago Pet Expo
Taking place at the Resisance Expo Center in Chicago, the Pet Expo was huge and provided awesome exposure for the Rescue and gave volunteers a change to exchange ideas and information with other rescues and organizations.
         
2007 Petsmart Spring Adoption Days   2007 Petsmart Fall Adoption Days
Petsmart lends a hand to rescued dogs by sponsoring Adoption Days. Free Spirit had the opportunity to participate and spread info on the Rescue and the rescued huskies that were brought had a blast.
 
2007 Sled Demo and Chili Lunch   2007 Sled Demo and Chili Lunch
  This year we had lots of snow and four sled teams showed up along with skijoring demonstrations. The chili and the vendors were as good as ever and everyone had a blast as Free Spirit continued this annual event.
 
2006 Harvard Milk Days   2006 Harvard Milk Days Parade
One of Harvard's biggest yearly events, Free Spirit had the honor of participating in this parade. There was a huge turnout and the kids absolutely loved the dogs we walked along the parade route. This was also the first use of a donation sash with brought in some much needed funds for the Rescue. Remember to catch us next year.
 
2006 Siberian Stroll   2006 Siberian Stroll  
One of the biggest fundraisers of the year, the 2006 Siberian Stroll took place at Rush Creek Conservation District in Harvard. Several people and dogs turned out to help out the Rescue. Dog behaviorist and obedience trainer Jim Ottoson came by with Iglo, his rescued Alaskan Malamute and the 2005 Obedience Champion, to do a seminar and obedience demonstration.
 
2006 Sled Demo and Chili Lunch 2006 Sled Demo and Chili Lunch
Free Spirit hosts this event every February. The wonderful chili was served with a mix of dogs, several vendors, and raffles. Later, we came outside to see the Free Spirit Sled Demo Team strut their stuff. The runs had to be done with a cart (no snow) but was equally awesome.
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