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$4,000 raised from Dachshund Derby

Where

Wheatland, Wyoming

When

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Who

Wyoming Dachshund Rescue

Excerpt

The fourth annual Dachshund Derby and the first annual Corgi Classic were a success this year, with over $4,000 raised by participants to support the work of the Wyoming Dachshund Rescue in Wheatland. The races were held Sunday afternoon.

“People in town were extremely generous,” event organizer Linda Szymanski said.

According to Szymanski, the fundraiser helped get the Rescue “into the black,” and helped offset heavy veterinary bills incurred this year. The races brought in $1,000 more than last year’s event.

A total of 37 dachshunds and 14 corgis were in the races, with 16 total races being held during the day.

Racers came from as far as Colorado and Cheyenne, Szymanski said.

Comment

Dachshunds in tiny cowboy hats wandering the ranges of Wyoming. That's my dream at least.