Long legs, svelte lines, built for speed and ready to chase wild rabbits or birds in the countryside for miles. These are the kinds of dogs whose bodies Dachshunds can easily fit under.

The Greater Abbeville-Vermilion Chamber of Commerce has been working with volunteers of the Chamber to bring some fun to the community. The Wiener Dog Races will offer food, drink, and vendors. The Chamber is putting together a family-type event that everyone will enjoy watching.

Two-person pet crews are revving up for the first ever Wiener Dog Race on March 26 at the Abbeville Municipal Airport

Pre-registration is available for all events in the Wiener Dog Races. Register your Wiener for the “Cocktail Wiener Race,” the “Ball Park Frank Race,” or the “Hot Dog Race.” Don’t have a dachshund? BUT you have a Wannabee! Register your Wannabee Wiener for the “Wannabee One Race” or the “Wannabee Too” race. For more information on the races see the attachment Race Registration Form.

Pet owners and their wieners or wannabees will check in at 9:00 am. Races will begin at 10:15 p.m.

All pet owners must make sure to have all the dog’s shots up to date. Shots include distemper, rabies and Parvo. Local veterinarians are aware of the race and are ready to assist with any shots needed. All pet owners will need to clean up after their dogs and have all medications on hand since there will be no registered nurse or doctor on hand.

The two-person pet crew will consist of one person holding the dog at the starting line and one person catching the dog at the finish line. The finish line crew member can bring toys, snacks or whatever item is necessary to entice the animal to race toward them.

Registration fee is $20 per wiener or wannabee if registered and postmarked by March 25. On the day of the races (March 26), registration will be $25 per wiener or wannabee. An application is needed for every dog entering the races. Applications can be obtained at the Greater Abbeville-Vermilion Chamber of Commerce office at 1907 Veterans Memorial Drive, Abbeville, LA.

Volunteers are still needed. Vendor spaces are available, and there are Sponsorships open as well.

In addition to the positive publicity you will receive by sponsoring this unique, popular fundraiser, you will be helping the citizens and animals of our community. For more information about the event or for copies of registration forms, contact Lynn Guillory by phone at 893-2491 or by email lynn@abbevillechamber.com.