ThurtenE 2026: Washington University Carnival

Hello everyone,

We were so excited to be invited to this historic event by the WUPD, namely Chief Angela Coonce along with Bear and Brookie, the WUPD comfort dogs who joined the force straight from Stray Rescue! We will be sharing a space with them, and they will drop by to say hello from time to time and are super excited to promote Stray Rescue!

https://www.thurtene.org/carnival

PARKING: Chief Coonce says that we can park the volunteers’ vehicles in WUPD parking in their garage near the entrance to the carnival. .

• Please leave enough time to get to your event on time (or 5-10 minutes early)

• Remember to keep a distance from any other dogs at the event and if anyone seems stressed, please don't hesitate to take them home or bring them back to Pine.

• Please do not let children rush up to pet the animals, and pay very close attention to the dog's body language at all times!

• If at any time your animal shows any nervousness or aggression, please leave the event.

• Please do not offer treats or attention to the animals of patrons at the location.

• If an accident or incident occurs at the event, a Shelter Incident Report must be completed. Reports are located in the Event Kit and should be turned over to the Shelter Manager at SR within 24 hours of completion.

• We take every accident or incident seriously. The injured party/legal guardian should fill the Shelter Incident Report out. If the injury requires professional medical treatment, they should be instructed to go to the nearest Concentra or Urgent Care immediately. If first aid and/or professional medical treatment is refused, a reason must be stated and we must get their signature. Do not leave an event without a fully completed report.

Here are some contacts in the event anyone has questions!

Chief Angela Coonce 314-276-7697
Sergeant Geoff Himstedt 314-546-0030
Officer Jesse Siefert 314-769-1654 (Friday)
Captain Dave Goodwin 314-456-1100 (Saturday morning)

Recreation Center and Simon parking lots at Washington University in St. Louis off of Forsyth blvd. Look for signs directing you towards parking areas.

ThurtenE Carnival is open to the public! You can expect amusement rides, student-constructed game and food booths, cultural performances, and interactive games. Rides are geared towards all ages.

The nation’s oldest and largest student-run carnival.

Organized by ThurtenE Honorary

Location
Washington University - Francis Field

Volunteer Opportunities

Event Coordinator - Saturday First Shift ECs work as a liaison between the venue and Stray Rescue. You should be knowledgeable about our organization, pet adoption and fostering procedures. EC's stop by SR and pick up an event kit which contains SR promotional materials, tablecloth, donation box etc. Sometimes the venue provides a table, if not we will have one for you to take. You will receive an email reminder approximately one to two days before the event with further details. When you sign up you will receive an email. If you wish to cancel, there is a link at the bottom of the email with a link to remove yourself from the event.	Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM	2 volunteers needed	Choose
REP Volunteer - Saturday First Shift Thank you for signing up to bring a shelter animal to this event. You must be an active member of the REP volunteer team and have gotten the approval to bring an approved shelter dog from riley@strayrescue.org or shelley@strayrescue.org. Please bring whatever your shelter dog will need to be comfortable. I will put some extra water bowls in the the event kit. If you would like to borrow an Xpen to take, please contact our foster desk and they can arrange to have one for you to pick up.	Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM	5 volunteers needed	Choose
Foster - Saturday First Shift Foster parents with friendly adoptable dogs. Puppies must be at least 10 weeks old and a week past their second round of shots. Uncertain? please contact our clinic or foster desk 314-771-6121. Need an xpen, crate or any other supplies for this event, please contact our front desk to arrange to have the items ready for you to pick up prior to the event. You will receive an informational email the day before the event. If it is a weekend event and you sign up the day of, you will most likely not receive a reminder email. I send out the emails individually and we try and put enough information about the event on this sign-up page the week prior to make it as stress free as possible. Please list the names and ages of the foster animals you will be bringing in the comments section at the bottom of the sign-up page. It is important that regardless of what you call your foster, always use the Stray Rescue name while at adoption events or bringing them to the clinic. When you sign up you will receive an email. If you wish to cancel, there is a link at the bottom of the email with a link to remove yourself from the event. As always thank you all for opening your hearts and your homes to a rescued animal!	Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM	5 volunteers needed	Choose
Event Coordinator - Saturday Second Shift ECs work as a liaison between the venue and Stray Rescue. You should be knowledgeable about our organization, pet adoption and fostering procedures. EC's stop by SR and pick up an event kit which contains SR promotional materials, tablecloth, donation box etc. Sometimes the venue provides a table, if not we will have one for you to take. You will receive an email reminder approximately one to two days before the event with further details. When you sign up you will receive an email. If you wish to cancel, there is a link at the bottom of the email with a link to remove yourself from the event.	Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM	2 volunteers needed	Choose
REP Volunteer - Saturday Second Shift Thank you for signing up to bring a shelter animal to this event. You must be an active member of the REP volunteer team and have gotten the approval to bring an approved shelter dog from Rosie@strayrescue.org or shelley@strayrescue.org. Please bring whatever your shelter dog will need to be comfortable. I will put some extra water bowls in the the event kit. The contact person at the venue is Kylie Fenemor, fenemor@gwrymca.org. If you would like to borrow an Xpen to take, please contact our foster desk and they can arrange to have one for you to pick up. Start Date Time:	Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM	5 volunteers needed	Choose
Foster - Saturday Second Shift Foster parents with friendly adoptable dogs. Puppies must be at least 10 weeks old and a week past their second round of shots. Uncertain? please contact our clinic or foster desk 314-771-6121. Need an xpen, crate or any other supplies for this event, please contact our front desk to arrange to have the items ready for you to pick up prior to the event. You will receive an informational email the day before the event. If it is a weekend event and you sign up the day of, you will most likely not receive a reminder email. I send out the emails individually and we try and put enough information about the event on this sign-up page the week prior to make it as stress free as possible. Please list the names and ages of the foster animals you will be bringing in the comments section at the bottom of the sign-up page. It is important that regardless of what you call your foster, always use the Stray Rescue name while at adoption events or bringing them to the clinic. When you sign up you will receive an email. If you wish to cancel, there is a link at the bottom of the email with a link to remove yourself from the event. As always thank you all for opening your hearts and your homes to a rescued animal!	Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM	5 volunteers needed	Choose

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