Pit Bulls have gotten a bit of a bad rap lately, so I wanted to post an event that celebrates these dogs.
Pitt Bull Party in Cambier Park
(Naples, FL)–For too long, the pit bull terrier breed has been wrongly maligned and feared. In an effort to educate people and allay their fears about these dogs, The Humane Society Naples presents its second annual A Celebration of the Staffordshire.
Well-behaved pit bulls and other varieties of the breed and their owners will gather on Saturday,October 18th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cambier Park for a two-hour “Pittie Party” of socializing and demonstrating just how wonderful these dogs really are. (Cambier Park is in downtown Naples, just west of City Hall, 375 8th St South.)
The Celebration ends with participants taking their “pits on parade” in a leisurely stroll down 5th Avenue. Owners of well-behaved, socialized American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and pit bull mixes are encouraged to attend this free, educational event and demonstrate to the world how wonderful and loving these breeds are.
All dogs must be leashed, per county and city ordinance.
For more information, contact Patricia Connell, assistant director of development at 239-643-1880 x 18 or by e-mail at patricia@HSNaples.org.
The beauty pictured on the left, is Leo, he was rescued from Michael Vick’s property at the time of his arrest. He’s now a certified therapy dog working in medical facilities. What a great story, read more on Leo’s page.
This rocking event takes place on Monday, October 6 at the Highline Ballroom. Located at 371 West 16th Street in Manhattan’s fashionable Chelsea district.
Join honorary chairperson Debbie Harry, MCs Chi Chi Valenti and DJ Johnny Dynell, and guest hosts Beastie Boy Adrock and Gina Gershon for an evening of music and entertainment with a purpose: to raise money for animal rescue groups that are working to save lives and create brighter futures for New York City’s homeless animals.
“Our goal at Rational Animal is to end euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals,” says Susan Brandt, Rational Animal’s founder. Gimme Shelter is a rockin’ way to spread our message, and we’re thrilled that this community of fellow artists and animal lovers have donated their time and talents to the cause.”
Wow, not only do they have an impressive musical line-up, they also have an amazing list of worthy beneficiaries. Go enjoy a fun filled evening knowing your contribution (tickets start at $50) goes to some topnotch causes.
If you’re in the Southern CA. area, here’s a great fun filled event for the whole family. Clear your schedule for October 4th and head on over to the north side of Marine Stadium, the grassy park on the waterfront.
Haute Dogs’ St. Francis Day events in Long Beach (Calif.) will include the BIG Small Dog Festival, dog & cat adoptions, vendor fair, Obama/McCain Look-Alike Contest for pets, one of the nation’s largest Blessings of the Animals (w/ 11 exotic animals) and a Chihuahua Beauty Contest!
For all you Chihuahua owners who want to register for the beauty contest, you can send in an entry online or fill one out at the event. If you register in advance it’s $10, or $20 on the day of the event.
Pop on over to Haute Dogs’ to check out the schedule of events, directions, and everything else you need to know.
Maybe, but I know you’re not too cool to enter Dogster’s 4th annual World’s Coolest Dog Show!
It’s that time of year again, time to get your best friend ready to enter this oh so cool contest.
There are 15 categories to enter your dog in, ranging from “Best Friends” to “Naughtiest Dog.”
If you win “Best In Show” you’re in for a super cool prize. This was last year’s prize pack.
Grand Prize for
Best in Show Dog
* A 20-page personalized 12×12 Memory Book from Shutterfly
* Quirk Books deluxe library set ~
12 beautifully illustrated titles from the creators of “The Dog Owner’s Manual”
* Pup-Peroni deluxe prize pack
* One-year DogsterPlus membership
* 100 Zealies
* The 2007 World’s Coolest Dog bragging rights
The voting begins early October and ends early December, when the five photos with the highest valid votes in each category will be chosen. Our judges will then decide the category winners, and finally, you the people will choose who becomes Best in Show.
All information on the dates and prizes will be updated shortly so keep an eye out on Dogster’s homepage.
Pictured above is Dazzle, a beautiful Border Collie, who was last year’s Best In Show winner. You can check out other 2007 winners on The World’s Coolest Dog & Cat Show page.
Puppy Mill Awareness Day is barking at your heels. On Saturday September 20th at the Intercourse Community Park (in the heart of Lancaster County, PA - as seen on Oprah!) you can join in a day of fun and learning.
Until recently most people didn’t even know what a puppy mill was. Thanks to Oprah for airing a show, one of her most watched, on the subject that helped bring the horrors of what was happening behind the scenes to light.
Puppy mills are nothing new. These mass dog-breeding operations have been around for decades. They continue to thrive because they prey on unwitting consumers who are smitten by too-cute-for-words puppies in pet store windows and on fancy websites.
But behind the friendly facade of the local pet shop, the pastoral scenes on a “breeder’s” website, or the neighborhood newspaper ad, there often lies a puppy mill. These canine breeding facilities house dogs in shockingly poor conditions.
Life is particularly bad for “breeding stock,” dogs who live their entire lives in cages and are continually bred for years, without human companionship and with little hope of ever becoming part of a family. These dogs receive little or no veterinary care and never see a bed, a treat or a toy. After their fertility wanes, breeding animals are commonly killed, abandoned or sold to another mill. The annual result of all this breeding is hundreds of thousands of puppies, many with behavior and/or health problems.
Sadly, few states have laws directly effecting the treatment of dogs in puppy mills. We, as a collective group of 50 million plus dog owners, have the power to take a stand and contact our legislators to demand a change. Stricter laws need to be passed into legislation and enforced to stop the inhumane treatment of these dogs.
Logan, our Bernese Mountain Dog rescue, was a dog used for stud at a puppy mill. He spent over 4 years in a 2×4 cage where he couldn’t even sit up. His only human contact came when it was time to be pulled from the cage to fulfill his role. When he stopped producing, he was discarded just as a 64 pound bag of flea and tick infested garbage would be.
Something minor in the whole scheme of things, but something that really drove home the reality of his situation to me, was that fact he never even had a name. As Lisa and I work with Logan to get him to trust humans, I have no doubt that puppy mills are a business, in it for profit, with no concern over the welfare of the dog. That’s why the word needs to be spread far and wide about these despicable actions.
Puppy Mill Awareness Day is committed to educating the public about the connection between consumers and commercial breeding facilities. Don’t miss this fun filled day.
Free Food, Free Gifts, Our Famous Dog Walk
Many speakers, including AnneMarie Lucas of Animal Planet.
Local rescue groups with pets for adoption.
Sponsored by Adopt A Pet, Inc., Last Chance for Animals,
Inc., and Best Friends Animal Society.
For more information and to register for the dog walk,
please visit WWW.AWARENESSDAY.ORG or email us at Awarenessday@aol.com.
Whether you walk or run this is definitely an event not to be missed.
The group, Dog Park USA, is giving Dogster’s a chance to meet face to fur with their 2nd annual Meet In The Real Fur event. The event happens on September 20th, be sure to mark it in your calendar so you don’t forget.
Calling all New Yorkers and close by states. The Dog Park USA is holding there 2nd annual Meet In The Real Fur at Madison Square Park again. The event will be hosted by some of the park administrators. Come meet Royal Bentely Deeogee, Mia and Gibbon some of the few who make the DPUSA run so smoothy.
The AKC will again be holding there Canine Good Citizen event and testing.
Admission is FREE. The AKC will be giving free give-a ways. Meet over 50 AKC breeds, Talk to there breeders and, get training tips. The AKC will be having obedience trials and contest and, prizes will take place all day long . There will be a booth to ask a vet any questions you may have. There will be a DISCOUNTED MICROCHIPPING booth also.
Run on over to the Dog Park to get the full scoop.
I just got word about a great event that’s worth barking about. If you live in, or near, the Bay Area (CA) you won’t want to miss out.
Scurrying around the Bay Area looking for fun this weekend? Then why not stop by the 3rd Annual Bay Area Pet Fair and Adoptathon in San Rafael! Held at the Marin Center on September 6th and 7th, the fair is the largest dog-friendly event of its kind in Northern California.
This year, Dogster is not only a proud supporter of the event, but is a sponsor of The Other Dog Show, a fun, cutting edge, spectacular event that’s dog years ahead of its time. Come hang out with us and watch cool adoptable and adopted canines compete for titles such as Most MuttaliciousBest Lap Dog and Best Non-Dog! The Other Dog Show takes place at 1:00 p.m. on both days of the fair.
You’ll also enjoy-
A variety of pet-oriented products and services, both in the Exhibit Building and on the Fairgrounds
Multiple venues offering demonstrations, performances and expert presentations, including The Muttley Crew canine athletes; animal nutrition, massage and whole energy wellness; police K-9 demos; small animal care; and many others
A Kids Pavilion with opportunities for youngsters to learn from humane educators, interact with animals and get their faces painted by Popo the Clown
Interactive opportunities for your dog, including bobbing for hot dogs, recall through distractions, tricks and an agility course
The largest multi-agency adoption event in California, with approximately 40 regional agencies bringing adoptable dogs, cats, rabbit, birds, guinea pigs and more!
Super furriendly humans from Dogster HQ in San Francisco will be present on both days, so if you’re in the area, by all means come by and give us a woof! For more information about the fair, head on over to their website! See you there!
One of Bo’s pals, Scamper, informed him that it’ time to get ready for Woofstock 2008, an event in Eureka, CA. You can enter your best friend in the 13th annual mutt strut or just sit back and enjoy all the fun and activities. The annual festival is held to raise funds for the Sequoia Humane Society, a wonderful no-kill animal shelter.
Join us Sunday, September 7th at Halvorsen Park for the biggest canine event of the year! 100% of all funds raised go to support the adoption, spay/neuter & education programs of the Sequoia Humane Society. Spend the day in the sun with your canine companion-there will be Live Music, Local Vendors, Dog Contests, Food and Fine Brew. All ages are welcome!
The mutt strut raises money in support of homeless animals. Walkers raise pledges from friends, family, and co-workers. Scamper along with a few pals put together a group, Ladies And The Tramps, in hopes of raising $500 for this terrific cause.
The group is already up to $430, let’s see if we can help them reach their goal. If you would like to support Ladies And The Tramps you can go directly to their Woofstock page and make a donation.
That’s right folks, you heard correct, Animal Planet is having an open casting call for their second season of the series “Groomer Has It.” If you style Fluffy’s hair with a special flair this may be the moment you’ve been waiting for. A chance to get your 15 minutes of fame plus a $50,000 GRAND PRIZE for the winner!
Do you think you have what it takes to be the best? Are your doggie styling skills better than others and you know it? Do you have that creative flare with a personality to match your skills? Groomer Has It is now accepting applications for Season 2!
HOW TO AUDITION:
STEP 1: Click here to Download the Application. Fill it out and attach a non-returnable photo of yourself
STEP 2: Make a 5-10 minute videotape (vhs, dvd or mini dv formats will be accepted). Videotape should be an unedited day in your life. Take us to your grooming, pet-styling, and/or mobile salon. Showcase your skills and what makes you unique. Tell us about your formal training and why you should be the top groomer. Have fun on the tape! Be creative and let us see your personality, your doggy style skills and why you are the best!
*Label the tape with your name and phone number. Any and all materials submitted to as part of this application shall become the property of 3Ball Productions and shall not be returned.
STEP 3: Mail the application, photo and videotape to:
3Ball Productions
Groomer Has It CASTING DEPARTMENT
1600 Rosecrans Avenue
Building 7, 2nd Floor
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
*For questions about auditioning, send an email to: groomerhasit@gmail.com
You must include in your email: Your name, age, contact phone number where you live and a brief biography about yourself.
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