Petzetters

Where in the world did 2009 go???

2010-01-20T23:38:00.003-05:00

Wow - I'm just cleaning up things from 2009 and we've already hit 20 days into the new year.....wow. I don't know about most people but 2009 was a blur and a terrible time for pet owners, and animals in need. Unfortunately so many people were in a situation where they could no longer keep their pets. I know that if I was ever presented with that situation would probably be one of the worst days of my life. There are many reasons they can't keep their pets but if one of them is healthcare/veterinarian visits - they can rest easier until they get back on their feet. There is a company called Carecredit. Carecredit handles many different health/surgical procedures through low interest financing and one of them is Veterinary care. The link is:

http://carecredit.com/vetmed/

I hope this helps and I pray that those who've had a hard last couple of years is going to finally have that break out year to start again and be successful. Personally I already can tell 2010 is going to be better - just by donations to animal orgs, general attitudes on animals/pets/responsibilites......and it has nothing to do with politics (thank god).

Here's to the year a lot of people (and animals) have looked forward to.

Bill and Barney

2009-11-04T16:43:00.008-05:00

So I rescued two guinea pigs along with some little dogs all of which I ended up keeping. 5 weeks in my mistake on who was a girl and who was a boy showed up: Barney is pregnant and he's now Betty. Bill had some shifty ways at the beginning but I thought it was him trying to establish dominance.....nah, it was to establish babies.

Here's a couple of clips on how the mood goes from one to the next - the second one (if you watch to the end) actually shows Bill yawning and laying down like "ahhhhh"

AARF'S Black Cat Halloween Event

2009-09-30T16:51:00.002-04:00

4 Chicago Dogs

2009-09-30T15:01:00.004-04:00

Home sought for four dogs of couple killed in crash

For Susan and Mike Kelms, their four dogs were like their children. And they always hoped they would stay together if anything happened to them.

About two weeks after the Kelmses were both killed in a fatal motorcycle crash over the Labor Day weekend, their family and a Burr Ridge shelter is looking for someone to adopt the pack.

They've had inquiries about one or two of the dogs, but no one has stepped up yet to take all four, said Kathy Deets, manager of the Chicago Canine Club in Burr Ridge.

"Their last wish was that they could be adopted together and they are an interesting little pack,'' said Deets. "They're just best friends, these four dogs."

They are 6-year-old Anacortes, a 47-pound female American Eskimo lab mix; 3-year-old Cedonia, a 34-pound female husky mix; 7-year-old Tacoma, a 92-pound male lab mix; and Everett, a 4-year-old, 47-pound, male Austrian Shepard lab mix.

She said the shelter has been boarding the dogs since the accident as a niece of the Kelmses searches for a home. Deets said the dogs have an unusually close bond and tend to hang out together in the shelter.

According to a letter posted on the shelter's web site: http://www.chicagocanineclub.com/site/pages/gallery.html by Kim Mayer, the Kelms' niece, the dogs were adopted over the past seven years.

"Their dogs were the only children they ever had,'' Mayer wrote.

Deets said she understands it will be difficult finding homes for all four dogs, and said they have had inquires from neighbors and friends of the Kelms.

"To adopt two dogs together is a huge challenge ... four could be impossible,'' said Deets.

But she said the dogs are very well-mannered and show signs that they were well taken care of by the owners. "The dogs are super sweet.''

The dogs, all rescued from area shelters, are spayed and neutered and are up to date on vaccines.

Adoption Application: http://www.chicagocanineclub.com/site/downloads/dog_adoption_application.pdf

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/09/home-sought-for-four-dogs-of-couple-killed-in-crash.html

Quicky List of upcoming Pet Events in Atlanta, GA

2009-09-16T23:13:00.001-04:00

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7th Annual Wags to Riches to benefit Atlanta Pet Rescue
For all the information, visit http://www.atlantapetrescue.org/www_ver2/events.htm#wags

Do you want to find amazing treasures at yard sale prices?

Decorate on a dime?

Over 500 items for sale: antiques, furniture, showroom samples, art and mirrors, fabric and pillows, lamps and shades, stationery, all tabletop, garden decor, outdoor furniture, estate items, jewelry, books, tapes and videos, boutique gifts, and much more.

100% of sales benefit our no-kill adoption center!

Where:
Rock Springs Plaza
1853 Piedmont Road
Atlanta GA 30324

When:
Early Bird Sale: Thursday, Sept. 17th 5pm to 7pm ($20 donation at the door)
Sale day #1: Friday, Sept. 18th 9am to 6pm
Sale day #2: Saturday, Sept. 19th 9am to 4pm
Sale day #3: Sunday, Sept. 20th 9am to 3pm

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BOXERSTOCK 2009 to benefit Atlanta Boxer Rescue - http://www.atlantaboxerrescue.org/
Saturday, September 19th from 12pm - 10pm

Folks, come out to Dogma Doggie Day Care in Smyrna for this AWESOME event! http://www.dogmadogcare.com/
Tickets are only $10, and, there is going to be PLENTY of musical talent there. Visit the official Boxerstock website at http://www.boxerstock.org/ for the musician line up and schedule, and see below for what's going on: (I have also attached a cool PDF file you can print, or display to let others know about it!)

* Live music all day from some of Atlantas finest musicians
* Comedy talent from graduates from Jeff Justices Comedy Workshop
* Silent auction with great items for available for bidding
* Fun activities for the kids
* Delicious food from Atlanta restaurants
* Dog events to let your four-legged kids in on the fun
* Free Doggie Daycare* all day or sit with your dog and listen to the music.
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Microchipping will be available for $25 per dog. (Bring proof of ownership and shot records.)
NOTE: *Bring your dog's shot records if you plan to bring your dog inside. Contact the rescue group if you would like an early registration package for your dog.

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Briarcliff Animal Foundations 2nd Annual Paws on Pavement event
Saturday, September 19th from 9am - 1pm at the Morningside Presbyterian Church
4 mile run and 2 mile walk
http://briarcliffanimalfoundation.wordpress.com/

Hey runners and walkers - come out and exercise yourself AND your dog, and raise money for a GREAT organization that has been assisting with medical care for metro Atlanta animals for years. I attended this event last year, and had a WONDERFUL TIME! You can go to the website to register. You could REALLY help if you chose to ask for donations for your walk....AND, the first person to raise $5,000 will win a 6 night stay at the Hacienda Del Mar Villas in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico! That's a pretty good incentive.

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The Atlanta Weimaraner Club presents: Weimtoberfest!
Official website: http://weimtoberfest.info/
Date: September 19th from 11am - 3pm
Place: Kurts & Vreny's Restaurant
4225 River Green Parkway
Duluth, GA 30096
770-623-4128

Ticket Price of $20 Includes:
* One Dog Admitted with each Paid Adult
* Traditional Oktoberfest Menu:
****Grilled Bratwurst
****Sauerkraut
****German Potato Salad
****Traditional German Plum Cake
****Beef & Chicken Sausages
* Spaten Beer
* Soft Drinks & Water
* Live Music

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Yappy Hour Fundraiser to benefit Forgotten Animals Rescue
www.ForgottenAnimalsRescueorg
September 19th, 2009 from 5pm - 8pm
Pets ARE allowed!

Iron Horse Tavern in Norcross
29 Jones Street NW
Norcross, GA 30071
phone: 678-291-9220

Tickets are $ 10.00 at the door and include one drink and a raffle ticket. All proceeds go to our " Sponsor A Shelter Pet " program.
Be a part of saving a life and support rescue of homeless animals. Party theme will be Island Hawaiian so dig out those Hawaiian shirts and dress fido up for party night!

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Thursday 9/24 starting at 7:30pm - a portion of the proceeds benefit Ahimsa House - www.AhimsaHouse.org
MISS INTOWN ATLANTA , A "Comedic Male Beauty Pageant"
@ Center Stage, 1374 West Peachtree Street
Presented by Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta
A charity event in support of Atlanta Community ToolBank, Joining Hearts, Atlanta Step-Up Society and Ahimsa House
Special Appearances by Sully from 92.9 dave fm and Baton Bob!
Tickets and more information at http://www.missintownatlanta.com/ or by calling 404-541-3500
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SPAYGEORGIA is going whole hog to raise funds to make more discount spaying and neutering certificates available. Hosted by the Gwinnett County Sheriffs Department, SPAYGEORGIA is sponsoring its first SpayGeoriga Benefit Motorcycle Ride. Registrants will be escorted by the Sheriffs Department to Hard Labor Creek State Park on Saturday, Sept. 26th. (Rain date October 3rd.)

Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the ride starts around 11:15 a.m. The Sheriff's Department will accompany the riders from the sheriff's office in Lawrenceville to Hard Labor Creek park. The ride concludes at the Sheriff's office with free lunch and T-Shirts for registrants, prizes, games, demonstrations, and a silent auction.

You dont ride? Youre still welcome to join us for lunch, and visit the vendors and our silent auction. Lennox Gavin of Paws-a-tive Results Dog Training will be there to give us some dog training tips.

To register, visit SPAYGEORGIAs website at www.spaygeorgia.org or you can register the day of the event. If you are not riding a motorcycle, please consider paying the rider fee as a tax deductible contribution. All registration fees are non-refundable but are tax deductible.

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5th Annual Lint Roller Party to benefit Lifeline Animal Project
event website for all the details: http://www.lintrolleratlanta.org/
Saturday, October 2nd from 7pm - 10pm
The Foundry at Puritan Mill, 916 Lowery Blvd., Atlanta 30318

This event will include live entertainment, a premier silent auction, and food and drink provided for both patrons AND their canine guests. Please note that if you plan on attending the event with your pet, you must pre-register. All the details and ticket information can be found on the website. This is a really FUN event, and, Lifeline is a GREAT organization. They contribute so much to the rescue community, please support them so they can continue their great work!

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2009 Howl-O-Weenie Event to benefit DREAM rescue
Date: October 3rd, 2009 from 10am til 4pm
Location: Cabbagetown Park in Atlanta - (Kirkwood Ave SE & Tye St SE, Atlanta, GA 30316)

If you have not attended this event, you don't know what you are missing! It is non stop entertainment ALL DAY LONG. The schedule is now posted on the event site at http://www.dreamrescue.org/HowlOWeenie, so take a look for yourself to see what a FUN filled day it will be! All doggies are welcome, weiners or otherwise. Check out all the contests, and if your dog has any special talents, well, there are plenty of opportunities for them to show their stuff!

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Cherokee County Humane Society 6th Annual Dinner Auction
Date: Oct. 3, 2009
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Donation: $25
Location: Cherokee County Conference Center
1130 Bluffs Parkway Canton, GA
Business casual dress

Get ready for an exciting dinner and auction! Come join us! Help the animals and network with friends a like. Just imagine how many animals can benefit from a couple of hours socializing.

Your donation fee includes; Dinner. Mixed green salad with creamy balsamic vinaigrette, bistro filet with red wine demi, chicken with a cream mushroom, portobello mushroom risotto, garlic whipped potatoes, seasoned vegetable medley and a Belgian milk chocolate mousse for dessert.

You can purchase tickets online at www.cchumanesociety.org or at our thrift store location, 5900 Bells Ferry Road Acworth, GA 30102.

Please reserve your tickets early!

Thank you for your support!
Cherokee County Humane Society
http://www.cchumanesociety.org
5900 Bells Ferry Rd Acworth, GA
770.592.8072

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SPAYGEORGIA is going whole hog to raise funds to make more discount spaying and neutering certificates available. Hosted by the Gwinnett County Sheriffs Department, SPAYGEORGIA is sponsoring its first SpayGeoriga Benefit Motorcycle Ride. Registrants will be escorted by the Sheriffs Department to Hard Labor Creek State Park on Saturday, Sept. 26th. (Rain date October 3rd.)

Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the ride starts around 11:15 a.m. The Sheriff's Department will accompany the riders from the sheriff's office in Lawrenceville to Hard Labor Creek park. The ride concludes at the Sheriff's office with free lunch and T-Shirts for registrants, prizes, games, demonstrations, and a silent auction.

You dont ride? Youre still welcome to join us for lunch, and visit the vendors and our silent auction. Lennox Gavin of Paws-a-tive Results Dog Training will be there to give us some dog training tips.

To register, visit SPAYGEORGIAs website at www.spaygeorgia.org or you can register the day of the event. If you are not riding a motorcycle, please consider paying the rider fee as a tax deductible contribution. All registration fees are non-refundable but are tax deductible.

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Ahimsa House Wag & Walk
http://www.AhimsaHouse.org for ALL the details!

Saturday, October 10, 2009 10:00am-2:00pm
Registration begins at 9:00am
Ahimsa House Dog Walk Lenox Park in Buckhead

Attractions:

* One Mile and One/Half Mile Walks
* Silent Auction
* Microchipping & Nail Clipping by a Vet
* Pet Contests
* Vendor Booths
* Entertainment
* Food
* Doggie Art Station
* Doggie Massage
* Prizes
* Demonstrations
* ... and Much More!

Participate with or without your dog! The weather should be fabulous in October, so please come out and support this wonderful organization. If you are not familiar with them, please visit their website, as they provide a very important service to domestic violence victims.

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Spotlight Humane Event - Organized by the Human Society of the United States - www.HSUS.org
Saturday, October 17th from 7pm - 11pm
Location: W Atlanta in Midtown
Event website: http://www.hsus.org/about_us/events/spotlight_atlanta_2009.html

Folks, all proceeds from this event benefit the Atlanta End Dogfighting Campaign the HSUS is sponsoring. If you are unfamiliar with this campaign, please read about it at http://www.hsus.org/acf/fighting/dogfight/programs/hsus_end_dogfighting.html. It was very effective in the city of Chicago, and the HSUS is confident it will be effective here in Atlanta, where we also have a serious issue with dogfighting. Please support this effort if you are able, as it will greatly improve the lives of many dogs who are subjected to this cruel act of dogfighting.

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Paw-Casso Art Show and Silent Auction to benefit Animals Deserve Better
Organization website: www.AnimalsDeserveBetter.com
Event website for all the information: http://www.animalsdeservebetter.com/adb/Pawcasso%202009/Paw%20casso%20Art%20Show%20and%20Silent%20Auction.htm

Event date: October 18th from 2pm - 6pm
Location: Indian Hills Country Club in Marietta

This is a very unique event, where you can purchase some very cool art created by young people who love animals. Especially if you live in Cobb county, please consider attending this event and supporting this great rescue organization.

Paw-casso: An Art Exhibit By, For and About Animals, Marietta, GA. The 1st Annual Paw-casso Art Show and Silent Auction by, for and about animals, is a unique art show featuring works from community school students that reside in Cobb County. Each school has been asked to select 10 winners and these works of art will be offered for auction along with local artists and shelter animal creations.

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Black Cat Beer Bonanza to benefit Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends
www.aarfatlanta.org
Date: October 24th at 8pm - 11pm
Place: Atlanta Brewing Company
2323 Defoor Hills Road NW
Atlanta, GA

Join us for the Black Cat Beer Bonanza! Our Halloween-themed event at the Atlanta Brewing Company will raise awareness about the plight of black cats, which, like black dogs, are often overlooked in rescue and adoption programs. The event will also raise money for AARF's cat adoption program for 2010.
Your ticket will include a brewery tour, a tasting of award winning, locally produced craft beers, and light appetizers.
Buy your ticket online at:
http://media.causes.com/ribbon/563130 (if clickthrough doesn't work, please cut and paste link into browser) or, you can also visit AARF's website at www.AARFAtlanta.org to purchase tickets. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the night of the event.

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Dance for Pigs Event
When: Friday, October 30th, 2009 from 8:30am - 12am
Where: The Solarium in Oakhurst - 321 West Hill St., Decatur, GA 30030
Why: To raise money and awareness for PIGS, a sanctuary: http://www.Pigs.org
Attire: Halloween Costumes

Event website: http://www.danceforpigs.com/index.php?p=1_4_Event-info
Please check out this organization, and consider attending this event, I heard it was a blast last year, and ANIMALS are a great cause to be happy and dance around for, right???? There will be entertainment, a silent auction, costume contests and raffle prizes!!!!

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Pugfest 2009 to benefit Southeast Pug Rescue - www.rescuepug.com
October 31st - 10am - 4pm
Admission: $6 for adults, and $3 for children under 12
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

PugFest is SEPRA's annual fundraiser which is held the last Saturday in October of every year in the Atlanta, Georgia area. PugFest is SEPRA's biggest fundraising event of the year. Your help is needed to make it a success in raising funds to help pugs and pug mixes in need. Please visit their website at www.rescuepug.com, and click on the PUGFEST tab, it will take you to the event page.

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Parties for Paws to benefit the Atlanta Animal Welfare Committee
www.ATLAnimalWelfare.org

Folks, if you live in the Kirkwood/Decatur/Oakhurst/Edgewood neighborhoods, please consider hosting a party to benefit this great organization, who have already helped so many people and their pets in these neighborhoods. If you are unfamiliar with this group, please check out their website and see what good they are doing for animals in these areas.

Kirkwood UCC and the Atlanta Animal Welfare Committee need your help! Do you enjoy cooking and sharing food with friends? Please throw a dinner party to help raise money for the Animal Welfare Committee in the months of September and October.

Ask your guests to sponsor a cat or dog by donating to the AWC. Your guest's donations are tax deductible and will go directly to helping animals in need in the Kirkwood, Oakhurst Edgewood and Decatur neighborhoods. Its easy

1) Invite a few friends to your home for dinner in September or October. Any day or time works.
2) Ask them to donate to AWC by paypal or mail. $20 will sponsor a cat, and $30 will sponsor a dog. (Please ask your guests to donate before your dinner party or bring a check to be mailed!)
3) Enjoy the dinner party and know that youve helped animals in your neighborhood.
4) Send us photos from your dinner party to post on our site. Or, tell us about the delicious things you'bre making!

Email Bonnie Heath bonheath@gmail.com if you have any questions about hosting a dinner party.

Officials: Pit bulls overcrowd Valley shelters, pet rescues - Phoenix Arizona news, breaking news, local news, weather radar, traffic from ABC15 News | ABC15.com

2009-09-16T22:53:00.001-04:00

Officials: Pit bulls overcrowd Valley shelters, pet rescues - Phoenix Arizona news, breaking news, local news, weather radar, traffic from ABC15 News | ABC15.com

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The Sterile Feral

2009-09-16T19:54:00.001-04:00

This coming Saturday, September 19 from 4pm -6pm on Main Street in Adairsville, GA please join The Sterile Feral for a fun evening of fashion and fabulous deals!

Maurice's in Rome and Calhoun will be hosting a live fashion show and silent auction with proceeds benefiting our adoptions and spay/neuter programs.

There will be a few animals there to meet and greet prospective adopters, face-painting for the kids, entertainment, and over $5,000 in donated merchandise from local merchants up for bid! Starting bids on all items will be 20% of their retail price so this is a great chance to save money and help reduce the number of animals who are euthanized in our community!

Framed art for all tastes, gift certificates, jewelry, household items, beauty supplies and more will go to the highest bidder. Items are available to fit every budget, so please come, bring your friends, and bid! Items available include:

* Two framed, signed animal rescue photographs from Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Carol Guzy
* Gone with the Wind Collectors Set - Framed Limited Edition Numbered Print "Scarlet" and first edition "Road to Tara" book
* Home Decor Package - Hand-carved wooden table, decorative fountain, and picture frame with hooks
* Darling Girl Gift Set - Pandora Bracelet with heart charm, Belvah backpack, and "The Double Daring Book for Girls"
* Complete Pet Care - vet care and pet supplies valued at over $200 from Mount Berry Animal Hospital
* Family Party Pack - $100 gift certificate to Kangaroo Jake's, two family passes to CiCi's good for up to five people each, and two CiCi's buffets

This is just a sample; Everything from golf balls to nursery decor will be available for bid at 20% of it's retail value! This is a great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done early at a fraction of the cost. If you have questions, please call Jama Grove at (706) 844-5927.

Dog flights move puppy passengers to safer places - St. Petersburg Times

2009-09-02T15:00:00.001-04:00

Dog flights move puppy passengers to safer places - St. Petersburg Times

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Old Pets

2009-09-02T10:36:00.002-04:00

If you're lucky enough to be one of those that has a beloved pet that lives out it's life to the fullest, you'll have experienced a multitude of emotions. One of my dogs, Maci - an English Springer Spaniel is 16 years old. I've had her since the year I became engaged to my husband. My previous dog at the time - Jodie (a blonde English Cocker Spaniel) became violently ill and within 36 hours was dead. My husband surprised me upon my return from a business trip at the airport with a 6 week old Maci. This is WAY before overbreeding, over population in shelters, animal rescue etc. became knowledgeable - she was my last "purchased" animal.

The last year has really shown the effects of aging...she can't see or hear as well, she's lost most of her muscle and is bony on her back, stiff when she walks and seems to have a little bit of dementia. With that said, she still trots down the stairs, eats twice a day and has no problem with performing duties outside. I have taken her to our vet to ensure that she is not suffering or sick. Heck, she actually had surgery last November to remove a non-cancerous tumor on her leg and that was the first time she'd been "under" since she was 6 months old! Blood test came back that her kidneys and other organs are functioning great so when people (particularly those that don't own any pets) make the comment of "why don't you just put her down?" I usually come back with "so you're saying that because your grandmother may or may not wear depends, hearing aid and glasses, that because she's old, you should put her down?"
That always produces a pause...yes Maci is old, smelly even, and a little irritating at times because I forget how old she is and that she's not capable of doing things like she has in the past.

More accidents to clean up, more helping her get up the stairs, longer time taken to eat, more bathes but this is what I signed up for - with ALL of my animals. Once they are yours and you've made the decision that they ARE yours, you stick it out through good times and bad, they'd do it for us.....without a thought.

I've had to put two dogs down - within 45 days of each other. One had cancer and was unresponsive to treatment, the other had congenital heart failure and had so much fluid in his body that it caused his heart to push up against his throat making it difficult to breathe. It was awful, sad, emotional but it was the right thing to do for them and I know they were grateful to be out of their misery.

Pets are a lifetime - theirs - not a convenience that conforms to what OUR schedule dictates. Love them while you have them with all that you can and pray they go silently, easily in their sleep. If they don't and you know it's time - do the right thing and not for the self-serving act because you don't want to loose them.

CORPORATE SPONSOR CONTACTS FOR PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

2009-08-25T11:57:00.003-04:00

I went through and tried to pick the deepest pockets among the corporate sponsors for the Philadelphia Eagles. I researched who actually owns the company brands since they are the ones making sponsorship decisions. I've listed some of the actual corporate phone numbers, emails and names of their top brass. Give them a "shout out" on your feelings of them condoning the sponsoring of a team that hires a convicted felon. I would feel the same way if victim was animal or human. As we've read, most people that are capable of harming or killing animals have gone on to harm and/or kill other humans.
Let's show these "companies" we are not going to sit back and continue to allow this!!

ACME Markets (grocery)
Customer Svc: 877-932-7948 Customer service

AFLAC Headquarters
706-323-3431
news@aflac.com

BUDWEISER (Owned by Anheuser-Busch- that unfortunately is now owned by a Belgian company INBEV)
Dave Peacock is the CEO /President
800-342-5283
From what I've found on their corporate site, I think they are getting flack because their links to their executive names does not work at this time (so I went to my Hoovers.com account)

94WYSP.com (radio station in Philly)
TEXT them!! 99771
215-592-9494

AAA
407-444-8005
Heather Hunter
Once former director for the NorthShore Animal League (surely, she must be uncomfortable?)

NFL GAMES are aired on FOX - Owned by NEWSCORP
FOX Television:
Scott.grogin@fox.com
Gaude.paez@fox.com
310-369-3553
212-556-2500

FOX SPORTS
Lou.d'ermillo@fox.com

MY NETWORK (My FOX - local stations)
Brian.lewis@foxnews.com
212-301-3331

CHRYSLER (JEEP)
https://www.chryslergroupllc.com/en/contact_us/email/

http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/PressRoom/PressAndAnalystContacts/CorporateCommunication.html

COMCAST SPORTSNET
3601 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Telephone: 215-336-3500
askcsn@comcastsportsnet.com

DUNKIN' DONUTS
Dunkin' Brands Hdqtrs
130 Royall Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Phone: 781-737-3000
Will Kussell, President & Chief Brand Officer

GATORADE (Also owned by PepsiCo 1 of 2 sponsorships see below for Pepsi)
http://cr.gatorade.com/usen/gatusen.cfm?date=20090825
800-884-2867

GEICO
http://www.geico.com/about/contactus/email/
HEADQUARTERS DIRECT : 301-986-2500
CEO: Tony Nicely -
Owned By: Berkshire Hathaway
berkshire@berkshirehathaway.com

Heineken USA
Hdqtrs: 914-681-4100
John Nicolson, President - Americas
http://siab.heineken.com/usa/

KFC (Owned by YUM! Brands) ludicrous on their corporate site is this "Animal Welfare" section:
http://www.yum.com/responsibility/animalwelfare.asp
U.S. - 1-800-225-5532
1441 Gardiner Lane Louisville, KY 40213. United States Phone: 502-874-8300. Fax: 502-454-2410 ...

MASTERCARD
Corporate Public Relations:
Voice Number Fax Number E-mail
Chris Monteiro
+1-914-249-5826 +1-914-249-4207 chris_monteiro@mastercard.com
Sharon Gamsin
+1-914-249-5622 +1-914-249-4207 sharon_gamsin@mastercard.com
Jennifer Stalzer
+1-914-249-5325 +1-914-249-4207 jennifer_stalzer@mastercard.com

MILLER LITE
Owned by MillerCoors
CEO Leo Kiely
Director Sport Entertainment and Marketing: Dockery Clark
MillerCoors Headquarters Address. 250 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606. United States Phone: 414 931-2000. Secondary Phone: (303) 279-6565

MOTOROLA
Karen P. Tandy
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
Motorola, Inc.
1303 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60196 USA
Telephone: 847 576 5000

PAPA JOHN'S
Papa John's International, Inc
John Schattner - CEO
2002 Papa Johns Blvd
Louisville, KY 40299
Phone: (502) 261-7272

PEPSI
Pepsi - World Headquarters
PepsiCo, Inc.
700 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 253-2000
Mrs. Indra K. Nooyi, CEO and Pres

RITEAID
1-800-RITEAID (1-800-748-3243)

Snapple - owned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group
www.drpeppersnapplegroup.com
Consumer Relations:
(800) 696-5891

SOVEREIGN BANK
Community Development Team

John V. Killen
Senior Vice President
CRA Community Development Managing Director
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.
jkillen@sovereignbank.com

Anne Merritt
CRA Community Development Administrator
amerritt@sovereignbank.com

SPLENDA - Owned by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC
1-800-777-5363

TACO BELL- owned by Yum! Brands (also owns KFC)
David C. Novak, Chairman, CEO and Pres (lots of titles!)
here's the irony: The have a section on their corporate site titled "animal welfare"
Oh the hypocrisy!!!

http://www.yum.com/responsibility/animalwelfare.asp
1441 Gardiner Lane Louisville, KY 40213. United States
Phone: 502-874-8300. Fax: 502-454-2410 .

Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster
teamexchange@ticketmaster.com

USAIR
Corporate Headquarters: 480-693-0800
email under their site:
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/contact/customer_relationsform.aspx
On the form just fill in as if you already flew somewhere -

I actually received a response from them although a ridiculous "we're not responsible" sort of thing - hmmm, sponsoring ANYTHING condones conduct.

VERIZON
responsibility@verizon.com

Hopefully I linked all of these properly - I was trying to get this up as quickly as possible.

If any of you receive any comments back - please forward them to me at kim@mypetzmagazine.com OR post. I plan to run this in the Fall issue........THANKS!!!

Michael Vick Onslaught

2009-08-24T15:54:00.005-04:00

There's uprising and stretches across countless forums, myspace pages, facebook, and twitter - I don't think anyone is going to back off either (YAY)!!!

Add this to your site to show support:

Golf Tournament

2009-08-12T14:45:00.002-04:00

From our friends
Humane Society of Tuolumne County, California

4th Annual Pars for Paws Golf Tournament
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Time: 11:20

Saddle Creek Resort
1001 Saddle Creek Drive, Copperopolis, CA 95228, US

Come Play with Us! Fundraiser that benefits both The animals of The Humane Society of Tuolumne County AND Calaveras County. We are looking for golfers, sponsors, and raffle donations. Help us Help the Animals!

Your local Humane Societies invite you to come play golf, donate an item for our auction, volunteer at our event, come have dinner only with us that evening, or sponsor a tee or hole! We need all the help we can get. The animals deserve it!

PetFest

2009-08-12T14:31:00.002-04:00

Another great event from our friend "Bama Bully" from Myspace -

PetFest (Anniston, AL)
Hosted by:
AMC / AKC Responsible pet ownership day
When:
Saturday, August 22, 2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Description

What is PetFest?
PetFest is a festival that is "all about pets" and their
owners, too!! The purpose of this annual event is to
educate owners about pet healthcare,
training, what's available for their pet,
and other information that leads to responsible pet ownership.
Highlights will include:
Training and agility demonstrations
An interactive agility course for your pet to try
Pet Costume Contest
Best Trick Contest
Pet King and Queen Contest
Pet Parade
Pet Maze
Microchipping
Children's Activities

For More Information:
Please contact Bonnie Diehl @256-235-8387 or
bonniediehl@amcvets.com

Bark and Boogie Ball

2009-08-12T14:07:00.003-04:00

From our friends over at the Humane Society of Forsyth County, Cumming, Georgia:

www.forsythpets.org

"On Saturday, September 12, 2009, the doors open at 7 pm for the BARK AND BOOGIE BALL. This is a party! So start with a drink at the Cash Bar, browse and participate in our silent auction, nibble on hors d'oeuvres, enjoy an elegant gourmet buffet dinner, start wherever you’d like at the The Metropolitan Club off of Windward Parkway. Join in the action of the Live Auction. The BARK AND BOOGIE BALL will be a black tie invited affair. This year’s main entertainment with be provided by BandX.

Reservations & Table Order Form/Sponsorship and advertising too!

Our silent auction will be beyond your imagination, featuring unique one of a kind items, trips, golf outings and collector's items in every category. You never know which celebrity may show up to surprise everyone!

All funds raised will aid the Humane Society of Forsyth County. We face new challenges due to the economy. Foreclosures have forced some families to give up their pets. Veterinarian costs for illness, shots and spay/neuter are a large part of our budget. All animals are spayed/neutered and receive medical care, all paid by the shelter. Please keep in mind that we receive no public funding; only generous donations from caring folks like you."

For more information contact:The Bark And Boogie Ball Committee

Debbie Booth, Yvette Matzek and Lance White, Co-Chairs

dbooth@forsythpets.org, ymatzek@forsythpets.org, lancesjewelry@att.net

The Simple Stuff

2009-08-06T00:25:00.002-04:00

My brain is constantly going in terms of this business I own: editorial? what's good for the animals? How to continue making money while doing what I love and giving back to the subject matter that I have ADORED since I was a toddler....animals!!!! Questions like: What do I need to do to try and get the word out about animals needing homes, laws, abuse, etc etc etc....those of you that sacrifice a huge amount of your time to these causes know the daily heartaches, honestly I can say it has caused many nights of tears for myself. By-the-way, those of you that love animals and do things as simple as seeing an animal on the side of a busy road, even when you may be on your way somewhere important - stop and coax the animal to you to take them somewhere, anywhere more safe for the moment are in the top 5 of my list of heroes. With that said, it was nice to witness just some true, cute, innocent animal antics outside my home recently. I found it funny and fascinating at the same time.

I was hearing this ridiculously loud "mocking" sound - so yes, from a mockingbird but then there was a sound that seemed to want to mock the same but didn't come out quite the same as momma mock. It was hilarious! First of all, I've never seen (except maybe a close resemblance of mourning doves) baby birds being larger than their parent...this booger was not only bigger, but fatter, louder and demanding. I must admit, mockingbirds are not my favorite bird - although aggressive in demanding attention, their just not that "pretty" (I mean come on, the dove's are angelic for god's sake!) but this baby mock was a cute little lovebug, um, lovemock - I watched him hop around my patio, hop up to the table, hop to the back of the chair, hop on the top of the umbrella, and hop to the top of the outdoor bar (no underage drinking-thank you very much) all the while screeching for his/her mom to just throw him/her a bone/worm/straw/flower/nut which did not happen so he/she just continued to hop around while the next character came into play - a chipmunk joined the two on the patio after he ran from the covered porch with some stolen plant material from my potted plants. Mind you, this chipmunk (or his friends/family) I have witnessed, actually reclines on my outdoor patio couch. I'm pretty sure the chipper thought it was purchased for him - whatever, I'm glad someone gets to relax on it!

Anyway the most fascinating of this entire observation is when I let out one of my dogs (my 109 lb lab, Winnie) the baby mockingbird AND it's momma were not too interested in Winnie. The momma mockingbird dive-bombed Winnie a couple of times as a warning even. Then Winnie went inside and I watched the chipmunk scurry out and look at the baby mock, and his/her mom and they all seem to have an understanding that "it's all good"...and the chipmunk continued to eat WHATEVER he/she could find and the Mock family kept up with their mock screams...although so sweet to hear, it was a simple, nice, day for the animals and those that were lucky to observe.

Is your dog cool?

2009-06-26T16:43:00.003-04:00

This is a FANTASTIC idea and life saving website - get on the bandwagon and help spread the word!!!

2009-06-26T16:34:00.000-04:00

Here's a couple of fun events in Atlanta that are coming up very soon.....

Come out and have a beer, and hang out in Grant Park on Sunday, and
help Animal Action Rescue continue to help the MANY animals they have
in their program. See below for details...and, it's hot out, have a
BEER!

"5th PBR For Pups!" on Sunday, July 12 at 4:00pm.
For all the details, go to http://www.animalactionrescue.org/PBR.htm.

"A Benefit For Animal Action Rescue"
Host: PBR For Pups
Start Time: Sunday, July 12 at 4:00pm
End Time: Sunday, July 12 at 9:00pm
Where: The Standard, Grant Park
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Braves Game raffle to benefit Ahimsa House. If you are unfamiliar
with this organization and what they do, please visit their website
www.AhimsaHouse.org.

For all the details, go to
http://www.ahimsahouse.org/events/2009/volunteer-braves-5050-raffle,

game for FREE!

M.O.M.S. (Making of Miracle Stories)

2009-06-02T16:49:00.002-04:00

M.O.M.S. (Making of Miracle Stories) Rescue is a spin off group from another successful rescue group. The group has joined forces with the 35+ year, established Animal Adoption Center of Lindenwold, NJ to pull resources together and continue saving hundreds of animals from all over, especially in the states that use very inhumane and cruel euthanasia practices. There next stop is Georgia. This is a major supply and donation drive to personally hand deliver to the shelters that need help the most. The group has resources to help, everything from food, to adoptions. A film crew tied to the Discovery Channel will be going along film a documentary.

Rescue Ink from NY along with ARF (animal rescue flights) is also in attendance.

This is a life saving journey where the group will be rescuing many lives and bringing them home as well.

The Animal Adoption Center can accomodate 25-30 dogs and puppies on this caravan.

Volunteers are welcome and anyone joining the caravan with their own car can adopt a dog or puppy right from one of the shelters we visit. Rhonda Sims of Freedom Train Transport and her partner will be coming in for this event to assist in the transportation needs of any rescue in the Northeast region who would like to have adoptable, loving animals brought to them.

Just shows that if we all team up together, up and down the coast, and help with this grand escape, the number of lives that could potentially be saved as a result.

The group encourages families to bring their children along.

As Karen LaSasso states: "Our children are the rescuers of the future! With the proper knowledge, education and resources, we HAVE the power to make change! Help us make that change and save a life!!!!"

Hematoma in Labradors ear

2009-05-18T14:47:00.006-04:00

About a month and a half ago my Labrador, Winnie was laying on the kitchen floor asleep. She woke up sneezing 3-4 times in a row which is nothing unusual. However, because she was still laying down on the hardwood floor, she repeatedly hit her head on the floor as she sneezed (it was too many sneezes in too short of time for her to "get up"). Once the sneezing stopped she stood up and I noticed her left ear (the part hanging down) looked as though someone stuck a tube in it and blew it up like a balloon!

I have NEVER in all the years of owning dogs come across something like this and it scared me to death. Not just the fact that I was afraid she was in pain but what if it was some sort of blood clot that would travel straight to her brain and kill her instantly!!??? Okay, I get a little freaked over my animals when something is wrong. I'm sure that I am not preaching to the choir on that one. So upon extensive research I came across many pet owners and pet health sites that discussed this phenom.

First and foremost you need to be sure there is not an ear infection that is causing this. Since I witnessed the actual injury and know my dog very well in terms of her ear infections, I was certain that was not the case. If it's the same situation for your dog I would suggest going the route that I took. After reading the unsatisfactory results and complications that run as high as 90% in the surgery performed to "drain" the ear, I decided to try the "wait and see" method. Many pet owners had done the same with great results. I did see a few posts that described some of the ears were a little "wrinkly" at the end but I think over time that will be normal as well.

So here we are today and the fluid has finally drained/absorbed itself back into her body (that's what hematoma's do) to unveil her old ear. She was never in pain, she was not going to require surgery that may or may not have actually made the situation worse and I didn't have to worry about taping her ears on top of her head and embarrassing her to the other animals!

AWESOME VIP Pet Transportation

2009-04-17T16:26:00.004-04:00

No more sticking your pets in the belly of a plane!!!!

Angel's Pet Sitting Service is run by a caring individual that's been in the business over 20 years! She offers door to door service, private motor vehicle transport AND, get this - sleeps in hotels that are pet friendly and never leaves your pet unattended! It's the only way to go to her site to see more!