Last Call For Submissions!
Calling all creative kids! The American Pet Products Association is accepting poems for the 4th Annual Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest now through Jan. 31.
Students in grades 3rd-8th are invited to write a unique poem about their pets, what they love about them, the joys they bring, and post it online at www.PetsAddLife.org or mail their final poem and submission form to: Pets Add Life, 661 Sierra Rose Dr., Reno, NV 89511. Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2012 at 5:00pm EST.
One student from each grade level (6 total) nationwide will win a $250 gift certificate for pet products, and a “by-line” in a nationally circulated publication. In addition, the six winning students’ classrooms will each win a $1,000 scholarship to spend on … [Continue reading...]
Good News speaks to Andrea Stark, Public Relations Coordinator for The Ritz-Carlton at Half Moon Bay. Set atop an ocean bluff, overlooking 50 miles of rugged California coastline, the AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a magnificent 26l-room spa and golf resort. The property opened in spring 2001 and is the first luxury resort to open along the Northern California coast in over a decade. The timeless oceanfront estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience, whether for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event. The resort opened spring 2001 and has earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for the tenth consecutive year.
Located a mere 30 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport and less than one hour from Silicon Valley and downtown … [Continue reading...]
Meet Erik from Happy Feet™ Two at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Costumed Character Appearance at Build-A-Bear Workshop
in Conjunction with Happy Feet Two movie debut
Contact:
Shannon Lammert Jill Saunders
314-423-8000 ext. 5379 314-423-8000 ext. 5293
314-556-8841 (cell) 314-422-4523 (cell)
shannonl@buildabear.com jills@buildabear.com
Who: Build-A-Bear Workshop® and Warner Bros. Entertainment…
What: … are giving fans an opportunity to meet and be … [Continue reading...]
The Barron Prize Honors Ten Young Award Recipients Who Have Made a Difference in the Lives of Others
Author T.A Barron on:
What do non-profit foundations have in common that save Orangutans, helps at-risk youth, and educate children on bees? They were all started by children. And they’re also the winners of this year’s Barron Prize for Young Heroes.
The Barron Prize was founded by leading children’s book author, T.A. Barron and aims to inspire young people and help them realize their potential for heroic greatness. His belief is that a hero is any person from any background who can make a positive difference in the world.
Every year, the Barron Prize honors ten young leaders, ages 8 to 18. Recipients each receive a cash stipend of $2500 to be applied to their education or … [Continue reading...]
LOAD UP ON THE CARBS!
How Different Your Dog’s Bowl Is From Yours
Pet Expert Explains Right Balance of Nutrients Needed for a Proper Doggie Diet
And How That Translates to the Dog Food Label
If you loaded your plate half-full of carbohydrates, you might recognize that this isn’t a balanced meal for a human. But what about your dog? According to petMD veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Coates, the optimal meal for your dog should be comprised primarily of carbohydrates. One-quarter of their meal should be protein, and the final quarter should be vegetables, fats and oils, vitamins and minerals. This is decidedly different than what’s healthy for a human. Yet, many pet owners claim to feed their dogs the way they would feed themselves.
Now, with this information, dog … [Continue reading...]
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Philadelphia Zoo has launched the UNLESS contest aimed at engaging K-12 classrooms throughout the Delaware Valley region in a unique way to help save orangutans from extinction. Classes who participate in the Zoo’s UNLESS contest will be eligible for a free orangutan-focused field trip to the Zoo and will also be able to compete for between $250 and $2,500 in prizes (Grades K-5) or for between $500 and $5,000 in prizes (Grades 6-12).
“The Philadelphia Zoo believes that doing leads to caring,” said Kristen Lewis-Waldron, the Director of Education. “Through the UNLESS contest, we hope to connect with classrooms throughout our region in a new way and have a direct and positive effect on orangutan conservation efforts.”
Grades K-5 can compete in … [Continue reading...]
Posting by Leah
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 6:30pm Cocktails & Raw Bar; 8:00pm Dinner
What: The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of the Hamptons hosts Beach Ball, Magic Under The Moonlight, an evening on the ocean, to bring together animal lovers for an evening of dinner and dancing while raising funds for cats and dogs in need. Enjoy cocktails, a raw bar, dinner, dancing to DJ duo AndrewAndrew, magic by JB Benn and online auction. Over 200 high profile guests from New York and the Hamptons are expected to attend the magical night.
This special evening will honor Dr. Lewis H. Berman, Veterinarian and Founder of Park East Animal Hospital in New York City and a dedicated board member of ARF for over thirteen years, with the Champion of Animals Award. Longtime animal rescue … [Continue reading...]
Once Upon a Time......
In a far away land called America....there lived a little puppy named Mumbai...
Mumbai thought he was a Prince of all dogs ( of course!), and when he heard from his Mummy and his friends that there was going to be a big Royal wedding in London....and that the Prince William was going to marry a woman called Kate and turn her into a Princess....well he decided that he needed to find a Princess too! After all, how much fun it would be to have a girl in his life to run and play in Central Park with....and just hang out and kiss and hug each other.......
So, he went and found a little diamond tiara to crown his Princess to be.....
And then he got dressed as regally and as royally as he could. He wanted to look as handsome as possible for his … [Continue reading...]
Duke Brody (Springer Spaniel) and Duchess Lou Lou (Siberian Husky) are getting married in honor of the ROYAL WEDDING this Friday. Saluda Inn and Wine Cellar is hosting the celebration (with video from the real Royal Wedding) from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Friday, April 29, 2011.
Wedding attire optional; Saluda NC style welcome.
See DOG video here of how the bride is nervous and shedding http://youtube/5dBjgJeyom4
And DOG BRIDE PHOTOS here
http://www.storytellertothemedia.presskit247.com/dog_royal_wedding_&_charity … [Continue reading...]
This is pretty simple... Please ask ten friends to each ask a further ten today!
The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily so they can meet their quota of getting FREE FOOD donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute (about 15 seconds) to go to their site and click on the purple box 'fund food for animals for free'. This doesn't cost you a thing.
Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.
Here's the web site! Please pass it along to people you know.
AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS! … [Continue reading...]
Misunderstood Men and Unwanted Dogs Redeem Each Other In Return Of Animal Planet's Pit Bulls & Parolees www.vrcpitbulls.com
-- Tough-As-Nails Yet Compassionate Tia Torres Builds a Community at the Villalobos Rescue Center in Second Season of Successful and Gritty DocuDrama --
(New York, New York) Tia Torres has a tough life marriage to a convict, single mother to two daughters and adopted twin sons, and driving force behind a facility for unwanted pit bulls run by parolees Most recently, she witnessed a huge wildfire threaten her beloved Villalobos Rescue Center endangering her and her staff, hundreds of animals and the only property that has been her home for more than a decade.
This fall, when the 11-episode second season of Animal Planets PIT BULLS & PAROLEES returns on … [Continue reading...]
All Eyes of the Gulf. Celine Cousteau speaks to Good News at this fundraiser event at Mary and Peter Mass Gallery. The fundraiser is for, the World Animal Awareness Society of which Tom McPhee, is the executive director for a fundraiser for the all-important All Eyes on the Gulf Expedition. The Expedition is a substantial undertaking in which WA2S.org and partner organization Kinship Circle will have a continuous presence in the Gulf to document how the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill is affecting wildlife by producing compelling stories at the human-animal intersection.The materials (graphic data, pictures, field reports, and videos) are being produced by a host of World Animal Awareness Society members and a joint Expedition partnership with Kinship Circle and are being shared with such … [Continue reading...]
Grandin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Richard Grandin and Eustacia Cutler. She was diagnosed as autistic in 1950. Having been labeled and diagnosed with brain damage at age two, she was placed in a structured nursery school with what she considers to have been good teachers. Grandin's mother spoke to a doctor who suggested speech therapy, and she hired a nanny who spent hours playing turn-based games with Grandin and her sister.
At age four, Grandin began talking, and she began making progress. She considers herself lucky to have had supportive mentors from primary school onwards. However, Grandin has said that middle school and high school were the worst parts of her life. She was the "nerdy kid", the one whom everyone teased and picked on. She would be walking down the street … [Continue reading...]
For more than six years, animal expert Tim Link has helped thousands of animal lovers gain a new understanding of their dogs, cats, horses, turtles and countless other animals.
With his unique ability to communicate with animals, Tim Link has helped resolve a wide variety of behavioral problems and played a key role in locating lost and missing animals, restoring them to their loving homes.
Through his book Animal Tales: Every Animal Has a Tale, Tim has also given readers of all ages new insights into how their beloved animal companions see the world.
His work has been praised by none other than the legendary animal expert Jack Hanna, and a number of celebrities including Shirley MacLaine -- have called on Tim for help with their own pet … [Continue reading...]
100+ Of the Worlds Most Beloved Animals!
Live From the New Breeding Farm of the ***World-Famous Clydesdale***
Give Your Viewers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the
New Clydesdale Breeding Farm & Some of the 40 Foals Born Each Year, Now Open to Visitors
www.warmspringsranch.com
Some things are just so unique you want to share them with the world. One of those places is Warm Springs Ranch in Missouri where each year around 40 baby Clydesdales are born. These 200-pounds foals are so inspiring, the folks at the new state-of-the-art breeding facility decided to open the farm for tours and show-off the young horses who will grow up to become the next generation of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales and youre invited!
On May 14, Jim Poole the head of Clydesdale operations -- will … [Continue reading...]
A Dog's Purpose? Submitted by Carolyn Naplitano
A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a
ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's
owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very
attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.
I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker,
and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their
home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as
though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's … [Continue reading...]
WARRIOR Someone with the strength to stand up for what she believes in; someone who perseveres in the face of challenges and obstacles; someone with great respect for herself and others; someone who quietly lives a life of honor and strives towards growth; someone who protects those who are too weak to fight for themselves; someone who does not need recognition but surely is noticed.KITTENAdorable, Sweet, Playful, Cuddly, Loving and Sexy.The contradiction and power in the Warrior and the Kitten coming together as one is beautiful. an admirable woman indeed. It is our birthright as human beings, to experience joy, abundance, love and peace. A Warrior Kitten knows she is in the process of claiming that birthright. A Warrior Kitten is not afraid to take a look at herself with brutal honesty … [Continue reading...]
Pets as Gifts Requires Preparation National Pet Editor and Expert Seth Mendelson Discusses What All Families Need To Know and Do Before Introducing A Family Pet Seeing our childrens faces as they receive an adorable puppy is one of lifes great joys, especially during the holidays. Then the crying, scratching and accidents beginusually just as company is arriving!
Having a pet can be wonderful for a family. A pet can teach kids life-long lessons and 'prepare' children for a number of real-life experiences, such as social interaction, responsibility and commitment. A child who learns to care for an animal, and treat it kindly and patiently can get invaluable training in learning to treat people the same way1. So how can you make your fuzzy new addition a part of the family … [Continue reading...]
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