So a beagle won Westminster - the biggest dog show in the country. Like I care. Bloodlines are waaaaaay overrated. When are those snotty breeders going to wise up and let us All-American types into the ring? We'd run those yappy little yodelers all over the arena.
But I digress. On the WAG front, here's some great news. After the successful adoption event at Boss Brothers last weekend and one the following day at Pet Smart, there was enough space to rescue 12 dogs from Walton Animal Control. Yay!
Our future Boss Brothers adoption events will be held on the second Saturday of each month, so plan on stopping by. You never know where you'll find a new warm and cuddly friend.
On February 18th we'll be presenting Walton Co. Fire Rescue with pet resusitation masks for each fire station in the county. These hook up to oxygen tanks and give a better flow of air to pets who may suffer from smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning. It's just another way of trying to help as many pets as we can.
Don't forget the next WAG meeting on February 19 at 6:30 pm at Walton-Monroe library!
'Til later,
Buddy
Friday, February 15, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Fixin' and Finding Homes
Just thought you'd be interested in an update of our February events.
"Operation Big Fix," our spay/neuter project, has been very successful. We've done 9 surgeries since the flyers were distributed on February 2. WAG promised free s/n for the first 24 residents signed up from areas we canvassed. We've transported a few, others were able to come on their own. The Walton Tribune will be penning a short story about our efforts, so keep an eye out for that.
Our first adoption event at Boss Bros. went off without a hitch this weekend. We brought 14 animals, 4 were adopted - which was about one for each hour we were there. Not bad for a start!
Here are a few photos:
Some happy adopters
Joe was a little chilly, so we wrapped him up!
"Operation Big Fix," our spay/neuter project, has been very successful. We've done 9 surgeries since the flyers were distributed on February 2. WAG promised free s/n for the first 24 residents signed up from areas we canvassed. We've transported a few, others were able to come on their own. The Walton Tribune will be penning a short story about our efforts, so keep an eye out for that.
Our first adoption event at Boss Bros. went off without a hitch this weekend. We brought 14 animals, 4 were adopted - which was about one for each hour we were there. Not bad for a start!
Here are a few photos:
Some happy adopters
Joe was a little chilly, so we wrapped him up!
Up front and in plain view.
Thanks so much to our member volunteers Susan Boss and the Boss Bros. staff, Lee Ann Wilkinson, Karen Dean, Robbie Thomas, Laura Templeton, Jessie Romer and Nancy Holdren, plus a few assorted friends who helped out. And good luck to all those who found new homes! It's a good feeling, isn't it?
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Dressed for Success
Overall, I like humans. (Peeps, as I call them.) My Peeps are pretty good to me. We eat regularly, have occasional snacks, run in the field and roll in stinky stuff whenever we find it. Unfortunately, they’ve yet to figure out the benefits of those aromas and insist on bathing us afterwards. But still...
By some pet-owning standards, we have it pretty good. Guess it depends on your point of view.
Take ultra-spoiled pets, for example. They sleep in luxury, have seasonal clothing, dine on fine cuisine and seem to have every advantage.
If you want to
spend big money on pets, it’s very easy to find places to take your cash. Try http://www.ritzyrover.com/ for example. For $1,800 your dog can sleep in this bed. It's chenille with crystal legs and comes with a throw pillow. This thing makes my blanket look pretty rank.
Take ultra-spoiled pets, for example. They sleep in luxury, have seasonal clothing, dine on fine cuisine and seem to have every advantage.
If you want to
spend big money on pets, it’s very easy to find places to take your cash. Try http://www.ritzyrover.com/ for example. For $1,800 your dog can sleep in this bed. It's chenille with crystal legs and comes with a throw pillow. This thing makes my blanket look pretty rank.Does you dog cruise around the house barefoot? The shame of it. What about this stunning ruby slippers - only $59.
Then there's the dog who's not happy with their looks. Humans have the advantage of dressing up their image. Why should dogs be limited? So, FINALLY, someone has come up with dog wigs. Just take a look at these beauties. This is the Bo Derek line, with a simple gold necklace complimenting the elegant look of braids.
But even better is this look, called the J-Lo. This mass of cascading curls will make any dog look like a million, even a plain Chihuahua!
Of course, those are girly looks. Us guys need some help every now and then, too. So here you go.
All I can say is this - thank goodness there's finally something available to hide my bald spot!
'Til Later, Buddy
Monday, February 4, 2008
Maybe it was that persuasive AFLAC duck
Next time you start a new job, don't be surprised if your employer offers insurance for Fido and Fifi.
According to Veterinary Pet Insurance, the largest pet insurance co., their corporate accounts are skyrocketing and nearly 15 percent of their business is now large employers. Com
panies like Del Monte, Home Depot, Sprint and Walt Disney are making pet insurance part of their employment package. Probably not a bad thing, since pet owners spent $9.8 billion on vet care in 2007!
panies like Del Monte, Home Depot, Sprint and Walt Disney are making pet insurance part of their employment package. Probably not a bad thing, since pet owners spent $9.8 billion on vet care in 2007!It's about time the rest of the world realizes what we pets already know - a family member with fur is just as important as one without!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
I'm back, pen in paw
There's been a loud silence on this blog. Why? Because I was indisposed.
Incapacitated.
Incarcerated.
Imprisoned.
Or, as humans say, at the kennel.
Our peeps left town and deliberately left us behind. Packed up the Pedigree and carted us off in the family van. And there we sat for DAYS in a fenced enclosure with a concrete floor. Can you believe it? And these people dare to call themselves animal lovers!
We'll forgive them, of course. We always do - it's our nature. But in the meantime, we'll keep rolling our downcast eyes and sucking down those snacks they keep offering up. Ahhh, an owner's guilty conscience. A dog's delight.
Anyway, on to WAG news. February is an exciting month - if you call spay and neuter exciting. (yawn) The national Humane Society designates the last Tuesday of February as Spay Day. So get your bazookas and party hats ready!
Anyway, WAG is promoting Operation "Big Fix," a spay neuter event targeted to low-income neighborhoods. Volunteers will be going out into several selected neighborhoods this month to locate cats and dogs and, with owners permission, transport them to the vet for surgery then back home, all in one day. WAG will be covering the cost for at least two dozen of these surgeries, but we hope to do many more. This is our first such event, so we'll be fine-tuning as we go. And although it's a small band-aid on a big problem, it's a start.
More members keep rolling in and this should be a great year. We've got a small TV spot on MUN television starting in February, hosting an pet-related informational segment. Spring adoptions start soon and the fundraising is going well. The weather is getting better, vacations are over and that dreary kennel is in my rearview mirror. I got a feeling that something good is in the air.
'Til later,
Buddy
Incapacitated.
Incarcerated.
Imprisoned.
Or, as humans say, at the kennel.
Our peeps left town and deliberately left us behind. Packed up the Pedigree and carted us off in the family van. And there we sat for DAYS in a fenced enclosure with a concrete floor. Can you believe it? And these people dare to call themselves animal lovers!
We'll forgive them, of course. We always do - it's our nature. But in the meantime, we'll keep rolling our downcast eyes and sucking down those snacks they keep offering up. Ahhh, an owner's guilty conscience. A dog's delight.
Anyway, on to WAG news. February is an exciting month - if you call spay and neuter exciting. (yawn) The national Humane Society designates the last Tuesday of February as Spay Day. So get your bazookas and party hats ready!
Anyway, WAG is promoting Operation "Big Fix," a spay neuter event targeted to low-income neighborhoods. Volunteers will be going out into several selected neighborhoods this month to locate cats and dogs and, with owners permission, transport them to the vet for surgery then back home, all in one day. WAG will be covering the cost for at least two dozen of these surgeries, but we hope to do many more. This is our first such event, so we'll be fine-tuning as we go. And although it's a small band-aid on a big problem, it's a start.
More members keep rolling in and this should be a great year. We've got a small TV spot on MUN television starting in February, hosting an pet-related informational segment. Spring adoptions start soon and the fundraising is going well. The weather is getting better, vacations are over and that dreary kennel is in my rearview mirror. I got a feeling that something good is in the air.
'Til later,
Buddy
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Meet Elvis
Just thought you'd like to meet Elvis, another happy story. He is now called Otis and has a great family with two kids to love. Otis was being photographed for the Sunday Tribune pet photo when his soon-to-be owners spotted him and fell in love. 
He's a young guy and, we hear, a little rambunctious, but Otis is already a treasured family member. In fact, Otis's "boy" Garrett is one of WAG's first school Ambassadors. How's that for dedication?
Way to go Garrett!
A Rousing Start
WAG’s first meeting of 2008 was an enthusiastic one! Some new members came out and the committees are rolling along. The Adoption committee will start off-site adoptions in February at Boss Brothers in Loganville – exact dates will be announced later.
The Spay/Neuter committee also has big plans for February, offering spay/neuter services to a number of animals. As we grow and more people and vets become involved, we hope to offer county-wide program. But this is a great start and we’re excited about it. (Well, THEY are. Not me.)
The Education committee is working up a program to teach animal care to 3rd graders. Also, Sunday, January 20, the Tribune will be running a newspaper article about our school Ambassador program that gets kids involved with WAG, helping us spread the humane message.
The Fundraising/PR committee has several plans going. We’ll be donating pet oxygen masks to the fire department for use at places where pets are involved in emergencies. Also, we’ll be handing out window stickers to homeowners that let safety personnel know an animal is inside if the home catches fire.
And, of course, we always need more supporters. We can’t offer community programs without your help. For the price of a pizza, you can join WAG and help us.
Won’t You be a WAG Supporter of a Homeless Dog Like Me? (sniff sniff)
OK, so maybe I’m no good at the maudlin stuff. It’s not as effective unless you can see my big, brown pleading eyes. But you gotta admit pizza money doesn’t sound like much, considering what it can do.
$20 neuters a pet, stopping overpopulation and keeping unwanted puppies or kittens from being dropped off at the shelter and euthanized.
$30 helps feed a rescue animal while in foster care, allowing them extra time to be adopted.
$50 spays a female cat or dog and keeps her healthy and happy.
$100 buys medicine and vaccination to treat needy animals.
And so on, and so on.
It’s a great way to show you care.
‘Til later, Buddy
The Spay/Neuter committee also has big plans for February, offering spay/neuter services to a number of animals. As we grow and more people and vets become involved, we hope to offer county-wide program. But this is a great start and we’re excited about it. (Well, THEY are. Not me.)
The Education committee is working up a program to teach animal care to 3rd graders. Also, Sunday, January 20, the Tribune will be running a newspaper article about our school Ambassador program that gets kids involved with WAG, helping us spread the humane message.
The Fundraising/PR committee has several plans going. We’ll be donating pet oxygen masks to the fire department for use at places where pets are involved in emergencies. Also, we’ll be handing out window stickers to homeowners that let safety personnel know an animal is inside if the home catches fire.
And, of course, we always need more supporters. We can’t offer community programs without your help. For the price of a pizza, you can join WAG and help us.
Won’t You be a WAG Supporter of a Homeless Dog Like Me? (sniff sniff)
OK, so maybe I’m no good at the maudlin stuff. It’s not as effective unless you can see my big, brown pleading eyes. But you gotta admit pizza money doesn’t sound like much, considering what it can do.
$20 neuters a pet, stopping overpopulation and keeping unwanted puppies or kittens from being dropped off at the shelter and euthanized.
$30 helps feed a rescue animal while in foster care, allowing them extra time to be adopted.
$50 spays a female cat or dog and keeps her healthy and happy.
$100 buys medicine and vaccination to treat needy animals.
And so on, and so on.
It’s a great way to show you care.
‘Til later, Buddy
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