A burlesque variety show featuring some of Hollywood’s most fabulous shimmy-dancers, pin-up girls and rockabilly performances…plus BuddaDog.com will be there! Other vendors with out of this world stuff, with proceeds going to helping our four legged buddies! Check out the official MySpace page for the full scoop and I’ll see you there!
Ok so who says you need a human partner to enjoy those “couples” massage appointments?? Buddahdog.com has you & your pet (dog or cat) covered with the “Doggy & Me” massage. Check it out:
“Pamper yourself and your dog (or cat)! BUDDHA DOG is pleased to announce our partnership with Spaquest, Inc.’s Amy Cucullu. “Doggy & Me” massages offer you Amy’s brand of Fitness Therapy Massage incorporating five styles, personalized to accommodate your specific needs, while your dog or cat gets a full-body massage, along with acupressure, Touch and Reiki, right next to you (their favorite place to be!).”
Sounds fabulous, no? Google the bulldog isn’t the only deserving pooch! I think Cha-cha would be too freaked out to let anyone else touch him, but he does love it when I give him a nice rub-down! Check out Buddahdog.com for rates, info, blogs & community announcements regarding wellness for you & your pooch.
More dogs are lost during the July 4th holiday than at any other time, because they hate the fireworks. Basically, they get freaked out and run away due to a high level of anxiety. This holiday, make sure that you have proper identification on your pooch - worst case scenario, at least they have info on them.
Alot of people aren’t realizing that along with the sub-prime mortgage crisis going on, not only are people losing their homes, but many of them are having to move to apartment style living that don’t allow pets - especially big dogs. If you have a home and want a dog, rescuing is one of the best feeling things you can do.
If you can’t adopt, you can spread the word, or donate some stuff to the local animal shelters to make the homeless animals a bit more comfy…I rescued Cha Cha from pet-finder.com and he is one of the best things that have ever happened to me!
Many of you know that I adopted Cha Cha from petfinder.com and totally recommend adoption/rescuing a dog before purchasing, especially from a dog store which are typical culprits of purchasing puppies from horrible conditions called puppymills. Cha Cha was a puppymill dog, and although he is much more relaxed around humans now than he probably ever has, he had years of rehabilitation to endure. This season, the Los Angeles animal service facilities are holding a Blankets of Love drive, where you can donate old blankets, towels, newspapers, copying paper etc. for stray & homeless animals awaiting adoption. It’s a proven fact that if a dog is comfortable and feels more cozy, their chance of being adopted into a forever home is much higher.
When you’re doing your spring cleaning this year, be sure to make a separate bag for some or any of these items & drop them off at your local animal shelter - it makes everyone smile & doesn’t cost you a dime! If you have kids, this is such a great project to get them involved in and shows how to contribute positively and regularly in your community. Here is a list of the West Valley Animal Shelter Wishlist:
Blankets/towels
Newspaper
Cat/Kitten toys
Small bags Kitten/Cat wet and dry food (for Fosters and picky eaters) (Royal Canin Baby Cat Brand preferred)
Soft dog treats
Grooming table(s)
Grooming table arm
Grooming supplies (clippers, blades, blade wash, etc)
Leashes & Collars
Vari-kennels (all sizes)
New cardboard cat carriers
Rabbit toys
Kitten Food: Royal Canin “Baby Cat”
KMR Formula: Milk Replace for Kittens
Cat & Dog Shampoo and Conditioner
Newspapers
Canned Puppy Food
Laundry Detergent
Fabric Softener Sheets
Heating Pads
Hot Water Bottles
Gallon jugs of white vinegar
Small and medium-sized rectangular litter boxes
Wood stove pellets
Jingle cat toys
Cat Nip
Soft Cat treats (pounce, wiska lickings, etc)
Some may say the people over at KittyWigs.com have too much time on their hands. Others may squeal in delight and order 2 of the fabulously couture wigs made especially for cats.
Whichever your stance, you simply MUST check out the offerings at KittyWigs.com - trust me, it will make your day much, MUCH better!! Kudos to the photographer!
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