Paws to Give…Shop at the Dumb Friends League to Help Homeless Pets this Holiday Season

From the Dumb Friends League (Denver, Colorado 80231)

Our four-legged friends need your help this holiday season. The Dumb Friends League is holding its annual Paws to Give fund drive in November and December to help care for more than 24,000 homeless pets this coming year.

“We need your help now more than ever,” said Bob Rohde, Dumb Friends League president and CEO. “Any amount you can give—whether it’s $10, $25, $50 or more—is much appreciated and can make a big difference for the pets and people in our community.”

Financial contributions can be made online on the Dumb Friends League web site or by mailing a check to Dumb Friends League Paws to Give, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231.

In addition to making a financial donation, you can also help homeless pets by doing your holiday shopping at the Dumb Friends League:

• Sit… Stay… Shop. Visit the Sit… Stay… Shop at both shelters for gourmet pet treats, food and supplies such as pet beds, toys, collars and leashes.
• 2012 pet calendars. Purchase a full-color 2012 Dumb Friends League pet-photo calendar for $15. Print an order form from the Dumb Friends League web site and mail it to the Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231, or fax it to (303) 696-0063. These calendars are also available for purchase at the shelters’ Sit… Stay… Shops.
• Holiday cards. Mail holiday cards to the pet lovers in your life (10 cards and envelopes for $15). Print an order form from the Dumb Friends League web site and mail it to the Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231, or fax it to (303) 696-0063. These cards are also available for purchase at the shelters’ Sit… Stay… Shop.
• Gift cards. Purchase a Dumb Friends League gift card for the pet lovers in your life. The gift card may be used toward an adoption fee or items at either Sit… Stay… Shop.
• Online Shop. Visit the online shop on the Dumb Friends League web site where you will find a variety of shirts, hats, coffee mugs, tote bags and other items.

The funds raised will help the Dumb Friends League care for thousands of needy cats, dogs and other small pets. The private, nonprofit organization spends approximately $300 for each homeless pet, including shelter, food and medical care. Last year 19,535 pets were adopted to new homes or returned to their owners by Dumb Friends League. In addition to adopting homeless pets, the League offers other services, including lost and found, humane education, behavior training, animal cruelty investigations and donor-subsidized spay/neuter surgeries for pets in underserved areas.

For more information on the Dumb Friends League and how you can help, visit the Paws to Give web page or call (303) 751-5772.

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Order a $5 celebration light in honor or remembrance of a loved one or pet.

Purchase 5 or more lights and receive a hand-painted pet-themed glass ornament with gift box.

The lights will illuminate the outdoor trees at The Society For The Improvement Of Conditions For Stray Animals (Kettering, Ohio 45419) from December 4, 2011 – January 5, 2012.  Orders will be taken until Dec 31. View honorees online after event.

Order form to mail.

Order Online: Please put Honoree’s name in the comment box.

Join SICSA for A Night to Remember Open House on Sunday, December 4 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm in the SICSA lobby. Open House Tree lighting, Pet blessing and refreshments. Pets are welcome.

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Custom Notecards Feature Providence Animal Rescue League Animals

Each packet includes eight 5 x 7 notecards with a beautiful full-sized black and white image of a Providence Animal Rescue League (Providence, Rhode Island 02903) animal on the cover.

The back cover features a touching story about how each of them went from homeless to forever loved. The inside of the cards are blank and white envelopes are included.

At $10 per packet, they are the perfect gift for you or an animal-loving friend. Notecards can be purchased at PARL or at Dogs In Harmony.

Proceeds benefit current and future animals at PARL.

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Get Into the Spring of Things With Farm Sanctuary

Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen, New York 14891) has got so much new gear, there’s something for everyone! Show off your eco-savvy veg side this Earth Day in Farm Sanctuary’s new eco-friendly “Eat Grn” tees.

Grab one, or all, of the cool new products honoring Farm Sanctuary’s 25-year silver anniversary, or go totally retro in limited edition rainbow logo t-shirts. Whatever your fancy, Farm Sanctuary’s got you covered with all of these great items and so much more.

Shop at Farm Sanctuary

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Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money

With Vegan on the Cheap, you can enjoy delicious vegan meals every day of the week. Veteran food writer and vegan authority Robin Robertson provides 150 mouth-watering, exciting recipes that cost just 50 cents to $2 per serving-hefty savings to go with hearty vegan meals.

This book presents great options for savory soups and stews, satisfying salads, hearty noodle dishes, first-class casseroles, favorites for the slow cooker, and meatless and dairy-free recipes for classics like pizza, burgers, and sandwiches. Plus, there’s even a chapter for desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth. Throughout the book, smart tips and creative ideas help you save money by cooking in bulk, prepping meals in advance, and finding tasty ways to reuse leftovers.

Includes 150 money-saving recipes for delicious vegan meals like Walnut-Dusted Fettuccine with Caramelized Vegetables and Fresh Pear Galette Written by renowned vegan and vegetarian expert and food writer Robin Robertson, author of 1,000 Vegan Recipes Features cost-per-serving icons that highlight the cost of each affordable dish Packed with affordable recipes and money-saving tips, this is the ultimate resource for every vegan kitchen.

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Download the RSPCA My Pet App for Your Unique Pet

From the RSPCA

Every pet is unique, so shouldn’t you have a unique pet app just for them?

Packed full of useful features, our outrageously cute My Pet app is an absolute must-have for pet owners.

Making the Most of Those Unforgettable Moments

Capture images of your pet’s zany antics forever in the app’s cool pet scrapbook. Add notes about your pet’s likes and dislikes, as well as all the quirky things they do that make you laugh.

Bring out your pet’s best features with a selection of funky backgrounds and frames, especially selected by us. Create a stunning slideshow of your pet and share your favorite pictures with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.

Taking the Worry Out of Caring for Your Pet

The RSPCA My Pet app is designed for your entertainment and enjoyment but download the app today and you will soon discover how truly useful it can be.

Never miss a thing. Just set a reminder in the Pet Diary and take some of the worry out of caring for your pet. Set reminders for key dates like annual checkups, vaccinations, worming and flea treatments, pet insurance renewals, and, most importantly, your pet’s birthday.

Get handy pet care facts and tips to help stay in touch with your pet’s needs and be confident that your pet cat, dog, rabbit, or guinea pig is always bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

Discover the latest news and views of the The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, England), including updates on special appeals for animals in our care who are looking for new homes. Who knows, you may even find your next pet!

The My Pet app is currently only available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users.

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Love is a Four-Legged Word

Give them the gift that’s as sweet as they are.

Barn Buddy sponsorships provide food, shelter, and care for the animals at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch (Union, Missouri). With so many Barn Buddies to choose from, they’ll be sure to fall in love!

To ensure your sweetheart receives his or her valentine by February 14, please call (314) 951-1519 by Tuesday, February 8.

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New Book: Animal Assisted Therapy Activities to Motivate and Inspire

Animal Assisted Therapy Activities to Motivate and Inspire was written by Chicago area AAT pioneer, Nancy Lind, who spills 25 years worth of experience into an easy to read, user friendly, and ultimately practical book. Unlike any other AAT book that’s currently on the market, Lind focuses her reader’s attention on the actual activities that make up the practice of animal assisted therapy.

According to Dulcey Lima OTR/L, Orthotic Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy Activities to Motivate and Inspire is an excellent resource for pet therapy teams, educators, and therapists. Professionals will benefit from the clearly outlined instructions, with educational and clinical application suggestions from Nancy Lind. The goal-directed, cross-referenced charts in the appendix provide practitioners with the perfect framework for matching a participant’s goals to a specific pet-activated task. This book eliminates the need to reinvent activities for each setting, and challenges professionals to improvise. Core activities, combined with the special attributes of the pet and human team members, create the perfect context for participants with physical, social and educational challenges to enhance skills and experience success.

A portion of all proceeds is donated to Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, Inc., a 501(c)(3) AAT Group in the Chicago area.

The book is $19.95 USD plus shipping and handling; fundraising/volume pricing starts at $15.00/book (within the US).

Please visit the Animal Assisted Therapy Activities web site for more information about the book and ordering information. The book is also available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

 

 

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Valentine’s Gifts That Celebrate Love and Compassion

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so start shopping now for gifts that show and spread compassion at unbeatable prices.

Whether your loved one has a sweet tooth or prefers a little bling, the Farm Sanctuary Shop has something for everyone.

And, best of all, your gift will keep giving, too, because every purchase from the store directly supports the lifesaving work Farm Sanctuary does on behalf of farm animals.

So, click, shop, and spread a message of love and kindness with every gift you give from Farm Sanctuary this Valentine’s Day.

 

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Scarlet’s Feathers, Inc. Now Offers iPhone and iPad Cases with Parrot Attitude

A new product line of iCases for iPhones and iPads has been fledged by Scarlet’s Feathers. This expansion to their product line continues to capture the true Companion Parrot Attitude.

Individually featured are an Amazon, an African Grey, a Cockatoo, a Macaw, an Eclectus (Scarlet herself), and more. These covers are made for the iPhone 3 and iPhone 4 and the iPad, illustrating brilliant parrot feathers. They are sure to be squawked about by all who see them.

Prices vary by quantity and cover type. These iCases are a great way to add parrot attitude to an iPhone or iPad.

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