Tempe AZ: Take Rover for a worthwhile walk in the park

November 8th, 2009

Animal lovers and their dogs will join in the annual “Walk to Save Animals,” which raises funds to rescue abandoned and homeless pets. The Arizona Animal Welfare League and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL/SPCA) will hold its annual fundraising event, the Walk to Save Animals:
Date: Sat., Nov. 14, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tempe Beach Park at Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
Suggested Minimum Donation: $25.00
To Register or For More Information: Go to www.aawl.org or call 480-423-1511

One of the most popular events to save animals in the Valley, the 2008 walk attracted more than 1,500 people, along with about 750 dogs.
This year’s event will include a host of activities for adults, kids and dogs:
PetZone Booths, games, prizes, dogs for adoption and a “doggie dating game” to find your perfect match
ActivityZone Face painting, “adopt-a-pet” custom plush toy center and adventure activities for all ages
FunZone Pet photos with Santa, animal demonstrations, critter corral and more
FoodZone Snacks, drinks, ice cream and more

To Spot, With Love: Greeting Cards Not Just for Humans This Holiday Season

November 8th, 2009

Talk To Me® Pet Products, LLC provides holiday greeting cards for pet owners who don’t want to leave out their four-legged member of the family this holiday season. Each card is filled with dog treats and comes with its own envelope to make your pet’s holiday the best one yet!

The Talk To Me Treats® Holiday Greeting Cards come filled with 0.7 oz of Talk To Me Treats® Fresh Breath and Dental Care and are the perfect size to put inside the Talk To Me® Treatball. Dog-lovers can choose between “Happy Howlidays,” “Merry Christmas,” or brand new “Tis the Season,” allowing pet owners to reward their loyal companions and show their love and appreciation. Talk To Me Treats® Howliday Greeting Cards add a whole new dimension to the gift-giving experience.

The Greeting Cards, together with the dog treats, are priced at $3.99 making them cost-effective compared to the cost of a regular card without dog treats. For a list of retailers, more information on Talk To Me® Greeting Cards or to view the full range of Talk to Me pet products, visit www.talktomepet.com.

Many airlines have raised, some significantly, their pet fees

November 8th, 2009

We have recently updated our airline pet policies page at this link – many have raised prices for pets, some quite significantly.

American Humane Association has a new State-of-the-Art “Rescue Rig”

November 8th, 2009

American Humane’s state-of-the-art mobile vet clinic and responder safe haven is truly a site to be seen! For a taste of how impressive American Humane’s “Rescue Rig” is, go to this link.
This one-of-a-kind truck has the capability to fully house 12 animal emergency responders and is equipped with beds, a washer and dryer, shower and kitchen area. It also has satellite capability to monitor news coverage, as well as a command center where technical aspects of the deployment are mapped out and communicated to other organizations working with American Humane. The “Rescue Rig” also has a full veterinary surgical suite for treating injured animals, as well as rescue gear for any situation, from flooding and high wind to heavy debris and contamination.