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Animal shelters use ad-age marketing tactics!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:59:00 +0000

This news comes from the Oreganian....

Humane Society wants to "End Petlessness," while others take to blogs
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Oregonian

These local shelters go to market(ing).

Advertising tells us we need a host of products: sugary cereal, a premium brand of beer, a new dishwasher detergent.

And Oregon animal shelters are using it for another reason: to convince us we need to adopt pets.

Humorous blogs, pro-bono advertising, cable TV and outreach in high-traffic pet boutiques are being used to promote the joys of bringing home a dog, cat or other creature.

"Who knew marketing can save lives?" says Barbara Baugnon, the public relations/marketing director for the Oregon Humane Society.

The organization, with a combination of smart employees and elite advertising executives who donate time, sets the bar for everyone else.

Step one is changing the image of what an animal shelter is.

"There's a huge stigma that goes back decades against shelters. There are a lot old Walt Disney movies where the dog catcher is the most evil guy in the movie," says David Lytle, the organization's public affairs manager.

The Oregon Humane Society has flashing signs and flags in front of its light, airy, welcoming building. Many of the cats live in colony rooms decorated like rooms in a home, including one with a jukebox and a picture of Elvis on the wall. The organization is even bringing in interior designers who will give advice, free of charge, about color schemes in the dog runs to help make black and brown dogs "pop" to the eye.

An upbeat message

The humane society's goal is to turn thinking about homeless pets from something sad and overwhelming to something uplifting, even fun.

Read more...

Sparked socially!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:38:00 +0000

Those of you that read my blog know that I sometimes review products, and post about products and services that I think may interest my readers. We do this to earn a few bucks to keep our blog going!

The service that we use is called SocialSpark - they help facilitate transactions between advertisers and bloggers, so that bloggers can select an advertising opportunity, post about it and then receive the offered funds for posting about the advertiser's product or service.

The best part about SocialSpark is that it is Google friendly! Google doesn't even mind that I use SocialSpark, because it utilizes no-follow links within the post.

We noticed that in the beginning SocialSpark didn't have a lot of opportunities for us, but they are increasing every week! We'd love it if they had more pup related products for us to blog about. As a marketer, my Mum thinks it would be a great idea for dog (and cat) related companies that sell toys, all natural foods, clothing, and other related dog gear to utilize this service to help get the word out about their products and services. Especially if it fits the niche of the blog and the blog reader.

I know that my readers love it when they find out about a new product that could be very useful or fun for their pup!

But until then we hope that you don't mind that we post about some of these products and services so we can keep our blog going!

Meet Cobin!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:19:00 +0000

Cobin is a 3 year old neutered male Akbash Dog. His owners were forced to move from their home and were unable to find another home with a yard, so they had to relinquish him to a local rescue group. Cobin will do best as the only dog in the home. He is very sweet with his family and children and is an excellent family guardian dog.

Cobin is a big boy, weighing 125 pounds. He is housebroken, walks on lead and knows basic commands. Cobin is a very handsome guy and is in good health. He is not an excessive barker or digger, he has good house manners.

We met Cobin currently being cared for by foster pawrents in Utah through the National Anatolian Shepherd Rescue Network in Queen Creek, Arizona. The National Anatolian Shepherd Rescue Network (NASRN) is a nationwide, 501(c)(3) recognized non-profit, organization. NASRN is dedicated to placing unwanted, displaced and abandoned Anatolian Shepherd Dogs(ASDs) into safe, caring homes.

For more information about Cobin, click here!

Toy Manchesters Terriers STOLEN in Quebec!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:18:00 +0000

Therese Szulik had her home broken into and her 6 dogs stolen!! She lives in St.Damien, Quebec, Canada. Please cross post this information to help her find her pups!

Here are the dogs identifications:

GOOFY (TATTOO BCL3G FD)
LUCAS (TATTOO BCL2K FD)
MUNSTER (TATTOO BCL16K FD)
SCARLET (TATTOO RZC4L LF)
TROUBLE (TATTOO BCL23N FD)
STAR (MICROCHIP 95600000109561)

They are tattooed on their inner right thigh, and registered with the Canadian Kennel Club.

Reward offered for information leading to the safe return of these dogs
If you have ANY info, PLEASE contact:
Thérèse Szulik - St-Damien, Québec Canada
Tel: (450) 835-4699 Email: therlik@hotmail.com or szulik@sympatico.ca

Personalized children's book!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:13:00 +0000

A lot of kids will be heading back to school soon. And for some, like a few of the little ones in my neighborhood, it will be a new, exciting and potentially scary situation! It was pretty scary when I went to my first obedience class - sometimes I was shaking all over!

Why not help your child learn about how fun the process of attending school it and cope with any of the potential anxieties that they may have through a personalize children's book! Help them learn that school can be fun!

Don't forget the importance of knowing CPR for your pup!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:27:00 +0000

This is one of the most important first aid tips you will ever need to care for your pup - Canine CPR!

Why? Because you just never know what may happen! Why not be prepared?

Check out my Squidoo lens on Canine CPR - it has all the links and information you need to learn and practice CPR for your pup.

Remember, be prepared!

Meet Fargo!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:51:00 +0000

Fargo is a happy, loving dog who likes cats, other dogs, and children over 8 years old. He is housebroken, walks well on a leash, and will sit at your feet while you work on your computer or watch TV.

He weighs less than 20 pounds (sure doesn't need any fitness equipment!) and may be about 3 or 4 years old. He has very strong feelings about crates - he doesn't like them a bit. He would love to have a fenced yard to play in. He wouldn't mind being an only child, but if he were to live with another dog it must be a sweet one. Fargo is easily bullied.

We found Fargo currently being cared for by Furry Friends Animal Rescue in Thompson Station, Tennessee. Furry Friends Animal Rescue has been operating since December of 1999. Most of the dogs they rescue come from County Animal Shelters. They have them spayed/neutered, tested for heartworms, given their vaccinations, and dewormed prior to putting them up for adoption.

For more information about Fargo, click here!

Tennessee puppy mill raid update!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:41:00 +0000

Puppies from the recent puppy mill raid of 747 live animals at Pine Bluff Kennels, a dog breeding operation in Lyles, Tennessee have been transported throughout states east of the Mississippi.

Here is more information that we found...

30 puppies are now at the St. Johns County Animal Control, in St. Johns County Florida. They are being evaluated and will be put up for adoption very soon. Read more.

The Washington Animal Rescue League in Washington, DC has taken in 100 dogs that were rescued from a Tennessee puppy mill. More...

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach Florida took in 30 of the pup. They are being vetted and prepared for adoption. Read more...

About 40 puppies are now at the Anti-Curelty Society at LaSalle and Grand in Chicago. Dozens of puppies rescued from a puppy mill in Tennessee are now in Chicago are are up for adoption. More...

Hundreds of people with a bad case of puppy love lined up at the Atlanta Humane Society on July 1st, hoping to adopt one of 150 purebred dogs rescued from a puppy mill. Read more...

We'd love to see these pups in a digital photo frame all happy in their new and wonderful homes. These pups will have a long road to recovery. Thanks to the folks that are adopting them!

Meet the goat and the ewe that won't be separated!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:47:00 +0000

These two 'kids' don't have names, and need a furever home! This goat and this ewe need to stay together, can you help?

The Ewe (Scottish blackface mix)is about 4 years old (standard size, no horns), the goat (Alpine-Pygmy mix) is a senior (he is about 70#, altered, dehorned). They have been together since the ewe was a lamb.

The goat needs supervised feeding so the younger ewe doesn't steal his food. Care wise they do need feet checks/trims on a regular basis. The ewe needs shearing yearly, goat needs brushing on occasion. They would come with their hay supply left from the winter, feet trimming tools, feeders, and brushes. They need to go to a good pet home with either very good fencing & shelter and no predator issues or with additional livestock.'

They are currently being cared for by Four Paws First Canine Rescue in Courtenay, British Columbia. For more information about these two friends, click here!

Meet Curley and Liz!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:41:00 +0000

Curley & Liz are a shy mom & daughter pair. Curley is white. Liz is dark brown. They are good with children, and need to be adopted together.

We met Curley and Liz through the Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties, New York. Catskill Animal Sanctuary provides a safe and loving haven for abused and abandoned horses and farm animals—animals who have never known warm shelter, spacious pastures, good food, or the touch of a kind hand. Since 2001, CAS has provided refuge for close to 1,300 such animals, including horses, ponies, cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, rabbits, and a variety of birds.

For more information about Curley and Liz, click here!

Meet Lancelot!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:36:00 +0000

We found Lancelot currently being cared for by the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in Fairport, New York.

They are committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach programs and the prevention of cruelty. The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm envisions a time when our community celebrates the human-animal bond; embraces the mutual benefits therein; and treats all fellow beings with care, compassion and respect.

For more information about Lancelot, click here!

Meet Poppy!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:23:00 +0000

Poppy is an icelandic sheep that ended up at a sustainable ag program. They have given people so much! Now they would like to retire. All colors, horned, polled, mouflon, black, white And one wether.

We found Poppy currently being cared for by Wolftown! in Burton, Washington. They are primarily a wildlife sanctuary and rescue, and have an educational outreach for wildlife and wilderness preservation. They are also are a wildlife rehabilitation facility returning injured and orphaned wild animals after rescue back to the wild.

For more information about Poppy and his friends, click here!

Meet Bonnie!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:20:00 +0000

Bonnie is a very striking, two-year old Navajo-Churro ewe. This is a rare conservation breed, with a rich history. She has a pretty, red-brown face and legs, and a long, thick, flaxen fleece. She is a typical, nervous sheep, but seems content when she is with her pal Gene.

We found Bonnie currently being cared for by New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, in Arlington, Washington. New Moon Farm is an animal shelter and sanctuary located in Arlington, WA. Their six acre farm is home to a small, permanent herd of rescued horses, goats, sheep, cats and dogs, as well as an ever revolving cast of foster animals. Though their primary focus is goat and sheep rescue, they also foster cats, dogs and horses for other recognized rescue organizations, as the need arises. They do not, however, take in horses, dogs or cats directly.

For more information about Bonnie, click here!

Meet Shadow!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:15:00 +0000

Shadow is an absolutely gorgeous ram lamb. He is 113 months of age and is very striking and handsome looking. He is actually more gold looking than these pictures show. He gets along great with our resident goats and sheep and is used to livestock guardian dogs. Shadow, like most sheep, would not be happy being an only sheep so we prefer to place him where there are a few other ewes. He is current on CDT vaccinations and has been dewormed twice. He appears to be healthy and ready for a home.

We found Shadow currently being cared for by Scruffy Dog Rescue, in Sulphur, Oklahoma. They are an established, privately owned, non profit no kill pet sanctuary in southern OK. Scruffy Dog Rescue has been established for the purpose of placing unwanted and unloved dogs and cats in good homes. Despite their name, they do rescue dogs that are smooth coated, cats, poultry and some livestock.

For more information about Shadow, click here!

Meet Johnny!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:00 +0000

Meet Johnny! He's listed on Petfinder.com for adoption.

Johnny was rescued by the Animal Rescue League of Boston(Dedham branch), in Dedham, Massachuestts. The Animal Rescue League is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing domesticated animals and wildlife from suffering, cruelty, abandonment, and neglect. Since 1899 we have advocated the philosophy of our founder, Anna Harris Smith, that “Kindness Uplifts the World”.

For more information about Johnny, click here!

Meet Liam!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:07:00 +0000

Liam was rescued from a Livestock auction at the Otsego County, New York fair - doomed to the dinner plate as Lamb chops (so the flyer read that hung on their pen).

He was rescue by the Victory Farm Foundation, Inc., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded for the Welfare of Animals -- they are a cruelty-free working farm (crop only) located in New York State with volunteers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. The companion and livestock animals that live there have all been rescued from abuse, neglect or slaughter. And we hope have put away the terrible memory of their past.

Their mission is to educate the public on animal-related topics, provide shelter relief and support, fund low cost spay/neuter programs to individuals with genuine financial need and the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of homeless animals. Through the generous hearts and hands of people like you, they can ensure that animals who come into the care of Victory Farm will never again be harmed.

For more information about Liam, his rescue and how you can sponsor him, click here!

I's sheep week at Rescue Me!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:27:00 +0000

This week is sheep week at Rescue Me!

Being the herding dog that I am (well, when I get the chance anyway), I love sheep. And we found some cool sheep on Petfinder.com!

So we thought we show them off, hopefully help them find a home, and bring you the World of Sheep.

Some are lambs, some are rams, some are ewes and some are wethers! If you'd like to learn about skinny sheep, fat sheep (that need corsets), or just riiiggghhhtt sheep, check out this sheep site! It's all sheep, all the time.

And we hope you enjoy sheep week!

Meet Annie!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:02:00 +0000

Annie was turned in by her owner because she couldn't afford to feed her...a sad fact and result of the recent economy.

She is a full blooded cocker spaniel needing a loving forever home. She is great with kids of all ages, dogs of all ages and size and even cats don't bother her. I bet she won't even bother your luxury watches! Can you take this beautiful girl into your home and give her the love that she so deserves?

We met Annie through the True Care Humane Society in Union, South Carolina. They are a non-profit organization, organized to help lower the rate that animals are euthanized in local shelters in the Union, South Carolina area.

For more information about Annie, click here!

Nearly 700 dogs rescued from puppy mill in Tennessee!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:50:00 +0000

This news comes from the Tennessean...

By MITCHELL KLINE and NANCY STEPHENS • Staff Writers • June 26, 2008

LYLES, Tenn. — Authorities yesterday began seizing nearly 700 dogs in what the Humane Society of the United States is calling the "largest puppy mill rescue ever conducted in Tennessee."

The dogs were taken from Pine Bluff Kennels on Ed Lyell Road in Hickman County, which sells a variety of dog breeds on the Internet. Investigators believe many of the dogs were not being properly cared for.
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"We are looking at about 700 animals right now, maybe more will be added to that count," said Stephanie Shain, director of the Humane Society's Stop Puppy Mills campaign. "The conditions are extremely poor. They are typical of a breeding operation like this, what we call a puppy mill."

Shain said investigators saw "considerable buildup of feces in the cages." Many of the dogs did not have water. Shain said some dogs were "clearly suffering from illness or injury," such as skin conditions, eye injuries and broken bones. It's believed that many dogs were never let out of their cages.

Shain said puppy mill dogs typically are sold at prices from $150 to $1,000.

"It is likely that no one who ever purchased a puppy from this operation saw these conditions," Shain said.

Selling puppies on the Internet allows breeding operations to remain out of sight from potential buyers, Shain said. She estimated that there are more than 10,000 "puppy mills" operating in the U.S.

The rescue was set in motion by the Humane Society, which received tips from residents. Kim Helper, district attorney for Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Williamson counties, had investigators build a case against the puppy mill operator, who has not been identified or charged. Read more...

Read more information from the Humane Society of the US, help stop this horrific practice and view this video of the raid...

Meet Tibbs!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:24:00 +0000

Introducing Tibbs. He is a one year old, beautiful, pure bred Rottweiler. He is full of energy and is great with other dogs. Tibbs has a docked tail, neutered and up to date on all shots. He loves the snow as you can see in his pictures.

We found Tibbs currently being cared for by R.E.A.L. Rott Rescue, Polk, Ohio. R.E.A.L. Rott Rescue is a small, private rottweiler rescue in Ashland, Ohio. They help homeless Rottweilers and work with them in our home to assess personality, temperament, training, and needs, then place them up for adoption. Their goal is to find not just any home for each dog, but the perfect match for both the dog, and its new family.

For more information about Tibbs, click here!

Aspen to hold poetry contest on dog poop!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:09:00 +0000

From Vail Daily comes this news...

ASPEN, Colorado — The city of Aspen wants the scoop on dog poop.

By holding a poetry contest on canine feces, the city hopes to raise awareness about unclaimed dog poop in Aspen. In a survey conducted in October, Aspen residents deemed left-behind feces their biggest complaint about living here.

“We are hoping to get good poetry and cast a fresher light on a problem that requires awareness and personal responsibility,” said Brian Long, the city parks and open space ranger.

Submissions for the contest are due early July. All types of poetry are accepted.

“We talked about just doing Haikus,” Long said. “But we thought it would be more fun to open the contest up to more types of poetry including limericks, short poems and basically everything but Homeric epics.”

Contest winners will be announced July 4; they will receive a gift certificate and will have their entries published in The Aspen Times. All entries will appear on the city of Aspen’s website.

To participate in the contest, e-mail your submission to brianlo@ci.aspen.co.us, or mail entries to the Aspen Parks Department, Attention Brian Long, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. For more information, call (970) 319-0536.

Cleaning up!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:32:00 +0000

I gotta tell ya, it's difficult for Mum to keep up with all the dirt and mulch we drag in from the yard, hair we shed, and the litter that the kitties track around the house. It's a daily, and sometimes twice daily thing.

Mum has a Dyson and loves it, but sometimes she'd like something smaller to do quick clean ups. So she bought a rechargeable stickvac not too long ago. It was great for a while, and then a few months after we got it, it didn't keep its charge very long and could only clean up maybe one or two rooms at the most, and it really didn't do a good job. Mum finds that really frustrating.

But, we found something today that may just fit the bill! It's called the AccuCharge 15.6 Volt Stick Vac from Dirt Devil . Not only is is cordless, but it is very energy efficient (which we love being a Green Dog and all), and reduces energy consumption by 70%. It even has the Energy Star approval. They say it has powerful suction and an onboard crevice tool for those hard to reach places.

And the best part is that the AccuCharge Technology protects the batteries from deterioration, creating a longer battery life and runtime! Something that's key with a cordless. Maybe we'll give it a try?

Meet Isabelle!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:24:00 +0000

Meet Isabelle, she is a beautiful purebred Weimaraner. She is very well mannered and sweet. She loves to be where people are. Her previous owners aid she was not housebroken, however she has done great at her foster mom's house. She is however fully crate trained. She gets along great with other dogs and cats. She is great with kids. she is spayed, up to date on her shots and heart worm free.

We met Isabelle through All 4 Mutz in Walhalla, South Carolina. All 4 Mutz is a non profit dog rescue in Oconee County, South Carolina. They do not have a shelter, but are a group of hard working volunteers that love and foster dogs in our homes. By working with the Oconee Animal Control Shelter in Walhalla, South Caroina, they minimize the need to euthanize healthy adoptable animals, by placing them in foster care until they can be adopted.

For more information about Isabelle, click here!

Meet Simba!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:19:00 +0000

Simba is a loving, playful, mellow dog. He’s 8 years old and weighs about 8 pounds. He likes to follow his foster parents around and play with them. When he’s not playing, he is a very mellow guy who just lounges in his bed or wherever his people are. Simba enjoys going out on walks and other outings where he can explore new areas.

He gets along with most dogs, but doesn’t seek them out for playtime. He does not like cats. He is looking for someone who will take him out on walks, play with him regularly and rub his belly. Simba will need an enclosed backyard and a doggy friend to hang out with when mom is gone would be nice.

We found Simba currently being cared for by Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Inc. in Chapmansboro, Tennessee. Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue is looking for top quality human beings who are interested in being adopted by a Yorkshire Terrier rescue. Qualities we are looking for in potential adoptees are kindness, compassion, gentleness, and patience. Humans must be willing to pamper, love, and spoil a rescue and must be capable of going for walkies, car rides, and giving hugs. Humans must be willing to share their homes, couches, laps, and beds. Featherbeds are optional.

For more information about Simba, click here!

Meet BJ!

noreply@blogger.com (Johann The Dog) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:44:00 +0000

BJ is a beautiful dog, approx. 3 yrs. old, A Lhasa Apso, Dandi Dinmont Terrier Mix. Very sweet, gets along well with other dogs, loves women, great lap dog. He weighs about 18 lbs. and is an adorable little guy. This breed is a great dog, good family dog. He does fine with most other dogs, and seems to like children. Secure fencing is required for all of their dogs.

We found BJ currently being cared for by the Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization (H.A.L.O.), Oakley, California. They lead the way as the oldest and most successful all-breed cat and dog rescue on the eastern side of Contra Costa County. To date, H.A.L.O. has successfully placed over 2000 dogs and cats into loving homes-- giving these wonderful animals, and their humans, a new life. H.A.L.O. is an all volunteer organization, and has no shelter. All cats and dogs are lovingly cared for in our fosters' homes.

For more information about BJ, click here!