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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-69263453065736335782015-10-31T14:13:00.001-04:002015-10-31T14:13:09.944-04:00Halloween Safety Tips and Costume Advice for Dogs and Cats in Virginia Beach and Norfolk<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently asked my neighbors on NextDoor.com what they do to keep their pets safe on Halloween.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There were many great responses! People realized the importance of keeping the candy out of reach and closing anxious dogs and cats in a bedroom, or crate, to prevent their possible escape.</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some helpful links on keeping your pet Safe on Halloween:</span></b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Victoria Stilwell has <a href="https://positively.com/victorias-blog/victoria-stilwells-top-ten-halloween-pet-safety-tips/" target="_blank">Ten Pet Safety Tips for Halloween</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ASPCA's <a href="https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/halloween-safety-tips" target="_blank">Pet Safety Tips</a> for Halloween</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drs. Foster and Smith's <a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=1152" target="_blank">Cat Safety Tips</a> for Halloween</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dogs Naturally Magazine has <a href="http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/6-tips-for-dogs-suffering-halloween-stress/" target="_blank">6 Natural Tips for Dogs Suffering Halloween Stress</a></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you put a costume on your pet for Halloween?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Read Through a Dog's Ear, Lisa Spector's blog on whether or not we should put costumes on our pets <a href="http://throughadogsear.com/costumes-for-dogs-yay-or-nay/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-54367853983703719662015-06-30T13:08:00.000-04:002015-06-30T13:14:18.980-04:00Scared Dog On The 4th Of July - 4 Calming Resources-Virginia Beach & Norfolk<span style="font-size: large;">Every year my poor Lexus has to deal with my neighbors setting off fireworks before, during and after the 4th of July. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In fact my neighbors will set off fireworks throughout the year for just about any reason. </span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lexus exhibits the classic behaviors associated with Anxiety and Fear. Heavy panting, squeezing into small spaces, pacing, whimpering and shaking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She also acts this way during a thunderstorm. I am lucky she isn't a runner!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have read a lot about the many different ways to help Lexus stay calm during fireworks and thunderstorms. Sometimes cuddling works, other times she just wants to hide along. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd like to point out that it is OK to cuddle with your dog when she is scared!! It is a myth that you will reinforce their fear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are 4 of my favorite blogs/websites: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://positively.com/victorias-blog/dealing-with-fireworks-anxiety/" target="_blank">Victoria Stillwell talks about noise desensitization</a> in her Positively newsletter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://throughadogsear.com/7-tips-for-calming-your-dog-during-fireworks/?utm_source=Safety+Tips+for+July+4&utm_campaign=7+Tips+for+Calming+Dog+During+Fireworks&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">Lisa Spector provides 7 tips For Calming Your Dog.</a> Lisa has a great website devoted to using music and sound therapy for easing anxiety in both dogs and cats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eileen Anderson has some great tips in her blog <a href="http://eileenanddogs.com/6-ways-to-prepare-your-dog-for-fireworks/" target="_blank">6 Ways To Prepare Your Dog For Fireworks</a><br />Check out her website <a href="http://eileenanddogs.com/" target="_blank">eileenanddogs</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Karen Becker wrote an excellent article titled <a href="http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/06/30/pet-safety-july-4th-holiday.aspx" target="_blank">Top 10 July 4th Dos and Don'ts for Pet Owners</a></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Planning on going out to celebrate for the 4th? Why not hire us to stay with your fearful pup?<br />Happy At Home Professional Pet Care www.happydogvb.com</span></i></b></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-65123433540450444902015-05-27T10:07:00.000-04:002015-05-27T10:19:24.093-04:00Virginia Beach & Norfolk Emergency Preparedness For Pets & Printable Red Cross Safety Checklist For Your Pets In The Event Of A Disaster<span style="font-size: large;">The Best Way To Ensure The Safety of Your Pets In the Event Of A Disaster Is To Be Prepared!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Red Cross has created a printable Checklist to ensure you know what to do Before, During and After a Disaster Occurs.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m3640126_PetSafety.pdf"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m3640126_PetSafety.pdf</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The City Of Virginia Beach Offers the following Guidelines for your Pets and Livestock:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.vbgov.com/residents/emergency-preparedness/Pages/emergency-planning.aspx#Pets-Livestock"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.vbgov.com/residents/emergency-preparedness/Pages/emergency-planning.aspx#Pets-Livestock</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The City of Norfolk offers the following in the event of an Emergency: <a href="http://www.norfolk.gov/index.aspx?NID=670">http://www.norfolk.gov/index.aspx?NID=670</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Virginia Beach SPCA has an Excellent Disaster Response Page: <a href="http://vbspca.com/resources/disaster-response">http://vbspca.com/resources/disaster-response</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-75247865525967831022015-05-19T10:18:00.001-04:002015-05-19T10:18:50.585-04:00Operation Drool Overload Coming To Virginia Beach and Norfolk!<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.lazydogcookies.com/Operation-Drool-Overload-p190.html" target="_blank">Lazy Dog Cookie Co. </a>Inc has teamed up with Dogs On Deployment to bring you Operation Drool Overload!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">By purchasing these yummy Peanut Butter and Molasses doggy treats you will help support Dogs On Deployment, a non-profit organization that provides the largest network of volunteer boarding homes to U.S. Military Members!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.5px;">To find out more about DOD, or to become a local volunteer, please visit <a href="http://www.dogsondeployment.org/" target="_blank">www.dogsondeployment.org</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes we offer Loving, Dependable and Trustworthy Pet Care Services, but what else do we do for You that makes Us True Professionals in the Industry and also Gives You Real Peace of Mind?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is just A Sample of ways we are True Professionals.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We Network with other Local Professional Pet Care Companies. We are Happy to Recommend Local Professionals to you if we do not offer the services or dates you need.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The Red Cross has a wonderful new mobile app! <a href="http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/pet-first-aid-app" target="_blank">The Pet First Aid</a> App.</span></h2>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20.3999996185303px;">We all wish that Every Month could be Military Appreciation Month and there are many, many businesses throughout Hampton Roads that offer daily discounts for our Military Heroes, including Happy At Home Professional Pet Care!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-29226919634748240232015-04-21T13:46:00.003-04:002015-04-21T13:46:34.202-04:00Three Local Animal Shelters come together to promote Humane Pet Training<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have you heard what the Virginia Beach SPCA, Norfolk SPCA and Chesapeake Humane Society have joined together to bring to Hampton Roads?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://happypawstraining.org/" target="_blank">Happy Paws</a>!! A Humane Pet Training Center! </span> </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 22.7199974060059px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Happy Paws uses a state-of-the-art, scientific approach that is rooted in building a <span style="line-height: 22.7199974060059px;"><strong style="line-height: 22.7199974060059px;">positive, trusting, and respectful</strong></span> relationship with your four-legged family member." </span></span></div>
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Spring has arrived!! We are very Blessed to have a very active community here in Tidewater. </div>
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There are many fundraisers, military and family events that are Pet Friendly! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta;">April 4</span> - <a href="http://www.portsmoutholdetownefarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Portsmouth Farmer's Market</a> Opening Day - Pets are Welcome! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta;">April 7</span> - My Birthday!! LOL <a href="http://dogsondeployment.org/" target="_blank">Dogs On Deployment</a> is having a Fundraiser at <a href="http://www.luckyoystervb.com/" target="_blank">Lucky Oyster</a> in Virginia Beach! 4-9pm Pets are welcome on the patio. </span></div>
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My Grand-pup Lilly was recently spayed at the Chesapeake Humane Society<br />
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My Grand-pups Luka and Chloe were also neutered and spayed.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; line-height: 22px;">I am not much of a baker and tend to buy, not bake, Lexus's treats. Over the years I have tried some very simple no-bake treat recipes, such as freezing broth to make cool summer treats and mixing fresh meat into Lexus's kibble.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; line-height: 22px;">According to Aimee: "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 24.375px;">Irresistible Pets is a pet blog with DIY ideas, resources, and inspiration for pet parents to help you save money, so you can live an irresistible life! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 24.375px;">What does “irresistible living” mean? It means finding the products you adore at a great price so that both you and your pet look and feel irresistible! It’s about getting products that are both pretty</span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 24.375px;">AND</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 24.375px;"> practical!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I enjoy browsing through the Chuy tested recipes and Lexus truly appreciates my baking efforts! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px;">Unfortunately Lexus can be a picky eater. She likes to eat treats that smell like meat! She will turn her nose up at treats that smell like spices (cinnamon, pumpkin, ginger, etc..) or do not have much of a smell at all (Plain Milk Bones.) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 22px;">Lexus recently received some treat samples from <a href="https://www.onedogorganic.com/" target="_blank">One Dog Organic Bakery.</a> The owner, Veronica, was nice enough to send three different types of treats! I was impressed by the care Veronica took in the packaging and the hand written note. When Lexus saw me munching on a treat, hey they ARE Organic, she stuck her big nose in my face wanting some too. She ate the first treat but turned away from eating any more. The treats smelled great to me, they are made with Ginger Snaps and Chia, but for Miss Picky Butt Lexus there wasn't the meat smell she loves so much.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 22px;">Instead of eating the rest of the treats myself, I gave them to my Grand-dogs. Lily and Luke (Chiwennie and Chihuahua) LOVED the treats and were even nice enough to share a couple with their cousin Sadie (German Shepherd puppy.) I think the Organic treats from One Dog Organic Bakery were a success and highly recommend checking out their website to find out more!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yahoo Travel teamed up with <a href="http://www.petrelocation.com/" target="_blank">Pet Relocation</a>, a <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.180000007152557px; line-height: 28.7999992370605px;">company that helps people transport their pets domestically and internationally, </span>to offer the following tips in this helpful <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/travel/airline-loses-passengers-dog-heres-how-to-prevent-it-102289679442.html?hp=1" target="_blank">article</a>. </span><br />
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Lost pup Ty and his owner Frank.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-31930859460330655162014-11-09T20:25:00.000-05:002014-11-09T20:25:09.662-05:00Veteran's Day Freebies, Discounts and Events!We love living in a Military town and are very thankful for ALL of our Military Personnel!<br />
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I recently discovered a website called Military Bridge. Their tag line is "Connecting America's Military with the Best of Local Business." <br />
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Sounds like a win/win for everyone!<br />
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They have complied a list of <a href="http://www.militarybridge.com/blog/2014/11/1/257/militarybridges-big-list-of-veterans-day-freebies-discounts-and-events/" target="_blank">Veteran's Day Freebies, Discounts and Events</a> and I had to share it with you.<br />
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I hope you enjoy it and are able to take advantage of the offerings and, as always, please share with everyone you know!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Read this article from the ASPCA about </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/petting-induced-aggression" target="_blank"><span style="color: #8e1718; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Petting-Induced Aggression</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"> to find out some possible reasons why your kitty acts this way.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-62119047685279478292014-09-17T14:15:00.002-04:002014-09-17T14:15:55.230-04:00Virginia Beach Nightlife Mobile AppI am thrilled to be a part of the NEW VB Nightlife/Daylife mobile app!<br />
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If you haven't heard about <a href="http://vbnightlife.com/" target="_blank">VB Nightlife</a>, please visit the website and download the FREE mobile app.<br />
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When you want to "Know Where To Go" this app will show you the best places to find Happy Hour, local bands, restaurants, fundraising events, family friendly events, and more!<br />
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You can even find coupons, Hot Deals and Military Discounts! <br />
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Happy At Home Professional Pet Care is proud to to be listed as a local business that offers a Military Discount.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-17384870898760623812014-09-15T16:30:00.000-04:002014-09-15T16:30:28.102-04:00September & October 2014 Dog and Family Friendly Events<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: #A6A22D; line-height: 22.7pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fall is one of my favorite seasons, not only for the cool weather and beautiful colors, but because there are SO MANY pet friendly events happening here in Hampton Roads! Follow the links below to find out more and to see what else they have coming up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>September 20th</b> --- <a href="http://www.virginiabeachpetexpo.com/" target="_blank">VA PetExpo</a> at the VA Beach Convention Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>September 21st</b> --- Paws
for a Cause -- <a href="http://peninsulaspca.org/" target="_blank">NN SPCA Dog Walk</a> -- Mariners Museum in Newport News<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for Paws Picnic <a href="http://www.suffolkhumanesociety.com/calendar.shtml" target="_blank">Suffolk Humane Society</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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8032 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk Picnic and Wine Tasting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>September 26 </b>--- 13<sup>th</sup> Annual Puttin’ for Paws Charity
Golf Tournament – <a href="http://vbspca.com/calendar/events/13th-annual-puttin-paws-golf-tournament" target="_blank">VBSPCA </a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>September 27 </b>----</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Taylor Farms "HOWL-O-WEEN FAMILY FUN
DAY" benefiting <a href="http://www.k9justiceleague.org/news.html" target="_blank">K9 Justice League</a>. 2599 Dam Neck Road, VB from 10-5pm. </span></span></div>
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have the best day ever. Admission includes: hayride, pumpkin, face and pumpkin
painting, animal park, bounce houses, games, DJ and much more! There will also
be pony rides, bake sale and snack bar for an additional fee. Let's make this
the BEST year ever so we can save even more dogs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>September 28</b> ---- <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/events?store=70051" target="_blank">Whole Foods Virginia Beach</a> Barktoberfest! 11am – 2pm </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Bring your furry friend or come
find a new one from participating dog rescue groups. We'll be set up in our
side parkign lot with live music, children's activities, food and drink
specials and more. Enter the "Cutest Canine" photo contest for a $10
donation.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow">Everyone who enters will be eligible for raffle prizes
and a $100 gift card, and all funds raised will be split between participating
rescue groups.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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confirmed to date include:</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=88321351672" href="https://www.facebook.com/ChesapeakeHumane" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Chesapeake Humane Society</a>,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=61338583305" href="https://www.facebook.com/VBSPCA" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Virginia Beach SPCA</a>,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=272002676159978" href="https://www.facebook.com/norfolkspca" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; outline: 0px; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Norfolk SPCA No-Kill Adoption Center
& Veterinary Clinics</a>,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=128385173638" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beagles-to-the-Rescue/128385173638" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Beagles to the Rescue</a>,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=458752060831490" href="https://www.facebook.com/greatdanerescueofthecommonwealth" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Great Dane Rescue of the Commonwealth (VA)</a>,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=235916423109205" href="https://www.facebook.com/GHGDR" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Giant Hearts Giant Dog Rescue, Inc.</a>,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=275306129179273" href="https://www.facebook.com/BARCdogs" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Bully Advocate & Rescue Collective</a>,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=357721828591" href="https://www.facebook.com/K9NewLife" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">K-9 New Life</a>, and Dogs on Deployment.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=217685235043659" href="https://www.facebook.com/givetreatlove" style="-webkit-animation: ease-in-out; -webkit-transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity; transition: color 0.4s, background-color, opacity;" target="_blank">Give.Treat.Love</a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow">will
also be here with items for sale.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dogs must be leashed and accompanied by a well-behaved human. Dogs, except
service dogs, are not allowed inside the store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>October 4<sup>th</sup></b> ----
2<sup>nd</sup> Annual aMAZEing Corn Dog Adoption and Fundraising
Event. 10am – 2pm<br />
Presented by Bergey’s Corn Maze and <a href="http://givetreatlove.com/" target="_blank">GiveTreatLove</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>October 4<sup>th</sup></b> ---- 7th Annual Bring on the Bulls – VBSPCA 12- 4pm<strong> </strong></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18pt;">Join us for our annual bull breed awareness and adoption
event! This event is free to the public and includes obstacle courses, play
pits, doggie pools, crafts, educational activities, music, peanut butter licking
station for the doggies, and much more. Come celebrate all bully breeds and
even bring yours on down!</span><strong style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18pt;"> </strong><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18pt;">Please contact Kathy Shambo for more information or to become a
sponsor at </span><a href="mailto:educationdirector@vbspca.com" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18pt;" target="_blank"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">educationdirector@vbspca.com</span></a></div>
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---<strong>Grab Your Leash and Hit the Beach!
</strong>Come out and join the VBSPCA for our largest fundraiser of the
year. Bring your friends, family and pets to enjoy a day at the
Oceanfront featuring a 5K Run (Dogs Welcomed!) contests, activities,
demonstrations, vendors, and of course, the one-mile pledge walk down the
Boardwalk.</span></div>
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<span class="drkgreycopy"><b>October 24th </b><span style="color: #666666;">---<a href="http://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/family-fitness-fido-2014/">Fitness with Fido</a> - </span>Norfolk SPCA ---</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> 1</span><span class="drkgreycopy">0am-4pm</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
<span class="drkgreycopy">Norfolk Botanical Garden</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="drkgreycopy">6700 Azalea Garden Rd.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-40328065568004560832014-09-09T10:05:00.001-04:002014-09-09T10:05:45.606-04:00A Tired Dog is a Good Dog....right?<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;">Have you heard people say "A tired dog is a good dog?" </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;"> It's true! </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;">Here is an excellent article from Dog Lover's Digest titled</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;"><a href="http://www.dogloversdigest.com/2013/06/reasons-dogs-misbehave-too-much-energy/#comment-166208" target="_blank"><span style="color: #8e1718; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;">Reasons Dogs Misbehave</span></a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1000003814697px;">. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-2233287570990502222014-08-30T13:40:00.000-04:002014-08-30T13:40:28.363-04:00Scooping The Poop! Why is it so Important?Because of the recent Virginia Beach beach closures, I want to share the excellent blog Lynnhaven River Now wrote about the importance of Scooping The Poop, how to get a FREE Poop Bag Dispenser and more!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-16712927193324593732014-08-26T11:54:00.002-04:002014-08-26T11:56:28.001-04:00Dog Walkers and Mail Carriers<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433184372661563726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627991151879483658.post-6002616165998532362014-08-22T10:40:00.001-04:002014-08-22T10:40:32.296-04:009 Ways you can Change Lives at The Norfolk SPCA<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I knew that the <a href="http://www.norfolkspca.com/" target="_blank">Norfolk SPCA</a> had been around a very
long time, my first rescue dog as a child came from the Norfolk SPCA, and that
was a looong time ago! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">But did you know
they had been around serving our community since 1892?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Norfolk SPCA needs community support from people
like you to provide dogs, cats and small animals, quality veterinary care and
new loving homes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Below are 9 ways you can support the Norfolk SPCA
and forever changes the lives of animals and quite possibly, yours!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You can find more information and even MORE ways to
give on their <a href="http://www.norfolkspca.com/donate.html" target="_blank">Donation Page.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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donations</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">--</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Make a gift on behalf of a special friend in honor of a special
occasion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cards</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">--</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Donate in memory of a deceased person or pet, and we will send a
sympathy card noting your kindness. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that we can provide medical care when a shelter animal needs assistance
that our clinics are unable to provide. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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giving</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">--</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sign up to be a monthly contributor.<br />
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</u></span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001t7S8BZGSg0rU6H1EqNunjogBXgdGBWaeULbVV_uzJuHaG8Sm54PEmZKP0EdDV6fF8y3pHjFpSdn5CGIGfHMjO1KrSLtSEiFEvaeYtDkC4k6xAQTkjUqlburaUBh1vL-yBvXr2TWoLm2W0H1AIpaCIWV8GQkKdCeQuanz8w01xSGVGSJ1u-h2hPhEowaIeIutne3rVQYJUOo=&c=HA-Y4uqJnkFWlo3_OlTBNq2jGd2yLTDOx5c5hiTBWoySRdYN92B3GA==&ch=rKmlmu3zoBUVg35zsqfIjSBT0jF71GAjWRZQcvO58KeQ5iOwv7zJrg==" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Corporate
support</span></b></a><b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">--</span></u></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">See if your employer will consider sponsoring an event or program
of the Norfolk SPCA or will match your own gifts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="mailto:jarnone@norfolkspca.com" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Major gifts</span></b></a><b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">-</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">-</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Would you like to meet
with us to discuss a significant level of support? We welcome those
conversations. Simply give us a call. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contributions</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">--</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For gifts of $1,000 or more, we are glad to earmark your donation
to support a specific program.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.05pt;"> </span></div>
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<a href="mailto:jarnone@norfolkspca.com" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Grants</span></b></a><b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">-</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">-</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If you have a relationship
with a foundation, please let us know if we may submit a proposal and invite
trustees for a tour.</span></div>
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giving</span></b></a><b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">-</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">-</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You can support us through your local United Way Campaign,
Combined Federal Campaign or Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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