Suede Event Center to Host Doggie Diva Casting Call and Roaring 20's Gala to benefit Elder Pet Care

Elder Pet Care Benefit

Suede Event Center
418 8^th St SE Loveland, CO

Phone : 720-325-6668
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elder-Pet-Care-Benefit/214018672037168

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Elizabeth Bowling
Cell : 270-875-6713
ebowling6713@gmail.com

Elder Pet Care in Fort Collins is a nonprofit veterinary clinic.  It is run by Dr. Tracy Thomas and a staff of volunteers, and is funded almost entirely through grants and donations.  Dr. Thomas' goal is to provide affordable veterinary care to anyone who needs it, especially those who are unable to go to other clinics because the cost is too high.  Elder Pet Care also offers discounts to seniors over 55 with limited income. 

This small veterinary clinic has played a large role in the lives of many pet owners in Fort Collins and surrounding areas, including one Loveland couple whose dog was saved by Dr. Thomas.  To give back to Elder Pet Care, they decided to take action and raise donations and awareness for this clinic.

On April 14, 2012, there will be a Doggie Diva Casting Call at Suede Event Center from 2pm – 8pm.  During this time there will be pet service providers, pet advice, prizes, and an opportunity for patrons and their pets to dress up, walk the fashion runway, and have a free photograph of the pet.  

Admission is $10, with children under the age of ten free. 

Following the Casting Call, there will be a Roaring 20's Gala from 8pm – 12am, and is 21 and over.  During this time, everyone is encouraged to dress to the nines, put on their dancing shoes, and swing the night away with music from Hot Club of Boulder.  There will also be a silent auction with items donated from local businesses. 

Admission for the Gala is $10. If you wish to attend both events, Admission is $15.

Suede Event Center is located at 418 8^th St SE, Suite B2.  

  

RMGDRI's Annual Butter Braid Campaign

It's time once again for RMGDRI's annual Butter Braid Campaign.    This year's sale period will start March 12 and end March 26th with delivery on March 31st - just in time for Easter. The Proceeds will go to the Medical Expenses of our Rescued Danes. You can make checks payable to: RMGDRI - Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc. Mail or Drop off Check before: 3/26/2012 Or Pay Online     Anyone in Colorado can participate! If friends or family members want to bring an order form to work, that is GREAT!! For those of you who don't know about Butter Braids - people love them! All you have to do is ask anyone who has had one!  They are not hard to sell and they are not available in stores. People have simply put the order form in their break room at work and have had a lot of people sign up to buy! RMGDRI receives $5 for each sale of these fabulous pastries. If you are interested in selling Butter Braids to your friends, family and co-workers, please contact Lisa Kitchens at 720-371-3001 or via email  for More Info    checks can be mailed to: RMGDRI PO Box 460773 Aurora, CO 80046-0773

Bones Du Jour, LLC

Sue Carroll

221 W. Prospect Rd, Ft. Collins
sue@dogtreatssogood.com
970-290-8874 

Sue Carroll started Bones Du Jour ten years ago.  Back then her loving dog was Buddy.  Sue adopted Buddy from her husbands cousin who was dying of cancer.


Buddy was Sue's lab tester.  He helped Sue perfect her now impeccable recipes for her gourmet dog treats.  Read More...

Dumb Friends League to open equine center to help Colorado’s abused and neglected horses

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Chris Gallegos

303-419-1162

  

FRANKTOWN, Colo. (March 6, 2012) - Some of Colorado’s formerly suffering, neglected and abused horses are getting a second chance. The Dumb Friends League announced it will open a new equine center—a unique private rehabilitation and adoption facility set to be fully operational in June 2012. 

The Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center is not a sanctuary or a rescue facility. The Center will not accept owner-relinquished horses. It is for horses, as well as ponies, donkeys and mules, that have been removed from owners’ care by law enforcement authorities. Located near Franktown, Colo., the Center can house up to 100 horses at a time in well-equipped barns and on 140 acres of pasture.

“Our commitment to animals extends beyond the household pets that share our lives,” said President and CEO Bob Rohde. “This has been true since the League was formed in 1910, but it hasn’t been feasible for us to shoulder this added responsibility until now.”

A knowledgeable, professional staff is on the premises seven days a week, and veterinarians are available on an on-call basis. Some of the horses brought to the Center must be impounded while court cases are pending. These animals are secured and well maintained until the cases are resolved.

“Our primary goal is to alleviate suffering,” said Rohde. “It is our hope and desire that many of these horses will be made whole, rehabilitated and placed with new, responsible owners.”

The Harmony Equine Center will be open to visitors on pre-scheduled adoption days and for special events beginning in June.

As a local, independent, nonprofit organization, the Dumb Friends League relies on donations, not government support or funds from national animal welfare organizations.

“This long-standing dream was made possible by a very generous gift from Leslie and John Malone, longtime, loyal friends of the Dumb Friends League,” Rohde said. “Because the number of unwanted horses continues to rise along with skyrocketing hay prices, the need for an equine center of this caliber has never been greater, and we’ll continue to need help from all of our donors.”

For more information about the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center and how you can help, visit ddfl.org/equine or call (303) 751-5772.

TB & Crafts

Lucki

Lucki is Tobi Brady's dog.  Tobi would buy Lucki dog toys only to have them chewed up and destroyed.  But Lucki is very lucky, Tobi is also a very talented quilter. 


Tobi has been sewing most of her life, and she knew she could come up with a dog toy that would last longer for dogs like Lucki, that just love to chew.  Read More...

Mobile clinics offer $10 spay/neuter surgeries for cats and kittens

Media Contact:
Chris Gallegos

303-419-1162

DENVER (Feb. 28, 2012) The Dumb Friends League is offering $10 spay and neuter surgeries for kittens and cats on our mobile clinics. The promotion kicks off on World Spay Day, Feb. 28, and continues through June 30.

World Spay Day is an international campaign that shines a spotlight on spaying and neutering to help save the lives of companion animals. The campaign promotes spay/neuter as a simple, humane and effective way to curb pet overpopulation and reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized here in the United States and abroad.

“It is essential that people who have unaltered cats get them spayed or neutered as soon as possible,” said Theresa Geary, vice president of operations with the League. “Cat overpopulation is a problem in many communities, and Denver is no exception.”

Bring a pet to one of the League’s mobile clinics by 7:30 a.m. The pet will be ready for pickup between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. the same day. No appointment is necessary. Each cat is required to arrive in a carrier or secured container. Owners will receive home care instructions.

“Having a cat spayed or neutered before 5 months of age can help it live a happier, healthier and longer life,” said Geary.

The Dumb Friends League mobile clinics provide donor-subsidized spay and neuter surgeries to pets in underserved communities within the Denver metro area. Each surgery is performed by a veterinarian licensed in the state of Colorado.

To learn more about the Dumb Friends League mobile clinics or to view the clinic schedules, please visit ddfl.org/spayneuter, or call (720) 241-7098, with any questions.

Waived cat fees extended through March 11

Media Contact:
Chris Gallegos

303-419-1162

DENVER (Feb. 29, 2012) The Dumb Friends League is extending its waived adoption fee for cats 1 year and older through March 11. The special is taking place at both shelter locations—the Quebec Street shelter in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock—as well as the adoption center in Northfield-Stapleton and on its mobile adoption unit, the Pet Care-avan.

For the past few months, the Dumb Friends League has asked for the public’s help in finding new homes for cats, and the League’s call has been heard by supporters around the Denver metro area.

“The community has responded to our waived adoption fees on cats, but the challenge to find all the cats in our care forever homes continues,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League.

Every cat adoption includes a spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a microchip ID implant, a free office visit with a participating veterinarian and a bag of Hill’s Science Diet® pet food. The League spends approximately $300 for each homeless cat that comes through its doors, including shelter, foster and medical care, and behavior training in many cases.

“We want to see cats in loving homes, not in a shelter, which is why we are waiving adoption fees,” said Theresa Geary, vice president of operations. “The most important thing that we can do right now is place these cats into homes. The most important things you can do is adopt a cat!”

Interested adopters can view all pets in need of homes online at ddfl.org/adopt, as well as visit the shelters, which are open seven days a week. For more information on the adoption special, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.

About the Dumb Friends League

As the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, the Dumb Friends League has been helping pets and people in the Denver metro area and beyond for more than 101 years. The Dumb Friends League has two shelter locations: its main shelter at 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock. For more information about the Dumb Friends League, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.

Manual for Senior Dog Care

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute

This past week I got to meet Tilly and Oscar.  A dog and a cat that reside with Amy and Nancy at the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.  

Oscar

Tilly

Oscar is a cat that much prefers the company of dogs to the company of other cats.  Amy and Nancy had a few dogs, so Oscar fit right in.  Tilly and Oscar love to play with each other but Oscar, like most cats has the upper hand.



Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute provides an exstensive 330 hour Practitioner Certification Program that includes both animal pathology and anatomy.  They have taught classes across the United States and around the world including Australia and England.    
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Mardi Gras Celebration

Laissez les bons temps rouler! (“Let the good times roll”)

Beads, Creole food and lots of fun…
it will be a party second to none on Saturday, February 18th from 5pm-8pm at Zoom Room Longmont to benefit Big Dogs Huge Paws, Inc. rescue!

The Krewe of Zoom Room is here for your Mardi Gras celebration! Come attired in anything gold, green and purple; catch some beads (no flashing necessary!) and don an optional mask before stepping into our Bourbon Street transformed gym!

Experience a bit of the southern mystique by having your Tarot cards read by Jules Kennedy (she will even read for your dog!).   Jules has been doing psychic consulting for over 22 years.  $5 donation to Big Dog Huge Paws, Inc.  for each reading.

Jazz out to the best of New Orleans Mardi Gras music, sip an authentic Hurricane drink and munch on Lucile’s Creole Cafe red beans and rice. Mardi Gras decorated Doggy Donuts for your pooch and our very own imported King’s cake for you! Just add you, your four-legged friend and the party is complete!

Cover charge: $10 per dog  -  $5 of the cover will be donated to Big Dog Huge Paws, Inc!

RSVP HERE TO CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS

Big Dogs Huge Paws was founded on the core philosophy is that every “BIG” dog deserves a chance. Their goal is to make sure that every dog receives only the best of care, food, and training. They  also ensure that the dogs are properly evaluated (medically and behaviorally) and placed according to their special needs.  The dogs BDHPI have chosen to focus rescue efforts on include, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, Mastiffs (All Types), Irish Wolfhounds, and Scottish Deerhounds. There is a huge need due to the fact that most of these breeds do not have any legitimate rescue options and there are always more dogs in need than any one organization can help.

Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure

Meet Charlie and Newman

I got a chance to meet Charlie and Newman this week.  They are two wonderful dogs that hang out at the new Zoom Room in Denver.  


The Zoom Room is owned and operated by Kathy Thorpe.  Kathy has had Charlie about six years and  Newman joined their family this past fall.  Both Charlie and Newman are learning to be shop dogs and spend their day at the Zoom Room helping Kathy with her daily routine. Read More...

GSROR Leo's Story

I wanted to let everyone know that Leo crossed the bridge today, he took a turn for the worse and there was nothing we could do except help him go on to greener pastures.  He was only with us for 20 days but he left an impact on my heart and in the life of rescue.  Thank you all for your support and your help 

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Thank You

Katie -  German Shepherd Rescue of the Rockies

www.gsror.com

German Shepherd Rescue of the Rockies 

Leo needs your help

Leo is a 5 yr old German Shepherd Dog (GSD) boy that back in November of 2011 collapsed on a ladies front yard in Arkansas. He was skin & bones, weak and very sick. Missy took him to the vet where they found hook worms and tape worm in him which caused the bloating in his abdomen. After a blood test they also found that he tested positive for heart worm. They started treatment for the intestinal worms but would not treat the heart worms until he was stronger. He was transported to German Shepherd Rescue of the Rockies (GSROR) on January 7th and was is really bad shape. He stumbled when he walked and was disoriented and confused. Leo didn’t show any interest in eating for 3 days after arriving, turning away from every kind of food presented to him, even baby food. He was taken to the rescue vet where they told me that even though he was extremely thin and weak they had to start treatment on the heart worm or he was a good candidate for a heart attack before the end of the week. His blood panel came back normal except for the white cell count which was almost triple of normal. He was put on 3 kinds of medications after x-rays and blood work on top of that painful injection.

Leo started to go downhill 2 days after seeing the vet and was taken in for 2 more visits before landing in ER on Sunday 1/15. The ER vet said his lungs were filled with fluid, as well as his abdomen because his heart was not functioning properly – he was in distress. His chances of survival were less than 50% and we should consider putting him down. Leo waited 2 months to come into rescue to get the help he was needing – I just couldn’t put him down. So he spent the night at the hospital and when I picked him up in the morning there was a reduction of the fluids and he was showing signs of improvement. But his journey wasn’t over. I took Leo to a cardiologist and after many more tests we discovered that his heart was now back to normal, but the fluid in his lungs was now the top priority, he was still on the verge of dying if we couldn’t reduce this. Also the heart worms were beginning to die off and that was another concern as to if they were going to cause clotting in his present condition. Leo’s blood levels were now all out of whack and they couldn’t treat anything until they got him stable and his lung infection under control. The bloating in his tummy was already being absorbed by his body but there are still many things causing this baby problems.

Leo has shown us that he wants to live and he is depending on us to help him have that opportunity. Just in the 8 days that he has been in rescue, his vet bills have been almost $2,100 and he will need his medication refiled soon. Just 2 of the medications he requires cost over $300. In three weeks Leo will need to go back for x-rays, blood work, an echo cardiogram, and another heart worm treatment. We are a small rescue and rely solely on donations and adoption fees to cover our vet expenses. We are not financially able at this time to cover this kind of expense and we are reaching out to all of you for donations to help us keep helping Leo. He is a fighter and he needs your help to win this battle.

If you can help Leo, please click on the Chip In Donate button above. or mail your check to GSROR P.O. Box 1481, Westminster, CO 80036. Any amount will go directly to Leo’s account and would be greatly appreciated.

DDFL Telethon

              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Chris Gallegos

303-419-1162

Show your support for homeless pets during the Dumb Friends League Pledges for Pets Telethon, Jan. 29

DENVER (Dec. 12, 2011) Sit … Stay … Watch … and make a pledge to support homeless pets at the Dumb Friends League on Sunday, Jan. 29. Tune in to the 14th annual Pledges for Pets Telethon, sponsored by Hill's Science Diet, on FOX31/KDVR from noon to 5 p.m.

During the five-hour live broadcast, viewers will hear heartwarming stories as well as meet dozens of adoptable pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits and other small pets.

“Pet lovers will see the many ways the Dumb Friends League helps pets and people in our community,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO. “They’ll also see how their donation can make a difference for thousands of homeless pets in our care.”

The Dumb Friends League hopes to raise $300,000 during this year’s telethon. The pledges raised will help provide care for thousands of needy cats, dogs and other small animals. The private, nonprofit organization spends approximately $300 for each homeless pet, including shelter, food and medical care.

“We need the community’s support now more than ever,” said Rohde. “Any dollar amount—whether it’s $10, $25 or $100—will have a direct impact on the pets and people we help each day.”

Last year, more than 19,000 animals were adopted to new homes or returned to their owners by the Dumb Friends League. In addition to adopting homeless pets, the region’s largest animal welfare organization offers other services, including lost and found, humane education, behavior training, foster care, animal cruelty investigations and donor-subsidized spay/neuter surgeries for pets in underserved areas.

The Pledges for Pets Telethon will be hosted by FOX31 on-air talent, including Melody Mendez, Mike Headrick, Shaul Turner and Ken Clark. Denise Plante and Murphy Huston of KOSI 101 will also help emcee the telethon.

For more information about the Dumb Friends League and telethon, visit ddfl.org/telethon or call (303) 751-5772. Pet lovers who are unable to watch the telethon can still make pledges online or by calling (303) 751-5772.

About the Dumb Friends League

As the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, the Dumb Friends League has been helping pets and people in the Denver metro area and beyond for 101 years. The Dumb Friends League has two shelter locations: its main shelter at 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock. For more information about the Dumb Friends League, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.

Fresh Alternative to the Dog Park Zooms into Denver

 Grand Opening of Canine Social Club Hosts Fundraiser for Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO –  January 13, 2012 – It’s the most barked about event of the year – on January 21, the Zoom Room® will celebrate the social aspect of dog ownership throughout Denver with the grand opening of its new training center. Zoom Room Denver, a sporty indoor dog gym that offers agility training and innovative group classes, opens Saturday, January 21 at 1165 South Broadway.

Denver dogs – and their owners – will enjoy an entire day of engaging activities, including a free caricaturist providing pup portraits, free dog agility classes in the morning and a Doggy Disco® party from 4 PM to 7 PM. The party will serve as a fundraiser for the Dumb Friends League, which is near and dear to the hearts of all animal lovers throughoutColorado. The Zoom Room will donate $10 for every advance RSVP, plus 10% of the day's sales to the largest animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region. The day's events are free, but require advance registration here.

“Denver is the perfect city for Zoom Room,” said Kathy Thorpe, owner of Zoom Room Denver. “People here love to be active, they love their dogs, and they love to be active with their dogs. Being able to help the Dumb Friends League through the grand opening event adds a level of joy and fulfillment for me personally, but I think also for the community that wants to help these animals find their own forever homes.”

Founded in 1910, the Dumb Friends League is a national leader in providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, rescuing sick, injured and abused animals, adopting pets to new homes, helping pets stay in homes, and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals.

“The Dumb Friends League is a big proponent of humane education, for both pets and owners,” said Chris Gallegos, Public Relations Manager for the Dumb Friends League. “Businesses like Zoom Room provide that service, helping create stronger, life-long bonds between pet and owner.”

At the Zoom Room Denver, owners will learn how to teach their dog everything from agility, obedience and therapy dog training, to puppy preschool, scent tracking, shy dog training for rescue dogs and other activities, giving not only the dog a workout, but the owners as well. In addition to group and private classes, the Zoom Room serves as a dedicated event center for dog birthday parties, charitable fundraisers and other canine events. Denver dog owners will also enjoy the carefully-curated selection of solution-oriented pet retail products, including training gear, all-natural treats, eco-friendly toys and puzzles, and hand-crafted leather leashes.

The original Zoom Room opened in Culver City, Calif. in 2007 and was founded by Los Angeles, Calif. dog training expert Jaime Van Wye. As a sporty, eco-friendly and fresh approach to dog training, the Zoom Room is the fastest-growing pet franchise in the U.S. and a thriving leader in the $48 billion pet industry.

For more information about the Grand Opening of Zoom Room Denver, please visit www.ZoomRoomDenver.com.

About Zoom Room®

The Zoom Room is a dog training center and canine social club specializing in dog agility. Founded in 2007 by expert dog trainer Jaime Van Wye, the Zoom Room offers dozens of classes teaching dog owners how to train their dogs, in addition to hosting events such as dog birthday parties, breed meet-up groups and fundraising events. For more information, visit www.ZoomRoomOnline.com.

Grand Opening Zoom Room Denver

Dog friendly event in Denver on January 21st from 4-7pm! ** PLEASE RSVP DIRECTLY TO ZOOM ROOM DENVER!! To RSVP, go to: http://www.zoomroomonline.com/denver-dog-tr...

EVENT INFO (Directly from Zoom Groom Denver): Zoom Room Denver is opening on Saturday, January 21st! Bring your dog, your friends, and their dogs, and join us for our Grand Opening celebration!

Please use the SIGN UP button (CLICK HERE) to RSVP for the event, as we will donate $10 to the Dumb Friends League on behalf of each person/dog who registers in advance. Tell all your friends so we can really make a big difference in the lives of Colorado dogs.

Our Grand Opening is completely free, but of course we would love to encourage you to bring your checkbook to make additional donations to this amazing organization. Please also feel free to bring your gently used towels and blankets, as we'll provide a collection bin for the shelters.

At the Grand Opening, we'll provide drinks, snacks, music, and a lot of fun for humans and dogs alike.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cost: Free! Donations for Dumb Friends League gladly accepted.

P.S. Would you like to try out a free dog agility class? You can come by earlier in the day and take a FREE class! Click on the DROP-IN tab above to reserve your spot - space is limited!

** PLEASE NOTE: We are simply sharing/cross-posting this event and to RSVP, please go to:http://www.zoomroomonline.com/denver-dog-tr... and click, "Sign up now" after clicking, "RSVP for the grand opening party!"

Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning

Cindy has been offering anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for over 8 years in and around Denver. All teeth cleaning is offered through veterinary offices or with veterinary supervision.  Cindy also offers massage and acupressure and loves the chance to educate you on natural pet foods and products.  We want you to keep your pet as healthy as possible.  We believe keeping your pet's teeth clean is a big part of their overall health and wellbeing.

www.naturalpetproducts.net

http://www.wellanimalinstitute.com
info@healingtouchvet.com

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