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Facebook Fan Page

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:50:53 -0500

We have a new Facebook Fan Page that you can use to see photos from adopters, dogs that are newly posted, and keep up with the group! Click here to visit our page and become a fan!

We're doing Dogtoberfest!

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:32:21 -0500

We’ve been invited to participate in Dogtoberfest this year in The Domain, October 23, 2010! Last year we volunteered our time for the even and this year we applied to be one of the participating groups and we have been selected. This is great news because it means that we will receive a portion of the proceeds, along with the other participating rescue groups. So, please mark your calendars to come out and see us this Fall...there will be a silent auction, costume contest, and demonstrations. We had a lot of fun walking around and visiting all the vendors and rescue groups last year and we hope you’ll enjoy it too...stop by and see us!

Another Weekend, Another Meet and Greet

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:59:38 -0500

It has been a whirlwind of events that we’ve been attending lately to get thee dogs out and about. Last weekend we went to Dog Day Afternoon (but I forgot to take a photo - doh!)...we love to get visitors and this is also a great time to stop by with a dog you’ve adopted from us so we can love on them! Although we’re happy for him, we miss them too!

Warning - Chicken Jerky Made in China

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:03:55 -0600

Warning! Something you are feeding your dog could be causing serious health affects. Go to your pet food storage area immediately and check the labels. If you have any chicken jerky treats (or really any pet food items at all) that are labeled as Made in China, please throw them away and do not feed them to your pets again. There are many claims for and against these items, with both the companies claiming safety and pet owners with countless stories of dogs becoming ill and not surviving. I know you may think...”well I buy my treats from my pet store, which sells only high quality items”...well, I thought the same thing until I checked the bag and sure enough, they were made in China. Being distributed in the US does not make them safer. Please err on the side of caution and buy only items that are made in the U.SA. until this is resolved.

Free Seminar - Babies and Dogs

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:01:12 -0600

"BABIES AND DOGS" - MARCH 11 or MAY 27
OFFERED BY THE LEE MANNIX CENTER FOR CANINE BEHAVIOR
The Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior has designed a special class for expectant and new parents and others who want to better understand their pet's view of young family members. Become educated on socialization, sharing, value systems, and rewards as a way to reshape and reestablish your pack with baby as the newest member. The lecture covers information including how a dog views a child from infancy through the teen years, why behaviors may arise, how to prepare your dog for the new arrival, how to introduce baby to your dog, and more.
A FREE 60 minute lecture takes place at Central Family Practice, 801 W 34th St #102 (go to http://www.centralfamily.com/ for directions) on Thursday, March 11 at 7 pm and again on Thursday, May 27 at 7 pm. The talk is free, but space is limited - to register call (512) 371-3647. More information is available at www.LMCCB.com.
The Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior and their staff focus on bettering relationships between people and dogs, and train dog owners how to handle and manage their dogs in a reward-based style.
Contact:
Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior
Phone: 512-371-DOGS
Email: bigjyl@LMCCB.com
Website: http://www.LMCCB.com

Volunteer Meet-up - January 24

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:16:46 -0600

We met at Danielle’s house for some food and socializing. Everyone brought a dog for mingling, but instead of running around playing, they just end up begging for food or trying to climb into their people’s laps...toy breeds (eye roll :).

We also tried to brainstorm some fundraisers...Spring and Summer can be a little harder to come up with something that people would be interested in buying or participating in without the holiday. Some ideas that we are kicking around are an event with the Texas Rollergirls, a change to the content of our calendar (think firemen with little dogs) and braving the heat of the Summer to sell water on the corner of a busy intersection in town again...whatever it takes!

Meet and Greet - December 19

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:50:19 -0600

We had the most dogs ever at one event...at last count, there were 17 dogs! Likewise, we had lots of visitors interested in adopting or just snuggling with some cute dogs. If you’re one of the great people we spoke with yesterday about one of the dogs, we can’t wait to get your application!

Santa Photos

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:28:46 -0600

Santa Photos were Saturday, December 12th and we had a great time seeing some of the adopted dogs again! We had two new arrivals to the group that were transferred from another rescue who got their photos with Santa as well. We sold calendars, goodies, and split up all the leftovers to oink out on. In total we raised almost $500. Can’t wait to see you all again next year!