April 2004 Blog Archive - Almost Heaven

Heather & Stanley have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Heather is approx. 2-3 years old and is pretty inside & out!!

Stanley is approx. 2-3 yrs old, is not a big dog, has a gorgeous coat and will make someone a wonderful friend and companion.

We have received sad news about the passing of Carter. On April 24th, 2004, The Young Sir Carter passed on to Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly. We are heartbroken and will miss him dearly.

Dover & Lady have been adopted.

Almost Heaven now has Free E-Cards. There are a wide variety of cards...Show your Friends & Family you are thinking about them & Send a Free E-Card today! JAVA must be enabled to send an E-Card.

Our sanctuary resident Shambee has another Golden Angel Diana Loper. Additionally, Beau has a Golden Angel Juanita Spehnkouch. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel.

Almost Heaven's May Pin or Magnet is available for order in Almost Heaven's Gift Store. This pin is #4 in a series of 12 pins designed by Jenny McMurtrie.

Sadie, an adopted Almost Heaven Golden Retriever, participated in the 2004 MS Walkathon. See Our Girl Sadie after her 3.5 mile walk.

Jules, Buff & Dover have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Jules is approx. 3 years old and is a Wonderful girl!!

Buff is a handsome boy, approx. 8 years old and is housebroken.

Dover is a little over a year old and gets along great with dogs, cats & people. He's housebroken too. His foster Mom says he is the best dog she has every fostered.

"Is Your Dog At Risk for Osteoarthritis?" has been added to the Almost Heaven's Informative Pet Articles page. While 10 million dogs currently suffer from the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, it is now understood that millions more may be at risk of developing the disease...read article & "These Inns Welcome Your Four-Legged Friends" for the kind of pet owner who wouldn’t consider leaving home without his/her faithful four-footed companion...read article.

Boredom Busters for Kids has been added to the Almost Heaven's Pet Fun & Freebies on the Web page. Have your kids been stuck in a rut or are they just plain old lazy? Get them off the couch and motivated to actually do something with some of these fun and affordable activities and crafts using household items and products under $5.

Almost Heaven has added a Pet Loss & Bereavement Listing to our Pet Emergency Information page, which provides a listing of hotlines and support resources for those who have lost a beloved pet or are anticipating the loss of a pet.

We have received sad news about the passing of Freya. On April 14th, 2004, Miss Freya passed on to Rainbow Bridge due to complications from epilepsy. We are comforted knowing that her final days were spent in a warm and loving home with a family that cared about her.

Free Pet Photo Contest at PetContest.com!! Your favorite pet snapshot could be published in their latest series of Pet Trading Cards and your photo could win a cash prize of $100! This new website is "dedicated to sharing the beauty of pets who belong to owners all over the world, is now accepting entries for its pet photo competition. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free." PetContest.com holds continuous contests, about one every month.

Taylor has been adopted.

Did Everyone File their Taxes Today????????

Our sanctuary resident Zeke has a Golden Angel, Donna Koons-Proctor. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel.

Brandy is a sweet Cocker Spaniel / Golden Retriever mix, weighs about 45 lbs and is approx 8 yrs old. She is a courtesy listing & is located in the Charlotte, NC area. To read more about her & get adoption contact information, visit Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes or email: RecycledPets@carolina.rr.com

Visit Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes to see all the wonderful Goldens looking for homes.

Chester gets a new photo. What a handsome boy he has become. Chester is located in South Carolina.

Smoochie gets a new picture.... Just look at that irresistable Kissy Face!!!! !

Lilly is a medium-sized girl, almost 1 year old and is house-broken.

George, approx. 7-8 yrs old is a major Sweetheart and would love to find a loving home to call his own. He is located in South Carolina.

Almost Heaven's April Pin or Magnet is available for order in Almost Heaven's Gift Store. This pin is #3 in a series of 12 pins designed by Jenny McMurtrie.

Find out how you can get a FREE 2004 "The Dog" Calendar.

Currently McDonald's is including "The Dog" plush animals in their Happy Meal Featuring. Dates they will be available are April 2 - 29, 2004 at participating McDonald's. While supplies last. One toy per Happy Meal. Ask which toy is available.

Visit Almost Heaven's new Freebies page. Free crafts, activities and more.

Blondie has been adopted.

Stop by and visit Almost Heaven's booth at the:

Almost Heaven is raffling a Camp Jackpot Scholarship worth $400. The camp includes 4 days for you & up to two of your dogs at the Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, VA. To get more details on the Camp Jackpot Scholarship Raffle, what it includes and how you can obtain raffle tickets click HERE (This link has expired & is no longer available).

Taylor has been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Taylor is a sweet 2.5 yr old boy who just now made it into rescue care after an extended stay at a local shelter. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs. Taylor is being fostered in the South Carolina.