Feb. 2004 Blog Archive - Almost Heaven

Wheeler has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Wheeler like other pets & is a total Love Sponge.

BE has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. BE (Brown Eyes) is a Rhodesian Ridgeback,Golden Retriever Mix. She is sweet baby girl that loves everything and everyone she sees.

Bud and Sandy have been adopted.

Buster has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Buster is only 3 years old and is a very handsome well-behaved boy.

Gordo has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Gordo has broken free of the chains that forced him to live outside. He is still being evaluated. He is about 3 years old and is a very sweet boy.

A new addition to our Happy Endings page.... Bo (aka: Sean) cuddling with his new family!.

Bud has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Bud is about 3 years old, neutered and is not only gorgeous outside, but inside as well.

Samson has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Sam is also about 3 years old, is very loving and soaks up attention like a sponge.

The The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers a wonderful resource for people looking for Pet Friendly Apartments, a listing of both National & State Apartment Locators. Also check out Pet Friendly Rental homes at PeopleWithPets.com.

Want to travel with your pet? Check out PetFriendlyTravel.com, Pets Welcome, DogFriendly.com and Travel Pets.

Almost Heaven's March Pin is available for order in Almost Heaven's Gift Store. This pin is #2 in a series of 12 pins designed by Jenny McMurtrie.

Come visit Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary at our Adoption Day at the Leesburg Petco:

Jim Willis is very well known, in Animal Lover circles, as the author of the essay "How Could You?"
"When Jim Willis headed to his birthday luncheon Jan. 25 at Burgettstown's Bad Dog Restaurant, he could not have anticipated the utter heartbreak the day would bring..." [Post-Gazette.com]
Read about this tragic event which claimed the lives of 13 of his 19 rescued animals..."Man Who Helps Animals Now Needs Help"

Goldie is adopted.

Spay Day DC!
Tuesday February 24th, 2004
During the month of February, the Spay/Neuter Coalition of the DC-Metro Area will spay or neuter at no charge 500 animal companions of guardians in need of financial assistance. 100 animals will be altered on Spay Day USA (Feb. 24) at WHS, WARL, and other sites. 400 animals will be altered during the month of February by participating vets at their offices. Please visit www.spaydaydc.org for more information, to donate, and/or to download a spay/neuter voucher application.

We have added a new poem to our selection: Before I Was A Dog Mom by Carol Wat, a light-hearted look at dog ownership.

Lucy's Yard has been added to our Informational & Personal Websites listing. Read Lucy's story and see her photos.

You can still Save $2.00 on Drinkware until February 23rd, 2004. Coupon code "PREZDAY16". This coupon is only redeemable ONLY with Almost Heaven's Cafe Press store products.

Beginning February 24th - Save $2 on all Hats. Coupon Code "WARMHEAD". Coupon is good for the dates February 24 through March 8, 2004. This coupon is only redeemable ONLY with Almost Heaven's Cafe Press store products.

Goldie has her picture added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Goldie is about 6-7 years old and lives to play! She absolutely loves other pets - and people.

We have added a Darling Golden Retriever checkbook cover to the Gift Store.

Charlie and Sadie have been adopted.

President's Day Sale - Starting February 10 Save $2 off all drinkware when you use the coupon code "PREZDAY16" offer good between February 10 and February 23rd, 2004. This coupon is only redeemable ONLY with Almost Heaven's Cafe Press store products. We've added a new Angel Mug.

We have added more wonderful pet Poems.

I guess we all need to cope with grief in our own way and this little Chihuahua has certainly found a unique was to deal with his sadness. Check out the article, "Cardboard Chihuahua Helps Ease Dog's Grief" on the NEWS.Scotsman.com website.

Charlie, a Golden Retriever,Cocker Spaniel Mix, has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Personality plus best describes this little dog. If you've been looking for a new best friend, and don't have a lot of room, weighing in at 35 lbs. Charlie is for you!

Griffin has his picture posted! He gave us a Great Big Smile for the camera!! Griffin is currently available for adoption... find out more on our Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes page.

Come visit Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary at our Adoption Day next Saturday at:

Today was a Great Team effort getting donations of dog food, computer & monitor donations to Almost Heaven. Coming from approximately 2 hours away R.C. arrives in Frederick, MD with 200 lbs of Dog Food. Thank you R.C. & Lilly! We can't begin to tell you how much we appreciate your generosity! In Frederick Kat & Bill add the Dog Food to their delivery of computer equipment which has been generously donated by CitiMortgage in Frederick, MD. Thank You CitiMortgage! Kat & Bill meet up with Carol & Skip in Charles Town, WV & the delivery makes its way to its final destination ... Delray, WV ... home of Almost Heaven. It was a productive day & Almost Heaven Thanks everyone involved for their time & donations!

Antioxidants Found to Counter Dog Brain Aging - "Researchers have shown that antioxidants can significantly mitigate the effects of aging on the brains of dogs."

We have added a darling Golden Retriever Valentine day card to the Almost Heaven Gift Store & while you are there ... check out the cute Golden Retriever note card.

Another addition to our Happy Endings page.... Michael & Daisy enjoying some quality time together.

Karma (Beagle) has been added to our Adoptables page & is eligible for adoption. She is a courtesy listing for Ilona who found little Karma injured along a busy highway & nursed her back to health. Ilona is one of Almost Heaven's wonderful volunteers & we would love to assist her in finding Karma a wonderful & loving new home.

Women who Steal Dogs? What on earth is this all about? Check out "Women who Steal Dogs-True Stories" from Animal Advocates Society of B.C.