May 2004 Blog Archive - Almost Heaven
A Demodex Success Story has been added to the Almost Heaven's Informative Pet Articles page. Laurie Morin shares her success in treating her golden retriever Cady's demodicosis. She hopes that by passing this some information along that it may help others...read article
Jules has found a new home.
Just the event for you and your best friend. The 2k walk will take you through the neighborhood of the Herndon Community Center. Upon return you will have the opportunity to explore our Doggie Expo of pet care facilities, pet grooming, pet massage and many more services and companies for your pet. There will be refreshments for people and dogs, door prize drawings, and dipping pools for cooling off all those hard working pups. The best walk in town! Saturday, June 5, 2004
Grab your pooch and get some much needed exercise at the Healthy Hound dog walk -- a new Viva Vienna Festival event! All pre-registered walkers will receive a groovy goodie bag! Same day registration and check-in begins at 10am and the walk begins at 11AM at the GoodDogz.org booth. The cost is $20.00 per dog and all proceeds benefit GoodDogz.org (and help us keep dogs out of shelters!). Sunday and Monday, May 30th & 31st, 2004
An Interview on The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants with Clairvoyant Laurie Conrad has been added to the Almost Heaven's Informative Pet Articles page. "You’ve written a book of true stories about how you began to sense the spiritual lives of animals by observing them closely in your everyday life. Laurie, why did you write this book?" Read the answer to this question as well as others...read article
Gordie has found a new home.
Congratulations to Joyce Riggs our Camp JackPot Raffle Winner!!
Dog Days Productions is holding a "Do You Look Like Your Dog" Competition to be considered for their book of the same name and prizes will be issued to winners. All pooches are welcome to enter. There are categories for each AKC breed and Mixed breeds too. Click HERE to get all the details by visiting their website.
Boddington has been adopted.
"Photographing your Golden Moments" by Lar Shackelford has been added to the Almost Heaven's Informative Pet Articles page. Photographing your new puppy or your veteran canine model is not as easy as we'd like it to be but a few tips can be a big helper when it's "lights, camera, action time" to capture a portrait of your Golden friends ...read story. Lucky Bear & Gypsy have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes. Gypsy is about 2 years old, and has a wonderful disposition.
2005 Golden Retriever, puppy, mixed and funny calendars are now available at the Almost Heaven Gift Store. A portion of every sale assists in the care of an Almost Heaven rescued Golden.
"Angels
Among Us" by Willow Miranda has been added to the Almost
Heaven's Informative
Pet Articles page. Have you ever wondered about the people
who rescue abused, abandoned, or stray pets? ...read
story
"Bathing
Your Dog - Step by Step" by Sheri Huttner has been added
to the Almost Heaven's Informative
Pet Articles page. Tips and instructions for bathing your
pooch...read article Heather has been adopted. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM - Doggie
Happy Hour at the Old Town Holiday Inn Select Courtyard- Old
Town Alexandria, VA. Come and meet furry friends for an enjoyable
evening featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres and happy hour
specials. Gourmet biscuits and water are served for all the dogs.
For directions to Doggie Happy Hour and the Old Town Holiday Inn
Select, Click
Here.
Get more information by reading "Dogs save lives at blood bank": [The
Frederick News-Post ] May 13, 2004; "In exchange for
their donations, Dr. Davis said all animals receive free diagnostic
tests and blood typing. Other benefits include yearly heartworm
testing and a free unit of blood for each donated if the dog ever
needs a transfusion...The pets' owners have the benefit of knowing
that each donation can save up to four animals."
Raleigh, Gordie & Nicky have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes. Gordie is about 3 years old, and is without a doubt THE perfect
dog for therapy work. We have added Missing Pets - Lost & Found Pet Resources.
The warm & sunny weather offers many opportunities for you & your pet to get outside and enjoy FUN times in the sun. It can also lead to situations which may cause your canine friend harm; read: Summer Care Tips for You and Your Pets [HSUS] to keep your furry friends safe.
Dr. June McNicholas said, "research has shown that pets can have a positive effect. Men with cats and dogs have been shown to have lower blood pressure. In one study nearly nine out of 10 breast cancer patients said their pets had provided valuable support. And in another, pets were shown to help people come to terms with bereavement"...read "Psychologist: patients need pets": ©2004 United Press International, [TheWashingtonTimes.com] Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Interested in more info on the healing effects of our canine companions? Read: Dog was all the medicine she needed by Jill Porter, March 11, 2003 [The Philly News.com]
Send a Free E-Card just to say Hello, to let someone know you are thinking about him/her, or to give someone a smile on his/her birthday!!
Is your pet a member of your family? Don't want to leave that family member in a kennel or at home when you travel? ... read the AKC's "Canine Travel Tips" and Airline Policies for Shipping Dogs (PDF format- Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). Also check out: http://www.doggonefun.com/ and http://www.doggonefun.com/ for national lists of hotels, campgrounds, resorts and bed-and-breakfasts for you and your furry family members.
"...courts are being forced to re-examine laws that often date back more than a century, to a time when animals were regarded as mere property"...read "Splitting up the pack: Custody battles over pets can get hairy" by Marie Szaniszlo, [BostonHerald.com] Sunday, May 2, 2004. A golden retriever from Florida has won the National Hero Dog award for attacking a poisonous coral snake that was lurking near his owners...read "Florida Dog Wins Hero Award For Fighting Poisonous Snake" by Associated Press, [WPTV news channel 5] May 5, 2004.
Benji & Other Wonderful Doggy movies, check them out in our Gift Store. A percentage of all sales are donated to Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary --- Help Save a Golden!!
Rusty has been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes. Smoochie & Stanley have been adopted. |
Almost Heaven's June Pin or Magnet is available for order in 
Lucky Bear's approx. 5 years old. He is an absolute sweetheart
& doesn't let his 3 legs slow him down in the least.
Raleigh's approx. 1 year old. He is friendly, energetic and gets
along well with other pets.
Nicky is approx. 2 yrs old. He seems to get along with other pets,
and is very affectionate.
We mourn the passing of our Dusty. On May 1, 2004, Dusty passed on
to 
Rusty is approx. 8 years old and is housebroken and exceptionally
affectionate.