May 2005 Blog Archive - Almost Heaven

Foxtail is a common annual grass usually considered a weed, not to be confused with the standard flower variety. The grassy weed-type version is very dangerous to pets with access to it, not only your canine companion. Find out how to identify Foxtail and the dangers to pets by reading the article "Foxtail Grass Dangerous to Dogs" by Marilyn Pokorney.

Tess, Thomas and Chandler have been adopted.

Golden Angel Diane Hopkins is wrapping her gentle, loving wings around Mr. Wilson. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel too.

"Everyone knows that dogs are social animals that adapt wonderfully well to human society. But sometimes our expectations don't quite match reality, and our canine friends act out with puzzling behaviors that seem inappropriate to us. Even friendly, well-adjusted dogs need strong leadership to be good citizens. We'll talk about the ways that human social structure is compatible with--and where it collides with--your dog's social inclinations. We'll look briefly into aggression and fearfulness, and we'll talk a lot about where the boundaries should be in every interaction involving a dog. Come make friends!"

-Laura Costas, One-on-One Dog Training

The Big Bad Woof is an upscale, holistically-oriented pet supply retail store offering premium, high-end and organic pet foods and supplies.

Golden Angel Mike Kiger is wrapping his strong and protective wings around Chance in Memory of his beloved Golden, Little Guy, who is waiting for him at Rainbow Bridge. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel too.

Almost Heaven's Jenny McMurtrie June 2005 Golden Retriever Print Design #7 and Pin/Magnet Design #5 are now available!

Get more details or order yours now by visiting Almost Heaven's Gift Store.

 

5/24/05 - Take Your Dog To Work Day®

Take Your Dog To Work Day® is an event so big and so important that more than 10,000 companies from around the world will be celebrating along with you.

Take Your Dog To Work Day® was created to help homeless dogs find good homes and lifelong companionship. These dogs have great personalities and a lot of unconditional love to give.

The idea behind Take Your Dog To Work Day® is simple—encourage businesses to devote one special day to dogs and their owners as a means of spreading the word about what great companions dogs truly make.

As the creator of this annual event, Pet Sitters International believes that by allowing dogs in the workplace, co-workers who have never before experienced the love and companionship of a dog, or have forgotten the joy that a pet can bring to their lives, will be motivated to adopt dogs from their local shelters, humane societies or rescue groups.

18th Annual Bark in the Park Date: Saturday June 18th, 2005 Time: 9 am – 3 pm (Rain or Shine) Where: 1601 Nicodemus Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 For more information or directions, call 410-833-2387 Directions Web Site: http://www.hsbcanimals.org/news.asp

The Perfect Play Date for you and your pooch! All animals are welcome!! Games run from 9 am – 2 pm ... Contests run from 2 pm –3 pm. Activities include Health and Wellness Fair: Keep your best friend fit and healthy! Live Music, Blessing of the Animals, And much, much more.

Cost is $5 per person, $10 for the first dog, $7 for each additional dog, and children under 12 are admitted free with a pet food or supply donation. All Proceeds Benefit Shelter Animals! Since there are lots of fun things for both participants and non-participants in the games and since this is a fund raising event to benefit the shelter animals the entry fee applies to all people and animals whether or not they participate in the games

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

Gabby is a perfect lady. Her owners were ill and could no longer care for her. Gabby's housebroken, likes other dogs, doesn't mind cats, likes kids, and is an easy going girl

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

10 week old Tess is sweet, loving, and is a smart little darling!

 

Frederick County Humane Society 2005 Walk-N-Wag Date: Saturday June 11th, 2005 Time: Registration starts at 9:00 AM Where: Frederick's Baker Park Frederick, MD Directions Contact: Phone: (301) 494-8300 Click Here to Register Online or fax it to: (301) 694-8305 Web Site: http://www.walk-n-wag.com

Dogs of all sorts and their families walk one mile through Baker Park, then hang out afterward to compete for the silliest pet trick or best begging. Your dog can get his paw read or an identity microchip embedded in his back. Register beforehand and collect pledges (raise $20 and get a goody bag, $500 and a digital camera). There's a registration party June 9 at the Humane Society, 5712D Industry Lane, 4-7 p.m. Walk begins at 11 a.m.

Live entertainment Kevin and Dale Experience. Contests: Silliest Pet Trick, Best Beggar, Owner/Dog Look-Alike, Best Tail Wagger, Doggie Musical Chairs and SkyHoundz Flying Disc Local Championship.

Golden Angel Robbin Orndorff is wrapping her delicate and loving and wings around Chance. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel too.

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BROOD Ramble 2005 "Fun for Hounds & Humans Alike" When: Saturday, May 28, 2005 Time: Registration starts at 9:00 am Where: Williamsport, MD At the canal along Riverbottom Park and Diane Morgan's house Directions Information: Phone: (301)770-7170 or Email: ramble@brood-va.org The Ramble is a three-mile walk along the shady C&O Canal, but people can turn back at any time. After the walk... it's off to Diane's house for food, auctions, raffles, music by the Delaware Rag, costume contests (Best 60s Get Up) and socializing in five fences-in acres! * Rain? No problem! BROOD has reserved the Washington County Agricultural Center in case there is inclement weather. Out-of-Towners Party Friday Night Come to the out-of-towners party in Friday night at Diane's. for info click --» Directions. We ask only for a donations of food. The party starts at 6:00 pm, or stop by earlier if you want... someone will be there! Red Roof Inn in Williamsport reservations 301-582-3500. This Is BROOD's BIGGEST Fundraiser of the year... Please Help!

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5th Annual Springfield Paws on Parade
(in the Springfield Days Parade)
When: Saturday, June 4th, 2005
Where: Lake Accotink
7500 Accotink Park Road
Springfield, Virginia 22151
Directions
Information
Phone: 703-569-0285

Participation is as easy as digging a hole! The 5th Annual Springfield Day Paws on Parade (*.pdf). Treats and prizes for all dogs! Lots of humans along the parade route to cheer the pooches on. Register by calling Supervisor Dana Kauffman's office at 703-971-6262 or Lake Accotink Park Monday through Friday at 703-569-0285. There will be no fee for parking on June 4th.

•   9:30 am: Meet at the parade staging area at Springfield Swim and Racquet Club at 7400 Highland Street
• 10:00 am: Parade step off (Parade ends at Springfield Plaza)

Dakota and Joy have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Dakota is an attractive boy that gets along with other dogs, is housebroken and knows basic obedience commands.

Joy fits her name to a "T". She likes other dogs, is housebroken and knows basic obedience commands.

Our Happy Endings....

Stuart	Toby (formerly Bufus)
Atticus and Jordie (formerly Geordie, Gordo)	Bullet

Visit Almost Heaven's Happy Endings Page to see additional photos and read the wonderful things their new families have to say.

"All Marion Earley wanted to do was get her 82-pound golden retriever, Stone, into the car. But the dog bolted, and the retractable leash Earley was using wrapped around her finger and amputated the tip of it." ... Read about the injuries cauased by retractable leashes in the article Danger on the leash by Rocky Scott, Democrat Staff Writer [Tallahassee Democrat, Sun, May. 08, 2005].

Does this mean retractable leashes should be banned? In the article Danger on the leash an employee of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's clearinghouse is reported to have said "a search for dog leash injuries reported over the past four years produced about 35 documented cases of injuries caused by retractable leashes." Certainly this information should be compared to the number of retractable leashes sold in the United States. Perhaps it is a decision that should not be taken without forethought. However, it should ultimately be the consumer's choice on the type of leash that meets his/her needs.

flexi leash, a major manufacturer of the retractable leash, provides a list of Safety Precautions and Directions that should be reviewed prior to considering the use of a retractable leash.

Golden Angel William V. Smith is expanding his gentle and caring wings around both Cylde and Mr. Wilson. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel too.

Bullet has been adopted.

Kenny has had some rough handling somewhere along the way, and he has "quirks" that are easily dealt with here, but make him unadoptable to the average family. For that reason, we have accepted him as a permanent resident, and a member of our Almost Heaven family.

Eddie has been adopted.

Titan, Thome, Aspen have been adopted.

Snickers has been adopted.

Golden Angel Candis Johnson has hugged her tender and caring wings around Chance. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel too.

Golden Angels David Curtis and Scott Jones have wrapped their warm and caring wings around Chance. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel too.

Tara has been added to Almost Heaven's webpage listing of Cool Canines - Golden Retrievers in Action page.

Sophie Delezio, 4-year-old, who lost her feet and the fingers from one hand after suffering burns to 85 per cent of her body when a car crashed into her child-care centre in December 2003, was showing how many cups of food she gives her new best friend and highly trained assitance dog Tara, a golden retriever. Learn more about how Tara assists Sophie by reading the article "A Faithful Friend for a Difficult Journey" by Richard Macey [The Sydney Morning Herald].

"As Americans' emotional bond with their animals continues to deepen, so does the desire to stay connected to them even after they have passed. But for some, that tasteful cremation urn on the fireplace mantle just doesn't cut it. So they turn to companies such as Mansfield's Pet Preservation Specialist"...Read the article "Some Want to Keep Pets Around Forever" by Newsday [The Daily News, Longview, WA].

Snickers and Aspen have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

1 year old Snickers is a wonderful boy with a calm, trainable personality.

Aspen is about as close to perfect as you can get! He's handsome, likes other canines and is housebroken.

Chance

Chance and Mr. Wilson are Almost Heaven's newest Sanctuary Residents. Each of these dear souls are in need of medical care, love and attention. Find out more about the issues these wonderful boys are dealing with by visiting Almost Heaven's Sanctuary Residents.

Mr. Wilson