October 2004 Blog Archive -
Almost Heaven
Coty, Prince, Tater and Braden have been adopted.
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10/29/04
- Pet Tattoo Clinic
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Pet Tattoo Clinic - Weber's
Pet Supermarket 14508g Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151
Saturday November 13th, 2004
10am to 1pm
Contact:
Phone: 703-799-9390
Email: spcanova@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.spcanova.org/
Information: The SPCA of Northern Virginia
will be holding its twice-yearly pet tattoo clinic on Saturday,
13th November. Tattoos will be performed by Tommy and Nancy Mantlo
from Richmond, well-known pet tattooists with over 25 years experience.
This is a great opportunity to protect your pets from theft, or
in case they get lost. You'll choose the alpha-numeric combination
to be tattooed on your pet, and you'll choose the service to register
it with. Cost: $15 if you sign up ahead of the date, $18 for walk-ins.
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10/28/04
- Holiday
Photos of Your Pet
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Holiday Photos by Pawprint
Photography
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November 21, 2004
Holiday Portraits
Olde Towne Pet Resort
Springfield, VA
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December 4, 2004
Holiday Portraits
Fur-get Me Not Pet Care
Arlington, VA |
December 5, 2004
Holiday Portraits
Doggy Do Right
Leesburg, VA |
Call (703) 354-3736 for additional information
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10/27/04
- Halloween Sale at Almost Heaven's
Cafe Press Store
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Brrrrrrr - Look What's Here...The Halloween
Shivers & Sweatshirt Sale! Great prices for adding layers to combat
fright-night chillers and blizzards' bane. Check out the goods
by clicking HERE.
$4.00 OFF ALL Sweatshirts
& Hoodies -- ENDS on November 1, 2004
Use the coupon Code: CPSWEATSAL
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10/26/04
- Almost Heaven's 2004 Ornament
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Designed
by Jenny McMurtrie, each ornament is handpainted, signed and dated.
Do not miss out on yours as quantities are limited. Click
HERE
to order yours today!!
Pacino has been adopted.
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10/24/04
- New Golden Angel
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Lex,
has found his own caring Golden Angel: Laura Munder. Find out how you can become an
Almost Heaven Golden Angel.
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10/23/04
- Another Almost Heaven Happy Ending
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Teddy is yet
another Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary furkid
who has found a loving family. Visit Almost Heaven's Happy
Endings Page to read what his new family has to say about
him.
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10/22/04
- Another Almost Heaven Happy Ending
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Biscuit (formely known to us as Harry) is
another Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary furkid
who has found a loving family. Visit Almost Heaven's Happy
Endings Page to read what his new family has to say about
him.
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10/20/04
- An Almost Heaven Happy Ending
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Journey is Almost Heaven Golden Retriever
Rescue & Sanctuary furkid who has found a loving family. Visit
Almost Heaven's Happy
Endings Page to read what his new family has to say about
him.
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10/17/04
- New Resident at Our Sanctuary
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Eddie
is such a sweetheart. He was found as a stray... We can only guess
he may have been dumped due to his health. He has tested postive
for heartworm and treatment will be expensive. Eddie is seeking
positive thoughts for his speedy and complete recovery. He would
also love to have a Sponsor of his very own.
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10/16/04
- New Goldens Available for Adoption
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Pacino, Prince,
Braden and Coty have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable
Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.
Prince
is 7 1/2 years old, and though a big boy, he is gentle and sweet.
Pacino is only 2 or 3 years old, with a quiet, laid back personality
that would fit in anywhere.
Coty
is such a wonderful dog!! He's 6 1/2 years old, housebroken, loves
other pets
Braden is only about a year old with a wonderful
outgoing personality.
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10/15/04
- Giving Away You Fur-Friend
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A touching story about giving away the
canine you love. Read: "Goodbye,
Homer - Can you ever give away a dog you love?" by Jon
Katz [MSN.com].
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10/14/04
- New Golden Available for Adoption
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Tater has been added to Almost Heaven's
list of Adoptable Golden's
Looking for Forever Homes.
Tater is about 3 yrs old and
housebroken. She loves children and is happy girl with a big smile.
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10/13/04
- New Retriever Mix Available for Adoption
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Lucky Dog has been added to Almost Heaven's
list of Adoptable Golden's
Looking for Forever Homes as a courtesy listing.
Lucky Dog is a Flat-coated Retriever / Golden Retriever Mix, almost
3 yrs old and housebroken.
He very sweet, mannerly, good with kids but because of his size
he may be a bit overwhelming for some little kids.
Abbie and Farley have been adopted.
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10/11/04
- Golden Angel in Need of Angels &
Good Wishes
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Bullet
was found limping. It was suspected he was hit by a vehicle. Sadly...
the cause of his injury was human cruelty. Bullet could certainly
use a few more Golden Angels and all Good Thoughts Wishing him a full
and complete recovery. Read Bullet's
story.
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10/10/04
- New Golden Angels
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Our
sanctuary resident, Beau,
has found not one but two caring Golden Angels: Robert K. Main
and Ann Marie Roina. Find out how you can become an
Almost Heaven Golden Angel.
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10/09/04
- Howl 'N' Wine Festival
- Frederick, MD
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Howl
'N' Wine Festival
When: Saturday October 23rd, 2004 Time: 3:00 PM
Where: Along Carroll Creek behind the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Frederick, MD
Cost: $20 Donation, Students $10
Register Online
or call us at (301) 694-8300 ext. 0
Web Site: http://www.fchs.org/howlnwine.htm
Have fun with your dog in costume while
sampling wonderful local wines and catered delights under early
autumn skies! Each person may bring one dog as a guest. All proceeds
benefit the FCHS and its programs.
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10/08/04
- Howl-O-Ween Dog Talent Show
- Springfield, VA
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Howl-O-Ween
Dog Talent Show, Costume Contest & Boneyard Hunt
When: October 23, 2004 Time: 5 7 p.m
Where: Lake Accotink
7500 Accotink Park Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: 703-569-0285
Web Site: http://www.LakeAccotinkPark.com
Are you and Fido ready for some howlin'
good Halloweeen fun? Time to start practicing those pet tricks
and trying on those coordinating outfits! Show off your furry
family member's unique talents and compete for special prizes
and treats! After the show and contest, take a short walk to the
tantalizing "boneyard" where treats are hidden for the dogs to
discover.
All dogs must be leashed and friendly toward other dogs, children
and people of all ages. $4 per dog. To register send participant's
name, address, telephone number, program title, and a check payable
to FCPA to Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield,
Virginia 22150 or call 703-569-0285 for credit card registrations
or more information. Rain date is October 30.
Journey has been adopted.
Lilly has been transferred to another rescue.
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10/01/04
- New Goldens Available for Adoption
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Lex, Barney Fife, Bo, Doogie Dog, Ruby,
Journey and Abbie have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable
Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.
Lex is almost 3 yrs old,
housebroken, gets along with most other dogs, and has lots of
pizazz!
Barney is only about a year old. He's very
loving and eager to please. 
Bo
is a 10 yr old sweetheart who lost her home and family when they
were assigned duty outside the US and couldn't take her with them.
Doogie,
about 7 yrs old, is a sweet fella who came to us when a family
member died.
Ruby,
6 yrs old, is a very sweet girl who came to us when her owner
could no longer care for her.
Journey, approx 3 yrs old, is a nice boy
who is Loving Life! 
Abbie
is a very good 6 yr old girl.
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