Crazy for Critters

Pets or Family Members? For Americans, it's about even

An Associated Press story says so. Click here to read it.

Cocktails & Critters

Bar Rosso Teams Up with Humane Society to Host "Pooches & Piccolini"

Wine, dine, and save the animals!

 

WHO:              Bar Rosso Restaurant & Vinoteca

                        Humane Society of Greater Miami

 

WHAT:            Bar Rosso Restaurant and Vinoteca, downtown Aventura's newest neighborhood hotspot, will host "Pooches & Piccolini", a charity event to benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami's Adopt-a-Pet program.  Guests will enjoy two complimentary cocktails, as well as Bar Rosso's signature piccolini such as Italian grilled cheese with Robiola, chopped herbs and truffle oil on focaccia bread; crispy artichokes with chipotle aioli; goat cheese arancini; and tuna tartare.  And to make the event extra special, guests are invited to bring their furry friends along to enjoy the ambiance.

 

WHEN:            6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

                        Wednesday, July 1, 2009

 

WHERE:           Bar Rosso Restaurant & Vinoteca

                        19004 NE 29^th Avenue

Aventura, FL 33180

 

COST:              $25 donation at the door.  All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami's Adopt-a-Pet program.

CONTACT:       RSVP to Bar Rosso at (305) 933-3418. 

 

Dogs in Art

Great story and pictures today in the Herald about artwork featuring dogs. It's being exhibited at South Florida libraries. Click here for the story.

Art for the Animals

What: Gallery Reception and fundraiser featuring works from faculty and students from Miami International University of Art & Design, surrounding universities and local artists. Handmade ceramic multi-use tiles will be available for $10 each, with all proceeds going to two local "no kill" shelters: Pet Rescue and Paws4you.

When: Opening Reception July 16, 5pm-8pm. Exhibition continues through August 14. On-Site pet adoption on opening day.

 Where: Main Gallery of Miami International University of Art & Design, 1501 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The Gallery is open to the public, free, 8 am - 8pm, Monday-Saturday. Parking is available in the Omni Garage: $6 per hour.

For more information on Miami International University of Art & Design, visit mymiu.com.

 

Rescue a Pet; Get Goodies

What:              To promote animal rescue, Whole Foods Market of Coral Springs offers anyone who adopts a dog from an animal shelter a complimentary "Rescue Me Doggy Bag" full of pet products while supplies last. Each bag includes an organic cotton 365 Everyday Value(tm) dog collar, 1 lb. bag of Halo Purely For Pets brand Wild Salmon dog food, sample sizes of their Liv-a-Littles dog treats, herbal pet shampoo and herbal healing salve in addition to a $5 coupon valid towards the $25 purchase of any pet products available at the natural & organic foods store located at 810 University Drive.

 

Who:               Customers are required to show written proof of dog adoption dated June 15, 2009 or later to the store's customer service desk to redeem their free gift until supplies run out. Limit one "Rescue Me Doggy Bag" per household. No purchase necessary. See store for details.  

                       

Where:           Whole Foods Market  810 University Dr., Coral Springs            

                        Phone: 954-753-8000

Surf's Up!

This image provided by Purina, Maximus of San Diego competes during Surf Dog Competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Dog Beach in San Diego, Calif. on Friday, June 12, 2009.

(AP Photo/Purina, Gus Ruelas)

Suspect Arrested in Cat Killings

He's a neighborhood kid who is said to love dogs. I'm interested in the evidence.Click here for the story and photo - also links to related stories.

Blog Off the Air

Until Monday. Have a good weekend.

Now, let's prohibit them from reproducing.......

By Tom Brennan

Tampa Tribune, Fla.

Jun. 11 -- TAMPA -- Mr. Snuggles will be getting a new home. A month after the mixed-breed was left in a locked vehicle outside Tampa's Ikea store May 6, the dog's owners agreed Wednesday to surrender ownership to Hillsborough County Animal Services.

Agency officials say they have been swamped with requests to adopt Mr. Snuggles.

"Take a good look; that's what you lost," Hillsborough County Judge Nick Nazaretian told the dog's owners, Amy Chantarak and Paul Durrance, as he held up a photo of Mr. Snuggles. "That loving puppy.

"You decided not to give him love. You gave him heat."

Nazaretian ordered them to pay $400 to cover the cost of boarding Mr. Snuggles and any related medical costs. He also prohibited Chantarak and Durrance from owning an animal in Hillsborough County.

A shopper notified authorities of a dog locked in a black Mazda in the Ikea parking lot. The vehicle's windows were cracked, but the dog was panting heavily. The temperature outside was about 90 degrees, animal officers said, but would have topped 120 degrees in the car. An officer used a baton to free the pup.

Animal Services sued to get custody of Mr. Snuggles.

Sgt. Pam Perry, investigation manager for the agency, said the dog only survived ecause he's young. An older dog probably would have died, she said. "He was a very lucky puppy."

Chantarak was more than an hour late for the hearing; Durrance said she was at a job interview.

"What piece of furniture is worth your dog's life?" the judge asked her.

He asked whether she would turn on her car's air conditioning when she left court.

"Of course," she replied.

"It is OK for you, but not your dog?" Nazaretian said.

Chantarak, 19, has been cited with animal cruelty in the incident and has a court date scheduled for July 6. She also was cited with animal cruelty in December 2007 after leaving her Chihuahua in her car overnight, Animal Services officials said. Chantarak missed the court hearing and later told investigators the dog was run over. That case is pending in Pinellas County.

And Once You Get an Everglades Kitty............

Fix Fluffy for Half Price Offer Extended

- In an effort to prevent the births of potentially thousands of unwanted kittens the Humane Society of Broward County offered half price spays and neuters for kittens between the ages of 8 - 16 weeks during the month of May.  Just two weeks into the month more than 90 surgeries have been scheduled or performed for kittens.  Due to the huge response the half price spay/neuter offer for kittens will be extended until the end of August. 

Prices are normally $40.00 for females and $25.00 for males but if you schedule your kitten for an appointment the cost will be just $20.00 for females and $12.50 for males.  Vaccinations will also be available for an additional fee. 

"Having extended the offer, we hope to sterilize more than 500 kittens over the next few months.  Our veterinarians are very comfortable performing the early age sterilization procedure," said Cherie Wachter Director of Marketing at the shelter.

To schedule an appointment call 954-463-7729 or email spayneuter@hsbroward.com  

The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization supported by donations from companies and people who want to help us help the homeless animals.  For more information call 954-989-3977 or visit our website at www.humanebroward.com to see pets available for adoption, make a donation or find out about upcoming events.