28June2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on...
Pet Chamber of Commerce and PETCO got together for an amazing saturday in Doral, FL. Adoptable Pets were on hand from the Humane Society of Greater Miami and several Chamber members were on hand including Florida Pet Book.
Take a look at their photo album for the event below:
23June2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on..; Florida Pet Book.
Come one, come all to Pet Chamber of Commerce’s PETastic Saturday Event this Saturday at the Doral, FL Petco at 1635 NW 107th Ave.
We’ll see you there from 10AM-2PM. Well behaved and leashed pets are always welcome!
14June2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Pet Gazette.
The communities of Cutler and Palmetto Bay are breathing a sigh a relief now that the 18 year old cat killer Tyler Weinman has been arrested on 19 counts of Animal Cruelty. Since he is 18 that opens the gates for him to be charged as an adult with each cat murder carrying a 6 month in prison term. If punished to the full extent he would be in prison for close to 10 years.
Many hope that this will bring the killings to an end, but there are those who wonder if he acted alone. We have forwarded and will continue to forward any information or suspicious blog activity to the authorities. We find any such cruelty or praise of animal cruelty to be despicable. It was said that his own activities on social networking sites are what brought him to the attention of authorities. If he does have accomplices we hope that justice swiftly finds and imprisons them as well…
An early morning statement by State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle:
”Our communities of Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay have been on edge for many weeks now because of the horrific and unspeakable slaughterings of many of their beloved feline pets,” it said.
“I sincerely hope that with his arrest, the residents will feel relieved and their cats will be safe once again. It is expected that the vicious crimes that have plagued these communities will not be repeated.”
9June2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on...
| New Image |
 Thanks to graphic designer Eddy White, we have a whole new image. You will see our new logo on our web page and on our logo items at Cafe Press - www.cafepress.com/petsincondos.org. You can order from many different styles and colors of t-shirts, and also mugs. water bottles, dog shirts, pet bowls, mugs, bumper stickers, magnets. Click HERE to see a larger version of our beautiful new logo.
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Humana recognizes the value of companion animals
 Humana Inc. and Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc. today announced a South Florida sponsorship agreement. Humana is now a corporate sponsor of the South Florida-based, grassroots pet advocacy health organization.
Citizens for Pets in Condos advocates the health benefits of having pets as companions for seniors and other South Floridians, supported by Humana and also noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention For example, Humana recently featured the health benefits of companion pets on its Web site: “Paws and Take Notice” - Citizens for Pets in Condos has an exhaustive list of these benefits at www.petsincondos.org/benefits.html.
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies, with approximately 10.6 million medical members. Humana is a full-service benefits-solutions company, offering a wide array of health and supplementary benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals.
Over its 48-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio. Humana is Florida’s largest Medicare health benefits company with nearly half a million members statewide, and is one of South Florida’s leading health benefits employers with more than 350,000 commercial, Medicare and individual health plan members, and more than 2,000 associates based in South Florida. More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company’s Web site at http://www.humana.com. Read the full press release HERE.
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4June2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on..; Florida Pet Book.
Thanks to reader Toni who gave us a “heads-up” on this event!
ArtWalk Saturday June 20th!
Bring your pooch to Downtown Hollywood for a fido-friendly ArtWalk following an afternoon at the Dogs Of Summer ArtsPark event
Visit art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork. Enjoy live music, yappy hour, doggy portraits/caricatures, and fun filled activities for all. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and doggy dining will be served at participating businesses. ArtWalk maps available at: Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
Also featuring live music on 2028 Harrison Street by Blues/Swing band JP Soars & The Red Hots from 7 to 10pm
For more information please visit http://downtownhollywood.com/
2June2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Adopt A Pet!!! TODAY!; Florida Pet Book.
From Aileen Sanchez at MDAS:
* Our average intake is 2500-3500 but for the month of May, 4000 animals were admitted
* The greatest number of animals at any given time in the shelter was 467, but today we housing 565 animals
* We ran out of cages and are now putting together hurricane crates
* Please help us (even an hour or two will help) spot clean in B, C and adoptions and assist adopters-we are drowning, short staffed and really need help asap-this is a crisis!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
VOLUNTEER
If you are not a volunteer and would like to become one, please attend our next orientation. No need to RSVP. Orientations are held at: Miami-Dade Animal Services 7401 NW 74 St, Miami, FL 33166.
If you are already a volunteer, no need to email me your schedule, just show up.
Thanks!
June
Thursday, June 4, 5 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 6, 10 – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 11, 5 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 5 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 10 – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 25, 5 – 7 p.m.
ADOPT
Help us spread the word about 4 things: 1- Adopting a shelter pet, 2-Educating owners about putting identification on their pet (microchip, rabies tag, id tag) 3- Volunteering, 4- Making a donation (disinfectable toys, financial donation online or at shelter)
Thanks!
Aileen Sanchez
Volunteer & Mobile Adoption Liaison
Miami Dade Animal Services
www.miamidade.gov/animals
Direct: 305-805-1778
Cell: 305-877-5458
Fax: 305-805-1619
7401 NW 74 St, Miami, FL 33166
30May2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Florida Pet Book.
22May2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Florida Pet Book; Pet Gazette.
Stuff like this really turns our stomach and irks us BIG TIME… How could someone be so sadistic to a poor cat. We post this so everyone can be on the lookout and help stop this deranged individual.
14May2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Florida Pet Book; Tips to keep your pet Healthy..
Fort Lauderdale, FL – 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.
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.
6May2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on...
The pet chamber of commerce is working to unite pet businesses everywhere by creating a united group that brings about change, supports adoption, and helps it’s members prosper in these tough times.
So take a moment and check them out at www.petchamberofcommerce.org
They also support adoption/spay/neuter as the best option to combat pet overpopulation.
20April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Adopt A Pet!!! TODAY!.
If not you ~~ perhaps you know someone or perhaps you could forward this to your animal loving friends
We are trying to find a foster home for 6-8 weeks STARTING THIS COMING FRIDAY for 2 spayed adult female Pomeranians, 10 & 11 years old weighing 4 and 7 pounds respectively.
They are housebroken, happy and healthy. Their owner says they hardly ever bark and are used to being alone while their dad works all day. They are pretty low maintenance.
Grateful Paws will cover all costs…
We don’t have a lot of time…
If I am not home, try my cell 954-579-3753
Jan Milbyer
GRATEFUL PAWS DOG & CAT RESCUE, INC.
A No-Kill, Not-for Profit (501c3) Animal Rescue Organization
EMAIL IS BEST! gratefulpaws@bellsouth.net
954-462-8840 eves after 8pm and weekends
Fax: 1-866-600-5945
Visit our adoptable animals at http://www.gratefulpawsrescue.petfinder.org
17April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Florida Pet Book.
6April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Florida Pet Book.
PetChatRadio.com sat down for a one-on-one interview with Rick and Sparky on Saturday, April 4th in Coral Gables. Click here to listen in to part one of their interview. It will play in three parts over the next 3 weeks.
4April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on...
Come “get fresh” with PetNet at the Lime Fresh Mexican Grill’s Midtown Grand Opening and help support the Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet. Enjoy fun giveaways and the dynamic sounds of Mariachi Las Estrellas while sampling assorted Lime food specials. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a taco bar will be available.
Well-behaved dogs welcome! Lime will be presenting a donation check and a portion of the store’s April sales to the Humane Society of Greater Miami. The restaurant will also be providing complimentary valet parking.
Location: 3401 North Miami Avenue, Suite 100, Miami, FL. Click here to see the official event flyer.
Please RSVP to Rachel Zall at (786) 402-3555 or Rachelz@limefreshmexicangrill.com.
3April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on..; Florida Pet Book.
Book Reading (With Sparky)3April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Florida Pet Book.
Once again, we are happy to announce that this month we broke TWO records!!! We beat our monthly adoption record in January (701) and sent 743 pets to their forever homes in the month of March!! And, our rescue groups transferred 433 shelter pets in the month of March-the highest number ever!!! To all of you who devote so much time and effort caring and saving our shelter pets-thank you!
With Gratitude,
Dr. Pizano
2April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on...
1April2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Florida Pet Book.
Article found on Becker and Poliakoff’s “Florida Condo and HOA Law Blog: Pets Just May be the Right Medicine (http://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/2009/03/articles/fair-housing/emotional-assistance/service-petsanimals/pets-just-may-be-the-right-medicine/)
Be sure to read the comments by Barbara Feeney on the advisory board of Citizens for Pets in Condos.
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There are several animal law conferences coming up in south Florida. (Note that the topics go beyond laws related to pets.):
4/2/2009, 6 – 7 PM, Talk and book signing by PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews – “Challenging the Law on Behalf of Animals,” Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, 3305 College Ave., Ft. Lauderdale-Davie. Mathews is the author of the acclaimed memoir Committed. This presentation is free and open to the public and has been certified by the Florida Bar for one hour of ethics CLE credit. A reception and book signing will follow and are open to the public as well.
4/3/2009, 12:30 – 5:30 PM, UM’s Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) annual Annual Spring Symposium, Alma Jennings Student Lounge, University of Miami, 1311 Miller Drive. Coral Gables, FL. See the event flyer at http://www.petsincondos.org/UMAnimalLawSymposium2009.pdf.
Find more events on our calendar page, www.petsincondo.org/calendar.htm
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The Lincoln Hound Society has added a link to our web site at http://www.nonprofitpages.com/lincolnhoundsociety/leashlinks.html. They are located in California, a state where the right to have pets in association-run housing has already been won:
California already has a law to allow pets: California Civil Code Section 1360.50, effective Jan 2001. It states that:
’No governing documents shall prohibit an owner of a separate interest within a common interest development from keeping at least one pet within the
common interest development subject to reasonable rules and regulations of the association.” The law also applies to mobile home parks.
Under California law, “governing documents,” by the way, includes “operating rules.”’
Read a speech by CA Senator Tom McClintock in favor of California’s AB 860*: AB 860: Of Poodles and Freedom
Activists in California are working to remove any limit to reasonable number of pets. Citizens for Pets in Condos wants to see multiple pets allowed, within reason, because having other animal buddies often prevents or minimizes some behavior issues.
A few years after AB 860* was enacted, and pets were allowed in condos, Kathy Riordan, Commissioner, LA AnimalServices stated that “the kill rates in our shelters are going down; something is working.” Fewer animals are euthanized (killed) when there are more choices for placing them!
*the number of bill that resulted in California Civil Code Section 1360.5.
OTHER STUFF
MY cat Spike is in a photo contest. Please vote for him. He is #35 at http://petdoc.com/poll/choose-petdoccoms-most-awwdorable-pet-round-1-2. Read more about him here, from when he was Pet of the Week at Florida Pets Network: http://www.floridapets.net/catspike.html. My very photogenic fellow has “starred” in a number of magazine and newspaper articles, and TV segments to “represent” Citizens for Pets in Condos.
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(my signature) from Maida
Please sign the petition to allow pets, link in upper left at www.petsincondos.org
Check out our PSA at http://www.youtube.com/AllowPetsInCondos
7March2009
Posted by Louie G Pup under: Events!! Get your groove on..; Florida Pet Book.
Florida Pet Book was the only Florida Pet Magazine to Attend the Humane Society of Broward County’s Walk for the Animals 2009. Check out the slide show below!
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