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THE HUNT OF HER LIFE, a full-color book by newspaper journalist and MySetterSam.com publisher Joseph A. Reppucci, is must reading for animal lovers of all ages. It has 60 color photos of dogs to illustrate the compelling story of Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog adopted at age 2 by Mr. Reppucci. Travel with them along a trail of life filled with surprising twists, sudden turns, mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and perhaps even God - in the same way. THE HUNT OF HER LIFE will take you on a captivating journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.Also find The Hunt of Her Life on:
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Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey project. For a one-time donation of $30, adopters will receive a special Adopt-A-Turkey certificate complete with color photo of a rescued turkey who resides at one of Farm Sanctuary’s shelters. For more information about adopting a turkey instead of eating one and to view this year’s “adoptable” turkeys, visit adoptaturkey.org or call 1-888-SPONSOR. Farm Sanctuary’s shelters in New York and California provide lifelong care for nearly 1,000 rescued farm animals. For more information, please visit the Farm Sanctuary.
Humane Society of the United States home foreclosure and financial crisis fund. The fund was created because of the sharp increase reported by shelters in the number of families unable to afford to keep or feed their pets. The money is used to assist local animal shelters and rescue organizations to help keep people and their pets together. Visit the Humane Society of the United States to make a donation.
Move America Forward care packages for military working dogs. The care packages that the pro-military organization sends to troops oversees now include items for dogs, such as rawhide bones, dog treats and chew toys. The group sends care packages on an ongoing basis and needs donations. Visit Move America Forward to make a donation to help pay for the supplies in the care packages.
American Humane Association Basic Animal Emergency Services. Training programs are for those interested in helping to respond to animals in emergency situations. Visit the American Humane Association for more information.
American Humane Association Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals Classes. Classes are geared toward professionals trained in disaster response, emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, animal shelter staff, animal control officers, veterinarians and vet technicians, animal handlers/trainers and Red Cross volunteers. Topics include: differences between temporary and co-location shelters; safety concerns; communication techniques; shelter setup; differences between human-made and natural disaster response; animal handling and demobilization procedures. For more information , visit the American Humane Association or send email to aestraining@americanhumane.org.
AKC Canine Health Foundation grants. Annual grants are awarded for one-year to two-year, in-depth research projects that examine causes, provide accurate diagnosis and prognosis and develop effective treatments for canine disease. CHF also funds short-term research throughout the year called ACORN grants. Researchers can submit research pre-proposals each year beginning in January. Once the pre-proposal period ends, the applications are initially reviewed by the a committee of experts in the application’s field of study. Visit the AKC Canine Health Foundation for more information.
American Red Cross Dog First Aid courses. Courses are held by local chapters across the United States. For more information and to find a local chapter, visit the American Red Cross.
Guide to Vet Tech Schools and Online Vet Tech Program. An unbiased list of every school that offers a veterinary technician program in the United States. For a comprehensive listing of schools, top animal care degrees and certificate programs, visit vettech.org.
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Owney the Dog Curriculum. A 60-page full-color curriculum guide features four different units that use the story of Owney the Dog to meet reading, writing, math, social studies, science and art standards. The lessons are designed to provide inspiring and meaningful interdisciplinary experiences in classrooms from kindergarten through third grade. A special online microsite has been created for the Owney curriculum that features a downloadable curriculum guide for teachers, which includes units on maps, jobs, tags and stories. Visit www.npm.si.edu/owneycurriculum.
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Owney the Dog free eBook. Owney the dog, the loveable and inspirational figure in mail-service history, is featured in Owney: Tales from the Rails, a new free eBook narrated and performed by country singer Trace Adkins. It is available online and as an Apple iPad app. The animated children’s story is available on the museum’s website www.postalmuseum.si.edu/owneyebook.
Hill's Science Diet behavioral and nutritional needs hot line. Owners can discuss special needs such as acclimating a pet into a new environment, obedience/house training, proper nutrition and fitness with experts trained by Dr. Jacqui Neilson of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. The pet line - 1-877-NEW PET LINE - is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday through Saturday.
America’s Family Pet Expo. The event - featuring more than 400 exhibitors and rescue groups - will be held April 20 to 22 at the OC Fair and Event Center on 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, California. It also will feature more than 1,000 animals, including dogs, cats, equine, birds, fish, llamas, pot bellied pigs, goats, rats, reptiles, rabbits and miniature horses For more information and to purchase tickets, visit PetExpoOC.org.
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum's Owney the Dog postage stamp 3-D viewing. The postage stamp can be viewed by a free iPhone app available from the Apple iTunes Store or the museum’s special webcam page at www.postalmuseum.si.edu/owneyapp. A multidimensional virtual Owney appears above the stamp. Owney barks, trots, sits and listens to postal train whistles in full 3-D. When the stamp is moved closer to the camera, details of Owney’s collar and some of the tags he received from his many travels can be seen. When viewed from a slight distance, the stamp can be moved around to see Owney from any side or angle. For more information about the National Postal Museum, visit www.postalmuseum.si.edu.
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ARIZONA
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA Medical Miracles Fund. The fund - established so donors could support the extra medical expenses and efforts that AAWL & SPCA takes on as part of its no-kill mission - seeks donations. For more information on how to donate, visit the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA and click on the Miracles Fund link on the home page.
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA military adoption discounts. Veterans and active military can get 10 percent off adoption fees or a free leash and collar for their new pet when they adopt, they can take a 10-percent discount on any training class offered by AAWL & SPCA. The shelter is located at 30 N. 40th Place, just north of Washington and east of 40th Street, in central Phoenix. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit AAWL & SPCA and click on Adoptable Pets.
CALIFORNIA
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center's 20th Annual Walk With The Animals. The family event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17, at Lake Evans in Fairmount Park, Riverside. The event features Bob Harper of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and Irish Wolfhounds from Wolfhoundrescue.org as grand marshals. Activities include a pancake breakfast, a performance by children from Butler Fearon O'Connor School of Irish Dance, a Kiss The Blarney Dog booth, pet costume contest, Muttley Crew K-9 Entertainment, Urban Search and Rescue demonstration, bake sale for people and pets, exhibitors, breed rescue groups, low-cost vaccinations and microchips, and raffle prizes. Visit Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center for more information.
FLORIDA
Humane Society of Pinellas 20th Anniversary Mutt Strut. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 at Eagle Lake Park in Largo. The strut is at 11 a.m. Visit Humane Society of Pinellas for more information.
Humane Society of Pinellas St. Petty's Day Party. The event - featuring contests, games and demonstrations - will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. March 17 at The Brown Boxer, Clearwater Beach. Visit Humane Society of Pinellas for more information.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay's 25th Bark in the Park. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 10 at Al Lopez Park. The event features a 1-mile walk, vendors and activities for pets and the family. For more information and to register, visit BarkInTheParkTampa.com.
LOUISIANA
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary adoption days. The adoption events are held from noon to 5 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in the St. Francis Thrift Store, 813 Florida St., Mandeville. Visit St. Francis Animal Sanctuary for more information.
MASSACHUSETTS
Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Eastern Massachusetts annual wine and chocolate-tasting event. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Shaw’s Center in Brockton. It will feature a silent auction fundraiser. Auction items include a lighthouse dinner for two, a trip to Los Angeles to see "Ellen" and a deluxe room at Boston's renowned Liberty Hotel. For ticket information and to see auction items, visit the APCSM.
Animal Rescue League of Boston’s 2012 Fur Ball. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 23, at the House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. It will feature DJ Big Missy, who will play hits of the 1970s and 1980s; dancing; a silent auction; and a “best dressed” competition. Those attending are encouraged to wear 1970s and 1980s attire. A VIP reception will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. For ticket information, go to Furballboston.org.
Pembroke Animal Hospital rabies clinic to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the hospital on 115 Mattakeesett St. (Route 14). It is open to dogs and cats Dogs must be kept on leashes and cats in carriers. Owners should bring proof of their pet’s prior rabies vaccination history. The price for the vaccine is $15, and payments can be made by cash or check. All proceeds will be donated to Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. For more information, call 781-293-5184.
Quincy Animal Shelter raffle for Bruins tickets. The tickets are for the Boston Bruins-Philadelphia Flyers game at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at TD Garden. In addition to the two premium executive suite tickets, the raffle winner will get a puck autographed by Brad Marchand, other Bruins items and a tour of the Sports Museum. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. The drawing will be held on March 3. Tickets can be purchased at Quincy Animal Shelter or by calling 617-376-1349.
Humane Society for Greater Nashua's Sponsor-a-Pet. Makes a great gift in honor of family members and friends. For just $1 a day, you can ensure that one animal in the shelter receives proper nutrition and a safe place to live (including a warm bed and toys. Make it $1.33 a day, and you can ensures that one animal in the shelter gets medical care and a microchip, too. Visit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua for more information.
Humane Society for Greater Nashua cell phones and ink cartridges recycle program. Donate your used cell phones and ink cartridges to the shelter to be discarded through the Funding Factory program. Individuals can drop off items at the humane society, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua. Businesses can receive prepaid shipping labels from Funding Factory with proceeds going to the humane society. Visit The Funding Factory for a list of qualifying cartridges and cell phones or the Humane Society for Greater Nashua for more information.
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center's 16th annual Hounds and Harriers Run. The event, which benefits the animal welfare center, will be held on Saturday, October 13, at South Street Recreation Area of Loantaka Park in Morris Township. The main event, which is limited to 150 participants, begins at 10 a.m. It involves a 3-mile run with people and their dogs on roads and park trails, including a rugged horse trail section with possible hazards such as roots, ruts and mud. The paws from the past event, which is limited to 14 dogs that have previously run the 3-mile run but can no longer do so because of age or disability, begins at 9:30 a.m. It involves a 200-foot run/walk. For more information and to register for the run, visit Hounds and Harriers Run or St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center.
Casper Humane Society pet photos by DeMaine Image. Sessions are held monthly at the shelter, 849 E. E St. A $10 sitting fee is charged, and pet owners can choose from several photo packages; price varies depending upon the package chosen. A portion of the $10 sitting fee is given to the CHS to help offset costs of having photos taken of shelter animal available for adoption. Visit www.demaineimage.com or www.chswyo.org for more information.
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