Archive for the 'Pets & People' Category
DogCars.com Announces Dodge Grand Caravan is 2008 DogCar of the Year
January 10th, 2009 categories: Pets & People
I came across DogCars.com while looking for a car to fit my family, which includes two big humans, one little human and three 70-pound dogs. Tired of squeezing everyone into a VW Passat, I needed a larger car that would fit my budget and my dogs.
DogCars.com reviews cars for pet-friendly features such as the size of the cargo area (to fit dogs and crates), whether the seats fold down (to store more dog stuff, of course), and how safe the car is for our four-legged passengers.
Plus, it reviews cars for economy, knowing that pet-lovers prefer to spend their extra cash on squeaky toys and fancy dog beds.
It’s truly helpful for busy people who don’t have time to try out the backseat of every SUV and wagon on the market.
Here is the winner for 2008, the Dodge Grand Caravan.
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West Hartford Yoga New Year’s Eve Benefit for Our Companions
December 30th, 2008 categories: Central Connecticut News & Information, Pets & People
Looking for something other than the traditional party for New Year’s eve. How about yoga?
West Hartford Yoga is offering a free yoga event on New Year’s eve from 10 pm - 12 midnight. In exchange for the event, a Yoga Mala (or 108 Sun Salutations), participants will be encouraged to make a donation to Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary.
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Holiday Feral Cat Food Drive Collects 500 lbs of Dry Food and 600 Cans
December 15th, 2008 categories: Pets & People
Thank you to everyone who donated food at my Feral Cat Food Drive this weekend. With your help, we raised approximately 500 lbs of dry food and 600 cans of canned food or about 150 lbs.
This photo represents just one car load full out of two total.
Thanks again!
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Holiday Feral Cat Food Drive December 13th and 14th 2008
December 8th, 2008 categories: Central Connecticut News & Information, Pets & People
I’m hosting a feral cat food drive this weekend at my RE/MAX office in Newington to benefit Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary.
Stop by this Saturday and Sunday, December 13th and 14th 2008 between from 10 AM - 3 PM and drop off any unopened containers of dry or wet cat/kitten food.
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Thankful for the animals…and for those who save them
November 26th, 2008 categories: Pets & People
I heard this article read on a radio show today but it originally appeared in USAToday. It is an opinion piece called “Thankful for the animals…and for those who save them.”
Animal rescue organizations are going to be facing some tough times with the economy - not only will they struggle to raise money but more pets will be abandoned and killed at shelters.
I don’t like to preach but if you’re considering getting a pet this year or next, please consider adopting a homeless pet or donating (or donating more) to your local rescue organization and/or no-kill shelter.
There are so many wonderful, faithful pets who will appreciate the second chance you’re giving them - pets like Nigel (see Take Me Home on right).
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