Paws in The Park

Animal Medical Center had a wonderful event and even though the weather was less than perfect, the first annual Animal Medical Center Paws In The Park Charity Dog Walk and Pet Fair at the Water Works Park in Trappe, PA was a great success! Hats off to their wonderful staff !


Participating along many vendors - was yours truly and some very happy, hearty sitters: Kelly with April, Debbie, Chick, Julann, and Tia and me. We had a good time doing the charity walk, watched the agility demo, visited the police dog and his trainer, and met many wondeful people and dogs. What a wonderful experience. We look forward to participating in a wonderful event next year. Come join us!

We also met Last Chance Equine Rescue - such wonderful people and so much they do. This wonderful group rehabilitates many abused and ill-treated horses. They have implemented foster programs for those healing, and an adoption program as well. They were very active caring and rehoming during the Katrina rescue efforts for dogs and cats. The stable where my Chestnut gelding, TB, TC is boarded, Horse Haven Akers, just adopted a wonderful, gentle giant of a palomino Percheron gelding, Mason from Last Chance Ranch. He is an absolute delight!

If you want to do some volunteering or are looking for a project please give them a call and check out their wonderful programs or just drop by:

Last Chance Equine Rescue
9 Beck Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
215-538-2510


Have fun - Karen

Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue hosts Pet First Aid Seminar

Just a quick note to let everyone know we will be presenting Pet First Aid at the Richlandtown Fire Company for the Last Chance Ranch volunteers on September 9, 2006. It will be a great day with wonderful people.

The following week, Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue will host an Open House, September 16th. We will be presenting on Sunday - stop by and visit us - what a great way to support the hard working volunteers.

Karen

Pet First Aid Certification Available this Fall

For everyone who has had the misfortune to deal with an emergency situation they were totally unprepared to handle. Take a few minutes and consider taking a class that could benefit both you and your pet. It could help you save your pets life in an emergency situation. Give a gift of Love - learn how to handle emergencies and get your pet safely to the veterinary hospital for emergency care.

The Springford School District will be offering the PetTECH First Aid Certification coursework as a part of their up-coming Fall Adult Education evening program. Upon completing a series of all 6 sessions participants will receive a certification. Participants will be certified for Pet First Aid including Rescue Breathing and CPR for 2 years. You must attend all classes to obtain certification.

Please join Tia and Me as we walk through the path to learning how to do the right protocols for safety.

Pet Sitting Webcam?

Welcome to our newest tool, a wonderful way to talk to everyone! Our Newsletter will be posted on the website shortly to advise everyone we are considering a petsitting webcam being available to our clients. We know how worried everyone is when leaving their "babies" - even when you have the best care for them; you just can't help but worry. This would give you an opportunity to see what the little darlings are doing during your absence.

Several options will be available and are being reviewed for feasibility. Here are a few currently being considered:

• A permanent webcam, you can check anytime from work or travel - all you will need is a pc and an internet connection. Each client would have a username and password to access their location.
• A webcam setup during a specific vacation times so you have access to check on your pets care and well being.
• A weekly, monthly or some specific time period usage where the webcam would remain in the home.
• An occasional usage, check in on pets not feeling too well when you left for work.

There are many questions to answer before this becomes a reality; but most of our clients currently have pc's that would support this technology.

You are the best judge of what would work for you. Please let us know what you think. I am enjoying the time to chat with each of you and look forward to hearing all your comments about our potential "Pet Sitting Webcam".