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California's Compassion for Puppy Mill Dogs has Been Terminated by our Governor!
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Well, Arnold vetoed AB 241, the anti-puppy mill bill that wouldn't allow someone to have more than 50 unaltered animals. He is the only governor to veto such a bill that has passed in at least six other states. California isn't as compassionate as these other states? Arnold also thinks it's OK if animal abusers are allowed to possess more animals, and that people sell animals on the roadside or any other place for that matter.
The bright side is that he signed into law the bill that he originally mocked, SB 135, which bans docking the tails of dairy cows. He also passed SB 318 that allows for forfeiture of property connected with dogfighting, and AB 242, which increases penalties for being a spectator at a dogfight.
So I guess I will just appreciate those for now, but it is heartbreaking after all the hard work put into getting these bills passed into law, and one person, for reasons unknown, decides to take the side of cruelty.
I'm thrilled to see how far we've come and then so disappointed when I realize how far we have to go. But I am hopeful we will get there!
Thanks for listening. If you want to vent your frustrations out over the pro-puppy mill decision our governor has made, then please come join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th (& every Saturday as long as we have to) at The Aquarium & Pet Center at 826 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica, where investigations have proven they get their dogs from the Hunte Corporation, a puppy mill broker. We'll be there from 1 PM-3 PM. We were met with hostility and BB bullets last week, as reported on in this KTLA piece by the wonderful Lu Parker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46El_8jhOjo
Don't let that scare you though! We are a tough bunch and we don't back down easy when it comes to animal suffering!
I've been MIA on the Buddha Dog Blog! Please support spay/neuter with a quick phone call or two!
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I am ashamed that I haven't kept up with the blog. I have been saving all the news for my quarterly newsletters, so have not taken the time to keep up here. The Fall Newsletter is just days away, so please check back soon for all the latest in the world of animals. You can subscribe here.
I hoped I might be able to share a plea on behalf of the millions of healthy, life-loving animals that we kill every day, in every city in California. Won't you please take a few seconds to call and support SB250?
http://www.yesonsb250.com/sb250-make-calls.php
THANK YOU!
PAWSTRONOMICAL Pet CPR Event
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After months of planning, I am pleased to announce that the PAWSTRONOMICAL Pet CPR Event to benefit the Burbank Animal Shelter was a big success with almost 200 attendants!
Can't wait for next year!
Denise Fleck of Sunny-dog Ink taught everyone about Pet CPR and First Aid.
Dr. Martin Small taught us some things about heat stroke and snakebites.
Animal Control Officer John McCullough shared many stories of animal rescue.
Molly Stretten of the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter presented a parade of adoptable dogs.
This is beautiful Ollie, who I completely fell in love with!
After Pawstronomical, Ollie was adopted!! 
ANGEL (A025504)
Angel (A025504) is still at the Burbank Shelter and she needs a home!
BETSY (A023896)
After Pawstronomical, Betsy was adopted!!
COCO (A025506)
Coco (A025506) is still in the Burbank shelter and really needs a home!
SUZIE (A026144)
Suzie (A026144) is still in the shelter and in need of a loving home!
Location:
Burbank Animal Shelter
1150 N Victory Place
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 238-3340
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Closed Sundays and major holidays
Adoption Fees:
Dogs- $84; Cats- $58; Bunnies- $30
(Includes spaying or neutering)
Pre-spay/neutered Dogs- $49; Cats- $23; Bunnies- $5
Thank you to Denise Fleck of Sunny-dog Ink, The Volunteers of The Burbank Animal Shelter, and all the sponsors, volunteers and attendees!
Urgent action needed to stop taxes on veterinary services!
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From Pam: Most people have a hard-enough time keeping up with vet bills, and taxing vet services will make it much harder on vets, people and animals. People shouldn't be discouraged to provide vet care!
From Marie Atake of Forte Animal Rescue:
PLEASE CROSS-POST
Say NO to taxes on veterinary services!
It will be directly harm the rescue community if it won’t be stopped. It, not only affects our own pocket, but will make more people to dump their animals on us.
This only takes literally 5 seconds because it reaches the automated survey line at the governor’s office — you can press the numbers one after the other without listening to the recording.
Dial: 916-445-2841 Then press: 1 5 1 2
What you are pressing for are:
1 for English.
5 for the veterinary tax proposal.
1 to choose that you're calling about the veterinary tax proposal.
2 to oppose the tax.
Please take a moment and take action NOW.
THANK YOU!
How I spent my summer...
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This summer was crazy with fun events for the animals!
Whole Foods in Porter Ranch hosted the "Dog Days of Summer" where we raised money giving dog massages, Pam from Paw Prince Studios did portraits, and a raffle was held for the Pet Orphans of Southern California. Some lucky dogs found homes, which is the best part!!
Here's a real cutie named Steve that helped raise money for Pet Orphans of S. CA. photo by Katie Ryan
Annie from Ruff Ruff Bakery at "Dog Days of Summer"
Dogswell & Catswell
Party Animal
Paw Prince Studios
The view from my booth at Hilton Hotel's Project Beach House
It was a wonderful afternoon on the ocean in Malibu when I gave dog massages to promote Hilton Hotels new pet-friendly policy in all their hotels. The event was sponsored by Boost Mobile, and a good time was had by all (especially the dogs- they love the beach! Who doesn't?).
Shug and the Buddha Dog booth at Pawsapalooza for PAWS/LA. Shug and I had a great time meeting lots of nice people and their dogs at Pawsapalooza that benefitted PAWS/LA. Some really cute and entertaining animal-themed movies were shown that everyone enjoyed and lots of money was raised for a good cause. We had a booth in the midway area where there were lots of great vendors showcasing their products and services for animals.
Pet Day at the Toluca Lake Farmers Market
Buddha Dog booth at Toluca Lake Farmers Market Pet Day
Bo, the first dog that got adopted at Toluca Lake Farmers Market Pet Day & the second lucky dog adopted from E. Valley Shelter.
Scooby stole my heart, and was luckily adopted within a week of being seen at the Toluca Lake Farmers Market.
Some beautiful kitties from the E. Valley Shelter
Maria from the Toluca Lake Farmers Market wanted to have a special day for animals where people could come find their soulmate in one of the homeless animals from the East Valley Shelter. I am happy to say all the dogs from the day ended up getting adopted, either there or soon after. Hopefully some of the beautiful kitties there also got adopted eventually, but unfortunately none did that day, I'm sad to say. But if even one life was saved, it would have been more than worth it! Maria would like to have more of these special days at the Farmers Market, so that is awesome for the animals!
Buddha Dog at Cha Ching for Cha Cha at Safari Sams
One of the most unique and fun events we were a part of was Cha Ching for Cha Cha at Safari Sams. The newly formed charity, Paws for a Cause L.A., held the event to raise money for Actors and Others for Animals.
We were a vendor among the very unique vendors that night. All the
entertainers were awesome! The Flarowitz Sisters hosted and kept
everyone cracked up. It was my lucky night when I won an extraordinary
painting by the talented Lillian Lassen in their Chinese raffle.
The hilarious Flarowitz Sisters
All the entertainers from Cha Ching for Cha Cha take a bow
Me and my new friend Jamie, who won a gift certificate at my animal massage class held at WagVille
The animal massage class held at WagVille
was so much fun! I met a MySpace friend for the first time named
Jamie, and her name was drawn for a gift certificate. We had a full
room that included a dog massager from Paris, and some human massage
therapists also. Denise Fleck was there from Sunny-Dog Ink and she shared information about her wonderful First Aid/CPR classes, which teaches you life-saving skills that you'll never want to wish you had! Her Pet First Aid Kit is the most complete I have ever seen by far! Please see her latest class schedule below, and please keep checking her website for new classes being added all the time!
Me and the lovely Denise Fleck of Sunny-Dog Ink
Hiram is a dog massager in Paris!
L.A. Pet Memorial Park's 80th Anniversary Celebration was a great opportunity for lots of people to see this beautiful and heart-warming place
Warren Eckstein and his wife Denise broadcasting The Pet Show at L.A. Pet Memorial Park's 80th Anniversary Celebration
The blessing of the animals at L.A. Pet Memorial Park's 80th Anniversary Celebration
The very talented Caryn Belikoff of Twilight Flame Arts
Larry Sullivan getting the word out about voting YES ON PROP 2 for the animals on November 4th
My Shug and a St. Francis of Assisi statue, patron saint of the animals, at L.A. Pet Memorial Park's 80th Anniversary Celebration
Shug and I had such a wonderful time at our booth at S.O.P.H.I.E., Inc. ("Save Our Pets' History in Eternity")'s Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park 80th Anniversary Celebration. Warren Eckstein broadcasted "The Pet Show" radio show from the park, there was a blessing of the animals, animal adoptions, a pet psychic and other great vendors, and lots of great raffle prizes. I was so touched by the memorials left by people to honor their beloved furry family members.
Shug at the Buddha Dog booth at the beautiful L.A. Memorial Park's 80th Anniversary Celebration
Me and Shug having fun at our booth at Bow Wow Meow in Brentwood
photo by Little Friends Pet Photography
Four Legged Friends Foundation (FLuFF) puts
on the Bow Wow Meow in Brentwood in April and September every year.
Shug and I had such a blast with a front row seat at our booth for the
dog agility and "Dancing with the Dogs". It was great to see lots of
old friends there having a good time with their dogs. An estimated 26
dogs and cats found their forever home there, which is AWESOME!! 
Ranelle and a beautiful dog needing a home from Linda Blair's Worldheart Foundation
photo by Little Friends Pet Photography
Dancing with the Dogs
photo by Little Friends Pet Photography
Susan and Blissful dancing
photo by Little Friends Pet Photography
Celebrity judges included Mariana Tosca, Barbara Niven, Kate Linder and Linda Blair
Agility
photo by Little Friends Pet Photography
The wonderful animal communicator Kathy Paradise
Me & Rozee of Lotus Natural Dog & Cat Food
Karen from Polestar Pets Magnetic Jewelry
My beautiful Shug, who had the time of her life at Bow Wow Meow
photo by Little Friends Pet Photography
My partner Shug helping at the Studio City Library animal massage class. Photo courtesy of Norma Miropol.
Melissa, a volunteer for Pet Orphans of S. CA, was the big winner of a gift certificate at the Studio City Library animal massage class
Julie from the Studio City Library
made it possible for me to come there with my partner Shug and teach an
animal massage class. I met some of the best people in the world
there, and feel honored to know them. It was a great experience for me!
Shug being the demo dog at the Studio City Library animal massage class. Photo courtesy of Norma Miropol.
Shug and the Buddha Dog booth at Bark for the Cure in Griffith Park
Freshpet is helping to find a cure for canine cancer by holding Bark for the Cure
5K runs in different cities, starting in Los Angeles in Griffith Park.
We were proud to be a part of such a wonderful event! There was
agility, flyball and frisbee tricks. The race was really exciting and
very inspiring. I was lucky enough to win Tamar Gellar's wonderful book The Loved Dog in the raffle! What an amazing angel Tamar is!
Me, Shug and Tamar Gellar
The starting line at Bark for the Cure in Griffith Park
The Finish Line!
Flyball
Frisbee
Councilmember Tom LaBonge
Carmen Electra was there with her dog Roxy
Tamar Gellar and The Loved Dog
It was such a fun summer! The people I meet at these events really give me hope in this world! Animal people are the BEST! BLESS YOU ALL!
FREE Animal Massage Class 9/9 and Massage Sessions now available at WagVille!
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
FROM 7 PM-9 PM
WAGVILLE,
Los Angeles' Complete Holistic Dog PlayCare Center,
located at:
2400 North San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
You are cordially invited to come learn how you can participate in your animals' healing with effective massage, TTouch, and acupressure techniques, which will provide endless benefits for your best friend while positively affecting your own immune system, lowering your blood pressure, and deepening your bond with your loyal companion.
Participants will receive a Massaging Your Animal booklet, a coupon for half-off an animal massage session, and will be entered in a drawing for an animal massage session gift certificate.
* Unfortunately, classroom size doesn't allow space for everyone to bring their dogs.
For questions, or optional RSVP, please email me at pam@buddhadog.com.
Hope to see you there!
2400 North San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone: (323) 222-4442
Animal Massage sessions are also available at WagVille!
BUDDHA DOG Summer Newsletter FINALLY done!
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http://buddhadog.webs.com/summer2008newsletter.htm
Please see the table of contents below with clickable links that will bring you to that story.
Hope you can check it out and find some good information!
Thanks so much,
Pam
SUMMER SPECIAL
Keep Your Animals Safe On July 4th!
Introducing "DOGGY & ME" Massages
Please vote "YES" on Prop 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, on Nov 4th!
Spay/Neuter WITHOUT Surgery!
NATURAL Flea Control
Pet Care in Hot Weather
(More) SUMMER SAFETY FOR ANIMALS
OPERATION BLANKETS OF LOVE
BUDDHA DOG EVENTS
AnimalAttraction.com
SUNNY-DOG INK
Sincerely, Fido
Shelter Stories by Patrick McDonnell
Councilmember Tony Cárdenas First Annual Pet Care Fair wrap-up
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Like usual, I met many people who had never heard of animal massage. I just love spreading the word about animal massage! I gave away all the "Massaging your Animal" booklets I brought, and went through all my brochures, so I'm hoping lots of deserving animals got massages when they got home!
Of course, all the animals were SO adorable and hilarious to watch. There were mostly dogs, but a few cats in carriers, and even a boa constrictor! I massaged many sweet dogs, and had a drawing for an animal massage gift certificate.
Shug, my partner and sweetheart, had a great time at the fair!
The big guest was the Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan. I loved what he said about Pit Bulls (he speaks so lovingly of his Pit Bull, Daddy, who is 13 now), and the importance of spaying and neutering.
Daddy
Cesar was really great to everyone. He gave away lots of DVDs and stayed for a long time to take pictures with people and sign autographs. The crowd loved him! Cesar was kind enough to give shelter workers and volunteers a free seminar years ago that I was able to benefit from. He really opened my eyes as to how very important exercise and stimulation are for the well-being of dogs.
Cesar and his wife Ilusion founded their own foundation to aid and support the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of abused and abandoned dogs.
The Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation has committed to being a part of the solution through the promotion of spaying and neutering. If animals can't breed, they don't produce offspring that end up in shelters only to be euthanized.
The Foundation has created a campaign that rescue organizations, veterinary clinics, spay/neuter programs, humane education programs, and schools can use to educate their communities on the importance of spaying and neutering. The campaign includes posters, t-shirts, & postcards.
To be considered for the program, you can complete their application form. The Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation will review the information and contact you regarding your eligibility. They will accommodate as many requests as they can, but applying does not guarantee inclusion in the program. Priority will be given to those groups that currently offer free or low cost spay and neutering in their communities.
The wonderful Linda Blair was also there with her WorldHeart Foundation
and she shared her wisdom with the crowd. Linda has always been a champion for my beloved Pit Bulls, and for that I am forever grateful.
Linda is having an emergency fundraising party on June 8th in Beverly Hills (shoot! I'll be out-of-town
) from 3-7 PM where she'll showcase her rescued animal photo collection. It will be an intimate party with celebs, music, silent auctions, and more! Linda does so much for animals, and is always in dire need of funds for medical care because she takes in so many animals in desperate need of saving. She rescued lots of Katrina dogs, and had to deal with the expense of heartworm treatment for those that tested positive, which was most, if not all. Unfortunately after much treatment and nurturing from Linda and the wonderful volunteers at the foundation, she has lost two of her Katrina survivors due to cancer, which seems to be an epidemic from Katrina. She still has some beautiful, healthy Katrina survivors that need loving homes, so please adopt from, donate to, or volunteer for her awesome WorldHeart Foundation- you'll be so glad you did!
My highlight might have been receiving this certificate of appreciation from the city of Los Angeles from Councilmember Tony Cárdenas who is so awesome to put on this Pet Care Fair to raise awareness of responsible guardianship. He promises this will be an annual event which is AWESOME for the city's animals! Check out his "Pack Leader" shirt from Cesar!
The dog I was massaging that I'm holding onto is sweet Ginger, whose Mom is the incredible Eileen Smulson who started Operation Blankets of Love, where much-needed blankets are donated by generous, caring people for shelter animals that appreciate them so much. Here is Eileen's blog where you can find out how you can help: http://dogcomfort.blogspot.com/.
Check out this great article in the Daily News about Eileen: http://www.dailynews.com/ci_8424056
(From L.A. Animal Services):
You can help by collecting and donating clean, old & new blankets and towels for shelter animals waiting to be adopted by loving homes!
A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows that shelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to rest on are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings while they are waiting to be adopted. Potential adopters are more drawn to animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bed which helps to create a more home-like setting. The simple addition of a blanket or comforter to a shelter animal?s environment is proven to lead to increased adoptions.
Please bring your donations to the following locations:
10142 Balboa Blvd. 11156 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA Granada Hills, CA
818-832-0110 818-366-9069
North Valley Veterinary Clinic & West Valley Animal Care Center
Animal Dermatology Clinic 20655 Plummer Street
11152 Balboa Blvd. Chatsworth, CA
Granada Hills, CA 818-756-9325
818-366-7777
The Pet People New Age Pet Supply
18040 Chatsworth St. 19315 Saticoy St.
Granada Hills, CA Reseda, CA
818-832-0771 818-886-7387
Red Barn Feed and Saddlery 9?s K9?s Dog Training
18601 Oxnard St. Canoga Park, CA
Tarzana, CA Call for drop off times @ 818-832-9903
818-345-2510 or info@j9?sk9?s.com
Red Barn, Too Tams Pet Foods & Supplies
8393 Topanga Canyon 17635 Vanowen St
West Hills, CA Van Nuys, CA
818-887-7388 818-343-6873
Jan's Pet Grooming and Pet Zone (#2)
Located next to each other
17629 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills
818-831-8565
THANK GOODNESS for angels like Eileen!
I hope that all the animals that got adopted today will be so happy in their new homes!
Can't wait for next year!
Thanks for reading and for all you do,
Pam
FREE Animal Massage Demonstration at the Monrovia Library on April 16th from 3-5 PM!
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Mary Wilcox Youth Center
(temporary Monrovia Library location)
843 E. Olive Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(east of Pasadena)
National Library Week goes to the dogs! Come learn how to help deepen your bond with your loving companions while helping to relieve pain, stiffness, stress, and so much more. Stretch out and increase the flexibility of your loyal best friend. Hey, dogs get stressed too!
As one of the special events planned for National Library Week, Carol from the Monrovia Public Library thought a pet massage demonstration would not only raise awareness for alternative health care for pets, but just raise awareness for the good treatment of animals in general, and I couldn?t agree more!
The Mary Wilcox Youth Center at 843 E. Olive Avenue, in the southeast corner of Recreation Park (in Monrovia, CA, east of Pasadena-here?s a map), is serving as the temporary Library while a new 28,000-square-foot facility is built in Library Park ? slated for completion and opening in the spring of 2009.
I am really looking forward to it! Hope lots of animal-loving people can make it (including you)!
AnimalWork.org- Job Matching...Pawsitively!
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There is a wonderful website I wanted to share called AnimalWork.org.
AnimalWork.org is the internet?s first animal-friendly jobsite. Targeted at the growing animal products, services, and care industries, AnimalWork.org provides job matching for all humane animal-related jobs.
Not only is it a great job-matching website designed specifically for jobs in the humane animal industry, specializing in veterinary medicine, service animal training and care, and animal welfare and protection opportunities, but AnimalWork.org celebrates animals by donating a portion of every sale to non-profit animal rights and rescue organizations across the country.
Powered by RealMatch, a world leader in online recruitment, AnimalWork.org runs on real-time job-matching technology.
Posting jobs on AnimalWork.org is free. Fees are only paid when an employer decides to open the resume of a matching candidate. For job seekers, finding a job on AnimalWork.org is always free.
Job Categories include:
- Training
- Grooming
- Veterinary Medicine
- Caretaking
- Animal Welfare
- Pet Retail
- Corporate Opportunity
As the director of AnimalWork Miry Whitehill says, Be Pawsitive!
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