PAWS float takes third place
Guess What??!!?? We won third place in the Clearwater Casino’s Fat Tuesday parade. It was a blast. Here’s a photo of our ED, Mark Hufford, getting ready to walk the parade route.
Thanks to Ona Karasa and Monte Underwood for creating and building the float. Thanks Tori, Mindy, Jen, Linda, Mark and Amy for walking along with the float, handing out dog treats and cat nip. What a fun time!
Congrats to our friends at West Sound Wildlife Shelter for taking first place with their float and the Silverdale Rotary who took second.
Stop by and see the fresh look at the PAWS Adoption Center
Have you been down to the PAWS Adoption Center on Miller Rd, BI lately? Thanks to two very hard working volunteers, Ona and Chantel, for doing a super cleaning which included taking apart and assembling, disinfecting and rearranging the cat cages all over the space. It is so much easier to see the kitties now and they have better views too. Come down and take a peek when you get a chance.
Vote for the Float
Even if you’re not a big gambler, you can help PAWS out by stopping at the Clearwater Casino and voting for our float, which will be part of the Fat Tuesday Parade of Service.
Vote for our float beginning Feb. 15, until 6 p.m. on Feb. 21. You’re also welcome to watch the float in action during the indoor parade in the casino on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., and cheer us on during the judging. Twenty area nonprofits are in competition for top prizes.
A huge thanks to Monte Underwood and Ona Karasa, amazing float builders, whose inspired creation you won’t want to miss.
A Festive Gathering and Private Screening of “Best in Show”
Join other dog lovers as we gear up for the Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show!
PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap will hold a benefit screening of the hilarious dog show parody film “Best in Show” (directed by Christopher Guest, with Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Jane Lynch, and an ensemble cast).
Bainbridge Cinemas will sponsor and host the benefit event on Saturday, February 11, with the film starting at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:30, and we are encouraging everyone to come early to grab complimentary popcorn and soft drinks, enter a raffle, try to win door prizes, and mingle with other dog lovers.
No reservations are required, and anyone is welcome to attend. Suggested donation is $20 and covers cost of the the film and concessions. Dogs will not be admitted, but you are welcome to bring pictures of your pooch to share with other dog lovers.
Neither Rain, nor snow, nor sleet , nor hail
can deter our dedicated volunteers! A huge PAWS Thank You goes out to John Kenning, Tori Dotson, Stephanie Warren and Barbara Browne who braved the snow and ice to make sure the cats at the Cattery and Adoption Center were fed and had clean litter boxes during last weeks storm. We could not get by without our committed volunteers! If you would like to become part of the PAWS volunteer family, please visit our volunteer page to learn more today.
Help Our Pet Food Bank
In the coupons sections of your local papers this weekend there will be a $3 off any Iams dry dog or cat food. Target has 24 ounce bags regular price at only $3 per bag. This makes them free with coupon. If Target runs short Walmart will price match your Target register receipt. If you are not planning on using your coupons please donate them to our pet food bank. And ask your neighbors for theirs. Food donations can be dropped off at:PAWS Cat Adoption Center, 8820 Miller Road, Bainbridge Island, Paws & Fins Pet Store, 360 Tormey Ln NE # 198, Bainbridge Island, Country Pet Shoppe (attn: Stephanie), 11132 NE 2nd St, Kingston. Learn more about the PAWS Pet Food Bank Program.
The Maine Coons—A Cautionary Story of Cat Breeding
In the spring of 2011, PAWS was approached from a friend of a deceased breeder of Maine Coons to help. At first thinking this was going to an easy task, we quickly learned there was a lot more to this situation.
Read here for the whole story.
http://www.insidebainbridge.com/2012/01/14/animal-tales-the-main-coons%E2%80%94a-cautionary-story-of-cat-breeding/
Did you list getting in shape as one of your New Year’s Resolutions?
Here’s some ideas on ways to include your furry workout partner in on your goal. A brisk daily walk can do wonders for your immune system, cardiovascular health and weight management, but it can be hard to find the motivation to get moving each morning. Use your dog’s unflagging energy and need to get outdoors as motivation to move quickly from your house to the park.
A recent Michigan State University study found that people who owned and walked dogs were 34 percent more likely to get the amount of daily exercise they need, according to a university release.
5 Ways To Exercise With Your Dog
