"THE" authority on travel!
AAA – Who has not heard of the AAA? I have been a member of the Auto Club for 30 years! I can’t believe I’m old enough to even say that! After meeting Heather Hunter of the National AAA at the Pet Writing Conference in New York last February, I knew we had to get her on the show. I’m glad she could finally join us and very happy that she was able to fit us in to her hectic schedule. Heather has yellow labs so she knows what it is like for us that travel with our pets. She shares some really great resources and a few facts I bet you didn’t know! AAA covers, and personally inspects the places they write about in their guides so they know what they are talking about!
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Please help feed hungry pets!
Darlene McCaslin was with us a few months ago and has been hard at work making Pikes Peak Pet Pantry one of the best in the country! Darlene stopped by to tell us about the lasted pet food drive that is happening until August 15th. They have helped keep over 1000 pets out of shelters in the Pikes Peak area and surrounding counties by helping people feed their animals during these trying econimic times. Please donate if you can, and if not check out their site for other pantrys around the country that may be in your area? None in your area, they can also give you tips on how to start one!
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Concerned Dog Owners of California
Interesting turn of events this week led me to contact Cathie Turner of the CDOC! An email from my cousin Sherrie, a long time breeder of Champion Boxers from Grass Valley California began my investigation into this recent law that has taken affect in Los Angeles for mandatory Spay/Neuter. Sherrie was recently visiting us here in Ohio and we began talking about some of the laws around the country because Ohio has started the Breed Specific nonsense here for the “pit-bull” law! Well, Cathie was nice enough to join us to discuss the mandatory spay neuter law and why it is NOT saving the lives of dogs where it is in effect. She also has news about another city that is actually doing a great job controlling thier pet population without euthanizing and it is NOT IN THE USA! Imagine that!
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QUICK UPDATE
Do you know of a reputable pet rescue shelter in your local area? Are you a Rescue Shelter your self? We would love to interview you on our Weekly Pet Rescue Shelter segment on the show and here on our blog! You can be big or small, breed specific or all breed, rescue dogs, and rescue other animals as well! Contact us at info@mybuddybutch.com and put “RESCUE” in the subject line!
I will be appearing at the American Library Association Conference  in Chicago this weekend on July 11th and 12th for 2 book signings each day at 1pm at McCormick West, to chat about the show, and to talk about your pets! Join me at the Mom’s Choice Award’s Exhibit and pick up our award winning book “My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad†and say hi!
NEWS LINKS
Firefighter Shoots his 2 dogs to go on a cruise!
PIKES PEAK PET PANTRY IS HAVING ANOTHER FOOD DRIVE! Please do what you can to help!
Danger in the Yard: Toxic Plants Pose Pet Threat: Kim Campbell Thornton Kim is a fellow DWAA member and writes great articles. She is a contributor for MSNBC.
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