Hands to Paws Blog

http://cats.lovetoknow.com/Cat_Massage_Therapist_Interview Lori Soard from www.lovetoknow.com  interviewed me about what it is like to massage cats, and the benefits they derive from massage.  It was great fun! Check out the link.  www.lovetoknow.com has information on “family, health, fashion and entertainment.  You can find useful, reliable information on the subjects most important to you, today’s woman.  Participate in LoveToKnow’s interactive communities to discuss hot topics, leave comments on articles and blogs, and ask questions of experts. ” Lori is a talented writer and animal lover! Thanks Lori.

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Muttley Crew Cuts

Friday April 16

7pm-9m

Come one, come all! Bring your furry little(or big) friend down to our 1st Dog Social at Muttley Crew Cuts in the Admiral District. Bring your favorite Bottle of Wine, mug O’Beer or drink and enjoy an evening with other dog owners while the dogs play in our large indoor area. There will be free appetizers, free mini-massages for your Dog by Hands to Paws Animal Massage, music, Dog treats courtesy of Pet Elements and much more! 

Suggested Donation: $5.00 ~ To Benefit the English Springer Rescue America organization
4200 SW Admiral Way, Suite C
                                       Seattle, WA 98116
                                           (206) 932-6888
                                    www.muttleycrewcuts.com

Put Chin in the sink, realize that the nozzle will not allow you get all body parts. Take dripping Chin through house, dance with golden while holding dripping Chin trying to get to bathroom without washing all the floors (though heaven knows they need it). Put Chin in tub. Have dapple Dachsie supervise procedure. Take dripping Chin out of tub in one hand, try to wrap towel around her, give up, put her on the floor and get towel around her with help of supervisor! Get out hairdryer, Chin is perfect and lets you dry her. However the procedure goes slowly because you are drying Chin through layers of two heat seeking Dachsies. Finally, throw towels in the laundry, put Chin by the fireplace, take off wet clothes, sit down, open a beer. After all it is 5pm somewhere in the world.

Cheese, relaxed after her massage, watches her big brother Piggy get a massage.

Check out the bedbug sniffing puggle

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/garden/11bedbug.html?sudsredirect=true&pagewanted=all

Bring your “best friend” in for a free mini massage & consultation.
Find out how massage can help your dog feel his or her best.
When:
Sunday March 28, 2010
Time:
10am to Noon
Where:
Pet Elements
6701 California Avenue SW (206-932-0457)
Pet Elements will be open for business!
Raffle Prizes:
30 minute dog or cat massage
Dog toy
6lb bag of dog food

For more information call Jen Streit, SAMP at 206-938-8539

Cleaning up after the Dog
by Jason Tandon
Pull plastic bag from pocket
and wave it like a flag

or diploma. Make sure many people
congratulate your care
for the community.

Check bag for holes.
Double check.

Inspect stool for odd hues.
Greens, blues, blood.

Evaluate consistency.

You don’t want to leave smears
on the sidewalk or grass—no prints.

Getaway must be clean.

Prepare to go in for all of it.
Hold breath.
Grab, clamp, reverse bag, twist, knot, cinch.

Smell hands.

Hold loaded bag high in the air,
assure onlookers that Everything is Okay.

If a cop should cruise by,
his crew cut bristling
in the sun,

hold that bag higher,
so he, too, can salute
your contribution.

The bomb diffused,
the world a little safer, a little cleaner,

will not offend the deep treads
of someone’s shoes.
“Cleaning up after the Dog” by Jason Tandon, from Give Over the Heckler and Everyone Gets Hurt. © Black Lawrence Press, 2009. Reprinted with permission. (buy now)

Please join us for our annual benefit “Pawsitive Futures” to be held Saturday, March 6th from 6:30-8:30 at Theo Chocolate in Fremont.

Enjoy tasty appetizers while you sip wine, sample Theo chocolates, and bid in our silent auction and have fun while helping homeless animals!

“Pawsitive Futures” will support our 2010 adoption events, giving homeless dogs and cats a second chance for healthy and happy lives.

There will be many great items in the silent auction: restaurant gift certificates, handmade art and jewelry, delectable treats, and much more!

When: Saturday, March 6th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Where: Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, 98103

Attire is casual: Come dressed to enjoy sumptuous chocolates and maneuver through silent auction bidding!

How to attend: The cost is $15 per person, children welcome, and includes beverages, chocolate samples, and appetizers.

A few of the auction items:

Pieces by Kimberly Baker Jewelry and Tia Kramer Jewelry
Restaurant gift certificates
Handmade pottery
Canine Behavior Center Dog Obedience course and other pet themed items
“Good Dog Art, dog paintings, dog love” by Seattle artist Nancy Schutt
Wine and chocolate
Items for sports enthusiasts and weekend home improvement warriors
And many more fun and exciting items!
Respond soon using the secure paypal donate button on our website*, or or send your check made out to Pawsitive Alliance and mail it to:

Denise Melton, Administrative Manager
C/O Pawsitive Futures
9420 NE 146th CR #D206
Bothell, WA 98011
*NOTE: Cash and checks only accepted that evening. Sorry no credit cards can be accommodated.

Pawsitive Alliance Procurement Letter
Pawsitive Alliance Procurement Form

If you have any questions about Pawsitive Futures, please contact event coordinator Yolanda at 425.894.9108.