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Foster a Dog Virtually, Help Feed Them in Real Life

PetSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:00:07 -0700

If you've ever wished you could give a homeless dog a forever home (or could foster a dog until the lucky pup found a permanent family), but don't have the time or space, now you have an easy and fun way to pitch in with the help of Facebook. The Save a Dog Facebook app allows you to virtually care for an actual shelter pup, and by getting friends to co-sponsor or foster their own canine online, you'll earn points that will translate into real food in the mouths of shelter dogs.

DogTime and Rescuegroups.org teamed up to produce the charitable app, and the best part is that it costs you nothing to help out. Just install the app on your Facebook page and you're off and running. Aside from donating a few hours at your local shelter, this has to be the easiest way to help thousands of needy pups.

North and Samson Enjoy a Dog Day on the Bay!

PetSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:00:35 -0700

On Sunday, North, Samson, LilPeaPod and I joined the ASPCA, our local KOFY TV station, and a gaggle of other pooches for brunch as we sailed around the San Francisco Bay. Even though it was a nasty drizzly day in SF, we weren't about to let the weather hold us back from a doggie buffet, mingling, and (hello!), champagne for the two legged kind on board. The fifth annual Dog Day on the Bay took us on a scenic tour of our bay, around Alcatraz island, and even for an up-close look at San Francisco's AT&T Park, where the Giants played (and beat) the Colorado Rockies.

All the pooches had a blast shaking their tails on the dance floor, posing for pictures, and auditioning to be the next KOFY TV dog, but the best part of the day wasn't just fun activities, it was the fact that everyone who attended was helping to lend a hand to our local SPCA and animal shelters.

Check out some behind-the-scenes photos of our fun day on the bay in the gallery when you read more!

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Milk-Bone eBay Celebrity Charity Auction Ends Saturday!

PetSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:00:45 -0700

I love a good cause, and Canine Assistants surely is one! This non-profit provides service dogs (at no cost) to children and adults with mobility impairments, seizures, and other disabilities. In honor of Milk-Bone's 100th Anniversary, the food company teamed up with celebrity pet-photographer, Christopher Ameruoso, to capture "Milk-Bone Moments" between celebrities and their pets. The results: stunning one-of-a-kind photographs with autographs and pawtographs available for you! All proceeds from this eBay auction will benefit the Canine Assistants organization – act quickly it ends this Saturday, May 31! To see shots of some of the celebrities and celebripups featured, read more.

Wanna Eat (Vegan) Lunch With Alicia Silverstone?

PetSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:30:00 -0800

Give back to a great cause this season with Farm Sanctuary's Charity Buzz Holiday Auction. The amazing opportunities include tickets and backstage passes to Joan Jett (plus a personalized and signed electric guitar), a surfing lesson with Daniela Sea (The L Word), and a vegan lunch in Los Angeles with Alicia Silverstone. Currently drawing the highest bid is the visit to the set of Californication and a meet-and-greet with star David Duchovny.

Along with once-in-a-lifetime celebrity meetings, the 65 items to bid on include concerts, getaways, dinners, unique gifts, and more - with all proceeds benefiting the Farm Sanctuary. Working to promote compassionate living through rescue, education, and advocacy of farm animals, they also host a 175-acre shelter in Upstate New York and another 300-acre shelter in Northern California dedicated to lifelong care and rehabilitation of neglected creatures. Opportunities to place a bid and give back to animals, via the online auction, ends on Dec. 17.

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Twittering Cat Raises $5,000 For Charity: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:00:49 -0700

Romeo the cat raises five grand for animal charities – People Pets
Super cool interview with animal safety rep for TV, movies and commercials – Paw Nation
Lord & Taylor throws a "Puppy Love" party – WWD
Edie Falco has a Marley of her very own – Celebrity Dog Watcher
Can you tell the Cockatoo from lil Puggie poo? – Cute Overoad
Origami style cat grass planter looks like . . . a cat – moderncat
This vet loves CET Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews – Wag Reflex
Even more ways to go green! – PetMD
Found It! Rabbit Paintings From the Kimber Modern – CasaSugar
Do you treat pets better than yourself? – Dolittler

To the Rescue: Donating to Charity

PetSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:28:46 -0700

During and after a disaster such as the Southern California wildfires, it's common to hear pleas for donations and want to help out. As of this time, the creatures at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park are doing fine, but organizations like the Humane Society are still helping to rescue, shelter, and provide for the needs of displaced pets and larger animals like horses and llamas. If you're inspired to give to a cause (animal-related or not), here's some food for thought to protect your good intentions from someone else's bad ones.

Pick your passion. Chances are if you're thinking of donating, you already have an organization or a cause in mind. If you're still looking, it helps to search nationally soliciting charitable organizations (and determine their legitimacy) at the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, a merger of the National Charities Information Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus' Foundation.
Do your homework. If it smells fishy, it probably is. Be careful to avoid charitable scams. Many times, especially when disaster strikes, bogus organizations pop up often with similar or "legit" sounding names. In this situation, give to familiar charities that have a history of working in disaster relief. Always protect your information – don't give card numbers over the phone to solicitors or on the spot cash donations, and keep a record of your transactions. Remember all donations are valuable even offering up your time!

Beth and Artist Celebrate Matilda, the Algonquin Hotel Cat

PetSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:00:07 -0700

Hotel owner Frank Case was an animal lover. So when a stray cat came through his doors in the early '30s, Frank welcomed him in with a champagne flute full of milk. Keeping with the tradition that Frank began back then, there have been many cats that have called the Algonquin Hotel home, and each has earned a sort of celebrity status - children's books have been penned about the frolicking felines! So when Matilda's birthday rolls around, you can expect a huge birthday bash. Benefiting a different charity each year, Matilda ushers in a new year alongside well-groomed cats and people alike. This year, there was even a kitty fashion show. Check out special guests Beth Ostrosky Stern and Artist Knox as they rub elbows with some seriously primped cats in New York's historic Algonquin Hotel.

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Let Them Eat Steak . . . And by "Them" I Mean Stump

PetSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:00:26 -0800

Stump would like the steak please. Oops, you lost a bit there, buddy. That's right in addition to a catapult to popularity for the country's reigning Best In Show, Stump got his choice of a juicy steak or tender chicken breast for a special snack. BTW, that's not just any bit of meat either – it was served up at Charlie Palmer's Metrazur restaurant at Grand Central Terminal as part of a charity brunch yesterday.

As part of the second annual event, he also got a bag with extraordinary swag . . . and more photos. Can you blame them 'cause what a little ham he's turning out to be.
I can't leave you hangin' so see photos of the yums when you read more.

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Sleepypod Blossoms Pink for Breast Cancer

PetSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:20:08 -0700

I've said it before, and I'll say it again – Sleepypods are travel time chic! In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they've just released this new “Blossom Pink” Sleepypod.

In addition to being a fab color, 15 percent of profits from sales of the style will be donated to breast cancer awareness and research charities. Although the donations began in October, they will be ongoing and not limited to just this month. Check out a list of retailers near you or contact Sleepypod to order directly for your lil pets.

The Scoop: Chuck Woolery and "The Meow Mix Game Show"!

PetSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:00:04 -0700

I had to see his face to recall his name – it's the Love Connection guy! I may be showing my age but I totally remember Chuck Woolery's game show antics from when I was a kid. But I digress from the news – he's soon hosting The Meow Mix Game Show!

The half-hour program will have kitties and their people competing for the chance to win $1 million and earn $100,000 for their local feline-related charity. The show won't premiere until November 15 on the Game Show Network, so check out two audition reels below 'til then.

See another clip from Chicago's tryouts when you read more.

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