5th Annual New York’s Funniest Reporter Show Will Raise Money For Humane Society

The 5th Annual New York’s Funniest Reporter Show (www.nyfunniestreporter.com) will feature eight media professionals each doing five minutes of stand up comedy in order to raise money for the Humane Society of New York. Appearing on the show this year will be: Wendy Diamond (Animal Fair Magazine), Cooper Lawrence (Cooper Lawrence Show), Ellis Henican (Fox News & Newsday), Meredith Daniels (Newsday), Lauren Sivan (Fox News), Marlaina Schiavo (CNN), and Robert George (New York Post). 2009 NYFR Winner Marianne Schaberg will be performing in the show but, will not be competing. Judging the competition will be: Judith Regan (Sirius / XM), Jeffrey Gurian (Comedy Writer / Filmmaker), and Tasha Harris (Founder & Editor-In-Chief of StageTime Magazine). The show emcee will be comedian Ryan Reiss. Read more

Hollywood and Dogs Descend on 22nd Annual World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest

With the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest only days away, more dogs and more celebrities than ever before are coming to participate in this granddaddy of events set for Friday, June 25, 2010 in Petaluma, California at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. More than 25 dogs with names like Gizmo, Handsome Hector, Monkey Man, Rocco, Egar, and Icky are coming to claim the trophy. And Hollywood celebrities are flying in to judge and emcee. This year’s star-studded event will include Celebrity Vet Karen “Doc” Halligan, Lead Singer for Vertical Horizon Matt Scannell, and That 70’s Show Television Star Christina Moore and Actor and Comic Jon Reep. Read more

Preview of World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contestants Available Online: Record Number of Contestants to

Contestants in the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest are available for viewing online at the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Voting Gallery. This year’s contest is set for Friday, June 25 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma and this fun preliminary shows the competitiveness has already begun.

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2010 — The world loves ugly dogs and a cast of new characters and some old favorites are available for viewing online at the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Voting Gallery located at www.worldsugliestdogcontest.org. This is the official website of the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest scheduled for Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. While the results of the online voting do not effect the outcome of the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest, the online gallery is a fun way to get acquainted with the dogs, many of whom are contestants. Read more

LCA Throws Fundraising Gala in NYC, June 30th at 6:30 — Hosts: Mary & Peter Max, Leesa Rowland & Chris DeRose

Enjoy organic wines & vegan hors d’oeuvres while mingling with compassionate animal lovers in the beautiful surrounds of Peter Max art at the Max Studio.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 11, 2010 — Animal lovers Chris DeRose, founder of Last Chance For Animals (LCA), Leesa Rowland, actress & activist, and Mary and Peter Max, famed pop artist & his wife come together on June 30th to raise funds to benefit the plight of animals. Live music by local band Dusty Wright & The Jaguars, vegan hors d’oeuvres by Franchia and organic wines along with sponsors Cesar’s Way Magazine and John Paul Mitchell join forces for a fun evening in support of LCA’s good work. Wednesday June 30th- 6:30 to 8:30 Read more

National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 16-22, 2010

Pet At Home Sitting Services supports National Dog Bite Prevention Week with a “Doggone Safe Be a Tree” children’s program on Tuesday, May 18.

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 11, 2010 — During the third week in May, Doggone Safe Inc., Pet At Home Sitting Services, Inc., “Pet At Home,” and other organizations will be calling attention to one of the nation’s most commonly reported public health problems: dog bites. Half of all children will be bitten by a dog by age 12 and the majority of these bites are by the family dog or other dog known to the child. Read more

Have Fun and Benefit a Good Cause

Yorktown Heights, NY (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 — What do Italian gelato and dogs in festive apparel have in common? They’re both part of a highly original contest that doubles as a fundraiser for the internationally accredited nonprofit guide dog school Guiding Eyes for the Blind, headquartered in Yorktown Heights. Read more

Esser Vineyards Creates the First National “Esser Take Your Dog To Dinner Night”

With Additional Sponsorship From Weruva Pet Foods

Napa Valley, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 4, 2009 — Esser Vineyards, the award-winning California winery owned and run by two generations of the dog-loving Esser family, announced today their creation of the first national “Esser Take Your Dog to Dinner Night”, to be held in restaurants nationwide on Friday, June 26, 2009, in conjunction with Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog to Work Day. Read more

Be Prepared for Injuries is Message for National Pet First Aid Awareness Month

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month and a great time for all pet owners to learn how best to handle pet accidents and emergencies. Pet Sitters International (PSI) encourages all pet owners to learn what to do if their pet becomes injured.

King, NC (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 10, 2009 — April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month and a great time for all pet owners to learn how best to handle pet accidents and emergencies. Pet Sitters International (PSI) encourages all pet owners to learn what to do if their pet becomes injured. Read more

Canines Parade in Couture at FIT’s First Pet Apparel Show

Eleven dogs sporting one-of-a-kind outfits will take the runway when the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) presents its first pet apparel fashion show, Bark Is The New Black, on Wednesday, April 22 from 5 to 6:30 pm in FIT’s John E. Reeves Great Hall, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) April 8, 2009 — Eleven dogs sporting one-of-a-kind outfits will take the runway when the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) presents its first pet apparel fashion show, Bark Is The New Black, on Wednesday, April 22 from 5 to 6:30 pm in FIT’s John E. Reeves Great Hall, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street. Read more

Show Your Love for Your Pet at PETCO’s Valentine’s Day Event

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with other passionate pet parents and show your love for your favorite pet at all PETCO locations nationwide

(Vocus/PRWEB ) January 27, 2009 — Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with other passionate pet parents and show your love for your favorite pet at all PETCO locations nationwide.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m

Where: All PETCO locations nationwide, visit PETCO.com to find the store nearest to you

Why: To celebrate this Valentine’s Day with other passionate pet parents and to show your love for your favorite pet – why not? Read more

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