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With the latest bad weather across Texas I continue to pray for the families and their pets but, I also started thinking if I am prepared should there be an emergency at my home? I started researching what I should have on hand and the answer is a big no, I am not prepared. According to the National Weather Service there are key items that … [Read more...]
I recently came across and interview conducted by Cat Behaviorist, Diana Partington at the Indiana State Prison. The prison is a maximum security mens prison where 70% of the inmates are incarcerated for murder. We have all heard of the prison dog programs, where prisoners are entrusted to train puppies to be service dogs. What was so … [Read more...]
AnnieWear.com has partnered with the Humane Society of Washington County for a special E-Shopping Event for the holidays. When you use the promo code HSWC2011 10% of the proceeds will be given directly back to the Humane Society to help animals in need! Please participate in this worthwhile event! FOR IMMEDIATE … [Read more...]
This past October, AnnieWear.com was pleased to participate in The Liberty Humane Society's annual fundraiser, Bark in the Park 2011. In addition to being a vendor, I also am a volunteer and led the Doggy Fashion Show. Quite the honor for me, a woman with self-proclaimed "snappy fashion sense!" So, I set off to scour the local pet shops for … [Read more...]
Prudence Wants a Pet, by Cathleen Daly with illustrations by Stephen Michael King is a wonderful story about a little girl with a "glass half-full" attitude. All Prudence wants is a pet and everyday she begs her parents. Her parents however , say no as pets are too expensive and too noisy. Prudence does not let this stop her and adopts a pet … [Read more...]
We love to hear rescue stories at AnnieWear. Nothing makes us happier than hearing an animal has been placed in a loving, forever home. I am particularly attuned to this since I began volunteering at the The Liberty Humane Society. The animals I see are so sweet and trusting and even the ones who were abandoned are still willing to give people a … [Read more...]
Since it is #FelineFriday on Twitter, I thought I would write about my rescue story. A little over two years ago I went in search of a cat. I knew I wanted to adopt an adult cat as they are not usually as wanted as those adorable kittens. I started searching PetFinder.com just looking at the photos trying to see if I connected with … [Read more...]
Rebecca Morgan from Bzzing Mom was kind enough to share her personal rescue story with AnnieWear. Unfortunately, they did not share a photo but this is how I like to think of Chiweenie The Morgan family rescued "Chiweenie" from an abusive family at seven weeks old. The family he was with had a little girl that enjoyed hitting him with the … [Read more...]
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Carol Free, founder of Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, located in Hampshire County, West Virginia. Almost Heaven is near and dear to our hearts at AnnieWear as this is where we found our little Annie. Founded in 2002, Almost Heaven accepts all goldens, bloodhounds, and mastiffs … [Read more...]
Every year, the Genesis Awards pay tribute to the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works that raise public awareness of animal issues. The 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards were held March 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA. The program will air on April 30 on the Animal Planet channel. Created and produced by the Humane … [Read more...]
