Times-R-Tuff

I know that times are tuff right now. Lots of folks are dealing with lots o' stuff. One of the things that people are dealing with is losing not only their homes but their pets as well. This is not an easy situation for anyone and can be beyond depressing.


I have noticed that one way to help beat the blues is to feel like you are an integral part of something positive. There are so many pets out there that can be helped by your inner volunteer. There are so many different ways to help.


During the next series of blog posts I am going to be listing local Pet Rescue and Shelter's volunteer needs and orientation days.

Just figuring that this is a big county and I know that it can be easier to dedicate time when you don't have to travel as far. There are opportunities all over town and maybe I can help point y'all to some of them.


But before we get to the volunteer selections of the day...

Let's pause to appreciate the smoochy twosome that is known as...

Big Guy & Big Girl - These two lovely kittys are obviously bonded buddies. Big Girl is missing a leg but gets around quite well. They are a wee bit shy at first but get to snuggling pretty quickly.
Adopt them at San Diego Humane Society. [link]

and now onto the volunteering opportunities...

If you have experience with HTML / Website creation & updating then the House Rabbit Society could use a hand with their new website. If you would like to lend a hand or find out more about what they need - contact Judith [email link]

North County Humane Society will be having a volunteer orientation on Sat. March 8th from 11am - 1pm. To register call the volunteer coordinator @ 760-757-4357 x1244 or go to [link]

Volunteering can be a very empowering experience and one that could help during a time when things might be falling apart.

In the words of Dodie Smith (the gal that wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians)...

Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression.

Calendar Cuties [or] Bring on my 15 Minutes!

Molly n' Benny - cover models for 2008 calendar

OK y'all this is the last weekend you have to snap pix of your favorite fuzzle for submission to the San Diego Humane Society's 2008 calendar! [link]

The top 12 photos are featured as “Pets of the Month.” Runners up are included in smaller photos within the calendar portion of each month’s page. All other photos will be included in the calendar as part of the “Best Friends Collage.”

San Diego Humane Society 2008 Calendar Contest
Submission Deadline - Thursday, August 16th, 2007 (by end of day)
entry $25.00
Website info [link]
PDF of Submission Form [link]

If ya do not have a fuzzle to fotograph may I suggest a wonderful modeling duo...


Tiger - This fella is the hug master! He really is king of the luv bugs. I am surprised he and his bonded lady luv B.A. have not been adopted yet. They are older kittys but seriously nice to be around. This guy is 100% teddy bear. [link]


B.A. - Code for Beautiful Animal. This lovely lady is bonded to Tiger (who woudn't be!) She is sweet and lurvs to lay about & perfect her napping skills. [link]

Adopt them at San Diego Humane Society. [link]

Make sure to check out the Fuzzle calendar to see what other awesome events are going on this weekend. [link]

Get those pix in so nobody has to pout!

My Buddy N' Me

So I know that there are some folks out there that would like to be hangin' with their Fuzzy Buddies all da' time.

Well this month there is that special day that helps ya' do it...

It's Take Your Dog to Work Day!

I have worked at a number of places that allowed folks to bring their fuzzy companions in some days of the week and it was always a win/win thang.

So if you are wanting to try out the desktop doggy or the pencil pushing Pooch then check out the following website so you can get the jump on the plans.

Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 22, 2007
for more info - [click this link]

If you are looking for that fantastic fuzzle to apply for the job of best buddy check out...


Crystal & Molly - An adorable bonded pair that I met the other week at North County Animal Services. They are a wee bit older (around 8 yrs old) so they might work as a cubby companion duo. Regardless you should check them out at San Diego Animal Services North. [link]
They are that perfect middle dog size - not too big, not too small.

just right!

Summer Blockbusters [or] Back To The Fuzzle

Beau & BamBam - A couple of bosom buddies that are around 11 years old. Yep no spring chickens but a fun pair that may be ready for your home movies. Imagine a couple of medium-small dogs that have super personality faces. They are defo ready for their close-ups. Adopt them at Animal Services Central! [link]

If you enjoy a little movie magic outside of the home movie arena take a look at San Diego's Cinema Under the Stars. Never been there myself but with the weather all summery already I think its going to make it on my list o' places to check out. The Movie for May 10-12th is Pirate's of the Caribbean. [link]

Body Language

Hocus & Pocus - This extremely sweet pair of bonded bunny brothers are part of the pilot program between the San Diego House Rabbit Society, Escondido Humane Society, and the Petco Foundation.[link]

This project sets up bunnies as available adoptables at a number of San Diego County Petcos. Hocus & Pocus are aprox. 1.5 years old and are a total delight. They were both very easy to handle and were a pleasure to work with. I believe that Hocus is the smaller of the two and also the more outgoing. Pocus is a bit more shy. In the next pic you can see that Hocus is giving his big bro a little reassurance.

I think the Body Language says it all...


Adopt this adorable twofer at the Carmel Mtn Petco. [link]

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?

I can think of younger days when living for my life
Was everything a fuzzle could want to doooooooo
I could never see tomorrow,
but I was never told about the sorrow...

Randy & Reba - This 10 year old pair of bonded fuzzle friends are having a bit of a tough time adjusting to life away from their former home. I tell ya', someone has been rockin' their dreamboat. Can you make it so that they can resume sailing along - peaceful and calm? Adopt them (#'s A1142605, A1142604) at the San Diego Animal Services South.

And how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
How can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go round?
How can you mend this broken fuz?
How can a loser ever win?
Please help me mend my broken heart and let me live again...

Every Time You Are Near...

Spanky & Holly - This pair o' smiley sweeties would like to keep their Best Friends Forever status. Help keep those smiley mugs bright! Seriously y'all this guy & gal are house trained, mellow, and socially sound - they only ended up in the adoption option when their elderly companion was no longer able to take care of them. Somebody is gonna get an awesome twofer with these ones. Adopt them at the North County Humane Society.

Just like me they long to be....
Close To Youuuuuuuuuu