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Heal Thyself... and so on

Jasper - She is no spring chicken but who is anymore...
Miss Jasper is a 10 year old tabby (I added the Miss part since I thought she was a he initially because of the name) that is really all about the cuddle. She would be a really easy going addition to the household. I think the picture above is exhibiting her #2 activity (#1 would be the same but would occur in your lap).
Check her out at the San Diego Humane Society. [link]

The mineral version of Jasper supposedly has the power to heal insanity and to heal one possessed by devils...

So just think what a fuzzy version could do!

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.

whassuuuuup!?!

Indiana - I love this big boy. I can not believe he has spent so many days at the shelter. He is a luv bug with cute barrel doggy buns. He is a big fan of the belly rubs and hangin' with his dog & people buddies.



He can be a bit o' da shy guy at first but warms to you quickly. He then gets right down to sharing the smile power.


He has been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism which allowed him to gain a bunch of weight. He is receiving daily medication and is doing well & losing weight.

You have got to go down to the San Diego Humane Society and check him out! [link]

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!

Shot to the Heart!

Ready...

Aim...


Fire!

Bullseye - This 5 year old Silver Tabby is very sweet and quite shy at first. I want to make sure to post some pics of him out n' about since he hides away sometimes. Although he has his shy time he loves to play with feathers and nuzzle. I think he may be coming out of his shell a bit and getting ready to present his awesomeness. [link]



He is so very handsome.



If you have a chance to meet him - have patience. He is worth the wait!



did I mention that he luvs playing with feathers!



Adopt Him at the San Diego Humane Society. [link]

Calendar Cutey

Rascal - A sweet n' shy 1 year old male meow meow. He is absolutely gorgeous! Adopt him at San Diego Humane Society. [link]


He is living at San Diego Humane's Alice in Wonderland room. I think he might be overlooked in the shadows so I wanted to make sure y'all can see how cheek-a-licious he is!


Pop on by to get the face to face with this beauty boy! [link]

also...

Deadline for the San Diego Humane 2008 Calendar contest is coming up! You have until August 18th to submit your own Calendar Cutey picture.
check out the deets here - [link]

Piquant Fuz

Jezzibelle - a 7 month old Tortie beauty. She is a playful youngster that does have some tortitude so best to go to an adult home or one with older children (8 n' up). Adopt her at the San Diego Humane Society. [link]



I played with this fair lady for awhile and she is super fun!


If you are looking for a sassy lassy at the beginning of her long n' lovely life then definitely pop over to Gaines st. and check her out!

Millions of Cats...

So it may have taken a wee while but they are here now...


The Kitty Krew!

I have super duper busy photographing the Union Tribune Pet Page [link] the last lil' bit. There are definitely a bunch o' adoptable kitty pies around the county right now. The season is on!

There will be an awesome Kitty Kat related festivity going on at the San Diego Humane this weekend. [link]

Meow Madness @ San Diego Humane Society
Saturday June 9th
9:30 am to 8 pm
5500 Gaines St.

It will include lots of adoptable felines, cat-focused booths, local artists, and more. I know of one vendor that will be showing up that makes these awesome cat enclosures [link] for reasonable rates.

Don't forget the older buddies too. They Rock!
My kitty guy is 15 and luvin' it.

If you want to check out a classic bit o' kitty cat Illustration check out Wanda Gag's "Millions of Cats" [link]

Remember to check out all the other events this weekend on the Fuzzle Calendar. [link]

more to come soon!

Walk for Animals

Last Weekend there was a super fuzzle fest otherwise known as...

The 13th Annual San Diego Humane Walk for Animals !

This year they held it at Crown Point in Pacific Beach - Ended up being a super locale for the festivities.

I made a quick swing around the vendor n' rescues zone - first things first. One of the first fuzzles of the day that I met was...


Hanna - She makes we want to say Hanna Banana in my head about 50 times. Off the Charts mellow and sweet. She was hangin' with her foster group Coastal German Shepherd Rescue. I think she will be adopted pretty fast. [link]

Just a couple o' steps away was a kind soul by the name of...

Magic - Ok so now I have that Heart song running through my head like a fuzzle after a frankfurter. But he really is a Magic Man! This lovely shepherd boy has had a tough go in life and is really sweet despite it all. Adopt him at Coastal German Shepherd Rescue. [link]

Had a chance to hang with my buddy Cindy (her fuzzy buddy Tess is featured having fun at the lure coursing park in the Fuzzle sidebar!) from Puptown Doggy Day Care. If you have some downtown doggy day care needs check out their website. [link]

So as I continued down the lane I could not help but notice my top contender for most photographed doggies of the day...

I had to muscle in (not really - just being dramatic) past all the paparazi to land a shot of this pair of canine celebrities. Who can help it when they are just chillaxin on their surfboardmobile? I can't.

I kept on keepin' on down the lane futzin with my camera, etc. My attention suddenly snapped back into focus when I noticed that somebody was leaning up on me...

What do you get when ya fall in love?
I looooove this doggy. Believe me I see a bazillion fuzzles around and every now & then one of them really hooks me. Such is this fuzzle. He is swoony sweet and I am already jealous of the lucky person that will adopt him. Check out Greyhound Adoption Center and ask about Velamint! [link]

Velamint was not the only adoptable option hanging tight with the GAC. Hold on to your name game folks 'cause here comes...

Turnip - Greyhound Adoption Center has miles of smiles with their good buddy Turnip. He is ready to be your favorite couch potato. [link]

While I was hangin' with the folks from GAC they informed me about the Fyvie Fund - a special fund set aside for assisting in medical costs for greyhounds that come to GAC with serious leg injuries. It's named after Fyvie, a female greyhound that was found with broken bones in both forearms. I got to meet her after taking snaps of her two adoptable buddies. She es muy adorable. Check out their website to see how you can help this project keep on keepin' on. [link]



P.S. If you already have a greyhound hangin' at your home and would like a fun field trip for the fuzzle - make sure to check out the Luratics website. [link] I have met a number of greyhounds that have a blast at the Luratics Lure Coursing runs.

so anywho...


The crowd around the start line (I know it says finish in the photo but it was one of those dual-use banners) started to gather up for the big countdown. Mayor Jerry S. counted them down and then I started to realize just how many people had shown up!


This place was seriously packed. Good job y'all for helpin' to raise funds for San Diego Humane. It's always fun to see folks feelin' good and frollicking with their fuzzles.

To be clear there were a lot of dogs there that morning but let us not forget that there are other fuzzles in the sea...

Here is intrepid kitty number one. I shall name thee Braveheart the tamer of all ye survey. Honestly I think he wanted to tell those dogs a thing or two but he hung tight y'all. I was impressed - and he wasn't the only one...

So this is trusting kitty number two. Big props for coming out to the Walk for Animals with about a bazillion dogs around!

And you can be sure that there will always be a reptile representing at the SD Humane walk. Our particular model for this post will be monsieur Iguana -


So whilst the walkers were doing there walking thing I popped over to finish peeking around the pavilions and ran into my buddies from Pit Bull Rescue San Diego. They had a wee adoptable hanging out.

Cupertino - Mr Cutey Pie otherwise known as "Cooper". Adorable! Check out Pit Bull Rescue San Diego [link] or Kim's Fuzzies for more info.

After I had lazied my way around the free pancake breakfast that Pennysaver sponsored I popped over to the North side of the park where some folks were starting to make the final stretch.

It was pretty funny around the end zone because volunteers were handing out doggy icecream on the sidelines and the dogs were going totally bonzo for it.


Up on the knoll there was all sorts of activities: bobbin for franks, paw art prints, etc. I mosied up there to see how that was rolling.


So now I now that if I am ever feeling down in the dumps I just need to watch a bunch of dogs bobbing for franks. Seriously folks its everything you need to have your hee haw renewed in life.

But seriously (yes again with the seriously) - on my way back to the final goodbyes for the morning I had to get a couple of snaps of two great teams that work within San Diego Humane Society...


Humane Officers crew hangin' at the 2007 San Diego Humane Walk for Animals.


Animal Rescue Reserve crew hangin' at the 2007 San Diego Humane Walk for Animals.

Thanks again to everyone that made such a great event possible - hold it in that location next year!

Be Kind to Animals Month

Wee Mousey is here to whisper the latest n' greatest events going on around town. If you are ready to find your next fuzzy buddy or are just looking for some festival fun - this weekend has it all.

Wee Mousey is even Winking 'cause now you too will be "in the know"...

wink wink - shall we check out some o' da highlights

Saturday 28th

Start your weekend early & eastward...
7:30 am Friends of Cats Semi-Annual Rummage Sale - El Cajon

Looking for luv in all the grey places?
Greyhound Connection will be having adoption events in both Oceanside & Escondido

Want to get that perfect photo of you n' your fuzzy dearest?
SNAP will be holding a Mutters Day Photo event in La Jolla w/ Muttropolis Hosting
There will also be an awesome selection of adoptable small doggies from the Chula Vista Shelter available.

Sunday 29th

The Encinitas Street Fair is gonna be bumpin' and there will definitely be a fuzzy contingent on hand. For sure you will see the Greyhound Connection folks and also make sure to look for the Hippy Hound booth if you are looking for some seriously prosh doggy wear.

Chula Vista's Cinco De Mayo Fest will also be Rockin' the Sunday fun time. Chula Vista Animal Shelter and SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project) will be hangin' out and promoting adoptable pets.

If indoors is more your game on Sunday make sure to go by the Vista Entertainment Center and have fun "Bowling for Animals". This is a super fun fest fundraiser that benefits SNAP, Feral Cat Coalition, California Animal Assoc., & San Diego Animal Advocates. It sounds like a blast!

OB Dog Beach your usual domain? San Diego Humane will have its mobile adoption squad hangin' at the OB Dog Wash with adoptable adorables.

For more details on all of these events and a bunch more happening this weekend go to the Fuzzle Calendar [link]

Be Kind To Animals month is on the horizon. Share the warm fuzzys in yer heart with the many fuzzy n' non fuzzy fauna of the world.

Ugly Fuzzy [or] Holy Xoloitzcuintli Bat Man!

Ok y'all I know it has been a whole week again since posting. I just don't know what to do with myself ! (March edition UT Pet Page has been in the works)

But I think that my lil' buddy Lacey is ready to be the Belle of le Ball this weekend. She is over the top fun with her wee hairless self & is ready to rock your world (with a t-shirt or sunscreen on of course). Her particular brand of ugly cute (I think she is muy adorable!) comes via her Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless) lineage. Adopt her at the San Diego Humane Society.

So there are bunches o' great events tomorrow (Saturday) from Coronado to Fallbrook so if you are looking for adoption options check the Fuzzle Calendar.

The big event o' da weekend is the Ugly Dog Contest at the Del Mar Fair. [link]

Show Starts 11:15 am - 3 pm
(Daylight Savings: Clocks spring forward 2am March 11)

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Paddock Area
2250 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014

This will be held on Sunday and I'll be popping by to drink in as much ugly as I can !

There will also be all sorts of fun booths, vendors, adoption groups, etc. Ya gots ta go!