CLEVELAND, July 7, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– Rescue Village’s 29th annual Woofstock Dog Festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, from 10-4 p.m. at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Woofstock, a festival for animal lovers and their dogs, is a family-friendly day of music, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and games and contests for people and their dogs, all for a good cause. A Woofstock favorite is the Lure Courses, donated and operated by SwiftPaws (as seen on Shark Tank), and includes a dog photo package. Adoptable dogs, activities for kids, and much more make Woofstock a one-of-a-kind, iconic annual event. More than 3,500 people and 2,500 dogs attended 2021 Woofstock, helping raise $120,000 towards Rescue Village’s mission, and the humane society hopes to grow even more in 2022.
Only one dog can be the alpha of Woofstock’s 2,000 dog pack, and this year’s inaugural Woofstock Alpha Dog is a Rescue Village Alumni named Cole. Cole is a Boxer/Pitbull/Labrador mix who was adopted from Rescue Village in 2019 when he was 3 ½ years. Before his new family adopted Cole, he bounced around shelters because he feared other dogs and suffered much kennel stress.
Cole is now a cartoon celebrity thanks to Rescue Village’s cartoonist-in-residence Jenny Campbell. As befitting the alpha dog of northeast Ohio’s biggest dog festival, Cole has been drawn into the 2022 Woofstock logo. Other Cole cartoons will be used to promote the event and help represent the mission of Rescue Village.
In addition to a fun day spent outside with a canine best friend, Woofstock gives people a chance to help Rescue Village’s homeless animals get medical care and a loving family by participating in the Woofstock Ramble or by purchasing the popular annual Woofstock T-shirt.
The Ramble is a fundraising walk/parade that kicks off the festival at 10 a.m. Ramblers can fundraise as individuals or teams, with prizes going to the top fundraisers in several categories.
Founded in 1974, Rescue Village, also known as the Geauga County Humane Society, is an animal shelter for homeless cats, dogs, small creatures, and domesticated barn animals that includes a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic and a law enforcement unit dedicated to upholding Ohio’s animal anti-cruelty laws. Rescue Village operates out of a 19,000 sq. ft. facility and serves the Cleveland area’s eastern suburban and rural communities.
Press Contact: Lisa Ishee: 440-338-4819; lishee@rescuevillage.org
Jinks is an 11-month-old Black Mouth Cur full of energy and bounce. He loves scratches between his ears. Walks can be a little challenging but, with a harness set up with his leash, he can be easily managed. Jinks is a sweet and good boy who just needs consistent structure and a human leader who will work with him to teach him good manners. Jinks would make an excellent companion for an active owner who enjoys long walks, hikes and maybe some swimming at a pool or lake. Jinks is a larger dog who weighs in around 55 pounds. His adoption fee is $225. To meet him, call the SPCA of the Triad at 336-375-3222. The rescue now offers a “Foster to Adopt Program” that allows potential owners to take a dog home for a trial period.
Tiger, about 3 years old, is looking for his forever home after he was surrendered due to his owner’s poor health. He is a Jack Russell terrier mix who has the sweetest disposition. Tiger is playful and wants a lap to enjoy life on. His adoption fee is $350. For information, contact the Animal Rescue and Foster Program at 336-574-9600.
Brave Paws Anxiety and Stress Support Chewables for Dogs: plant-based chewable offers calming support for everyday stress and anxiety in dogs, including noise phobia.
Press Release –
Jun 23, 2022
GREENSBORO, N.C., June 23, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– The team at Brave Paws™ knows that dogs are an important part of the family. Like any other member of the family, our furry friends experience nervousness and anxiety, especially during fireworks or thunderstorms. Since no one likes to see their pets in distress; this can be a stressful time for everyone.
Brave Paws Anxiety and Stress Support Chewablesfor Dogs is a clinically studied and patented botanical that may help ease stress and anxiety in dogs. The plant-based chewables are made from a sustainably sourced blend containing naturally occurring compounds, including betulinic acid, which have been found to promote a sense of calm and relaxation in dogs.
Many things can cause anxiety in dogs, such as noise phobia, separation from their owner, or even the aging process. Noise phobia is one of the most common types of anxiety in dogs, affecting roughly 45% of canines. Loud random noises, such as thunderstorms and fireworks, can trigger dogs with noise phobia. For dog owners, the 4th of July celebrations come with more than just fun and games. Dogs with a fear of loud noises such as fireworks will spend the festivities in fear, with some in danger of harming themselves trying to escape the noise.
“Dogs suffer from anxiety just as much as we do, if not more. Our chewables offer a sustainably sourced, plant-based solution that may help ease anxiety from noise phobia, separation from their owner, and everyday stress,” says Mark Hill, CEO of AABEX Animal Health, the owner of the Brave Paws brand.
“The active ingredients in Brave Paws Anxiety and Stress Support Chewables for Dogs, Souroubea Spp. and Platanus Spp., are supported by both clinical and safety studies,” says Dr. Shannon Gregoire, veterinarian, media personality, and editor of Pet Candy Magazine. “These chewables may help calm dogs through stressful events like fireworks shows and thunderstorms,” says Gregoire.
Although both humans and dogs experience anxiety, dogs show it in different ways. These include panting, drooling, pacing, excessive barking, restlessness, and sometimes even aggressive or destructive behavior. Dogs can become anxious during thunderstorms, vet visits, road trips, loud noises, when the dog is separated from their owner, and—of course—during fireworks. That’s where Brave Paws Anxiety and Stress Support Chewables for Dogs comes in. For best results, the appropriate dose should be given to the dog 60 minutes before a stressful event, such as a storm or fireworks show. This product can be used daily, up to three times per day.
Brave Paws Anxiety and Stress Support Chewables are formulated with a clinically-studied and patented blend. The active ingredients that make up the patented formula include: Souroubea, a genus of flowering plants used in Central American cultures for its calming properties; Platanus, used by Native Americans for its purifying properties; Betulinic acid—a pentacyclic triterpenoid with anxiolytic properties and Alpha- and beta-amyrin—triterpines with anxiolytic, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Brave Paws is also environmentally conscious and responsible with its sourcing and are made with plant-based ingredients that are sustainably sourced from the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica. Brave Paws partners with Coopecuna, a woman-led co-op in rural Costa Rica.
Brave Paws Anxiety and Stress Support Chewables are available in bottles of 30 chewables for $29.99, and 3-packs with 90 chewables for $76.50 (a 15% discount off the list price). To order online, find more information on the brand and its story, or check out the science and behavior tips on their blog, visit www.mybravepaws.com, or on their Facebook or Instagram pages @mybravepaws.
Hi! My name is Stella. I am an 8-year-old Shepherd/border collie mix. I am a super sweet, calm young lady looking for a quiet home and a warm sofa to nap on. I enjoy walks around the neighborhood and spending time with my family. If you are looking for a perfect dog who is already housebroken, crate trained, good with other dogs and cats, and full of love, look no further. Apply at Red Dog Farm’s website, www.reddogfarm.com. Stella’s adoption fee is $250.
The weather is forecasted to be brutally hot this weekend, starting at 100 degrees today and going up to 104 tomorrow. Even though the heat is bad enough, we know that this could get much worse if there are any power outages. The more we do TODAY, the more likely we are to stay on top of any catastrophic changes that may arise without warning. You can help us get the resources we need to stay ahead of the danger by giving NOW.
By making a gift today, you immediately help us keep animals safe. But there are several more ways you can help. Just like with Winter Storm Uri, we know we have to tackle this emergency with a three-prong approach.
1. The pets in our care: The most important thing we need today is to move as many dogs as possible to foster homes where they can get out of the deadly heat. Despite the work that has gone into improving our facilities with more shade and misters, this weather is still extremely dangerous for our most vulnerable dogs.
We need fosters and adopters to show up from 12-6 p.m. and help by taking home a dog while we get through this triple-digit heat wave.
2. The pets in our community: Triple-digit heat waves like this can kill pets much faster than people. You can save animals NOW by posting on NextDoor asking neighbors to put water out for wildlife and community cats. If you can, offer to help a neighbor who has an outdoor dog with shade, ice, lots of water and even fans, and ask folks to keep pets indoors from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. each day to avoid accidental heatstroke. Our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (P.A.S.S.) Program ([email protected]) is also standing by to connect people to hot weather supplies and advice.
We have put up signs along the trails around Town Lake warning of heat stroke in dogs and we have sent press releases to the media almost every day this week. We need your help continuing to spread the word that this 100+ degree weather will kill.
3. The pets in Texas: Austin is very fortunate to have so much love for pets in need, as many communities do not have the same resources. Our American Pets Alive! team regularly helps shelters in these communities treat illnesses and get more pets adopted instead of euthanized. Right now, those communities have asked for support in keeping pets cool. We are preparing large transports of supplies to these shelters tomorrow and through the weekend to include fans, misters, and kongs that can be frozen.
You can help us support these communities in Texas with the supplies they need to keep shelter pets safe by making a gift NOW.
Thank you for supporting pets during this weather emergency. We know how important the lives of companion animals are to you and we are so grateful for your teamwork to make sure pets are safe.
Smudge has been working hard on learning to trust people and not be as skittish. Someone just needs to be very patient with this little 2-year-old, 10 pound treasure. Smudge is doing great but has a long way to go and, as of right now, that’s why the SPCA of the Triad suggests an experienced adopter who can patiently work on building his trust and confidence. He does like children. If you’re an experienced adopter and think you can give little Smudge what he needs to shine, the rescue would love for you to come and meet him. The adoption fee for this terrier mix is $225. To submit an adoption application, visit triadspca.org. For information, call 336-375-3222.
With upcoming forecasted highs of 105+ degrees, it is much hotter much sooner than we would expect right now! With the strain the extreme heat puts on our animals, staff, facilities, the power grid, and pets in our community, we have activated emergency preparations and need your help.
Help us get animals into cool homes before a potential heat emergency by visiting our Town Lake location between noon and 6 p.m. to foster or adopt. We also have foster-to-adopt options for dogs and adult cats. And in case you missed it, we’re waiving adoption fees until June 16th for ALL our pets, including our many adorable puppies, seniors and special needs pets!
*Surgery deposits still apply for unaltered animals & fees cannot be waived retroactively for adoption special.
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Click here to make a gift to support our heat wave operations which require more time and resources, and help us help other animals needing our help with heat.
What To Know & Share:
How to Protect Pets Near You
Click here for important precautions for keeping pets safe at home, in your community or anywhere you go with dangerous(and potentially deadly) heat. Share this link on your social media or with you friends, family and networks to educate and activate others to help pets in the heat.
Know Anyone Who Can Help These Other Texas Animals?
We’re also helping our friends at other shelters facing heat challenges. Here are a few shelters facing extreme heat challenges needing supplies (please send supplies directly to them), adopters or fosters plus pets who need homes most:
San Benito Animal Control – San Benito, Texas needs: adopters/fosters, misters (send misters to 601 N. Williams, San Benito Tx., 78586 Attn: Animal Control Javier Coronado) contact: Jaclynn Pope, [email protected]
City of Devine Animal Control – Devine, Texas needs: adopters/fosters, 4 shade clothes (send to: 303 S Teel, Devine, TX 78016) contact: [email protected]
Little Scooter is looking for a retirement home to call his own. He is a 13-year-old Brussels Griffon mix. He gets along well with other dogs and loves to be close to people. To submit an application, visit www.arfpnc.com or call the Animal Rescue and Foster Program at 336-574-9600. His adoption fee is $250.
TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia has recently launched an In-Home Pet Hospice & Euthanasia Provider Directory to support the growing number of requests for pet end-of-life care and euthanasia services in the home. The new nationwide directory connects families to local providers who specialize in pet end-of-life care needs.
“At Lap of Love, we want to ensure we connect all pet parents with the end-of-life care and euthanasia services they are seeking,” said Lap of Love co-founder, Dr. Mary Gardner. “Currently, our support center receives over 10,000 calls a week, and when all our doctors are booked with appointments, we need to refer calls to other end-of-life and euthanasia in-home providers. When one of our doctors isn’t available, or if it is an area that we do not currently service, we plan to direct families to this new directory. Our top priority is ensuring pets at the end stage of life get the care and services they need, whether it’s from Lap of Love or another caring veterinarian.”
The online directory is free for pet families to use and veterinary providers specializing in end-of-life pet services can create a profile listing at no cost.
About Lap of Love: Founded in 2009, Lap of Love is the nation’s largest network of veterinarians solely dedicated to end-of-life veterinary care providing in-home euthanasia, veterinary hospice, teleadvice, and pet loss support services.
One of Austin’s pet lifesaving treasures is at risk after ANOTHER flooding situation with sewage spilling into all three parvovirus treatment wards.
This is the same situation that the clinic staff faced this past Saturday when Austin Pets Alive! asked for adopters and fosters to pick up puppies who had already been treated – and tested negative – for parvovirus.
Because the Austin community responded and helped pick up 17 puppies on Saturday and 23 puppies on Sunday, there are currently 51 puppies being treated in the Parvo ICU.
No puppies are in danger of not being treated today but we are asked to take more sick puppies – multiple times throughout the day.
That said, the plumbing needs to be fixed quickly – and as you know, Austin Pets Alive! is a nonprofit, almost entirely funded through donations. Austin Pets Alive! does not receive any government funding AND the Parvo ICU has – so far this year – treated a whopping 563 puppies, which is 51% more parvo puppies than the same period of time in 2021.
APA! has one of the only parvo treatment units for shelter pets and is, by far, the largest in Texas. That means that any downtime translates into not being able to continue to accept the high volume of puppies who would certainly die without our Parvo Puppy ICU.
Click here if you’re able to give to help us raise the $15K we need to stop the flooding in our Parvo Puppy ICU. Thank you!
SEATTLE, May 17, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– Popur, a consumer technology startup, announced the launch of an automatic cat litter box that revolutionizes the category using a unique two-box system. With a 24-inch roomy interior, 21-day odorless waste storage, easy-to-clean and intrinsically safe design, Popur provides cat owners with the utmost convenience and absolute assurance Popur is available now on Kickstarter starting at $249.
The Popur X5 Self-Cleaning Litter Box takes an unprecedented approach to cat waste disposal. The open-air space and oversized litter area of 20″ x 16″ is big enough for most cats – even Maine Coons, and allows a layer of litter as deep as 4″ for better clumping action and cleanliness. With SuperSense™ detection algorithm and an ingenious pinch-free mechanism, the cleaning process begins only when no cats are present and will not be interrupted thereon. Then, the box lifts and sifts the litter through a filter, followed by the filter dumping the waste. This proprietary DuoTilt™ technology ensures all clumps are removed from the litter, accommodates the use of different types as well as a large amount of litter, and keeps the inner surface of the box cleaner. The waste is eventually transferred to and stored in a sealed waste bin outside of the main litter box. The bin is capable of holding all waste produced by a single cat for 21 days. Popur is also outfitted with several distinct features to both prevent and remove sticky clumps. In short, this innovative system means that the litter box will stay clean and fresh, eliminate bad smells and reduce maintenance.
“All cat owners can agree…scooping litter is not a fancy job. Since its debut, the development of self-cleaning litter boxes has been stagnant for almost two decades. Let alone their hefty price tags, all existing contraptions fail in at least one of the following aspects: too crowded for cats, possible to hurt cats, easy to get gunky but difficult to clean, too smelly or prone to glitches, therefore defeating their purposes. Our goal with Popur is to change the status quo by creating a litter box that allows people to live a scoopless life without any compromises.” – Daniel, Founder & CEO of Popur.
Popur works quietly at sub-40 decibels. It can be placed on both carpet and hard surfaces, something that typical litter boxes cannot do. It adds convenience with mobile app and voice control options. Popur has reserved interfaces for add-ons such as cameras, weight tracker, litter loader, etc. that further extend its capabilities. The product comes with a standard 2-year warranty across the globe.
The Popur Self-Cleaning Litter Box is the best way for families with cats to keep kitty litter clean, safe, and odor-free. It frees cat owners from unpleasant chores and keeps cats happy with a sanitary, fresh, inviting litter box. Popur is available now on Kickstarter with special deals and discounts for early adopters. Learn more here.
As we Austinites know, Texas summer heat is real – and sweltering hot.
With most summer days reaching at least 90 degrees in Austin, Texas, Austin Pets Alive! is alerting pet owners to exercise caution on these brutally hot days. Temperatures like these can be very dangerous for pets, especially dogs, leading to dehydration and in some cases, death.
As we ease into the summer months, be sure to follow these helpful pointers:
Check the pavement before going on a walk. Place your hand on it for 10 full seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them. Know the signs – lagging is the number one sign that your dog is too hot.
Water, water, water! Let your pet go for a swim in cool water and make sure they are staying hydrated. Getting your pet wet is the best way to speed up the cooling process.
Keep an eye on your pet’s tongue and eyes. Red eyes and a tongue hanging very far out of a dog’s mouth is an indication that they are overheating.
Limit outdoor activity. Take short walks in shaded areas or consider taking an evening stroll.
Do NOT leave your pet in the car, not even for a short period of time. Did you know that on a 95-degree day, your car is actually degrees?
There are other summer heat tips that are less commonly heard about but are just as important such as supervising your pet in the pool. To avoid a dangerous situation, consider fencing off or covering your pool for when you aren’t home. Another tip to keep in mind is that when grooming your pet, avoid cutting their hair too short. Their fur helps combat sunburns and regulate body temperature. For these upcoming summer months, pet sunscreen is a great investment – we bet you didn’t know it was a thing!
Dogs most susceptible to heatstroke are overweight dogs, dogs with long fur, short nose dogs, senior dogs, and those who have lung or breathing issues. It’s important to remember that dogs only sweat through their mouth, feet, and ears, which is why they suffer from heat exhaustion faster than humans. So, even though you may be tolerating the heat, your dog may be suffering.
To help keep pet safety top of mind at a popular Austin-outdoor fave location, we’ve posted signage around the trail looping Lady Bird Lake. Thank you to Rocket Banners, a company that generously donated the print of these heat safety signs reminding trail-goers to keep their pets safe. Be on the lookout for those tips and warnings! Austin Pets Alive! wants to keep all pet lovers informed and our furry friends safe from the ravaging heat! Follow our friendly tips and refer back when needed for a fun, safe summer!
We have an important PSA while we have your attention! While scooping the poop may not seem important, and at times pretty gross, it is crucial to the health and safety of our community. Just to put things into perspective, there are over 250,000 dogs in Austin, which in turn creates 150,000 pounds of poop per day. And now, more than ever before, we each have an obligation to care for, and look after, the health and safety of our neighbors and fellow Austinites. Click here to learn more!
New company announced to enable the vision of a growing suite of brands committed to improving people’s lives through successful care of ecosystems and pet habitats
Press Release –
Apr 19, 2022
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., April 19, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– Aperture was announced today as the new, integrated company for some of the largest and most reputable brands in the aquatics and, now, herpetology industries, which strive to make creating and maintaining ecosystems easy and successful. Those brands include:
Bulk Reef Supply: For over 15 years, Bulk Reef Supply has been the industry’s leading online marketplace for saltwater and reefing aquariums with over 3,000 products from 150 partners. Bulk Reef Supply is a premier resource for reefers around the world through one of the largest YouTube presences in the entire pet industry with nearly 400,000 subscribers and 110 million video views.
Neptune Systems: For over 25 years, Neptune Systems has been at the forefront of creating some of the most trusted technology for controlling and monitoring aquariums. Giving unparalleled visibility, early detection and real-time solutioning, Neptune technology has saved the lives of millions of fish and corals, making it the #1 choice for controlling and monitoring home and office aquariums and some of the most visited public and private aquariums in the world.
EcoTech Marine: For nearly 25 years, EcoTech has set the industry standard for high-performance technology that enables saltwater and freshwater aquarists to create healthy ecosystems with its brands EcoTech Marine and AquaIllumination. With more than 200 products and 43 patents, EcoTech products are tested and endorsed by some of the most respected marine biologists in the world. EcoTech is currently beta-launching products to revolutionize reptile and amphibian keeping: Leap Habitats.
“The founders of these brands started with a common passion for helping people experience the beauty, joy and health benefits of a thriving aquarium,” said Natalie Strahan, Chief Executive Officer of Aperture. “As we expand our vision and offering, this is the right time to create a new company that allows us to further enrich customers’ lives through integrating exceptional technology, products, partnerships and helpful content.”
Bringing these brands together allows Aperture to provide customer-centric solutions that cover the entire spectrum of their journey. Aperture’s engineers, content engine and marketplace unlock unique opportunities to bring the benefits of creating and maintaining ecosystems to more homes, offices, classrooms and aquariums around the world.
Aperture is a leading online retailer, manufacturer and distributor of products and solutions in over 50 countries through an integrated platform, which includes the industry’s leading online marketplace for saltwater aquarists, world-class products for the success of saltwater, freshwater and reptile and amphibian ecosystems and habitats, distribution operations, sales professionals and one of the pet industry’s largest YouTube platforms, with over 400,000 subscribers and 110 million views. Through its banner brands Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination, Leap Habitats and others, the company offers its customers the products and resources they need to create thriving ecosystems. For more information, visit www.apetlife.com.
Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match.
The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique community platform. Last year, all 18 of the honorary mascots were adopted into loving homes, and many more will be adopted this year!
Austin FC presented the first Honorary Mascot of the club’s second season: Gavin! Gavin is a sweet labrador retriever mix who arrived at Austin Pets Alive! after likely being hit by a car. Gavin’s jaw was reattached and his back legs were injured but that hasn’t stopped this friendly pup from now running around with his custom wheelchair.
Gavin is one year old and loves other playful dogs just as much as he loves snuggling on the couch. Gavin is ready to be adopted from Austin Pets Alive! and go home with his new best friend.
We are thrilled to announce that the second Austin FC Honorary Mascot is Kenneth! Kenneth is a loveable three-year-old heartworm-positive dog who was looking for a loving home. If you are looking to meet the cuddliest couch potato, look no further than Kenneth (or Kenny as his fosters call him).
Kenny is just one of the sweetest pups. Throughout the day, he’ll come up to his fosters, look up with his beautiful hazel eyes and quietly ask for petting. He loves attention from his humans but is also independent enough to wander off to somewhere on his own once he is satisfied.
Austin FC presents the latest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Rose! This one-year-old playful and happy dog is ready to find her forever home. Rose was shot as a puppy and suffered a spinal injury. She doesn’t let that prevent her from running around any park or yard with her custom-built wheels.
Rose gets along well with other dogs and cats. Her favorite thing to do is chase a tennis ball around and snuggle up with you!
Meet Austin FC’s latest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Lance! Lance is a three-year-old lab mix who loves nothing more than to make himself comfortable in your lap. He is completely deaf, but that doesn’t stop him from playing just as well as the rest of the dogs!
The Austin FC community really showed just how amazing and inclusive they are in their appreciation of Lance, with some of them even greeting him in sign language.
The most recent Austin FC Honorary Mascot, RayRay, was adopted!
This sweet pup came to Austin Pets Alive! in 2019 after APD received a call that he was abandoned in a home (his previous family moved out and left him behind) – he was taken to Austin Animal Center and they called Austin Pets Alive!. RayRay went to an adoptive home but that owner returned RayRay when she had to move. In the past two months, RayRay has made appearances at SXSW and as the most recent Austin FC Honorary Mascot. We are excited to announce that an Austinite named Amylynne met RayRay and adopted him! Amylynne says RayRay’s favorite things are “walks, sunbathing, napping, and cuddles!”
This season, RayRay is the first Honorary Mascot to be adopted! Stay tuned to meet the next Austin FC Honorary Mascot on May 8th!
Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match.
The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique community platform. Last year, all 18 of the honorary mascots were adopted into loving homes, and many more will be adopted this year!
February 26, 2022: Gavin – ADOPTED!
Austin FC presented the first Honorary Mascot of the club’s second season: Gavin! Gavin is a sweet labrador retriever mix who arrived at Austin Pets Alive! after likely being hit by a car. Gavin’s jaw was reattached and his back legs were injured but that hasn’t stopped this friendly pup from now running around with his custom wheelchair.
Gavin is one year old and loves other playful dogs just as much as he loves snuggling on the couch. Gavin is ready to be adopted from Austin Pets Alive! and go home with his new best friend.
March 6, 2022: Kenneth – ADOPTED!
We are thrilled to announce that the second Austin FC Honorary Mascot is Kenneth! Kenneth is a loveable three-year-old heartworm-positive dog who was looking for a loving home. If you are looking to meet the cuddliest couch potato, look no further than Kenneth (or Kenny as his fosters call him).
Kenny is just one of the sweetest pups. Throughout the day, he’ll come up to his fosters, look up with his beautiful hazel eyes and quietly ask for petting. He loves attention from his humans but is also independent enough to wander off to somewhere on his own once he is satisfied.
March 20, 2022: Rose – ADOPTED!
Austin FC presents the latest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Rose! This one-year-old playful and happy dog is ready to find her forever home. Rose was shot as a puppy and suffered a spinal injury. She doesn’t let that prevent her from running around any park or yard with her custom-built wheels.
Rose gets along well with other dogs and cats. Her favorite thing to do is chase a tennis ball around and snuggle up with you!
April 10, 2022: Lance – ADOPTED!
Meet Austin FC’s latest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Lance! Lance is a three-year-old lab mix who loves nothing more than to make himself comfortable in your lap. He is completely deaf, but that doesn’t stop him from playing just as well as the rest of the dogs!
The Austin FC community really showed just how amazing and inclusive they are in their appreciation of Lance, with some of them even greeting him in sign language.
April 23, 2022: RayRay – ADOPTED!
The most recent Austin FC Honorary Mascot, RayRay, was adopted!
This sweet pup came to Austin Pets Alive! in 2019 after APD received a call that he was abandoned in a home (his previous family moved out and left him behind) – he was taken to Austin Animal Center and they called Austin Pets Alive!. RayRay went to an adoptive home but that owner returned RayRay when she had to move. In the past two months, RayRay has made appearances at SXSW and as the most recent Austin FC Honorary Mascot. We are excited to announce that an Austinite named Amylynne met RayRay and adopted him! Amylynne says RayRay’s favorite things are “walks, sunbathing, napping, and cuddles!”
This season, RayRay is the first Honorary Mascot to be adopted! Stay tuned to meet the next Austin FC Honorary Mascot on May 8th!
May 8, 2022: Marla – ADOPTED!
Marla is a major fan of people, and you’ll instantly become a major fan of hers! She enjoys her daily morning walks and loves to sniff everything she sees. But she especially wants to meet people. She’s curious about all the folks who walk by and wants to pull toward them to say hi. She’s excited to see one who’s already a friend, and she wants everyone to be her new buddy. She loves being near everyone and getting their attention – adults and children alike.
May 22, 2022: Jaysus – ADOPTED!
Jaysus is a smart, energetic pup who’s ready to please you. Jaysus is quite the gentleman. He is easygoing, fully house-trained, crate-trained and knows how to politely let you know what he needs.
Jaysus is happy to stay quietly by his human’s side while they’re working from home or out in the yard. While his human is away, he is quite content to occupy himself with his toys or a nap and will patiently wait for them to return.
He’s a true Austinite with a lot of enthusiasm and zest who loves his daily walks, playing hard at dog parks and going out on hiking trails. He falls head over heels in love with every human he meets. He just expects some praise and pets from everyone. In return, he smothers them with kisses and happy tail wags.
June 25, 2022: Lunchbox- ADOPTED! TEST
Introducing Lunchbox, a handsome 8-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who is ready to become your best friend! Lunchbox (nicknamed Boxy for his cute little tank-like body) is a sweet gentleman who has a playful side.
Lunchbox is completely house-trained, does great on walks after his initial excitement, and if you give him a toy he will love to chew on it! After a few treats, he will go into his crate and sleep through the whole night like a baby.
Lunchbox was in APAs! Canine Good citizen program and so far, he knows “sit,” “down,” “stay” and is making great progress on “crate” and “gentle.” He is very affectionate when new people visit and has the cutest “sploot” when he lies down! Lunchbox really loves his humans and loves to be around them as much as possible, so a family who is home
more often, or willing to work with him to slowly get him familiar with being home alone, would be best!
July 12, 2022: Banana Split – ADOPTED!
If you’re looking for a devoted cuddle bunny, Banana Split is your girl! This very affectionate puppy will greet you by jumping up, hugging you and wrapping her paws around you. She loves to snuggle up with you, giving you kisses – and more hugs. In return, she hopes you’ll jiggle her paws, give her a little nose rub and lots of petting.
Now in foster, Banana likes seeing other dogs on her walks, sniffing and wagging her tail excitedly. At home, she plays with her fosters’ two dogs. One is a grumpy old boy and she’s learning to respect his boundaries. This gentle girl also loves playing with her fosters’ 1- and 5-year-old kids and she’s gentle and polite to other kids she sees.
Plus, she’s living with cats, interested in them but never aggressive.
She’s improving her leash walks, strolling beside her foster mom and sometimes plopping down to sunbathe. At home, she loves to chew her toys and, being a puppy, she chews whatever she finds, including cords. Then she’s off to curl up for naps.
This sweet, goofy girl already understands “sit and is learning about “down. She’s doing well in her crate, curling up for a nap and snoozing while her fosters are away. She’s very close to being house-trained. And she’s learning to fetch.
This easy going girl will love a home with someone who’s there a lot and can curl up with her and give her those cuddles and pets she adores. And she’ll enjoy continuing her training. Come meet this adorable girl. She’s ready to warm your heart!
July 24, 2022: Choppa – ADOPTED!
This puppy was found in a laundry basket with his siblings – outside of an animal shelter. They tested positive for parvovirus and were sent to Austin Pets Alive! for lifesaving treatment in the Parvo Puppy ICU. Thanks to the love and care from the Parvo Puppy ICU, Choppa is now healthy and ready to spend many days with his new family!
August 6, 2022: Effie – ADOPTED!
Introducing Effie, a sweet, house-trained adorable young puppy. Effie
is an absolute doll! She has a kind, sweet and gentle personality and
loves belly rubs and snuggling. Every morning when her fosters go
outside with her, she isn’t satisfied until she has said hello to her
neighbors for scratches, belly rubs and a treat.
Effie is smart and a quick learner who loves to please and show off
her new skills. She loves running around with her friends but can be shy
at first until she feels comfortable. Effie enjoys playing with a
neighboring dog in the yard and dogs at the dog park. This means she can
live in a house with other dogs.
Her favorite activity is putting her paws around you and letting you
know how much she loves you. She’s the total package: smart, funny,
sweet and empathetic. A wonderful little puppy soul and personality who
will make the best pet to her forever family.
August 13, 2022: Isabelle – ADOPTED!
Isabelle is a loving and playful girl who will give you kisses and
snuggle with you on the couch. She will sit for treats if asked. All she
wants to do is get love from her human.
Isabelle loves meeting new people and will make sure they give her
plenty of pets! Now in foster care, she behaves well when she’s home
alone, just sitting on the couch and waiting for her foster parents to
come back. She’s a house-trained girl who stands by the door to show she
wants to go outside.
This sweetie can be somewhat intimidated and aggressive with other
dogs and cats, so she hopes to be the only pet in a home. Come meet this
girl. Offer her a couch snuggle and she’ll follow you home!
September 17, 2022: Dustin – ADOPTED!
Dustin is a 3 and a half year old lab mix who has a hard time deciding what he wants to do most – go on long walks with you or give you all the kisses! This playful boy loves playing catch and running around for hours. Yet he’s also super content with taking naps! He’s wonderful with kids and he’s fully house-trained and can do well with roaming freely. Let’s get Dustin and all his friends out of the shelter and into homes!
October 9, 2022: Sadie – ADOPTED!
Sadie loves to play with her foster and the dogs, and also loves to chew bones and play tug-o-war with stuffed toys and ropes. Then she cuddles in her foster’s lap. She’s also living with cats and is super curious but doesn’t pay much attention to them. In a previous home, she also lived with kids and loved to play with them.
Sadie is an active, adventurous and playful girl even though she’s in a wheelchair. She was hit by a car and now has little use of her back legs. In her wheelchair, she can run around outdoors and enjoys it. She doesn’t use a leash for her walks, but never leaves her person’s side. She’ll always want to be right next to you and your dogs on walks.
At home, Sadie stays in her crate and does great when her foster is away, just excited to see her come back. She is almost house-trained and just needs to be carried outside and held up to potty. Back indoors, she loves being wrapped up in a soft blanket and cuddled in a lap.
October 16, 2022 Listo and Verde – ADOPTED!
Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! Are excited to introduce you to not but one…but TWO HONORARY MASCOTS…Listo and Verde! These perfect sibling pups are one month old and had parvovirus when they arrived at Austin Pets Alive!…after being tested in the Parvo ICU. They are now healthy and ready to be adopted
October 23, 2022: Alright Alright Alright & Wolffpack – ADOPTED!
Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match.
The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique community platform. Last year, all 18 of the honorary mascots were adopted into loving homes, and many more will be adopted this year!
Austin FC presented the first Honorary Mascot of the club’s second season: Gavin! Gavin is a sweet labrador retriever mix who arrived at Austin Pets Alive! after likely being hit by a car. Gavin’s jaw was reattached and his back legs were injured but that hasn’t stopped this friendly pup from now running around with his custom wheelchair.
Gavin is one year old and loves other playful dogs just as much as he loves snuggling on the couch. Gavin is ready to be adopted from Austin Pets Alive! and go home with his new best friend.
We are thrilled to announce that the second Austin FC Honorary Mascot is Kenneth! Kenneth is a loveable three-year-old heartworm-positive dog who was looking for a loving home. If you are looking to meet the cuddliest couch potato, look no further than Kenneth (or Kenny as his fosters call him).
Kenny is just one of the sweetest pups. Throughout the day, he’ll come up to his fosters, look up with his beautiful hazel eyes and quietly ask for petting. He loves attention from his humans but is also independent enough to wander off to somewhere on his own once he is satisfied.
Austin FC presents the latest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Rose! This one-year-old playful and happy dog is ready to find her forever home. Rose was shot as a puppy and suffered a spinal injury. She doesn’t let that prevent her from running around any park or yard with her custom-built wheels.
Rose gets along well with other dogs and cats. Her favorite thing to do is chase a tennis ball around and snuggle up with you!
Meet Austin FC’s latest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Lance! Lance is a three-year-old lab mix who loves nothing more than to make himself comfortable in your lap. He is completely deaf, but that doesn’t stop him from playing just as well as the rest of the dogs!
The Austin FC community really showed just how amazing and inclusive they are in their appreciation of Lance, with some of them even greeting him in sign language.
The most recent Austin FC Honorary Mascot, RayRay, was adopted!
This sweet pup came to Austin Pets Alive! in 2019 after APD received a call that he was abandoned in a home (his previous family moved out and left him behind) – he was taken to Austin Animal Center and they called Austin Pets Alive!. RayRay went to an adoptive home but that owner returned RayRay when she had to move. In the past two months, RayRay has made appearances at SXSW and as the most recent Austin FC Honorary Mascot. We are excited to announce that an Austinite named Amylynne met RayRay and adopted him! Amylynne says RayRay’s favorite things are “walks, sunbathing, napping, and cuddles!”
This season, RayRay is the first Honorary Mascot to be adopted! Stay tuned to meet the next Austin FC Honorary Mascot on May 8th!
Austin Pets Alive! is at the forefront of innovation in eliminating the killing of companion animals, which is why we’ve added a brand-new tool for fueling our work: cryptocurrency donations! Below are some of the new ways you can support our mission using crypto.
NFTs
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are a new technology in the cryptocurrency space that allows for the exchange of digital media. Now, our community is using NFTs to support the animals of APA!.
One of our foster families started CowboyKitties.io, which started as hand-drawn ink portraits celebrating the APA! foster cats that came into their lives. “Z”, the 14-year-old artist, began sketching them to show her love for foster cats. One particular cat really captured her imagination and became the famous drawing that is now an exclusive NFT art collection with 15,000 unique kitties available in Ethereum and 5,000 in Polygon. 50% of proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive!.
Two recent engineering graduates from the University of Texas at Austin wanted to put their engineering skills to use while contributing to our cause, as dog-lovers and adopters. Using the available dogs of APA!, AustinCryptoPups has created a one-of-a-kind, collectible NFT trading cards of all of your favorites – Twister, Dave, and more. 50% of proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive!.
Donor-Advised Funds
You can now create your own charitable fund and recommend crypto grants to the animals of APA!. Endaoment offers Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) built atop the Ethereum blockchain.
DAFs are a bit like charitable savings accounts, allowing you to donate assets into the fund, and then recommend Austin Pets Alive! to receive cash grants using your Ethereum coins immediately, or over time.
Direct Donations
We’re excited to announce that we now accept 35 of the most common cryptocurrency coins as donations to Austin Pets Alive!. If you own crypto, giving to APA! is a smart way to make a difference.
Choose from Bitcoin, Ethereum, or more than 30 other coins to donate and get a tax receipt
Know that your gift may be tax-deductible, and as a donation, does not trigger a capital gains tax*, allowing you to make a bigger impact
Your donation will be converted into U.S. dollars and sent to us as cash so we can put your gift to work immediately.
Your name and contact information are optional, but providing this when making a donation allows us to express our gratitude! We never share, sell, or trade donor information.
Other Ways to Give
Not into crypto? No problem! You can continue to fuel our work to end the killing of pets by exploring more ways to give on our website. Whatever way you choose to support our work — we thank you!
For more information about using cryptocurrency to support the lifesaving mission of Austin Pets Alive!, please email us.
* Austin Pets Alive! does not provide tax advice, so please consult your financial advisor on donations of cryptocurrency.
The rising pet solutions company aims to simplify the dog-walking experience while keeping pets happy and healthy.
Press Release –
Mar 29, 2022
LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– Leave it Leash, a pet solutions company, has announced the official launch of its flagship product, the first patented 14-foot water-spray dog leash that comes with a collapsible bowl. The all-in-one multi-purpose dog water spray handle helps to deter aggressive or overly-curious off-leash dogs, while the nine-ounce water tank and six-ounce collapsible bowl (both BPA-free) allow for optimal on-the-go hydration.
The Leave it Leash comes with a five-foot attachable leash, complete with two hooks and a safety wrist strap for added security. The device’s D-ring allows users to attach the five-foot leash to the handle device, which features a simple hooking and unhooking mechanism. The five-foot leash comes with two chrome-plated hooks with 360° rotation for easy attachment to any collar or harness. The hooks are specially designed with strong holding power, reducing the stress for the user while on dog walks.
As the company’s first patented product on the market, the Leave it Leash is the first of many items that will be sold as a part of Leave it Leash’s mission to simplify daily dog walks and offer enhanced control during the dog walking experience. With numerous products in the works, the Leave it Leash team is focused on boosting owner confidence and easing the overall experience while simultaneously keeping pets happy, healthy and hydrated.
“The Leave it Leash is truly a dog walker’s best friend, as it lets owners be fully prepared for their dog walks,” said Cheryl Eckert, founder of Leave it Leash. “Just leave it to your leash to carry the water. Don’t just say it, spray it with the Leave it Leash and get a handle on your dog’s thirst.”
Built from high-quality materials, the Leave it Leash features a smooth finish and a solid ergonomic grip. The six-ounce collapsible bowl attaches easily to the side of the leash device’s external shell, providing owners with the ability to easily dispense water to their furry friend. The device is a great tool to ensure that dogs remain hydrated at all times and avoid the potential for heat strokes during dog walks or dog hikes. Because the collapsible bowl slides on and off the leash device handle, the bowl itself is very easy to clean.
To learn more about Leave it Leash’s safe-to-use water spray that is completely harmless to animals, please visit https://www.leaveitleash.com.
About Leave it Leash
A pet solutions company, Leave it Leash is the first patented 14-foot water-spray dog leash that comes with a collapsible bowl.
I hope this finds you and yours safe after last night’s scary weather event.
With multiple tornado touchdowns in Central Texas and morning reports today of damage, we wanted to reach out to let you know how we fared and what we’re doing to support response efforts.
Firstly, our animals and facilities were unharmed. Our Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) shelter, which as you probably know faces challenges, weathered the storm well! With our recent equipment upgrades and overnight staff additions, the teams were able to prepare the animals and facility ahead of the weather, as well as quickly mitigate any pooling water as storms hit our area. Thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers on the ground last night.
Secondly, Austin Pets Alive! is offering assistance to local, county, and state government emergency operations teams as they assist with recovery efforts following yesterday’s tornadoes. We are concerned that many pet owners could be facing difficulties and pets could be struggling, displaced, and at risk. Through our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (P.A.S.S.) program, we will assist with finding temporary homes, food, and other pet need for people with pets affected by the tornadoes.
Need help?
Need help or know someone who needs help with pets affected by last night’s tornadoes? Email us at [email protected] or call us at 512-961-6519.
Want to help?
Join P.A.S.S.
Our P.A.S.S. program, which we coordinate our community crisis response through, depends on peer-to-peer support so we are always looking for those willing to help other Austinites to join our Facebook group. Join us today to support our post-tornadoes response efforts for Austin-area people and pets.
Donate
You can also support all of our in-house programs, services, and support for people and pets in need by making a donation here.
Thank you for all you do to support people and pets!
