Archive for the ‘Dogs’ Category
Sunday, March 15th, 2009
Little One and I went to Little Victories yesterday to learn about their socialization program and meet the dogs we’re going to help get ready for their future families. The more I get to know about Little Victories, the more impressed I am with the caring and thought that goes into their work with […]
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
My younger daughter and I will be volunteering to help keep a dog “socialized” at Little Victories Animal Rescue. I’m grateful to have found a way to volunteer my time that also helps me spend time with my quickly growing child.
Here are more details from Beth Rankin:
“Many of the dogs who arrive at Little […]
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Thursday, March 5th, 2009
In the first in what I hope becomes a series here on The Scoop, I want to share with you the story of a pet who needs a home — and let’s try to get him one, OK? I went to the Little Victories Animal Rescue Group and met Beau Bridges, a Pitt Bull […]
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Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Black tie event to benefit construction of new Putnam Animal Relief Center
Hurricane, W.Va. - Mark your calendars, because the date, time and location are now set for the Putnam Animal Relief Center Fund 2009 Fur Ball.
The black tie event will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the […]
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Just in case you’d forgotten, dogs love:
Getting to ride in the car.
Going someplace that is NOT the vet’s office.
Playing in water.
Socializing with other dogs away from home.
Being with you.
The Valley Wave Pool in Hurricane will be having their annual dog swim September 1st from 6:15 to 8:15. Hey, they have to clean out […]
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
On Saturday August 9 at 5:00, Par Four Family Entertainment Center will be hosting an eighteen hole miniature golf fundraiser with proceeds going to the Putnam Animal Relief Center. They hope to raise money & supplies for the shelter and are offering you the chance to help out and have fun doing it!
Entry fee will […]
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008
FestivALL is still going on with lots of exciting things for the whole family. This is all about ART, and as West Virginians (in my humble opinion) are an incredibly creative lot, there’s a lot to see and do!
FestivALL celebrates theater, dance, music and visual arts. It’s about expressing yourself and appreciating what is unique […]
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
This year’s Bark at the Park is scheduled for May 10th at Valley Park in Hurricane.
My dogs are HUGE fans of Bark at the Park! Valley Park is very dog friendly and even has doggie “clean up” bags available for when nature calls, just in case you forget your own. Valley Park’s extensive […]
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Today I was reminded yet again how much I love my furry kids — 3 cats and 2 dogs. Each and every one of them is a pet that someone else didn’t want or couldn’t keep.
The one thing they have in common is that we adopted them from the Putnam Animal Relief Center or […]
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
I’ve known for some time that it’s not about “what you have.” Lately it seems that it must be about who you take care of.
We have a big need for a new animal shelter in our community. I used to volunteer as a dog walker and I know the condition of the building and […]
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