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National Dog Party Day!
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Arden Moore, founder of Four Legged Life, is declaring June 24 as National Dog Party Day! She is partnering up with Pet Sitters International, K9 Cakery and Pet Life Radio to make this a full day of celebrating that wonderful people-dog connection and raising awareness about pet adoptions. During the day on June 24, we will 'work like a dog' as part of PSI's annual "Take Your Dog to Work Day" and at night, we plan to 'party like a pup' with special events being staged in San Diego and New York City. We're making a call out for sponsors and vendors to participate. Learn more by clicking HERE. Let's party with a purpose!
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Dog IS Good Giveaway!
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Show your love for your dog in style by adorning yourself in one of the fabulous and fashionable T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts from Dog Is Good. Arden is giving away a shirt bearing the fun motto: "I Like Big Mutts" to the 7th person who emails her with the words, big mutts. And, strive to win a lightweight hoodie with a dog striking a Zen pose by being the 10th person to email Arden with the words, zen dog. Dog Is Good's mission is to be a force for good and the company donates a portion of proceeds to worthy pet causes. Learn more by clicking HERE.
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Happy Birthday, PetFinder!
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Arden encourages you to give well-deserved paws and applause to the fine folks of Petfinder. March 15 marks the 15th anniversary of this grrr-eat group dedicated to finding permanent homes for cats, dogs and other pets. Arden's Furry Fab Four - Chipper, Cleo, Murphy and Zeki - have come from shelters or the streets. There are more than 320,000 pets waiting for homes on Petfinder.com. Learn more by how to participate in Petfinder's Adopt the Internet Day by clicking HERE.
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Cat Mulan's Mindful Musings
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Calling all feline fans! You're in for an insightful treat! Author and photographer Margie Yee Webb is giving an autographed copy of her new book, Cat Mulan's Mindful Musings, to the 4th person to email Arden with the words, Cat Mulan. Arden loves the book and posted this on the book's back cover: "Cat Mulan's Mindful Musings is a true page turner for cat lovers of all ages." Discover more about this special cat by clicking HERE.
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For the Love of Dogs!
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 Lots of you vied to get your paws on an autographed copy of Allison Weiss Entrekin's book,For the Love of Dogs. The lucky winner: Jerry Wentz, of Raleigh, NC. Entrekin serves as managing editor of Doggie Aficionado and delivers a witty and whimsical tribute to dogs in the pages of her book. |
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Bid Bye to Muddy Paws!
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Congratulations to Barbara Whipkey, of St. Mary's County, Maryland. You were the 7th person to email Arden with the code words, muddy paws. You win a package of Earthbath Grooming Wipes. These all-natural, veterinarian-approved wipes clean muddy paws - pronto! Learn more by visiting www.earthbath.com.
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Broadway Barks Out a Winner!
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For more than three decades, multi-talented Bill Berloni has ensured dogs, cats, monkeys, ducks and other critters never miss their cues in dozens of Broadway productions. We asked a tough question: name the actress who played Orphan Annie in the original Goodspeed Opera House production of Annie. Savvy theater buff Lori Shaner correctly named Kristen Vigard. She was soon replaced by Andrea McArdle who took on the starring role on Broadway. Shaner wins an autographed copy of Berloni's book, Broadway Tails: Heartfelt Stories of Rescued Dogs Who Became Showbiz Superstars. Learn more about Berloni's work by visiting www.theatricalanimals.com and www.humanesocietyny.org.
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Let's Go To Global Pet Expo!
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Sure, Orlando is home to Disney World, but March 16-18, it will be Disney World for all things pets. That's because this will be the site for the 7th annual Global Pet Expo with a record-setting 2,366 booths and 822 exhibiting companies expected at the Orange County Convention Center. Dana Humphrey, president of Whitegate PR and Arden's business partner, will be there sniffing out grrr-eat pet products and services we hope to spotlight in upcoming issues of this e-newsletter. Learn more by clicking HERE.
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Alison Sweeney Winner
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Congratulations to Trish Blees for successfully emailing Arden with the code word, Winky, to win a copy of the book, The Mommy Diet, authored by Alison Sweeney. Longtime animal advocate Alison is host of "The Biggest Loser" and stars on the daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives." Winky is the name of Alison's adorable Boston terrier.
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Super Pet Expo Discounts!
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Pet lovers, it pays to know Arden. If you plan to attend any of the cool shows sponsored by Super Pet Expo this year, when you go online to buy tickets, enter the promo code, ARDEN11 and you will receive a 30 percent discount! Discover the dates and locations by visiting www.superpetexpo.com. Save and enjoy the show!
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Veterinarians Give Trimline Paws Up!
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No pet wants to be called a cone head. Say goodbye to those rigid, hard-to-maneuver Elizabethan collars and hello to a pet's best surgical recovery aid: the Trimline Recovery Collar. This soft, blue collar is easy to put on and keep on and lets your dog or cat eat, sleep, drink and play without a fuss.
Veterinarians, veterinarian technicians and other pet professionals attending the recent Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas showed their support for Trimline. Check out this short video testimonial HERE,featuring Julie Bontin, DVM, a veterinarian from Ontario, Canada. Learn more about Trimline by watching this short informational video on YouTube.
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Let Arden 'edu-tain' you!
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Looking for a professional speaker, MC or workshop leader for your next event - one guaranteed to "edu-tain" your audience? Arden is America's Pet Edu-Tainer™ She informs and delights audiences all over North America. Click HERE to learn more.
Like what you see? Email Arden about creating an email marketing and social media campaign for your business or non-profit group!
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Dog Thoughts
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Download this iPhone app on iTunes, take a photo of your
dog, shake your phone and watch your Dog's Thoughts appear!
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Leaping 'Labrachauns' and Purring Paddy Cats!
 
On St. Patrick's Day, it is fun to go green, kiss the Blarney stone and dance a jig. Everyone, including our pets, gets to be Irish for a day.
Picking dog breeds originating from the Emerald Isle is easy. Sure, we've got the Irish Setter and the Irish Wolfhound. And Paw Nation playfully identifies the "Labrachaun" as a 'mischievous, fun-loving retriever who enjoys stout ale." (We all know it is doggy no no to serve alcohol to canines even if they are of legal drinking age in dog's years!). Be the 5th person to email Arden with the names of two other Irish dog breeds and win an autographed copy of her best-selling book, The Dog Behavior Answer Book.
So, can you name any Irish cat breeds? What, cat got your tongue? In doing research, Arden came across this article on the Messy Beast site. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!
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Disaster Strikes: How You Can Aid Animals
  Japan is the latest country to suffer Mother Nature's double punch: an earthquake and tsunami. Sherri Scanlan, a proud pet parent of three poodles who lives in Japan and subscribes to this e-newsletter, reports that the devastation is wreaking havoc on many beloved pets left stranded. She informed Arden that the Animal Refuge Kansai (ARK) desperately needs volunteers and donations. She equates to what is happening to animals in Japan to what happened to pets in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana in 2005.
Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time. The call out for help is on. Please check the posts on Pet Connection site headed by Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori for the latest updates on rescue efforts and ways you can assist. Also click this link HERE. Arden shares these tips to prepare you and your pet against a disaster: -
Prepare a pet evacuation kit that includes a week's worth of food, bottled water, a week's worth of medications, veterinary medical records, extra leashes and collars with IDs, portable food and water bowls and blanket.
Learn more about disaster preparedness by visiting the ASPCA's site HERE.
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Meet Klepto Kitty -
A Genuine Cat Burglar!
 
Dusty, a Siamese cat in San Mateo, CA has given a creative twist to the term: cat burglar. This crafty cat slips out the doggy door of his home each night and scours the neighborhood for items to bring back home. Embarrassed-yet-amazed owner, Jean Chu estimates Dusty's booty exceeds 600 items and includes socks, shoes, towels, dog toys, gloves and yes, even underwear nabbed from neighbors. Recently, Chu staged a "reverse" neighborhood garage sale in hopes of returning her cat's stolen loot back to good-natured neighbors. John Fulton, host of the Must Love Cats show on Animal Planet, set up a special camera to catch Dusty red handed - er, pawed. Click HERE to watch the video. Fulton, an accomplished musician and lifelong cat fan, hosts a special six-part series that documents amazing cats coast to coast. He shared some of his favorite feline tales on Arden Moore's Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio. Tune in by clicking HERE.
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In the Spotlight: Nicholas Dodman
 
Each month, Arden salutes people and groups doing grr-eat work to benefits pets. This month's pick is Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, a veterinarian and world-renowned animal behaviorist from Tufts University. In his latest achievement, he taps into the best minds at Tufts University's veterinary school to produce a mutt-read book, Good Old Dog: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy and Comfortable. Arden regards Dr. Dodman as a gifted man who truly understands how dogs and cats think and how to provide savvy solutions to their confounded owners. Among his advice to truly make the golden years golden for our grey-muzzled dogs: Dr. Dodman shares more insights as a guest on Arden's Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio. Click HERE to listen. Be the 8th person to email Arden with the special code word mentioned in the show and win an autographed copy of Dr. Dodman's book, Good Old Dog.
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Hotels Unleash Pet Giveaways!
Pack your suitcase, grab the leash and head to these 3 pet-pleasing places. Yep, Upscale hotels and resorts are going to the dogs (and other pets)...in a grand way! Tune in to this special episode of Oh Behave as show host Arden Moore spotlights three pet-welcomingplacesin Atlantic City, Las Vegas and the Los Angeles areas that cater to well-mannered pets traveling with their people. Listen carefully for special code phrases mentioned during the show to win a one night's stay for you and your dog at the Showboat Atlantic City, a two-night's stay for your dog in a luxury pet suite at The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa and a wonderful paws massage package for your dog at theTrump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Don't delay - tune in now - and zip off the winning code phrases to Arden and you could be a winner!
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Positive Therapy Unleashed
 Never underestimate the remarkable abilities of dogs. Tune in the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio as clinical psychotherapist Jane Miller identifies how dogs aid people coping with a range of emotional ills. She shares success stories from her new book, Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power to Transform Lives. Get your paws on an autographed copy of this book by being the first to email Arden with the code word from the show. Just email her arden@fourleggedlife.com and learn more about Jane by visiting www.healing-companions.com.
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'MEW'SINGS & MUTTISMS™
Arden shares some pet perspectives from famous people:
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier 'n puttin' it back in. -- Will Rogers
I wonder what goes through a dog's mind when he sees us peeing in his water bowl. -- Penny Ward Moser Meow is like aloha -- it can mean anything. - Hank Ketchum
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