Ruby's Story
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FOSTER PROGRAM BENEFITS RESCUED DOG
Just about a year ago, Paws 4 You Rescue saved this sweet shepherd. Ruby was abandoned and tied to a tree in northwest Miami-Dade.
From the start, she has been very shy. She does not like being a part of the adoption events every weekend and hides under the table. For that reason, she has been overlooked.
Ruby is very well behaved and eager to please. Canine Counselors worked with her for six weeks helping to build some confidence. Ruby needed to move to the next step, being surrounded by people that could show her that she is indeed loved.
Paws 4 You volunteer, Tamara, fell in love with Ruby immediately. Ruby's kind eyes and calm demeanor as well as her hug-able size attracted her to inquire about fostering. Fostering is an important part of any Rescue. In Ruby's case, she needs to be around people in order to build trust by continuing her confidence exercises. Tamara won Ruby's heart the moment she walked in her house. Ruby is doing great. Her entire foster family enjoys having her as part of their home and hopes the love shared will translate to an adoption.
Ruby now enjoys going to PetSmart on Sundays with her pal Tamara. They sit in the grass together and play with her favorite purple ball.
On April 17, celebrate PET PARENT'S DAY with us by honoring and appreciating the special people everywhere who open their hearts and lives to pets. Special thanks goes to Tamara and all the foster families out there who share their homes. No bones about it - foster pet parents are a unique breed.
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What's in a Name?
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CLASSIC, FUN OR POPULAR
Your dog's name says as much about you as it does your pet. The name you pick out can help define your relationship with your dog -- a more human name might mean your dog is no different than a child would be to you, while a name like "Hunter," "Tracker" or "Champ" might help illustrate a working dog's function in society. An offbeat name effectively displays your cleverness to your friends, while a popular, well-worn dog name might indicate a desire to cling to the comfortable, classic, tried and true. And other names might point out a fun or beloved quality or quirk of your pet's, be it a physical quality (think "Patch" or "Blackie") or part of his personality ("Dash," "Sugar," "Pop Tart").
But whether you're thinking quirky or popular, here are some things to keep in mind when naming your dog:
1. Choose a name your dog can recognize and respond to easily. One or two syllables is ideal. Your dog may have trouble coming to you if you're yelling "Maximillian IV!" from the other end of the dog park.
2. Pick a name your pet can grow into. "Baby" the dog won't be a baby forever.
3. A classic name will be easier to call your pup in public as opposed to "Killer" or something equally cruel or embarrassing.
4. If you must name your dog something long (show dogs sometimes have a sentence for a name, often including their kennel and title if they're champions), keep the shorter "call name" in mind, as that will most likely become your dog's working name.
If you're curious about what's popular in the dog name world, here are the Top 10 Dog Names on Dogster.
Popular Female Dog Names: Bella, Lucy, Daisy, Molly, Maggie, Chloe, Sadie, Sophie, Lola and Bailey
Popular Male Dog Names: Buddy, Max, Jake, Charlie, Rocky, Jack, Toby, Bailey, Buster and Bear
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FOR GOLDIE
This young blond lab (mix) has a Golden personality, hence her name - Goldie. She is fun and bright and very happy. She was found as a stray and is recuperating from Demodex, which she most likely has had since birth. This non-contagious condition can be treated successful with medication.
We are raising money to cover the medication and special baths needed over the course of the next few months.
Please consider donating TEN dollars today.
  We created her own widget on the Donate Page. Please direct your friends, colleagues and family to visit our website so they can make a much needed donation towards Goldie's treatments.
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Water, Water, Everywhere
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MINIMIZE MESS
Does the floor around your dog's water bowl resemble the sidewalk after a downpour? After an overzealous drink, most dogs drip and slobber their way across your kitchen. Minimize mess and prevent slipping hazards with these tips:
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Beagle Puppies Available for Adoption
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Curbside service: When your dog has worked up a big thirst - such as after a walk or playtime - offer her a drink outside.
Add absorbency: Lay a towel under the bowl, and replace as needed. Or purchase a roll of outdoor carpeting, lay a section under the bowl, and replace when necessary.
Buy: Search your pet supply store for absorbent mats you can place under your dog's water bowl. Or try a water bowl specially designed to catch spills.
Relocate: Offer water away from your family's natural traffic patterns. Try a mudroom, spare bathroom or laundry closet - as long as no doors accidentally block access.
Double up: With smaller breeds, place their bowl inside a shallow tray or baking sheet. With large breeds, use a boot mat or kennel tray.
Go clean-cut: Ask our groomer about ways to trim bearded or very furry breeds to minimize soaked fur.
Keep a sponge mop nearby anyway - particularly if you have multiple dogs. A few quick swipes and your floor is good as new.
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NO LIMIT TO HOW MUCH PRIMECARD DONATES
Sign up for Primecard through Paws 4 You and every time you use the card for your dining, retail, entertainment or travel purchases, Primecard will donate one dollar! There's no limit to your savings, and no limit to how much Primecard will donate to Paws 4 You. No Coupons. No Hassles. Just Savings Up to 50% with Primecard. Save on Dining: Choose from over two hundred restaurants in South Florida Travel: Great destination properties throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States Retail: Jewelry, florists and more! Services: Dry cleaning, spa and entertainment In addition to your FREE membership for the first year, you will receive a FREE $25 gift card for Sudsies Dry Cleaning (one per household and new customers only) AND 50% off your first two restaurant charges. . 
To active this special promotion, please write PAWS as your Referral Code. |
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Haute or Not
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Haute or Not Pets is a premier online resource for information, opinions and reviews on the latest and greatest of all things pet!
They throw in their fair share of gossip too. They have assembled an expert panel of in-house product testers, guest bloggers and pet experts.
Haute or Not Pets' product reviewers work their collective tails off, eating, chewing, wearing, peeing on, and playing with all of the products featured so that you can benefit from their "first-paw" experience.
So whether your favorite pet has fur, feathers, scales, flies, slithers, walks or swims there is something at
Haute or Not Pets for all of them and you.
You are also invited to submit your pet into the
Haute or Not Pet Gallery...HAUTE prizes every month.
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April Events:
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Pinecrest PetSupermarket
11915 S. Dixie Hwy
10:30am - 1:30pm
2nd & 4th Saturday
Coconut Grove
PetSupermarket
2720 S. Dixie Hwy
11am - 3pm
Every Sunday
Colonial Palms PetSmart
US1 & SW 136 St
11am - 4pm
April 30 YARD SALE: We are collecting items on Sunday, April 24 from 11am - 4pm at the PetSmart Adoption Event
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May Fundraisers:
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May 14, 2011
7pm - 11pm
$100 per person
PAWareness Pet Fair at Pinecrest Gardens
May 21, 2011
10am - 4pm
FREE to dog owners
Sponsorship opportunities available for both events. Email rita@paws4you.org for additional details.
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