/PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the launch of its online social and e-commerce networking community for pet lovers, paws4claws.com is holding the Paws N'Doodles Show & Tail Contest. The contest, which solicits the best short story about a pet accompanied by a doodle illustrating it, will benefit American Humane's Pets and Women's Shelters (PAWS) Program, which promotes on-site housing of pets at domestic violence shelters.
paws4claws.com created the contest to help the PAWS Program raise awareness about the lack of domestic violence shelters that accommodate abused women with pets, and to help fund those accommodations at more shelters across the U.S. All net proceeds from the contest will go to the PAWS Program.
American Humane, the leading organization raising awareness about The Link® between animal abuse and other forms of violence, launched the PAWS Program in 2008. Because there are few options for safely housing pets from abusive homes, domestic violence victims often feel they have little choice but to stay and subject themselves, their children and their pets to further violence. In fact, up to 85 percent of women entering domestic violence shelters reported that a partner had threatened, injured or killed the family pet, according to a 1997 study.
How to Enter the Paws N'Doodles Show &Tail Contest
Entering the contest is simple and can be done online. Take a high-quality digital photograph or scan of your doodle, and save it in JPEG or PDF format. Save your story as a Word document or a PDF. Then fill out the Paws N'Doodles online entry form at http://www.wizehive.com/paws4claws.html and attach your artwork and story. The deadline for entries is midnight on Sept. 26, 2010.
Contest Entry Fee
The fee for a single entry in the Paws N'Doodles Show & Tail Contest is $5.00 U.S. per entry. You may submit as many entries as you wish, but each single entry must be accompanied by the corresponding $5.00 U.S. entry fee and a separate entry form. All entry fees will be donated to the PAWS Program.
First Prize
The first-prize winner will receive $500, and his/her artwork will be featured as the cover art of the Paws N'Doodles Show and Tail book to be published in 2011 to raise funds for the PAWS Program. A matching $500 donation with a framed copy of the first-prize doodle and short story will be presented to American Humane for the PAWS Program.
Voting
Entries will be posted at www.paws4claws.com, and viewers can vote online for their favorite entries beginning Aug. 15, 2010, through midnight on October 22, 2010.
For more contest rules, as well as second and third place and honorable-mention prize information, visit www.paws4claws.com.
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Friday, July 23, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
What Does Your Dog’s Tail Say to You?
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is seeking entries for its Tales of the Natural Tail Dog Photo Contest. Dog owners or foster care providers are encouraged to submit photo entries that showcase the natural beauty or communication value of their dog's natural — as opposed to docked — tail. Entries can be submitted online through July 31, 2010.
The Tales of the Natural Tail Dog Photo Contest is part of the HSVMA's campaign to educate the public about surgeries performed on dogs and cats for cosmetic and convenience reasons. Those surgeries include tail docking and ear cropping of dogs, cat declawing, and devocalization of both dogs and cats to eliminate their ability to "speak." These surgeries are typically performed for aesthetic reasons or to solve what a pet owner perceives as a problem, such as barking or scratching. However, they aren't medically necessary and, like all surgeries, they carry some risk. HSVMA promotes solving behavior issues through training and other available alternatives.
"A dog's tail can illustrate every emotion from happiness to fear," said Dr. Gary Block, DVM, an internal medicine specialist who co-owns a veterinary clinic in Rhode Island. "It's an integral communication tool and our focus is to respect that natural canine attribute."
A panel of HSVMA judges will select a first, second and third place winner based on how well the photo and the caption illustrate the beauty and function of the tail. Judges include artist Ron Burns, author and radio show host Tracie Hotchner, and Dr. Gary Block, who serves on the HSVMA Leadership Council.
The three winners of the contest will receive gift certificates for $100, $50 and $25, respectively, to The HSUS's online store, Humane Domain. The store features a variety of pet products and gifts for pet lovers. Winners will also be presented with dog-themed prize packs perfect for any canine guardian. Winners will be announced in August and winning photos will be posted on the HSVMA website.
A flyer promoting the contest is available for download to post in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, adoption venues, dog parks and other locations frequented by dogs and their caregivers.
For complete photo contest rules and to access the online form, go to hsvma.org.
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The Tales of the Natural Tail Dog Photo Contest is part of the HSVMA's campaign to educate the public about surgeries performed on dogs and cats for cosmetic and convenience reasons. Those surgeries include tail docking and ear cropping of dogs, cat declawing, and devocalization of both dogs and cats to eliminate their ability to "speak." These surgeries are typically performed for aesthetic reasons or to solve what a pet owner perceives as a problem, such as barking or scratching. However, they aren't medically necessary and, like all surgeries, they carry some risk. HSVMA promotes solving behavior issues through training and other available alternatives.
"A dog's tail can illustrate every emotion from happiness to fear," said Dr. Gary Block, DVM, an internal medicine specialist who co-owns a veterinary clinic in Rhode Island. "It's an integral communication tool and our focus is to respect that natural canine attribute."
A panel of HSVMA judges will select a first, second and third place winner based on how well the photo and the caption illustrate the beauty and function of the tail. Judges include artist Ron Burns, author and radio show host Tracie Hotchner, and Dr. Gary Block, who serves on the HSVMA Leadership Council.
The three winners of the contest will receive gift certificates for $100, $50 and $25, respectively, to The HSUS's online store, Humane Domain. The store features a variety of pet products and gifts for pet lovers. Winners will also be presented with dog-themed prize packs perfect for any canine guardian. Winners will be announced in August and winning photos will be posted on the HSVMA website.
A flyer promoting the contest is available for download to post in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, adoption venues, dog parks and other locations frequented by dogs and their caregivers.
For complete photo contest rules and to access the online form, go to hsvma.org.
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Telling A Pet’s “Tail”
(NAPSI)-It seems that owning a pet might keep your health from going to the dogs.
Pet owners tend to have lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels than non-pet owners, and they have higher heart-attack survival rates, too, according to the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association.
Add to that lower levels of depression, loneliness and emotional problems in pet owners than non-pet owners and you might soon see the true value of a four-footed friend.
It’s a fact not lost on Kimber, a graduate student who brings her dog Kujo to visit disabled adults and children.
“We don’t even make it to the building before they all run out very excited and say, ‘The dogs are here, the dogs are here!’” she says. “One boy, who is about 7, almost never speaks because of his autism. But when we’re there, he calls out ‘Dog, dog, dog!’ and claps his hands. It makes such a difference in him.”
Kimber shares her story on the PowerofPaws.com Web site. It’s part of a new national initiative created by Milk-Bone, Meow Mix, Kibbles ‘n Bits, Pup-Peroni and Snausages to educate consumers about the mutual benefits that both pets and “pet parents” enjoy. One goal is to make pets more accessible to those who need daily assistance or a loving friend. The site offers inspiring testimonials from pet parents, as well.
“Our goal is to help people get active, reduce stress and live healthier lives together with their pets,” explains Dr. Bonnie Bergin, who created the concept of the Service Dog in 1975 and is a partner in the Power of Paws program. “It’s as easy as taking your dog for a walk. You’ll walk farther with your pet than you would if you were walking alone.”
Additionally, site visitors can tell their own heartwarming pet “tail.” Each story triggers a $1 donation on the teller’s behalf to organizations across the country, such as Bergin University of Canine Studies and the Animal Medical Center, which help people in need experience the benefits of pet companionship.
So what are some additional reasons to love your pets?
Nutrition For The Soul
When you show pets affection in the form of gentle words, caressing hands and simply by acceptance of them, they respond in kind.
Healthy Relationships
Walking your dog can be a great way for you and your dog to get some exercise. The American Heart Association says just two brisk 15-minute walks with your dog each day satisfy the standard for aerobic exercise.
Self-Worth
Studies show that self-esteem is enhanced in children who own pets and that pets can help children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) learn to concentrate.
For more information, visit www.powerofpaws.com.
A new Web site lets people share their favorite pet stories.
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Pet owners tend to have lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels than non-pet owners, and they have higher heart-attack survival rates, too, according to the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association.
Add to that lower levels of depression, loneliness and emotional problems in pet owners than non-pet owners and you might soon see the true value of a four-footed friend.
It’s a fact not lost on Kimber, a graduate student who brings her dog Kujo to visit disabled adults and children.
“We don’t even make it to the building before they all run out very excited and say, ‘The dogs are here, the dogs are here!’” she says. “One boy, who is about 7, almost never speaks because of his autism. But when we’re there, he calls out ‘Dog, dog, dog!’ and claps his hands. It makes such a difference in him.”
Kimber shares her story on the PowerofPaws.com Web site. It’s part of a new national initiative created by Milk-Bone, Meow Mix, Kibbles ‘n Bits, Pup-Peroni and Snausages to educate consumers about the mutual benefits that both pets and “pet parents” enjoy. One goal is to make pets more accessible to those who need daily assistance or a loving friend. The site offers inspiring testimonials from pet parents, as well.
“Our goal is to help people get active, reduce stress and live healthier lives together with their pets,” explains Dr. Bonnie Bergin, who created the concept of the Service Dog in 1975 and is a partner in the Power of Paws program. “It’s as easy as taking your dog for a walk. You’ll walk farther with your pet than you would if you were walking alone.”
Additionally, site visitors can tell their own heartwarming pet “tail.” Each story triggers a $1 donation on the teller’s behalf to organizations across the country, such as Bergin University of Canine Studies and the Animal Medical Center, which help people in need experience the benefits of pet companionship.
So what are some additional reasons to love your pets?
Nutrition For The Soul
When you show pets affection in the form of gentle words, caressing hands and simply by acceptance of them, they respond in kind.
Healthy Relationships
Walking your dog can be a great way for you and your dog to get some exercise. The American Heart Association says just two brisk 15-minute walks with your dog each day satisfy the standard for aerobic exercise.
Self-Worth
Studies show that self-esteem is enhanced in children who own pets and that pets can help children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) learn to concentrate.
For more information, visit www.powerofpaws.com.
A new Web site lets people share their favorite pet stories.
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