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Atlanta Dog Spa Diaries - February 2012
February 1, 2012Hi everyone!
The latest edition of Atlanta Dog Spa Diaries has hit inboxes everywhere, and it's full of the latest news and events happening at the spa. There's even a coupon code you can use for your pet's next spa treatment! Click on the preview below to check it out:
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the Beagle
USDA fines Ringling Bros $270,000 for animal abuse
January 31, 2012
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to let you know about the cruelty in circuses with exotic animals. Recently, Ringling Bros circus was fined $270,000 for cruelty to the elephants, tigers and other exotic animals in their traveling circus. In truth, Ringling is the "cruelest show on earth."
The animals in these traveling circuses are housed in rail cars for 18-20 hours per day. They are not climate controlled. Many simply die from heat exhaustion and lack of hydration and medical care. Ringling uses "magic dust" to cover up the wounds on injured elephants. They also use head covers over the ears to hide the wounds from the bullhooks which look like fire pokers.
Atlanta has a BAN the BULLHOOK facebook page if you want to join. Its members find it cruel and imhumane to beat the elephants with bullhooks in order to make them perform in circuses. Also, Ringling which is owned by Feld Entertainment takes baby elephants from their mothers at only 6 months old. They tie them down with ropes and beat them into submission.
Furthermore, 20-30% of all elephants in circuses have tuberculosis which can be spread to humans and bovines. There was a TB outbreak in California and the circus had to cancel some of its shows.
Just last week the unaccredited roadside Collins Zoo out of Mississippi had 11 exotic animals seized for animal cruelty. These beautiful creatures do not belong with humans.
You can go to www.circuses.com to see undercover video taken of Ringling Bros beating elephants, electocuting tigers and much more.
There are plenty of circuses you can take your children to for cruelty free entertainment. Big Apple Circus and Cirque du Soleil are animal free. In California there is the Pickle circus.
Will you please help speak up for animals by NOT taking your children and loved one to a circus with exotic animals.
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the beagle
MLK--The Power of Dreams
January 16, 2012Hi Everyone,
As we reflect on this national holiday, we must remember that Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that he believed could become a reality for the future. Some parts of his dream have come true. Other things are still to become reality.
This year we have a chance to help save the lives of many living creatures all over the US.
Boomer Jr and Stedman's mom (Sarah) will be in Washington DC this Friday in her Congressman's office asking that Congressman John Lewis consider becoming a co-sponsor of a very important federal bill.
The bill is HR 3359--The Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act. If passed, this will ban exotic animals from being used in traveling circuses. These animals have no rights at all. They don't even get to lie down, They stand in rail cars for 18-20 hours a day. They are beaten with bullhooks and also shocked in order to make them perform. Bob Barker has been instrumental in speaking some members of Congress showing them videos of what these wild animals endure.
Did you know that many circus elephants have tuberculosis? Do you want them coming into contact with your children?
We ask you to please take time this week to please call your congress person in your district and ask them to support this federal bill.
You can go to www.house.gov/reprsentatives to find your representative. It is listed by State and District.
If you want more information about HR 3359, go to www.federalcircusbill.org It gives you talking points.
This bill will prevent public safety as well as save taxpayer dollars.
Please can you spare a few moments to call your congress person? Can you make our dream for a more humanse and safe country become a reality?
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the beagle
You Can Help Circus Animals
January 4, 2012Dear Friends,
Happy New year! 2012 is off to a great start. Boomer Jr and Stedman's mom Sarah, Owner of Atlanta Dog Spa is a proud supporter of Animal Defenders International.
With the help of Congressman James Moran Jr. of Virginia and celebrities such as Bob Barker(philanthropist and host of the Price is Right and Jorja Fox (actor on CSI), and Animal Defenders International a legislative bill was born.
H.R. 3359--The Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
This bill if passed will prohibit the use of exotic animals only in traveling circuses. There are many videos of circus trainers beating and torturing the elephants, tigers and other animals in circuses.
www.circuses.com
www.facebook.com/breakthechain
www.youtube.com/user/animaldefenders
Break the Chain is a campaign to bring an end to animal circus suffering in the US, led by Animal Defenders International.
Atlanta Dog Spa Diaries - The Holiday Episode
December 19, 2011Hi everyone!
The holidays are here and mom is celebrating with a new edition of Atlanta Dog Spa Diaries. It's full of the latest news and events happening at the spa. There's even a photo contest you can enter--you might win a $10 gift card! Click on the preview below to check it out
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the Beagle
ODoggy Ap for Iphone & Android
December 12, 2011
Hi Everyone,
Just want to make sure you know that parents can watch their favorite pups from their phones by downloading the app ODoggy.
Blackberry app is coming soon.
For more information log on to www.onlinedoggy.com
We look forward to seeing your canine for the holidays!
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the Beagle
Join Us Saturday for Reindog Parade
December 7, 2011
Hi Everyone,
My brothers Stedman and Boomer Jr will be going to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens this Saturday, Dec 10th for the 3rd annual REINDOG PARADE.
Atlanta Dog Spa is one of the exhibitors as well as our Creative Groomer Anais will be entering her dog into the best botanical contest. She is going to paint her dog--so come see what she creates!
Below is the information from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens website:
REINDOG PARADE
December 10
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join the once-a-year fun of dogs in the Garden! Dress your pooch in holiday finery to compete for prizes with celebrity judges or to just show off. Enjoy Pup Tent refreshments, Photos with Saint Nick, and connect with local canine enthusiasts and businesses in the Doggie Expo. The first 100 dogs to arrive receive a special Wag-Bag of gifts!
Don't have a dog? Come enjoy the show!
Dogs compete in following categories:
Best Puppy | Best Senior | Best Botanical | Best Dog Pack
Best Dog-Owner Look-Alike | Not competing – just showing off!
Registration is closed but walk-ups are welcome.
Walk-up admission for dogs is $18 (maximum two dogs per person) and subject to availability on day of the event; walk-ups may only participate in the "Just Showing Off" category. Regular admission rates apply to owners.
Email reindog@atlantabotanicalgarden.org for more information.
Hope to see you there!
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the beagle
Holiday Newsletter
November 16, 2011
Hi Everyone,
Thanksgiving is approaching as well as the holiday season. We hope you are going to enjoy with your favorite canines, family and friends.
Our holiday newsletter has the links to the HOWLOWEEN photos as well as information on upcoming events and news on current animal legislaton. Click below to read:
http://www.c21pr.com/AtlantaDogSpa/November_Newsletter.html
Our holiday hours are as follows: Thanksgiving we are open 10am-2pm for drop off and pick up.
On Christmas Day we will be open from 12pm-2pm for drop off and pick up. On New Years Eve we will be open from 10am-2pm for drop off and pick up.
New Year's Day we will be open from 12pm-2pm for drop off and pick up.
My brothers Stedman and Boomer Jr will be getting their holiday photos done next week at the Picture People. We hope to get a memorable photos of the beagle brothers.
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the beagle
HOWLOWEEN PHOTOS ARE READY TO VIEW
November 4, 2011
Hi Everyone,
The Howloween party was a blast again this year! So many amazing canines in their costumes walking the red carpet in Doggywood.
Marie our photographer has posted some of the photos on the following site
www.wingdreamer.smugmug.com
Choose the second gallery which is labeled Atlanta Dog Spa Howloween Party.
There will be more photos posted from the red carpet in the next week.
You can purchase any of these photos through the end of November.
From my paw to yours,
Boomer the beagle
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Historic U.S. Bill to end cruelty to wild animals in circuses
November 2, 2011
Bob Barker, Jorja Fox and animal protection organizations launch ‘Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act’
Today on Capitol Hill, Bob Barker and Jorja Fox will join Animal Defenders International, the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and members of Congress to launch a Bill that would end the use of wild animals in circuses in the USA.
Please join us for this historic launch event:
Click here to watch the entire event LIVE online
When: Wednesday 2nd November
Time: 10.20am EST
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