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Come Clean Pop Culture Soap Dirty Dog Shampoo Bars
Can a simple bar of soap be reinvented? On a sunny New York City summer day, Yvonne Kai, the found of HEYDOYOU lifestyle blog decided, yes it can. With numerous social media clients under her belt, 7 years of blogging and a love for DIY projects – Come Clean Pop Culture Soap came to life.
Each bar begins with an inspiration stemming from pop culture. It is designed in a 360 manner starting with the key idea. Once the theme has been established, the next part of the design is the tint, color and texture of the soap. The finishing touch is a signature scent – created with a custom blend of 100% pure essential oils and quality fragrance oils. Come Clean Pop Culture Soaps are all natural, paraben free and contains no animal byproducts
The natural ingredients are of the highest grade and made in USA. Come Clean Pop Culture Soaps are made of kosher, vegetable glycerin, coconut oil and oat protein. Each bar is made to order,freshly hand-poured in New York City.
Come Clean Dirty Dog Shampoo Bars (MSRP $12)
Inspired by her own white Pitbull Terrier, Jacob, this bar was created with aromatherapy in mind. The essential oils in each bar have a specific benefit for dogs: Lemon Eucalyptus is a natural flea repellent, Bergamot Sage has natural calming properties and Coconut Lavender is moisturizing and relaxing. The dogs featured in each bar represent the most common rescued dogs in shelters across United States who brings immeasurable love to their new families.
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MIRACLE DOGS: Rescue Stories by Liz Stavrinides @miracledogs
Approximately 3.9 million dogs enter animal shelters each year, and unfortunately roughly a third of these pets are euthanized due to lack of space. In MIRACLE DOGS: Rescue Stories (St. Martin’s Press; on sale 10/7) author and professional pet photographer Liz Stavrinides celebrates and honors the rescuers and the dogs whose lives they’ve saved through her impeccable photography and heartwarming stories, while raising awareness to animal rescue and pet adoption in America.
On sale during Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog month, MIRACLE DOGS features celebrity rescue pet owners, including Hoda Kotb, Lance Bass, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Chevy Chase, rescue organizations and everyday families, showcasing both the canines’ and their owners’ incredible bravery and compassion. A poignant tribute to man’s best friend, each story offers a compelling narrative detailing the dog’s journey to its new home, some to look forward to include:
- The story of Wyatt, an assistance dog who helped a young boy with autism communicate with the outside world
- Uplifting stories from organizations like The Gentle Barn, which is home to 130 rescue animals who once they are rehabilitated help to heal abused children
- Stories similar to that of Fiona’s who was found blind and starving before finding her loving family
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Liz Stavrinides has combined two of her greatest passions, animals and photography, into a successful career. After stints in the culinary arts and real estate, Liz has been a professional photographer since 2011, focusing most of her work on animal rescue.
She also volunteers her services to nonprofit rescue organizations. She resides in La Quinta, California with her rescued pups. Visit her website: http://miracledogsphoto.com/ for more information.
ADVANCE PRAISE
“[A] heartwarming collection of stories and portraits of 50 amazing dogs and their loving owners…sure to inspire a trip to the local shelter.”—Publishers Weekly
“[An] uplifting and inspirational book…essential for dog lovers and those who are active in rescue as well as animal photography fans.” — Library Journal
“Miracle Dogs demonstrates a truth that lies at the heart of all rescue stories: That sharing a home with an animal—especially one that’s been forgotten and left to the fates—can enrich even the most glamorous and well-lived lives.”
—Jim Gorant, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Dogs
“Each touching vignette captures and radiates the simple, profound and enduring joy of sharing our lives with dogs.”
— Nick Trout, bestselling author of Tell Me Where It Hurts and Dog Gone, Back Soon
“Miracle Dogs is an uplifting, inspirational collection that will make you want to rescue a dog (or forty).
If you have never experienced the undying gratitude and unconditional love of a shelter dog for his new family, take one look at these photos and read these stories. The wagging tails, goofy smiles and furry hugs say it all.”
—David Rosenfelt, author of Dogtripping
“After finishing Miracle Dogs, I’m still struggling to decide who was rescued by whom. Through masterfully warm photography that accompanies each perfectly pitched rescue story,
Liz Stavrinides superbly conveys the dichotomy of the world of canine rescue — is it the dog or the human custodian who ends up on the rescued end of the leash?”
—Steven Wolf, author of Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life
“There has probably been as much written about dogs as any subject on earth, and yet no book has managed to really capture it, until Miracle Dogs. Dogs are beyond words. It’s more than the loyalty, unquestioned love, companionship, devotion, innocence, purity of spirit, and boundless joy when you come through the door. It’s more than making you feel special when you don’t, or curling up next to you when you need to be curled up next to. Miracle Dogs perfectly encapsulates what dogs mean to us, and how we connect to them.”
—Bill Persky, Emmy Award-winning director, screenwriter, producer, and actor
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Lassie and Pets Best Present Insurance Policies to Newly Adopted Pets
Lassie Helps Pets Best Present Insurance Policies to 2 Newly Adopted Pets
Pet insurance agency sponsors FIDO Friendly’s nationally recognized pet adoption tour
BOISE, Idaho (Sept. 16, 2014) – In recognition of Pet Health Insurance Month in September, Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC, a leading pet insurance agency, recently had help from television legend Lassie while presenting Pets Best pet insurance policies to two newly adopted pets during the Get Your Licks on Route 66 pet adoption tour.
Dr. Jack Stephens, founder of Pets Best, has a long-running history with Lassie, as he presented the iconic canine with the first pet insurance policy issued in the United States 32 years ago.
Lassie and Dr. Stephens made an appearance during a Sept. 14 adoption event at the Best Friends Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter Center in Mission Hills, California, the third stop on the Get Your Licks on Route 66 pet adoption tour. As a reward for supporting the adoption event, the first two families who adopted a pet that day were given one-year pet insurance policies. The Pets Best BestBenefit accident and illness policies were purchased and donated by FIDO Friendly.
The first pet insurance recipient was an 8-year-old mixed breed dog named Chopo, who, after spending a year at the shelter, happily went home with his new family. The second recipient was a black domestic shorthair kitten who is still unnamed but now has a place to call home.
“Pets Best is dedicated to improving the lives of pets across the nation by helping their owners afford the high costs associated with increasingly complex veterinary treatments,” Dr. Stephens said. “As a pet-focused organization, we take pride in supporting events that play a valuable role in promoting pet adoption.”
In an effort to raise awareness about shelters and pet adoption opportunities across the country, Pets Best has joined the Get Your Licks on Route 66 pet adoption tour as the official pet insurance sponsor. The annual tour is put on by FIDO Friendly, a pet-focused travel and lifestyle publication. The tour kicked off on Sept. 12 in Riverside, California, and it ends in Kansas City on Oct. 19.
The sixth annual Get Your Licks on Route 66 tour will make its way across the country, stopping in 16 cities to bring awareness to pet adoption. Each event will take place at a local pet adoption site, and the public is invited to join the festivities. Pets available for adoption will be featured at each event for the public to meet and interact with.
Greg Sims, president and chief operating officer of FIDO Friendly, and Susan Sims, publisher of the quarterly magazine, developed the idea for the annual tour six years ago.
“It occurred to me that while we traveled with our dogs to review hotels and destinations, there might be something we could do while we were going from city to city on behalf of homeless pets,” Susan Sims said, adding that the couple has two adopted shelter dogs, a Labrador retriever named Junior and a boxer named Jake. “I often thought shelters endured a stigma of housing ‘throw-away dogs’ and that if you wanted a purebred dog, you would need to connect with a breeder. Both of our dogs serve as examples that the stigma associated with shelters is far from true.”
Actress, best-selling author and animal lover Danica McKellar serves as the event’s official spokesperson this year. McKellar, best known for her role as Winnie Cooper on “The Wonder Years” was recently seen competing on “Dancing with the Stars.” McKellar made a special appearance at the Los Angeles Animal Services East Valley Shelter on Sept. 13 in Van Nuys, California.
Brandon McMillan, host of the popular CBS show “Lucky Dog,” was also in attendance at the Sept. 13 event. McMillan and his crew filmed a segment that day at the shelter for an upcoming episode of “Lucky Dog.”
In the past five years, the tour has helped more than 2,000 pets find their forever homes. To learn more about the tour dates, visit www.getyourlicksonroute66.com. People who visit this website and make a donation of $10 or more to the tour will receive a free, one-year digital subscription to FIDO Friendly and a “Leave No Dog Behind®” bumper sticker.
“With the help of our sponsors, we will continue this life-saving tour every year to help shed light on the plight of homeless pets,” Susan Sims said.
About Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC
Dr. Jack L. Stephens, founder and director of Pets Best, founded pet insurance in the U.S. in 1981 with a mission to end euthanasia when pet owners couldn’t afford veterinary treatment. Dr. Stephens went on to present the first U.S. pet insurance policy to famous television dog Lassie. Pets Best provides coverage for dogs and cats. Dr. Stephens leads the Pets Best team with his passion for quality pet care and his expert veterinary knowledge. He is always available to answer questions regarding veterinary medicine, pet health and pet insurance. The Pets Best team is a group of pet lovers who strive to deliver quality customer service and value. Visit www.petsbest.com for more information.
Pet insurance coverage offered and administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company, a Delaware insurance company. Independence American Insurance Company is a member of The IHC Group, an organization of insurance carriers and marketing and administrative affiliates that has been providing life, health, disability, medical stop-loss and specialty insurance solutions to groups and individuals for over 30 years. For information on The IHC Group, visit: www.ihcgroup.com. Additional insurance services administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC are underwritten by Prime Insurance Company. Some existing business is underwritten by Aetna Insurance Company of Connecticut. Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products.
Pets Best is a proud member of the North America Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA).
About FIDO Friendly
National quarterly dog magazine, FIDO Friendly is the Travel & Lifestyle magazine for you and your dog. Now in its 14th year, each issue includes hotel and destination reviews, adoption stories, health and wellness topics and the latest trends. FIDO Friendly is the only magazine dedicated to the travel and lifestyle for you and your best friend and the one magazine, your dog will thank you for! Leave No Dog Behind.®
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New SAVOR dog food Series from Purina @ProPlan
To celebrate National Dog Day – Purina Pro Plan hosted a gourmet 7 course meal for pet media in NYC. Purina’s gourmet chef, Chef Amanda prepared several courses that were designed to inspire those who developed the Pro Plan SAVOR product line, which combines the high quality nutrition with exceptional taste that dogs love!
Chef Amanda has been with Purina for over 10 years, preparing meals that serve as a source of inspiration to those who develop the product lines for pets. After tasting their way through one of her carefully crafted menus, her colleagues then get to work creating pet foods based on the flavors and insights presented in her kitchen.
The dinner guests included the team from Purina, their PR executives and expert pet scientist and local NY Vet to discuss, taste, textures and eating habits of dogs.
I brought home some great samples and Jacob loved them all!
It is important to READ the label everyone!
Check out the new Purina Pro Plan Savor line at your local pet or grocery store!
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Pop Out + Paint Dogs and Cats
One of the coolest coloring books I have ever seen is by Cindy A Littlefield. It contains over 19 different dogs and cats that you can paint and make your own.
Each page contains a template that you ‘pop out’ by pushing on the perforated edges.
Start with the Great Dane because it has a large surface area to paint on!
Check out the breed of dog and the corresponding page where you can find them. Since each dog has general type markings but also individual markings – you can paint one that looks exactly like your own pet.
There are also a bunch of cats too!
Here is the Boston Terrier page. It is one of the most popular dogs here in New York City.
Here is what the finish product looks like!
A very fun and interactive book for Dog Lovers and DIYers a like!
I recently held a contest for Come Clean Soap and the winner received this awesome book and a bar of All Natural Dirty Dog Shampoo Bar.
Yipee!
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Petcentric by @Purina
YouTube channel Petcentric by Purina, has introduced a new series Text from Dog, based on the wildly popular Tumblr Text From Dog. The adorable series follows YouTube star Sam Pepper (805,261 Instagram followers) as he tries to go on dates, hang out with friends and have a life only to be constantly interrupted by his texting (real-life) pet, Sir Chinston Pugsworth II.
Not only is this pug super cute, but he’s actually generating a social media following of his own. He currently has 84,120 followers on Instagram – making him more popular than Carson Daly (78,090), James Van Deer Beek (66,067) or Kate Bosworth (36,196) and Tara Reid (23,615) combined! Check out the latest episodes:
