San Diego Hornblower Presents the 10th Annual Pet Day on the Bay May 15th, 2010
Hornblower Cruises Presents the 10th Annual Pet Day on the Bay!
DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, May 15
Price: tickets $10 with any donation of a gently used towel or blanket for the orphaned pets at Helen Woodward. Dogs cruise FREE!
SPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR DOG CRUISES:
One hour bay cruises will be available for dogs:
(click to Book Now!)
Board: 10:15am Cruising Time: 10:30-11:30am
Board: 11:45am Cruising Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Board: 1:15pm Cruising Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Check-in and donation location: 1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
between Broadway Street and Ash Street
Last year Hornblower Cruises collected thousands of blankets and towels and had hundreds of attendees with their dogs take advantage of their dogs being allowed on Harbor Cruises!
Tickets for a one hour Harbor Cruise can be used any time when you come back in 2010.
Dogs must be on a leash and are allowed to ride along on a one-hour cruise.
According to John Van Zante from HWAC, “When heavy winter rains forced Helen Woodward Animal Center to evacuate orphaned dogs and cats from their kennels the donated blankets and towels gave them comfort.” He said, “This also created an urgent need to replace those supplies that were lost during the flood. Your donation of a new or gently used blanket or towel will help to keep an orphan warm and cozy until its new family takes it to its forever home.”
For more information about Hornblower Cruises & Events and Pet Rescue Day on the Bay, call 619-686-8700. For more information about the great work that Helen Woodward Animal Center does with animal adoptions, click here.
PET DAY RULES and POLICIES
Things to consider to make this a nice and SAFE day for everyone!!!
ONE DOG PER PERSON ON THE CRUISE. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH.
BE AWARE OF YOUR DOG AT ALL TIMES! Animals aren’t accustom to boats, gangways and loud horns, keep your eyes on your dog to assist them.
Only one dog will be allowed to board with one person. NO EXCEPTIONS even if they are small dogs!!! If you have two dogs, bring a friend to hold the leash of the 2nd dog.
Dogs must be “social” and get along with other people and other dogs or you will not be able to cruise.
If your dog seems upset by other dogs, this will be very obvious to us. If the dog displays bad behavior, you will be asked by a Hornblower crewmember to leave the boarding line and NOT to ride the cruise –if there is any problem, we will contact Harbor Police to solve challenge.
(The good news is that you will be given a coupon to come back another time to cruise without your dog!)
If your dog gets in an altercation with another dog that causes some nip or cut, Hornblower is not responsible for the treatment or vet charges you might experience. Sorry, this is why we want you to be protective of your animal at all times during boarding and on board!
If your dog has an accident onboard, please do your best to clean it up with your dog waste bag and place in dog waste only recepticles and inform a Hornblower crewmember so we can do a heavier cleaning after!
Thanks.
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San Diego Dog Rescue Spotlight: Southern California German Shepherd Rescue (SCGSR)
Southern California German Shepherd Rescue
If you are interested in adopting a german shepherd in San Diego county, check out Southern California German Shepherd Rescue! They are an active rescue organization dedicated to the welfare of dogs in Southern California. Their website is www.socalrescue.org. Below is some information from their site:
SCGSR is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, providing spay/neuter and veterinary care, and re-homing German shepherds and other pets in Southern California. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are funded through tax-deductible donations from adopters and individuals like you who care about the fate of these magnificent companions. SCGSR specializes in helping ill and unadoptable abandoned pets regain their health and placing them into caring, loving forever homes. Together, we can envision a day when companion animals will no longer face inhumane treatment, abandonment or perish in shelters.
We Love training German Shepherds, and we offer a “Rescue” Dog Discount!
For more information about training, contact LOSE the LEASH AT 619.818.6462.
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NAMI San Diego 2010 Walk
San Diego County NAMI WALK
5k Walk • Saturday, April 17, 2010
Balboa Park • 6th & Quince • 6:30AM Registration Opens
8:00AM Walk Begins
Register by clicking here!
The Event
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks for the Mind of America is a day that seems almost magical, with over a thousand people coming together to learn more about mental illness, develop stronger ties with one another, and celebrate a beautiful day with friends and loved ones.
The Reason
One in five people will be treated for a biological brain disorder at some point in life. NAMI Walks for the Mind of America, the annual NAMI San Diego County fundraiser, is a big part of the solution. Financial support that NAMI receives from the Walk is used for its programs that increase mental health recovery and reduce mental illness stigma.
Create a Walk Team!
The success of the San Diego County NAMI Walk comes through the establishment of walk teams. The formation of your team will help spread the awareness about the work NAMI does for the mental health community.
Race Features:
* T-Shirts to participants who raise $100 or more
* Music and Entertainment
* Sit-a-Thon
* 10k (optional)
* Prizes for top fundraisers
* Health/Resource Fair
* Raffle Prizes to those who raise amounts over $100
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LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training : Client Video Labrador Puppy Training
In this video, you see one of our happy clients training his labrador puppy to retrieve her toys. As you can see, the trainer can confidently control his dog, even though she is only a puppy, and has tons of motivation. Best of all, the dog can remain happy while taking commands from the owner. That’s what LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training is all about! If you’d like to see this training in person, you’re in luck! We offer a FREE In-Home dog training demonstration so that you can get to see, first hand, what our training can do your you and your dog. Just give us a call anytime
We’ll come when You Call!!!
Having FUN while dog training in San Diego at Del Mar dog beach!
LOSE THE LEASH in San Diego Dog Training @ Del Mar Dog Beach!
In this San Diego dog training video you’ll see Rob Jewell and ‘Archer’ from LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training having fun at Del Mar Dog Beach! As you can see, having an obedient and happy dog with tremendous motivation is no problem, even on a distracting beach! LOSE THE LEASH Dog Training will come to you for a FREE Dog Training Demonstration in your home.
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San Diego Humane Society “Walk For The Animals” 2010
Happening Saturday, May 1, 2010 on Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay
Join the San Diego Humane Society for a tail-waggin’ good time by celebrating the love of animals and raising funds to ensure that pets throughout San Diego receive the care they so deserve.
Festivities will include a beautiful quarter-mile walk, as well as great vendors, tasty food, and much more!
By participating in the Walk, you will dramatically impact the lives of thousands of animals in our community, helping us feed and care for animals in need of loving homes, provide medical services to sick and injured animals, rescue animals in emergency situations, and provide humane education to enrich the lives of individuals and animals alike.
Event registration details will be coming soon…Stay tuned
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Paws for Parkinson’s 5K Walk and Fun Run April 17th, 2010 @ Liberty Station (Point Loma) San Diego
Step up to the challenge! Join the Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego for their 24th annual Parkinson’s 5K Walk & Fun Run at the beautiful and newly opened NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma. The fun festival area will include snacks, live music, face painting and much more!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Start a team, join a team, run or walk with your dog. If you can’t make it, register as a virtual walker!
***New this year – dog registration! If you choose to register your pup, your canine friend will receive a Paws for Parkinson’s dog shirt.***
Walk, run or roll and raise funds for the vital programs and services offered locally for San Diegans affected by Parkinson’s. Half of the funds support promising Parkinson’s research.
Event Details
When: April 17, 2010 @ 9:00AM-12:00PM (Check-in from 8:00AM-8:45AM)
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Travelling away from San Diego with your dog? Here’s a review of the best dog friendly airlines to travel with!
San Diego has been ranked one of the country’s most “dog friendly” cities, but if you’re like me, occasionally getting away for a vacation is a must. Travelling with your dog(s) is always seems to complicate the itinerary. Some people prefer to leave their dogs at home and hire an in-home dog sitter, others take their dogs to a boarding facility, or doggy daycare. If your are a more “have dog will travel” type, then this the information below may help you decide which airline carrier you should choose to travel with. Thanks to our friends at fidofactor.com for compiling this great list of dog friendly airline carriers. They compared each airline’s dog safety policy, dog travel options, dog specific programs, price, and general dog friendliness. Below are the details of their study:
Southwest – 6th Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($75/each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: No
- For an airline that touts itself as the low cost alternative, it shouldn’t be surprising that Southwest offers one of the lowest cost options for traveling with your dog. If your dog is small enough to fit under the seat, just $75 will buy a one way ticket. Travelers with large dogs will need to look for other alternatives; Southwest does not offer a checked baggage option for dogs traveling with their owners. What we found particular concerning, and the reason Southwest ranks at the bottom of the list despite their bargain pricing, the airline goes out of its way to note first aid and oxygen will not be administered to dogs that become ill during flight.
Delta – 5th Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($125 per container/each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes ($200 per container/each way)
- Delta offers what we would consider the bare minimum when it comes to dog friendly travel accommodations. Not only are their fees higher than industry average but they’re based on one way travel, charging an additional fee on round trip flights. Dogs who can comfortably fit under the seat are permitted to ride in-cabin, all other dogs must travel as checked baggage.
American Airlines – 4th Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($100 per container/each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes ($150 per container/each way)
- American Airlines offers the standard dog transportation options we’ve come to see from most major airline carriers. If your dog is small enough they can ride in the cabin with you, otherwise you’ll have to fork over an extra $50 to have them ride as checked baggage – just make sure they’re not over 100lbs. American Airlines does distinguish themselves from other dog friendly carriers with their list of “Animal Relief Areas” - assuring dog owners can easily find a place to take their dog for a quick squat in any airport.
United – 3rd Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($125-175 varies on the time of year)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes ($175-250 varies on the time of year and crate size)
- United knows their dogs. We know this because United is one of the few airlines that restrict short-nosed breeds from traveling as checked baggage from May 1st to September 30th do to the likelihood of warm weather. Restricted breeds include Boxer, English Bulldog, and Pug. If your dog happens to be a small short nosed breed you are welcome to carry your dog on year round, assuming they can fit comfortably in a carrier and placed below the seat. Before flying make sure to check United’s website to see if your travel window is limited by the type of dog you have.
JetBlue – 2nd Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($100)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: No
- As a relatively young airline, JetBlue continues to use free drinks, free snacks, in-flight television, and outstanding customer service (minus the JFK runway fiasco), to achieve one of the most customer friendly reputations in the business. The airline is now employing the same strategy to attract customers flying with their dog. Their “JetPaws” program provides dog owners with a free pet carrier bag tag, a pet travel etiquette guide, and 300 TrueBlue points for traveling with your dog. JetBlue also provides its dog loving customers with a free pet travel guide – something near and dear to our hearts – that lists pet friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, and veterinarians. So why did JetBlue finish second? Your dog will need to be small enough to fit comfortably under the in-cabin seat, there is no checked luggage option.
Continental – 1st Place
In-Cabin: Yes ($125 each way)
Checked Baggage/Cargo: Yes (Call for rates, 1-800.575.3335)
- Continental is unique in that they offer a travel option for large dogs, but do not allow dogs to travel as checked baggage. Instead, if you are planning to head out on a dog friendly vacation and your dog is too large to ride in the cabin, you’ll have to transport them as cargo. The good news, Continental has the most dog friendly cargo option in the business. Their PetSafe program offers confirmed booking prior to departure, a dedicated 24-hour animal support team to monitor weather conditions, the ability to track and trace your dog from origin to destination, and transportation in climate-controlled vehicles between connecting planes. Continental also has a mileage reward program through the PetSafe program. Continental OnePass members earn one (1) OnePass mile for every dollar spent when transporting their dog.
Source: http://blog.fidofactor.com/travel/fido-factor-names-the-top-dog-friendly-airlines-for-2010/.
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Lose The Leash Dog Training San Diego County’s March 2010 e-Newsletter
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FIDO (Fiesta Island Dog Owners) Is Looking for VOLUNTEERS
ATTENTION – FIDO Is Looking For More VOLUNTEERS
If you have a couple of hours each week or each month, we could use your help getting the word out about saving our off-leash area.
FIDO has been working for almost 4 years to keep the off-leash area, but the threats still exist. If you love the area as much as the rest of us, please volunteer to help save it.
Come to FIDO’s volunteer meeting to receive the latest update and learn about how you can help.
When: Thursday March 25
Where: Dept of Animal Services Classroom
5480 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA. 92110
When: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
