Vickie Reason elected Secretary Of The Board Of Directors For NAPPS

Tucson Pet Sitter Vickie Reason Appointed to the Board of Directors of Leading Industry Association

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vickie Reason, president of Happy Tails Pet Services in Tucson, Ariz., has been elected Secretary of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS). As a member of the NAPPS Board, Reason will help shape the future agenda and direction of the association.

NAPPS is a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the concept of in-home pet care, supporting the professionals engaged in at-home pet care, promoting the welfare of animals, and improving and expanding the industry of pet sitting. NAPPS provides valuable credibility, networking and education to help foster the success of their members.

The NAPPS Board of Directors is composed of pet sitters, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are leaders in the at-home pet care industry. Unlike other national associations, NAPPS is the only nonprofit association run by members, for members. In this capacity, board members are responsible for helping to shape the agenda and direction of the association, providing tools and support to foster the success of members' businesses, promoting the value of pet sitting to the public, and advocating for the welfare of animals.

"On behalf of the association, I would like to thank Vickie for her service and commitment to NAPPS," commented Candance Labane-Godfrey, current President of the association. "NAPPS is fortunate to have such a dedicated individual working to further the goals of the organization and the interests of the industry."

Happy Tails has been serving pets and pet parents since 1995 with personal and caring service. Today, Happy Tails has some 40 professional animal companions who serve 1,500 clients in the Tucson area.

For more information about Reason and Happy Tails, visit www.happytailstucson.com. For more information about NAPPS and the benefits of hiring a professional pet sitter, visit www.petsitters.org.

Susan Reid Elected Treasurer of The NAPPS

Merced Pet Sitter Susan Reid Elected Treasurer of Leading Industry Association

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Susan Reid, owner of Reid's Pet Sitting in Merced, Calif., has been elected Treasurer of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS). As a member of the NAPPS Board, Reid will help shape the future agenda and direction of the association. NAPPS is a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the concept of in-home pet care, supporting the professionals engaged in at-home pet care, promoting the welfare of animals, and improving and expanding the industry of pet sitting. NAPPS provides valuable credibility, networking and education to help foster the success of their members. The NAPPS Board of Directors is composed of pet sitters, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are leaders in the at-home pet care industry. Unlike other national associations, NAPPS is the only nonprofit association run by members, for members. In this capacity, board members are responsible for helping to shape the agenda and direction of the association, providing tools and support to foster the success of members' businesses, promoting the value of pet sitting to the public, and advocating for the welfare of animals. "On behalf of the association, I would like to thank Sue for her service and commitment to NAPPS," commented Candance Labane-Godfrey, president of the association. "NAPPS is fortunate to have such a dedicated individual working to further the goals of the organization and the interests of the industry." Operating since 2004, Reid's Pet Sitting is a fully insured, bonded and NAPPS Certified pet sitting company serving hundreds of pet loving clients in the Merced area. An active member of the community, Reid sponsors the annual Presents 4 Pets donation drive to benefit local non-profit shelters as well as a local American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Team for the human residents of Merced. Reid also holds certification in pet CPR and pet first aid and in 2008 was presented with the President's Commitment to NAPPS Award. "Having served on the NAPPS Board for more than two years, I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue to serve NAPPS in this new position as Treasurer, as well as the opportunity to become an even more well rounded and informed business, for my clients," said Reid. "I continue to benefit from the experiences and education NAPPS offers professional pet sitters and am eager to share, with the public, the benefits and value of the professional sitter." For more information about Susan Reid and Reid's Pet Sitting, visit www.reidspetsitting.com or call 209-777-0872. For more information about NAPPS and the benefits of hiring a professional pet sitter, visit www.petsitters.org.

Dogs Can’t Drive, Can They?

A dog named Bentley who was out sitting in a car passionately for his owner Bryan Maher out on Long Island, NY could not wait any long and decided to take drive in the coffee shop himself.

Well we all knows what happens when a dog drives. Oh Bentley drove though the patio area and into the storefront. So I guess he failed his driving lessons and will have his license revoked for that.

Read the article here.

So Why’s This Dog Famous

Photo by P. Kevin Morley


This little dog name Roo who is a five month old Chihuahua is one of the dogs that’s sits and waits to be adopted at the Richmond Animal League Shelter and now with his picture on the front page of a newspaper called the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

So now the world knows who Roo is and there is a list of people trying to adopt him. The director of development Susan Kelly said; we had an incredible response, He's the most popular dog in Richmond right now.

Don’t get me wrong cause I own a Chihuahua too, but why dose it take the posting of a dog on the front cover of a paper for people to come out and help rescue these poor animals that have a life sentence hanging over their heads before the are put to sleep. These dogs are only looking to find a home due to some unfortunate reason that put them their in the first place. I wonder how many people that are unable to adopt little Roo will chose to adopt another dog that’s in the shelter, or are they just wanting the dog for pride only?

Kevin M. Kilgore the chief of Hanover County Animal Control and a board member of the National Animal Control Association said; It is a national crisis, when mortgages go belly up, people are having to turn in their pets. They're going into rentals and temporary housing situations that will not accept animals.
So come on and Help Save Our Buddies

Read the article here.

The DSPCA Rescue 35 Dogs From Dog Fighting Ring

Photo by nwcu.police.uk


Working on a tip the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) inspectors were able to rescue thirty five dogs that were being used by a bunch of drug deals for fighting in Tallaght, S. Dublin.

There was also a report that some of the dogs were being used for badger baiting which is the cruelest type of sport that was outlawed a long time ago. The bottom line is that they fight to the end, how cruel is that.

Read the article here.

Well Just Maybe The Words Getting Out About Pet Adoption

Just maybe with enough of us spreading the word about pet adoption our buddies will all have a place to call home.

Down in St. Johns County Animal Control in Florida, they are saying that they are having a boom in the adoption rate with a record of one hundred and forty one animals adopted last month. While over at the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania they had forty six animals adopted.

If all the adoptions centers could pull that many adoptions like what we see here ,then just maybe all the pets will have a home. Now that would be some great news and just think maybe all the people that work so hard in these shelters can catch up on a breather… They do have a life too you know, so keep the word going and help push the word PET ADOPTION

And remember that some shelters haven't been doing too well, like the shelters for Greyhounds.

Forget Bringing Me Toys, I want Dog Food

That’s just the way a little five year old named Alex Pletcher from Southampton Township, PA wanted it.
Little Alex didn’t want any toys for his birthday, this year he wanted dog food for the dog’s without mommies or daddies as Alex’s mom Rebecca said.

To read about a five year olds passion for our buddies is awesome and what a gift of love this child has given to help the dogs. I’ll bet the dogs over at the Better Days no-kill shelter were real happy too.

So a Big Thanks goes out to Alex….

Read the article by Dale Heberlig here.