Desperate Paws of Orange County Dog Club

July 4, 2010 7:00 AM - 4 attended

4TH OF JULY WARNING AND CONCERNS

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PARENTS THIS IS NOT AN OUTING, BUT INSTEAD A PUBLIC WARNING AND ADVISORY!!!

Brandi and I know that most PARENTS are aware, however some may not be. The 4th of July is a wonderful Holiday full of fun and fireworks, celebrating our Nations Independence and the sacrifice, commitment, and courage our Founding Fathers showed in the face of over whelming odds so that we as Nation could be FREE!! We wish to honor them all and a National Holiday is certainly in order.

HOWEVER, Please be advised that this, of all the days of the year, is the #1 day for PAWS to become lost, injured, or escape their Homes. Fireworks and loud noises can and often do frighten most PAWS.

If you are leaving your PAWS at home to visit a Fireworks display or go to a party, please make sure they are in the Home when you leave. Make sure all windows and points of exits are secured, and most of all make sure there is some type of comfort like your PAWS favorite toy or a kong for them to focus on. Even if your city doesn't allow fireworks, we all know there are people who still set them off.

Other things to consider is tons of water. The loud noises can bring on stress and anxiety with your PAW causing overheating. Tons of water can not be stressed enough and in separate bowls, as if they becomes skittish they may knock one of the bowls over. Water and Panting is the only way your PAW'S can cool down. Also, please exercise your PAW before leaving for the Fireworks display or party. Exercise helps relieve stress, tension, and has a calming effect on your PAW. So please take them to the dog park or for a long walk before you leave.

If you plan to attend a fireworks show and bring your PAW with you, make sure you reassure them the entire time. I know that Gracie while she is a Lab and a gun dog, she does not like loud noises. So please be aware and take appropriate measures. Make sure their collars and leash are fixed securely, and also if the noise becomes too much and your PAW is freaking out, please be kind and leave. There will always be another Fireworks Show to attend.

BRANDI AND I DO NOT WISH FOR ANY PAWS TO END UP LOST OR HURT THIS FOURTH OF JULY AS THE NUMBERS IN THE LOCAL SHELTERS SWELL EVERY YEAR AT THIS TIME, AND MANY ARE RUN OVER BY CARS AND END UP INJURED OR DEAD!!

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- MISSION STATEMENT -

DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB designed to get PARENTS and their PAWS out of the house and enjoying life. The club was specifically created to place PARENTS and their PAWS together in fun social activities, while Advocating for Dog Welfare and Adoption.

ALL FRIENDLY PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!!

Through the club we hold fun social activities, outings and events such as trips to Dog Beaches, Bark Parks, Hiking Trails, Restaurant and Happy Hour Pawties, Camping Trips, Paw Classes, Paw Expos, Pawventure Vacations, Adoption Events and More so that the PARENTS and their PAWS can play and socialize together at fun PAW-friendly venues.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS AT THE UPCOMING OUTINGS!

THE DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB'S "PAW IT FORWARD" CAMPAIGN benefits Local Needy and Adoptable Dogs by funding Special Adoption Events in our community. This Club is so much more than just a place to have a great time with our PAWS but also through the Club's joint efforts with Local Businesses, Agencies, Dog Welfare Groups and County Officials we have been able to positively affect the lives of many more deserving PAWS who are not as fortunate to have wonderful PARENTS like our PAWS do.

DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB, its Efforts, Activities and Programs have been recognized by the following. Here is what they had to say:

"O.C. Animal Care has benefited greatly from our relationship with Desperate Paws of O.C. Dog Club and we are looking forward to the B.A.R.K 4 Kids program. As Orange County’s largest animal shelter, we see firsthand the lack of education in our community through the number of animals that come to our shelter lacking identification, proper care, and proper behavioral training. Through programs like this, and the wonderful volunteers in our community like Desperate Paws of O.C. Dog Club, we hope to further our cause of educating our younger community in responsible pet ownership and a higher respect for the animals we work so hard to protect." - Ryan Drabek, Director of O.C. Animal Care

THE NEEDY PAWS APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL DONATIONS!

We ask that you please read the D.P.O.C. DOG CLUB'S FAQs to answer any potential questions that you may have about the club. Thank You!

***In keeping with our Mission Statement, and Singleness of Purpose, there are times when Brandi and I feel that some people will join the Club to promote other activities or business ventures not in-line with the Club's Purpose. Therefore we feel it is essential to keep the Club's Mission Clear which is to promote Quality Time for bonding between PARENTS and their PAWS in fun social activities, while giving back to our Local Needy PAW Community. If you are joining for any other reason, please be advised you are joining the wrong Club....

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