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Jambalaya and dog wash fundraiser being held for Spay Baton Rouge

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 10:28am
Jambalaya and dog wash fundraiser being held for Spay Baton Rouge

From Spay Baton Rouge

The Neighborhood Pet Market, 12871 Perkins Road, is hosting a jambalaya dinner and dog wash fundraiser for Spay Baton Rouge, a local non-profit dedicated to reducing the pet euthanasia rate in East Baton Rouge Parish. The fundraiser will be held on  Saturday, May 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The fundraiser is open to the public. Jambalaya is $5 per box and the dog wash, which includes a flea bath, is by donation. A rabies tag is required for the dog wash services.

“Spay Baton Rouge sincerely thanks Neighborhood Pet Market for hosting the event, and helping us raise not only funds but awareness of our organization and its goals,” says Executive Director Sandra DiTusa.

Since 2006, Spay Baton Rouge and its partners have spayed and neutered 10,500 cats and dogs by offering low-cost spay and neuter services to people otherwise unable to afford the procedure for their pets.

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SLIDESHOW: Police Canine Competition

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 4:30pm
SLIDESHOW: Police Canine Competition

Throughout this week,  the United States Police Canine Association’s Region 10 Field Trials will be held on the LSU Campus.

 On Tuesday, April 10, the dogs tried their snouts at an obedience and agility test. The next public event is the Criminal Apprehensions test which will be held on Thursday April 12.

The competition is taking place at the University Recreation Fields located near River Road and Gourrier Road on the LSU Campus.

LSU Police has partnered with the Baton Rouge Police Department to host the competitions.

Check out our slideshow here  http://www.wafb.com/link/553042/slideshow-k-9-competition-day-1

 

 

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April is National Greyhound Adoption Month!

Submitted by Brittaney Spruill, It's a Grey Area Greyhound Adoption, VP
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 3:09pm
April is National Greyhound Adoption Month!

 April is National Greyhound Adoption Month. It's a Grey Area Greyhound Adoption works to spread the word about how wonderful greyhounds are as family pets. It's a Grey Area has placed over 250 greyhounds in homes since its founding in January 2010 by Lesley Tierney Ezkovich and Brittaney Spruill. Through their combined years of experience and a dedicated group of people to support them, It's a Grey Area Greyhound Adoption was formed. It's a Grey Area is dedicated to the proper placement of the retired racing greyhound along with the formation of a fun, committed greyhound group. It's a Grey Area holds meet and greets as well as participates in community events to allow people to meet greyhounds in person. Their commitment to greyhounds continues beyond the day the new family takes the leash. They are there for whatever an adoptive family could need. In good times and bad.

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Interesting find on Dyer Road Tuesday morning

Submitted by AmberStegall on Tuesday, March 27th, 1:26 pm
Interesting find on Dyer Road Tuesday morning

There is no need to go to the swamps of Pierre Part to see an alligator. If you were driving on Dyer Road at the Comite River bridge in Central Tuesday morning, and you thought you may have seen an alligator, your eyes were not playing tricks on you.

This gator, estimated to be between four and five feet long, was not alive, but the person who took the picture said there were no signs of trauma, and had no idea on how the reptile died.

The viewer commented on how this will make her think twice about going swimming in the Comite River.

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CAAWS 2012 Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade!

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Sunday, January 29th, 2012, 6:00am
CAAWS 2012 Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade!

Hear Yea Hear Yea! King Yogi, Queen Lillie, Prince Domino and Princess Lily are requesting your presence at the 13th Annual CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade on Sunday January 29.

This annual event is the largest fund-raiser for the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) and all profits go directly to support our community spay/neuter fund.  Established in 1979, CAAWS is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the prevention of animal suffering in the Baton Rouge area. Please help us make a difference and prevent animal suffering.  CAAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Registration fees and donations are tax-deductible but non-refundable.

Here is a list of the days activities

10:00 am  - 4:00 pm - Bark in the Park

10:00 am - Parade-day registration begins

12:00 pm - Costume contest begins promptly at NOON

1:30 pm - The parade rolls down North Blvd. between Fifth Street and Ninth Street

For more information please visit our website at http://www.caaws.org.

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CAAWS 2012 Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade!

Submitted by Julie Amador on Friday, January 27th, 12:43 pm
CAAWS 2012 Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade!

Hear Yea Hear Yea! King Yogi, Queen Lillie, Prince Domino and Princess Lily are requesting your presence at the 13th Annual CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade on Sunday January 29.

This annual event is the largest fund-raiser for the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) and all profits go directly to support our community spay/neuter fund.  Established in 1979, CAAWS is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the prevention of animal suffering in the Baton Rouge area. Please help us make a difference and prevent animal suffering.  CAAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Registration fees and donations are tax-deductible but non-refundable.

Here is a list of the days activities

10:00 am  - 4:00 pm - Bark in the Park

10:00 am - Parade-day registration begins

12:00 pm - Costume contest begins promptly at NOON

1:30 pm - The parade rolls down North Blvd. between Fifth Street and Ninth Street

For more information please visit our website at http://www.caaws.org.

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Volunteers needed for Krewe of Mutts parade

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 11:48am
Volunteers needed for Krewe of Mutts parade

Volunteers and sponsors are needed for the 13th Annual Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras parade "The Good, the Bad and the Furry" and Bark in the Park. It will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 in downtown Baton Rouge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parade rolls at 1:30 p.m. from Fifth Street to Eighth Street and back.

It is sponsored by the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS).  You can be part of the fun. You can help out on parade day, sponsor a group, donate a prize, or make a contribution.

This annual event is the largest fund-raiser for CAAWS. All profits profits go directly to support the spay and neuter fund, homeless pet adoption shelter, community outreach and humane education programs in the community. Established in 1979, CAAWS is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the prevention of animal suffering in the Baton Rouge area. Please help us make a difference and prevent animal suffering. CAAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

For more information, contact the CAAWS parade volunteer coordinator Kathy McCutcheon, klmccut@cox.net or go to www.caaws.org

 

 

 

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