Pet Auto Safety

Dogs are amazing. Not only do they make our lives better by giving us unconditional love, they eagerly and loyally serve our country, contribute to law enforcement, provide therapy and guidance for special needs, assist in search and rescue, and more.

The American Humane Association is honoring these incredible animals with the Hero Dog Awards. You can watch this powerful celebration on the Hallmark Channel on Friday, November 11th at 8/7 central.

Eight remarkable dogs will be honored for their bravery and devotion in eight different service categories. These categories are military, guide, therapy, law enforcement, search and rescue, service, hearing, and an emerging hero award for an ordinary dog who accomplished a courageous feat.

Don’t miss the Hero Dog Awards extraordinary ceremony on the Hallmark Channel.

Dogtoberfest - “Everybody and their Dog will be there!”

Next Sunday is the Dogtoberfest in Lawrence, Kansas. Come see us on October 9th between 11:00 and 4:00 at Southpark which is located downtown off of Massachusetts St. There will be activities, demonstrations, contests, and more. The Dogtoberfest has food from Mr. Bacon BBQ and lots of pet vendors including an “Ask a Vet” booth, Daisy’s Diva Designs, Pet Auto Safety.com, Bow Wow Wow Pet Gifts, Dignified Doggies, Pawsh Wash, and Good Dog! Don’t forget that there will also be adoptable pets from the Lawrence Humane Society.

The Dogtoberfest in Lawrence, Kansas benefits the homeless in the Lawrence community – homeless pets from the Lawrence Humane Society and homeless people at the Lawrence Community Shelter.

Come see us and have a doggone good time!

Yay! It’s time once again for the annual Paws in the Park at Gage Park in Topeka. This pet event, which is held Saturday, September 17th between 9am and 12pm, is the biggest fundraiser held by the Helping Hands Humane Society. Participate in the walk for $40 and help thousands of homeless pets. For your participation, you will also receive a t-shirt, pet bandana, and lots of goodies.

If you’re not up for the walk, there will be lots of pet vendors to visit, pancakes and sausage to eat, and pet contests to enter. We, as PetAutoSafety.com and AnimalFigurineStore.com, will be there as a vendor.  Come join us for some howlin’ good fun! For more information on this great pet event visit the Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka.

On August 13th, 2011, we participated in a pet event called Tails on the Trails at Ad Astra Park & Pool in Lenexa, Kansas.  It was a beautiful Saturday morning and afternoon.  There weren’t as many vendors or as many visitors this year as compared to last, but it was still a fun and successful event.

We had a table there to sell our pet auto safety products, but there were lots of other things going on besides pet vendors selling products.  The part which my dog Maya liked best was the swimming in the pool.  Yep, that’s right, dogs got to swim in the public pool for the day!

At about 11:00, the Tails on the Trails event hosted pet contests.  Visitors to the event got to enter their dogs in contests such as biggest dog, smallest dog, best trick, best kisser, and so on.  I entered Maya in the best trick contest.  She did her little turn-around trick on four legs and the same trick on her two hind legs.  I couldn’t get her to do the one on her two hind legs as well as she does it at home (probably the distraction of all the people and dogs), but she did okay and got third place.  First and second places went to dogs who did multiple tricks in a row.  All the participants did a great job!

At about 12:30 there was a pet parade.  The parade consisted of owners and their dogs walking around the park.  It wasn’t too exciting but it was good exercise.  I let my friend walk Maya in the parade.

After that, the local police officers did a demonstration with their police dogs (see photo above).  Their dogs are Belgian Malinois dog breeds and they are super smart and very well-behaved.  One dog demonstrated the finding of drugs and another one of the dogs demonstrated taking down a suspect (pictured below).

The very last thing of the day was the dock diving practice for the Lenexa k-9 team.  There are national competitions for dock diving dogs and they need to get their practice somewhere.  I had to tend my booth so I was unable to watch.

There are all sorts of pet events all over the country.  Most benefit a pet organization.  If you didn’t make it to this pet event, check your local animal shelter and rescue group organizations for other events.

We are part of another pet event on September 17th at Gage Park in Topeka, Kansas, called the Paws in the Park.  And another event on October 8th at Southpark in Lawrence, Kansas, called Dogtoberfest.  We hope to see you there!

If you are in the Kansas City metro area, join us today at Ad Astra Park & Pool in Overland Park, Kansas for the annual Tails on the Trails event.  It is at 83rd and Maurer from 9am to 2pm.

Also, join us for the weekly blog hop and visit lots of other dog blog sites.

Visit Watson Park in Lawrence, Kansas on May 7, 2011 for the Mutt ‘n Strut.  What is the Mutt n’ Strut?  It is a charity walk and fun pet event which benefits the homeless dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society.  The Mutt ‘n Strut theme for 2001 is “Promoting Health & Wellness Through Animal Companionship”.  Take your dog and join the walk, enter fun contests with your dog, meet pet rescue groups and dog trainers, and shop at the exhibitor booths.  Pet Auto Safety.com will have a booth there along with some dog and cat figurines form the Animal Figurine Store.com.  Other vendors will be selling dog toys, dog treats, dog clothes, and lots of other great dog stuff.

Remember May 7th and visit Watson Park in Lawrence, Kansas to Strut your Mutt!  For more information visit the Lawrence Humane Society website.

Join us on Sunday, May 1st at Zona Rosa in Kansas City, Missouri for Woofstock.  Woofstock is a fun pet event held to support the Northland Animal Welfare Society.  Join the 5k walk/run with your dog.  Get exercise, have fun, and support homeless animals all at the same time.  Then enjoy live music, win great prizes in the raffle, watch a dog fashion show, or enjoy demonstrations with agility dogs and search and rescue dogs.

There will also be several pet vendors selling their pet wares.  We will be there too for our pet auto safety supplies and dog and cat figurines.  Look for the Pet Auto Safety.com booth.  Other vendors include Three Dog Bakery, Bow Wow Wow Pet Gifts, The Dog Spot, and more!

For more information visit the Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS) website.

The Dogtoberfest at South Park in downtown Lawrence, Kansas was a huge success.  There were lots of vendors, events, and lots of people with their pets.

South Park was a beautiful setting for this wonderful event.  It was the perfect place for our doggie pals to visit.  There were plenty of flowers for doggies to sniff and lots of plants for them to mark.  There was an open area for play and the center of the park had a place for the fun doggie contests.  And best of all, there was a dog bowl full of fresh water at every corner.

Dog people are the best.  I thoroughly enjoyed talking with everyone who visited our booth.  I love hearing stories about dogs - about their quirky behaviors, their silly antics and lovable behavior, and how they brighten up our lives.

Sephi and Maya were pretty excited about it too.  They loved it when people praised or pet them and gave them treats.  Maya even had some people and dogs come to play with her!

If you weren’t able to make it to Dogtoberfest this year, be sure to come next year.  It’s free and it is super fun for every two-legged and four-legged member of your family!

My dog, Maya, and I had a great time at the Paws in the Park pet event at Gage Park in Topeka, Kansas.  I had a booth there for Pet Auto Safety.com and Animal Figurine Store.com.  Maya was there to show off her dog seat belt.  You can see her wearing her dog seat belt in the photo above.  The black harness is her dog seat belt.  (I left the connecting strap in the car so it wouldn’t dangle and annoy her.)  Maya is also playing with her new toy which we got from one of the vendors next to us.  Other photos include a pair of Irish Wolfhounds and a Borzoi.

There were lots of vendors at the event.  Many were for profit and many more were for non-profit.  Proceeds from the Paws in the Park pet event went to the Topeka Helping Hands Humane Society, including the cost we paid to have our booth there.

Other Paws in the Park pet event activities included pet contests and a dog walk.  Maya really wanted to enter the pet contest for best trick (she has been working on some cute tricks) but she had to stay at the booth with me.  She still had fun, though.  She got to meet lots of people and dogs.  She played with some dogs and didn’t jump on or lick anyone when they petted her.  She was a really good dog and she is looking forward to the next pet event.

Come visit Pet Auto Safety.com (Nature by Dawn) and other fantastic pet vendors at the Tails on the Trails event in Lenexa, Kansas. On Saturday, August 14^th from 9am to 2pm, the Lenexa Animal Control and Parks & Recreation is hosting a fun event for our doggie pals at Ad Astra Park & Swimming Pool, located at 83^rd and Maurer.

Not only will there be great deals from the pet vendors, there will also be fun events for your dogs. Dogs will be allowed to swim in the pool for $8 per session. There will be a pet parade and pet show contests. On-site microchipping and pet vaccinations are available at a discounted price. The Tails on the Trails event will also have dog trainers, wildlife specialists, a dog agility demonstration, and animal adoptions.

Don’t miss this great event! For more information visit http://www.lenexa.ks.us/parks/petfair.html.