The Dogs Win!

What would a 100th post party be without a word from our founders?

"Elise and I feel so honored that your want to post about us for the 100th post.
Wow! 100 posts! That is amazing to me since I started this little dog blog as an excuse to talk more about my lovable dog Elise. I had no Idea then, that it would grow as big as it it is now nor that I would meet so many genuinely kind and lovely people whose friendships I will cherish.

I just love that this group is continually growing and I love all the posts that I read each week.

Thank you so much ladies for doing such a wonderful job keeping this group alive and a fun place to visit each week!

I am sorry that I haven't made comments or joined in the fun lately but I do read each post every week in between studies and during my lunch at school. It reinforces my belief that dog lovers make just the best people!

Cyber hugs and basset hound dog drool to everyone!
Paula and Elise"

Thanks Paula and Elise, for bringing us all together on Thursdays!

Now, for the contest winners...

Thanks to all the participants. Dogs are warmer, cleaner, and otherwise better off, because of the donations you made to your favorite charities. We called upon Sue's super-chooser, Fudge, and he drew the following names:

Carol and Charli
Dianne Wood
Nicki Jesky
Kenyetta Davis

Congrats, and stay tuned for your prizes. One of the moderators will be in touch soon...

Don't forget to visit all of the other dogs on Thursday!

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

Hi everyone, its Nichole here again. Today we're going to talk a little bit about what's going on with the ASPCA, but first...

We have a new member this week! Please wag on over and welcome Deb.

Don't forget the Dogs on Thursday 100th post contest is in full swing! Many of you have already sent your links in to Natalie and your efforts are looking great...now, keep them coming!

If you're looking for a wonderful organization to donate to, why not check out A Place to Bark's Annual Fundraiser. I know there's a few of us who have been following and supporting Bernie's adventures for a long time and can attest to this being a great cause. I personally have reset my ASPCA fundraising goals on my blog this week and if anyone plans to renew their membership or join, I'd love for you to consider doing it thru the fundraising banner at the top of my blog! I don't get any "credit" - just the satisfaction of helping them raise funds. Last year I completed my goal of $1000.

Now... onto the ASPCA, which is celebrating their 143rd birthday tomorrow! That's a long time to be dedicated to ending animal cruelty -- way to go ASPCA! On top of that, April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and there is a lot going on!

~ Annual Go Orange photo contest. Check it out here and get your pooch in!
~ Spay/Neuter Block Party in the Heart of Harlem on Saturday, April 18th. Read about it here
~ Several local SPCA offices across the country are holding their own events and fundraisers - look yours up!

The ASPCA does their fair share of public service announcement (I'm a personal fan of the Sarah McLachlan television ads). Check out this new one from Walt Disney Picture's Bolt...


Go Orange... or whatever color you'd prefer this month, just do what you can to help animals in need! Also, don't forget to tune in to National Geographic's Dogtown on Friday nights! This week's episode info:

Dogtown: New Hope
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10 PM ET/PT

Rush, a shepherd mix airlifted from a Middle East war zone, is withdrawn and frightened of loud noises — a suspected canine case of post-traumatic stress. After being bitten by the dog, trainer John Garcia begins to work with Rush so that he can teach him to trust. Then, adoption specialist Kristi Litrell meets a rejected beagle named Jasmine who stumbles when she walks and can’t control her bladder. Kristi test-drives a possible solution — doggy diapers. And Scruffy, a terrier mix, managed to survive Hurricane Katrina but is now petrified of new situations, from walking through doorways and onto floor surfaces to getting into cars.

Dogs on Thursday

Welcome to this week's DOT post!

Hope everyone is having a good week. My week has been a bit trying. Sorry for the late post but I didn't realize it was already Thursday. My blogless friend Kelly had to put her Golden, Treydog down this week and it's been a bit tough on me. Treydog was Jackjack's best friend and we will miss him greatly. Because I can't help it, here's the last picture I got to take of Treydog when he came over to hang out with the pups and my knitting group with his mom.

The Yella Dog Trey

Well...enough sadness. Don't forget we are having a 100th post Contest. For this week, I wanted to add links to the posts that I have received so far. Go over and check them out. I think it's best if we post then as we go so that it's not overwhelming the last week of the contest. :)

Tobi
Yvonne
Kenyetta
Nicki's

Also don't gorget to watch this week's Dogtown episode. They sent me a pre-release copy of the first four episodes and as usual they are all really great and touching.

Have a great week!

Gnat, Jackjack, and Abigail Grace

Ready, Set...

... Contest!

But first, let's congratulate Yvonne on her new blog. Please don't forget to let us know if you move so we can update our links.

Also, Nichole has a review up on some NuHemp products your dogs might enjoy.

Ah yes, I did say contest. We're approaching a blogging milestone here at Dogs on Thursday, so we thought we'd celebrate. Post #100 is coming on April 23rd, and we hope each of you will help us spread the doggy love.

Here are the rules:

• Donate to your favorite pet cause and document said donation somehow on your blog, then email Natalie with a link to your post. (See the top right side bar for her email address.)


• ANY donation qualifies. Time, money, food, snuggles... whatever you want to give and your charity will accept.


• Donations AND blog posts must be made before midnight on April 20th so we can announce the winners in the 100th post.


• Four winners will be randomly selected. Since we're a diverse group, prizes will be selected for each winner. (Non-knitters don't want yarn, for example.) We have a really cute plan for selecting the winners, but you'll just have to come back to see what that is!


• Any questions? Contact one of the moderators - Natalie, Nichole, Sue or Chan.

Let's make this fun! Get creative when you document your donations. We want to make sure dogs all over know about Dogs on Thursday and the good people involved in it.

Happy Dogs on Thursday to you!