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“Many of us look to our dogs as one of our best friends—unconditionally sharing of their love and admiration, and always in appreciation of even the smallest of gestures. The relationship shared with our doggie pal is magical—a connection that is written in a language that is as mysterious and wonderful as the love that we share for humankind. Underwater Dogs illustrates this special bond by capturing dogs at their most playful, fun-filled joy in the cool blue waters of a backyard pool. These uniquely composed images are sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face with their whimsy and artful views.

This innovative perspective is wonderfully inspired and memorialized by doggie friend and photographer Brooke Mayo . Brooke has pushed the boundaries of underwater photography forward by fusing her artistry with the element of water—providing fantastic views from a fresh new perspective.

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Hello and thanks for visiting BarkMagazine.com

We are getting ready to relaunch a new and improved website to include a WOOF-terful new feature for all our members... YouBARK VIDEOS. Members will be able to upload your doggie videos. Stay tuned!

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Sarah writes Barkmagazine.com

Most of my career has been as a product designer in the home furnishings industry. I began with a line of custom rugs (still available), and eventually expanded into other kinds of products, some I produced myself, and some I designed for other companies. Last winter I was feeling ready for a change, but not sure what it was going to be.

I hired a business coach to help me think through the re-creation of my business. Very early on she said, "ok, don't tell me about what you think you can and can't do with your business, tell me what you want your life to look like". I didn't take the question very seriously, so without even thinking I said, "I want a house in the mountains with a studio, and I want to paint." She looked surprised but pleased, but I thought, "yeah right - who doesn't want to live off their painting, music, writing etc. I would never be able to do that."

Dog.com will double money you give to help CA's animals injured/displaced due to the fires. There are many horses which cost lots of money to take care of, besides dogs, cats, etc. -- http://www.dog.com/firedonation.asp?srccode=donate - they are a
great corporation willing to double donations to help these animals.The article tells you all.

Bobby Dorafshar at New Leash On Life is also doing great stuff. I lent them three dog carriers the other day for their transports of animals who are now displaced. Let's help our CA animals AND families. KABC radio is at Rosebowl and the Pond doing a drive for the Red Cross to get donations - you can specify LA or Orange County fire victims and go to those locations today or simply mail to their offices. http://www.kabc.com/Article.asp?id=500722 Thanks!

CRITTER CRUSADES
...the show about ordinary people on extraordinary missions....

Missy Woodward
www.crittercrusades.com

bark: 

The San Diego Human Society writes:

Humane Officers luckily spotted this little refugee wandering alongside the road. This chihuahua is now safe at the Department of Animal Services shelter in hopes of being reunited with its owner.

Let BarkMagazine.com know your stories!

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San Diego Humane has sent out a request for:
horse supplies-hay (timothy and grass), halters, lead ropes, and tons of portable corrals.
They expect to house and care for 500 to 1,000 horses.

If anyone is able to help with supplies please contact:
Stacey Zeitlin
cp@sdhumane.org
Community Programs Manager
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-243-3424
www.sdhumane.org

SOUTHERN NEWS
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Southern California Fires

VCA Animal Hospitals announced today that local SOUTHERN California VCA facilities are offering free boarding for companion animals whose families have been evacuated or displaced as a result of the current firestorms. Conveniently located VCA animal hospitals will provide a safe environment for pets that have been affected by the fires through November 5, 2007 on a space available basis.

As thousands of families are being evacuated to shelters or facing the loss of their homes, VCA hopes to ease their burden by offering free boarding for pets so they can focus on the critical issues with their families and homes,? said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals.

bark: 

The SPCALA writes:

In response to the devastating fires in Malibu and throughout Southern California, spcaLA's Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) has leapt into action! Early Sunday morning, the DART team rolled to Malibu to provide evacuation and rescue services, temporary shelter, food and front-line medical services for the animal victims of this disaster. Still fighting to assist pets in danger, DART will continue to evacuate animals wherever we are needed.

spcaLA relies on donations from people like you to run programs like DART. To make a special donation to help animals in disaster, go to the SPCALA's website or to make a donation by phone, please call us at (323) 730-5300, x232.

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AP - Wed Oct 17, 8:05 PM ET A closed pet supply and grooming store, Paw Boutique, is shown Wednesday Oct. 17, 2007 in Pasadena, Calif. Pet Boutique, owned by Marina Batkis, has been forced to close after threats to the rescue agency 'Mutts and Moms' which operates out of Paw Boutique store. 'Mutts and Moms' seized a dog Oct. 14, that Ellen Degeneres had earlier given to her hairdresser in an apparent violation of the adoption agreement. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Baktis has now said that she would never give back Iggy to the family that DeGeneres handed him off to.

“No, that is not a consideration at this point, no,” Baktis told Access. “Not after the way we’ve been treated, no. We have been terrorized, it has been horrible.”

Attorney Keith A. Fink, who doesn’t legally represent Baktis and Chekroun (but is authorized to speak on their behalf), confirmed to The Associated Press that the women will not give back Iggy.