charity: Support your Favorite Animal Charity in Las Vegas - 01/09/09 04:36 AM
If you have visited our website or follow this blog, you know that we are huge animal lovers and are very active in the animal rescue community in Las Vegas. I received an email alert about a contest being held by care2.com. They are giving away 25,000 to the top 29 shelters across the US and Canada with the most votes. So I'm asking for your support for my favorite rescue, Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary. Here is a short list why they deserve to win:
NO KILL All breed rescue Free mobile spay/neuter clinic targeting impoverished areas that can't afford vet … (2 comments)

charity: Real Estate website raffle - 05/02/08 10:32 AM
The greatest real estate agent in the world contest is officially over and the winner, Team Eric has donated the prize to the Eco society. They are raffling off the complete REW website with lifetime free hosting and CORE IDX. Tickets are $35 each or you can buy 4 for $100. For more information about the raffle and to buy tickets, visit http://www.ericonsearch.com/real-estate-webmasters-website-raffle-by-team-eric/
All proceeds benefit the Eco Preservation Society.
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charity: Canine and Couture fashion event - 03/21/08 11:47 AM
The Animal Foundation is hosting an event with Chloe Boutique inside the Venetian's Palazzo Tower from 10am - 2pm this Saturday, March 22nd.  Adorable shelter dogs will be available for adoption and 15% of all the proceeds of the day's sales will go toward the animals.
So for a day of high end couture fashion and fantastic canines in need of a home, come down to the Chloe Boutique in the Palazzo Tower. Hope to see you there. -Charles
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charity: Please vote for Pups on Parole - 07/05/07 02:30 PM
We received an email from our favorite charity, Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary.  The Dog Whisper show is having a poll on which Dog Whisper episode is the best.  Our Pups on Parole is one that was chosen. Please go to the web site and vote for the Pups on Parole episode.  Here is the link:  http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/dog-whisperer-week.html
They also need a few items:
   WISH LIST
We need about 4 to 6 cubicles that are used in offices.
Outside paint
About 16 feet of tempered commercial glass.
A glass commercial door
A enclosed 5 x 10 trailer
The episode is about their program in two of the Women's correctional facilities in … (2 comments)

charity: Animal Foundation Dog Show - 05/31/07 01:39 PM
The fifth annual Best in Show dog show will be held June 2, at the Orleans Arena. All proceeds will go to benefit the Lied Animal shelter in Las Vegas. This year the show will be hosted by Frank Scinta (of The Scintas show) and will also feature entertainment by illusionist Steve Wyrick.  Approximately 60 shelter dogs will compete in front of nationally recognized American Kennel Club judges to be named best in show.  All of the dogs competing in the show will be available for adoption.
Doors open at noon and tickets are $12.50 for adults. Seniors and children are $5.00. Tickets … (4 comments)

charity: Zippy update - 02/27/07 01:36 PM
A while back I put up a post titled Can you help? It was about the plight of a young daschund in Las Vegas that needed an eye operation to prevent him from becoming blind.
I talked to the lady at the rescue, they had raised the money and Zippy had the operation done. It was a complete success!  I wanted to thank everyone here who contributed to the fund. The generousity shown was truly wonderful. -Charles
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charity: Bark In The Park - 02/09/07 03:19 PM
If you have a Golden Retriever or are thinking of getting one, the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada is having an event on Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m at Silver Springs Park.  Visit merchant booths, watch demonstrations and take a look at lots of wonderful dogs in need of a permanent, loving home.
Admission is free and leashed pets are welcome. Leash handlers must be at least 10 years old and please pick up after your pet! 
Silver Springs Park is located at 1950 Silver Springs Parkway. Major cross streets are Valle Verde Dr. and Green Valley Parkway. 
Directions: … (3 comments)

charity: Pups On Parole - 01/10/07 07:20 PM
As some of you may know, we are very involved in animal rescue in the Las Vegas area. Several years ago we were watching a program called "cell dogs" about a training program in Carson City.  The inmates there were allowed to train and rehabilitate dogs as part of their rehabilitation.   We mentioned it to our friends at Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary.
They started their own version of the program at the Jean Women's correctional facility a few years ago. Today, they are also in the Southern Nevada Correctional Facilities as well. The inmates who apply and are accepted into the … (5 comments)

charity: Jewelery, Wine and Gift Luncheon - 01/05/07 05:29 AM
This event will be held at the gorgeous Stirling Club (2777 Paradise Road at Turnberry Place) on February 3rd. The guest of honor will be local Vegas legend, Clint Holmes. Mr. Holmes was selected as "Best Kept Secret" and "Best Singer" by Las Vegas Life Magazine as well as "Best All Around Las Vegas Performer" and "Favorite Male Las Vegan" by the Review Journal.
Shopping starts at 11 am sharp, with lunch being served at noon.  Mr. Holmes will be performing at 1:00 pm followed by a presentation by HCWS at 2. Shopping will continue until 3 pm. Tickets are $90 per seat (for … (3 comments)

charity: Can you help? - 01/02/07 08:33 AM
As most of you know, Jacqui and I are quite active in our local animal rescue charities in Las Vegas. Today I received an email from a former co-worker of mine who is fostering this dog, Zippy.  Zippy is a year old Daschund who is going blind. He has cataracts in his eyes that need to be removed. You can make a donation to help Zippy here.
Once he has healed from his operation, he'll also need a permanent loving home. If you live in the Las Vegas area and are interested in adopting him, please contact Brenda at Las Vegas … (3 comments)

charity: VFW - 10/23/06 10:10 AM
Today I got a very disturbing call from the VFW. As I'm sure you know, the VFW is a charity that helps our veterans (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Most major cities have a VFW post. I had never received a solicitation from them and am a firm believer that our veterans deserve a lot more then our government currently gives them.
The strange thing was that they weren't collecting for vets. They were doing a food drive for the elderly in the community. They said that they started an elderly assistance program of gift baskets.  Baskets contained food, household items, etc.  The … (4 comments)

charity: Shop RED - 10/14/06 01:50 PM
If you are anything like my wife, you upgrade certain items on a fairly regular basis. Cell phone, shoes and a few other things it seems (to me at least) that she is always buying new ones.  So if you are thinking about replacing or buying something new, you should check out www.joinred.com.  The site was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver and is dedicated to "empower consumers to shop and do good at the same time."   The site raises money for The Global Fund which provides help to women and children infected with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Several merchants are participating … (5 comments)

charity: New Charitable License Plate - 07/26/06 07:46 AM
Last year Nevada added a new custom license plate to their charity plate list. For those of you that live in Nevada or are thinking of moving there, the plate fee is initially $61 and then $30 to renew each year.  Of that, $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the renewal is donated to local animal rescue groups and charities.
 One of the charities I foster dogs for, Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary, received a $5,000 grant from the donation pool raised by this plate in 2005.  When you go to the DMV, you have to ask for a special plate, they really don't … (2 comments)