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2 Goats Need a Home

2 Goats Need a Home – Two Myotonic goats, about 2 ½ years old each, need a new home, as the elderly owners can no longer care for them. Prefers that the goats stay together. Will give at no charge to a good home. Call Orfie at 823-9013 for more information.

Be a Christmas Angel: Volunteer

In tough economic times, people have less money give to pet rescues, making it difficult to find staff to feed, love, and clean up after the animals. The Doberman Pinscher SOS rescue is in desperate need of volunteers to help take care of their dogs. This 501(c)3 rescue (http://www.dobiesos.net/) houses more dogs than any other legitimate rescue organization in our area. They need volunteers who are over age 18, are willing to commit to as little as 2 hours a week, or can take on short term projects like planting trees or fixing irrigation, etc. Money may be tight, but if you have time to share for a good cause, please consider donating your time and energy to local pet rescue.

Live Puppy Cam

Sure way to put a smile on your face....

http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.49.swf?cid=317016

Breaking News - Animal Cruelty

FYI for those following the Anita Gilbert hoarding story...

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/33205869.html

WARNING: Pet Product Recall

Chicken basted rawhide chips made by Hartz were recalled by the FDA yesterday due to salmonella contamination:

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hartz10_08.html

Susie Atherton
Canine Creek Pet Wash & Boutique

Free Guinea Pig w/ Supplies

The Tehachapi Humane Society received a call from a family that will be relocating soon and they need to find a good home for their 2 year old Guinea Pig. He is black and white with short hair and is a pet, as the children have him out of the cage and play with him frequently. If you can give this guy a home, call Dan at (805) 705-1808.

Dog Park Opens Tomorrow!

Tehachapi's First Dog Park: Opens Saturday, September 27th

We are pleased to announce that, after nearly four years of work and planning, Tehachapi will soon have it's first off-leash dog park.

Meadowbrook Dog Park
Westwood Blvd, North of Red Apple Rd., in East Golden Hills

Grand Opening: Saturday, September 27th at 10am

The Dog Park Committee is in the final stages of preparation, and the park amenities have been purchased, including trees, benches, water fountains, pick-up bag dispensers, etc. The dog park will open to the public on Saturday, September 27th at 10am. Goodie bags will be given away to the first 20 dog owners (1 per family) at the grand opening on the 27th. A limited number of Dog Park T-shirts, with the logo shown at left, are available for $15 each. Proceeds from the dog park t-shirt sales will help to pay for the park, and provide more amenities. They are available for sale at Canine Creek from 10am to 6pm daily. The t-shirts will also be on sale at the dog park during the grand opening on Saturday starting at 10am. Hope to see you there!

RULES OF THE

MEADOWBROOK DOG PARK

Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

THE TEHACHAPI VALLEY RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT (“TVRPD”) IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS OR OMMISIONS OF INDIVIDUALS OR THEIR ANIMALS. INDIVIDUALS USING THE DOG PARK ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK.

THIS PARK IS NOT MONITORED BY SECURITY. In case of emergency please call 911, Animal Control, and then, TVRPD at (661) 822-3228.

Individuals using the Dog Park are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the TVRPD.

Vicious animals will not be tolerated in the Dog Park. TVRPD reserves the right to exclude any vicious animal as defined and outlined in its Rules and Regulations.

Each individual entering the Dog Park is limited to two animals per visit. All animals must be under the control of the respective handler at all times.

Animals entering the Dog Park must be in good health with all proper vaccinations.

Animals must be kept on a leash while entering and exiting the Dog Park. Animals are not permitted to be off leash outside of the fenced Dog Park.

Individuals must immediately remove all respective animal waste and deposit the same in the designated receptacles.

Female animals in heat are strictly prohibited.

Animals under the age of four (4) months are strictly prohibited.

Children under forty-eight inches (48”) tall are prohibited from entering the Dog Park. Children under the age of sixteen (16) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Individuals using the Dog Park are prohibited from smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages or food while in the fenced Dog Park area.

Individuals are asked to be considerate of other individuals and animals while in the Dog Park and to respect the grounds and surroundings.

Are You a Split Personality?

Interesting article on MSN today:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26837911

Tehachapi's First Dog Park - Opening September 27th

Opening September 27th, 2008 - Tehachapi's First Dog Park!

We are pleased to announce that, after nearly four years of work and planning, Tehachapi will soon have it's first off-leash dog park.

Meadowbrook Dog Park - Click for Directions

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Friday, September 19th at 2pm
Public Grand Opening: Saturday, September 27th at 10am

The Dog Park Committee is in the final stages of preparation, and many of the park amenities have been purchased, including trees, benches, water fountains, pick-up bag dispensers, etc. As of September 16th, the fencing installation is about 75% complete. The dog park is scheduled to open on Saturday, September 27th at 10am. Goodie bags given away to the first 20 dog owners (1 per family) at the grand opening on September 27th.

To announce the new dog park, the TVRPD and Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 19th at 2pm. The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting, but no dogs will be allowed in the park until the official public opening on September 27th.

A limited number of Dog Park Grand Opening T-shirts, with the logo shown at left, will be available for $15 each. Email us to reserve your t-shirt.

Be sure to put these dates on your calendar, and watch our website for updates. Don't forget to tell all your dog lover friends about the new park.

Thank you to all who signed the dog park petition, and worked with us to make this project a reality. Susie Atherton, Canine Creek

PET FOOD RECALL - Pedigree from Albertson's in So. Cal.

Mars has announced a recall of Pedigree dog food sold through Albertson's grocery stores for salmonella contamination. It affects the Southern California area, according to this press release dated Friday, August 8th:

http://tinyurl.com/6n47ff

Please pass along this information to pet owners on your contact list.

Susie Atherton
Canine Creek Dog Wash & Boutique