NEW CONTEST – Win a trip to LA with Seattle Dog Magazine

How would you like to go with Seattle Dog Magazine staff and attend photo shoots, and meet interesting people in LA with the staff of Seattle Dog Magazine? If you are a subscriber – YOU ARE ALREADY ENTERED! The contest ends on May 2, 2008. We will draw the name of one of our subscribers for an all paid trip to Los Angeles, California. The winner will get to meet the famous “Meaty” of Rob and Big, and other celebrities as we do our photo shoots for our upcoming June issue. So if you are not a Seattle Dog Magazine – SUBSCRIBE NOW! On our website click the subscribe button. If you want us to mail you a subscription form please email: tove@seattledogmagazine.com. So get your name ready to draw to win this trip. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be available 2nd week of May to attend this trip. This trip is for one adult to come to Los Angeles with Editor Queen Dog Lady, and Seattle Dog Magazine staff! This includes 3 days and two nights in beautiful sunny LA – so stop California dreaming and subscribe to the coolest dog magazine! Learn what it’s like to do a celebrity photo shoot and hang out with fun interesting dogs, and people too! Our March issue hits stands next week – subscribers get theirs in the mail!

Easter Egg Hunt photos

I had to share some of our Easter Egg photos from photographer Mark Verner who is a new photographer with us (he’s amazing). This event was so much fun and we received so many emails from people telling us how much fun they had! Thank you everyone for coming – we had such a great time!

Queen Dog Lady

Easter Egg Hunt at Marymoor – SUCCESS – great fun!

Hello all!  Our event on Saturday at Marymoor Park was an amazing success.  We estimate we had over 1000 dogs enjoying the day!  We had lots of wonderful people bringing their pets and families to enjoy in the fun.  Our DJ Don did an amazing job keeping everyone moving, our vendors were busy selling great pet products, we had the best food including hot dogs, funnel cakes, lemonade, and more!  Our Fashion Show went so well that TWO dogs got adopted that day, and Ginger’s Pet Rescue raised some money for their non-profit group!  Thank you to our treat sponsors: Simon and Huey, Inu Treats, Pudge and Pippins, Blue Dog Bakery, and Dogswell.  This was so much fun!  We will be posting pictures in the next few days by one our new photographers Mark who was at the event filling his camera with photos!

Queen Dog Lady

Easter Egg Hunt at Marymoor Park this Sat for Dogs

This Saturday is the first annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs at Marymoor Park from 12-4pm. There will be food, face painting for kids, a doggie fashion show, booths, and more! Please join us at Marymoor Park with your leashed dog to enjoy in the fun! Sponsors for the event are: Simon and Huey, Inu Treats, Blue Dog Bakery, and Pudge and Pippins! We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions email: tove@seattledogmagazine.com

David and Chiva – Leaving Seattle TODAY for 15 months

I am so excited for my new columnist David and Chiva who are leaving today for the next 15 months to travel the US via bicycle and doggyride trailer to raise money for two worthy charities!  David and Chiva will leave their home, belongings, and friends and family today to begin their journey.  They will be writing a blog, and a column in our magazine.  I will be David’s link to the outside world while they travel.  You can go to his link on our website to donate money to David and Chiva.  All proceeds beyond his small expenses (we are getting sponsorships and David will do a lot of camping and budgeting!) all proceeds will go to the Humane Society and Sierra Club.  I am so proud of David and Chiva and inspired by their journey!!!! 

Easter Egg Hunt at Marymoor Park!

Everyone is invited to bring their dogs to Seattle Dog Magazine’s FIRST event!  We are having an Easter Egg Hunt on March 22, 2008 from 12-4pm at Marymoor Park.  Our Sponsors include:  Simon and Huey, Blue Dog Bakery, Pudge and Pippins, and Inu Treats.  This event is FREE to the public and will have a dog fashion show, booths, AMAZING fair food including: Funnel Cakes, Hot Dogs, Philly Steak Sandwiches, Ice Cream — and MORE!  email tove@seattledogmagazine.com with any questions!

Saving Dogs Lives

One of my greatest goals this year – is saving dogs lives.  Working with Ginger’s Pet Rescue and the Humane Society is teaching me so much.  I have personally already saved 5 dogs from death.  How amazing is that!  I am a foster parent, plus helping organizations raise funds and awareness.  YOU CAN DO IT TOO!  At all of our events we will have a place to bring supplies for animal rescue organizations.  And we will work with them to raise money as well.  As I am sick as can be – my doggies are my constant caregivers (why I haven’t been on the blog!).  They remind me why I want to do more and help others.  We as humans must be the voice for those who cannot speak!

Marilyn Found a home

Last night was bittersweet for me.  Marilyn found a home.  I had four families that wanted her – and I found her the perfect forever home.  When my daughter Alyce and I took her to her new home we spent two hours with the family.  Marilyn has been renamed Aurora and is now an only dog.  The families four year old daughter loves Sleeping Beauty – so beautiful Aurora will be their new Queen.  This is what foster care is all about.  Of course there is a sadness when you come home and realize the dog is gone, but I smile this morning knowing she went to the perfect home.  I will love you forever Aurora – but your new family will give you a lifetime of love, memories, and companionship! 

HUGE sale at Planet Poochie – 1/2 off all coats

Planet Poochie is having a 1/2 off all coats this Thursday through Sunday.  Planet Poochie is in downtown Kirkland – and has the most amazing merchandise.  The coats are too die for!  For more info:  www.planetpoochie.com

First Show on Pet Life Radio with Queen Dog Lady

I just recorded my first show on Pet Life Radio – called “The Pet Set” which covers Pet Fashion.  My first show is about Valentine’s Day for Your Dog with Special Guest Tracey Morales from Planet Poochie.  This show was so much fun to talk about – we cover the latest in high fashion for dogs on this show, and some really cute gift ideas – please listen to the show by visiting:  www.petliferadio.com.  Queen Dog Lady has a weekly show on Pet Life Radio!