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2010 Walk for Animals

Becky — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:32:13 +0000

Once again, Animal Humane Society’s Walk for Animals was a ton of fun this year! It was the first year that Phaneuf and I walked as part of a team, and I am thrilled to share that the Lucky Mutt team was able to raise over $1250 for AHS and the animals that come through their doors.

It is truly incredible to see thousands of pet-loving people gather together to help such a great organization–one of the many things that make the Walk is such a fun event to be a part of. Below is a sampling of photos taken at this year’s Walk for Animals. If you’d like to see more, you can view the entire slideshow here.

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secondhand hounds: fostering change

Becky — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:35:57 +0000

A few weeks ago I met up with three volunteers from Secondhand Hounds, a local rescue organization based in Minnetonka. We chatted, played, and took some photos for them to use at their silent auction event coming up this Saturday. In less than one year, Secondhand Hounds has had over 270 dogs come through their organization, which is an absolutely astounding feat! If you happen to be friends with them on Facebook, you know that SHH is a 24/7 job for Rachel Mairose who truly puts her heart and soul into helping these animals in need.

I had a tremendous amount of fun working with these ladies and encourage everyone to check out their silent auction at Braemer Golf Course in Edina on Saturday evening, for food, drinks, music, and of course your chance to win a session with Lucky Mutt Photography while helping a great organization! If you can’t make it to the event you can still bid on the auction items through 7pm Saturday evening by visiting 32auctions.com, entering “SHHAuction” as the Auction ID and “helpdogs” as the Auction Password. If you aren’t outbid at the event, you’re the big winner!

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team lucky mutt | 2010 walk for animals

Becky — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:59:42 +0000

The Animal Humane Society’s annual Walk for Animals is almost upon us! This will be my third year (along with Phaneuf’s) participating in the Walk, and while I briefly contemplated getting a booth this year to promote my business, I’ve decided to go a different route. You see, I really love walking the Walk. I love being surrounded by thousands of ~~dog, cat, horse, pig, goat~~ animal lovers. Taking a stroll down the gorgeous Theodore Wirth Parkway on [what is hopefully] a gorgeous, sunny May afternoon. Seeing the street lined with ~~old toilet bowls~~ water dishes set outside by local residents. Such a sense of community amongst the participants–how can I give that up?

Instead, I’m taking my own approach. Rather than confining myself to a 10′x10′ tent and missing out on the action, I’ve decided to encourage the action by offering you the chance to earn a complimentary session from Lucky Mutt Photography by participating in the 2010 Walk for Animals. Are you curious?? You can find the details here.

And for your visual pleasure, a few of my favorite pictures from last year’s Walk.

That’s my girl…the pool hog.

And you thought I was kidding about the toilet.

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Help Nutrena help pets in need | the pet project

Becky — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:04:10 +0000

It is no secret that I love The Pet Project. Their goals and the heart of the organization inspire me. Today, the below video from Nutrena was shared on The Pet Project Facebook page. If the video is viewed 10,000 times before April 30th, 2010, Nutrena (a division of Cargill, for the locals) will donate another truckload of food to Twin Cities pets in need.

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As Kim says in the video, “The greatest thing about it is that, it’s nice to know that people are starting to recognize that pets are part of the family. You can’t address hunger in a household without addressing the entire family.” Please take 4 minutes and 16 seconds to watch this video. It will help people and pets keep moments like these a part of their lives.

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Paws for the Park | Friends of Stillwater Dog Park

Becky — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:12:35 +0000

Friends of Stillwater Dog Park is an organization focused on creating and sustaining a fenced, off-leash dog park in the Stillwater area that will promote responsible dog ownership in the community. Currently, the organization is busy creating awareness of their initiative to show the city of Stillwater that there is a formally organized group of volunteers committed to supporting and maintaining a dog park in the area.

Tomorrow evening (Saturday, February 27), Friends of Stillwater Dog Park is having a benefit event, Paws for the Park at The Town Hall at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights. I am happy to say that Lucky Mutt Photography has donated one Everyday Session to the silent auction at this event which will also include drawings, wine, appetizers, and live music.

For more information on the Paws for the Park fundraiser or to help Friends of Sillwater Dog Park, visit their website, complete their survey, or join the group on Facebook.

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