Pet Beds by Sylvia

One of our very talented puppy raisers, Sylvia, makes these amazingly soft and snuggly puppy blankets.

Photo of puppy blanket with paw print pattern.

They are a bit fuzzy as they are made of a fleecy fabric that is washable and they have a little bit of padding in them.

Here is a photo of some of the many patterns the blankets come in.

 As you can see, Sylvia makes them in all sorts of applicable doggie patterns and also ones to match both boy and girl sensibilities.  I can say from experience that both Jam and HRH Berkeley have loved their blanket so much that they carried it in their mouth from room to room.

It is that snuggly.

Proceeds from the purchase of the blankets go to Southeastern Guide Dogs and to our North Central Puppy Raiser Group.  In fact, our own Sunny puppy that Carolyn is raising came from the proceeds of these blankets!!  That's $3500 folks!!!  So buy some blankets. 8-)

Please contact Sylvia  at mcchessylvia(at)yahoo(dot)com if you are interested in purchasing a blanket.  They are $20. Super snuggly; your puppy will thank you.

Walkathon 2012

The Southeastern Guide Dogs 2012 Walkathon was held in Saint Petersburg, FL this year and kicked off by the Mayor of St. Pete and by Petey, the city's first puppy, who is being raised by Dave, who is the South Pinellas group.  They estimate there were over 4,000 people participating in the parade, countless dogs and about $450,000 raised in funds to help support Southeastern.  That's quite a bit of support from all of you!  So thank you to everyone who donated, participated and volunteered to help in some way.

We made the Walkathon itself our Saturday meeting and it was quite a day.  It ended up being almost an all day affair for some of us as we went to both the Walkathon and the celebration dinner afterwards.  Here are just a few of the photos from the two events.

Walkers on the trail.  The route was great, most of it by the water with a great breeze.

Here Karen Hamilton says hello to Duke a former Southeastern puppy as Duke's puppy raiser Melisa talks with Jan, the AC of the Tampa puppy raisers.

Sunny, Carolyn's yellow lab.

Bev and Sunny

Joel on the left with Bernie and Elizabeth with Denny.  Both dogs are goldadores.

Lauren and Sylvia with Denny and Sunny.  Denny has rolled over on his back for Sunny who doesn't care and is looking away at another pup.

Lauren and Sunny sitting in a field of grass.

The Gagne's and their pup Babe. 

Some of the North Pinellas Group with the bay at their backs.

Lois and Babe, with Bill behind her.

Here Jam and Stephanie are approaching the finish line.  

And then there was the dinner.

Susan is describing something as Jam peeks out from under the table before dinner arrives.  Fred is about to make him do a down  stay.

A papparazzi shot of Petey the first puppy of St. Petersburg at the head table at dinner.  He was a superstar!

Here Petey is being held by the Mayor and fawned over by various dignitaries.  Naw, this puppy won't be spoiled.  Not a bit!  

A good time was had by all!