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The iconic Buddy Belt is the harness that hugs your dog. Its comfortable fit wraps around his body, just like a hug. This dog harness has been a symbol of luxury for dogs and their owners around the globe for over a decade. The distinctive BB logo is easily recognizable and synonymous with safety, quality and durability.

Paralleling the popularity and success of the original design, the BB2 is the brand new Buddy Belt made from synthetic leather. Designed to appeal to a wider market, this product is targeted towards small to medium sized dogs, offering a select size and colour range. It is for conservative consumers who can appreciate the quality and health benefits offered by the original Buddy Belt, without sacrificing the functional or fashionable aspects of the luxury harness.  The new logo blends design elements from the original logo creating a distinctive, yet familiar brand for the new BB2. It uses the same quality, metal hardware and durable stitching found on the harnesses that dog owners have come to know and love. The reliability of the construction is accented by the colour matched edging and signature bone charm that adds a touch of fun. Without compromising quality, it’s the economical choice that’s priced to work with any budget. BB2 harnesses are offered at a fraction of the price, 40% less expensive than the Original Buddy Belt.

The functional design lets your dog step in easily and fastens with one buckle. The stylish harness has a unique, low-cut patented design that ensures pressure is minimized on your dog’s neck and spine. No more choking! The BB2 will keep your furry friend healthy and happy.

For more information on the Buddy Belt dog harness go to buddy-belts.com

TORONTO – August 27, 2013. Run or Walk with WSPA on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Our work with animals starts with you! To change animals’ lives, we move people. Together, we can use our collective knowledge, skill and power to make a difference worldwide. Help us raise $15K to protect animals from cruelty.

REGISTER TODAY:

• Enter Charity Challenge PIN Code: 13STWMSCC for a discounted rate.

• A GRAND prize will be awarded to the participant with the most pledges raised!!!

Once you’ve registered:

• Create your own free, personalized online fundraising page where family and friends can show their support by pledging you. *Tax receipts will be issued for pledges over $20.

• Look out for our monthly training and fundraising tips.

• WSPA will also host two 5K practice runs this summer, so look out for more info!

Want to be a volunteer? JOIN US as an official WSPA event volunteer and come show your support for animal welfare and our runners. Our volunteer team will be asked to participate in a variety of ways. From handing out water to energizing our runners along the route, our team of volunteers will be out to cheer on our WSPA team for all their hard work and dedication. By participating in Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, you help us continue our work. We receive no government funding and WSPA relies on our own fundraising activities to ensure that our programs to protect animals continue well into the future. 

Thank you for your ongoing support! Visit torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/charity/wspa.htm for more information

Do you think your dog may be experiencing pain? If so, you'll want to listen to this podcast.

Since our furry friends are unable to tell us how they’re feeling you’ll need to be able to identify telltale signs of pain, and this podcast will help. In it, the Ontario SPCA interviews Dr. Sheilah Robertson of the American Veterinary Medical Association about assessing pain in animals. With 32 years of experience as a veterinarian, Dr. Robertson has focused on assessing and relieving pain in animals, with a speciailziation in pain management and anesthesia so she is an extremely qualified speaker on this subject.

I encourage you to listen to this episode of the Pawdcast on Sound Could or iTunes.

More Animals' Voice Pawdcast episodes are planned, so stay tuned!

Muffin’s Halo Guide for Blind Dogs is a custom designed product to guide blind or visually impaired dogs and safeguards them from bumping into walls and objects.  This new and revolutionary device is a great aid to help them become familiar with existing or new surroundings quickly.  Muffin’s Halo Guide for Blind Dogs is well known for its Angel Wings style. 

Muffin’s Halo Guide For Blind Dogs was invented out of the love and devotion for MUFFIN BORDEAUX, a 12 year old Toy Poodle, who lost his sight due to cataracts. Muffin began bumping into walls, falling down the stairs and becoming depressed and immobile, as he attempted to transition. His mother/owner Silvie Bordeaux was heartbroken and determined to find a solution for her beloved dog.

Inventor and founder Silvie Bordeaux says, “I am so incredibly proud of this product that is now helping blind dogs all over the world. Nothing touches my heart more than getting photos of my blind dog clients wearing their Muffin’s Halo with notes from their devoted owners telling me that this has given their dog’s confidence back and that they now thriving.” She continues, “ I am very devoted to helping blind dogs and want to make them fashionable and most importantly, celebrated with our new styles.” 

Also recently launched is the Muffin’s Blind Dog Clubhouse Collection, a clothing line specific for visually impaired dogs. These jerseys come in vibrant colors and identify blind dogs in a stylish chic way.

muffinshalo.weebly.com

August 7, 2013, CHICAGO, IL – Lincoln Bark has relocated the company’s headquarters to a modern loft space in Chicago’s West Loop. The move brought this chia-powered dog treat company out of  Lincoln Park, the Chicago neighborhood that inspired the company’s name, and into a new area of the city that is booming with successful entrepreneurs, young families and, best of all, countless four legged playmates for Sophie, the company’s mascot.

The new headquarters is more than twice the size of Lincoln Bark’s first office, offering the Lincoln Bark team plenty of room to grow and expand. Surrounded by creative minds and successful businesses, the new space invites innovation and collaboration. “The best part about our new location is the dog park that is just steps away from our building in a beautiful area downtown,” says the Director of Marketing, Michelle Laing. “I know where I’ll be spending many lunch breaks!”

Founder and president, Bobbye Cochran, adds, “We were outgrowing our original space and as we’re expanding the business, we want our space to grow with us. Our goal is to take over the entire building. Here’s our vision,” jokes Cochran in reference to the below photo of Lincoln Bark’s new space. 

For more information visit: LincolnBark.com