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Helping Animal Rescues with #TractorSupply

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Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

The holidays are upon us, and it’s this time of year that I especially like to remember those that are less fortunate. Which is why I was so excited to partner with my friends at Tractor Supply Company® for a special project involving my local SPCA.

Tractor SupplyTractor Supply is a huge supporter of animals rescues. Not only do they host a social media contest every year that awards $25,000 in grants to 10 deserving organizations, but on a local level they make their stores available to rescue groups to host adoption events and fundraisers. And they even provide low-cost, walk-in clinics through PetVet Clinics.

So when Tractor Supply gave me the opportunity to go shopping for my local animal rescue at their store I could hardly wait!

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

The best part is that all TSC stores are pet friendly! So you can bring your llama, your guinea pig, your pony, and your dog shopping with you! Next time I’m bringing Minnow the pony with me.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

Armed with the wish list of the Chester County SPCA (my local rescue) I roamed the isles adding everything they needed to make this the best holiday ever to some special dogs and cats.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

Tractor Supply not only has lots of farm related goodies (which is where I shop for lots of my ponies needs), but they also have everything you would need for the health and well-being of your dog or cat. From flea preventatives to supplements and toys to training devices.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

Because I wanted to stretch my dollar as far as I could for all the deserving pets at the SPCA I was on the lookout for products that would be great for the animals, but also cost effective too.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

I was sure to snag some of the 4Health™ Dog Food Brand, an affordable, premium-quality cat and dog food, exclusively made for Tractor Supply in the USA with high-quality and grain free formulas available. My friends at the SPCA are going to love it!

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

I also snatched up some canned pet food from the 4Health Tractor Supply dog food line and some of these tasty looking treats from DogforDog®.

DogforDog is especially great, because with every purchase of their products they donate to animal rescues. So by grabbing some of their soft treats to gift to my local rescue, I was also helping to donate funds to another shelter in need.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

So with my cart finally full I was ready to make my way to the checkout (where the cashiers always have a cookie waiting for visiting pets!).

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

I can’t wait to take all these fun goodies from Tractor Supply Company to the SPCA this weekend! It makes my heart happy to help some of the less fortunate dogs and cats out there this holiday season.

I highly recommend swinging by your neighborhood TSC store the next time you need something for your furry friend.

What sort of things will you be doing to help those in need this holiday season? If you’d like to find out some other helpful ways you can help animals in need, be sure to check out my helping paw page!

Connect with our friends at Tractor Supply Company on Facebook and Instagram. Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

The Dogs Before Me

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In the 6 years that I have known my mom and dad it’s hard for me to imagine that before I came along there were other dogs. Like lots of other dogs! Crazy right?

Well ok, technically I’m the very first dog for my dad, but my mom….she’s had many adventures with the dogs before me. So today since it’s #throwbackthursday I thought it would be fun to share some of those dogs that came before me. Because you know what, I’m not so different from them.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Deacon // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom started her love of dogs at a very young age. Here she is with one of the firsts, a rescue dog named Deacon.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Sneakers // Ammo the Dachshund

If you fast forward to 1991 – my mom’s family rescued Sneakers. She was a golden mix, and if you look closely you can see her two front paws were white, as if she was wearing sneakers. She went on to be a 4-H dog and even earned her Canine Good Citizen certification.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Sneakers & Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

But see, my mom loved dogs so much that she wanted a dog to call her very own. So after years of pleading she became the owner of her very first dog, a rescued black labrador retriever named Big Jack Attack. (Jack for short).

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom tells me stories of how Jack was a big lovable bear. He literally would attack you for kisses when you came in the door (sounds a little bit like me too). The more stories I hear about my mom’s life with Jack, the more I can’t help but think we were pretty darn similar.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo the Dachshund // Sledding with Ponies

Jack loved the snow, and to go sledding – just like me!

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

He loved to channel his inner cowboy, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

Jack even loved ponies, just like me. (above he’s pictured with my mom’s childhood pony, Oopsie Daisy).

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo visits the Pocono Cabin // Boat

Jack loved adventure, and loved nothing more than to spend time on the water – just like me (and my spastic swimming pal Trooper).

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

ammo the dachshund rain

Jack had fashionable rain gear, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Jack didn’t mind bundling up in the snow, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

dachshund in mullet wig

He had a great hair stylist, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

Jack was an expert for posing for mom’s photographs, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

While Jack passed away in 2006, I know that his memory continues to live on in many of the things that I still do today. I only wish I could have met him, because something tells me we would have been great friends.

There are many many more stories I could share about the dogs before me, but we’ll have to save that for another time. Now it’s your turn to tell me, what sort of fun memories did you have of your beloved furry friends? Ammo the Dachshund

The Goshen Country Fair is for Dogs

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The Goshen Country Fair is exactly what you think of when you picture a country fair. Livestock, carnival rides and games, music, blueberry pie, cotton candy, and dogs!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

This past weekend I got to attend the fair for some good old fashioned hometown fun!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

To kick off my adventure I checked out the Pet Show hosted by the SPCA which was open to family dogs who wanted to compete in categories like cutest puppy and best costume. This year I decided not to enter, but instead observe my competition for next year!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

Plus it gave me a better spot to check out all the cute ladies!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

After the pet show I wandered over to the 4-H livestock tents to make some new friends. The sheep were a little sheepish though, and it seemed no one was interested in being my BFF.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

The cows proved to be a little more interesting – or at least their smell was quite intriguing to me! I’m trying to convince mom that I need my own cows on the farm now.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I then took some time to check out all the fun booths and fair items, and when mom started to zero in on a booth that was offering free nail trims – I decided it would be better if we checked out the carnival games instead!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I tried my paw at some of the squirt gun games – but alas my aim wasn’t quite up to par to beat the small child sitting next to me!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad even tried to win me a stuffed animal at the dart game – but it seems our luck had run out on the carnival games.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

So instead we picked up some Goshen Homemade Doughnuts and decided to wait for the evening’s entertainment to begin.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

They had live music and even a pie eating contest to entertain me while I waited for the big act of the night to take the stage.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

The Kountry K-9 Show was just up my alley, as a group of rescue trick dogs performed some pretty cool tricks on stage. I was secretly hoping they might ask me to join them!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

At the end of the night I waved goodbye to the ferris wheel, and felt grateful that dogs weren’t allowed on the carnival rides because I’m perfectly happy keeping all 4 feet on the ground!

Until next year Goshen Country Fair! Ammo the Dachshund

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

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Over the weekend my mom and dad went to a very special event (which I was not invited to – the nerve) called the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. It sounded like so much fun that I thought I would share their adventure with everyone, even if I didn’t get to see it with my own eyes either.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. Each of the show’s 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now they love to show off onstage – by performing a variety of stunts and skits!

The event that my mom and dad attended also helped to raise money for the local SPCA by donating a dollar from every ticket to the shelter.

This amazing event featured lots of dogs and cats performing fun and exciting stunts, and they even had a whole act just with dachshunds!

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sad to have missed it myself, but glad that mom and dad were able to go and support the rescue animals. Mom even said it gave her some ideas to add to my own stunt dog act which I will be performing at the end of April to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. You can read more about that HERE.

ammo the dachshund performing

ammo the dachshund goes to school

Jumping through my hoop

If you’d like to see if the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater will be in your area you can check out their tour dates HERE. Ammo the Dachshund

Images of the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater are via.

Wrapping up the 13 Project

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Now that it’s 2013 it’s time to wrap up my journey with the 13 Project.

Several months ago Serena from Pretty Fluffy had invited me to join The 13 Project, a wonderful initiative to get involved and help animals! So I put on my cape and decided to be the best hero I could to help the animals in need!

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

Incase you missed it….

THE 13 PROJECT

The 13 Project is a Pretty Fluffy initiative that involves 13 acts of kindness towards animals before 2013. The goal is to embark on a list of 13 achievable and worthy goals before the year is out.

To join, all you have to do is come up with a list of up to 13 ways you can help animals before the end of 2013. You don’t need to be a millionaire, you don’t need to have a website, or be a member of a rescue organization … all you need is the desire to make a difference. Any little bit helps!

Ammo the Dachshund // The 13 Project Pretty Fluffy

I’ve spent the last few months working on completing my goals, and although I squeezed a few of them in at the very last minute, I love to think I helped make a difference.

My goals for the 13 Project….

1. Make a charitable contribution to some of my favorite rescue groups, as I have done for the past several years, through the help of sales of my paintings and artwork that my friends the Painting Ponies have made.

The Painting Ponies and I made some donations to The Chincoteague Pony Rescue and The Main Line Animal Rescue this year to help some of the animals searching for their forever homes. I like to think that every little bit helps, and I’m happy to use some of the funds from the sale of my products throughout the year to help some of the rescue organizations.

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

2. Get my photo taken with Santa at a place that donates the profits to rescue groups like I have done for the past 3 years.

I went to visit Santa at my Vet’s office this year in which the proceeds benefited the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund for the animals.

12 Days of Cheer // Ammo's trip to see Santa

3. Promote some local rescue group events to all of my followers through Facebook. I have shared a few rescue events with my fans so far, but hope to share even more!

4. Purchase some toys from Planet Dog, where 2% of my sale goes to the Planet Dog Foundation, an organization that helps fund the training and placement of service dogs.

Mom and Dad got me some new toys from Planet Dog for Christmas this year! I’m so happy that through the sale of these items I was able to help some very special service dogs.

The Day After Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

5. Share some of the available adoptable dogs (like I have done in the past) at the local shelters with my followers. I shared a few of the adoptable pets at my local SPCA, and I hope to continue to share some of my four-legged friends that are in search of their forever homes.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

6. Donate some of my old towels to a local animal shelter. I took a trip to the Chester County SPCA and donated a big box of unwanted towels and blankets.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

7. Create Holiday Greeting Cards for my Etsy Shop and donate a percentage of the sales to animal shelters. My 2012 Holiday Greeting Cards donate 2% of all the proceeds to the Main Line Animal Rescue.

Ammo the Dachshund 2012 Holiday Greeting Card available in the Flying Hero Etsy Shop!

8. Promote responsible pet ownership and encourage my readers to spay/neuter their pets.

This particular goal may have slipped through the cracks just a bit, but consider this my public service announcement for 2013! Please spay and neuter your pets! I got the good old snip snip when I was 6 months old and I encourage you to do the same for your pets. We have so many animals that are in need of loving homes, and by having your pet neutered you are doing your part to cut down on the population of dogs in shelters. Check out these great reasons from the ASPCA as to why it’s important to spay and neuter.

9. Donate some of my outgrown sweaters and jackets that I no longer use to a rescue group that can use them for shelter dogs. I sent a donation of sweaters and jackets to the Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County & New Jersey to keep the rescue dachshunds nice and warm. I encourage you to do the same!

Ammo the Dachshund in his winter coat

10. Create a new page on the blog that highlights ways you can involved and help rescue animals, shelters, and good causes.

Just under the wire I’ve launched a new page on my website! You’ll find my giving back link at the bottom of the blog, which features tips on how you can get involved with helping the rescue animals and how I give back myself.

Giving Back // Ammo the Dachshund

11. Purchase some Rescue Chocolate as Christmas gifts that donates 100% of their profits to animal rescues.

Mom helped me purchase some rescue chocolate which I happily wrapped and gifted to my friends and family this Holiday season.

Rescue Chocolate // Ammo the Dachshund

*image via Rescue Chocolate

12. Try to promote more products on my Friday Fetch feature that donate a percentage of their sales to animal charities. Since I joined the 13 Project I am happy to say that just about every feature on Friday Fetch has helped out a rescue group/cause with the sale of their items.

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Scutte Pet T-shirts & Neckties

13. Encourage others to get involved with the 13 Project! I’ve been pinning and sharing the 13 Project with all my fans!

 

I hope to continue my efforts with this wonderful project, because there is always something that can be done to help the animals that we love.

And to all the animals out there looking for forever homes I send all my love. xoxo.

Ammo the Dachshund

13 Project Update and Thanksgiving Wishes

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We’re a day away from Thanksgiving, and it has me thinking of all the animals out there that don’t have a family to spend turkey day with. I wish I could open my door to every single one of them, but since that’s just not feasible I know I can help to do my part through my efforts with the 13 Project.

A few weeks ago Serena from Pretty Fluffy had invited me to join The 13 Project, a wonderful initiative to get involved and help animals!

Ammo the Dachshund // The 13 Project

Incase you missed it….

THE 13 PROJECT

The 13 Project is a Pretty Fluffy initiative that involves 13 acts of kindness towards animals before 2013. The goal is to emmbark on a list of 13 achievable and worthy goals before the year is out.

To join, all you have to do is come up with a list of up to 13 ways you can help animals before the end of 2013. You don’t need to be a millionaire, you don’t need to have a website, or be a member of a rescue organization … all you need is the desire to make a difference. Any little bit helps!

Ammo the Dachshund // The 13 Project Pretty Fluffy

I’ve spent the last few weeks working on completing some of my goals, so I thought I would give everyone a little update on my progress so far.

My goals for the 13 Project….

1. Make a charitable contribution to some of my favorite rescue groups, as I have done for the past several years, through the help of sales of my paintings and artwork that my friends the Painting Ponies have made.

2. Get my photo taken with Santa at a place that donates the profits to rescue groups like I have done for the past 3 years.

3. Promote some local rescue group events to all of my followers through Facebook. I have shared a few rescue events with my fans so far, but hope to share even more!

4. Purchase some toys from Planet Dog, where 2% of my sale goes to the Planet Dog Foundation, an organization that helps fund the training and placement of service dogs.

5. Share some of the available adoptable dogs (like I have done in the past) at the local shelters with my followers. I shared a few of the adoptable pets at my local SPCA, and I hope to continue to share some of my four-legged friends that are in search of their forever homes.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

6. Donate some of my old towels to a local animal shelter. I took a trip to the Chester County SPCA and donated a big box of unwanted towels and blankets.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

7. Create Holiday Greeting Cards for my Etsy Shop and donate a percentage of the sales to animal shelters. My 2012 Holiday Greeting Cards donate 2% of all the proceeds to the Main Line Animal Rescue. The more you buy the more I can donate!

Ammo the Dachshund 2012 Holiday Greeting Card available in the Flying Hero Etsy Shop!

8. Promote responsible pet ownership and encourage my readers to spay/neuter their pets.

9. Donate some of my outgrown sweaters and jackets that I no longer use to a rescue group that can use them for shelter dogs. I recently sent a donation of sweaters and jackets to the Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County & New Jersey to keep the rescue dachshunds nice and warm. I encourage you to do the same!

Ammo the Dachshund in his winter coat

10. Create a new page on the blog that highlights ways you can involved and help rescue animals, shelters, and good causes.

11. Purchase some Rescue Chocolate as Christmas gifts that donates 100% of their profits to animal rescues.

12. Try to promote more products on my Friday Fetch feature that donate a percentage of their sales to animal charities. Since I joined the 13 Project I am happy to say that just about every feature on Friday Fetch has helped out a rescue group/cause with the sale of their items.

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Scutte Pet T-shirts & Neckties

13. Encourage others to get involved with the 13 Project! I’ve been pinning and sharing the 13 Project with all my fans!

 

I still have a ways to go to complete my list, but I’m making good progress! I hope you’ll join me in The 13 Project! I’d love to hear your ideas of animal kindness too, post links to your list of 13 goals in the comment section below so that we can all share and get inspiration on how to help more animals!

And to all the animals out there looking for forever homes I send all my love this Thanksgiving and every day. xoxo.

Ammo the Dachshund

My Trip to the SPCA

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In keeping with my goals for the 13 Project I have been collecting unwanted towels and blankets for the past few months. So this past weekend I decided I finally had a big box filled enough to make a trip to my local SPCA.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

I was excited to lend a helping paw and put my old towels to good use by giving them to animals that could use them more than me. I knew they would love them because I personally tested each and every one for optimal softness.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

So we loaded up the car and headed to the Chester County SPCA. I had to wait in the car while Mom and Dad took my donation inside, but when they returned they shared with me some of the pets that were looking forever homes at the SPCA.

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

Duke is a super lovable family dog who is 4 years old. He loves all people and kids and is already housebroken. If you want someone to play fetch with, then this is the boy for you!

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

Ammo the Dachshund // Lending a Helping Paw // My trip to the SPCA

This sweet girl Ginger, a terrier mix, was Mom and Dad’s favorite. She had the cutest little face and silly little ears that stood straight up. She is about 1-3 years old and was found as a stray.

To see more adoptable pets at the Chester County SPCA, CLICK HERE.

Mom said she wished we could have brought all of the puppies looking for families home with us, but since that’s just not possible for us we hope that by donating towels and blankets we can do our part to help in some way. Even if it’s just a small thing.

So who else is with me in helping the shelters? There is always something you can do to help; adopt a dog, donate old blankets & towels, share adoptable pets with your friends and family – I know you can do it! We can all be heroes for the animals just looking for a little love. Ammo the Dachshund

Reunited

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You may remember that my kitty pal Spider and I had started a search party for our friend Cricket the Barn cat over a month ago. When Cricket went missing (and stayed missing) for over a month Spider and I feared the worst. We hoped that she had found a new home, but despite flyers and drive-bys at the SPCA we had no clue what happened to our pal.

About to give up hope on the return of our friend, on one last stop in at the SPCA someone mentioned that there were some cats in the quarantine room that we may not have seen. As luck would have it, one of those cats was Cricket! Someone from a neighborhood near the farm (but surprisingly not that near) had found her and turned her over to the SPCA nearly 4 weeks earlier, and since then she had sat in the quarantine area because of a goopy eye (which she has been known to have).

I was so thrilled to have my pal back, and I think she was relieved to be home once again.

So Cricket, please no more wondering off – we love you too much!

P.S. Cricket and Spider have appointments to be microchipped just like I am! No more missing kitties on my watch.

The Search Party

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ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Spider the Kitten and I have been on high-alert lately because our friend Cricket the Cat is missing!

Our cute and friendly pal (seen above) hasn’t been hanging around the farm in over a week and Spider and I are starting to wonder where she went.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Even though Cricket has disappeared before (perhaps to go hunting or maybe she found a nice family nearby to beg food off of), Spider and I decided to organize a search party.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Although I’m fairly certain I am doing most of the “searching” while Spider has her own little personal “party”.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

I’m going to keep searching though….and my paws are crossed that my furry friend Cricket will return to the farm soon.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

And Cricket, if you are reading this, I’m keeping your cat bed warm for your return and making sure your portion of the cat food doesn’t go to waste. 

 

Santa Paws!

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Most of my facebook friends already know, but I got to visit Santa Paws on Saturday!!

Santa decided to make a special trip from the North Pole to visit all of the good little dogs of Downingtown, Pa. And if getting to sit on Santa’s lap wasn’t enough, I got to meet lots of new friends!

I even met another Doxie just like me!

Yea, Dutchess the Dachshund kinda freaked me out with her glowing eyes too. Me and Trooper were scared. Do you see Trooper in the background waiting to see Santa!?

I made faces at Trooper while he got his picture taken.

Although I have to admit, I’m a little jealous of his pearly white smile! Trooper’s that is. But despite Trooper’s toothy grin, I can still one-up him…..

….I can fit on Santa’s lap!

And yes, I was a tad scared of Santa. Hopefully he won’t hold that against me and will still stuff his sleigh with goodies for me! Please Please Please no coal for Xmas Santa. I promise to leave you milk and cookies.

And in case you missed it, here’s a photo of me in 2008….the very first time I met Santa Paws.

P.S. Santa told me to relay a message to all my Friends……. Merry Christmas!!!

Visiting with Santa Paws benefited the SPCA of Chester County.