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Dog Whisperer in Raleigh October 1, 2011

The Progress Energy center is offering members of the AWLL family a 10% discount on tickets to see Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, in Raleigh on October 1, 2011. Cesar Millan is the worlds most renowned dog behavioral specialist, garnering a world-wide following from the success of Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. His bestselling books, dvds, and cds have made Cesar an internationally acclaimed pop culture icon seen on the Tonight Show, Oprah, and others. In his live shows, Cesar touches upon his life experiences and teaches the audience how to apply his proven techniques to the training and rehabilitation of dogs in a fun and interactive experience for the whole family. Ticket prices are $41.28 (regularly $45.75) and $32.28 (regularly $35.75) To purchase discounted tickets please use the special group link below: http:// www.progressenergycenter.

Volume 1, Issue 9 September 2011

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Employee of the month Pet in the spotlight National Guide Dog Month

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Did You Know?

com/group/awll But please note, no dogs will be allowed in the theater. So leave the pups at home and tell them all about the show when you get back!

Dogs shed both in the spring and the autumn. In the spring they shed their heavy winter coat for a lighter, cooler summer fur. But in the fall the cycle is reversed. The light summer coat is lost in order to grow a thicker one for winter. So dont be alarmed if you see more dog hair around than usual in September. Your pup is just getting ready for the cold weather!

Employee of the Month!

Septembers A Whole Lotta Love Employee of the Month is the newest member to our administrative team, Amber Giffin. Amber assists with general administrative tasks as well as scheduling and contracts. Born in Knoxville, TN, Amber has also lived in Chicago and Los Angeles. She has an associates degree from Harpers College in Palastine, Illinois, but has moved to North Carolina to receive a bachelors degree in English at UNC-Chapel Hill. She plans continuing through grad school to earn a PhD in English and become a professor. Amber moved to North Carolina with her rescued pet, Joey, a handsome solid black cat with green eyes. But she has had animals her whole life. Most notably, Amber recalls a miniature poodle named Penelope, a boxer named Keisha, a cat named Sylvester and a guinea pig named Buttercup. Amber is a seasoned pet sitter/dog walker who worked for FETCH in Illinois. And now she loves working at AWLL!
Amber with Susan and Steves dogs, Calvin and Snickers

When I was a pet sitter and dog walker, my favorite part of the job was giving owners peace of mind while they were gone. I know as a pet parent that its stressful leaving your pet behind. I was glad to relieve some of that stress. Now working on the administrative side of pet sitting/ dog walking, I can still give pet owners the peace of mind knowing that their pets are scheduled to receive the best care by members of the A Whole Lotta Love team without having to go outside in the heat myself. I am thankful for that! Amber Giffin

And we love having Amber as part of the AWLL team!

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Pet in the Spotlight

Judie is a twelve year old torti-colored feline who has been a member of the AWLL family since July of 2010. Judie originally showed up at Diane Reynolds and Jo Rice's door weighing in at only seven pounds and infested with fleas. But she quickly made herself at home. Diane and Jo report that Judie loves to sit in her hammock on their screenedin porch. She yawns at the door when she wants to come inside. But that is not the only trick she knows. Judie sits at her bowl when she wants her food. And her favorite food is Fancy Feast. Although, after all that Fancy Feast, Judie still tries to maintain her girlish figure by sitting on the home scale to get her kitty weigh-in. For all her special reasons we are so glad to give Judie a well-deserved place in our pet spotlight this month!

National Guide Dog Month

September marks the time to honor and raise awareness for the hard working and dedicated Guide Dogs who are helping people every day of the year. According to Wikipedia, the costs of training a guide dog can be as much as $40,000 and take up to two years. National Guide Dog Month has been established to help raise funds for Guide Dog Schools accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). Donations can be made at Petco stores nationwide. 100% of the proceeds go to IGDF schools.

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