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The Puppies of Pillow Land by Vanda Lavar

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Sir Beauregarde Simms, Portuguese Water Dog

Enjoy heartwarming illustrations from The Puppies of Pillow Land. This bed time story, which is due to be released next Christmas, invites the hearts and minds of both children and adults to consider our companions as spiritual creatures.

The Puppies of Pillow Land gently guides your child through the lands of fable and lore to produce a comforting story which is accompanied by its own snugly breed-related pillow. The author and illustrator, Vanda Lavar, weaves a tale of wonder, love, and unfailing nighttime protection as The Puppies of Pillow Land guard the night for sleeping children.

The pillows are available now for $15, with the book soon to follow, along with other specialty gifts based on these lovable characters. To order the pillows visit PillowLandPuppies.com.

There will be new breeds available as images are added weekly. Additionally, each pillow has a slot located in the back panel in which to store “jammies.”

You may remember Vanda’s fabulous illustrations from Tucker’s Tale
, a book which recently made Laura Bush’s reading list. Tucker’s Tale is the story of a rescued Cocker Spaniel and was written by noted Maine author, Christopher Walsh. Ms. Lavar and Mr. Walsh donated all of their profits from this book to rescue causes.

Miss Hillary Dee, Dachshund

Angel Chi Chi, Chihuahua

Angel Molly, Maltese

Angel Timber, Malamute

Miss Tillary Jane

Ms. Lavar’s works are recognized throughout the world. Recently her works were featured on puzzles found in Target Stores across the United States. Last year, Ms. Lavar was an invited artist to the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held at Madison Square Gardens. Her works are available on a variety of product matter from mouse pads to garden flags. She is currently accepting commissions from both the public and corporate sector. Her personal website is DogArtist.me. Contact Vanda for more information via her email. or phone: 530-919-3964.

November 10, 2009
Puppy Mill Action Alert
Fertilizer Contains Puppy Ingredients by Jillian Kesselman

For anyone who is still haunted by Oprah's show about puppy mills, here is a way to take action.

The Pennsylvania legislature is considering House Bill 2525 which would impose stringent new rules for kennels that keep more than 26 dogs a year. New procedures would include:
- increased minimum cage sizes
- limits on the stacking of cages
- the removal of dogs while cages are cleaned
- set standards for temperature, lighting, ventilation and veterinary care
It would also impose the strictest rules for the care of adult breeder dogs, those that can spend their entire lives in kennels, including access to the outdoors.

Pennsylvanians, the Humane Society has made it easy to contact your representative to let him or her know you passionately support the passage of this bill. Click here to take action.

And, if you're not from Pennsylvania, send a letter too. It certainly can't hurt, and may just make a difference in putting an end to the widespread torture of dogs throughout idyllic PA.

Read more in Pittsburgh's Post-Gazette.
May 22, 2008
Chinese Students Protest Eating Dogs

Last week, Chinese students in Changchun staged a performance art piece to protest the cruelty of eating dogs and cats in their country.

With the modernization of China and the rise of DINK (double income no kids) families adopting pets, hopefully this tradition is coming to an end.

This parallel image showed up several times in my inbox yesterday.

They are Black Lab puppies available for adoption. Free to a good home. Contact Sara Barnthouse, 310-859-9604, if you’re interested. They are located in Santa Monica, CA. Didn’t you always want a Black Lab?

October 5, 2007