BarkWorld Expo Speaker Announcement!

PRESS RELEASE
June/02/2010
For Immediate Release
Contact:
BarkWorld Expo
+1 404.910.5179

Featured Industry Experts Announced for
 Inaugural Pet Social Media Conference
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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 2, 2010 - BarkWorld Expo (BW) today announced that leading pet social media experts will deliver presentations at BarkWorld Expo, the first-ever social media conference and exposition for the online pet community, August 20-22, 2010 in Atlanta, GA.

 

More than 20 high-profile social media experts will speak at BW, including Carie Lewis from the Humane Society of the United States; Lynn Haigh from PawPawty.com; Natalie Malaszenko from PETCO; "Twiction" expert Sloane Kelly from BFG Communications; Catherine Ventura, a Huffington Post contributor; Kimberly Turner from Regator.com; veterinarian and dog radio show host Dr. Robert Forto; James Andrews from Everywhere and CNN Contributor; and Leslie May from Pawsible Marketing.  The full list of speakers can be found at http://www.barkworldexpo.com/.

 

"Social media and pets were made to go together," said event keynote speaker Carie Lewis, Director of Emerging Media at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).  

"Social media is all about sharing, and people love to share information and photos about their pets.  The HSUS wanted to be involved with BarkWorld because it's an event that will give us the opportunity to connect with social media pet owners and pet businesses that share the same love and respect for animals that we do."

 

The BW program will explore a range of issues and topics including Branding, PR, Marketing & Sales, Blogging  & Analytics/SEO, Collars & Leashes (nuts & bolts) and, The Dog Park (community involvement, non-profit, face-to-face networking and cool social media tricks).  There will also be a "Show & Tell" session for pet owners to showcase their pets' activities on social media applications like Twitter and Facebook.

 

"Pet social media continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Having well-seasoned social media experts speak at BarkWorld will help highlight the needs and challenges of this active and growing online community," said Denise Quashie, BarkWorld founder.  "As many of our speakers also attend and present at popular technology conferences such as BlogWorld and SXSW, it will make for interesting dialogue, provide a unique look into pet social media and answer the most prevailing question many non-pet owners pose: "Why is your dog on Twitter?!"

 

In addition to the list of speakers, top pet industry brands - like PETCO - will be present at BW as partners.  "It's so important for brands within the pet industry to support face-to-face social media events because, while the discussions are happening online, the opportunity to meet in person really opens the lines of communication, builds personal connections and brings understanding to a whole new level for the entire community," said Natalie Malaszenko, Director of Social Media & Commerce for PETCO and also a BW keynote speaker.  "We're thrilled to be part of an event all about pets in social media.  The pet social community is a wonderful example of how passionate people are about their pets - and we're honored to be part of the community."

 

For those unable to attend BW, Dr. Robert Forto of Denver Dog Works will broadcast his Dog Doctor Radio Show live during the 3-day event and will be onsite to interview speakers, attendees and exhibitors about their experience.  BW will also take questions from BW Twitter followers to ask live at the show.

 
  
CONNECT WITH BARKWORLD: Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter View our profile on LinkedIn
 
Registration is Now Open
Early-bird registration is now open for BarkWorld.  To register please visit:http://barkworld.eventsbot.com/

About BarkWorld Expo (BW)

The 2010 BarkWorld Expo is a social media conference for pet owners and businesses that use Twitter, Facebook, blogs, YouTube and other social media applications. It's also for pet owners that are on the fence about social media or just interested in networking with other pet lovers.  BW will provide a forum for the "behind-the-scene" tech-savvy pet lovers to network and learn from each other and gain a better understanding about the products and services available to them. For business owners, BW will provide education and tips on how to utilize social media to build their brand and increase visibility. www.barkworldexpo.com 

 

About Events By Canvas (EBC)

EBC is an Atlanta-based event consultancy that specializes in social media events, social media consulting and other professional social events and meetings. EBC manages events from 25 - 2,500 people and consults with small and large brands, including non-profit pet associations.www.eventsbycanvas.com.

 
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Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund - June Events!!

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HORSE RESCUE, RELIEF, & RETIREMENT FUND, inc. 
 
                           www.savethehorses.org     June 2010 Newsletter
 
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At The Rescue Farm:
 
June 12 - Saturday
11 am - 1 pm
New Volunteer Orientation 
Attend the Volunteer Orientation to find out how you can help Save The Horses
Click Here to Volunteer 
 
June 13 - Sunday 
Open House
IS CANCELLED THIS MONTH
 
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JUNE 13 - SUNDAY 
 
www.arf.savethehorses.orgANIMAL RESCUE FAIR & PET ADOPTION 2010!
 
12 noon to 5 pm
at Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004
 
Meet horses, dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, llamas and some wildlife. 

Family Fun Day! Pet Adoptions! 
Bring Your Gold to Sell to Southeast Gold Buyers and Help Animals! 

Learn about animals, their needs, available pet products and services in the community 
Canine agility, horse osteopathy demonstrations, and more. 
Pet trainer questions and answer sessions and Much Much More!

  
Admission is free but please consider making a donation of a bag of Purina pet food (dog, cat or horse) or a monetary donation to our On-Site Pet Soup Kitchen for those less fortunate.

90+animal rescue/humane societies and vendors including: Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund, Animal Rescue League of NW GA, Ahimsa House, Southern Cross German Shepherd Rescue, Mutt Madd-ness, New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue, Small Dog Rescue, Atlanta Pet Rescue, Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Champps Restaurant, My Mercedes and Bimmer Place, Red Bandanna Pet Food and PetSmart to name a few!  
 
 
 
Bravo's Blend Coffee!
 
BravoStarbucks At Bethany Bend and Highway 9 in Alpharetta, GA Has Teamed Up Withwww.SaveTheHorses.org
to Raise Funds...

Bravo's Blend is a unique Bold Smooth blend specially formulated with Bravo in mind. Each pound comes with a beautiful informative card about Bravo and the Horse Rescue. 
 
REMEMBER
FATHER'S DAY
June 20, 2010
 
Bravo's Blend would be the perfect accompaniment to a Father's Day barbecue.
Order today!
 
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ADOPTER NEEDED 
 
Over a month ago, we took in nine horses Chris Carroll saved from getting on a truck bound for slaughter. It was literally hours before they would have been dead. 
 
 
Hope and Phoenix
Hope and Phoenix
 
This mare, we named Hope, was among the nine headed for slaughter only 24 hours before Chris stepped in. Hope is very thin, has some limited vision, and is about 25 years old. It was a huge surprise to learn that this mature mare was pregnant. We gave her good quality food and hay and hoped for the best for mare and foal. On May 7, the night Phoenix was born, volunteers were sleeping in the barn and ready to assist.
 
Although Phoenix weighed only 40 pounds, he is steadily growing and Hope takes good care of him. They both need a home together. Poor Hope has had some rough days in her life and needs a home with love and compassion. She is about 14 hands. Phoenix may only grow to be about 13-14 hands. We guarantee they will bring a smile to your heart!
 
Both Hope and Phoenix need gentle care and lives of joy. If you would like to adopt Hope and Phoenix, contact us.
 
 SaveTheHorses.org
 
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You'll need to log in first, then click above to go to the
Save the Horses page.
 
 
 
If you have comments or  suggestions, please
 
HORSES FOR ADOPTION
 
HRRRF rescues wonderful horses who have been neglected, abused, abandoned, or relinguished by their caregivers for various reasons. Some of these beautiful animals require sanctuary care, but many others are available for adoption. Please contact our adoption counselor to learn more about the horses who are ready for the companionship of a loving family. We are overflowing with horses so if you have a stall or pasture space, please consider helping one of these horses short or long term. Below are some of our many horses in need of homes.   
 
 
Black BeautyBlack Beauty is a 15-/+ racing or walking horse. Despite a missing eye, various cuts and abrasions, and being underweight, Beauty is still trusting and sweet. We don't know anything about her history, but a lucky adopter could offer her a bright future. While she waits for her new home, we will continue to work on her condition.
 
 
palominoMs. Trigger -- This Palomino mare came from North GA. She is about 3 or 4 years old, and has already had a baby that died. She was too young to breed. The owner didn't want her and he really didn't know how to treat her. She was terrified of humans when we picked her up last week. She has been enjoying nice human touches since she arrived. ...She will need a loving patient home. She needs ground work to learn to become a riding partner. Most of all she needs someone with patience and love.  
 
Tommy Tommy is a 6 year old Buckskin. He was an orphan foal we saved from death 6 years ago. He was adopted to a loving home but with a full time job, the adopter had no time for Tommy anymore. He is now available for a new home again. He has been ridden about 10 times and loves it. He's had a lot of ground work, is very willing and sweet.  
 
 
spotted saddle mareCassie is a 5 year old Appaloosa mare. She's about 14.2 hands and is very sweet and willing to please. She'd make a great kids or ladies trail horse. She had some great ground work done while in a foster home and now she is ready for the trails. She is at our North GA farm.  
 
 
 
LukeLuke is a 5 year old QH gelding. He had a broken sesamoid bone which has healed well. He is now ready for gentle trail riding. He needs an experienced person. He is great to ride but he will get pushy if you are not acting like the leader in your relationship with him. He's is very handsome.
 
 
 
LuluLulu is a beautiful 23 year old mare who would love to be your trail horse. She was neglected for a time, but has come a long way, has gained weight and is very polite. LuLu is a gentle, sweet horse. Please find room in your heart for this girl.
 
 
 
 
 
 
AnnieAnnie is an 18 month old Quarter horse mare. Although she is blind in her left eye, she is a normal horse in every other way. She was a"'Free to Good Home"' horse that went from one place to the next. No one bothered to work with her, take care of her eye, or love her because she had no value to them. She needs the right family and has lots of love to give. She is going to be a great trail horse for many years for the right person.  
 
 
For more information on any of the above horses, please e-mail us. We have many other horses waiting to be adopted as well. Please let us help you find the horse that is right for your family.
Visit our adopton page to see more of our adoptable horses.
 
If you are unable to adopt at this time, you may wish to consider sponsoring a horse. To learn more about sponsorship, please click on sponsorship info. You can also help by forwarding this e-mail to a friend, family member or co-worker. Someone you know may be the key to finding these horses a new home. 
 
 
Forward this email to a Friend 
 
INSPIRE ME! 
 
angel"INSPIRE ME" is the perfect spot for volunteers to write their stories of inspiration. Share your story at Inspire Me e-mail oryYou can visit the Inspire Me page by clicking here.
 
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RIP Dr. Frank Boone - North Cobb Animal Hospital

The animal world has lost a wonderful friend, Dr. Frank Boone. Dr. Boone opened North Cobb Animal Hospital in 1969 and has been very active in the community for many years. His interests not only included animals, but many projects of service to humans. Over the years, I have heard many stories of Dr. Boone's kindness and dedication to all. 

We will miss you, Dr. Boone.

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Braves "Bark In The Park" SOLD OUT!!!

Congratulations to the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.  They have sold out their Bark In The Park event for May 26th!  If you want to take your pup to the game, better get your tickets early for the next event slated for September 26!

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SmallDog Rescue & Humane Society Dog Wash!! - Norcross, GA - 5 June, 11-4

May 14, 2010

For Immediate Release

Public Service Announcement

SmallDog Rescue Holds Dog Wash

Who: SmallDog Rescue & Humane Society, Inc.

What: Dog Wash

Cost: $10 minimum donation

Where: Red Bandana Pet Food

7754 Spalding Drive

Norcross, GA 30092

When: June 5, 2010; 11am – 4pm

Why: SmallDog Rescue and Humane Society (SmallDog Rescue) is a 501 (c) (3), tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding loving families for homeless dogs in the Atlanta area. We do not shy away from taking sick or difficult dogs into our program. Thanks to donations, we are able to provide excellent medical care for all of our little orphans. Our volunteers work tirelessly fostering, training, socializing, and giving the dogs all of the loving care that they so deserve.

 

Contact: info@smalldoghumane.org

(404) 705-PAWS

www.smalldoghumane.org

 

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Paulding County Animal Shelter closing - Pets NEED ADOPTION!!

To anyone looking to adopt an animal. Paulding County Animal shelter will be closing May 28th for construction. All animals are being adopted out for $20 each. This includes shots, spay/neuter, and microchipping. All animals not adopted by May 28th will be euthanized. This is a great opportunity for anyone to give an animal a second chance on life.

http://pauldinghumane.org/index.html

Please pass this info on to anyone who might want to adopt a pet. Thanks!

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Barstock Festival At Simpsonwood - Norcross, GA - 6 June, 2010

Barkstock Festival at Simpsonwood

WHEN:  Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 11:00am - 5:00pm

WHERE:  The Lodge at Simpsonwood

4511 Jones Bridge Circle, NW

Norcross, GA


BarkStock Festival at beautiful Simpsonwood is a fun-filled event for pet owners and their four-legged best friends. Featuring animal communicators Tim Link, the nationally known author of Wagging Tales, and Alexandra Breed, a star of Chip Coffey's A&E TV series. Activities will include a live band with on-stage karaoke, a moonwalk and other fun activities for kids, a terrific silent auction, and a raffle with great prizes including round-trip Business Class tickets on AirTran Airways! Pet-friendly vendors will offer a wide variety of products and services including low-cost microchipping, nail clipping, dog massage, and reiki. Dog trainers, caricature artists and animal photographers will also be on hand. All proceeds benefit animals rescued from high-kill shelters and other high-risk situations by Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit all-volunteer organization.

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Mutts & Margaritas - Agave Restaurant - 27 May, 2010

 MUTTS & MARGARITAS AT AGAVE FOR LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT

Thursday, May 27
6pm - 8pm
Agave Restaurant

242 Boulevard
Atlanta, GA  30312

Our monthly cocktail party is back, and better than ever!  Join us this month at Agave where $10 will get you a sumptuous buffet and drink specials.  Our raffle is back as well, so come on out and enjoy a margarita all while helping out a great cause -- LifeLine Animal Project!

For more information, email Melissa at mfoulger@atlantapets.org.

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AARF Microchip Clinic - Sat 22 May, 2010 - Atlanta, GA

AARF MICROCHIP CLINIC

AARF's next microchip Clinic will be held at Pet Supplies Plus at 2329 Cheshire Bridge Road on May 22 from 12pm to 4pm. The wonderful vets and techs from Buckhead Animal Clinic will be there to make sure your pet gets the best care.  The cost is $35, however, if you go to their website athttp://www.aarfatlanta.org/news2006.html to pre-register, you can save $5! 

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SNAP-2IT 50’s SOC HOP BENEFIT - Sat 22 May, 2010 - Pink Pastry Parlor

SNAP-2IT 50’s SOC HOP BENEFIT – SPAY AND NEUTER ORGANIZATION

 

WHERE:  The Pink Pastry Parlor
6385 Spalding Drive
Norcross, GA 30093
Phone: 404-484-0979  
WHEN:  Saturday, May 22, 7:00PM    
COST:  $30.00 per person

Website:   http://www.snap-2it.org/ to purchase tickets!


Please join us as the fabulous 50's come to life at the first annual SNAP-2IT Soc Hop!

While soc hop dress is not required, we encourage you crazy cats to break out those poodle skirts, saddle shoes, leather jackets, bowling shirts and Pink Dolls Jackets, or to come dressed as your favorite Grease character or 50's-60's idol!  

Together, we can humanely end pet overpopulation in Georgia by raising money to spay and neuter pets and ferals in our community while having fun.  

Purchase your tickets and R.S.V.P today.  

Don't miss out on your chance to help end overpopulation in Georgia.

Your $30.00 ticket will get you a wonderful time with friends old and new and includes food, beer, wine, margaritas, a dessert bar and a wonderful silent auction.  

If you have an item to donate for our silent auction, please email snap@comcast.net.

Since our inception during May of 2009, SNAP-2 IT has spayed and neutered 330 cats and dogs.  We will forge on and continue our work with your continued support.

Microchips are a permanent method of identification and an ideal backup to your pet's identification tags and collar. While some pets seem to always lose their ID tags, the microchip will always be with them.

If your pet runs away from your home or gets lost while you're out on a walk, a microchip implant helps improve his odds of being reunited with you. The chip can help humane organizations reunite you and your pet more quickly, and it can also help you prove ownership of a companion animal if there is a dispute.

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