Freedom Service Dogs Launches ‘Free A Hero’ Campaign
Englewood, Colo. (PRWEB) February 12, 2013
Freedom Service Dogs of America (FSD) officially launched the “Free A Hero” billboard and bus shelter campaign that you cant help but notice as you drive by. Featuring three of the organizations dogs in a shelter kennel setting with captivating taglines such as “From Life Sentence to Lifesaver” and “Break Me Out, I Have Work To Do,” the campaign is tied to a mobile application that showcases the unique model this organization has and its need for charitable dollar support. FSD rescues shelter dogs and custom trains them to become service dogs for people with disabilities.
Unlike most service dog organizations, FSD will get its dogs through close working relations with not only local Colorado shelters and rescues, but also organizations nationwide. This includes alerts by participating organizations about dogs that may have a high propensity for training and service work. FSD trainers then take the dogs to their Englewood, Colo. campus, where theyll spend the next 6 to 12 months learning up to 50 different commands, including opening doors, retrieving items, pulling wheelchairs, going for help, turning on lights and enhancing social interaction.
Any dog who does not officially graduate as a service dog, is released from the program and adopted into a loving home by FSD. The organizations website features dogs available for adoption.
The campaign is the end result of a grant given to FSD by PURE Brand Communications. The Denver based agency donated $ 75,000 in services and worked with FSD for a majority of 2012 to create the campaign.
We have an amazing story to tell and PURE Brand Communications recognized right away that it could be done much better. They were able to immediately capture the need these amazing and very capable dogs have to be freed from the shelter to fulfill their greater destiny of service dog, states Sharan Wilson, executive director. In almost every instance of placing a dog with a client, we receive feedback that their service dog is truly their hero. They are in awe of how their life has been enhanced. These dogs truly do go from possibly not making it out of a shelter to changing another persons life in less than a year.
The captivating photos featured in the campaign are credited to Ashleigh Miller Photography, who also donated hours of work for the campaign. Explore Communications was able to secure donated billboard space throughout Colorado, enabling FSD to obtain exposure it otherwise would not be able to afford.
Currently, FSD has over 60 clients on the wait list for a service dog. The process can sometimes take over a year to complete due to demand.
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About Freedom Service Dogs of America:
Freedom Service Dogs is a charitable organization. With increased financial support, FSD can rescue, train and provide even more service dogs to those in need. Clients include children, veterans and active duty soldiers, and other adults. Their disabilities include Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Cerebral Palsy, spinal cord injuries, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For more information, visit http://www.freedomservicedogs.org.
About Pure Brand Communications, LLC:
Pure was founded in 2003 and has steadily grown by creatively solving problems for notable brands including leading natural gas producer Encana Oil & Gas, American icon Stetson, the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., First Western Trust, NCM Fathom, and dozens more.
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Leading Hotels Launches Exclusive New Partnership With The Shackleton & Selous Society
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2013
Through a unique partnership between The Leading Hotels of the World and The Shackleton & Selous Society, Leaders Club members can now experience some of the world’s most remote and exciting places with the same level of luxury and personalized attention they have come to expect during stays at Leading Hotels. Accompanied by one of the Societys expert and highly qualified fellows, members will get unprecedented insider access to preserves and protected regions, not accessible to the public at large.
To celebrate the launch of this new partnership, Leading Hotels has announced the exclusive Leaders Club Invitational Southern African Safari, taking place from November 22 to 29, 2013. During the weeklong adventure, participants will be under the expert guidance of Michael Lorentz, world-renowned for his passion for sharing Africa and its wildlife with his guests, as well as his commitment to its conservation. It also includes:
????VIP meet and greet at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa
????Private road transfer to The Saxon Hotel
????One nights accommodation at The Saxon Hotel including welcome South African sparkling wine on arrival, breakfast the following morning, complimentary mini bar and 24-hour butler service
????Visit to the Okavango Delta, a unique ecosystem with channels, floodplains and palm fringed islands that is home to an incredible array of bird and wildlife: vast herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope wander this watery wonderland under the watchful eye of predators
????Exploration of the region, gliding the lily-strewn waterways in a mekoro (African dugout), viewing lion and elephant from a 4×4 safari vehicle, following animal tracks on foot or simply savoring the sights and sounds of the delta from the comfort of your tent deck
????Three nights accommodation at Chitabe Camp including all meals, local beverages, bush laundry, airstrip transfers, park fees, and private game viewing activities
????Services of Dr. Tico McNutt for one day at Chitabe Camp. Tico is the founder of the Botswana Predator Conservation Trust, one of the longest running research projects in Africa. He and his team have spent the past 23 years researching carnivores in the delta, most notably wild dog
????Three nights accommodation at Vumbura Plains including all meals, local beverages, bush laundry, airstrip transfers, park fees and private game viewing activities
????Services of Mike Chase for one day at Vumbura Plains. Mike is the founder of Elephants Without Borders, a charitable organization dedicated to conserving wildlife in Southern Africa, most notably elephants. With Northern Botswana being home to 150,000 of these magnificent creatures, Mike and his team conduct research, monitor movement, and share information with community leaders and decision makers.
????All charter and local flights on safari
????Private road transfer from The Saxon Hotel to O R Tambo International Airport
????Accommodation taxes, the applicable tourism levies and all relevant Value Added Tax (VAT) or government sales taxes
The cost for the experience is USD 12,800 per person, sharing; USD 2,350 single supplement.
Participants may also opt for the post-safari add on in Cape Town from November 29 to December 2, 2013. Priced at USD 2,080 per person, sharing, it includes:
????Three nights accommodation at Cape Grace in a rooftop luxury room
????Morning tea and coffee with wake up calls
????Daily breakfast
????Use of the hot spa area
????Wireless Internet access
????Luxury chauffeur transfers with in a ten-kilometer radius
????Cape orientation talk
The cost for the Leaders Club Invitational Southern African Safari does not include international flights; meals, drinks or activities other than those specified above; gratuities; cancellation, baggage and medical insurance; visa fees where relevant for entry into South Africa and Botswana; any new government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases or surcharges which are beyond our control.
For more information please contact The Leading Hotels of the World at Info@LHW.com
About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)
When extraordinary and one-of-a-kind intersect, you have likely found a Leading Hotel. As the largest luxury hotel collection, with more than 430 of the worlds greatest properties in over 80 countries, we seek out the exceptional. From grand palaces to intimate city hideaways, from ancient castles to sumptuous safari tent villages, from tropical aeries to mystical paradises, all are utterly unique and boldly independent. Each celebrates the culture of its destination, rather than trying to mask it with corporate-mandated sameness. Established in 1928 by several influential and forward-thinking European hoteliers, it started with 38 initial members. With our eight-decade-long commitment to providing unforgettable, authentic travel experiences, LHW selects only hotels that meet our high standards for quality and distinctiveness. To us, hospitality is not an industry; its an artand our passion.
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The Cat is out of the Bag; New Social Media Website Launches for Pets & Pet Owners
Just over one year ago entrepreneurs Jason Andrews and Matthew Tautt launched the event creation, promotion and social discovery website MyShindigs.com. Now in March of 2013 the two social media mavericks are back at it once again, this time to unveil an innovative social network for pets and pet owners, PetSociale.com.
A few short months ago the PetSociale co-founders caught up one evening with long time friends; a married couple that had been living in Spain. The couple shared some photos of a family trip along with Zeus, the family dog. Zeus would travel along with the happy couple all across Europe at times posing in front of famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Buckingham Palace in London. The couple mentioned that it would be wonderful to share these experiences with other animal lovers and pet owners.
It was this evening that led Matthew and Jason to realize that there was currently no significant unifying social platform for animal lovers and pet owners to engage with like-minded folks and share information on a wide array of topics as it pertained to animals. There needed to be a medium where the pets themselves took center stage through entertaining videos, adorable pictures or memorable moments in addition to better informed diet and health information and so forth. It was at this point that we focussed our energy into the development of PetSociale. Say Jason Andrews and Matthew Tautt. Topics include nutrition, health, availability of local services, activity meet ups and a place where relevant conversations could be exchanged between pet owners, veterinarians, breeders, service providers, retailers and manufacturers of pet related products.
PetSociale brings the animal and human worlds closer together for the common good. On PetSociale people have the option to take on the identity of their pets as opposed to themselves if they so choose. We built our own platform to provide a comprehensive, useful and in-depth experience that is for anyone and everyone that has ever owned or wanted a pet, loves animals or has been involved in the care, health, nutrition and overall well-being of animals. Add the site co-founders.
The new social networking website focuses on people connecting with those that share similar ideals and interests but may be outside of regular social circles. This new site seems to mirror MyShindigs in that it empowers the users of the site and provides the online tools to interact freely online. Most of all; the website is free to all.
As former Facebook President Sean Parker stated in a recent Airtime interview; Facebook puts groups of friends into silos and enables the sharing of information between friends within those confines, but one of the next online evolutions is about making new, relevant connections based on true shared interests. We believe once a company tries to become everything to everyone then it really becomes less meaningful and diluted on a direct personal level. Our focus is on creating online worlds for people interested in social discovery along the lines of specific and well-defined interests. We still tie in some of the key features to other social platforms so the value of including existing friends in that social discovery process is not ignored. Say Jason and Matthew.
PetSociale allows members to interact through on-site messaging, event creation, posting articles, posts and videos that others may find helpful or entertaining. We love animals and are excited to see how the website will evolve and be shaped by members and those who serve the pet community. Conclude Jason and Matthew.
About PetSociale
PetSociale is a social discovery site for pet owners and their pets. It is a place online for pet owners to connect and share information with others who are passionate about pet ownership as well as those who service the pet community such as vets, breeders, service providers, retailers and manufacturers of food and related products. For more information, go to www.petsociale.com and register today for free.
Big-Hearted Pet Retailer Launches New Avant Garde Leash Design for Dogs!
Among the many rewards of dog ownership are the fitness benefits. Betsy Banks, mother of six-year-old Truman, says, I knew that having a dog in my life would guarantee me lots of love. What I didnt know I was getting was a full-time personal trainer! Truman, she reports, is an energetic taskmaster. At his insistence, we walk twice a day, for close to four miles at a time. This rigorous training schedule requires quality equipment. I cant tell you how many leashes weve been through, Banks says. I like the control a retractable leash offers, but finding one that could withstand Trumans enthusiasm was far more difficult than I imagined possible. This is just one of the many high quality products WholePetDirect.com has to offer.
- Whole Pet Direct offers the perfect solution with its aptly-named Avant Garde line of retractable leashes. Its very name means innovative, Joe Alba says, and the leash definitely lives up to that name. User feedback has been overwhelmingly positives were excited to offer the latest design to our customers.
The sturdy ergonomic handle of this well-constructed leash comes in over a dozen beautifully printed, fashionable designs. The newest, Somewhere Up There, features cheerful birds watching the world from a vantage point above treetops. I love this leash, Banks enthuses. It sounds silly, but it looks great hanging on the hook by my front door. I never thought Id pick a dog accessory because it coordinated with my interior designbut I have to admit: it just makes me smile. And its even better when I hook it on to Truman’s collar because, really, there are few things better than a great walk with a great dog.
Other Avant Garde retractable leash designs include Prep, a pink argyle design perfect for the stylish female canine, and Animal, a leopard-print guaranteed to unleash any dogs inner wild child. They’re really hard to resist, Banks says. Ive had many retractable leashes snap on me mid-walk, so the great construction and durability of the leashes sold me. But having such a wide array of designs is just plain fun.
Fashioned from the highest-quality materials, Avant Garde retractable leashes are available in two sizes: small, which extends 9 feet and supports up to 28 pounds, and medium, which extends to 15 feet, and supports dogs up to 48 pounds in pull. Both sizes come with an impressive 12-month warranty and retail for $ 29.99. Whole Pet Direct offers flat-rate shipping of $ 5.75 per order with FREE shipping on orders over $ 100.00.
Style and pricing are not the only reasons to visit Whole Pet Direct. This well-stocked pup emporium not only features supplies selected by experienced dog care specialists to meet all of your poochs needs, but is philanthropic, as well. Youll find everything you need to keep your best friend happy and healthy, Banks says But what feels really great is that, as you pamper your own dog and tickle your own fancy, you can help rescue another dog.
Mindful of the many benefits dog ownership offers, Whole Pet Direct generously supports dog rescue and adoption. We are very proud to have partnered with Big Hearts for Big Dogs Rescue, Joe Alba states. This non-profit 501(c)(3) organization is devoted to rescuing and placing dogs for adoption, and we happily donate 5% of all sales that are made through the referral link at Big Hearts for Big Dogs.
Wholepetdirect.com invites you to visit their website by clicking here and view the newest Avant Garde retractable leash, Somewhere Up There, as well as its other quality products. Have a question? Don’t worry! Live representatives are available to chat online. Really, satisfied customer Banks says, you cant find a better source for your dog care needs.