Enough about politics. Back to the important stuff – animals like me!<br /><br /><div></div><div>In May we’ve been able to rescue 21 dogs and cats from Walton County Animal Control and get them on the road to new homes. Here are just a couple:</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href=”http://bp2.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/SDcQpo-_v1I/AAAAAAAAAFc/TCpCLIjQ_No/s1600-h/Min+Pin.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203646202012221266″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR:…

So, I’ve already told you the Walton County Commission Chairman is coming to our membership meeting on June 17. Let me tell you why that’s important.<br /><br />There has been no humane society in Walton County for a very long time. Unfortunately, our animal services have suffered because of the lack of attention. Here’s a…

On June 17, 2008, Walton County Commission Chairman Kevin Little will appear at our meeting to discuss plans for the new shelter, along with animal services in Walton County.<br /><br />We are very excited at this opportunity to raise the importance of animal services in the eyes of the local politicians, so please come out…

Thanks to those who came out to the McDaniel-Tichenor House pet show, and also our adoption this weekend at Boss Bros. Gorgeous weather both days, so maybe we’ve shrugged off the run of rain clouds we were under for awhile.<br /><br />Here some news – WAG will be compiling a “Walton Co. State of the…

Ahhh, digging in the fresh spring dirt! Is there anything more relaxing?<br /><br />I’ve been kinda preoccupied lately with things (see above) but wanted to offer a few WAG updates.<br /><br />Stop by the McDaniel-Tichenor House in Monroe this weekend, Sunday, May 4, to check out the fun pet show. There are always good crowds…

<a href=”http://bp0.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/SBARsmNoUuI/AAAAAAAAAFU/HELuQYThO80/s1600-h/car.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192669828227814114″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand” alt=”” src=”http://bp0.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/SBARsmNoUuI/AAAAAAAAAFU/HELuQYThO80/s200/car.jpg” border=”0″ /></a><br />What’s more dangerous to fiddle with while driving – Fido or Nextel?<br /><br />Apparently California officials think dogs are. They’ve introduced a bill that fines people for driving with pets in their lap. Police officers spotting Fluffy in the…

<div><div>Well, the fleas were hopping at our market this weekend! WAG early-risers got things cranked up at 8:30 am. Crowds were steady despite the morning drizzle, but the afternoon really perked up. Here’s a few shots:</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191569802990342802″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”” src=”http://bp2.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/SAwpOs3iUpI/AAAAAAAAAFE/ZzJ3BEr_nSQ/s200/carry.jpg” border=”0″ /></div><div><a href=”http://bp1.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/SAwpCc3iUoI/AAAAAAAAAE8/HiTL7HkpVBQ/s1600-h/shop.jpg”><img…

Countdown to the Fleas Market – one day and counting. Please, Mother Nature, be kind in your weather decisions.<br /><br />We’ve done a great job of collecting cool stuff. In fact, WAG members keep circling the goodies like vultures eyeing roadkill. But there’s no buying ahead of time – they’ll just have to get in…

<a href=”http://bp2.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/SAOvicAQoBI/AAAAAAAAAE0/A7ZUKV8HwhI/s1600-h/wet.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189184201828638738″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand” alt=”” src=”http://bp2.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/SAOvicAQoBI/AAAAAAAAAE0/A7ZUKV8HwhI/s200/wet.jpg” border=”0″ /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>”Through rain, sleet or snow” might be the postal workers creed, but it doesn’t seem to apply to potential adopters. Another bout of gray drizzly weather on Saturday doomed our April adoption day. Unfortunately, all the animals who…

I haven’t been very good about keeping up with the new members coming on board. But here’s a list of some who joined us over the last month or so: Maureen Lee, Diane Allen, Barbara Postlewaite, Bob and Shirley Guhl, Allison Cremeno, The Kevin Kerpics family, Donald Osborne, Samantha Craig, Joanna Cory, and Wayne and…

Check out Oprah’s show today – an expose of puppy mills. 4 pm on WSB-TV, Atlanta.<br /><br />Not pretty, but a valuable story. We forget where those adorable $600 pet store puppies come from.<br /><br />B.

Don’t forget to bring your donations for the April 19 Dogs and Fleas Market to Loganville this Saturday, April 5, from 12 – 4 pm. The address is 6050 Ga. Hwy 20 – take Hwy 20 from Loganville toward Conyers. The house is a few miles down on the left, look for the WAG signs….

<a href=”http://bp0.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R_Wt_tO3N0I/AAAAAAAAAEs/6prLIzfZwc0/s1600-h/PetraSwan2.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185241855972292418″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand” alt=”” src=”http://bp0.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R_Wt_tO3N0I/AAAAAAAAAEs/6prLIzfZwc0/s200/PetraSwan2.jpg” border=”0″ /></a> When swans fall for a mate, it is for life. So imagine the predicament of a swan who fell in love with a peddle boat.<br /><p>That is what happened to a rare Black Austrian swan in Germany named Petra…

Paris Hilton, move over – you ain’t got nothing on WAG!<br /><br />We’re in the paper again. Check out Sunday’s Walton Tribune for a photo of Dr. Beth Perry, Lynn Turner, and the folks at Tractor Supply posing at our last adoption event.<br /><br />OK, maybe not as headline-grabbing as Paris and her pink sparkle…

<a href=”http://bp3.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R-fWF9O3NyI/AAAAAAAAAEc/oGDfI5uVZgc/s1600-h/beer.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181345294137636642″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand” alt=”” src=”http://bp3.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R-fWF9O3NyI/AAAAAAAAAEc/oGDfI5uVZgc/s200/beer.jpg” border=”0″ /></a><br /><div>If there’s one thing that’s been missing in a dogs life, it’s the ability to knock back a few cool ones with our owners. But those days are over.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to creative minds, dogs can now imbibe along with…

Get ready to pack up your basement, closet or attic extras for donation to the WAG Fleas and Dogs Market in April. All the funds we make will help sponsor more great programs!<br /><br />Here are the drop off days/times to bring your donated items:<br /><br />Saturday, March 29 from 12 – 4 pm.<br /><br…

<a href=”http://bp1.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R-c_IdO3NuI/AAAAAAAAAD8/h3gj9inl0AM/s1600-h/Tractor+Sup.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181179310831515362″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand” alt=”” src=”http://bp1.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R-c_IdO3NuI/AAAAAAAAAD8/h3gj9inl0AM/s200/Tractor+Sup.jpg” border=”0″ /></a><br /><div>A Saturday at Tractor Supply – is there any better springtime activity? </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div>It may not be the normal weekend hangout, but it was a good spot for our recent adoption event. Thanks to Gail…

Seems I was wrong. The Fleas and Dogs sale is April 19, not the 22nd. Remember – Saturday, April 19, from 10 am – 4 pm at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 206 N. Broad St., in Monroe.<br /><br />So I goofed. Gimme a break – I’m a dog. We don’t have calendars!<br /><br />B.

Ready for another adoption event? Tractor Supply is having their anniverary celebration March 22 and WAG was invited to bring some animals down to showcase for potential adopters. Cross your paws that the weather is good. March in Georgia can be unpredictable.<br /><br /><a href=”http://bp1.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R93_a9O_Y0I/AAAAAAAAADs/HN_Y-U8oAfI/s1600-h/10reasons1.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178575985125057346″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand”…

<div><br /><br /><div>Temperatures in the mid 30’s. Cold, blustery winds. Rain mixed with snow flurries. Sounds like a great day for an outdoor adoption, right? </div><div><br /><a href=”http://bp3.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R9Nt-9O_YyI/AAAAAAAAADc/6INKQ7eXBls/s1600-h/March.jpg”><img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175601325135586082″ style=”FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand” alt=”” src=”http://bp3.blogger.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/R9Nt-9O_YyI/AAAAAAAAADc/6INKQ7eXBls/s200/March.jpg” border=”0″ /></a><br />First, let’s set things straight. This event was conducted by humans – my…