<div>OK, Corralejo has great food, but we’ve found a better meeting place – our own office!</div><br /><div>We’ve been fortunate to find a small house on Oak Grove Road in Loganville, right behind the Racetrack gas station on Hwy. 78. Owned by Diversified Development, the land is being marketed as commercial property, but the owners offered WAG an affordable rental rate for use of the house until the land sells. </div><br /><div><br />So stay tuned!<br /></div>

Our new meeting spot: Corralejo Mexican Restaurant, 730 Highway 138, Monroe, GA. The restaurant is next to Chick-Fil-A. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Come join us – the food’s great!<br /><br />B.

Our meeting location is in transition since Mi Mexico restaurant closed. We’ll be meeting temporarily at the Anna Holbrook building behind Loganville City Hall, 137 C.S. Floyd Road, Loganville. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm. We’re still looking into other possibilities, but will probably keep the meetings in Loganville for awhile.<br /><br />Meetings are always the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Great fun at the WAG ‘n Walk. Gorgeous weather, lots of fun activities and happy guests. Thanks to everyone for coming out – can’t wait until next year!<br /><br /><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vx44P3J9r3s/T2FnJpcFC7I/AAAAAAAAAew/6X7vyCavE6Q/s1600/IMG_0817.JPG” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vx44P3J9r3s/T2FnJpcFC7I/AAAAAAAAAew/6X7vyCavE6Q/s320/IMG_0817.JPG” width=”320″ /></a></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><br /></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><br /></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJObF7Bwgm0/T2FoAA7t61I/AAAAAAAAAe4/nQ4ShKgKNWI/s1600/IMG_0876.JPG” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJObF7Bwgm0/T2FoAA7t61I/AAAAAAAAAe4/nQ4ShKgKNWI/s320/IMG_0876.JPG” width=”320″ /></a></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YSKH0LMsZOQ/T2FpDbYc_gI/AAAAAAAAAfA/xSKNvCB8hKY/s1600/WAGS.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YSKH0LMsZOQ/T2FpDbYc_gI/AAAAAAAAAfA/xSKNvCB8hKY/s320/WAGS.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJU4MRPQ14k/T2FpjgFxUoI/AAAAAAAAAfI/9SCTbOOQKsE/s1600/people.jpg” imageanchor=”1″ style=”margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;”><img border=”0″ height=”213″ src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJU4MRPQ14k/T2FpjgFxUoI/AAAAAAAAAfI/9SCTbOOQKsE/s320/people.jpg” width=”320″ /></a></div><div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;”><br /></div><br />

<div><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2dO2mRzk8N4/TZ_vvIWa_MI/AAAAAAAAAZM/gplYyaGNhR4/s1600/IMG_0673.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593452855191862466″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2dO2mRzk8N4/TZ_vvIWa_MI/AAAAAAAAAZM/gplYyaGNhR4/s200/IMG_0673.jpg” /></a> <br /><div>A hearty thanks to all those who came to Chick-Fil-A for our Dining to Donate night. Finally learned the results – WAG’s share of proceeds was $330!! We had a lot of fun – our mascot “Wags” made his first appearance and enjoyed visiting with WAG fan, tall and small. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Our awesome fundraising crew of did a great job of getting receipts donated and making everyone aware we were there. In fact, we were tough to miss – at the door, in the parking lot, on the street, near the drive-thru – we had it all covered!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QGd_AUBYZlE/TZ_wiHSL3kI/AAAAAAAAAZU/c4EyIMFg6TA/s1600/IMG_0679.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px…

Spring is here – Yay!! I was so tired of cold weather. There’s nothing like digging and smelling cool Georgia springtime dirt. April and May are busy for WAG. The Petsmart adopt-a-thon weekend is April 30 – May 1. Some great pets will be available for adoption at both the Loganville and Conyers store, so come out and visit! Adoption hours are 11 am – 4 pm both Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be tabling at the Loganville Starbucks this month to raise awareness of local pet issues. Hope you’ll drop by to say hello. Our biggest news is the upcoming WAG ‘n Walk on May 7 at Meridian Park in Loganville. It’s gonna be an awesome event! A fun walk around the park lake, vendors…

It’s that time again. In February WAG will partner with Paradox Spay Neuter Clinic for the “Beat the Heat” spay promotion.Get your female dog or cat spayed between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28 and you’ll only pay $25! Don’t wait – it’s a limited offer and cats/dogs can get pregnant quickly!<br /><br />Visit <a href=”http://www.paradoxspayneuter.com/”>www.paradoxspayneuter.com</a> for more info or to schedule an appointment.<br /><br />B.

WAG is off and running on the new year. First, we’ve changed our meeting location. Meetings are now scheduled the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mi Mexico Mex Grill, 530 Athens Hwy Suite B, Loganville. Look for the restaurant in the strip mall across from the Oasis bowling alley. Dinner is at 6:15, meeting is at 7 p.m. We meet in the back room of the restaurant – come visit and help us make 2011 great!<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who supported us in 2010. We had a lot of successes, welcomed new volunteers and helped some great people and pets.<br /><br />In 2010 we provided over 5200 lbs of food to the pet food pantry, rescued more than 120 cats/dogs, and provided subsidized…

<a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs8WIDhaDI/AAAAAAAAAYo/QvUxmRDDWXg/s1600/2011%2Bcover.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547093716853942322″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs8WIDhaDI/AAAAAAAAAYo/QvUxmRDDWXg/s200/2011%2Bcover.jpg” /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>WAG 2011 calendars are here, so make sure to pick up a few. You can find them at Boss Brothers Country Store in Loganville, Animal Medical Center of Monroe, Garden Gate Florist in Monroe, or send us an email and we’ll make sure you get some.</div><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><div></div><div></div>

<a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs6CqEkN0I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/xSTUxwBN6GE/s1600/bikes.jpg”><img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547091183364486978″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs6CqEkN0I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/xSTUxwBN6GE/s200/bikes.jpg” /></a> Ready to ride<br /><br /><div><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5kNgGOpI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ybO5gRr_CJk/s1600/Steph%2BCarol.jpg”><img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547090660299258514″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5kNgGOpI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ybO5gRr_CJk/s200/Steph%2BCarol.jpg” /></a> Smilin’ volunteers <img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547091402148715282″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs6PZGymxI/AAAAAAAAAYY/8saA7jSMw4M/s200/walter%2Bbike.jpg” /></div><br /><br /><div><div><a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5SKwt1jI/AAAAAAAAAYA/ZlBM_IWVX0w/s1600/Walter.jpg”><img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547090350326011442″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5SKwt1jI/AAAAAAAAAYA/ZlBM_IWVX0w/s200/Walter.jpg” /></a> Walter the Weasel</div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5GDunolI/AAAAAAAAAX4/U0VV0S9vPcA/s1600/ride.jpg”><img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547090142279737938″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5GDunolI/AAAAAAAAAX4/U0VV0S9vPcA/s200/ride.jpg” /></a></div>More riders<br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div><a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs4smSJiVI/AAAAAAAAAXw/xkbRCzS9QoE/s1600/walter%2Bbike.jpg”></a></div><div> </div></div></div></div>

<a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs2oNSbgVI/AAAAAAAAAWw/7SbR6_tDla8/s1600/sign.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547087430426526034″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs2oNSbgVI/AAAAAAAAAWw/7SbR6_tDla8/s200/sign.jpg” /></a><br /><div>Our October 27 Cruizin’ for Critters motorcycle event was great. Awesome fall weather for everyone, a fantastic variety of vendors, and better yet – several animals were adopted during the day. Our thank to Stone Mountain Harley Davidson (<a href=”http://www.stonemountainhd.com/”>http://www.stonemountainhd.com/</a>) and our sponsors: Mall of Georgia Ford (<a href=”http://www.mallofgeorgiaford.com/”>http://www.mallofgeorgiaford.com/</a>), Attorney Charles Watwood (<a href=”http://www.lawbike.com/”><span style=”color:#3333ff;”>www.lawbike.com</span></a>) Covered Wagon Trailers (coveredwagontrailers.com), Jake Wilson Parts and Accessories (<a href=”http://www.jakewilson.com/”>http://www.jakewilson.com/</a>) Lawrenceville Honda Yamaha (<a href=”http://www.lhyonline.com/”>http://www.lhyonline.com/</a>), and Tony Davis Signz (<a href=”http://www.facebook.com/tdsignz”>www.facebook.com/tdsignz</a>). DJ Scottie with Just 4 Fun kept the afternoon rocking until our main event Ahdri and the Key Elements put on a live concert.What an incredible day!! </div><br…

Lots coming up for fall – our community pet calendar will be out soon, our $5,000 drawing tickets will go on sale this month, our super adoption event is next weekend, and our Cruizin’ for Critters motorcycle ride will be in October. Whew! I’m gonna need to take a nap once this is over.

I’m embarassed – my blog work has slowed again. Here’s the thing, lots of people are on Facebook so I’m spending more time posting there. And although I stay busy, it seems silly to be posting same stuff in two places. My technical skills suck (it’s the paws) but I think there’s a way to combine the two and have posts show up in both places, but that will take a bit of figuring out. If you know how, drop me a note at <a href=”mailto:wagwalton@yahoo.com”>wagwalton@yahoo.com</a>

<div>Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Let’s hope the next few weeks give us a little break in temperatures!<br /><br />Fall/winter are looking to be a busy time for WAG. Two super-adoption events, a motorcycle ride fundraiser, fall festivals, and more will keep us from getting bored! Meeting the public at events, helping with education programs, coordinating adoptions are all tasks we have to manage. A planning committee is also forming to start work on next years WAG Walk.<br /><br />Let’s hope it’s a good fundraising season – we want to fill our coffers for next year’s spay/neuter season, plus help with more medical expenses for dogs/cats.<br /><br />But we can’t pull these events off without volunteers. Whether it’s helping at one event, or all…

There sure are some really fantastic photos to choose from this year!!

The annual Community Pet Calendar contest is underway – don’t forget to visit the website and vote for your favorites!. Entries can be seen at <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/wagcalendar/”>www.flickr.com/photos/wagcalendar/</a> Voting goes until July 15.<br /><br />We also have some room left for sponsor ads in the calendar. At only $25 it’s year-round advertising at an incredibly cheap price. Drop us an email at <a href=”mailto:wagwalton@yahoo.com”>wagwalton@yahoo.com</a> if you’re interested.

<a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vu0Fi3TVI/AAAAAAAAAU8/KFiLCdgvdgs/s1600/Emma+family.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475232350607986002″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vu0Fi3TVI/AAAAAAAAAU8/KFiLCdgvdgs/s320/Emma+family.jpg” /></a><br /><div>Take a look at Emma and her new family. She stayed at my house for awhile, but is now the much-loved dog of Anne and Chris. Congratulations to this family as they start their new life together!!</div><br /><div></div>

<a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vryOwymjI/AAAAAAAAAU0/CPstvicMU2g/s1600/DSC02078.JPG”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475229020187695666″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vryOwymjI/AAAAAAAAAU0/CPstvicMU2g/s320/DSC02078.JPG” /></a><br /><div>Here’s a few photos from the WAG ‘n Walk. We had gorgeous weather and it was cool seeing a parade of dogs walking the streets of downtown Monroe. Sorry we don’t have more photos – my paws can’t handle the camera and the humans get busy at these events and keep forgetting to take photos. At least that’s the excuse they keep giving. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It was a lot of fun. The Dog Spot did a demonstration on competitive rally and AShley Hills Pet Center showed us some protection dog examples. Totally awesome!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks again for our sponsors who made the walk possible. Alcovy…

Things are shifting into high gear for our first WAG ‘n Walk, Walton County’s first pet-oriented festival. We’ll be updating our list of sponsors – thanks to all for their help! – and getting everything ready. Let’s hope this gorgeous weather holds for awhile.<br /><br />Get an entry form from our website <a href=”http://www.wagwalton.com/”>www.wagwalton.com</a> and come out, even if you don’t have a dog. You can walk by yourself or borrow one of our rescue pets. They’d love the companionship.<br /><br />There’s gonna be music, games, obedience and protection dog demonstrations and all kinda cool stuff.<br /><br />Mark your calendars!<br /><br />’til later,<br /><br />Buddy

<a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S71fzSpI7XI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/-ptPSrMOGQ8/s1600/Hockey.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457623658225266034″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S71fzSpI7XI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/-ptPSrMOGQ8/s320/Hockey.jpg” /></a><br /><div><div>Here’s Hockey – another last-minute rescue by an out-of-state rescue group. WAG volunteers transported him to Lexington, KY, and he was quite the gentleman during his 5-hour trip. We’re glad to give Hockey another chance to find a loving home. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>