Grosse Pointe agency delivers food for pets along with Meals on Wheels
August 26, 2007
BY KIM NORTH SHINE
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Charles Dattolo is used to living without a car, and therefore without being able to drive to get food and necessities whenever he wants.
But with supplies in the house low at times, the 86-year-old Harper Woods resident also was accustomed to sharing his meals with his closest companion, Daisy Mae, a terrier mix adopted in 2001 by Dattolo's late wife, Marie.
These days his dear dog is getting her own kind of food more often. It comes delivered to the house once a month with one of Dattolo's daily Meals On Wheels deliveries.
The Meals for Mutts and Meows program was started two months ago by Grosse Pointe-based Services for Older Citizens as a complement to its meal delivery for homebound seniors.
So far, about 20 cats and dogs are participating, said Debbie Pommerville, director of development for Services for Older Citizens (SOC), which provides a variety of social, educational and welfare programs for older people.
Dattolo, who counts on caregivers to help him run his errands, is grateful for his meals and Daisy Mae's.
"I'll still share the food from the table with her," Dattolo said last Monday during a delivery. "But this helps out a lot."
He still is brought to tears when he talks about his wife of 57 years, who died in April. Daisy Mae has helped get him through. "If it wasn't for her, I don't know where I'd be," he said as Pommerville fed Daisy Mae some treats.
"She's a lucky dog, isn't she," Meals On Wheels volunteer Joann Giffer said to Dattolo.
From Dattolo's home last Monday it was on to stop No. 2 for Pommerville and Giffer, an 81-year-old Fraser resident who is a substitute Meals On Wheels driver for SOC.
At Marion Battjes' Grosse Pointe Park flat, Holly the cat is eating.
When visitors arrive, she scurries for cover. Her owner, 86, can't take care of herself or her pet like she used to. When her daughter, Beth Dann, who lives nearby in Detroit, saw a flyer for Meals for Mutts and Meows, she said, "I signed up right away."
"It's a really nice idea," Dann said. A freshly delivered 5-pound bag of cat food was left in a chair. Her mother's hot meal and bagged lunch -- the typical delivery -- were left on the kitchen table.
About 100 meals for homebound seniors in the Pointes and Harper Woods are delivered each day, said Pommerville, the SOC employee who helps coordinate deliveries. The pet food is delivered one Monday a month.
Pommerville said the idea for extending the program to pets came up gradually as volunteers mentioned pets might be in need. After researching and finding that other states had started pet food delivery as part of Meals On Wheels, she applied for a $750 grant and received it from the Meals on Wheels Association of America in June. She started the program that month. She believes her program is the first, or among the first, in Michigan.
"Some of the drivers had a lot of concerns for the animals," said Pommerville, who herself has a soft spot for animals. Pommerville, of Clinton Township, is on the board of the Oakland Pet Fund, a nonprofit that is working to make the Oakland County animal shelter a no-kill facility by 2010, among other goals.
Pommerville said the first Meals for Mutts and Meows delivery made it clear how much it was needed.
"The first time I made little bags with treats and wrote a little card," she said.
"They were extremely grateful. They were overwhelmed," she said. "Nobody ever thought of their animals before."
KIM NORTH SHINE can be reached at 313-223-4557 or at kshine@freepress.com
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Local Meals on Wheels program benefits pets, seniors
Thousands of homebound senior citizens across the nation benefit from the Meals on Wheels program each day. Meals on Wheels delivers hot, lunchtime meals to the elderly who might not otherwise eat. Many of the program recipients have only their pets for companionship.
So many seniors are struggling to feed their pets that the Meals on Wheels program initiated Season of Suppers, which delivers pet food to clients. More than 1 million pounds of pet food were collected this winter.
For more information about Meals on Wheels or Senior Resources visit www.seniorresourcesinc.org.
— Elizabeth A. Ruiz
So many seniors are struggling to feed their pets that the Meals on Wheels program initiated Season of Suppers, which delivers pet food to clients. More than 1 million pounds of pet food were collected this winter.
For more information about Meals on Wheels or Senior Resources visit www.seniorresourcesinc.org.
— Elizabeth A. Ruiz
Friday, September 21, 2007
Coletta Pet Mats
Coletta Pet Mats
Time to write a marketing plan. There are so many potential things to do to attract business. I am writing a master list of them all and then organizing them.
RE: My packaging tubes. I received the first shipment today. They are beautiful, the lids fit perfectly. there are 11 boxes at the post office. I need to find space to store all my packaging materials. Maybe Anne Bryant would rent me some of her office while she's away in Florida.
More to come. . . .
Coletta Fine Placemats for Pets. For Pet Care. For Home Beauty.
Time to write a marketing plan. There are so many potential things to do to attract business. I am writing a master list of them all and then organizing them.
RE: My packaging tubes. I received the first shipment today. They are beautiful, the lids fit perfectly. there are 11 boxes at the post office. I need to find space to store all my packaging materials. Maybe Anne Bryant would rent me some of her office while she's away in Florida.
More to come. . . .
Coletta Fine Placemats for Pets. For Pet Care. For Home Beauty.
Luxury Pet Product Feedback
Yesterday was a good day. I ran into Lou from down the hall who discussed different marketing strategies with me. Then there was Ellen and Anne who had a lot of feedback. Anne explained the rules around putting music onto a website. I have to ask permission from whomever owns the rights to the music publishing and to whoever was the musician on the session. I'm thinking of using Bix Beiderbeck music, so it will be interesting to find out who owns that music. Vince Giordano will certainly know the answer to that.
Ellen and I discussed my offering gift certificates on my website. What a great idea. She's going to buy one for a friend's upcoming birthday. I added a page on my website called: Gift Certificates.
That's all for now.
Ellen and I discussed my offering gift certificates on my website. What a great idea. She's going to buy one for a friend's upcoming birthday. I added a page on my website called: Gift Certificates.
That's all for now.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Google Pet Mats
I am so happy this morning. When you Google the word "Coletta", my pet mat business is the second item you see. Yeahhhhhhhhhh. Fine Dining Accessories for Pets.
What a great day.
Thanks, Universe!
What a great day.
Thanks, Universe!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
My new pet product
Well, 4 years it took to create my line of fine placemats for pets. I have such a strong belief that people will want to have a beautiful pet mat on their kitchen or pantry floor to coordinate with their home decor. That is what my whole company is about. My tag line is: For Pet Care. For Home Beauty.
My next step, now that I have a catalog, website, 33 designs, a brochure, ability to take 4 credit cards, great packaging, a great display. . .is to go to market. Whoa baby, here I come!
My next step, now that I have a catalog, website, 33 designs, a brochure, ability to take 4 credit cards, great packaging, a great display. . .is to go to market. Whoa baby, here I come!
Upscale Pet Humor (only kidding)!
PET RULES -- Place this note on the refrigerator door- nose height.
Dear Dogs and Cats,
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years -- canine or feline attendance is not required.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!
To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:
To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
(That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
Remember: In many ways, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a "gazillion" dollars for college.
Dear Dogs and Cats,
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years -- canine or feline attendance is not required.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!
To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:
To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
(That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
Remember: In many ways, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a "gazillion" dollars for college.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
On Manifesting / The Law of Attraction
Chief Joseph
Friends, you live in a Universe that is exquisitely perfect in every way. We realize that may sound like a ridiculous thing to say, at least to many of you. Especially when you look at the world around you, including your latest huge human disaster, the hurricane called Katrina.
However, the Universe works in an entirely predictable manner. It is governed by the law of attraction. And everything that happens, happens according to the law of attraction. No exceptions.
And so, you might ask, "What is this law of attraction that governs the Universe and all of our lives?"
Well, we’ve addressed that question many times over the years. But it keeps coming up. And probably will keep coming up. And so we will keep addressing it.
The very essence of the law of attraction is this: You live in a Universe of vibrations. Vibration is all that is. Similar vibrations resonate with each other. Dissimilar ones clash with each other. But our real point and focus here today are the similar vibrations.
To put it simply, you attract into your lives (as individuals and as groups, large or small) what you focus mostly on.
Your focus, your attention to anything, sets up a resonance, a vibration.
And the Universe responds instantly to that vibration.
And instantly whatever matches that vibration, or resonates with it, is on its way to you.
So, as we’ve said often before, it behooves you to pay attention to what you’re paying attention to.
Time is, in fact, often the biggest block you face in creating what you want in your lives. Not because time matters -- it doesn’t. The Universe could care less about time. It’s you who care about time.
So when you ask for something, or give your attention to something, no matter how fleeting that attention may be, it’s instantly on its way to you.
And if you simply allow it to come, and if you really do not care when it comes, it will often come to you quickly, or even instantly. When that happens, you frequently call it a "miracle."
But, often, your focus, after you’ve asked for something, is on the fact it’s not there yet. Well, then you’ve set up a contradictory vibration. And you thereby slow down the manifestation.
You live in a perfect Universe. But it’s a Universe governed by its own law of attraction. And so, by its own law, the Universe cannot deliver to you something you’re not ready to receive.
In other words, you cannot receive something that does not match where you are vibrationally.
On the other hand, the Universe can, and often will, deliver to you instantly whatever matches where you are vibrationally.
That, of course, friends, can work for or against you -- for or against what you’re wanting to create.
So, again, it behooves you to pay attention to what you’re paying attention to. Your predominant focus determines your predominant vibration.
And that predominant vibration determines all of your life experiences. All of them -- no exceptions.
And that is how the Universe really works.
Friends, you live in a Universe that is exquisitely perfect in every way. We realize that may sound like a ridiculous thing to say, at least to many of you. Especially when you look at the world around you, including your latest huge human disaster, the hurricane called Katrina.
However, the Universe works in an entirely predictable manner. It is governed by the law of attraction. And everything that happens, happens according to the law of attraction. No exceptions.
And so, you might ask, "What is this law of attraction that governs the Universe and all of our lives?"
Well, we’ve addressed that question many times over the years. But it keeps coming up. And probably will keep coming up. And so we will keep addressing it.
The very essence of the law of attraction is this: You live in a Universe of vibrations. Vibration is all that is. Similar vibrations resonate with each other. Dissimilar ones clash with each other. But our real point and focus here today are the similar vibrations.
To put it simply, you attract into your lives (as individuals and as groups, large or small) what you focus mostly on.
Your focus, your attention to anything, sets up a resonance, a vibration.
And the Universe responds instantly to that vibration.
And instantly whatever matches that vibration, or resonates with it, is on its way to you.
So, as we’ve said often before, it behooves you to pay attention to what you’re paying attention to.
Time is, in fact, often the biggest block you face in creating what you want in your lives. Not because time matters -- it doesn’t. The Universe could care less about time. It’s you who care about time.
So when you ask for something, or give your attention to something, no matter how fleeting that attention may be, it’s instantly on its way to you.
And if you simply allow it to come, and if you really do not care when it comes, it will often come to you quickly, or even instantly. When that happens, you frequently call it a "miracle."
But, often, your focus, after you’ve asked for something, is on the fact it’s not there yet. Well, then you’ve set up a contradictory vibration. And you thereby slow down the manifestation.
You live in a perfect Universe. But it’s a Universe governed by its own law of attraction. And so, by its own law, the Universe cannot deliver to you something you’re not ready to receive.
In other words, you cannot receive something that does not match where you are vibrationally.
On the other hand, the Universe can, and often will, deliver to you instantly whatever matches where you are vibrationally.
That, of course, friends, can work for or against you -- for or against what you’re wanting to create.
So, again, it behooves you to pay attention to what you’re paying attention to. Your predominant focus determines your predominant vibration.
And that predominant vibration determines all of your life experiences. All of them -- no exceptions.
And that is how the Universe really works.
Luxury Pet Jargon
Hey there, World,
I've wanted to write a blog for a very long time. It's fun to experiment with the medium. I'm wanting to connect with luxury pet lovers from all over the world --to find out what their needs are.I believe the time has come for us to get serious about our pet's feeding area and the way it looks in our homes. Why does it have to fall short from the rest of the decor? Why do we accept less? We don't have to any more. Coletta Fine Placemats for Pets is the solution to making the water bowl area as beautiful as the rest of your kitchen. Have a look.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Upscale Pet Songs
Here are some songs off the top of my head that relate to pets:
Stray Cat Blues
Lassie's Come Home
The Shaggy Dog
Cats
China Cat Sunflower - Grateful Dead Black Cat - Lightnin' Hopkins The Cat From Caracas - Carlos & Desvio Guedes Wild Cat - UB40 Phenomenal Cat - The Kinks Cat's Squirrel - Cream Honky Cat - Elton John The Love Cats - The Cure All Cats are Grey - The Cure Dead Cats, Dead Rats - The Doors The Cat - The Longshoremen An Cat Dubh/Into the Heart - U2 Black Cat Moan - Howlin' Wolf
Iron Lion Zion - Bob Marley/Wailers Celebration of the Lizard/Lions in the Street - The Doors Lions - Tones on Tail Dancing With the Lion - Andreas Vollenweider Gehenna Lion - Chrome The Lion has Roared - Soul Junk
Siamese Twins - Elton john
Kitty - Presidents of the United States of America Kitty Empire - Big Black Star Me Kitten - R.E.M
Black Panther Blues - Sonny Boy Williamson (the original)
Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat - Bob Dylan
Stray Cat Blues
Lassie's Come Home
The Shaggy Dog
Cats
China Cat Sunflower - Grateful Dead Black Cat - Lightnin' Hopkins The Cat From Caracas - Carlos & Desvio Guedes Wild Cat - UB40 Phenomenal Cat - The Kinks Cat's Squirrel - Cream Honky Cat - Elton John The Love Cats - The Cure All Cats are Grey - The Cure Dead Cats, Dead Rats - The Doors The Cat - The Longshoremen An Cat Dubh/Into the Heart - U2 Black Cat Moan - Howlin' Wolf
Iron Lion Zion - Bob Marley/Wailers Celebration of the Lizard/Lions in the Street - The Doors Lions - Tones on Tail Dancing With the Lion - Andreas Vollenweider Gehenna Lion - Chrome The Lion has Roared - Soul Junk
Siamese Twins - Elton john
Kitty - Presidents of the United States of America Kitty Empire - Big Black Star Me Kitten - R.E.M
Black Panther Blues - Sonny Boy Williamson (the original)
Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat - Bob Dylan
Coletta Fine Placemats for Pets Press Release
ARTIST, HALLIE COLETTA, INTRODUCES A LINE OF FINE ART CANVAS FLOOR MATS THAT BRING BEAUTY TO YOUR PET’S FEEDING ARE
Garnerville, NY – Hallie Coletta, a multi-faceted artist with a background in scenic art for Broadway, TV and film, decorative painting, and book and jewelry design, has created a line of fine art canvas floor mats that brings beauty and function to your pet’s feeding area. Four years ago, when a homeless kitten wandered into her country kitchen …and stayed, Miss Coletta was inspired to design her new cat a cloisonné style canvas mat for his feeding area. Her company, Coletta Fine Placemats for Pets, was born when she saw how clean and beautiful the mat made her kitchen look -- and when she saw how much other people loved it! Designing this line of elegant pet mats has brought together Coletta’s passion for historic ornament with her extensive artistic experience with the talent for capturing the essence of styles of different eras and from all over the world.” I’m happy to introduce my line of quality pet mats. I have a drive for creating functional as well as beautiful things and my pet mats are a perfect vehicle for accomplishing this. I know that pet lovers will find them as useful and they are beautiful.” says Hallie, thrilled to share her creations with pet lovers everywhere. “Hallie Coletta is a designers dream for my clients that have pets. I never knew what to do with their feeding area. Before I saw her Pet Mats I just looked away. Now there's a visual solution that can fit tastefully in any decor. Thanks Hallie, you don't know how much I needed you.” –Rona Thaler Brand Interiors, Nyack, NY. Hallie’s line of canvas floor mats are reproduced from hand painted original creations and her collection currently features more than 32 styles. From whimsical, retro, classical or custom, each style is designed with sophistication and artistry. Styles range from 17th Century French Renaissance to 1950’s kitsch to Cuban Moderne and many more.
Each style is available in 3 different sizes, small, medium and large, and is perfect for any size dog, cat or multiple pets. The mats are made from the finest eco-friendly materials including 60/40 poly cotton canvas and cushioned, non-skid rubber backing and have a hand-finished stitched poly binding for long wear. Food-safe with a non-toxic lamination and easy clean up with sponge. Made in USA and Canada. U.S. Patent Pending. Visit www.ColettaPetMats.com to view the full collection.
Garnerville, NY – Hallie Coletta, a multi-faceted artist with a background in scenic art for Broadway, TV and film, decorative painting, and book and jewelry design, has created a line of fine art canvas floor mats that brings beauty and function to your pet’s feeding area. Four years ago, when a homeless kitten wandered into her country kitchen …and stayed, Miss Coletta was inspired to design her new cat a cloisonné style canvas mat for his feeding area. Her company, Coletta Fine Placemats for Pets, was born when she saw how clean and beautiful the mat made her kitchen look -- and when she saw how much other people loved it! Designing this line of elegant pet mats has brought together Coletta’s passion for historic ornament with her extensive artistic experience with the talent for capturing the essence of styles of different eras and from all over the world.” I’m happy to introduce my line of quality pet mats. I have a drive for creating functional as well as beautiful things and my pet mats are a perfect vehicle for accomplishing this. I know that pet lovers will find them as useful and they are beautiful.” says Hallie, thrilled to share her creations with pet lovers everywhere. “Hallie Coletta is a designers dream for my clients that have pets. I never knew what to do with their feeding area. Before I saw her Pet Mats I just looked away. Now there's a visual solution that can fit tastefully in any decor. Thanks Hallie, you don't know how much I needed you.” –Rona Thaler Brand Interiors, Nyack, NY. Hallie’s line of canvas floor mats are reproduced from hand painted original creations and her collection currently features more than 32 styles. From whimsical, retro, classical or custom, each style is designed with sophistication and artistry. Styles range from 17th Century French Renaissance to 1950’s kitsch to Cuban Moderne and many more.
Each style is available in 3 different sizes, small, medium and large, and is perfect for any size dog, cat or multiple pets. The mats are made from the finest eco-friendly materials including 60/40 poly cotton canvas and cushioned, non-skid rubber backing and have a hand-finished stitched poly binding for long wear. Food-safe with a non-toxic lamination and easy clean up with sponge. Made in USA and Canada. U.S. Patent Pending. Visit www.ColettaPetMats.com to view the full collection.
Pet Pampering Pet Mats
I've created the most upscale line of pet feeding mats in the world and am marketing them now.
They come in 33 styles and 3 sizes, perfect from a Peekineese to a Great Dane. We just did our first Pet trade show, Pet Fashion Week New York www.petfashionweek.com and blew some minds there. The Europeans loved our work. Miss Fido Manners, Charlotte Reed, said,"This is the best find at the show!" www.missfidomanners.com
Our new website is up and running at www.colettapetmats.com . We are ready to sell pet mats for the Christmas season. Market, market, market. That's the word.
More later, my darlings.
They come in 33 styles and 3 sizes, perfect from a Peekineese to a Great Dane. We just did our first Pet trade show, Pet Fashion Week New York www.petfashionweek.com and blew some minds there. The Europeans loved our work. Miss Fido Manners, Charlotte Reed, said,"This is the best find at the show!" www.missfidomanners.com
Our new website is up and running at www.colettapetmats.com . We are ready to sell pet mats for the Christmas season. Market, market, market. That's the word.
More later, my darlings.
Meals on Wheels for pets too
BY PAUL MCKIBBEN PMCKIBBEN@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM
It's not just senior citizens who get food from the Meals on Wheels program administered by Senior Services of Northern Kentucky.
Seniors' pets can also receive meals under a program called Animeals on Wheels that's supported by donations. The food is typically dry dog or cat food. Seniors were saving part of their meal for their pet, according to Donna Oehler, SSNK's vice president of institutional advancement.
Oehler said there's no funding for the program, but it's been in place for several years.
Currently the program is in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. Oehler would like to extend it to Grant, Gallatin, Carroll, Pendleton and Owen counties and expand the program for those who can pay for the service but maybe do not have the physical strength.
"We want people to be able to keep their pets. ... And for older women, sometimes, it's a security issue as well," Oehler said.
SSNK will also take donations of pet supplies such a cat litter, bird seed, pet beds and cat boxes. SSNK's phone number is 491-0522.
"We're providing good nutrition for a cat and dog owner as well for their pets," Oehler said.
Driver Charlie Phillips, who has a Covington route, said when he gives one of his clients pet food there is "a happy reaction because most of them just have very little to spend on extra things."
Information is available online about the program at www.seniorservicesnky.org/Animeals.htm.
It's not just senior citizens who get food from the Meals on Wheels program administered by Senior Services of Northern Kentucky.
Seniors' pets can also receive meals under a program called Animeals on Wheels that's supported by donations. The food is typically dry dog or cat food. Seniors were saving part of their meal for their pet, according to Donna Oehler, SSNK's vice president of institutional advancement.
Oehler said there's no funding for the program, but it's been in place for several years.
Currently the program is in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. Oehler would like to extend it to Grant, Gallatin, Carroll, Pendleton and Owen counties and expand the program for those who can pay for the service but maybe do not have the physical strength.
"We want people to be able to keep their pets. ... And for older women, sometimes, it's a security issue as well," Oehler said.
SSNK will also take donations of pet supplies such a cat litter, bird seed, pet beds and cat boxes. SSNK's phone number is 491-0522.
"We're providing good nutrition for a cat and dog owner as well for their pets," Oehler said.
Driver Charlie Phillips, who has a Covington route, said when he gives one of his clients pet food there is "a happy reaction because most of them just have very little to spend on extra things."
Information is available online about the program at www.seniorservicesnky.org/Animeals.htm.
Friday, September 14, 2007
The Story of Coletta Pet Mats
Hi everyone. It's been 4 1/2 years since I created Coletta Fine Placemats for Pets. I always felt that there is a need for a quality mat to go under pet's feeding bowls --a mat that washes easily, that is non-skid and that is beautiful and coordinates with home interiors.
When I painted the first pet mat on canvas, I was blown away at how great it looked on the floor. It was coated in polyurethane and so it was easy to wash up. My friends all loved them
and wanted me to find a way to reproduce them so that they'd be affordable. The quest for
a printing process led me all over the map. I almost gave up hope, until one year ago, when I
received a printed sample in the mail and it was just right!!!!!! I screamed with delight. My
art was replicated on canvas and it was water resistant. There was hope.
I'll continue later. Time to go to work now.
When I painted the first pet mat on canvas, I was blown away at how great it looked on the floor. It was coated in polyurethane and so it was easy to wash up. My friends all loved them
and wanted me to find a way to reproduce them so that they'd be affordable. The quest for
a printing process led me all over the map. I almost gave up hope, until one year ago, when I
received a printed sample in the mail and it was just right!!!!!! I screamed with delight. My
art was replicated on canvas and it was water resistant. There was hope.
I'll continue later. Time to go to work now.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
More on Seniors and Pets
Pets dominate discussion at Salida Senior CenterJennifer Denevan - Mail Staff WriterDogs, cats and mules dominated the conversation at the Bring Out the Animal in You presentation at the Senior Center Wednesday afternoon.The presentation was aimed at how pets can improve health for owners and to give advice on how to keep pets healthy.Michele Wayland of the Ark-Valley Humane Society, presented information connecting health to owning pets."Pets are good listeners," Wayland said. People sometimes just need someone to listen to them and pets don't judge she added.Studies have shown pets can increase exercise opportunities, outdoor activities and socialization. While pets are increasing certain opportunities, they also decrease health risks, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and feelings of loneliness Wayland said.People who attended gave personal stories of their pets and how they changed their lives. Joan Michaud, Public Relations Manager for Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, attended citing her cats are crazier than her dog."One of my cats rules the roost," Michaud said with a laugh. The cat stares down her dog and the dog moves from the dog bed for the cat.Courtney Shucker, a member of the Salida Senior Center, also discussed his golden retriever."The second I'm out of sight, he goes nuts," Shucker said. His dog, though well behaved, appears to miss him profusely when he goes in doors or can't be seen. A definite sign pets love unconditionally, another point Wayland made about health and pets.The presentation also included a performance from Archie, a dog owned by Twila Bonser, Marketing and Admissions Coordinator at Columbine Manor. Archie is a boxer, Boston Terrier mix Bonser said. Archie demonstrated obedience, jumped through a hoop and over Bonser's knee. He also demonstrated drop, tuck and roll in case of fire and went down a slide.Talking about small animals, such as hamsters and guinea pigs were also discussed. Athena Khalsa, animal trainer, discussed training dogs but gave advice on how to help small animals as well. "You need to establish dominance," Khalsa said when it came to potty training dogs. "If you're not a leader, they'll lead you," she added.A variety of questions were asked during Khalsa's segment of the conversation, including the difference in personality of horses and mules. Shucker wanted to know if owning a mule would be better than a horse due to difference in attitude.Members of the audience and Khalsa discussed how horses differ from mules. It was explained to let the mule think he's making the decision not Shucker.The presentation is one of a three part series that will include the benefits of humor and growing into sexuality. Laughter is the Best Medicine...We're not Joking is the next presentation held at noon -1:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Salida Senior Center.
Article on Pets and Aging
ST. LOUIS, Sept 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Could man's best friend help you improve your memory, lose weight and stave off depression when you enter your senior years? According to a national Purina Senior PetLover survey* of 514 pet-owning Americans, ages 60 and older:
-- 66 percent said their pet keeps their mind active and their memory sharp. -- Almost half of those surveyed (45 percent) said that after adopting a pet they started spending more time doing physical activities like walking and 26 percent of the women said they lost weight. -- 84 percent of those surveyed stated owning a pet makes them feel happier.
"Research showing the physical benefits of pet ownership for seniors, which includes lower systolic blood pressure and cholesterol levels (1), has been well-documented over the years. However, seniors also benefit emotionally from pet ownership, which might not be as easily seen on the outside, but can greatly impact their quality of life and enable them to feel their best," says Steve Cohn, DVM, a Purina Pets For Seniors veterinarian.
A Healthy Dose of Pets Gets Seniors UP and GOING
Although constant companionship is the best aspect of owning a dog or cat according to 88 percent, seniors also see other benefits of pet ownership that include a positive outlook on life and a renewed interest in being active. In fact, 69 percent of senior pet owners said their pet makes them look forward to each new day and that's the same positive attitude that contributes to a more active lifestyle. Pet ownership provides a powerful incentive for seniors to get moving because they know it's good for their health, and it's another way to interact with their pet. For example, seniors acknowledge their pet is their companion, but 55 percent of those surveyed said they also see their pet as their playmate, and so the simple act of playing leads to more vibrant seniors. Even more, 71 percent of the women said their pet keeps them energized, which is a great reason for people of all ages to consider adopting a pet.
Purina Senior PetLover Adoption Month
In order to communicate the life-enriching benefits of pet ownership among senior citizens, and to help homeless pets find loving homes, Purina is establishing October as Purina(R) Senior PetLover Adoption month. During this time, animal shelters nationwide will be encouraging seniors to adopt pets by hosting Purina Senior PetLover Adoption events in their local areas. At each event, shelters will try to pair seniors with adoptable pets in the hopes of ultimately finding a forever home for the pet and a perfect companion for the senior. Plus, for qualifying seniors age 60 years or older, Purina and Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program will underwrite most of the adoption fee to make it financially easier for them to adopt.
"We know that thousands of dogs and cats need good homes, so it is a win-win situation when bringing a pet into the home improves the quality of life for both the pet and owner," says Dr. Cohn. "By rallying together with local shelters during Purina Senior PetLover Adoption Month, we help seniors become familiar with the benefits of pet ownership and make it physically easier for them to adopt a new pet."
How Can Pet Lovers Support the Cause?
On Sunday, September 16, 2007, pet owners across the country can support the cause of senior pet adoption by utilizing PetLover coupons appearing in local newspapers nationwide. For each PetLover coupon redeemed between September 16, 2007 and November 30, 2007, Purina will donate $0.03 to Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program with a minimum donation of $60,000. For details on the Purina(R) Senior PetLover Adoption Month campaign with Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program, please visit http://www.purinapetlover.com/. Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program provides a $50 discount off an eligible senior citizen's pet adoption fee for individuals 60 years of age and older.
* The survey interviewed 514 adults, ages 60 and over, living in the United States during a two-week period in late July 2007. Phone interviews were conducted via Opinion Research Corporation, a pioneer in marketing research. The results have a margin of error of +/- 5% at the 95% confidence level for comparable data between the populations of pet owners and non-pet owners.
(1) American Journal of Cardiology, 1995
-- 66 percent said their pet keeps their mind active and their memory sharp. -- Almost half of those surveyed (45 percent) said that after adopting a pet they started spending more time doing physical activities like walking and 26 percent of the women said they lost weight. -- 84 percent of those surveyed stated owning a pet makes them feel happier.
"Research showing the physical benefits of pet ownership for seniors, which includes lower systolic blood pressure and cholesterol levels (1), has been well-documented over the years. However, seniors also benefit emotionally from pet ownership, which might not be as easily seen on the outside, but can greatly impact their quality of life and enable them to feel their best," says Steve Cohn, DVM, a Purina Pets For Seniors veterinarian.
A Healthy Dose of Pets Gets Seniors UP and GOING
Although constant companionship is the best aspect of owning a dog or cat according to 88 percent, seniors also see other benefits of pet ownership that include a positive outlook on life and a renewed interest in being active. In fact, 69 percent of senior pet owners said their pet makes them look forward to each new day and that's the same positive attitude that contributes to a more active lifestyle. Pet ownership provides a powerful incentive for seniors to get moving because they know it's good for their health, and it's another way to interact with their pet. For example, seniors acknowledge their pet is their companion, but 55 percent of those surveyed said they also see their pet as their playmate, and so the simple act of playing leads to more vibrant seniors. Even more, 71 percent of the women said their pet keeps them energized, which is a great reason for people of all ages to consider adopting a pet.
Purina Senior PetLover Adoption Month
In order to communicate the life-enriching benefits of pet ownership among senior citizens, and to help homeless pets find loving homes, Purina is establishing October as Purina(R) Senior PetLover Adoption month. During this time, animal shelters nationwide will be encouraging seniors to adopt pets by hosting Purina Senior PetLover Adoption events in their local areas. At each event, shelters will try to pair seniors with adoptable pets in the hopes of ultimately finding a forever home for the pet and a perfect companion for the senior. Plus, for qualifying seniors age 60 years or older, Purina and Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program will underwrite most of the adoption fee to make it financially easier for them to adopt.
"We know that thousands of dogs and cats need good homes, so it is a win-win situation when bringing a pet into the home improves the quality of life for both the pet and owner," says Dr. Cohn. "By rallying together with local shelters during Purina Senior PetLover Adoption Month, we help seniors become familiar with the benefits of pet ownership and make it physically easier for them to adopt a new pet."
How Can Pet Lovers Support the Cause?
On Sunday, September 16, 2007, pet owners across the country can support the cause of senior pet adoption by utilizing PetLover coupons appearing in local newspapers nationwide. For each PetLover coupon redeemed between September 16, 2007 and November 30, 2007, Purina will donate $0.03 to Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program with a minimum donation of $60,000. For details on the Purina(R) Senior PetLover Adoption Month campaign with Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program, please visit http://www.purinapetlover.com/. Tony La Russa's Senior Adoption Program provides a $50 discount off an eligible senior citizen's pet adoption fee for individuals 60 years of age and older.
* The survey interviewed 514 adults, ages 60 and over, living in the United States during a two-week period in late July 2007. Phone interviews were conducted via Opinion Research Corporation, a pioneer in marketing research. The results have a margin of error of +/- 5% at the 95% confidence level for comparable data between the populations of pet owners and non-pet owners.
(1) American Journal of Cardiology, 1995
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