Get Your Licks on Route 66 - FIDO’s 2012 – DIARY

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Get Your Licks on Route 66 - FIDO’s 2012 – DIARY

October 24, 2012 • Travel

FIDO is so excited to share our Get Your Licks on Rt 66 - Shelter Tour Diary with you! Check back often, as we share our experiences (and pictures!) along the way!

What: Fourth Annual Pet Adoption & Humane Outreach National Tour
Why: In search of loving homes for rescued pets
Where: From California to Chicago
When: Friday, October 5, 2012 - Friday November 2, 2012

How: This is how we TRAVEL in STYLE on our TOUR around the Country

Oct. 5
Riverside, CA
First stop on the tour was successful with over 27 pets adopted! Arden Moore http://fourleggedlife.com/ the ‘pet edutainer’ stopped by to talk about pet CPR and throwing dog parties. Meanwhile, Jake and Junior were having fun at the Ruff House Pet Resort. http://ruffhousepetresort.com/

Here is some of our happy adoptees, and their new forever families:

Oct. 6
Van Nuys, CA

Official kick-off with special appearance by tour spokesperson, Victoria Stilwell. Victoria visited a classroom in session, answered many questions and signed autographs. Host hotel: W Residences in Hollywood. and Host doggy daycare: Petrock Hotel in Encinio, California. http://petrockhotel.com/

Oct. 10
Flagstaff, AZ

Traveled via Paradise Valley, Arizona - Host hotel: The beautiful Hermosa Inn www.hermosainn.com in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Jake and Junior were treated to a doggy massage along side my husband and me. Dining al fresco in the historic courtyard under muted lighting was enchanting. The staff was very attentive and loved the boys, as you can see in this picture:

Had a great day at Flagstaff with Sam's Club providing the venue. Four pets were adopted with more waiting home visits - here are some pics to enjoy from our day. Flagstaff Mayor, Jerry Nabours, made a special appearance to lend support and the local TV station stopped by to interview our publisher, Susan Sims.

Oct. 13
Albuquerque, NM

We supported Lucky Paws Shelter at the Furry Fiesta located on the Balloon Festival fairgrounds. We met Travelin Jack and he pawtographed one of his books! Here is Jack wearing his own festival t-shirt in front of our Ford Escape!

October 20, 2012
Tulsa, Oklahoma

We rolled in to Tulsa to support ARF http://www.arftulsa.org/ at the Woodland Hills Mall. http://www.simon.com/mall/?id=795

Two local TV stations came out and interviewed yours truly about Get Your Licks on Route 66.

We hade a great turnout! 10 applications were taken that day and ARF will choose just the right adoptee for each pet. $176.00 was raised with our spinning wheel and donated to ARF at the end of the day. Thanks to our spinning wheel sponsors (please visit our website for list) https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/get-your-licks-on-route-66-2012 , attendees walked away with great prizes and helped support a worthy cause.

Jake and Junior were having the time of their lives at the Woodland West Pet Resort. http://woodlandwestpetresort.com / The resort is the same place Junior stayed during our inaugural tour, 4 years ago! Woodland West Pet Resort was established in 1990. Nestled on a 66-acre estate, the Resort sits beside the home of Dr. Ross and Linda Clark, founders. It is conveniently located off highway 75 and Jenks Rd. The Resort is staffed and open seven days a week, 365 days a year.

October 21, 2012
Joplin, Oklahoma
Joplin Humane
http://www.joplinhumane.org/

Dayna Hilton, Executive Director, Keep Kids Fire Safe® Foundation, came to the adoption event with safety dogs Tango and newest member, Molly. (For more information on Dayna visit - http://www.keepkidsfiresafe.org/ OR http://www.sparklesthefiresafetydog.com/sparklessafetyspot.html OR http://www.firesafetydogs.com/appearance_schedule.html )

Still so much devastation in Joplin and many volunteers continue to help unite pets with their owners. One such volunteer, April Stinnett, was introduced to us by Dayna and we were given a tour of the area after the event. April is with the group, Animals Lost and Found in the Joplin, Missouri Tornado.

Four pets were adopted and two local TV stations came out to visit with us and help spread the word. Check out the video clip on this site: http://fourstateshomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=332082

More newly adopted dogs and their forever families....

April also treated Jake and Junior to an afternoon of play at her home, thanks again April! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Got-Orphans-Transport/247944061904404

COUNTDOWN TO LAST 5 SHELTERS!

Oct. 24, 2012

Kansas City MO
Wayside Waifs

Great turn out today! Our spinning wheel raised over $100 for Wayside Waifs.

About Wayside Waifs:
Wayside is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside Waifs is the largest pet  adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,000 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community. http://www.waysidewaifs.org/site/PageServer

Not sure of the total pets adopted, but stayed tuned, it will be revealed in the next few days. Wheel sponsors, Hills Pet Nutrition, http://www.hillspet.com/index.html came out to support the event and donated t-shirts and fabulous treats. Always great to meet our sponsors in person! Check out Hill's® Science Diet® Ideal Balance™ video created in partnership with the Food Network. http://www.hillspet.com/ideal-balance/ideal-balance-home.html

The Embassy Suites Hotel in Kansas City, MO played host to us and we enjoyed the spacious suite; complimentary breakfast is included and manager’s happy hour had us feeling like VIP’s and our dogs were welcome by their friendly staff.
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/missouri/embassy-suites-kansas-city-international-airport-MKCPDES/index.html

Springfield, MO
Oct. 25, 2012
Castaway Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.)

Our spinning wheel raised over $80 for C.A.R.E.

The mayor of Springfield, Bob Stephens, came out to spin the wheel and support the adoption event. Local TV covered the flurry of activity. While no one left with a new forever friend, there was a lot of interest with promises to return.

About C.A.R.E.
http://www.carerescue.org/ C.A.R.E.'s Mission: Rescue as many adoptable animals from "death row" as we can properly care for. Provide medical treatment to sick or injured stray animals. Combine an aggressive spay/neuter program with a high volume adoption program while providing quality lifetime care for unadopted pets. Network with and provide a rescue service for other shelters, ultimately reducing the kill-rate in Southwest Missouri.

Not sure of the total pets adopted, but stayed tuned, it will be revealed in the next few days. Wheel sponsors, Hills Pet Nutrition, http://www.hillspet.com/index.html came out to support the event and donated t-shirts and fabulous treats. Always great to meet our sponsors in person! Check out Hill's® Science Diet® Ideal Balance™ video created in partnership with the Food Network. http://www.hillspet.com/ideal-balance/ideal-balance-home

Oct. 26
St. Louis, MO
Humane Society of Missouri

Human Society of MO is a very busy shelter. Rescues from puppy mills are a priority. One lucky puppy was adopted who was a puppy mill rescue and his new mom was totally smitten. The puppy had to have dental work as the mill rescues are typically malnourished. She does not know how to walk on a leash yet but her new mom is determined to love her back to health and patiently teach her how to be a dog.

About the Humane Society of Missouri http://www.hsmo.org/

Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances. We provide a safe and caring haven to all animals in need - large and small - that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Our mission is to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation through our rescue and investigation efforts, spay/neuter programs and educational classes. We are committed to creating lasting relationships between people and animals through our adoption programs. We further support that bond by making available world-class veterinary care, and outstanding pet obedience and behavior programs. The animals thank you for your support.

Oct. 27
Springfield, IL

Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control

Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control - Our sponsor Ford rolled out the red carpet today by providing a great space at Landmark Auto Ford for Friends of Sangamon Animal Control to set up for adoption day. Two radio stations and one TV station came out to interview us and helped spread the word for all the great pets available for adoption. http://www.facebook.com/Landmark.Ford

About Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control http://www.friendsofac.org/aboutus.html. Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control is dedicated to enriching the lives of, and eliminating the euthanasia of, adoptable pets in residence at Sangamon County Animal Control Center. These objectives will be served by promoting and facilitating adoptions and transfers to other animal shelters, by participating in community outreach events to enhance awareness of Sangamon County Animal Control,  and by educating the community on animal welfare issues.

Three pets were adopted by the time we left with many deserving pets still needing forever homes. We had four adoption events in a row and are gearing up for our finale in Chicago!

Get Your Licks on Route 66 - FIDO’s 2012 – DIARY

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