Posted: June 20, 2007
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 16-17

The rally continues at the third stop on our tour. We're here at the Three Rivers Art Festival in the heart of steel town.

Pet rescue thrived this weekend. Attendees were buying t-shirts and collar / wristband sets faster then we could put them out. Thirteen hours and thirty-five minutes were logged on the virtual walk. All this resulting in fourteen hundred and fifty dollars donated to out local ambassadors.

Viola_Pittsburgh.jpgMelissa's rescued dog, Viola, stole the show. What a cutie. We can't even begin to tell you how many times we were asked if she was up for adoption. "Can I take her home right now?" asked one woman. People flocked to our table just to pet her.

From the funds raised to the beautiful weather, to Viola struting her stuff, this weekend in Pittsburgh has been the most exciting and inspirational yet. It just keeps getting better and better.

Melissa's Tip: When adopting a new pet, make sure to match your personality with your new loved one. Owning a pet is committment with a great deal of responsibility.

Make sure to identify and be aware of your animal's personality profile.

Is your new-found loved one unconfident, independant or dominant? An unconfident pet will be shy, an independant pet will be confident and a dominant pet tends to be over-confident.

So, choose a dog or cat according to your character and level of experience

 
Posted: June 17, 2007
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 16-17

We've headed east and the tour continues in Pittsburgh, PA. We're located in the heart of steel-town at the Three Rivers Art Festival. The U.S. Open is here and the city is buzzing with activity. Our event was packed with people and pets...all ready to rally!

This weekend couldn't have been more exciting for pet rescue. Collar / wristband and t-shirt sales were better than ever. In addition, there were over 13 and a half hours walked on our treadmills. When the event was over, we couldn't believe it...over 1500 "bones" raised for our local ambassadors! 

Melissa's rescued dog, Viola, was a hit. What a cutie. Attendees flocked to our table just to pet her. "Can I take her home right now?" one woman asked. Viola, who has become quite a celebrity, has made a habit of stealing the show at our events. She loves the attention and plays an important role in helping us raise funds and promote awareness for pet rescue.  

The tour just keeps getting better and better. It was truly an inspiring weekend and the most successful so far. The weather was beautiful and the people were amazing. The combination was a winning one and together we made it a dog-gone-good-weekend!

Melissa's Tip:  When adopting a new pet, make sure to match your new loved one's personality with your own. Identify your animal's personality profile:

unconfident = shy

independent = condfient

dominant = over-condfident

An unconfident pet will be shy in new situations. A independent pet will be confident and may tend to be overly-friendly. Finally, a dominant pet will be pushy or demanding and want to control certain situations.

So, when bringing a new cat or dog into your home, take these things into consideration. They will help in choosing the pet that is best for you and your family.  

 

 
Posted: May 11, 2007
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 16-17

Rally Across America will next be in Pittsburgh, PA for the Three Rivers Arts Festival. For the duration of this festival, Pennsylvania’s artists invade the streets of downtown Pittsburgh to create this large outdoor festival celebrating visual arts. The Festival has been held annually since 1959.

 

The Rally Across America tour bus will be on location at this event (dates & times TBD). Please stop by and show your support for pet rescue across the country.

 
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