Help replacing stolen donations for animal rescue

Our friend Gina runs Animal Crackers Pet Rescue in Laguna Beach CA. She pours her heart and soul, not to mention time and money, into giving dogs, cats, birds and many more animals a second or third chance at finding a great home. Our latest addition "Buddy" also came from Gina. This morning, someone stole the donation box for the rescue animals off her store counter! Please help trying to replace those donations and keep Gina's rescue efforts ongoing. Thank you very, very much!!!

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1 y.o. Siberian Husky available, Southern California

UPDATE: it looks like "Buddy" did find a home, but if you contact Animal Crackers (see below) or any of the other rescue organizations on the right hand side of this blog, there are always more Huskies in need of forever homes.

This handsome boy is "Buddy", a one-year-old, neutered, black & white Siberian Husky. Buddy is a very, very good natured and gentle boy, but just like all Huskies, needs a lot of exercise to keep him happy. He's a strong and energetic dog and requires long walks, hikes and runs. He ran for the first time in harness last weekend and took right to it.

His new forever home should be with experienced Husky owners where he won't be home alone for long periods of time.

For more information, please contact Gina at Animal Crackers Pet Rescue in Laguna Beach CA at acpetrescue@gmail.com

14 months old Siberian Husky available, So. CA

Kona is a 14 months old Siberian Husky in need of a new home.
For more information, please contact Gina at Animal Crackers in Laguna Beach at (949) 499-1988

One more big puppy in need of a good home

After a huge response to the previous listing for an available dog, Gina from "Animal Crackers" in Laguna Beach asked me to list one more of her available puppies.

This guy is Romeo. I personally know him, have taken him on walks and watched him play with other dogs, big and small. A really, really sweet and well mannered boy. Big and strong, but so gentle.

Gina says "He is a wonderful, loving dog that loves to play with every dog he meets. He is about 1 year old, weighs about 68lbs and is full grown. Not only is he very playful with all dogs, he is especially gentle and playful with small, more "energetic" dogs. Allowing them to even bite on him during play, all without irritation. He is a little shy with strangers at first but after a few minutes, warms up nicely. In addition, his looks might give an intimidating impression, but because of his shy nature he is far from being a watchdog."

For more information about Romeo, please contact Gina at (949) 499-1988

Siberian Husky available for adoption in So CA

8 months old female Siberian Husky available to a good home that knows about and can take care of Huskies. Her name is Nova, she's red/white with blue eyes. She is in excellent health and has no "issues". Her current owners need to find a new home for her because of allergies.

For more information please call Gina at Animal Crackers in Laguna Beach at (949) 499-1988

Orange County animal rescue needs your support

A nonprofit animal rescue based out of Laguna Beach's "Animal Crackers" needs your help and support.
If you're looking to adopt a dog or cat, just need your regular, every day animal supplies, or need to have your pet groomed, please consider stopping by Animal Crackers on Coast Highway in beautiful Laguna Beach to help them help animals in need.
For location and contact information, please click here.
The local "Coastline Pilot" newspapaper just published a story about the rescue in their most recent issue, which can be found here.

2009 Urban Mushing Clinic, Costa Mesa CA, April 4 & 5

It's official --- the 2009 Urban Mushing Clinic will be held on April 4 & 5
at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa! Whether you're a total newbie or an
intermediate urban musher, you will definitely learn a lot from Carmen Rasmussen
of Alpine Outfitters as she will share her vast knowledge on the health, care,
proper use of equipment, and training when it comes to running our dogs.

This information, as well as the registration form, will likewise be posted on
www.urbanmushing.com shortly, and a more detailed schedule will be provided. There
are also plans to have a dinner get-together that Saturday night either at
a restaurant or have a potluck barbecue at a private residence.

If you and your pooches want to join in this fun and informative weekend, please
complete the registration form and mail it in by March 30th. You can download
the form by going to the FILES section of the Urban Mushing yahoo groups site.

Post Christmas Hike

Taking advantage of the beautiful southern California weather (temps in the mid 40s and clear), "Team Arctis" went out on a nice hike through the hills and canyons of Laguna Beach. Final destination was the Montage Resort and Treasure Island Beach where we dipped the paws in the ocean before we turned around and headed back up the hills again. See all pictures here: http://tinyurl.com/8pgue3