Saturday, June 18, 2011

You want to buy a house?


One of our wonderful clients will sale you this one and it is lovely! And - this neighborhood... we have tons of clients in the neighborhood. You should buy it. Really - do it!

http://www.papiliostour.com/archives/3099

So sad... tragic.

Every year approximately 5 to 7 million animals enter our shelters, and 3 to 5 million are euthanized. This means about 60 percent of the dogs in our shelters will be killed. While those numbers vary from state to state, this is the broad scope of what is happening today in our shelters.

Read more: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2011/06/16/cesar-millan-its-up-to-us-to-neuter-or-spay-our-pets/#ixzz1PeDtuuiK

Taking good care of Sawyer!

Love you Mommy...

Slow your roll!


Margaret Orr

Quick fact...

Father's Day weekend is as busy as any holiday weekend!

Playing with Pamela!




Friday, June 17, 2011

Bereit für den 4. Juli




WHY?

Isabelle has been standing next to me with her head on my or over my computer keyboard for the last 20 minutes. Anyone want me to drop her off to help you get your computer work done today?

Take it slow y'all!


Margaret Orr

Bayou St. John (Bridge Restoration Project)

We have the privilege of having lots of clients in the Bayou St. John neighborhood. It is one of all of our favorite places to walk babies! Below is a note I received from one of our clients working on this wonderful re-bridge project...

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We are writing to enlist your support for the Re-Bridge project, which is seeking to rehabilitate two of the historic bridges on Bayou St. John. You can learn more about the details of the project on our website,http://www.rebridge.org, but in brief, one of the bridges, the Magnolia Bridge, is possibly the oldest bridge in New Orleans and was just named to the Louisiana Landmark Society's New Orleans Nine (http://www.louisianalandmarks.org/?q=/taxonomy/term/3) because of its grave state of disrepair. The second bridge, the Walter Parker (aka Dumaine) Bridge is not structurally damaged but is badly in need of concrete rehabilitation as well as cosmetic repair. Along with the bridges, Re-Bridge's project scope includes addressing the walkability of the area, which will significantly enhance the recreational experience for neighbors and visitors alike.

The first thing people ask when they hear about this project is why isn't the City handling this, and the answer is they are. Re-Bridge is working with all government agencies, including the City, to ratchet the rehabilitation of these bridges up on everyone's top priority list, but the fact is all funding for repairs of this nature requires matching funds. Our mission at Re-Bridge is to raise awareness for these bridges and to also raise the necessary funds to match City, State and Federal grants needed to address this project. We are going to do this with a multi-pronged approach: by seeking public and private funding sources, by holding fundraising and awareness events, and by asking people like you to help.

Everyone who lives or visits Bayou St. John and sees its historic bridges is enchanted by the sense of place and history of this area. The Magnolia Bridge itself is a landmark used for weddings, celebrations as well as memorials, sunset gazing and numerous other events where people are seeking a special place to mark their occasion. If you want to know how you can be a part of saving an important piece of New Orleans' heritage, start by helping to spread the word about the Magnolia and Walter Parker bridges and the Re-Bridge project. Sure we need money, but we also need people all over New Orleans and beyond to be aware of the status of these historic bridges and to know that something can be done about them with a little help from people like you.

Here is an action list for you, and if you act on only one thing on this list, you will have taken an important step towards saving these bridges (if you do two or more, consider yourself part of the amazing force of civic-minded people who continue to make New Orleans the best and most interesting place in the world to live):

Re-Bridge Action List
  1. Forward this email to your group of friends, family, and group list (cc: me so I may continue to keep them informed)
  2. Go to our website and buy a tee shirt, not just any tee but a soft, organic and hip designed tee where the profit goes straight to Re-Bridge (see BRIDGE GEAR)
  3. Donate money directly on our website, every bit helps and is tax deductible because FSJNA is a 501(c)(3) (DONATE on right)
  4. Come to our events that are listed on our website (the next one being the Bayou Bridges Breakfast: Come Learn With Us kid's event on June 25) (see EVENTS)
  5. Be creative – do you have a suggestion for an event or a strategy for how Re-Bridge can be successful – we're all ears
  6. Share a story with us about your experience on either bridge and we'll post it on our blog (we already have many stories there)
  7. Like us on our Facebook page, tweet our url, blog about Re-Bridge – Word of Mouth is a powerful thing
Thanks for staying engaged and helping to save the bridges.



pig ears?

Make sure you know what you are putting into your little ones!

HOLY VESPA!



AmeriVespa 2011 is in New Orleans and they are everywhere. My bet is Brad will take one out by the end of the day!

It it time for the cookies lady?

Sending love to Mommy...




Purrrrrfect start to a day...




Thursday, June 16, 2011

détente

avoir du recul!

Going to sleep with my toy...

Notes like this... make my day!

Nicole:
I arrived safely home last night. Ruby was thrilled to have me home, but I could tell how well she was cared for - she was not nearly as out of sorts as she sometimes gets when I'm away.
Please thank Pamela for me - it seems that she connected well with R and discovered what an adorable, affectionate girl she is.
I will definitely be using your services again. Excellent job.
Thank you!

Someone needs PJ pants!

THIS PM!

PAUSE 4 DINNER

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011

Participating in this event is SIMPLE- just eat dinner at one of the listed restaurants. Every participating restaurant is donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA!


Thanks to all of our 2011 Pause 4 Dinner participating restaurants:

Bistro Daisy, 5831 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.899.6987

The Bulldog- Uptown, 3236 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.891.1516

The Bulldog- Mid City, 5135 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, 504.488.4191

Cafe Amelie , 912 Royal Street, New Orleans, 504.412.8965

Cafe Degas , 3127 Esplanade, New Orleans, 504.945.5635

Crescent Pie & Sausage Company, 4400 Banks Street, New Orleans, 504.482.2426

Eat New Orleans, 900 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, 504.522.7222

Gautreau's Restaurant , 1728 Soniat Street, New Orleans, 504.899.7397

La Petite Grocery , 4328 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.899.3377

Lager's, 3501 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, 504.887.9923

Mark Twain's Pizza Landing , 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.832.8032

Martinique Bistro, 5908 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.891.8495

Meauxbar Bistro, 942 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, 504.569.9979

Mia's Balcony, 1622 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 504.301.9570

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria, 3125 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, 504.948.1717

Pinkberry, 5601 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.899.4260

Ralph's on the Park, 900 City Park Avenue, 504.488.1000

Rue 127, 127 N. Carrollton, New Orleans, 504.483.1571

Santa Fe Restaurant, 3201 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, 504.948.0077

Santa Fe Tapas, 1327 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 504.304.9915

Tully's Italian & Seafood,, 587 Central Avenue, Jefferson, 504.734.3991

Vega Tapas Cafe , 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.836.2007

The Velvet Cactus, 917 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, 504.301.2083

Walkin' makes us happy!




I think they miss us (and by that I mean Pamela!)

Sexy Max Jr.

Or is it that little Max needed to get a hair do a long time ago?!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Caught On Camera: Coyote Attacks Pet Cat - Video - WDSU New Orleans

Heads up to our friends in River Ridge!

Caught On Camera: Coyote Attacks Pet Cat - Video - WDSU New Orleans

Quick observation...

Of all of the clients I helped with today... 7 were watching television.

Two were watching Animal Planet, one was watching cartoons... three were watching Bravo and one was watching MTV!

Police Cite 30 After Cockfighting Tip - New Orleans News Story - WDSU New Orleans

My goodness... crazy.

Police Cite 30 After Cockfighting Tip - New Orleans News Story - WDSU New Orleans

Heading toward the house!

Would rather watch QVC...

ONE WORD FOR YA!

CRAZY!

Multitasking!

Hot! Hot!

Hi Mommy...

Xoxo




Monday, June 13, 2011

Parvo outbreak in New Orleans

Warning for dog owners from WGNO news... Video

Stray Cat Strut: Woman Beats IRS

Wow!


When Jan Van Dusen appeared before a U.S. Tax Court judge and a team of Internal Revenue Service lawyers more than a year ago, there was more at stake than her tax deduction for taking care of 70 stray cats.

Hanging in the balance were millions of dollars in annual tax deductions by animal-rescue volunteers across the nation—and some needed clarity on the treatment of volunteers' unreimbursed expenses for 1.55 million other IRS-recognized charities. Article

HOLY FLYING CARP BATMAN!


Missing Barb!

2 Charged In Cruel Death Of Horse - WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports

These two... UGH!

2 Charged In Cruel Death Of Horse - WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports

Lucky dog travels cross-country to find a home

Did you see this story on NOLA.COM today?

"Pause for Dinner: - THIS THURSDAY!

"Pause for Dinner," annual one-night only restaurant event, will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2011 during regular dinner hours. On this night, highly recognized restaurants from around Greater New Orleans will partner to raise money for animal welfare in our region while attracting patrons and new clients to their business. Every participating restaurant is donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA!

Here are the restaurants released so far:

Bistro Daisy, 5831 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.899.6987

The Bulldog- Uptown, 3236 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.891.1516

The Bulldog- Mid City, 5135 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, 504.488.4191

Cafe Amelie , 912 Royal Street, New Orleans, 504.412.8965

Cafe Degas , 3127 Esplanade, New Orleans, 504.945.5635

Crescent Pie & Sausage Company, 4400 Banks Street, New Orleans, 504.482.2426

Eat New Orleans, 900 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, 504.522.7222

Gautreau's Restaurant , 1728 Soniat Street, New Orleans, 504.899.7397

La Petite Grocery , 4328 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.899.3377

Lager's, 3501 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, 504.887.9923

Mark Twain's Pizza Landing , 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.832.8032

Martinique Bistro, 5908 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.891.8495

Meauxbar Bistro, 942 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, 504.569.9979

Mia's Balcony, 1622 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 504.301.9570

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria, 3125 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, 504.948.1717

Pinkberry, 5601 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.899.4260

Ralph's on the Park, 900 City Park Avenue, 504.488.1000

Rue 127, 127 N. Carrollton, New Orleans, 504.483.1571

Santa Fe Restaurant, 3201 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, 504.948.0077

Santa Fe Tapas, 1327 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 504.304.9915

Tully's Italian & Seafood,, 587 Central Avenue, Jefferson, 504.734.3991

Vega Tapas Cafe , 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.836.2007

The Velvet Cactus, 917 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, 504.301.2083

Pamela saw this in the Marigny...

I love it... She tells me that when it rains it washes off and people go back and put new stuff on.



Growing baby C!

Relaxing...