Step 1: Accessing the online system.
This can be done one of three ways:

1. From the 04.18.10 section of the News Archives (figure A)
2. From the footer of most pages on the Petey’s Promise website (figure B)
3. By visiting the link at http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30082226?bookingSourceId=1000 (for easy access in the future, save the link in your browser’s bookmarks)

Step 2: Selecting the service category and sub-category (if applicable)
For this example, we will be making an appointment for Current Applicant Pickup. (figure C)

Step 3: Selecting a Date and Time
Only available dates and times will be highlighted. (figure D)
*If there is absolutely no way you can take an available slot, feel free to contact Petey’s Promise but remember to allow 48hrs for a return call or email.

Step 4: Entering Your Details
Once you’ve selected your date and time, you will be prompted to enter your contact information. This is also the place to enter any special requests (food type, litter, flea/tick prevention, food bowls, leashes, etc.). If making a special request, please tell us what type of pet you have. (figure E)

Step 5: Confirm Your Appointment
Please review the information you have entered and click “confirm appointment” – your slot WILL NOT be recorded unless you click the button. (figure F)

Step 6: Save Your Receipt
This screen will have your confirmation. Please print and keep for your records. (figure G)

2.) Failure to Spay or Neuter a New Cat – The overwhelming cat population problem society faces is reason alone to spay and neuter. Add the medical problems averted by S/N and there is no reason not to do so.

3.) Neglecting Needed Veterinary Treatment – Although cats may quickly recover from minor illnesses, they can just as quickly pass away if an emergency isn’t recognized.

4.) False Economy in Cat Food Choices – Money saved by buying cheap food will be spent hundreds of times over on veterinary care.

5.) Declawing without all the Facts- Some veterinarians consider declawing a “routine” surgery, while cat advocates consider it cruel, inhumane and unnecessary. Learn the facts so that you can make an informed decision.

6.) Allowing a Cat to Roam Free Outdoors -  While cats enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, cats who live totally indoors can be very happy and healthy. However, the outdoors offers dangers. Fortunately, there are a number of compromises that will give your cat the best of both worlds while keeping them happy and safe.

7.) Neglecting Litter Box Maintenance – Carefully maintaining your cat’s litter box will almost guarantee you that you will not be faced with litter box avoidance problems.

8.) Considering a Cat Property – You can no more “own” a cat than you can own another a human being. If you haven’t figured out the distinction, your new cal will let you know in quick order.

9.) Not allowing a Cat to be a Cat – A cat is not a child, and a cat is not a dog. Cat’s unique ways make them the endearing creatures they are. Our job is to accommodate those needs in acceptable ways.

Petey’s Promise announced today its first annual “Petey’s Promise Pet Awareness” Commercial Contest sponsored by Wiley X Eyewear®.

The contest is open to all University of North Carolina at Charlotte students, and will consist of one 30-second commercial promoting Petey’s Promise and responsible pet ownership and awareness.

“We are really excited about this opportunity to see what the creative and fresh minds of the UNC Charlotte students produce,” said Liz Mellott, president and founder of Petey’s Promise.

“Initially, we are opening this up to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte students. Hopefully we will encourage other Nationwide colleges to participate and promote the need for pet food banks across the Country in the future.”

The contest will be held on the Petey’s Promise page on the online social media site YouTube.com (www.youtube.com/peteyspromise). Voters of all ages will be encouraged to log onto the page and vote for their favorite submission.

Petey’s Promise will not limit the total number of entries. However, the starting top 50 commercials to be considered for voting will be selected solely by the Petey’s Promise team. Public voting will begin April 5th, 2010, with eliminations announced in the following order until the Grand Prize winner is announced. The top 50 will be posted April 5^th, the top 25 announced April 12^th, top 10 April 19^th, top five April 26^th, and the Grand Prize team will be announced Monday, May 3^rd.

Contest teams may consist of one to four people (not including pets), and entrants should be between 18-24 years of age. Send submissions to peteyspromise@gmail.com from March 8th-26^th via YouSendIt.com. Please, legitimate entries only!

The Grand Prize team will receive two men’s and two women’s pieces of Wiley X custom eyewear, along with other contributions from local vendors, such as Foster’s Grille of Concord, NC. Wiley X Eyewear®, a leading provider of protective eyewear systems, offers a full range of high-performance protective eyewear products which has lead to increased brand recognition and growing use among enthusiasts of a wide variety of demanding outdoor sports and activities, including boating, fishing, motorcycle riding, mountain biking, rock climbing and more. For further information about Wiley X or to view its product line, please log onto www.wileyx.com.

Petey’s Promise, Provisions for Pets in Need, is a 501c3 non-profit that provides pet food and supplies for pet owners in the Greater Carolina area who require assistance to care for their beloved animals, versus having to surrender them to a shelter or foster home. For further information regarding Petey’s Promise or the contest please log onto www.peteyspromise.org or email us at peteyspromise@gmail.com.

REDUCE animal products in your diet by eating more fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

SAVE money (and animals!) by using an egg substitute. Once 16-ounce box of egg replacer costs about $6 and equals about 100 eggs.

ADOPT a “Meat-Free Sunday” or another tradition to incorporate humane eating at your dinner table.

KNOW your egg carton lables. Caged, cage-free, free-range, organic?

For more info check out http://www.humanesociety.org/egglabels!

We all know that February can be quite an eventful month, from Valentines Day to the beginning of the NASCAR season. With Valentine’s Day just passing it would be a great opportunity to do something loving for other pets that may not have been so fortunate on this special day. Donating to Petey’s Promise is a great way to “show some love.”

The 2010-year is moving quickly and we are working hard to plan some great events. We have had such success in the past year that our expectations remain high. Our team is currently in the works of planning another fundraiser to be held at the Kannapolis Intimidators game. More information will be provided soon.

Hopefully this month we will be holding a contest open to all UNCC students for the chance to create Petey’s Promise’s first commercial! For all you tech savvy students, get ready because this is your chance! An event will be sent out this week through Facebook with more details.

Stay tuned for more updates!

-Jen

I always get so emotional when I think of all the animals that have been helped since the one fateful day I dreamed up the idea of Petey’s Promise. Thinking I surely had lost my mind, I emailed my dear friend Corinne about the crazy idea of starting a pet food bank. When she said it was a great idea, I turned to my forever partner in crime, Sara, with my crazy idea. Surely, she would talk me out of it. No chance! She was just as excited as I was, and instantly offered to help. Little did she know I would drag her just as deep into the depths of this as I went, and luckily for me she went along willingly.

You see, without help and support of  friends and loved ones, like all of you, this would never have been possible. So, remember in these trying times to surround yourself with positive people who will not only encourage you to live your dream, but will hold your hand along the path just as my friends have.

Having a problem finding the perfect gift? Tired of meaningless gifts that just fill up boxes under the tree? Why not give them the gift that keeps on giving all year long? Make a donation in their name to Petey’s Promise, and we will send them a gift confirmation or an email holiday thank you card letting them know how much their gift means.

When making a gift donation feel free to determine where that money will be spent by placing “food, administrative, supplies, etc..” in the notes line.

Donations can be made via PayPal

or by mailing in a check or money order to:
Petey’s Promise | PO Box 91 | Harrisburg, NC 28075

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Apparel Sale & Contest!

Want to wear what all the animal lovers are rocking on the fashion catwalk this year? Well, then check out our new T-shirt designs for your Christmas present needs!

As a bonus, we have decided to reward your charity awareness with an Apparel Sale and Contest on the Petey’s Promise store – every person that makes a purchase will be entered into a special December 24th drawing for a great prize package! On top of that, you receive a 10% discount on all purchases of $20 or more. Wait! Hold your applause!

Also, we are adding a little holiday spice to the contest by entering each person one time per item, not just once per purchase! There are no Grinches at Petey’s Promise.

USE CODE: HOL09
For 10% off your purchase of $20 or more enter the code HOL09 at checkout.

Speaking of Christmas gifts, have you checked out our new t-shirts on our store yet? We have three new Petey’s Promise designs, and also will be featuring some shirts from the Guardians of Animals non-profit as well. Guardians of Animals is a leader in promoting “Puppy Mill Free America”, and we are excited about being able to work with them on not only their apparel, but their raffle as well. For just $20 you can purchase a raffle ticket to win a 2008 Ford F-150 XL truck. They are only selling 2,000 tickets, so your chances of winning are excellent. Soon you can purchase your tickets on the Petey’s Promise store. The drawing will be held December 15th, 2009. What a great Christmas surprise that would be for a loved one!

We have one more fundraiser to go this month. This Saturday, October 24th, is Dog’s Day Out at Les Meyer’s Park in Concord, NC. The day will include a Doggie Fun Zone, Contests (Obedience Contest at 11:45; Talent Contest at 12:15; Costume Contest at 1:15), Pet Photos, Information Booths, Vendor Booths, Veterinarian Village, Food, K9 Demos & MORE! Be sure you come out and stop by to tell us hello! We will be doing “Paw Readings” at our booth by the famous and amazing “Pet Whisperer”.

Also, don’t forget that anyone needing a dog house for this Winter can contact Petey’s Promise or Kitty City to sign up. They will be built this weekend at the Dog’s Day Out by Concord youth volunteers. This is a great project and we are so happy to see our youth taking a step to help their neighbors.

Okay, that’s it for now, but we will be back next week with photos from our October adventures.

Peace, Love & Paws,
Liz, Petey and the Petey’s Promise Staff

We’re not sure if Mecklenburg County residency is required. Please contact them to make sure you are eligible.

Click here for the form, which can be mailed, faxed or emailed to:

HSC Spay/Neuter Clinic
2646 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

Fax:  704-333-6678

Email:  spayneuter@humanesocietyofcharlotte.org

Celebrates National Senior Pet Month!

Living longer, living better – Starting at age 7!

Just like us, pets are prone to many age-related problems such as heart, kidney, liver, dental disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, thyroid and weight issues once they begin to reach the later years of life. It would be nice if our pets could tell us their symptoms, but of course they cannot. They are much better than we humans are at hiding and dealing with their pain and discomfort, because of this, diseases often go unnoticed until it is too late. However, with the help of diagnostics we can often find diseases in their early stages.

Please take a few moments to answer the following questions:

Is your pet:

♥ Not acting like himself/herself
♥ Interacting less often with family
♥ Having difficultly climbing stairs
♥ Having difficultly or reluctance to jump
♥ Exhibiting increased stiffness or limping
♥ Drinking more or more often
♥ Urinating more often
♥ Eliminating inappropriately
♥ Losing housetraining patterns
♥ Changing eating patterns
♥ Gaining or losing weight
♥ Becoming confused or disoriented
♥ Having tremors or shaking
♥ Exhibiting bad breath/red or swollen gums
♥ Experiencing changes in hair coat, skin, or new lumps or bumps

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, it could be an indication of a serious medical condition or disease.

With early detection we can oftentimes offer you more and less expensive treatment options, minimize pain and improve your pet’s quality of life. Even normal test results are invaluable, as they allow us to establish normal baselines so that we can respond to even the subtlest changes in your pet’s health. Though we know how critical this assessment is, we also know times are tough economically for everyone. Consequently, Dr. Sain is offering the complete Senior Health Profile at a significant savings for the entire month of September.

What Our Senior Health Profile Includes:

►A comprehensive senior evaluation & physical exam (which includes assessment for cognitive abilities, arthritis and pain issues), a complete blood count, a 12 body systems blood screen, a urinalysis, a thyroid function test, an ECG or chest x-ray, glaucoma test, an early renal disease test, a blood pressure reading, results interpretation, and if needed a follow-up consultation to discuss treatment options to devise a treatment plan.

►Believe it or not, the price for all this is only $250.00, which is over an $85.00 savings on these tests and services! Remember, whether the results of this profile are positive or negative, it will give your veterinarian invaluable information to better direct your pet’s healthcare as he or she ages!

As a thank you to all of our clients each month we will be holding a drawing for a free pet portrait painted by the talented Katy Caroline. Two lucky pets will be chosen each month from the names submitted into the drawing. The portrait is painted from a photograph of your choice.

University Animal Medical & Dental Clinic
4650 Hwy 49 South | Harrisburg, NC 28075
Just 5 miles from UNCC
Ph 704.455.5907 | Fax 704.455.5110