Updates from Petey's Promise

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 [...]

With the help of two great volunteers (Suzy and Toby) Sara and I were able to hold an open food pick up at our office on Saturday, January 16th. We had no inkling of an idea going in that morning we would be able to help feed over 200 animals in the span of just a little over [...]

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Prison-trained puppies help wounded troops.
(OPRAH.com) — If there’s anything Oprah Winfrey knows for sure, it’s what the love of a dog can do for your life. “There is nothing in the world like puppy love,” Oprah says.
Inmates at the Fishkill Correctional Facility work with the dogs to prepare them to help wounded troops.
Still, dogs are [...]

I am often surprised at the outpouring of love adults show for their animals. However, when I received the below email I was brought to tears!
Dear Mrs. Mellott,

I should introduce myself, I’m Mackenzie, I’m nine years old and love helping your organization. I just had my 9th birthday party and asked my friends to [...]

Ben Stein has some thoughts on how to get through the recession. His advice? Get a dog.
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