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)

Dear Dogs and Cats:

The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food.  The other dishes are mine and contain my food.  Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.  Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn’t help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed.  I am very sorry about this.  Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however.  Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.  It Is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible.  I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door.  I must exit through the same door I entered.  Also, I have been using the bathroom for years – canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is:  Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat’s butt.  I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:

TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:

(1)  They live here.  You don’t.

(2)  If you don’t want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.  That’s why they call it ‘fur’-niture.

(3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

(4)  To you, they are animals.  To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don’t speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:

(1) eat less,

(2) don’t ask for money all the time,

(3) are easier to train,

(4) normally come when called,

(5) never ask to drive the car,

(6) don’t hang out with drug-using people;

(7) don’t smoke or drink,

(8) don’t want to wear your clothes,

(9) don’t have to buy the latest fashions,

(10) don’t need a gazillion dollars for college and

11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children …

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.

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

Want to add your pet to our website? Send a photo and your pet’s info to peteyspromise@gmail.com.

Have an email of pets in costumes that we don’t have? Forward that to us too!

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