C.A.R.E. Pet Walk 2010

On May 22, 2010, C.A.R.E. held its annual pet walk at FDR Park in South Philadelphia. Every year, C.A.R.E. holds this event to promote its spay and neuter program. The group knows that the problem of animal overpopulation is very real--but also controllable--if people would only spay and neuter their pets. The walk's proceeds directly benefit this spay and neuter program, which also includes the spay and neutering of neighborhood strays. C.A.R.E. fosters many other homeless pets. Proceeds from any C.A.R.E. event helps the feeding and lodging of these homeless animals.

The day of the walk was great. Not too hot, not too cold. Not too rainy, not too sunny. It was just perfect. There were plenty of games for the dogs and for their people. And the dogs certainly seemed to enjoy stopping for a break or to take a drink or to have a treat. People had smiles on their faces all day long--even the dogs were smiling!


This year C.A.R.E. also sponsored an art contest at George W. Childs Elementary, a local school. Two children in the third grade won the contest. They were asked to draw pictures that represented kindness to animals. Sandra Sanchez, one of the winners, attended the walk. While she was at the walk, she spoke to the C.A.R.E. president, talked to a reporter from the South Philly Review, and accepted her award, which included art supplies and a gift certificate. Sandra seemed thrilled to have been chosen as one of the winners.

The walk was a lot of fun and a success. As usual, the C.A.R.E. volunteers wish to thank everyone who contributed to this year's event. Other C.A.R.E. events will be posted on this blog. You can also e-mail the group at carephilly@gmail.com for information on future events. Please don't forget to check out the Petfinder page to see some of C.A.R.E's current adoptable animals. Please care--please give a home to a shelter animal!

Please also see more of the picture's from the 2010 walk, including the dogs of C.A.R.E.!

Read the South Philly Review article here.

The day we went to the flea market

C.A.R.E. appeared at the Pine St. Flea Market on May 8, 2010. It was a great success! We got to meet new friends and neighbors, and we were able to talk to people about spaying and neutering their pets. We were thrilled to see that so many people in the community share our mission--so many people realize the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce the overpopulation of animals.




We also were able to bring some adoptable C.A.R.E. cats, and they were a great hit--especially Panda--who stole the show all day long. We had a nice day--perfect weather and great conversation with the new people we met. We truly look forward to going to the market next year. We wish to thank everyone who contributed to our cause, and we hope that you might consider coming to some future C.A.R.E. events. Please also remember that the cats we brought with us are still available for adoption. You will find Panda, Simon, and Theodore on Petfinder.com. You can go to our page there directly from this blog. The kitties did great the day of the flea market. They didn't mind being outside with lots of people looking at them and petting them. They only wish they could have found forever homes!

C.A.R.E. 12th ANNUAL PET WALK

The 12th Annual Spay A Stray Pet walk will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010. The time of the walk is 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. rain or shine. As usual, the walk will be held at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park (Broad and Pattison Aves.).

There will be games, prizes, a professional dog trainer, and refreshments. And who knows, our mascot, "Bear," might even make a special appearance just for the walk! All proceeds from this walk will go to our spay and neuter program. We are committed to ending the overpopulation of unwanted animals in the city of Philadelphia.

Call us to register for the walk at: 215-462-1889.

If you cannot attend the walk, you can still sponsor the spaying and neutering of an animal. We also currently have many homeless cats in need of a loving home. Our 'C.A.R.E. cats' are all special, and they all deserve to live the rest of their lives with people who love them. Please join us at the walk, help us to spay or neuter strays in the city, or open your home to an animal friend who is in need of your love.

Call us at the number listed above for more information. We can also be reached via e-mail at carephilly@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing or hearing from you!

Compassionate Animal Relief Effort
PO BOX 2527
Philadelphia, PA 19147

C.A.R.E. at the Flea Fair

The C.A.R.E. volunteers will be at the Old Pine St.Church Flea Market on Saturday, May 8. We will be available to answer questions and take sign in sheets for this year's pet walk. We will also take applications for adoptions. So if you want a new fur friend, or just to help out, come see us at the flea market.

Dog Trainer and C.A.R.E friend

Hey, Philly pet people! Need help training your uncontrollable pooches?? Contact Wendy Young—a professional dog trainer with over 20 years experience.

Wendy offers private, in home training, phone consultations, and good manners classes. She specializes in fearful, aggressive, rescue/shelter, and unhousetrained adult dogs and pups.

Call her at 610-565-2559. Visit her website at: http://www.prodogtrain.com for more information.

Wendy Young appeared at FDR Park on May 16, 2009 for C.A.R.E’s eleventh annual Spay a Stray Pet Walk. Wendy is the owner of Progressive Dog Training and a friend of C.A.R.E. She offered her specialized training services for the dogs and their people who attended the walk. Wendy, who said that her best friends have always been dogs, possesses over twenty years of training experience. At the walk, Wendy gathered the dogs together for some simple obedience lessons. She was able to demonstrate proper calming techniques that the pet owners could use to train their dogs. She also took the time for questions, and she offered further advice to the owners about how to best handle their individual pet training issues.

Wendy began her career by volunteering to train service dogs for people with disabilities. She also worked with shelters and with rescues. She decided to establish Progressive Dog Training because of her rewarding experience with the service dogs and their humans. She then wanted the opportunity to help all dogs and their people. Wendy clearly loves her work—and the people and the dogs that she helps. She explained that dog training is more about the people than it is about the animals. “The person has to cooperate, “ Wendy said. When a trainer can get through to the human, then the trainer has succeeded; once the person is educated, the dog will follow.


Wendy tackles common behavioral problems such as aggression, fear, barking, lunging, and house-training. She provides the information and instruction that pet owners need to know to better communicate with their dogs. People usually hear about Wendy through referrals from shelters and vets, and also through word of mouth from other pet owners. She can be contacted by calling 610-565-2559. She can also be contacted via her website: http://www.prodogtrain.com.

Wendy’s Quick Training Tip:

For help with dogs (while walking on a leash) that are lunging forward, acting aggressively toward another dog, or for a dog that tries to walk in the opposite direction you’re going:
· Tie a knot in the leash
· When the dog begins acting aggressively, or walking in the wrong direction, slide your hand down the leash to the knot.
· Step in front of the dog to block him
· When he calms down, step out of the way, slide your hand back to the normal position on the leash, and try walking again. Repeat technique if necessary until dog cooperates.

For more tips like this one, or for extensive help with your dog’s behavioral problems, contact Wendy today!

It's C.A.R.E.'s Spay a Stray Pet Walk Time Again!

It's the spring, and that means that it's time once again for the C.A.R.E Spay a Stray pet walk. This is our twelfth annual walk! Please see pictures from our previous walks. We always have a great time, and we are looking forward to this year's event. We can't wait to see the people who come every year, and we also look forward to meeting new friends. We enjoy playing games, chatting, having dog training sessions, meeting new people, and of course we enjoy the walk itself! The walk will be held this year on Saturday, May 22,2010, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (rain or shine) at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. More details will follow concerning this year's activities. Stay Tuned!

11th Annual "Spay a Stray" Pet Walk

Join us on our 11th Annual Pet Walk to promote our spay and neuter program, from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Rain or shine.

There will be many fun free activities for you and your animal friends, including:

* Professional dog training sessions
* Card reading
* Animal toys
* Games with prizes
* Treats

Call 215-462-1889 to register, or just show up.

It will all take place at:

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park (Broad St. Entrance)
1800 Pattison Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
19145