Spring is in the air and I am happy to see the sun and great daytime temps that allow us all to enjoy our “best friends” outdoors. This is my favorite time of year as the desert environment comes to life with all it’s colorful blossoms. Take advantage of opportunities to schedule events that include FiFi or Fido.. 

March 13^th was Sun City’s 50^th anniversary parade and I’d like to thank all of the club members who volunteered their time and effort to make the event successful!  And successful it was as we received the 2^nd place ribbon for Division 10!  Great planning, decorating and participation made for a wonderful reception by the crowd as the float passed by. Many holding up their own dogs and showing signs of approval with applause and waving flags. I’ll bet it’s been awhile since many of us have been in a parade that honors the community we live and play in!  A truly great experience for the Club members and “best friends”.  

On March 16^th I was ask to attend the Sun City Fire Department monthly meeting to accept a plaque recognizing the efforts our Club makes in the Sun City. I accepted the award, but make no mistake, it belongs to all of our members who have made a difference in a dogs life. Many who have adopted dogs from a shelter, some even rescued from the streets, were taken in and given a home and shown compassion. 

I’d like to also pay tribute to our Sun City Fire Department who has been an inspiration to our Club to get involved with pet related concerns within our senior based community. While on scene of an emergency, if there is a pet, they will do whatever they can to secure proper care for the animal. That’s why the Club’s Pet Vial of Life is so important since it contains valuable information on who to contact for the pet if the owner is unable to care for it.