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 13th was Sun City’s 50th
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 2nd 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 16th 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.