Park Opening

Although at this point I have not confirmed it, the Councillor Grimes newsletter has announced the opening of the Colonel Sam Smith Dog Park on August 31, from 5-7pm. Apparently there is some sort of ceremony but at this point we have not been informed of the event. If we hear more we will post details on the blog. Hopefully we can find out something soon and let you all know more.

Hope to see you all there.
Maria

The Dog Talk Project

All are welcome to visit the Dog Talk Project to learn more about this project.
See below for details.

We would like to invite members of your dog group to participate in a new on-line survey research program involving dogs and their people. The Dog Talk Project is a web-based system of surveys that studies a wide range of dog-related topics, including dog owners’ daily activities and routines, dog health care practices, behavior and training, breed preferences and attitudes, the social effects of dogs, and nutrition and feeding practices. We currently are collecting data with seven surveys. Interesting results are regularly updated and posted on our “Results Pages” and are also being used for a book project and for several research studies.

Participation is free and is completely voluntary and is open to anyone who lives with and loves dogs! Participating dog owners have a wide variety of dog interests and professions, and include dog sports enthusiasts, professional trainers and behaviorists, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, breeders, shelter and rescue professionals, dog sitters/walkers, and of course, pet owners who simply love spending time with their canine companions!

Please feel welcome to visit the Dog Talk Project to learn more about this project. If you find Dog Talk to be of value, please invite your group’s members to join Dog Talk and share their dog-related experiences and knowledge.

Open invite to local Planning meeting

Dear Members of the Lakeshore community:

You are invited to attend Lakeshore's fourth Community Planning
Conference. This special event will take place on Saturday May 1st,
2010 at the 'New' Toronto Police College (70 Birmingham Street) from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker will be John Sewell, former Mayor of Toronto.

The Lakeshore is composed of a mosaic of community groups, businesses,
agencies and individuals. Come hear what these individuals and
community groups are doing to improve the Lakeshore, more importantly;
come tell us what is most important to you. What should we do to
improve the Lakeshore, what are your priorities, how do we make a
great community even better?

Participants will take part in discussion groups on various topics:
arts, heritage, environment, economic development, governance,
planning, parks, transportation, housing and community safety. The
discussion group titles are suggestions only, if you have a suggestion
for a better topic please let us know. The objective for the day is
to identify what makes a liveable community, and decide on at least a
strategy on how to move forward together.

We will provide breakfast, lunch and daycare. Come meet your
neighbours and help plan for an even more liveable community.

You can register for this conference:
a) visit our website at: www.lakeshoreforum.ca or,
b) call 416-252-9701 ext. 795

Please circulate this flyer to your neighbours and community group
members, everyone is welcome.

RSVP as soon as possible,

Carole & Andrea
Tel: 416-252-6471

Pet-Centric Yard Sale- Please donate used items.

I know that many of you are participating in the Rescue Weekend that will be held at PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West) on May 16/17/18. This event will not only feature pet rescue organizations and shelters, but will also be hosting the Rescue Me PetCentric Yard Sale!

This event will be a giant indoor Yard Sale of Gently Used and New pet items. Items can be dropped off at PawsWay beginning on Wednesday April 8th in the donation bin at the front of the building, just inside the doors. You can access the bin 7 days a week between 8am – 8pm.

We will be accepting donations of pet items (both cat & dog) as cat rescue groups will be upstairs for this event. Items can be new or gently used. No food or pet food related items can be donated.
Please feel free to drop off your donations of any of the following products:

Collars
Harnesses
Leashes
Crates
Pet Clothing
Food/Water Bowls
Beds
Brushes/Grooming equipment
Toys

All items should be washed or cleaned before being donated.

If you are a rescue and would like to collect items on behalf of your rescue group please do so, pack them in a sealed box and drop them off at PawsWay with your Rescue Groups Name clearly printed on the box. We will then ensure that any money raised from items donated for your rescue will go back to you.

If you are a Rescue Group and would like to participate in the weekend and have not yet sent in a commitment form please fax it in ASAP!

This will be a very important fundraising event for all of the rescue groups. Please feel free to donate any new or gently used cat/dog items that you no longer need or your pet has outgrown.

Thank you so much for your support!

Jennifer
k9 Rescue Me Coordinator
direct: 647 226 4607
email: jego@rogers.com
www.k9RescueMe.com
Until there are none, rescue one!