In Pursuit of Doggie Happiness

Happy New Year from the Island Doggies!

There is still time to reap the awards of a 2011 tax deductible donation!

Love and Hugs!  Happy New Year!!!!!

Click here to make your donation!

 

 

Documental 100,000 Wins an Emmy

Two years ago I received a phone call from Juan Agustin Marquez, director of Documental 100,000. He told me of his plans to show the world the dog crisis of Puerto Rico. WE at Island Dog happily participated in the video, with big hopes that the world would see our fight and join us. We at Island Dog want to congratulate Juan and his crew for creating an amazing, tear jerking documentary. Recently they won an Emmy! We are so proud to be apart of this video and hope that one day the entire world will be able to view the informative documentary.

Below is some footage of Island Dog in the documentary

Excerpt from '100,000': Los Machos Beach and Island Dog from Juan Agustin Marquez on Vimeo.

Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas from our Island Dogs!!!!

Tis the season to be grateful and festive!  On behalf of all the volunteers and dogs, I wish you the happiest and Merriest Christmas!  May you and your family have a wonderful holiday!  WOOF!

Island Dog's Red Collar Project makes News!

Click here to view Red Collar News article!

Special thanks to Sonja De Lugo for writing a fantastic article, and a big thank you to her husband Mike for the photos!

 

 

Fantastic Art for the Holidays!!

One of my favorite art galleries, City Folk, is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Three years ago, the owners of the gallery, Karen and Rick Anderer, contacted me about adopting one of our Island Dogs, Chico.  Chico was one of my personal favorites, and I had a very hard time separating myself from him.  But after speaking with Karen, I realized she was the most perfect mom for Cheeks.  Cheeks is now Pablo and he can often be found in City Folk Gallery, with his mommy and brother Argus.   

Through the years City Folk has become huge supporters of Island Dog and recently gathered their favorite artists to donate works to help us raise funds.  As part of the City Folk Mission Project artists,  Jac Johnson and Seth Cluley donated two wonderful pieces of art to support our dogs.  Both pieces will make great holiday gifts or add whimsy to your art collection!  Check them out!  For more information and bidding options, please click on the photos. 

I for Island Dog by Jac Johnson

C for Island Dog by Seth Cluley

 

Buy Tastefully Simple Holiday Gifts and Support our Poochies!

Thanks to the amazing Karen Ierna, volunteer extraordinaire, you can now purchase Tastefully Simple Products for all your holiday needs and all the proceeds benefit our Island Dogs! We all love Tastefully Simple products and now you can feast in these wonderful products and help our Island Dogs!!! Shop today!!!

Dates of our FUNDRAISING EVENT: Now – December 30th

How You Can Participate!

A) Log in to: www.tastefullysimple.com/web/ kierna
You’ll see “Your consultant is Karen Ierna, Consultant ID #0086262”

B) Click “Shop our Products”
Put everything you’d like to order in the shopping cart.

C) “Do you want to associate this order with a host or event?”
Click “Find host/event”
First Name: Red Collar
Last Name: Island Dog
(You must do this so our organization gets credit for your order! Name must be exact!)

D) Checkout :)

Please place all orders by December 30th!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shop our store for all your Holiday Gifts!!!

Island Dog is offering great Holiday Gifts for all your loved ones! Check out our store, check names off your list and relax this holiday season! Check out the store by clicking here! www.islanddogstore.net!

Special Thanks for the Red Collar and Atlantic City Fundraiser!

Throughout the years I have learned many things about owning and running a non profit organization. Many people seem to believe that non profits own a magic bank and that because we are doing something good, there is always money in that bank. Unfortunately that is far from the truth. And often we at Island Dog spend many sleepless nights brainstorming on how we can raise more money so that we can help the new batch of pups dumped on the beach that day. It's a never ending battle for us, as we are not funded by the Puerto Rico or US Government, yet we are doing work that is desperately needed. Bottom line, the only reason we survive and can do so many wonderful things for the dogs of Puerto Rico is because of PEOPLE LIKE YOU and our many wonderful volunteers.

Recently we held two big fundraisers in New York and New Jersey. The Red Collar Lunch, hosted by the wonderful Karen Ierna, was held in Rocky Point NY and The 4th Annual Island Dog Party was hosted by the amazing Alison Trazzera and Ashley Costello at Harrahs Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Both fundraisers were beautifully executed and raised money to help us continue to change the lives of the dogs in the US Caribbean.

I feel privlegaged and blessed to know so many wonderful and amazing people....not to mention lucky. There are not enough words in the world to express my gratitude and "thank you" just seems so small. Even though it does seem small, it means the world, thank you all who contributed, dedicated time, and support...thank you from the bottom of my heart.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE WHO HELPED WITH THE RED COLLAR LUNCH

Karen Ierna

Ron Petrie

Christine Fitzgerald

Rachel Cantone

Carl Cantone, Sr.

Lilah Cantone

Gerry Marra
Anne Ramer
Nick Ramer

Janet Rohrssen

James Gibbons

Maranda Gibbons
Mary Flanagan

Jim Gibbons, President of Natural Organics

Fine Art by Melissa Hin

Danfords Inn of Port Jefferson

Brian's Aquarium & Pet Supplies of Rocky Point

Red Collar Dog Sponsors: ($100 donations)

Eastport-South Manor National Honor Society (Director-Mary Flanagan)

Eastport-South Manor SALT Club (Director-Kim Kanakaredes)

Mary Flanagan & Christy Clemente

 

Special Thanks to our friends for helping with the 4th annual Island Dog event in Atlantic City!