Canine Health Fair
By Audree Berg
Owner, Auggie’s Doggies Healthy Pet Supplies
Auggie’s Doggies Canine Health Fair held Saturday, March 29th, was a resounding success. Everything was perfect, from the weather to the participants. (By the way, experience as shown that if you plan an event and the forecast calls for rain, the day will be perfect!) I’d like to extend my gratitude to the following people who were instrumental in the success of our first Canine Health Fair.
Kathy Keating-Kay, LMT offers classes Aromatherapy using Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential, and Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient Asian Art the harmonized the life energy on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. Kathy can be reached at 954-778-0362.
Jata Rahim practices acupuncture for both pets and their people. Many of our guests may know Jata already. He sets up behind the CSA baskets under the big tent on most Saturdays. His phone number is 786-222-9526.
Stevi Quick with Canine Bodyworks Inc was busy providing therapeutic massage to our dogs. She gently identifies tripper points, relieving stress and sore areas. Please call Stevi at 561-632-8364.
Kat Rosenberg is an amazing dog behavior specialist, using only positive training methods. Many of you may know her from her work with the Dog Training Academy of South Florida. Luckily, she’s available for one on one training. She can be reached at 954-608-9037.
Kevin and Alice Wineinger own Paws for Health and came all the way over from Sarasota to participate in our Canine Health Fair to offer advice on pet nutrition. They are Auggie’s Doggies source for raw diets. They are a terrific couple, and we appreciate that they (and their little poodle, CJ) came all the way over here to join our event.
Shari Sprague MPT, CCRT, who was under the weather and couldn’t join us, is nonetheless a very important member of our team. Shari owns PUP Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning, and provides rehabilitation programs. Please look her up at www.puprehabfl.com.
Thanks also to Boxer Friends Rescue who were visited by some of their successful adoptees. Please support them at www.boxerfriendsrescue.com.
We’d also like to acknowledge and thank the following people, without whom this day would have never happened:
Susanne Ansell was the entire committee, advisor, and coach and head cheerleader.
Bob Ansell – thanks for the tables, chairs and bowls!
Chelsea and Fred Marando – without them and their support, Auggie’s Doggies would not exist. Thanks guys!
Roger Thomas – Did you see this on Facebook or in the newsletter? That’s Roger!
Monica Fontana and Zen Bar – Smoothies, Juices and Brain on every day!
Ana Botelho – thanks for the P.A. system!
Kelsi Yankee – thanks for being tall, and I love you more than…
Nick Ochoa – Thanks for pre-event promotion. (Come back, Gypsy King!)
Steve Jobin – Thanks for directing the flow.
Sasha Mabry– you’re terrific, and now everyone knows it!
Amber Magness – my entire staff and so much more. Besides being Auggie’s Doggies new product expert, she’s the genius behind Jersey Girl Yogurt. The next time you’re at Marando Farms, be sure to grab a few quarts. You’ll never taste anything as delicious!
Finally, my great husband, Gary, the love of my life! From building all the displays in the store to pitching in behind the register, Gary’s support and love are invaluable.
And, if you missed this one – stayed tuned! We’ll be planning another Pet Health Fair at the first sign of cooler weather.