Update: Candy's Pups Have Been Adopted!

We have wonderful news.  Candy's puppies (below) have been adopted.  Now, we are just looking for a loving home for Candy mama.
Thanks to Sonya Sellers, Texas Dogs & Cats, all the fosterers, and the adopters!

Rescue Groups at Doggy Party on the Plaza

We saw several of our pup pals when we attended the 3rd Annual Doggy Party on the Plaza, this Saturday, April 21, at CityCentre hosted by PetTalk.  We saw celebrity emcees-- Deborah Duncan of Great Day Houston, Casey Curry of ABC's Channel 13 News,  and Laura Reynolds on Mix 95 along with over 50 vendors who showcased all-things-dog and raised money and awareness for local rescue groups like Lucky Dog Rescue and Lone Star Shih-Tzu and Lhasa Apso (who also organized an amazing raffle). There was also a RESCUE LANE and about a dozen adoption booths.  We also saw a no-kill awareness booth for Friends For Life.

It was good to see that the City of Houston was there. BARC and the Mayor Annise Parker was the Grand Marshal of the Rescue Me! Parade competition.  Eight area rescues competed for more than $6,000 in prizes for their rescue program including veterinary care, pet food, grooming, training, and boarding donated by incredible local pet businesses.

It was the most beautiful day in Houston and a perfect day to make a difference by caring and saving lives by supporting the rescue groups.  The event was sponsored by Houston Dog Ranch, Arne’s Warehouse, Petco and Carter’s Pet Depot. Waste removal provided by All About Doody.  Thanks to all the volunteers, non-profits, and businesses for the well-organized, dog-friendly event.

Mom and Pups Rescued and in Need of Foster and Adopters

HUGE FAVOR! Please cross post and network. She and her babies lives are at HIGH RISK of dying. We need a foster home ASAP. While driving around the Heights with Sonya Wilkinson Sellers, a dog stopped in front of the truck and would not move. She was full of milk, so we looked around to see where she came from. That's when we saw the most horrific thing- one very weak pup was covered in more than 30 flies laying eggs and biting her. We found the other 4 pups under a tree. Mama is very sweet and was so skinny. The owner of the property want her and the pups gone ASAP. They called Animal Control and they will be by Friday to pick them up. They don't stand a chance of living, since it will be a OTI. Contact me or Sonya ASAP.

Lucky Dog and Bravo TV Top Chef Just Desserts Star Rebecca Masson

Sweet & Savory Fundraiser on 4/1 by Bravo TV Chef for Lucky Dog Rescue

It's on! Tickets just went on sale! Get yours asap at www.luckyrescue.org because we will be sold out in no time! Special thanks to Fluff Bake Bar's Becky Masson for lining up celebrity chefs from all over the country to support Lucky Dog Rescue!!!

Uggie Crowned Top Dog at Golden Collar Awards - ABC News

Uggie Crowned Top Dog at Golden Collar Awards - ABC News

Much to no one's surprise, Uggie, the beloved Jack Russell terrier that starred in the Oscar-nominated film "The Artist," won best dog at the first ever Golden Collar awards, which were held in Los Angeles Monday night.Dog News Daily, a website that covers famous dogs in Hollywood, organized the awards show to honor the canines' performances in film and television.Celebrity humans and canines alike attended the red-carpet event, which included director Martin Scorsese via video, despite having a previous despute with the awards show over its omission of Blackie, the Doberman from "Hugo."But in a year in which a host of four-legged actors starred in Oscar-nominated films, this was one awards show that went completely to the dogs. Here is a list of the Golden Collar Awards winners.

As expected, Uggie, who starred with actor Jean Dujardin in "The Artist," was awarded the crystal encrusted collar for best dog in a film.Uggie became a darling of the big screen with his role in the silent film, and there are plenty of folks --more than 11,000 on Movieline.com's Facebook page at last count -- who thought he ought to be considered for an Oscar.The proud pooch, who sported a mock tuxedo for the Golden Collar awards, was also nominated for his work as Queenie in "Water for Elephants."His trainer Omar Von Mueller told the Associated Press that he is a "great performer, but he's also a family member." The 10-year-old canine has "mystery shaking syndrome" and will retire after this year.Shown here are Uggie's "Artist" co-stars James Cromwell, Missi Pyle and Beth Grant, who were also at the event."I'm delighted to be here, because I owe my career to a pig," Cromwell said, referring to the 1995 film "Babe" in which he played a farmer.

Where to Go for Valentine's Treats

By Sarah Rufca at CultureMap

02.11.12 | 08:45 am

Look, guys (and girls): Valentine's Day just isn't that hard.
You don't have to think outside the box or order something like a pajamagram. (Seriously, do not ever order anyone a pajamagram. Unless the message you are sending is "I don't ever want to see you naked again.")
Flowers. Candy. Kisses. Boom. Done.
I'm going to leave you to your own devices on the kissing and I know better than to predict flower preferences, but here's a quick list of where to get some of the best sweet treats in town.

Fluff Bake Bar
Fluff and Fat Cat Creamery are teaming up on a Valentine's Day bake sale to benefit Lucky Dog Rescue, with cupcakes, cookies (including Rebecca Masson's famed fluffernutters) and vanilla ice cream with chocolate covered cherries. Pick-ups are available every day until Feb. 14, but orders must be placed ASAP.