the Vampire Diaries

We were lucky to be able to participate in another great opportunity that came up recently through The Artisan Group.  We were able to secure a spot that allowed us to create an item for the hit show the Vampire Diaries on the CW.  The item we created is Salavatore's Necklace named after the characters Stefan and Damon Salvatore, the two vampire brothers on the show.  If our necklace is picked by the stylist, it will appear on an episode.  Keep your paws crossed!!!

Link to the Vampire Diaries website

Device to Help Small Dogs by Labavenger

A pawsome device that keeps small dogs behind fences

 

Have a small breed dog? Then you know what is like to worry because your fence cannot keep him inside your house. Small dogs can easily squeeze through the standard 4 inch  openings of picket style fences and balcony/deck railing. 

But now thanks to the Safe Behind Bars Adjustable Harness by Dog-gamutt those worries are over. Small dogs can play inside your yard and you can relax knowing they cannot escape. 

However eventough this harness is a pawsome  product, I  recommend you also buy a good pet gps  and have your pets microchipped by a vet you trust. The combination of all these devices will keep you completely stress free when playing with your small dog on your yard.Please watch your  pets closely all the time  even if you think they are safe, these pawsome devices cannot prevent pet kidnapping and other tragedies from happenning. 

Hope these tips helped.  

Source: http://www.dog-gamutt.com/

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Healing Hearts Small Animal Rescue by Labavenger

 

Healing Hearts Small Animal Rescue, Inc : A safe place for small animals 

We as humans often tend to forget that there are animals out there that need help. And when we do think of helping animals most of us focus only on dogs and cats. There is nothing wrong with saving dogs and cats, but there are many abused farm, circus, and lab tests animals that very few people seem to care about. Same thing happens with bunnies, hamsters,etc  and that is where Healing Hearts Small Animal Rescue, Inc comes in.

So if you had a spiritual awakening and all of the sudden realize that God or whoever you believe in created dogs, cats and all other animals, then visit this link  to help. Please if you can´t donate you can always contact them at healingheartrescue@yahoo.com and ask them if you can volunteer at their shelter, how to help hurt or abandoned animals, etc.

Please remember that all animals give us so much and in return they only ask for love and respect. So please adopt/foster or rescue abused or abandoned animals. Do some research and  contact a real Animal Rescue so they can help the animal. 

Source: Healing Hearts Small Animal Rescue, Inc 

Pictures: Healing Hearts Small Animal Rescue, Inc 

Nair & Bjorn to Participate in Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of The 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards

Nair & Bjorn is pleased to announce, in association with The Artisan Group, they will participate in a luxury gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on September 21-22, 2012 at an exclusive location in Hollywood, California, in honor of The 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards.

The bracelet created especially for the GBK 2012 Primetime Emmys Celebrity Gift is the Silver Midnight Bracelet. It is made of a gunmetal finish parallel curb chain with an antique lead-free silver plated clock toggle, antique silver collage pendant and adorned with a mixture of Swarovski crystal beads and their signature paw print charm.

Online PR News – 04-September-2012 –Our Silver Midnight Necklace will be prominently featured on display at The Artisan Group’s exhibit and all attending celebrities will receive our Silver Midnight Bracelet in their swag bags. This event will also be attended by nearly fifty media outlets.

Nair & Bjorn was started in Southern California over a year ago by combining two passions, the love to create handmade women’s/girl’s accessories and an unconditional love of dogs. The inspiration behind the business is Mowgli, an adorable terrier mix that was a stray they found while walking over 2 years ago, on Valentine’s Day. In addition, Spector & her husband, Ram Nair, recently volunteered to foster a rescue dog that was going to be euthanized named Nick by Barks of Love Animal Rescue because he was saved in the “nick” of time. They fell so in love with Nick that they have just adopted him.

The accessories Nair & Bjorn make by hand include sandals, clips, bobby pins, rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Owner and Creative Designer Kimberly Spector, strives to create unique, stylish and fun items that give back because unfortunately, not every dog is blessed to have a home. With every purchase, 5% of the proceeds are donated to no-kill shelters to help provide rescue dogs with a better life. As their company grows, they would like to donate a larger percentage of the proceeds to no-kill shelters. Their mantra is Shop. Donate. Make A Difference. They hope to make a huge difference and to bring about awareness for all rescue animals eventually, throughout the world. They believe that every dog deserves a home and every home should have a dog…it will forever change your life.

Nair & Bjorn created their Silver Midnight Bracelet especially for the GBK Emmy Awards Celebrity Gift and it will also be available to purchase on their website along with their Silver Midnight Necklace that was created for the EMMY Display. Since becoming a member of The Artisan Group, they have also created items especially for celebrities Sarah Jessica Parker, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Lachey, Alison Sweeney and most recently, is designing a piece especially for the hit show Pretty Little Liars.

To learn more about Nair & Bjorn and their products, or their participation in this exclusive event, visit http://www.nairandbjorn.com, call (951) 288-8355 or email info@nairandbjorn.com.

Kimberly A. Spector, Nair & Bjorn’s sole proprietor, is a resident of Eastvale, CA

For press inquiries regarding The Artisan Group, please visit http://theartisangroup.org or email press@theartisangroup.org.

About Nair & Bjorn

Owner and Creative Designer Kimberly Spector started the business over a year ago with their website going live this past October. Spector has loved animals, especially dogs for as long as she can remember. Nair & Bjorn strives to make wonderful accessories with the utmost creativity keeping in mind one of their main goals, giving back. People who love dogs and are looking for unique, stylish and "pawsome" womens/girls accessories, please visit the http://www.nairandbjorn.com website. Shop. Donate. Make A Difference.

Items Designed Especially for Actress Alison Sweeney

We are so excited that through The Artisan Group we were able to design an item especially for Days of Our Lives actress Alison Sweeney.  http://www.alisonsweeney.com/ We just finished it and shipped it out today.  We designed a "Tutti Frutti" Necklace and matching Ring with multi-colored Swarovski crystals.  We hope she likes it! 

Pilots N Paws by Labavenger

 

Pilots N Paws: A Pawstastic Dog rescue

Have you ever wanted to adopt/foster or rescue a dog that is located in a state far away from you? Are you a rescue trying to send a dog to a pet loving familiy? Well, Pilots N Paws has the answer. Forget about car transport, Pilots N Paws takes dogs by plane to their new homes free of charge.

If you work/volunteer at a rescue please take a look at these guidelines  

For detailed info on how to request transport for a dog visit this section on the Pilots N Paws site.

Want to contact them before requesting transport? Then please go to the about tab of their page.

Picture: Pilots N Paws 

Source: Pilots N Paws 

Dog TV by Labavenger

Dog TV: Seriously? Is this a substitute for the human - dog bond? 

http://youtu.be/5-dc14lNzwY

 

A channel for dogs that shows 3 to 6 minute expert approved programs? Grassy fields, beautiful sceneries, humans petting dogs, and bouncing balls are just a few of the images your beloved pet will be exposed to. But is this right for your dog? Is it a replacement for the human-dog interaction and loving bond ? The answer is never, but don´t take my word for it. 

Here is what a true expert has to say about this dog channel: ¨“I think a lot of this is to make us feel better as opposed to making the pet happier,” said Dr. Ann E. Hohenhaus, a staff veterinarian for the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan. “Your pet needs adequate exercise and an interesting environment.You cannot just put on the TV and hope your dog is going to get better.”

Still, if the dog is paying attention to the screen, odds are it likes what it sees. “If the dog wasn’t enjoying it, he would find something else to do, like nibble on the end of a sofa,” Dr. Hohenhaus said. In that way, dog-oriented shows “could be a component” in a program designed to alleviate separation anxiety.

Well I think this is cristal clear, a dog channel is NOT and will  NEVER be a replacement for the human - dog play time and loving moments. Please do some research and ask a vet you trust before deciding wether your pet should be watching this or not !

Source: http://dogtv.com

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