SALI had our first community event Sunday June 28th. Dogs were bathed, brushed, and nails clipped. There was a steady stream of dogs from 10:00 until 3:30. Then we had a wait list of up to 7 dogs. Small, medium, large, we lost count of the number of dogs washed, but it must have been more than 50!

Here's what Walter thought of having to wait for his bath.

There were also raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw. Free gift was given out and an automatic entry to win one free first-year membership to ...

A doggone inspiring fitness taleSee video of participaction tv commercial - click hereMon, 08 Jun 2009 14:22:01 GMTBrantford Expositor, June 8, 2009. By CARY CASTAGNA,

The motivation to get off your duff and exercise on a regular basis--even on those lazy days you'd rather slouch on the couch or hibernate under the bed sheets--takes many forms.

For Diane Lawes, constant inspiration comes from a loyal four-legged friend she considers her very own personal trainer.

He's a standard American Eskim...

SALI was at the Dog Day Afternoon May 31st in Vancouver and thought it was crazy fun. Everything you could imagine to do with dogs!

We also took in the Van Style Pet Fashion Event. Here is a pic from the "Cat" Walk

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Crescent Park student takes a stand

Photo courtesy Jane Goodall Institute

By Tracy Holmes - Peace Arch News

Published: April 30, 2009 3:00 PM

Updated: May 01, 2009 3:52 PM

Twelve-year-old Kali Brauckmann has always had a heart for animals, whether furred, feathered or covered in scales.As a youngster, the Crescent Park Elementary student would shelter creatures wounded by traffic or the family cat, nursing them back to health or, with the help of her parents, getting them the help they needed...

Come see dogs on a cat walk, enter your dog in the best dressed dog parade and help a good cause.

Donations from event will go to SAINTS (Senior Animals in Need Today Society) in Mission.

Stay tuned. SALI will be there and will post pictures here....