#TravelTuesday: St. Martin

Today we're kicking off a new #TravelTuesday feature in our PawZaar blog highlighting destinations we've covered in our guidebooks that are also home to pet rescues where you can volunteer (or even adopt) during your vacation.

First up: the Caribbean island of St. Martin, shared by French St. Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten. Not only will you find rescues here but many travelers also bring their pets along for a tropical vacation. Please check out our blog post for info and photos: www.pawzaar.com/blogs/news/shopping-in-st-martin

Feature Your Dog as Paw of the Day - and Win a $50 Shopping Spree!

We're excited to announce our new Paw of the Day feature on PawZaar!

Every week day, we're going to feature a pet on PawZaar.com–and on our social media pages including DogTipper's Facebook and Twitter accounts!

We'd like to feature YOUR dog! It only takes a moment to share your dog's photo and details on our easy form. Please visit our Paw of the Day form, upload a photo or two, and share a bit about your dog. That's it! We'll email you if your dog is scheduled to be an upcoming Paw of the Day!

AND every month, one lucky entrant will win a special prize pack. This month, the winner will receive a $50 PawZaar shopping spree! We'll draw the winner on July 15!

We can't wait to see photos of your dog. Here's the entry page:

http://www.pawzaar.com/pages/paw-of-the-day

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Washington Dog Lovers: Get Ready for the #DogFilmFestivalSEATTLE

Consistently ranked as one of the nation's most dog-friendly cities, on June 26th film fans will flock to Seattle for the Dog Film Festival - a family- AND Fido-friendly big-screen celebration of our buddies who bark that helps a paws cause in the process.

Tickets can be purchased for one or both of the 90-minute programs. Certain to charm canine-loving children, the first screening features more than 10 light-hearted narrative and animated shorts, among them photographer William Wegman's 30-minute comical clip “The Hardly Boys in Hardly Gold,” which shines a spotlight on the acting chops of his own costume-clad Weimaraners.

Other Spot-centric cinematic offerings include “The Lewis Lectures,” an animated presentation that provides answers to the public's canine-themed questions; “Beta,” a tale that answers questions about canines; and “Useful Dog Tricks,” a tongue-in-cheek look at the ways a dog can help around the house.

For more sophisticated pup-themed programs, the second screening features a series of 14 short documentaries, narratives and subtitled short films.  Attendees will watch “Second Chances,” a PBS film which highlights the work of incarcerated women who train former shelter dogs to become service dogs; “New York Dog Concierge,” in which the camera chronicles a dog walker who picks up more than 20 dogs from city apartments; and “La Vie d'un Chien,” a sci-fi flick about a scientist who transforms himself into a dog.

A happening with a lot of heart, 50 percent of the net proceeds from The Seattle Dog Film Festival will benefit Seattle Humane, a non-profit organization which saves the lives of more than 7,000 companion animals each year. Hoping to land a starring role in the live of a loving pet parent, some of Seattle Humane's adorable adoptables will be attending the festival.

Tickets: $20 for each showing

When: Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Where: The SIFF Theater Uptown 1 at 511 Queen Anne Avenue North in Seattle, Washington

For more information:

• visit dogfilmfestival.com for a list of upcoming destinations


• visit dogfilmfestival.com/destinations/seattle-wa to purchase tickets to the Seattle event

DogTipper is proud to be a media sponsor of the Dog Film Festival.

Don't Miss This Weekend's Free Friendship Bracelets!

We've got several announcements for our PawZaar store this weekend!

• Don't miss our free friendship bracelets–two with every order, through Sunday! Their bright colors are a great way to celebrate summer as well as the friendship of our four-legged family members.


• Check out our new dog breed cookie cutter collections! You'll find them all in our Home section on PawZaar: look for I Heart Collies, I Heart Black Labs, I Heart Dachshunds and many more!


• Save 20% this weekend on everything in our Guatemala Collection: dog walker bags, puppet sets, water bottle totes, and more! Use coupon code FRIENDSHIP at checkout to save between now and Sunday night.

Happy shopping!

Fido + Fluffy's #FreebieFriday Prepares for the Heat

Well, summer is suddenly upon us. After weeks (and weeks) of rain, we finally have the heat which we knew would arrive. The only thing surprising is just how quickly we can move from flooding rain to nearly 100 degree heat.

With the sudden heat, Tiki's received a home haircut and is now much happier; I can really tell that she's more comfortable, even on these hot and very humid days.

Hot days mean a great chance to hang out indoors and to enjoy entering some giveaways! This week's Fido + Fluffy's Freebie Friday blog hop which we co-host with To Dog With Love and CatTipper offers a rundown of the many pet-themed giveaways underway right now across the web.

If you're a blogger with a pet-related giveaway, be sure to link up! Please link directly to your giveaway, not to your home page. (PLEASE don't link to non-giveaway posts.) We post a new blog hop every Thursday afternoon at 4pm ET.

Disclaimer: Each giveaway has its own entry rules. CatTipper, To Dog With Love, and DogTipper assume no responsibility for the legality of the rules governing the listings on other sites and giveaways that are posted here. We simply provide this forum as a gathering place for pet product giveaways to be offered. Fulfillment of each giveaway is done by the blog conducting the giveaway, not by the hosts of this giveaway hop; please contact the giveaway host with any questions regarding a giveaway or giveaway prize.

Animal Haven Celebrates Star-Studded Facility Opening

Since opening its doors in 1967, the New York City-based Animal Haven has offered homeless dogs and cats in the Tri-State area a new start in life. Recently the renowned non-profit celebrated its impending new start in a different location with a VIP party for a paws cause.

Animal Haven lost its lease at its previous location in late 2015, but soon adorable adoptables can meet potential pet parents at the shelter's new state-of-the-art facility in downtown Manhattan at 200 Centre Street (two blocks away from Animal Haven's first venue.)

To mark the new chapter in the history of Animal Haven, fans of Fidos and felines gathered at NOMO Soho on June 8th for the “Pet Me: Shelter Opening Celebration.” The swank soiree included a silent auction, tasty treats for attendees, and food for the soul thanks to the cuddly, adoptable canines in the “Pet Me” lounge.

Several celebrities used their star wattage to shine a spotlight on Animal Haven's efforts to raise funds for the shelter's remaining costs, including:

Nicky Hilton Rothschild

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Men's wear designer/pet clothing designer John Bartlett (who is also the founder of the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, named in loving memory of Barlett's late three-legged Pit Bull)

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Georgina Bloomberg

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and red carpet Rovers Marnie the Dog

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…and Chloe Kardoggian

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Designed to save the lives of even more companion animals who are facing their fate in kill shelters, the new 6,500 square foot, two level facility will include two large cat rooms , 22 rooms for dogs, multiple dog runs, rooms where potential pet parents can get to know a dog or cat in a tranquil setting, veterinarian technician stations, examinations rooms, and much more.

The following video from The Wall Street Journal offers a look at the celebration: