The PET FOSTER PARENTS SUPPORT NETWORK is needed because although the issues we face as Pet Foster Parents and the organizations we volunteer for may be unique, individuals Pet Foster for two primary reasons: 1. To reduce the number of homeless animals in our communities. 2. To find forever homes for the animals who may be thought of as " second chance pets". The contribution Pet Foster's make to their community is unsung. Many homeless and other wise "un adoptable" animals find  their forever homes because of the volunteers who Pet Foster in rescues and established Pet Foster programs in city run and county funded animal shelters.

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Join the Pet Foster Parents Support Network. Be one of the founding members of this unsung group of volunteers . Visit our complementary program website,  Pet Foster Parents 

Support Network. Together we can make a difference. Pet Foster, It's All its Cracked up to Be!

The DOG PARK FUND is a publicly supported fund created to establish and maintain not for profit dog parks in communities across America.

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We want to collaborate with  community organizations, organized non profit groups and individuals interested in establishing and maintaining Dog Parks and with local governments to create and sustain pet safe and pet friendly spaces.  Stay up to date dog park lovers - join the conversation  on Twitter@dogparkfund  Donate to the fund and be recognized as a founding member!

ANIMAL IMAGERY exists in  every aspect of our lives. Animal Images have helped shape our culture, behavior and habits. This unique publication will change the way you picture, imagine and understand how the future or our relationship with animals - domestic, farm, and wild is entwined with the sustainability of our own existence.

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1. Become a  MEMBER  of our unique program Pet Foster Parents Support Network and receive  an annual subscription to Animal Imagery delivered to their door and a free digital download. 2. Contributors who donate  $100.00 to My Darling Theo per year will receive a one year subscription to our unique publication Animal Imagery delivered to your door and a free digital download. 3. Sponsor a page or an edition - the benefits, are huge for your business as we are supported by a wide demographic.  Animal Imagery Magazine: Animals Imagined Through Art, Literature Architecture and More!

What is HUMANE EDUCATION?  What does the term "Animal Welfare" mean to you? Ask this question in a crowded room, coffee shop or on at the dinner table and the answers may surprise you. MRS. PARKER'S DOGGY BOOKS  is a series of diverse tales between humans and animals, animals and animals and animals and nature.  Our inspiration? Oakland Animal Services Rescue dog Mrs. Penelope Parker  -  "Mrs. P" to her friends.  

These  books are a collection of anecdotes, tips and challenges  recounted from spending time with Mrs. P.   Our stories  include observations she has made living with cats and her dog,  LJ. Fricke with whom she intimately engages, and other animals and human acquaintances to teach and influence children and adults about the value and relevance of treating all animals with the dignity and respect they deserve. If you laugh, cry or are moved after reading one of our yarns - we have accomplished my goal.   Mrs. Parker's Doggy Books - Tall Tales from a very small Dog!

THEO'S TOY CHEST - Our online Pet Thrift helps to fund our programs. Search our listings for quality used items for home office or gifting. Become a Direct Seller for My Darling Theo on Ebay and donate a percentage of the sale to our foundation. We are currently looking for a retail space to house our wonderful Pet Thrift items until then, please shop our store on Ebay. Thank you for your generosity - your support goes a long way.                    

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WHAT ITEMS DO YOU OFFER FOR SALE?

We sell quality items new and used our items are never cracked chipped or broken - only items you can use!

WHAT ITEMS CAN I SELL IN BEHALF OF  MY DARLING THEO?

Quality used or new items  for home office or gifting!

HOW CAN I BECOME A DIRECT SELLER FOR MY DARLING THEO?

BECOME A DIRECT SELLER FOR MY DARLING THEO

Resilient Educated  Attentive Dedicated ( READ )  - we want you to  become familiar with,  have access to and share, tools and resources which keep you Animal Welfare Literate. Humane Education can take many forms and requires a multi-cultural approach in order to understand and appreciate how our human  neighbors at home and across the globe  view, act upon and set policy for - the environment, animals and marine life. Additionally, Humane Education is best approached from a multi-disciplinary perspective, why?

Animals are living beings who do not speak ( recognized human languages ) and can not vote ( on laws that affect THEM ) therefore a humane approach to their welfare is needed because if man has "dominion" over all creatures then man should know all there is to know about his avian, four legged, finned  and scaled neighbors if he ( man ) is to thrive and have a sustainable future.  Below additional resources  -  a  growing data base  to help you strengthen your Animal Welfare Literacy skills the more you know the more you can help save lives, prevent abuse, eradicate ignorance.  Animals can not speak be there advocate be patient and have courage,  you can become Animal Welfare Literate!

RESOURCES:

Voiceless - The Animal Protection Institute

Oceans

Birds: Conservation

Dumb Friends League

The Dangers of Keeping Exotic Pets

The National Animal Cruelty Registry

Animal Law Center

Center for Animal Law Studies

The Pet Protect Resources we list ( Shelter Me ) for Women and Children who are living in family shelters and who are part of Domestic Violence Networks are from Dr. Frank R Ascione - the father of the movement.  My Best Friend Pet Protect should be a vital part of your Neighborhood Safety Program because children can not vote and animals can not speak.

Together we can create communities which:  protect, shelter and find  justice for our most vulnerable neighbors, victims of abuse.   SILENCE KILLS - My Best Friend Pet Protect Kids and Pets TOGETHER.

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