FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2008 Online animal radio show sharing the true meaning of Christmas with a huge line up of guests RIO RANCHO, NM December 15, 2008 – Sleigh bells are ringing as children are anticipating the most exciting holiday of the year for them: Christmas. While we all know that this marks the date that most Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, many forget that His birth was in a dark, dank stable surrounded by barn animals that He entered the world. And so, it is fitting that an online radio show, Animal Talk Naturally, will celebrate this 2000 year old event by supporting two nonprofit animal charities and an upcoming documentary film on the eternal lives of animals on their second annual Christmas show with twelve of their former and repeat guests! On December 17, 2008 beginning at 2:30 PM Eastern, Animal Talk Naturally will host a two-hour Season of Giving show through their regular platform on BlogTalk Radio at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/animaltalknaturally to raise funds for Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch ( http://www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org ) - helping rescue horses and kids, Paws and Think ( http://www.pawsandthink.org ) – putting together at-risk shelter dogs with at-risk youth, and Animals in Paradise ( http://www.animalsinparadise.com ) an upcoming documentary film about the eternal lives of animals. Each of the twelve special guests - who are each giving of their time and talent - will share their own unique message during the show, along with Christmas music provided by Jean Wenzel and Mary Buddemeyer-Porter. “We’ve had a lot of support from businesses stepping up to provide giveaways to anyone in our listening audience who donates $50 or more to at least one of the charities or the documentary film during the live two-hour show.” comments Dr. Jeannie Thomason. “Each business that is participating will not only have their name and website mentioned on the show but, they are also receiving an entire year of advertising on our Season of Giving page on Animal Talk Naturally’s Website, ( http://www.animaltalknaturally.com/aseason-of-giving/ ) which will remain on the site until next year’s show!” “We have also received tremendous support from two other radio shows - EFA Artists for Animals www.blogtalkradio.com/blockheadrod (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/EFA ) and also Something About Women (http://www.mykkim.com/default.asp?pid=13256 -a local NM radio show ).” states Dr. Kim Bloomer. “We are hoping that businesses will also donate directly to the charities or the documentary along with the live listening audience during the show. The more the better! The good news is that both charities are 501c3 non-profits so your donations are tax deductible. The documentary film is not a non-profit but whoever donates to Animals In Paradise will have their name listed in the credits and possibly your own piece of video with your pet will be included in the film. Jesus was born into the world to give His life for us. The least we can do is give of our resources to help those less fortunate during this special time and season of giving” To find out more and how you can get involved go to http://www.animaltalknaturally.com/a-season-ofgiving/ ####### Contact: Dr. Jeannie Thomason Animal Talk Naturally http://www.animaltalknaturally.com Phone: 530.347.9211 Email: jeannie@animaltalknaturally.com Page1 Page 2 About Animal Talk Naturally: Celebrating the art of natural animal health, the truth of animal nature and the love of the human/animal bond from a Christian faith-based focus. Veterinary naturopaths Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thomason, now in their fourth year of online talk radio; bring in a wide variety of industry experts to help share the passion Animal Talk Naturally is known for by their audience. Join them bi-weekly for an often passionate, sometimes serious, sometimes funny, but never boring show! You and your animals can be “ears up” for the podcast at www.animaltalknaturally.com .

Animal Talk Naturaly Christmas Show

The Holiday Season: A Time for Giving Online animal radio show hosts a bevy of guests to support two animal charities and an upcoming documentary on animals RIO RANCHO, NM November 14, 2008 – The holidays are upon us with excitement in the air as people bustle about looking for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. One radio show though is hoping that people will choose to give to help animals and children who aren’t as fortunate. The online radio show, Animal Talk Naturally, has pulled together a team of twelve guests for their annual Christmas show to raise funds for two special charities that help both animals and children and one upcoming documentary film on animals. On December 17, 2008 beginning at 2:30 PM Eastern, Animal Talk Naturally will host a two-hour Season of Giving show through their regular platform on BlogTalk Radio at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/animaltalknaturally to raise funds for Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch ( http://www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org ) - helping rescue horses and kids, Paws and Think ( http://www.pawsandthink.org ) – putting together at-risk shelter dogs with at-risk youth, and Animals in Paradise ( http://www.animalsinparadise.com ) an upcoming documentary film about the eternal lives of animals. Each of the twelve special guests - who are each giving of their time and talent - will share a unique message during the show, and there will also be Christmas music provided by Jean Wenzel and Mary Buddemeyer-Porter. The hosts of the show, Dr. Kim Bloomer & Dr. Jeannie Thomason, are asking businesses to get involved and support these very special charities that rely solely on donations to do the work they do. “We’re hoping that businesses will step up and provide giveaways to anyone in our listening audience who donates $50 or more to at least one of the charities or the documentary film during the live two-hour show.” comments Dr. Jeannie Thomason. “Each business who participates will have their name and website mentioned on the show and an entire year of advertising on our Season of Giving page that will remain until next year’s show!” “The businesses can also donate directly to the charities or the documentary along with the live listening audience. The more the better! And the good news is that both charities are 501c3 non-profits so your donations are tax deductible. “states Dr. Kim Bloomer. “The documentary film is not a non-profit but whoever donates will have their name listed in the credits and possibly your own piece of video with your pet will be included in the film. It’s a win-win-win situation for everyone involved so please give generously, it’s far better than receiving anyway! And enjoy the show!” To find out more and how you can get involved go to http://www.animaltalknaturally.com/a-season-of-giving/

I got tagged today...

I got tagged by http://indiscriminatemusings.blogspot.com/ who wanted to know 7 things about me..... lil Ol' me..... Tag Rules: ~ Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog. ~ Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird. ~ Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their name as well as links to their blog. ~ Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. ...and I am adding one more :) Given the Holiday season & the busyness of so many, I grant you absolution from having to pass it on...but it'd be great if you'd still give up some fun things about yourself (or your work) and direct us towards some of your favorite blogs So here we go..... 1. I like sparkly things as all Southern girls do. 2. I like to sew but can't sew from a pattern to save my life.... it's like a person that plays the piano by ear... that's how I play my sewing machine. 3. I am a stubborn soul.... LOL and can border bitchy at times... okay so some times I'm bitchy... 4. I have a business partner and we created dogonwear together after we both got layed off from the same job. 5. I have no husband and no kids,,, it's just me and the dog (jonny) and out various machines,,, computer, singer sewing machine, Tv's, radios... washing machine something is always "ON" at our house!! LOL 6. I love to eat... O and did I say I like sparkly things.... 7. this is my first blog post in a very long time and I should be doing more of this thanx for the tag!!!!! http://www.uniquetreatdogbones.etsy.com/ http://www.uniquegardenessences.blogspot.com/ http://www.roseworkstreasury.etsy.com/ http://www.roseworkstreasury.blogspot.com/ http://www.dorsithillbeads.blogspot.com/ http://www.panoptica.etsy.com/ http://www.panoptica.blogspot.com/ http://www.pigatopia.etsy.com/ http://www.mvegan5.etsy.com/ http://www.mvgan5.blogspot.com/ http://www.beadedtail.etsy.com/ http://www.beadedtail.blogspot.com/ http://indiesmiles.com/animals/animals

Double Wammy Project

Okay, everyone, are we ready for another project?!!!!! It's a "DOUBLE WHAMMY"!!!EFA is taking on TWO projects for September and October! Some of us are doing one, and some are doing both :)(1) We're making cage comforters or sending blankets for The Highland County (Ohio) Humane Society Animal Shelter - they really need these!(2) We're making comfort blankets and toys for the Pittie Love pit bulls which are currently in foster homes awaiting their forever homes.Dates for this double whammy project will be from *NOW* until October 25.In case you're wondering what a cage comforter is - here are some directions courtesy of Animal Alliance NYC (check out their site!) http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/supportus/comforters.htm Learn more about the EFA Fall project, including more ways to help, on the EFA website: http://efaartistshelpinganimals.org/index.php/other-projects/117-fall-2008/318-efa-fall-2008-project- and post updates on your progress here!

Wrap them in Love blankets

How to Make a Cage Comforter
Size of Finished Comforter:
14x20" or 12x18" (sizes don't have to be exact)
Materials
Fabric for Outside of the Comforter:
• Cotton, fleece, and poly blends work well for outside
• Fabric needs to be washable in hot/warm water (for washing at shelter)
• Ideally with no color fade at warm to hot temperatures in the machine
Padding for Inside the Comforter
• A little poly fill or other padding for padding inside
• Innards from old comforters/pillows/mattress pads work well; padding doesn't need to be thick — just enough for the pet to have a little cushion)
Tip: Good inexpensive sources of materials include thrift store comforters, crib bumpers (great source for cheap poly fill), flannel sheets, quilts, baby/receiving blankets, old pajama bottoms, table cloths, or bathrobes. Please wash materials before sewing.
Construction
Construction: Feel free to try your own method, but "pillowcase-style" often works best:
1) Cut two pieces of material to use as top and bottom of the outside of the comforter
2) Place the two pieces of fabric one on top of the other
3) Make sure the "wrong" side of both pieces of fabric are facing out
4) Sew 3 sides together
5) Turn inside out so that the "right" side of fabric is facing out
6) Insert a bit of cotton batting or fluffy material
7) Fold over and sew the fourth seam
8) Secure the poly fill by sewing an inner seam (like quilting) around all 4 sides and/or sewing a middle seam with the machine (this is so that the filling doesn't bunch up when washed).

http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/about_us.php

July project = “Wrap them up” The doggies need blankets!!!! We got a special request from a special Place. The http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/our_dogs.php has requested Doggie blankets and help in general. There is an overflow of strays right now and these guys place them free of charge with recipients nationwide and in Canada. Your contribution to this project could make a HUGE impact in us helping them rescue unwanted dogs and train them to help others. With your generosity, you are doing so much more than just helping a stray, you are making an investment in developing an extraordinary life-long, human-animal partnership and team. So here’s the deal: To whom ever wants to get involved……. You can make this blanket from old clothes you were going to donate, Or destash your fabric (come on you know you need to), you may knit crotchet, fabric paint (non-toxic),fabric markers, quilt it, whatever your talent may be. It can be any size, as they help all sizes, you may send how ever many you want. I would really like to make an impact… please don’t be shy jump right in with a big OL’ “Can do” Please be sure to give it your autograph and include your shop name and addy Somewhere on the blanket promote the Etsy for Animals teams as These doggies might get to take these blankies home with them. Doggie sweaters are also needed sizes small-medium. Those who don’t want to do Blankets can do Toys: Doggie toys are also on the list and are used for the enrichment, enhancement, and motivation of the dogs in training, including but not limited to dog toys and treats, agility equipment, and outdoor play equipment. Same deal include your name, shop name, and etsy addy Those who simply want to donate something to their store to help them to Raise funds can do that as well…. Again make sure you include your shop Name, your name, and your shop addy…send business cards as well with the Items you are sending in. The lady whom we are working with is Pam Slater: you may see her Postings from time to time in my blog or on Etsy (I’m gonna get her hooked) She is the Development Director so please address all items like this : Attn: Pam Slater Dogs for the Deaf 10175 Wheeler Road Central Point, OR 97502 From: Etsy For Animals Your Name/Shop name Your return address Please keep us all informed in this thread about what you are doing, or mailing, Please take pictures and let us know so we can pat you on the back and put you On a list of special people. I thank you all so much for your help in advance, I know you all will reach out Judging by how our last round robin project went. Fantastico!!!!!!Who knows what’s happening for August?????????

EFA Quilt Project continues

Round Robin for EFA TEAM!!! This quilt will be very special, because everyone will have had a hand in it. Each member who chooses to get involved will have 4 weeks to complete one 12” + 2”border quilt block. This quilt’s them is “EFA” so each Block will be fashioned that way…the letters E F A doesn’t matter how you do it, be as creative as you would like on your 12” block but please keep the borders clear for adjoining to the next block. This quilt’s color scheme is “Bold” so please think “Bold” when choosing fabrics from your stash to use. I’ll say it again, it’s your block, get as creative as you would like as long as the Letters “EFA” appear within your 12” On the bottom of your side of your block, in the border area, only the top inch portion, please include your name, and your Etsy Shop address. Again, get creative, you can use iron-on lettering, beads, embroidery, appliqué, fabric paint, whatever you choose to use please make sure it will hold up with the many years of love this quilt will bring to the person who purchases it. On the back side of the block please include the charity you choose to support through your shop and your Etsy store address . Please be sure to stay off the border section on the back side. When your block is mailed it must be completed, it must be quilted and squared and ready to be assembled into the quilt. (P.S. if you don’t know how or don’t like to quilt you may be able to network a friend within the group to help you, teach you, or maybe complete that portion for you) All blocks will be mailed back to Dogonwear>>>AKA Gena, then it will be assembled into the final quilt and be posted in the blog for all of us to see. Also it is up to each individual to take photos of their block for the blog… A special page will be erected (as soon as I fined help with it…LOL)for the quilt blocks to be shown as they are completed. It should be lots of fun to see them show up on line and then see your block combined into the quilt. The Quilt will be sold to generate $ for promotional items for the EFA team. Of course with a hefty price due to all of our famous signatures as prized #1, fabulously creative world-renound Artist. Please represent your talents, draw, and paint, sew, express yourself but please make sure it is permanent. Depending on the amount of Blocks we receive will determine the final size of the quilt or # of quilts! 12” Block means it should be 12” in length and width, making a perfect square. Then add a 2” border all the way around Add batting and a backing… please leave enough batting to run to the edges on all sides border ( so cut the batting at 14”) Do not quilt the Border! Just add your name and shop addy in the bottom top inch portion (this means you have a 12”x1” Space to use. Be sure to leave the bottom inch loose for adjoining to the next block. These Blocks are special – you may want to get a tracking number I will send each of you a convo in Etsy to let you know it has been received Please send your questions to Dogonwear through Etsy. Convo me when ready to mail for the address