Kids Club E-newsletter

Hey kids!

 

 

My name is Alex, I’m the new Kids Club Coordinator. I’m super excited to be working at Dogs Life because I love dogs! I have a six-year-old Chihuahua named Jessy and I hope to get lots more puppies when I have enough room for them to play in.

Anyways enough about me, I’ve put together some cool Pooch news for you dog-lovers about Twilight star Kellan Lutz and his pup, how to get rid of nerves when reading with a Reading Lab keep reading to see what pawsome prizes you could win this month in Dogs Life.

 

 

Catch ya soon!

 

Alex – Kids Club Coordinator

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This vampire doesn't mind dogs

 

Twilight saga star Kellan Lutz, who plays Emmett Cullen, has joined forces with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and rescued a mixed breed pup.

Taking a completely different stance on dogs from his wolf hating character in the Twilight, he seems to love pooches and want to help out as many as possible.

Kellan named his new pup, Kola, is so passionate about helping homeless animals that he and Kola are starring in an "Adopt, Don't Buy" advertisement to urge people to rescue homeless dogs rather than buy them from pet stores.

Says Kellan, "It's our job to take animals under our wing, take care of them and give them a place to live."

What a guy! If you’re interested in adopting a pet visit www.rspca.org.au

 

  

Can you handle owning a Marmaduke?

Great news! The movie Marmaduke comes out this month! Yipee! He looks so cute and funny, but looking after a dog is hard work. Here are some tips to see if your family could handle owning a Great Dane like Marmaduke...

1) Great Danes generally weigh 56 to 92 kilos at adulthood.
2) At 6 months old, a Great Dane can knock you down the stairs if it jumps on you.
3) They may be cute but some dogs can be destructive. They'll chew on anything and everything even furniture and clothing.

4) They eat up to two bags 20 kilo dog food per month.
5) Great Danes love cuddles and thrive on constant companionship.
6) If the dog is accustomed to being in air-conditioning, he or she can be very susceptible to heat stroke.

7)Like Marmaduke, they are very friendly and social dogs.

8) Although these dogs are big, as they get older they can suffer from joint problems, so it is advisable to gradually decrease high impact exercise as they get older.

Reading Labs

 

Move over bookworms, the Reading Labs are here! Assistance Dogs Australia has set up a program to help kids who have trouble reading.
 Assistance Dogs in the community visit schools with their recipients and help students with reading difficulties.

While they may look like your average balls of fur, don’t judge a book by its cover – these pups can achieve anything!

 “The idea of the program is that children read to the dogs, who not only make reading more fun, but who provide a non judgemental audience” says Assistance Dogs Australia’s Top Dog, Richard Lord.

If you are interested in getting a Reading Lab visit to your school or if you know a an assistance dog handler that would be interested in helping with the program email Assistance Dogs Australia on info@assistancedogs.org.au

Three cool things to do this month...

#1 THE DARWIN ROYAL SHOW

July 2
If you love animals, then you’ll love the Darwin Royal Show. Learn about pets, animals and agriculture. Enjoy the stalls and displays; it’s a great day out for the whole family.

Visit www.darwinshow.com.au for more info.

#2 GUIDE DOGS QUEENSLAND OPEN DAY

July 4
Support Guide Dogs QLD by attending the open day at the small cost of a gold coin donation. Learn about the fantastic work guide dogs do, how to sponsor a guide dog and even how to train a guide dog. Enjoy the concert and rides too!
Visit www.guidedogsqld.com.au for more info

#3 FIRST AID FOR PETS

July 14
It’s not just humans that need first aid when we’re hurt. Learn how to take action when your pooch is hurt or sick at the RSPCA’s First Aid for Pets seminar in Burwood East, Victoria.
To make a booking into this info session please visit www.rspcavic.org/events

 

Tell us about your dog…                                                     

Tickle me Elmo

This is what Ewan from NSW had to say about his puppy, Elmo. “Elmo loves giving cuddles, is great company and is so cute. He is my best mate!”

Do you think your precious pooch is the best pet in the world? Or have a barking mad story to tell us? Then we want to know about it!
     Tell us all about your furry friend by flicking an email to dogslife@universalmagazines.com.au with the subject heading “Kids Club: Tell us about your dog…”. And don’t forget to send a happy snap too!

PAW-TASTIC PRIZES

 

What are we giving away this month? Thanks our friend Spot the dog, we’ve got one Spot prize pack to giveaway that includes four Spot books! If that’s not enough get a load of this! 
     Flick to page 92 of Dogs Life #102 Jul/Aug 2010 (OUT NOW!) to find out how you can be a winner!