28th June, 2010 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
The Humane Society of the United States reminds people that pets can become distressed by the additional noise and commotion involved with the Independence Day holiday. In fact, animal shelters across the country are accustomed to receiving “July 4th” dogs—dogs who run off during fireworks celebrations and are rescued by animal control officers or good Samaritans » Read More
13th May, 2010 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
Nashville Paw Magazine and Loews Vanderbilt Hotel are excited to announce the return of our “Rex in the City” event series! Last year’s events were a big hit, although the rain made rescheduling a hassle. That’s why this year’s events are RAIN OR SHINE, with great covered options in case of soggy weather! Like last year, our 2010 » Read More
16th April, 2010 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
While my foremost passion will always be publishing Nashville Paw Magazine, I got my start in the publishing world writing for national pet magazines such as Animal Fair, Fido Friendly and Tails, Inc. I’ve always had the writing bug (especially when it comes to our animal friends!), which is why I’m excited to be writing » Read More
16th April, 2010 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
Lights flash across the runway and nearby speakers thump out dance grooves as a sassy model struts by in a dress designed by Russian-born Olia Zavozina. But wait—this is no ordinary fashion show. After all, that designer leash so elegantly draped across her bare arm has a Shar Pei tugging at the end of it, » Read More
9th April, 2010 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
EARS Workshop to Train Volunteers to Help Animals in Crisis Organization that helped 84 neglected horses from Cannon County last fall returns to area to recruit new volunteers United Animal Nations (UAN), a national animal protection organization that helped care for the 84 neglected horses rescued from a Cannon County, Tennessee property last fall, is offering » Read More
22nd March, 2010 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
On April 30, the US Postal Service will issue a new 44–cent, Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet special stamp to help raise awareness of the need to adopt shelter pets. During the launch of the stamps, Ellen DeGeneres and Halo: Purely for Pets will be supplying food to 1 million shelter pets at shelters around the country. Read » Read More
22nd February, 2010 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
SPAY DAY Celebrates 16 Years with Hundreds of Events Taking Place Nationwide / Posted courtesy of The Humane Society of the United States Discounted or free spay/neuter services and educational events among the happenings throughout the month of February. The Humane Society of the United States, in partnership with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, is proud to » Read More
13th December, 2009 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
TEXT BY HEATHER DAVIS / NASHVILLE PAW MAGAZINE. PHOTO OF HEATHER DAVIS & MARE BY KATHY ZIEGLER. Today, I spent my Sunday with a barn full of new friends — both two and four legged ones. The HSUS emergency rescue shelter at the TN State Fairgrounds was oddly quiet compared to just a week ago, when droves of people buzzed » Read More
13th December, 2009 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY HEATHER DAVIS / NASHVILLE PAW MAGAZINE. Meet Mr. Happy, a black-and-white spotted saddle horse. Not long ago, he was starving nearly to death, suffering in silence among 83 other horses at a farm in Cannon County, TN. Thankfully, he’s in good hands now. Thanks to the rescue efforts of The Humane Society of the » Read More
19th October, 2009 - Posted by Heather Davis - No Comments
In celebration of National Pit Bull Awareness Day on October 24, Nashville Paw has dedicated our October issue and online features to the bullies! Be sure to check out our bully resource page, featuring education, resources and more… And if you have a bully in your life, be sure to enter our Beautiful Bullies contest! Haven’t seen our » Read More