Ok, I’m trying to think positively here. I remember hearing that Mother Theresa would not protest against anything, she chose to rally for what she wanted. Like she wouldn’t protest war, but she would rally for peace. So here’s my thinking. I’m all for Michael Vick truly repenting and throwing himself totally into humane education. I […]
Posted on May 21st, 2009
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In 2006, June 2nd was first declared “Kindness for Kate Day” in honor of 8 State Hurricane Kate. This year, on Tuesday, June 2nd, in honor of Kate, please do something to make the world a better place. Plant a flower. Say a prayer. Help somebody. Give hope to a homeless animal. Perform an act of kindness. Collect […]
Posted on May 18th, 2009
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8 State Hurricane Kate is a Gold Medal Winner!! 2009 IPPY Book Awards 8 State Hurricane Kate is a gold medal winner in the Animals/Pets category of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards, aka the “IPPY†Awards! On Friday, May 29th, the 13th Annual IPPY Awards will be presented in NYC on the first evening of this year’s […]
Posted on May 17th, 2009
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“8 State Hurricane Kate: The Journey and Legacy of a Katrina Cattle Dog” is a 2009 Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in the Animals/Pets category! More info at http://www.indieexcellence.com/indie-results-2009.php View the book trailer video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUuzesvf4ss. Please forward this video link to help raise $ for the 8 State Kate Fund and hopefully reach anyone who knew […]
Posted on May 9th, 2009
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Jenny Pavlovic will speak about 8 State Hurricane Kate and Animals as Spiritual Partners Wednesday May 13th 7:10-8:30 pm Unity Unitarian Church 732 Holly Ave St. Paul, MN All are welcome. Optional: You may bring photos of the animals in your life to share during a discussion after the talk. Thank you to Linda Anderson […]
Posted on May 8th, 2009
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8 State Hurricane Kate is a semi-finalist in the Animals/Pets category of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards, affectionately known as the “IPPY” Awards! On Friday, May 29th, the 13th Annual IPPY Awards will be presented in NYC on the first evening of this year’s BookExpo America convention. 8 State Kate is also a ForeWord […]
Posted on May 2nd, 2009
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Meet Jenny Pavlovic Author of 8 State Hurricane Kate at the Minnesota Valley Humane Society Woofer & Hoofer Walk Fundraiser for the Animals Saturday, May 2nd Alimagnet Park, Burnsville, Minnesota  Have your book signed by the author! $5 per book sold will be donated to the Minnesota Valley Humane Society. Click on “Woofer & […]
Posted on April 25th, 2009
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I have a sore arse and shoulders from walking backwards and waving a stick in the air. Dontcha love a long weekend of herding? This evening I took the dogs out for a run. Afterward, Bandit was lying down, panting with his eyes closed. I said, “Wow, did I finally wear you out?” On the word “out”, he […]
Posted on April 20th, 2009
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At www.AngelAnimals.net, they recently asked the question: “Have you had an afterlife sense of a pet’s presence?†Here is my response: My dog Rainbow died suddenly and very unexpectedly. I wasn’t prepared to lose her at the young age of 4 ½. Not long after she passed on, I found a feather that displayed her […]
Posted on April 16th, 2009
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Sharon L. Peters recently wrote in her USA Today column about losing her beloved dog Rufus. She happened to meet Rufus one Saturday when dropping off cans for recycling at the local animal shelter. Sharon adopted Rufus, an older dog, and enjoyed a few good years with him. Her story got me thinking about how […]
Posted on April 13th, 2009
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