Saying Good-bye!

If you have not heard the official news, Sara Harley , former owner of the Barking Biscuit is moving to Nova Scotia.

In February Sara sold the Barking Biscuit to Ruth Comeau, an experienced entrepreneur...she has run The Valley Spice Company for the past 10 years and now has started this new adventure and is looking forward to supplying Barking Biscuits to all their fans. Same great recipes and biscuits...no changes there.

The PAWS for Charity team is very sad to see Sara leave, as a friend,fellow entrepreneur and business woman, we have all benefited from our great friendship with Sara. Although we are sad to see Sara go, we wish her only the absolute best for her and her family.

At this time, with the huge transition, the Barking Biscuit new owners have decided to not continue with PAWS for Charity at this time. We wish Ruth all the best with her new venture.

Julie Kelly of Chillydogs.ca, Char Harding of Aroundthehounds.com and Photographer Suzanne Bird will be deciding how to move forward with this wonderful fundraising partnership.

In less than two years the group raised close to four thousand dollars for breast cancer research for the Canadian Cancer Society.

There is no question that Sara was the driving force behind PAWS for Charity and we hope we can make as big a difference as she did in the future. We wish Sara and John all the best on their new lives in Nova Scotia and Sara's new business
www.searchme.etsy.com .

Cheers
Sue Bird

2007 Paws for Charity Donation

On December 31st, we made our 2007 Paws for Charity donation to the Cancer Society - Breast Cancer Research. Thanks to your generous support we raised a total of $1517.50!From left to right: Sara Harley (Barking Biscuit), Sharon (Canadian Cancer Society), Suzanne Bird (Urban Dog Photog), and Julie Kelly (Chilly Dogs). Absent: Char Harding (Around the Hounds)
Photo by 4 year old Anna!

it's getting close...

It's almost time...the PAWS for Charity crew (Julie, Char, Suzanne & Sara) will be making their annual donation to the Canadian Cancer Society - Breast Cancer Research at the end of the month.

This year, we'll also be presenting a cheque sent to us from Marie-Piere. She has made a generous donation on behalf of our Paws for Charity group. Pictured below is Marie-Piere with her new sidekick Sam, and the awesome painting of "Sir Shamrock" in the background (by Doodle Dogs).

We had a great year! We'd like to thank all of our customers for buying our Paws for Charity products. Stay tuned for the final result.

Bark & Fitz Ottawa
You can now pick up your own copy of the perPETual 2 year calendar at their location in Westboro on Richmond Rd.

Sue

Photos from a Fan

Paws for Charity clothing is not just for people! Introducing Sam wearing her Paws for Charity nightshirt...You can purchase clothing for yourself...or your dog...with our Paws for Charity logo (in pink or in black and white or even just plain black print without the round circle) Full proceeds are donated to breast cancer research.Thanks Sam! You look truly fetching!

Calendar Review
"Hi Sue - Just wanted to let you know that the calendars arrived last week & they are gorgeous. I ordered one for myself and another for a Christmas gift. ~ Erin, New Brunswick"

Thanks Erin, Have fun with them and enjoy the photos!
Sue

Calendars are in!

The calendars are ready and are available through my web site Photobysuebird.com under the buy section. Proceeds from the sales of the calendars will be going towards our PAWS for Charity fundraising efforts.

sue