Purpose: Annual Educational Symposium, Fundraiser, and Enriching Children's Program. Goal: Enlighten pet parents and professionals animal welfare heroes, veterinary staff, students and all animal lovers to the importance of preventative care, how to achieve and maintain health, wellness and quality of life; the ability to heal with food; raise awareness to less invasive alternative therapies; a
nd the benefits of holistic and integrative care. Attend an empowering day of interactive educational lectures, hands-on demonstrations, speak with veterinary professionals, visit exhibitors, receive product samples, information about services for your pet and take part in a community service project. Bring your children to learn about love, respect and the proper care animals require, and enjoy this community-wide event raising money for The Boo Tiki Fund, a nonprofit 501 (c)3 charity helping family pets receive veterinary care. Five Interactive Lecture Topics Crucial for Achieving Health and Wellness and Improving Quality of Life for your Beloved Pets:
- Nutrition - Feeding for Optimal Health, Dr. Lisa Aumiller, HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service
- Feline Wellness - Dr. Lisa Aumiller
- Dental Health - Quality of Life - Dr. John Lewis, NorthStar VETS
- Pet First Aid - Common Pet Emergencies - Dr. Joshua Portner, NorthStar VETS
- AARP - Assessment, Assistance, Rehabilitation & Pain Management for the Senior Pet - Dr. Russell Howe-Smith, PetPT
Children's Program Includes:
Basic Care for your Pet
Why Your Pet Goes to the Vet
Turtle Talks, Upcycle Art, and Learning about the Environment through Enrichment and Fun - The Turtle Lady, Cindy Pierson
Story Time & Reading to Therapy Dogs from Tri-State K-9 Crisis Response Team
How to Properly Greet a Dog
Fire Prevention with Palmyra Fire Department and Palmyra Office of Emergency Management
Mike & Rebecca O’Donnell, Founders of the Boo Tiki Fund, will be present to share their story, the mission statement of the Fund and some happy stories of pets whom have received assistance. (Read more about the Boo Tiki Fund below.) Meet our featured local nonprofit foundation, THE WUFF HOUSE, INC., recipient of our community service project. We'll be collecting pet food to support their mobile pet food pantry in Palmyra, which provides help for all Burlington County Residents' pets. Speak with NAPPS, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, to learn about Pet Parent Memberships and the many resources they have available. Enjoy a complimentary lunch, fill your bag with samples, sponsored giveaways and possibly win a lovely prize in the Chinese Auction. You may even hear yourself broadcasted on WFYL 1180 AM Pet Chat Radio Show from the Symposium! Visit the exhibitors and learn about their quality products and professional services for your pet. It is a wonderful day for all who attend and there's something from which we may all benefit! Submit a photo in the Precious Pets and Special People Photo Section of the Symposium Program as a tribute in memory of a beloved furry angel, honor a special lovie or veterinary professional, send get well or birthday wishes, etc. These will also be posted on the symposium web page and pages. The donation amount is $25 per photo for 1/4 page of 8.5" x 11"
Get your tickets for the 50/50... we want you to keep the money, not donate it back! For more information about the symposium, visit our web page: http://www.ivegotthescoopllc.net/2016-SYMPOSIUM.html
Recipient of Symposium Donations: 501(C) 3 Non-profit Charity "The Boo Tiki Fund"
“Our mission is simple. Our compassion is real. Aid the animal in need.”
"The Boo Tiki Fund’s goal is to keep the animals in their forever homes by providing assistance to their owners when they have nowhere else to turn. We seek to leave no pet in medical need by providing funding to obtain the veterinary care essential for good health and happiness." Read about the Boo Tiki Fund, visit their web page:
http://housepawsmobilevet.com/foundation
page:
https://www.facebook.com/BooTikiFund?fref=ts
Thank you to our main sponsors: HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service and P.E.T.S - Pet Emergency Transport Service
Organized, hosted and sponsored by I've Got the 'Scoop'!, LLC - 2015 Best Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Burlington County Times and 2015 National Pet Sitting Business of the Year Recipient Awarded by the National Association of Profession Pet Sitters
Link to register and pay for tickets: http://www.ivegotthescoopllc.net/REGISTRATION-FORM.html All donations are tax-deductible. Any questions please contact Lori (856) 906-7111 Hope to see you there!
