Look for Preston on the cover of the August/September issue of ANIMAL WELLNESS!

Be sure to pick up your copy at Whole Foods, Barnes n Noble, and other fine newsstands!

Ruffs up my friends!

It’s been a whirlwind the last few months… Truly living a dog’s life!

Mom and I have been on the road, traveling around the country meeting incredible dogs (and their humans!) in a new web series, “The Adventures of Laura & Preston“… Thanks to our friends at Natura!

Check out a sneak peak below…

Visit www.TryTheBest.com to watch!

More pics and videos soon!

Lick on…

X, Pres

Riley and Rock’O are a perfect match.  Highly trained at detecting peanuts, just like a bomb or narcotics dog, Rock’O keeps Riley safe from her life-threatening allergy to peanuts.  We applaud Rock’O and his generous trainer Brian Whitstine of the Florida Canine Academy!  Please support Riley and her family’s new foundation, Angel Service Dogs, which provides assistance dogs to children with hidden disabilities.

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Title: Best Friends Adoption Festival
Location: Westchester Park, LA
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Description: Best Friends Pet Adoption Festivals are unique in both scope and scale. Its focus: finding homes for hundreds of homeless animals. The Pet Adoption Festivals consists of rescue groups, shelters, retailers, demonstrations in grooming & training, and pet health care experts to provide information and assistance to the public who have adopted new pets. The event has made its mark as the largest pet adoption festival in the nation, with an average of 8,000 attendees and 500 adoptions per event. The event creates a festive atmosphere while adopting hundreds of homeless animals. With the help of our sponsor partners, we are well on our way to creating a time when there are No More Homeless Pets, and every cat or dog who is ever born can be guaranteed a good home with a loving family.

Best Friends Los Angeles is proud to feature Dancing with the Dogs - the only STARS you’ll see are furry ones performing in front of celebrity judges. Handlers perform routines with their dog to music created to best fit their dog’s personality. Dancing with the Dogs is a fun competition showcasing the value a dog can bring to a family.
Date: 2009-04-26

Title: America’s Family Pet Expo
Location: Orange County, CA
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Description: WWPIA® produces the world’s largest consumer pet expo, America’s Family Pet Expo®. This exciting public event is held each year in the Southern California area in the spring.

Every aspect of the companion animal world gathers at these events to “Tell their story” to the public. Exhibitors include manufacturers, retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders, etc. Almost every kind of companion animal is on display and many are featured in educational demonstrations and seminars. Great shows of dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles. Our top-notch entertainment has been listed as one of the biggest reasons people attend!
Start Date: 2009-04-17
End Date: 2009-04-19

Title: H.H. Backer Spring Show
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Description: The 2008 Spring show attracted nearly 2,300 first-time attendees to its new venue: the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. Overall, more than 6,300 qualified buyers from 2,077 firms attended the show. A total of 544 exhibitors displayed products in more than 870 booths. In addition, 91 exhibitors displayed at the Backer show for the first time.

This year’s show will feature the All-Natural Product area, Aquatic Answers pavilion with “Ask the Expert” sessions; buyer contests; Special Events Area shows; educational seminars and demonstrations and more!
Start Date: 2009-04-03
End Date: 2009-04-05

Title: The Genesis Awards
Location: Hollywood, CA
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Description: Every year, the Genesis Awards pays tribute to the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works such as these, which raise public understanding of animal issues. As much as film, television, print and the arts reflect societal attitudes, they also help shape and change those attitudes. The mass media have the power to spotlight animal issues to vast audiences—literally at the speed of light.

So it is within the major media—with its influential voices and its huge audience—that the Hollywood office of The HSUS concentrates its efforts. The Genesis Awards recognizes that the media hold an important key to a more enlightened and civilized society.

We believe “cruelty can\’t stand the spotlight!” and our awards celebrate the media celebrating animals.
Date: 2009-03-28

Title: Woofstock 90210
Location: Beverly Hill, CA
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Tired of leaving your dog at home on the weekend while you enjoy Beverly Hills? Looking for a fun thing to do in a place where you and your dog are both welcome?

Here it is! On Sunday, March 15, 2009, Beverly Hills, CA will host an afternoon of fun for you and your entire family, including your dog!

Finally – an event where your dog is not only welcome, your dog is the guest of honor!

You and your dog are invited to “Woofstock 90210,” Beverly Hills’ first annual dog event. Come to Roxbury Park’s Wiggly Field, 471 South Roxbury Drive & Olympic, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, admission is free.

Sunday street parking is easy, and additional free parking is available across the street at Beverly Hills High School with free shuttle service over to the park. Your dog is welcome on the shuttle! Fun to do, a first for Fido to ride on public transportation as a special guest of Beverly Hills!
Date: 2009-03-15

Title: Luxury Pet Pavilion
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Description: The Luxury Pet Pavilion pet trade show is a different kind of
Trade Show. Th e Luxury Pet Pavilion hosts the nation’s
premiere pet products showcase in a luxury atmosphere. Our Red
Carpet Entry provides a luxurious start and the special
treatment continues through the showroom floor and into our
featured events offering many educational seminars and
empowering opportunities for the pet industry.

The Luxury Pet Pavilion has embraced and highlights our charity
Angel On A Leash, a therapy dog program created by The
Westminster Kennel Club, and donates a portion of all booth
costs to the organization.
Start Date: 2009-03-07
End Date: 2009-03-08