Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Health Benefits to Spaying and Neutering


Dr. Jennifer McCall, Medial Director

Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic


Did you know both spaying and neutering are safe and permanent surgeries? According to Dr. Jennifer McCall, Medial Director for the Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic ”spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives and can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat. It is recommended that they have surgery around 4 months of age, possibly as early as 2 months of age. Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.”

“Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle. Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease. Spaying and neutering makes pet’s better, more affectionate companions” adds McCall.

To learn more about the benefit of spaying and neutering visit the clinic’s website at http://www.mbmspaynetuerclinic.org/. Also, to schedule an appointment or to support the efforts of the Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic call 276-591-5790 or e-mail at info@mbmspayneuterlcinic.org.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Mutt Strutt Doggie Fashion Show

Last year at the All About Women Expo, we held our first annual Doggie Fashion Show. This year, we are proud to announce that we are having a second!

Even with snowy weather, we had 30+ dogs decked out in the latest doggie fashions that wanted to win the Grand Prize of "I Got it ALL" We also had two other 'top prizes' of "Dog-gone Lovable!" and "Overall Favorite" (All contestants are winners and will receive a treat!)


This years' contestants will be voted on in the same categories and we are proud to announce that DREAMS & WISHES, a no-kill animal Shelter, will be our judges.

So prepare to attend the biggest event of the year, the All About Women Expo & Craft Show on April 18-19, 2009!

The Mutt Strutt Fashion Show will be on Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Registration/Check-in will be from 10:15 - 10:45am.
The show will start at 11:00am.

Be sure to attend to witness the 'Passing of the Crown' from last year's winner to the new!

Visit our website to pre-register your favorite pooch for the Mutt Strutt Fashion Show! (There is a limit of 75 contestants.) No registration fee required. Just pay $4 admission to the All About Women Expo & Craft Show!
During registration at the event on Saturday, April 18, we will be accepting donations for all of our Homeless Furry Friends. We are asking our pet owners to bring a kind donation of food or toys to be donated to our local animal shelters.





Photographs courtesy of Steve Dixon Photography.

Monday, February 16, 2009

4th Annual Pets on Parade Photo Contest

4th Annual Pets on Parade Photo Contest


Here at Voice...magazine for women we just love pets! Our response to last year's pet photo contest was so much fun, we decided to do it again! So, from now until April 15, 2009, we are having a new contest. Send us your pet photo and your pet will be judged in three categories:

Personality
It's All About Me
Cute 'n Cuddly




Email your pet's photo with why your pet should win and in what category to: petcontest@voicemagazineforwomen.com
Or you can mail your photo with a returned stamped envelope to:
Voice - magazine for women
P.O. Box 701
Johnson City, TN 37605

Voice Magazine Pet Pals

Here at Voice Magazine, we love our pets. And we hate to see the many animals put to sleep at the local shelters. Each place listed to the right offers services to help you find the pet that is right for you. Animals are more than just that. Once you welcome a new friend into your home, it becomes a part of the family.
Check back often for more animal shelter listings, and coming soon will be a list for no kill animal shelters. you can also see a list on out website here