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Paws pet boutique is more than just a business; it
is a passion. Customers appreciate the "town-square" environment and Community
Outreach activities, which are the foundation of our business and
our passion.
Join us in raising awareness and funds for
pet-related causes, while celebrating those furry ones that make the
difference in our lives. Find out what's just happened and what's
coming up. Make a tail wag; it will make a
difference. Click
here for information on past events.
3rd Annual Little Ben’s
Big Fundraiser Cruise
  Friday,
September 12 from 7 PM to 10 PM
We host this Cruise as our heartfelt thanks to Animal Legal Defense Fund
for all they do improve the lives of animals. Our little Jack Russell
terrier, Ben, was rescued, along with over 300
other dogs, from a puppy mill/hoarder
that had them “living” in unthinkable
circumstances. This is one of many court cases initiated by ALDF where
they speak on behalf of the animals.
Thanks to ALDF, Ben’s court case was won
so he and all his former fur friends can now live in homes with
love. Unfortunately the work continues, so join us in
supporting ALDF.
- Boat Cruise tickets ARE ON SALE as of August 1 for
this
normally sold-out event.
All proceeds go
to the non-profit, Animal Legal Defense Fund. Tickets are only $49 per
person and well-behaved dogs are free when accompanied by a paying,
well-behaved adult. Call or stop by to get yours today!
- Thanks to Southwest
Airlines we will also be raffling off a pair of round trip
tickets (no
blackout dates) anywhere Southwest flies! When you buy a Boat Cruise
ticket you receive 1 raffle ticket for the Southwest Raffle. Click here to buy additional
Southwest Trip raffle tickets.
Winner need not be present to win. Purchase of Cruise ticket not
required. Winner will be drawn September 12, 2008 on the Cruise.
- Well- behaved people and dogs
will be welcomed aboard Watermark’s
Harbor Queen docked at the Annapolis City Dock.
- Dan
Haas & Ben's Bones will provide live music, while guests enjoy complimentary finger foods and a cash bar as we cruise around the harbor with our dogs. Special thanks to Annapolis Whole Foods and Cabot
Cheese for their generous donation to our food and auction
table and to GiveCourage for their lifesaver/paw "thank you" stones.
- Bring your reading glasses and a pen to bid on prizes up for grabs as part of an unbelievable Silent Auction aboard
the boat. Here are just a few prizes that have been generously donated:
- Photo Autographed by all 2007 Dancing with Stars contestants
- Wine Tasting for
20 in Annapolis from Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits
- Beauty package from Varuna Aveda Salon Spa
- Autographed bottle of
Smothers Brothers Wine with a pair of Crystal Dog Wine Glasses
- Autographed "A Rare Breed of Love" books by animal advocate Jana Kohl.
- And much, much more...
- Over $8,000 was raised last year!
Thank you for helping the animals that can't help
themselves. Spread the word and get ready for Paws pet
boutique’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
1st Ever "Go Cruising" Raffle
2 Drawings [August 12 & September 12, 2008] & 2 Dynamite Prizes!
August 12: Winner will be drawn for our "Dog-friendly Cruise Annapolis" Prize.
City Dock Coffee starts out your morning with outside tables by the dock location.
Mary & Blanche! provides a $50 shopping spree to keep you smiling all day.
Paws pet boutique
has filled a tote for the winner to keep your dog smiling all day.
Watermark provides water taxi service to lunch.
Wet Dog Cafe in Port Annapolis Marina
sets you up with a relaxing, casual lunch.
Watermark follows your lunch with a cruise for 4 on the
Harbor Queen
McGarveys Saloon
& Oyster Bar caps the day with dinner
*all prizes do not need to be used in the same day...but it sure would be fun!
September 12: Winner will be drawn for 2 Southwest Airline Tickets
anywhere they fly! Everyone wins because the animals ALDF helps will
win...but someone also has to win these Airline Tickets! Buy your
raffle tickets today by clicking here! Tickets are only 2 for $25 or 1 for $15.
Canines & Cocktails for a
Cause
 Monthly
T.G.I.F. for You & Your Dog April through October 2008; 5- 8 PM
Paws pet boutique has teamed up with
dog-friendly Loews Annapolis Hotel again to bring you a
series of special Friday evenings. Join the Paws pet boutique
gang on the outside patio of the Weather Rail at Loews
Hotel from 5 to 8PM on these select Fridays.
- Raffle prize winners
will be drawn each of the Fridays. Prizes donated by Paws pet boutique,
Loews Hotel, the Brick Companies/Atlantic Golf
(with 3 local golf courses) and other generous sponsors. Raffle tickets
will be sold throughout the evening (winners need not be present to
win) with ALL proceeds donated to the charity of the night.
- A portion of the drink sales from each
evening is generously donated by Loews Hotel to the non-profit Cause
featured that night.
- It’s free,
so come make a difference and join us! Representatives from the Charity
Cause will be available to answer questions on the evening their
charity is featured.
- Parking is available for $2
(self-parking) at Loews during the event. Metered parking and several
garages on West Street are also options.
Upcoming AUGUST
& SEPTEMBER Canine & Cocktails for a Cause dates:
August 22: Join our Ice Cream Social & support Mid-Atlantic
Westie Rescue
Get your dog’s tongue ready
for the Dog “Ice Cream” eating contest. Last
year’s winner pulled away with first prize within seconds!
Prizes will go to the top three eaters. We’ll have plenty of
frosty white Westies joining us for the festivities. Yes, even these
white, lovable dogs need a rescue to call their own. We at Paws have
had the good fortune of meeting many of the Westies that find their
forever homes thanks to Westie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic. Whether
these dogs come from puppy mills, broken homes, abusive homes and other
backgrounds, all have lots of love to still give. The resilience of a
dog’s soul is amazing!
September 26: Fall into Fashion Canine Show to support Modest
Needs
Keep your pooch one paw ahead of his fellow fidos and watch canines strut their stuff on the cat walk in the newest
styles available at Paws pet boutique this fall. Proceeds from the raffle and drink sales will support Loews
Annapolis Hotel's charity of choice, Modest Needs. Their mission is to assist
those in our local community who have found themselves in unexpected
financial difficulty. Funds raised are applied to grants that go
directly to help prevent people from entering poverty (due to
unforeseen expenses) or to restore self-sufficiency to individuals who
are willing to work or to empower permanently disadvantaged individuals
attempting to live independently. The difference Modest Needs makes is
felt and appreciated locally.
Over
$4,000 has been raised at the first Canine & Cocktails for a
Cause events! Here's who we helped...
April 25 – Come, Bark
& Rejoice with Beagle Rescue of Southern
Maryland. Thanks
to everyone over $1,100
was raised to help beagles in need. This group has approximately 60 dogs seeking  new
homes and would love to find additional
foster homes as well as forever homes. Misia, a beagle who
recently had jaw surgery, came to Canines & Cocktails and found her forever home with Emily
that night! We wish them the very best and
know this event was a success if we helped make that match!
 May
30
– Black Dog
Night with SPCA/Humane
Society of Prince George’s County
Pam
published the book “Black is Beautiful: A
Celebration of Dark Dogs”to
tout the beauties and desirable traits of black dogs, which tend to be
the least likely to be adopted. Her dog, Samba, graces the
cover
and gave us all reasons throughout the evening to consider adopting a
black dog! All the
profits from book sales are donated to the Humane Society of
Prince
George’s County. Our colorful crowd helped raise $1,000.
Special thanks this month to the Purple Tooth
wine bar for their $100
gift certificate raffle prize and Loews Hotel
for their overnight stay
& breakfast for two prize!
June 27 – Luke's Party for SPCA of Anne Arundel County
Yellow lab Luke, adopted from the SPCA, now enjoys his duties as Loews Annapolis
Hotel’s mascot dog. Five
wonderful dogs currently looking for homes enjoyed an evening out
filled with pets and biscuits. Artist Leo had painted a portrait
of Luke that now hangs in Loews lobby. Leo kindly donated a pet
portrait to the raffle, which added to the excitement. Even with the
rain, raffle donations were strong and the evening was lively. Visit
the Loews or the Annapolis Day Spa at Loews for more information about
Leo's artwork.
July 25 – Tails were Wagging for Fidos for Freedom
Fidos for Freedom
gives many something to wag about, so a Tail Wagging contest was
appropriate for the evening. Fidos for Freedom therapy dogs bring
smiles to faces when they visit patients residing in health care
facilities. Additionally, they make a difference in lives of people
with mobility and hard-of-hearing impairments by providing/matching
them with trained assistance dogs. Fidos volunteers were out in full
force to enjoy a beautiful evening that raised almost $1,000 from the raffle alone!
More Happy Tails Hour Benefits to
Come!
Our philosophy in business is to make a difference
and
help others to do the same. Our events are designed
to make
happy tails wag while giving back. Check back for more Paws events to
come including our Paws 9-Year Anniversary Giveback Event on September 25 and Wag & Wine Tasting with Harry Browne's on September 14, 2008.
We are proud and honored that those of you who
live and work in our community voted Paws pet boutique "The Best"
in What's Up Annapolis magazine's "Best of Annapolis 2007
Awards". Our mission is to provide a spirited,
neighborhood-friendly environment where customers find
reasonably-priced, quality specialty items that celebrate pets. Along
the way we want to improve the lives of as many people and pets as
possible through our store, our products, our outreach to pet causes
and our website. We will continue to strive to provide you, the
customer, the best there is to offer in products, information and
service. Thank you!
Thank you Annapolis! Paws pet boutique
was voted the Best Pet Store in What’s Up? Annapolis
magazine’s “Best of Annapolis 2006
Awards”.
“…Whether
you’re shopping for the pooch or for the feline, Paws
provides everything from novel water bowls to custom-made treats,
ensuring that when it comes to your pets, they’ve thought of
everything.” – What’s Up?
Annapolis magazine, June 2006.
With more votes than ever, this year’s
survey highlights the best of the best in Annapolis. Paws pet boutique
is honored to receive this award.
Paws Sees Stars…Movie
that is
The site of Paws pet boutique was chosen as one of
the filming locations for the movie “Failure to
Launch” starring Sarah Jessica Parker. It was exciting to
watch and a pleasure to meet Sarah Jessica.
 
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Paws pet
boutique is voted #1
Pet Boutique in Annapolis!