We're Getting Ready for the Big SPCA Pet Walk on Saturday October 18

Boy are we busy. We're one of the vendors at the big SPCA Pet Walk at North Shore Park in St. Pete on Saturday, October 18. It's the biggest doggie event in the Tampa area. I can't wait to go. It's a great opportunity to see a lot of other doggies and help a bunch of doggies get a new loving home.

I've been working with daddy all day to get ready. We just got a new supply of our Recycle. Adopt a Dog shirts in and we had to tag all of them. Well, I actually didn't tag them, I kind of supervised dad. I did work with mommy to come up with some show specials. We also bought some treats tonight to give out to all the doggies that come by our booth and are getting everything loaded up.

The 18th annual Pet Walk benefits the homeless, abused and unwanted animals at the SPCA Tampa Bay. In addition to the one-mile walk along beautiful North Shore Park, the event will feature an adoptable pet parade, a pet howl-o-ween costume contest, fly ball, K-9 obedience & agility demos, shopping, music and a food court with eats & treats for pets and their people! Go to the SPCA Tampa web site for more info.

I hope a lot of doggies and humans come by to see us. It will just be me and daddy at the show. Mommy is recovering from surgery and can't go. She is none to happy about this. She has been so excited about this show. She keeps trying every way possible to tell daddy how she can show up for a little while and help, but it doesn't work. So, I try and help by laying in bed with her when she's sad. But, she's getting better and will be at the next show.

Hope all the Tampa doggies and humans can come by and see us. Read My Paws is at booth #55. Look for us. You can't miss me...look for me the official spokesdog or the doggie that looks like a lamb!

Hi From Baarney, The Spokesdog

Hi everybody:

My name is Baarney, and yes that's the correct spelling. You see, I am a Bedlington Terrier and I kinda look like a little lamb, so I spell my name with two a's because lambs go "baa." My sister Tabaatha and I try our best to care of our Mom and Dad. It is difficult raising parents, as I'm sure you are all aware. We live in nice sunny Florida, and I love to play outside with my sister, when Mom or Dad takes us for a run. My Dad has a big Harley motorcycle and he takes Tabaatha on a ride once in awhile. I don't care for the bike, because it's pretty loud. My stupid little sister doesn' t seem to mind. I would rather go for a ride in the car sitting on Mom's or Dad's lap. Sometimes they let me drive.

I'm a working dog and my most important job is being Spokesdog for my Mom's company Read My Paws. My Mom and Dad always take me everywhere and Mom was concerned I didn't have the right outfit for events. Like when we go to a motorcycle event or do a 5K run...stuff that my parents and I do together. So Mom decided she needed to make some shirts that dogs could wear that were fun and reflected the lifestyle parents and doggies share. My Mom also saw Read My Paws as a way to help with the "rescue" and "adopted" puppies. We even had to make shirts for the humans because they got so jealous of our designs.

The most popular shirt is a 100% organic shirt for doggies and humans that says "Recycle Adopt a Dog." My Mom is totally into organic and us being green so she said adopting doggies is the best form of recycling. This shirt was picked by Modern Dog magazine as one of their best in their summer issue. We have lots of fun shirts available. Even some for my little sister Tabaatha and her friends - the "Diva" group. Mom made one shirt just for Tabaatha. It says "Nobody Tells the Princess No" and boy is that the truth!

I'm gonna be in charge of the Read My Paws blog. I'll keep you updated on all our news and cool stuff. Occassionally I might let Tabaatha write something. She is the Top Model for the company.

Tell your parents to look on the site, ReadMyPaws.com. They will be sure to find you something nice for your Birthday, Graduation, Christmas or some other special day. Plus, Christmas is coming!