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		<title>3rd Annual National Children’s Pet Poetry Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Submissions Now Being Accepted! Who can enter? Third, fourth and fifth grade students nationwide. What do I write about? Students are invited to write a unique poem about their pets, what they love about them, and the joys they bring to their lives. How do I enter? Entries may be posted on-line HERE. Or final [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Submissions Now Being Accepted!</h2>
<p><strong>Who  can enter?</strong><br />
Third, fourth and fifth grade students nationwide.</p>
<p><strong>What  do I write about?</strong><br />
Students are invited to write a unique poem about their pets, what they love about them, and the joys they bring to their lives.</p>
<p><strong>How  do I enter?<br />
</strong>Entries  may be posted on-line <a href="http://www.petsaddlife.org/2010-pet-poetry-contest/entry/">HERE</a>. Or final poem and  submission form may be mailed to: Pets Add Life, 45 Winter Street, Reno, NV  89503.</p>
<p><strong>What  do I win?<br />
</strong>Two students from each grade level (6 total) will win a $250 gift certificate for pet products, and a “by-line” in a nationally circulated publication. In addition, the six winning students’ classrooms will each receive a <strong>$1,000 scholarship</strong> to  spend on pet related education.</p>
<p><strong><strong>Deadline for submissions  is January 31, 2011 at 5:00pm EST. </strong></strong></p>
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		<title>Your Dog Pictured on a Nascar!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OUT!, the &#8220;Top Dog&#8221; in quality pet care products, is off to the races! They have joined forces with another &#8220;Top Dog&#8221; &#8211; Trevor Bayne &#8211; to put OUT! Pet Care in the winner’s circle at numerous races in 2010. Trevor’s #99 car will be proudly wearing the OUT! Pet Care logo and colors as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.topdogoftherace.com/index/rules"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1345" title="Top Dog Contest" src="http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/topdog_logo2-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>OUT!, the &#8220;Top Dog&#8221; in quality pet care products, is off to the races! They have joined forces with another &#8220;Top Dog&#8221; &#8211; Trevor Bayne &#8211; to put OUT! Pet Care in the winner’s circle at numerous races in 2010. Trevor’s #99 car will be proudly wearing the OUT! Pet Care logo and colors as he races for the checkered flag. And, your dog could go along for the ride!</p>
<p>Visit the <a title="Top Dog Race" href="http://www.topdogoftherace.com/" target="_blank">Out! Top Dog site</a> for official rules the contest ends November 2010 with a winner every week!</p>
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		<title>AKC Eukanuba Poster Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba are pleased to announce the start of the commemorative poster competition in which artists are encouraged to submit an original two-dimensional painting or drawing celebrating the theme: &#8220;The Wonderful World of Purebred Dogs.&#8221; The poster will commemorate the 10th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship where thousands of top dogs from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/06Poster.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1334" title="AKC 2006 Eukanuba Poster Winner" src="http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/06Poster-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba are pleased to announce the start of the commemorative poster competition in which artists are encouraged to submit an original two-dimensional painting or drawing celebrating the theme: &#8220;The Wonderful World of Purebred Dogs.&#8221; The poster will commemorate the 10th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship where thousands of top dogs from around the globe compete for $225,000 in prize money and the chance to be named National Champion, one of the biggest honors in the dog world.</p>
<p>The theme of the artwork may focus on various subject matters, including: AKC events, the name of the event, the bond between humans and canines, purebred puppies, or the setting for this year’s event, and must depict multiple breeds. The show will be in Long Beach, Calif. on December 4-5, 2010 and will be nationally televised. For inspiration or more information on various AKC events, including the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, please visit <a title="AKC Poster Contest" href="http://www.akc.org/aenc/" target="_blank">http://www.akc.org/aenc/</a>.</p>
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		<title>Evangers 2011 Photo Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EVANGER&#8217;S 2011 ANNUAL CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST 12 winners will be chosen as the pet of the month, but this year entrants will be competing for a feature spread under one of the calendar’s 4 themes: 1) Evanger’s Dog and Cat Sport Exhibitors 2)Service Dogs including (but not limited to): service pets for disabled, police &#38; [...]]]></description>
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<h1>EVANGER&#8217;S 2011 ANNUAL CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST</h1>
<p><em><strong>12 winners</strong></em> will be chosen as the pet of  the month, but this year entrants will be competing for a feature  spread under one of the calendar’s 4 themes:</p>
<p><strong>1) Evanger’s Dog and  Cat Sport Exhibitors</strong></p>
<p><strong>2)Service Dogs  including (but not limited to): service pets for disabled, police &amp;  military work dogs, and search &amp; rescue dogs.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3)Rescued pets</strong></p>
<p><strong>4)Most creative pet photo</strong></p>
<p>Winners will receive  Evanger’s Super Premium Canned and Dry Pet Food. The  calendar will be offered free at select pet stores with a purchase of an  Evanger’s product, and will be available for $5.95 through Evanger’s  Web site when it is released in October. <strong>Calendar  details can be found at <a href="http://www.evangersdogfood.com/" target="_blank">www.evangersdogfood.com</a>.</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS</span></strong></p>
<p>Send your image as an e-mail attachment to <a href="mailto:contest@evangersdogfood.com" target="_blank">contest@evangersdogfood.com</a> no later than 6 PM EDT July 31, 2010. In your email, include the  following information:</p>
<ul>
<li>· Your name.</li>
<li>· The photographer’s name.</li>
<li>· The names of all pet(s) in the photo.</li>
<li>· Your address and phone number (to enable  Evanger’s to contact you if you win).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PRIZES</span></strong></p>
<p>In addition to having their pets featured in the  annual Evanger’s calendar, winners may choose from two prize options:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Option 1:</strong> Once case of dog and/or cat food (any variety).</li>
<li><strong>Option 2:</strong> One 16.5 pound dry dog food bag (Chicken with Brown  Rice, Pheasant with Brown Rice, or Whitefish &amp; Sweet Potato) OR One  12 pound dry cat food bag (Pheasant &amp; Whitefish).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">RULES &amp; ELIGIBILITY</span></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Only high-resolution digital images (minimum 300 dpi)  can be accepted. Please do not submit scanned photographs or photographs  taken by cell phone.</li>
<li>All entries must be the original work of the entrant.</li>
<li>The entrant must own the copyright to the photograph.</li>
<li>Evanger’s reserves the right to crop photos, if  necessary.</li>
<li>By submitting an image, entrants grant Evanger&#8217;s Dog  and Cat Food Co., Inc., the right to use the photograph in the 2011  Calendar and in any other publications, media or related promotions.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TIPS</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Well-lit images (dark images do not transfer well)</li>
<li>Keep a camera nearby to capture those &#8220;once in a  lifetime&#8221; moments</li>
<li>Competition is fierce so think about what shots will set  your photo apart from the rest</li>
<li>Use this to develop your photography skills!</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Extreme Dog Grooming</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EXTREME POODLES, a TLC network Special about Creative Grooming and Barkleigh grooming events, will be featured this Sunday evening on TLC network at 9/8c, June 13th. This Special was filmed at the 2010 Groom &#38; Kennel Expo in Pasadena California. Set your Tivo&#8217;s and be sure to check out these dedicated and competitive groomers! You [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">EXTREME POODLES, a TLC network Special about Creative Grooming and Barkleigh grooming events, will be featured this Sunday evening on TLC network at </span> <span style="font-family: Arial;">9/8c</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, June 13th. This Special was filmed at the 2010 Groom &amp; Kennel Expo in Pasadena California.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Set your Tivo&#8217;s and be sure to check out these dedicated and competitive groomers!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">You can see a <a title="YouTube" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=829L0Fx0y6U&amp;feature=channel&amp;utm_source=Listrak&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3d829L0Fx0y6U%26feature%3dchannel&amp;utm_content=FRIENDLYGROVE%40HOTMAIL.COM&amp;utm_campaign=Creative+dog+grooming+featured+in+TLC+Special%2c+Extreme+Poodles" target="_blank">Sneak Peek on YouTube here</a> <img src='http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /><br />
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		<title>Dog Groomer TV</title>
		<link>http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/archives/1146</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barleigh, the publishers of Groomer to Groomer magazine, has launched a Barkleigh TV website to host various Groomer videos.  Recently added are the finalist from the 2009 Groom Expo. There are some crazy creative entries! A standard poodle groomed to look like a cow, viking poodles and the winner Simba the Lion.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barleigh, the publishers of Groomer to Groomer magazine, has launched a<a title="Barkleigh TV" href="http://www.barkleigh.com/barkleigh_tv/" target="_blank"> Barkleigh TV</a> website to host various Groomer videos.  Recently added are the finalist from the 2009 Groom Expo.  There are some crazy creative entries! A standard poodle groomed to look like a cow, viking poodles and the winner Simba the Lion.</p>
<p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="295" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FryQKrEpzHI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FryQKrEpzHI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p>
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		<title>BARF World Pet Photo Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just received an email from BARF World about their Photo and Story Contest for the 2010 BARF World Calendar, here are the details they sent: GRAND PRIZE &#8211; You&#8217;ll receive a check from BARF World in the amount of $500 dollars &#8211; that&#8217;s right &#8211; just like getting paid by a publishing company. 1ST [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.barfworld.com/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1006" title="barf_genuine_sm_bg" src="http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barf_genuine_sm_bg.gif" alt="barf_genuine_sm_bg" width="147" height="119" /></a> I just received an email from BARF World about their Photo and Story Contest for the 2010 BARF World Calendar, here are the details they sent:</p>
<p>GRAND PRIZE &#8211; You&#8217;ll receive a check from BARF World in the amount of $500 dollars &#8211; that&#8217;s right &#8211; just like getting paid by a publishing company.</p>
<p>1ST RUNNER UP:  Two FREE Cases of the BARF Diet &#8211; your choice of diets and we&#8217;ll also pay the freight.  If you have a small dog don&#8217;t worry &#8211; we&#8217;ll let you split the shipments!</p>
<p>2nd RUNNER Up:  One FREE case of the BARF Diet &#8211; your choice of diets and we will pay the freight!</p>
<p>4-10 Runners Up &#8211; FREE Freight on your next order of the BARF Diet!<br />
All people entering our contest will receive a FREE calendar and all of you who enter and meet the deadline and requirements will receive one of our crazy new Tee-Shirt compliments of BARF World &#8211; absolutely FREE!!</p>
<p>Here are the guidelines:</p>
<p>1. All entries should be sent to Amber. You can email them to amber@barfworld.com or send them to the following address:</p>
<p>BARFWORLD, INC.  3840 Blackhawk Road, Danville, CA 94506</p>
<p>2. Deadline for postmark or emailing your entry is Tuesday Sept 01, 2009. That gives you two months so there&#8217;s plenty of time!  Any entries received after this date simply can&#8217;t be considered because we&#8217;ll run out of time to produce the calendar.</p>
<p>3. You can submit as many entries as you like &#8211; you can enter as many times as you like as long as the stories are different.  We&#8217;ll judge each story on an individual basis.</p>
<p>4. Winners will be announced on November 01, 2009.</p>
<p>5. Please include your tee-shirt size on your submission, S, M, L or XL.  We&#8217;ll do our best to send you the size you requested.  I&#8217;m keeping the shirts a surprise but I promise you will LOVE THEM.</p>
<p>6. In the event not all submissions can be used in our First Edition 2010 BARF Calendar, we may use your submission in future published products or promotional activities.  Your entry constitutes your agreement and understanding of this.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s all there is to it!!</p>
<p>Good Luck !!!</p>
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		<title>Nascar Pet Photo Contest</title>
		<link>http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/archives/901</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Just Life Stuff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet contests]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pedigree and Nascar Pet Photo Contest &#8211; Winner&#8217;s photo to be displayed during Nascar events!  So, get your camera&#8217;s out and take your best  &#8220;Race-Themed dog photo&#8221;. The winning race-themed dog photo will be featured on the No. 18 Pedigree Toyota Camry that Kyle Busch will drive during a race in Phoenix on Sunday, Nov [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://tsc.nascar.com/pedigree/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-900" title="nascar" src="http://friendlygrove.com/Notes/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nascar.jpg" alt="nascar" width="46" height="116" /></a>Pedigree and Nascar Pet Photo Contest &#8211; Winner&#8217;s photo to be displayed during Nascar events!  So, get your camera&#8217;s out and take your best  &#8220;Race-Themed dog photo&#8221;.</p>
<p>The winning race-themed dog photo will be featured on the No. 18 Pedigree Toyota Camry that Kyle Busch will drive during a race in Phoenix on Sunday, Nov 15th.</p>
<p>Entry deadline September 12th</p>
<p>Visit <a title="Nascar" href="http://tsc.nascar.com/pedigree/" target="_blank">http://tsc.nascar.com/pedigree/</a> for more info</p>
<p>Good Luck !</p>
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