The location of the meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for Tuesday, May 22nd, 7 PM, at Pampered Pet Health Center has been changed to the Torch restaurant, 2113 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL. On this date, May 22nd, the Torch is giving a…. Continue reading »
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Register Now for Obedience Classes Starting May 30
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Be sure to get your paperwork and payment in for obedience classes starting May 30 in Punta Gorda. Classes are filling up quickly. The only way to be sure your spot is reserved is by getting your registration paperwork and payment to us in…. Continue reading »
Patriotic Puppy Crawl
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Join Pampered Pet for a Patriotic Puppy Crawl Social & Networking event. The Puppy Crawl is a great way to socialize your dog and have fun at the same time. Free admission Free refreshments Free Goodie bag for the first 50…. Continue reading »
PRDF Welcomes New Members
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to our newest members, Jerry Kecken and Meredith Shattuck-Kecken, who were accepted into our membership at the Membership Meeting on May 10. Jerry and Meredith are the mom and dad of Pippi…. Continue reading »
Don’t Forget the May Membership Meeting
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The next Membership Meeting of Peace River Dog Fanciers is coming up on Thursday, May 10, 2012. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 pm at the Vets’ Home in Port Charlotte, 21281 Grayton…. Continue reading »
Walking 16 Dogs
April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Do your dogs pay attention to you when you’re walking them? Do they pull and lunge? Do you have trouble controlling them? Try walking 16 dogs at once. While riding your bike. Through town, across roads, past people and other dogs. Yes, it can…. Continue reading »
Mat Cleaning & Ice Cream
April 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A special thanks to everyone who brought brooms, dustpans and — yes — shop vacs last Wednesday to help with cleaning the mats. With so many people helping, the cleaning went quickly after classes ended. We then adjourned to the Baskin Robbins…. Continue reading »
Bring Brooms & Dustpans to Class
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Attention, PRDF Members, Bring your broom & dustpan to class this week on Wednesday, March 28th and join in to help sweep the mats & get a treat. We’re going to sweep the mats, 23 of them, after classes at 8:20 pm. then, PRDF…. Continue reading »
Welcome to Our Newest Members
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to Tim and Jeanette Higgins, who were accepted into our membership at the March 12, 2012, meeting. Tim and Jeanette are the mom and dad of Tippy and Luke. Luke, a Maltese, has completed the…. Continue reading »
Snake Avoidance Clinic Tentatively Scheduled
March 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Update: The snake avoidance clinic is cancelled. They needed more students and didn’t get enough interest. Peace River Dog Fanciers, Inc. got an invitation from our friends at the Dog Obedience Club of Lee County (DOCLC) to participate with…. Continue reading »
Search & Rescue Speaker at March Membership Meeting
March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Our next membership meeting is coming up on Monday, March 12, from 7-9pm at the Vets’ Home in Port Charlotte. Our speaker will be Mike Hadsell of Peace River Search & Rescue. Since it was too dark last time Mike visited us, he will be…. Continue reading »
Bordetella and Canine Influenza Are On The Increase In Charlotte County
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Vets are seeing an increase in upper respiratory infections in Charlotte County. Nine out of 10 are Bordetella and that 10th one is Canine Influenza H3N8. Please make sure your dog is vaccinated for both. Note that the nasal administration of…. Continue reading »
February Board of Directors Meeting Rescheduled
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The February regular meeting of the Board of Directors, which would normally be held on Monday, Feb. 28, has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 20. The time and location will be the same: 7 to 9 pm at the Vets’ Home in Port Charlotte. Because PRDF…. Continue reading »
Parvovirus Spreading in Lee County
January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Five dogs infected with parvovirus were euthanized at the animal shelter in Lee County this week. The county’s Domestic Animal Services says it’s seeing an increase in cases of the deadly virus among stray dogs and puppies. Read more about the…. Continue reading »
PRDF Welcomes A New Member
January 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to our newest member, Lynn Snyder, who was accepted into our membership at the Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 9. Lynn is the mom of Jake, a German Shepherd. Jake and Lynn have completed Beginning…. Continue reading »
“Valentine’s Day Puppy Crawl” Will Be Jan. 26
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The next Pampered Pet Puppy Crawl, on Thursday, Jan. 26, will feature a Valentine’s Day theme, with pet contests for “Best Kisser,” “Most likely to kiss a stranger,” and “Most kisses in 30 seconds.” There will also be gift bags for the…. Continue reading »
Obedience Show Run-Through & Change in Class Times for Jan. 25
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, January 25th, the Dog Obedience Club of Lee County (DOCLC) will do practice run-thru’s in anticipation of their dog show at the gym the following Saturday and Sunday, January 28th and 29th. If you are in Lucia’s Performance…. Continue reading »
Kids and Dogs Daycamp!
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kids and dogs are invited to a two hour training workshop Monday, January 16th Charlotte County Extension Office Harborview Road, Port Charlotte 8am-10am-Kids with puppies (under 1 yr) 10am-noon-Kids with dogs (over 1 yr) Handlers…. Continue reading »
2012 Board of Directors Installed
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
At PRDF’s Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 9, the 2012 Board of Directors was announced and installed. Thank you to Al Taylor for administering the oath of office. The 2012 Board of Directors are: President/Director: May Inman Vice…. Continue reading »
Slate of Nominees for 2012 Board of Directors Announced
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
PRDF’s Nominating Committee, comprising Sherry Munroe (Chairman), Nancy Adams, Carol Wanek and Russ Inman as alternate, presented their slate of nominees for the 8 positions for PRDF’s 2012 Board of Directors. Nominees were announced at the…. Continue reading »
