PRDF To Offer Obedience Classes “North of the Bridge”

PRDF is now offering limited obedience classes at the Harold Avenue Recreation Center in Port Charlotte.

The members of Peace River Dog Fanciers recently decided to offer obedience classes on Monday evenings at the Harold Avenue Recreation Center in Port Charlotte — “north of the bridge” — in addition to our regular Wednesday evening classes in…. Continue reading »

Animal Welfare League Needs Canned Cat Food

The Animal Welfare League needs canned cat & kitten food.

The Animal Welfare League is in desperate need of wet cat and wet kitten food. The AWL Veterinarian would like to start giving all of the cats both dry and canned wet food to better balance their diets. They currently do not have enough canned…. Continue reading »

World’s Oldest Dog Dies at Age 26

World’s Oldest Dog Dies at Age 26

Pusuke, a mixed breed listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest-living dog, died in Japan on Monday. He was 26 years old — or somewhere between 117 and 185 in “dog years,” according to various…. Continue reading »

Congrats to Steven Pink & Sniffy!

Congratulations to Steven and Sniffy!

Our very own Steven Pink and Sniffy got a second, a first, and finished first overall in the 24″ class in the Eukanuba National Championship! A great big WHOO WHOO and CONGRATULATIONS to Steven and…. Continue reading »

Tuesday, Dec. 20, is Dog’s Night Out at RubyTuesday

Dog's Night Out at RubyTuesday

Help the Animal Welfare League by dining at RubyTuesday this coming Tuesday! Thanks to Ruby Tuesday’s GiveBack Program, 20% of your purchase will be donated to the AWL. There’s a coupon at the AWL’s website that you need to bring with you…. Continue reading »

Are You Ready To Help Animals During Disasters?

Awareness Level Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Class by the Florida State Animal Response Coalition

Take the next step and become a professional Animal Disaster Responder! An Awareness Level Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Class, sponsored by the Florida State Animal Response Coalition, will be held at the Animal Welfare League in Port…. Continue reading »

Welcome to 2 New PRDF Members

Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to our newest members, Jami Dulaney and Jerry Plescia. Jami has two German Shepherds, Reba and Tiger.  Jami and Reba have completed S.T.A.R. Puppy and Beginning Obedience/Manners, and are currently…. Continue reading »

Nov. 14 Membership Meeting is Cancelled

Due to an emergency at the Vet’s Home,the PRDF Membership Meeting tonight (Nov. 14, 2011) is CANCELLED. We will keep you updated on rescheduling the…. Continue reading »

Canine Massage Therapist To Speak At November Membership Meeting

Kelly Legarreta of Healing Paws Abilities of Fort Myers does pet portraits and makes holiday ornaments and jewelry with your pet's image.

NOTE: The Nov. 14 PRDF Membership Meeting is CANCELLED. Our Membership Meeting is Monday, November 14, 2011, at 7:00 PM, at the South County Regional Park where we hold our classes. (NOTE: The meeting is not at the Vets’ Home, the usual…. Continue reading »

Sherry Munroe Donates Boombox

Sherry Munroe donated a portable CD player to PRDF.

At the October 12th Membership Meeting on Monday evening, Sherry Munroe announced that she was donating to PRDF the portable CD player that she recently won at the Pampered Pet Puppy Crawl. May Inman asked Diane Hoffer to take the player home…. Continue reading »

Feast Committee Named for December Membership Meeting

Merry Christmas from PRDF

Donna Alexander has agreed to serve as the Feast Committee Chairman for the December 12 PRDF Membership Meeting. Please contact Donna to sign up for what food you want to bring, so that she can coordinate foods and dishes. If you need Donna’s…. Continue reading »

Welcome to 4 New PRDF Members

Peace River Dog Fanciers extends a warm welcome to our newest members, Dawn Zulli, Jeanne LaFrantz, and Bob Midgett & Kay Hamlin-Midgett. Dawn has attended several classes with her Australian Shepherd, Poncho. She has 2 other dogs as…. Continue reading »

Obedience Classes Start Nov. 9, 2011

Obedience Classes

The next six-week session of obedience classes starts on Nov. 9. Some of these classes are already full or nearly full. You must pre-register and pay in advance to be assured of your place in class. You must also provide proof that your pet is…. Continue reading »

Search & Rescue Speaker at October 10 PRDF Membership Meeting

Peace River K9 Search and Rescue

The next membership meeting is Monday, October 10, 2011, 7:00 PM, at the Vet’s Home. Mike Hadsell of Peace River Search And Rescue in Englewood will be our guest speaker at this meeting. The Peace River K9 Search and Rescue Association…. Continue reading »

Welcome to New Members Verna Tromley & Inga Williams

At the September membership meeting, Peace River Dog Fanciers welcomed two new members: Verna Tromley and her dog, Rhett, a Coton de Tulear Inga Williams and her dog Butters, a Labrador Retriever We’re happy to have Verna and Inga as…. Continue reading »

Party in the Park

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Don’t miss the Party in the Park at Laishley Park on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10am to 2pm. Party in the Park is an annual fund raiser for the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. Music, vendors, food, fun, & contests that will put a…. Continue reading »

PRDF Member-Only Workshop Coming Up

Members-only workshop

All PRDF members, if you’re interested in our members-only workshop on Sept. 14, please RSVP to May as soon as possible. At this workshop we want to address behavior issues one-on-one with you that there hasn’t been time for in the group…. Continue reading »

Welcome to Donna Alexander

The Board of Directors welcomes Donna Alexander as a new member of the board, serving until the 2012 board is elected at the Jan. 9 membership…. Continue reading »