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Monthly Archives: May 2016

Global Pet Expo Highlighted K9S FOR WARRIORS Program! May is Military Appreciation Month

 

K9s For Warriors LogoAmerican Press Travel News – May 18th,- Bob and Barb “On The Road Again” at the Global Pet Expo., in Orlando’s Orange County, Convention Center- We headed up on the first day of this event to listen to a presentation of how and why Bayer expanded its partnership with K9s for Warriors. K9s For Warriors is the only non profit service dog organization for veterans suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PSSD) for post-911 veterans.  They pair specially trained service dogs with the veteran. The veteran is required to live and train for 120-hours on-site with their service dogs and certified dog trainers, before going home. This program has reported 100-percent success rate in suicide prevention for its graduates. <>
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Bryan Folz, pictured with his Service Dog Dell, a recent graduate, said that “the program delivers the compassion and second chances for veterans shelter dogs alike.” Dell saved my life and now I can focus on taking care of Dell. Thank you, thank you to all the Veterinarians, pet retailers, who have participated nationwide for helping us heal from debilitating disorders like PTSD each and every day.”

This is truly a lifeline for these warriors. Until now, the veteran had to be able to afford all the expenses for the dog. Many veterans were shut out of the program due to the expense. Today, Bayer announced that they have partnered with veterinary clinics for a free health and wellness plan and pet retailers to curtail the expense of keeping veterans with their dog.  The Global Pet Expo was the second largest pet event in the world, only eclipsed by the Expo in Nuremberg, Germany. There were appx. 3012 booths spread out over 1-million square feet and taken up by 1087 exhibitors. Before the end of the conference there were more than 6000-buyers at the show and a large contingent of press enjoyed the hospitality of sponsors such as Bayer and others.  For more information contact: www.k9sforwarriors.org and www.animalhealth.bayer.com

 

Innovet Creative Solutions – Happy Pets – Products for the Health and Welfare of Your Dog

 

P1070073American Press Travel News – From Global Pet Expo, May 15th, when at the Orange County Convention Center we checked out the Innovet line of pet products. They carry a line of  items that every dog owner should use, especially in  an emergency situation. This company offers an item that should be kept on hand ,should your dog eats a toxic substance. They have a syringe that you use to induce vomiting in your dog. Hopefully, your pooch has never eaten anything bad for it, but we know they do, especially when they are puppies! The syringe system can have be an immediate response to clearing their system of anything harmful in their stomachs.

Other products include ear and eye wipes. Very easy to use on a daily basis or you can use PurEyes. This product eliminates unsightly tear and saliva stains. It is sting free, contains no antibiotics, no peroxides, no sulfates and no alcohol. It does contain chamomile and aloe vera. Aloe is a wonderful, well known natural product.

Keeping your dogs teeth can be a difficult routine.  PurBreath makes it easy. This product brightens teeth and freshens breath, helps to remove plaque and tartar, promotes healthy gums. You do not need a tooth brush.  It’s is very easy to use.

Cleaning a dogs ears can be a major project.  With PurOtic, it makes the job easy. The application that goes directly into the ear. It breaks up the wax. Anti-inflamatory. Made with anti-septic botanical oils, alcohol and its sulfate free, and eliminates odors.

BioPel is a natural defense pet spray. Safe to use around your pets bedding and furniture. Has a fresh lemon scent. For more information – check out the website: www.Innovetpet.comP1070074

 

 

Treat Your Pets to All Natural Pet Alaska Products from Alaska Naturals Pet

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A few of their fine products that Terry has been doing very well with!

American Press Travel News – May 15th, New Products reviewed by Bob & Barb “On The Road Again.” The following products were tested after finding them at the Global Pet Expo, at Orange Convention Center in Orlando, FL.: Alaska Naturals Pet Products offers various natural  pet additives from Alaska for the health of Fido. All natural ingredients, with no chemical preservatives, no synthetic flavoring and no artificial coloring. Their products provide important source of omega-3, essential fatty acids, EPA and DDNA for healthy skin and coat. Also these additives promotes a strong immune, cardiovascular and nervous system.

Three of their best dog products includes wild salmon oil, wild Pollock oil and their hip & joint, wild salmon gel with gluccosamine. Our Terry, now 12-years old, has been using these products, and we’ve noticed that he has a lot more energy, and his limp seems to have gone away. He also loves their wild crunchy treats.

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Millions of dogs as they get older have issues with their hips and joints! This natural product with Glucosomine really helps them out!

Take a look at their website:www.alaskanaturalspet.com

 

 

Lake Junaluska In Western N.C.: a Gem in a Ringed Mountain Centerpiece!

The views overlooking Lake Junaluska are quite spectacular.
The views overlooking Lake Junaluska are quite spectacular.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All our meals were taken at the Terrace Hotel and the food was quite good!
All our meals were taken at the Terrace Hotel and the food was quite good!

APtravelnews-Lake Junaluska, in Haywood, N.C.—Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, since 1913 (101 years) is located in Haywood County, it’s a place of Christian hospitality where the easy effort to transform lives through renewal of mind, soul and body. More of a summer place for families to enjoy a full range of outdoor, lakeside and in lake pleasures such as paddle boarding, canoeing, fishing even a labyrinth,  a Biblical Garden Heritage Center & Museum to name just a few of the interesting places we visited. The huge open Stuart Auditorium and Memorial  Chapel  were truly magnificent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More picturesque it would be hard to find. Lake at its fall best!
More picturesque it would be hard to find. Lake at its fall best!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author Bill Lowry spent years researching his new book "The Antechamber of Heaven" A History of Lake Junaluska Assembly. This 242 page book details everything anyone would enjoy knowing about the "Lake" Assembly!
Author Bill Lowry spent years researching his new book “The Antechamber of Heaven” A History of Lake Junaluska Assembly. This 242 page book details everything anyone would enjoy knowing about the “Lake” Assembly!

Barb and I stopped by for a couple of days last week. Even the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the many folks from around the country who came to the Lake and stayed at the Terrace Hotel. They as we did used this location as a jumping off point for the wonders of the lake properties and also the surrounding communities of Waynesville and their fine restaurants and antiques shops, the Biltmore properties, the Blue Ridge Parkway and it’s many vistas over 650 miles.  Take a look at their website: www.LakeJunaluska.com

A scene from 1920's in Janaluska, during a special event.
A scene from 1920’s in Janaluska,  the Terrace Hotel in the background is where we stayed during a special event.
An easy ride over to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be done from the Lake!
An easy ride over to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be done from the Lake!
Out the window photo of a young bull elk in the Cataloochie Valley! Just one of the interesting areas easily accessible from the Lake!
Out the window photo of a young bull elk in the Cataloochie Valley! Just one of the interesting areas easily accessible from the Lake!

 

Barb looking out at the lake from the Terrace Dining Room where we took all our fine, buffet meals. The views made us hungry for more!
Barb looking out at the lake from the Terrace Dining Room where we took all our fine, buffet meals. The views made us hungry for more!
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A gorgeous view from the Blue Ridge Parkway of the Smokie Mountains.