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Military Working Dogs have played a vital role in our nation's history from world war two to present. During the Vietnam War canine soldiers and their handlers are estimated to have prevented as many as 10,000 deaths. Up until 2000 these dogs were euthanized at the end of their service. These are highly trained four footed soldiers with duties such as Sentries, Scout, Booby Trap, Tunnel, Mine and Tracker.

In 200o public law 106-446 was passed allowing the adoption of DoD canines.

Local Filmmaker, Cyndi Lenz catches up with the folks from the Space Coast War Dog Association at the 23nd Annual Floirda Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Florida

For more info on this great organization you can go to www.scwda.org

18th Annual Worth Ave Pet Parade

Saturday, March 14, Palm Beach, FL

WHAT: Oodles of poodles and other precious pets gather for The Worth Avenue Association's annual Pet Contest. Pet lovers are invited to "paws" and enjoy the day. Pets: dress to impress for your moment of fame on the runway in the INfamous Gucci Courtyard. Festivities include contests, glamour pet photography by Tina Valant and goody bags! Donations benefit local pet charities.

WHERE: Registration in the Gucci Courtyard - 256 Worth Avenue

9 am Large Pets 36# +
9:30 Medium Pets 16- 35 #
10 am Small Pets 0 - 15 #

Contest will begin at 9:30 am and will be judged by local celebrities, including radio personality Tim Byrd.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in

their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden.

Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping.

She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in

any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk . Half way through the walk,

she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the

company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'

This Snopes site gives the following information:

snopes.com: Cocoa Mulch and Dogs



Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, an xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline.. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

Local filmmakers Cyndi Lenz and Tina Valant have their rescue music video "Breathless" on "Extra TV" website
to view:

http://community.extratv.com/video/breathless-1

Meadow- I am 9 year old love bug that is looking for a special home with a family that can give me a little extra TLC. See I am blind and I am diabetic. Luckily for me, however, my diabetes can be easily managed with a strict feeding schedule and insulin shots - which I am proud to say I take like a champ!

While I can’t see, once I get the lay of the land, I get around quite easily. I love to go outdoors and use my other senses to explore. Not being able to see does not make me timid at all. I love to play and I challenge you to a game of tug of war, my friend. It’s my game of choice!

I am most definitely a people person and I get along very well with children, however, I prefer a home on the quiet side. I love to cuddle and gentle touches speak volumes to me.

I am your typical pug, except that I need to keep a strict eating and insulin schedule to keep my diabetes in check. I was recently one of the 3 chosen pugs at the Kissing Booth at CPR’s WinterBark, really I am that loveable. If you have room in your family for a girl like me, please let the good folks at CPR know by submitting an adoption application.


Compassionate Pug Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer run pug rescue organization based in South Florida. CPR accepts all pugs regardless of their condition, nurses them back to health and finds them a loving forever home.

The pugs brought into CPR’s care have a variety of backgrounds. Some pugs are surrendered by their owners due to difficult family situations. Others have been severely neglected or make their way to CPR via Animal Control. Regardless of the past, all the dogs that are taken under CPR’s wing have one thing in common - a bright future.

When CPR receives a new pug, he or she is immediately given a health screening. Any medical conditions discovered are quickly treated. Then each pug is carefully matched with a family that has filled out an extensive adoption application. Volunteers make sure that the lifestyle of each family fits the personality of the pug. After a suitable match is found, the pug is on its way to its new forever home and off to live the pampered life that every pug deserves.