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November14, 2008     Emaciated Dog Angel Fostered by Little Pet Project and Pit Positive

An emaciated dog, named Angel was delivered to us in an attempt to save her life. There have been so many stories written about her to date. To keep up with the Angel's recovery process, visit these links:
Pit Stop Bullys
SEE IT HERE

Pit Bull Gear (the best place on the web to buy gear for yourself and your pet! -They are keeping an updated blog on Angel's progress - and stopped by to visit the other day - CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST ON ANGEL

ACT - The Animal Coalition of Tampa - for Hosting Angel's Paw Wash - Sunday November 23rd at Village Grooming, 14442 North Dale Mabry in Tampa (961-1599).

Click here to download the poster (please forward to your friends!

July 28th, 2008     Ambassadors Defeat Pit Bulls' Bully Breed Image

Little Pet Project co-founders dogs Brock and Bella are featured in ZooToo Pit Bull video about the Pit Bull Ambassador Program. Check it out!



April 18th, 2008

Pet Adoption Expo Sets a New Record!

The Pet Adoption expo sponsored by No More Homeless Pets Hillsborough County was a huge success! 386 pets were adopted.

See the Video here.

February 23rd, 2008

Little Pet Project on Media Talk

January 6th, 2008

UPDATE: HOT 97.3 Morning Show Host Talks with Little Pet Project


KSTQ/HOT 97.3 Morning Host Vince Carrillo has provided LPP with an mp3 of the interview. Thanks Vince! Click here to listen.



December 6th, 2007

Little Pet Project Featured on NBC Affiliate

Dave Nemeth, Host of "Daytime" on NBC Affiliate WFLA-TV invited Little Pet Project to tape a live photo shoot in their studios. A few of our models were available to "Go All The Way For A Stray" with Dave and crew- Heather, Heidi and Nichole posed with Bianca, Bella and Berlyn while Dave tried stay out of the picture. Show aired on Thursday, December 6th



November 29th, 2007       Little Pet Project Featured on Fox 13 News

November 17th, 2007

Making of 2008 Little Pet Project Calendar Video is released!

November 7th, 2007

2008 Little Pet Project Calendar is revealed!

 

Months of location shooting with beautiful and generous models such as Heather Clem, Debbi Davids, Melissa McGhee have resulted in a fantastic array of sexy, fun and flirty images making our debut 2008 Calender a one of a kind!  These make great gifts!   Buy Here

November 6th, 2007

Little Pet Project Store Goes Live! 

The much anticipated Little Pet Project Store is now open! Here you will find our most popular images used in the design of greeting cards, posters, prints and more!  Shop Here.



August 4, 2007
Brock Gets Adopted
Brock, the 18 month old Pit Bull terrier that modeled in a recent Little Pet Project photo shoot has been adopted by Little Pet Project partner Lisa Presnail and her husband Art. When notifed of the news, Nicole Rivera exclaimed: "ARE YOU FREAKIN' SERIOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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August 1, 2007
Nicole with Brock of Pet Pal Rescue
Author / Advocate Nicole Rivera Goes All The Way
New York author and pit bull advocate Nicole Rivera visited Tampa Wednesday, August 1, 2007 to be photographed by Little Pet Project for their "Go All The Way For A Stray" website photo gallery. The photo shoot was designed to help change misperceptions of pit bulls and raise awareness of the overwhelming number of homeless pets in the Tampa Bay area

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July 17 -18, 2007 See Lisa and Colleen on FOX 13 & Studio 10
Lisa and Colleen, Little Pet Project founders and photographers, will be joining Marissa Weeks, Public Relations Manager for the SPCA Tampa Bay and Dick Prichard from Fletchers Harley Davidson on a news interview with Tampa FOX Affiliate, FOX13. Topics to include the promotion of the upcoming "Dog Days of Summer" event scheduled for July 21st, at Fletchers Harley in Clearwater.

See the News Clip here

Colleen promoted the "Dog Days of Summer" and Little Pet Project in an interview with Michelle Phillips & Tim Wilkins of Studio 10.

See the News Clip here


July 10, 2007 Bubba The Love Sponge features Little Pet Project
The Bubba The Love Sponge Radio Show on Sirius Satellite Radio featured Little Pet Project and our spokes model Heather Clem to its massive audience resulting in a near fatal crash of our website! In two days, the Little Pet Project had 17,000 new, unique visitors, and over 100,000 page views! During this period we have heard from people from all over who want to be part of our project- many have already joined, have offered suggestions and have mostly offered a big round of "Thanks". People are truly excited to see something positive and well, they also want to see Heather!
  • Read what some of the BTLS listners had to say:
  • "I think its a great way to promote animal awareness"
  • "Let me know how I can help or send our pic's to you! thanks and your site is wonderful!!!
  • "I love the thought that their are people out there that love looking cute with there pets and they are doing it for a great cause".
  • "I will let everyone know about the site. I will try to get my town to help out"
We thank the BTLS crew and their listeners for all the love and support!


July 21, 2007 "DOG ON A HAWG"
Little Pet Project photographers will be on hand at Fletcher's Harley Davidson along with the SPCA for the annual Dog Days of Summer Event, July 21st in Clearwater. Bring your dog for a professional photo of your DOG ON A HAWG. For more information, visit the SPCA of Tampa Bay.


June 25 2007 Pet Pal Rescue Announces The Opening Of The First Low Cost Spay / Neuter Clinic In Saint Petersburg!
Pet Pal Rescue of St. Petersburg is proud to announce the opening of its low cost spay/neuter clinic in the St. Pete! Pet Pal Rescue is a 501(c) 3 non- profit, no-kill shelter. read more-->


June 22, 2007 Little Pet Project development website is launched!
This website is geared at attracting new talent- photographers, models and big mouths to champion the LPP (Little Pet Project). Check out our Community and Join pages for ways you can get involved.


May 11, 2007 ASPCA Mission Orange
The ASPCA (American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals) has recently announced a new initiative, "MISSION ORANGE," which has named Tampa as one of only 6 markets in the country to be granted national support due to its desperate need. The statistics gathered by the ASPCA for 2006 in Hillsborough county reflect a staggering 69,609 pet "intakes" and of those just 8,500 were adopted, and 49,557 were euthanized due to overcrowed shelters and insufficient resources. Read more about the ASPCA's Mission Orange and Tampa's needs.


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Training available for animal rescue volunteers - San Jose Mercury News
4 Dec 2008 at 3:34pm

Training available for animal rescue volunteers
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 11 hours ago
Dmytryk said the classes are for anyone interested in learning about animal and bird rescue, whether they work with animals regularly or are just animal ...

Animal Rescue League Collects Dog Food, Toys - Dog Channel
4 Dec 2008 at 6:09am

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Animal Rescue League Collects Dog Food, Toys
Dog Channel, CA - 20 hours ago
For nine years, the Washington Animal Rescue League has been brightening the holidays for low-income families and their needy cats and dogs. ...

Cat Adoption Event Aims to Raise Awareness of Overpopulation - Washington Post
4 Dec 2008 at 3:16am

Cat Adoption Event Aims to Raise Awareness of Overpopulation
Washington Post, United States - 23 hours ago
By Matt Zapotosky A St. Mary's County cat rescue group is hosting an adoption event Saturday, hoping to find homes for about 25 felines and raise awareness ...

Prosecutor ups dog abuse charges to felony - HollandSentinel.com
4 Dec 2008 at 11:17pm

Prosecutor ups dog abuse charges to felony
HollandSentinel.com, MI - 3 hours ago
Chance was taken to Wishbone Pet Rescue in Saugatuck Township, where he?s under the foster care of Lanie Mossey, president of the pet rescue. ...
New charges issued against Allegan County man accused of torturing dog WZZM
Felony charges in animal cruelty case WWMT
? Allegan man charged with felony for beating dog, new evidence ... The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
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Independent Animal Rescue Wins Care2 America?s Favorite Animal ... - WebWire ...
4 Dec 2008 at 11:07am

Independent Animal Rescue Wins Care2 America?s Favorite Animal ...
WebWire (press release), GA - 15 hours ago
The partnership with Adopt-a-Pet.com, a nonprofit pet adoption charity that helps shelters and rescue groups advertise their adoptable animals online for ...

Pet Rescue By Judy has place of its own in Sanford after years of ... - Semin...
3 Dec 2008 at 8:06pm

Pet Rescue By Judy has place of its own in Sanford after years of ...
Seminole Chronicle, FL - Dec 3, 2008
Until the grand opening of the center three weeks ago, Pet Rescue By Judy had been operating completely out of foster homes and Sarullo's home. ...

Global Pet Search Announces Pawtags Rescue Service - PR Web (press release)
3 Dec 2008 at 8:01am

Global Pet Search Announces Pawtags Rescue Service
PR Web (press release), WA - Dec 3, 2008
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 3, 2008 -- Global Pet Search Inc.® today announced the launch of their revolutionary lost pet search and rescue tagging system, ...

Animal group to host Canine Christmas event - Bradenton Herald
5 Dec 2008 at 12:02am

Animal group to host Canine Christmas event
Bradenton Herald,  United States - 2 hours ago
?Basically, if you rescue a dog from a shelter, you?re almost like rescuing two because that frees up space for another pet that would be euthanized,? she ...
PET BRIEFS Bradenton Herald
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Pet as a Christmas gift isn't a good idea - Memphis Commercial Appeal
4 Dec 2008 at 1:06am

Pet as a Christmas gift isn't a good idea
Memphis Commercial Appeal, TN - Dec 3, 2008
Pet photos with Santa, Fayette County Animal Rescue League, 11 am-4 pm, PetSmart, 2505 Wolfcreek Parkway. Cost: $8.95, includes frame. Santa Paws pet photos ...

Four-legged friends - Marshall Independent
5 Dec 2008 at 12:04am

Four-legged friends
Marshall Independent, MN - 2 hours ago
The volunteers of the newly formed Tracy Area Animal Rescue are putting a lot of work - and love - into finding homes for abandoned dogs. ...


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