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Transcript from "BlogPaws, Be the Change for Pets and BlogPaws West"

August 23, 2010
Mod_Lorie: Tonight, we are pleased to have Caroline Golon, co-founder of BlogPaws (http://www.blogpaws.com/), as our guest. #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: You may also be familiar with Caroline through her blogging feline friend, @romeothecat. #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: We are extremely grateful to Caroline & #BlogPaws for donating a free pass to BlogPaws West. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Hi everyone! #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: We'll be providing more details about that giveaway during the chat. So don't go anywhere :-) #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @blogpaws Welcome! Ready to start? #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Ready to start? #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Q1. What exactly is BlogPaws? #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A1 #blogpaws is a an org helping pet bloggers & online pet community achieve their online missions #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Q2. How did BlogPaws come into existence? #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A2: We founders met at a blogging conf last summer and realized there wasn't anything for pet bloggers (cont) #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A2 (cont): We knew great things could happen if people met ?nose-to-nose? IRL. So we created a conference. #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws A2 That's excellent! And, brilliant! Innovation is the key to... well, everything, I think... #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: A2 And how many people attended the first conference? Sounds like it was a big one! #barkoutloud
boulderdog1: @Mod_Hilary I did! It was amazing. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A2 240 attendees at the first event! We're expecting more in Denver this September 9-11! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: A2 You're a pioneer! RT @boulderdog1: @Mod_Hilary I did! It was amazing. #barkoutloud
jaennutter: So, how does one go about organizing a whole conference and getting 240 attendees first go? that's amazing @blogpaws #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @jaennutter We're getting to that; good question! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Q3. Does BlogPaws have a mission and, if so, how do you go about accomplishing it? #barkoutloud
FlexPet: @jaennutter Yeah sometimes I cant organize my day, let alone a whole conference. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A3: Our mission is to bring the online pet community together for networking, education, fun and CHANGE for animals in need. #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: Q4. Audience: Who attended the BlogPaws conference last April? #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A3 For 1st event, we had no idea what we were getting into! LOL! But great fun and total labor of love! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Excellent! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: @Mod_Mary I did, I did!!! It was fabulous!!!! Looking forward to Denver in a few weeks! @Blogpaws #barkoutloud
FlexPet: @blogpaws I've got to think you were able to carry lots of momentum afterwards since it is the blogging community? #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @blogpaws A3 How did you do it--through all volunteer efforts? That's a big project. #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: @FlexPet More on that in a moment, but yes, they absolutely did! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @CosmoHavanese lucky duck! #barkoutloud
grouchypuppy: @Mod_Mary I attended the April event. It was amazing! #blogpaws #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A3 Mtg planner, volunteer committee, the 3 of us (Tom, Yvonne & moi) and lots of late nights/weekends! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: @Mod_Mary Am I ahead of myself...saw the Q4, but still on Q3?? Or can I keep gushing about the @Blogpaws experience #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: @CosmoHavanese Keep gushing...LOL #barkoutloud
Toby_Pup: Can't wait! RT @blogpaws: A2 240 attendees at the first event! We're expecting more in Denver this September 9-11! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: A4 Sounds like many of you did attend. And yes, @cosmohavanese, you can keep gushing! #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Wow! RT @blogpaws: A3 Mtg planner, volunteer committee, the 3 of us (Tom, Yvonne & moi) and lots of late nights/weekends! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @CosmoHavanese No, you're fine... #barkoutloud
blogpaws: I agree! RT @Mod_Lorie: @CosmoHavanese Keep gushing...LOL #barkoutloud
grouchypuppy: Me too! Sorry A4 I attended the April event. It was amazing! #blogpaws #barkoutloud And can't wait for Denver! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Hope you had more help w/ the upcoming BlogPaws! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: A4 @Mod_Mary @Mod_Lorie I met @Grouchypuppy at the 1st @Blogpaws! See U in Denver too!!! YAY!!! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Speaking of missions: Q5. What is Be the Change for Pets and how did it come to happen? #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Absolutely!! RT @CosmoHavanese: A4 @Mod_Mary @Mod_Lorie I met @Grouchypuppy at the 1st @Blogpaws! See U in Denver too!!! YAY!!! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: LOL Happy Dance!!!! RT @blogpaws: I agree! RT @Mod_Lorie: @CosmoHavanese Keep gushing...LOL #barkoutloud
PatrickMahaney: I look forward to learning more and being associated with #BeTheChangeForPets! #barkoutloud #vet #veterinarian
blogpaws: A5: #bethechange 4 pets was a presentation at Apr. event 2 inspire people to take small action to make a diff. It inspired! :) #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A5 inspired a huge movement right after the event & led to the Sept. event to keep momentum going #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A5 This community is AMAZING and rose to the #bethechange challenge in SO many ways. I'm in awe each day. #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: A4 The first @Blogpaws inspired me to start r blog A5 The 2nd one inspired me to organize our community to donate 260 lbs pet food #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Q6. Can you tell us about some of the Be the Change accomplishments? #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @CosmoHavanese wow, that's great re the pet food donation! #barkoutloud
DOGingham: SO very amazing that pt of @blogpaws mission is to help pets in need. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Q6 Our Dog Days of Summer Food Drive raised more than 60,000 pounds of food for rescues/shelters #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: Yay! @CosmoHavanese Nice job, Diane! #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Wow! RT @blogpaws: Q6 Our Dog Days of Summer Food Drive raised more than 60,000 pounds of food for rescues/shelters #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Q6 Wow! That's impressive! #barkoutloud
grouchypuppy: A5 inspired me to start my interview series Influence Positively. Highlighting qualities behind the folks doing amazing things #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: @Mod_Hilary Thank you. It was part of the Dog Days of Summer Food Drive we are hearing about now! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A6 Check our FB page for more deets on overall program http://bit.ly/9L8ceR #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Agreed! Amazing! RT @Mod_Hilary: @CosmoHavanese wow, thats great re the pet food donation! #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: @blogpaws Can you talk a little bit about the #pawpawties on twitter? #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A6 Many others! Like @grouchypuppy's interview series Influence Positively #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A6 LOL @grouchypuppy you just said that! :) #barkoutloud
boulderdog1: Food drive was awesome. I'm still stunned by the power of blogging when we work together #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @champofmyheart just launched a no shock collar program #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Yes, me too. RT @boulderdog1: Food drive was awesome. Im still stunned by the power of blogging when we work together #barkoutloud
grouchypuppy: @blogpaws its every week and always there to inspire ME to do more for animals... #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A6 @btc4animals showcases new cause each week! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: Wow... awesome! RT @blogpaws: Q6 Our Dog Days of Summer Food Drive raised more than 60,000 pounds of food for rescues/shelters #barkoutloud
tacrabtree: Thank you!! RT @blogpaws: @champofmyheart just launched a no shock collar program #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Never Shock a Puppy is great! 8 of us involved in that! RT @blogpaws: @champofmyheart just launched a no shock collar program #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A6 @maggiemarton fighting against BSL in Denver and elsewhere. Check out her 10K postcard campaign. #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Guess we're on Q7. Audience: Have any of you participated in any Be the Change projects? #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: I am trying to be the change for Ella who has syringomyelia http://dawgbusiness.blogspot.com/p/lets-help-ella.html #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A6 And SO SO many more. As I said, SO many amazing people doing great things. #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Participate in that one! RT @PetsAmerica: RT @blogpaws: A6 @btc4animals showcases new cause each week! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: A7 The My Dog is Cool campaign... that was amazing and I was impressed at how many people spread the word. #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @champofmyheart Would you post your URL for the Never Shock a Puppy campaign? #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Yes! RT @wantmorepuppies: A7 The My Dog is Cool campaign... that was amazing & I was impressed at how many people spread the word. #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @wantmorepuppies Very interested in that! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: @dancingdogblog @Dancingdogblog Thx! I live in wonderful neighborhood of pet folks who also want 2 Be The Change. Just have to ask! #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: @wantmorepuppies Did you start that? I have shared it with many, many people! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A 6: http://nevershockapuppy.com/ #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @DaisyWunderDog I can't take the credit! I posted on it after a horrible story here, but the campaign existed well before that. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @wantmorepuppies what is url to My Dog is Cool campaign? #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @DaisyWunderDog I'm not sure where Be the Change got the idea... I'd love to hear how they chose it. #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Campaign rolls out Sept 1 and runs for 8 weeks. 8 of us participating. RT @blogpaws: A 6: http://nevershockapuppy.com/ #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Q8. Is it really possible for one person to make a difference? #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @blogpaws http://www.mydogiscool.com/ #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A8 YES! Every $1, every time u tell someone about horrors of puppy mills, every pet fostered - matters. #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: LOVE! RT @blogpaws: A8 YES! Every $1, every time u tell someone about horrors of puppy mills, every pet fostered - matters. #barkoutloud
quotablecontent: I have one I'd like to share. Fences for Fido frees dogs chained in yards 24/7. http://www.fencesforfido.org. 30 dogs on wait list. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A8 if you feel compelled to do something, DON'T HESITATE! Be brave and take action. Don't think anything is too "small" #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: She made it EZ 2! RT @blogpaws: A6 @maggiemarton fighting agnst BSL in Denver and elsewhere. Check out her 10K postcard campaign. #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @quotablecontent Excellent! #barkoutloud
tacrabtree: @blogpaws - still love the saying "one paw at a time" - use it here! #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: @blogpaws Can we share the link to Dr. V's video. Very touching and illustrates power of one person very well. #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: Saving the world 1 dog at the time #barkoutloud
ThisOneWildLife: @wantmorepuppies @BtC4Animals hosted My Dog is Cool after Phetched.com blogged about it durinng Blog the Change. :) #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Amen! RT @DawgBlogger: Saving the world 1 dog at the time #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: That's what it starts with :-) RT @DawgBlogger: Saving the world 1 dog at the time #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: I'd like to suggest the PAWS program: http://www.americanhumane.org/human-animal-bond/programs/pets-and-womens-shelters/ #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: A8 I'm trying really hard to change the landscape re: fostering... #barkoutloud
DebsSweet: Lots of people learn by example so I think one person's good example for animal rights, etc, can spiral! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @pawcurious Dr. V's inspiring Be the Change vid: http://bit.ly/bv32hY #barkoutloud
boulderdog1: Wht makes #blogpaws so awesome & moving is t focus on btchg4anmls, it's not all about the bloggers per se, but wht we can do #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: And you started a #BetheChange blog about it! RT @Mod_Mary: A8 Im trying really hard to change the landscape re: fostering... #barkoutloud
PatrickMahaney: So right! RT @DebsSweet: Lots of people learn by example so I think one person's good example for animal rights, etc, can spiral! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @ThisOneWildLife Thank you! We had a horrible incident at a local Costo and I'd recently learned about My Dog is Cool. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: In what way? RT @Mod_Mary: A8 I'm trying really hard to change the landscape re: fostering... #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: A8. I think even adopting a shelter dog or taking in a stray helps to Be the Change-especially for that one dog (or cat)! #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: @Mod_Hilary blogged about Marton's effort, going to blog about Dawgblogger's effort, GoPetFriendly's effort, and working my own:) #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @Mod_Mary Would you post your URL about fostering, the change you're making? #barkoutloud
tacrabtree: we used the yoga studios to raise dog food for the local shelter - any media can work #barkoutloud
KimClune: @wantmorepuppies I remember you sharing that story. So sad! #barkoutloud
boulderdog1: & blog abt it like Mary Doane RT @Mod_Lorie: A8. I think even adopting a shelter dog or taking in a stray helps 2 Be the Change- #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @dancingdogblog You're busy with all that blogging! But great to give credit to all who have a cause. Thank you! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @Mod_Lorie I agree. Making a difference for even one dog matters! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: YES! This is what #blogpaws #bethechange is about! Inspiring and cheering each other on! *happy sigh* #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Shared an idea for shelter pets with @GoPetFriendly and @ShelterPetProject. Still waiting to see if it happens #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Wow, interesting! RT @tacrabtree: we used the yoga studios to raise dog food for the local shelter - any media can work #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws A8 trying to highlight the need for it and the rewards that happen as a result. have been blogging abt my foster dog #barkoutloud
grouchypuppy: Give Fearlessly! RT @DaisyWunderDog: RT @blogpaws: if you feel compelled to do something, DONT HESITATE! Be brave and take action. #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Worth 3 minutes to watch this video. Inspiring! RT @blogpaws: @pawcurious Dr. Vs inspiring Be the Change vid: http://bit.ly/bv32hY #barkoutloud
petside: YES! RT @blogpaws: YES! This is what #blogpaws #bethechange is about! Inspiring and cheering each other on! *happy sigh* #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Seems to me that lack of foster homes = big problem... #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: A8 I'm also with Lake Shore Animal Shelter:) #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: We covered part of this: Q9. Audience: Do you believe one person can Be the Change? How have you done that? #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @dancingdogblog My mentor and friend! #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Great thing you're doing, Mary! RT @Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Seems to me that lack of foster homes = big problem... #barkoutloud
DebsSweet: @dancingdogblog Lake Shore?! That is so cool -- I donate there #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @Mod_Mary I agree. On my @romeothecat blog I am going to focus on fostering in Oct. SO CRITICAL! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @jawaj52 I know you adopted a rescue dog and made a big change in his life. #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @Mod_Mary Would you give us your blog URL? #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: @DebsSweet Ha! How cool is that??? #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: We had a rescue a little while back, he passed now #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws It's tough but rewarding and sure wish that foster families could be partially compensated. #barkoutloud
KimClune: @DawgBlogger Love what you're doing for Ella now. #barkoutloud
DebsSweet: @dancingdogblog I have admired them for so long -- I am considering one of the 'bricks' - you must love being there #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Mary's Dog Blog http://www.marysdogs.com/ #barkoutloud
petside: @jawaj52 rescues need to refine their adoption rules. i was denied x2 from rescue bc of no yard. i have a dog park 5 min away #barkoutloud
grouchypuppy: @blogpaws its true! I have a guest post coming up about fostering from @STLSeniorDog #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: Just had to watch this again... Wow! RT @blogpaws: @pawcurious Dr. V's inspiring Be the Change vid: http://bit.ly/bv32hY #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: Bloggin the journey: Aaron Foster: http://www.marysdogs.com/ #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: @KimClune TY, I hope I can help Ella and then onto trying to change breeding practices #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: I think we're covering this: Q9. Audience: Do you believe one person can Be the Change? How have you done that? #barkoutloud
jawaj52: @Mod_Hilary Yes we did. He has also made a change in our life for the better. #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Q10. How does one go about becoming involved with Be the Change for Pets? #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @petside Rescues have to be extra careful about the situation. Don't know yours, but no yard is often a criteria for rejection :( #barkoutloud
petside: @Mod_Hilary Q9 Anyone can be the change! all it takes is doing once nice thing for a pet in need #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: Hey, TY, Mary! RT @Mod_Mary: @dancingdogblog My mentor and friend! #barkoutloud ;-D
DawgBlogger: @Mod_Hilary I think the 'no-yard' rule is soo silly #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A10 Take action! Share your action with us on our FB page http://bit.ly/9L8ceR Tweet us! Come to #blogpaws West! #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: Yes! RT @blogpaws: @Mod_Mary I agree. On my @romeothecat blog I am going to focus on fostering in Oct. SO CRITICAL! #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: So agree! RT @DawgBlogger: @Mod_Hilary I think the no-yard rule is soo silly #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws A10 I'm amazed at how life changing the whole blogging exp is...yikes. Crazy life changing. #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: A discussion for another night! RT @DaisyWunderDog: So agree! RT @DawgBlogger: @Mod_Hilary I think the no-yard rule is soo silly #barkoutloud
petside: @Mod_Hilary A persons history w pets is more important. just bc i say no yard on my app does NOT make my home not a good one #barkoutloud :(
Mod_Hilary: Agree, but another disc. @petside: @Mod_Hilary A persons history w pets is more important. #barkoutloud :( #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: @Mod_Hilary Doesn't make sense though. Saw enough unhappy yard dogs and enough happy apartment dogs #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @Mod_Mary I totally agree. It's the most wonderful thing - the energy, the connections, the action. #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Q11. Can you tell us more about BlogPaws West? #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws The commitment... #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: @AboutVetMed Hey, Janet. Such a wonderful video. @pawcurious deserves a big wet doggie kiss...LOL #barkoutloud
shoptotallykids: Q9 We host Wag-O-Ween inviting dogs to bring their owners & both dress in costume if they wish.%of sales that day go to a shelter #barkoutloud
dancingdogblog: @DebsSweet This is amazing, really - yes, have been on exec committee of board (we all work the mission) for 13 yrs! #barkoutloud
KimClune: @shoptotallykids That is SO up my alley. LOL. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Q11 #blogpaws west is in Denver 9/9-9/11. Lots of great, inspiring speakers and sessions and tons of networking! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @shoptotallykids Excellent! #barkoutloud
petside: @DawgBlogger @Mod_Hilary - EXACTLY! the situation needs to be examined. my app should NOT be denied JUST because of "no yard" #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Speakers like....? #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Q12. Audience: Are any of you going to BlogPaws West? #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: A12... I'm going to plan on the NEXT blogpaws... #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: A12 - Wish I could. Doggies and Kitties to care for. #barkoutloud
petside: @Mod_Hilary Q12 - OH YES! HAPPY DANCE!!! :) :) #barkoutloud
boulderdog1: yes! going to #blogpaws west #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Q12 I'm going to BlogPaws West! I just posted my first blog, so thought I should learn the ropes as a neophite! #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: A12 no, sorry, not the traveling kind and no money for traveling either #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Me too! RT @Mod_Mary: A12... Im going to plan on the NEXT blogpaws... #barkoutloud
KimClune: @Mod_Hilary I am! As are Rod and Amy from @GoPetFriendly - together making the full @BtC4Animals crew. #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Luckily, I live near Denver. RT @DawgBlogger: A12 no, sorry, not the traveling kind and no money for traveling either #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: A12 @Mod_Hilary YES!!! Going to BlogPaws West!! Go West Young Dog!! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Q11 Mike Arms of Helen Woodward Animal Ctr is keynote. Others listed here: http://bit.ly/94aZn6 #barkoutloud
KimClune: @Mod_Hilary Nicely done, by the way! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @bblogpaws... will there be a Blog Paws East in the future? (For those of us not on the West Coast) #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: A12. I'll be there. For the #vets in the audience, we have a special Vet Track there specifically for you! I'm speaking there :-) #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: A12 Hope we can all meet somehow--like a tweetup or something! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: @boulderdog1 See you in Denver!!!!! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @DaisyWunderDog you and me are sharing a room... unless it's in chicago..then we're crashing @dancingdogblog 's house #barkoutloud
petside: @jawaj52 I think it's more of a breed specific rescue thing. when i got my cat via shelter they were happy that someone wanted her #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: LOL! RT @Mod_Mary: @DaisyWunderDog you& me are sharing a room... unless its in chicago..then were crashing @dancingdogblog s house #barkoutloud
blogpaws: In 2011 Only 1 #blogpaws event. Location TBA in the coming weeks! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Q11 Special vet track at #blogpaws west and @mod_lorie is speaking there! :) More here: http://bit.ly/9kIHxB #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @blogpaws Please oh please! Northeast? Beantown? #barkoutloud
shoptotallykids: @KimClune If you are in Minneapolis Please Join Us For WAG-O-WEEN 2010 Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 7876 Portland Avenue South - #barkoutloud
AboutVetMed: I nominate Koa :) RT @Mod_Lorie: Hey, Janet. Such a wonderful video. @pawcurious deserves a big wet doggie kiss...LOL #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Before we give away a free pass: Q13. How can our readers register to attend BlogPaws West? #barkoutloud
KimClune: @shoptotallykids Thanks for the invite but I'm a bit far in NY. Have a wonderful time! #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: @shoptotallykids I'm in Eagan! Will check out WAG-O-WEEN 2010 Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 7876 Portland Avenue South - #barkoutloud #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @KimClune Wow, thanks! Just learning! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @KimClune NY? Next #BlogPaws should be there...ez shmeezy drive! #barkoutloud
DebsSweet: @dancingdogblog That is so wonderful - You really ARE making a difference! #barkoutloud
petside: @Chrisina_Loyd @wantmorepuppies see this FB page - little @blogpaws group in the NY/NJ/CT area via @petfinder #barkoutloud http://ow.ly/2tKl8
dancingdogblog: @Mod_Mary @Daisywunderdog If it's in Chicago, you're all welcome - have two sofas, too! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @wantmorepuppies :) #barkoutloud
KimClune: @Mod_Mary Would be nice, right? #BlogPaws #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @DawgBlogger Agreed! :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @dancingdogblog Oh, I'll just bring my air mattress...can I bring a dog or two? #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Chicago is 1/2 way! RT @dancingdogblog: @Mod_Mary @Daisywunderdog If its in Chicago, youre all welcome - have two sofas, too! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @petside Cool! Thanks for the info. #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @KimClune Where are you in NY? #barkoutloud
jawaj52: @petside Our shelter does have you fill out a form with all your info to help protect the pets from getting into the wrong hands #barkoutloud
blogpaws: A13: Rgstr for #blogpaws West: http://bit.ly/bnGDZ4 #barkoutloud peeps use code Bark Out Loud for 20% off!
dancingdogblog: @petside agree, you should not be denied for no yard or no fence or any other inconsequential reason. #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Thanks, Caroline! RT @blogpaws: A13: Rgstr for #blogpaws West: http://bit.ly/bnGDZ4 #barkoutloud peeps use code Bark Out Loud for 20% off! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @JanetRoper Janet are you going? #barkoutloud
petside: @jawaj52 very IMPORT to know where the pet is going. AGREED! but thats Y there are home checks. should not deny based on 1 question #barkoutloud
jawaj52: @petside But are not concerned with where you live. When we adopted Stetson, the had 7 border collies there. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: LOL you guys = cracking me up. Maybe #blogpaws in every city? :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @DaisyWunderDog I'm for that. hehehe #barkoutloud
petside: @wantmorepuppies I missed the last meetup bc my doggie got hurt and we had to stay home and get better. We'll be at next one! #barkoutloud
FlexPet4Shelter: Come to Florida in the spring. We'll have great weather down here. #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: I like a good compromise solution! RT @blogpaws: LOL you guys = cracking me up. Maybe #blogpaws in every city? :) #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: Now you're talking RT @blogpaws: LOL you guys = cracking me up. Maybe #blogpaws in every city? :) #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Man! Almost all the cool folks I want to meet are out East! Except for @dancingdogblog #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @petside Aw, hurt doggies are never good. :( I'm a bit far, unfortunately. #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Yes! RT @DawgBlogger: Now youre talking RT @blogpaws: LOL you guys = cracking me up. Maybe #blogpaws in every city? :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @KimClune Hmmm I'm not sure... will have to check... #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: Contest maybe?? Best Blogpaws city and why??!! RT @blogpaws: LOL you guys = cracking me up. Maybe #blogpaws in every city? :) #barkoutloud
petside: @jawaj52 I was complaining earlier that i got denied twice based on the "no yard" question :( #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Sounds good to me. RT @DawgBlogger: Now youre talking RT @blogpaws: LOL you guys = cracking me up. Maybe #blogpaws in every city? :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @DaisyWunderDog Hey, move here! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: OK, on to our giveaway. @blogpaws, do you want to pose the Q and contest rules? #barkoutloud
petside: @wantmorepuppies He'll be fine. Cast SHOULD come off next weekend *hopes* too bad you're far #barkoutloud
KimClune: @Mod_Mary Let's ALL move to NH. :) #barkoutloud
jawaj52: @petside Agreed, to deny adoption over 1 question is wrong! #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: I'd move if I could take all m pet clients with me! RT @KimClune: @Mod_Mary Lets ALL move to NH. :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @KimClune come on! #barkoutloud
petside: @wantmorepuppies Be the Change by starting a small @blogpaws meetup group in your area! #barkoutloud
shoptotallykids: @DaisyWunderDog Please do come to our Wag-O-Ween! Then Sept.25 recycling fun - Hallo-Green Costume Exchange Party for dogs & kids. #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: In the summer, anyway! RT @KimClune: @Mod_Mary Let's ALL move to NH. :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: LOL...NH will never be the same again, but the animals will all be cared for! RT @KimClune: @Mod_Mary Lets ALL move to NH. :) #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @petside I will be thinking of you & your pups! Hope the cast does come off as planned. #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Giveaway! 1 free #blogpaws pass to 4th person to DM me (NOT @, DM!) answer to this question..... #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Who was the keynote speaker at BlogPaws East? (Hint: blogpaws.com) 4th to DM me wins. xo! #barkoutloud
KimClune: @CosmoHavanese That applies to NY too. Although summer leaves were turning colors August 10th here! #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @Mod_Lorie hahaha! very true! We'll raise some doggie *&^^% for sure! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @petside That's a cool idea! Wonder if anyone's in my area? Is there any listing of local groups on the #blogpaws site? #barkoutloud
petside: @wantmorepuppies TY so much. ran into a bit of bad luck :( but healing very well :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Hahaha RT @Mod_Mary: @Mod_Lorie hahaha! very true! Well raise some doggie *&^^% for sure! #barkoutloud
pawcurious: Consider it done! lol RT @Mod_Lorie @AboutVetMed: I nominate Koa:) pawcurious deserves a big wet doggie kiss #barkoutloud
FlexPet4Shelter: Can u share more info on this? RT @petside: @wantmorepuppies Be the Change by starting a small @blogpaws meetup group #barkoutloud
Mod_Mary: @Mod_Lorie And, you'd join us, Lorie! #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: @wantmorepuppies I like the idea of mini-#blogpaws groups locally #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @wantmorepuppies Soon! Sign up for our network and we'll let you know! http://bit.ly/9zDNKF #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: Me all alone up here in Ontario #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: @wantmorepuppies Been wanting to start a meetup for puppy mill dog owners for support @MNBullyDogs showed me how #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @DaisyWunderDog Me too! :) #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Absolutely! Why not? :-) RT @Mod_Mary: @Mod_Lorie And, youd join us, Lorie! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: If you're interested in starting local #blogpaws group, emai caroline (at) blogpaws (dot) com and I'll share more! #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: Excellent! RT @blogpaws: @wantmorepuppies Soon! Sign up for our network and well let you know! http://bit.ly/9zDNKF #barkoutloud
wantmorepuppies: @DaisyWunderDog Thanks for the info darling! #barkoutloud
petside: @FlexPet4Shelter @petfinder organized a meetup in NYC. Get pet bloggers 2gether & ideas on how to help pets create themselves :) #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: @wantmorepuppies Welcome! No puppy mill support groups in my area. Wonder if in others. #barkoutloud
DawgBlogger: @DaisyWunderDog there is such thing as puppy mill support groups ?!?!?!?!?! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: @blogpaws Any winners yet? #barkoutloud
blogpaws: Still time to win! Who was the keynote speaker at Blogpaws East? 4th to DM me wins. #barkoutloud
pawcurious: FYI #barkoutloud #blogpaws We're still looking for stories of how YOU are being the change for the next @BlogPaws video! DM me for info!
DaisyWunderDog: @DawgBlogger Sorry Shld clarify. Puppy mill dog owners. #barkoutloud
DaisyWunderDog: Get calls every few months from people who don't know what to do with their scared mill dog. Refer to @fearfuldogs #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @Mod_Hilary One more correct answer needed #barkoutloud
FlexPet4Shelter: @petside I like this idea a lot! We're in FL. We'll have to reach out to some other bloggers near us. #barkoutloud
Mod_Lorie: Pretty exciting. Some lucky person will be the winner soon! RT @blogpaws: @Mod_Hilary One more correct answer needed #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @schmuffs wins the free pass! Answer = Andrea Arden OR Elisa Camahort Page! NICE JOB! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Yay! Can you go @schmuffs? RT @blogpaws: @schmuffs wins the free pass! Answer = Andrea Arden OR Elisa Camahort Page! NICE JOB! #barkoutloud
petside: @FlexPet4Shelter many ways to get it going! facebook, meetup.com and just pet lovers you know around you! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: Congrats!!! RT @blogpaws: @schmuffs wins the free pass! Answer = Andrea Arden OR Elisa Camahort Page! NICE JOB! #barkoutloud
AboutVetMed: Do it! RT #barkoutloud #blogpaws Still looking for stories of how YOU are being the change for next @BlogPaws video! DM @pawcurious for info!
blogpaws: Sorry I meant @shmuffs is the winner! Spelled wrong. :) YAY @shmuffs! #barkoutloud
FlexPet4Shelter: @petside Thanks for the advice! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @AboutVetMed Allo, J! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: Congrats again!! LOL BOL! RT @blogpaws: Sorry I meant @shmuffs is the winner! Spelled wrong. :) YAY @shmuffs! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @CosmoHavanese LOL totally. What a ham. Am emailing you back. You = too cute. #barkoutloud
FlexPet4Shelter: Lots of good info tonight. Thanks @Blogpaws @Mod_Mary @Mod_Hillary @Mod_Lorie Sorry I couldn't join earlier. #barkoutloud
KimClune: Congratulations @shmuffs! #barkoutloud
shmuffs: Just won a pass to @blogpaws next month, now I've just got to find a flight! #barkoutloud
CosmoHavanese: @blogpaws Thank you pal!! Great job tonight! #barkoutloud
Mod_Hilary: Thanks to all who participated, and to @blogpaws for a great chat tonight! And to @shmuffs, who I hope will attend a #barkoutloud chat! #barkoutloud
blogpaws: @mod_mary @mod_hillary @mod_lorie THANK YOU so much! Must get back to planning #BlogPaws West! :) cya in 2 wks! #barkoutloud