Pet Helpers Adoption Center & Spay/Neuter Clinic has entered a cool contest and needs your help!!

For all people who spoil their pets rotten or if you just want to do your good deed for the day, Pet Helpers has entered Care2’s “Vote for your Favorite Animal Shelter” contest. The shelter with the most votes will win $10,000! The contest ends November 1, 2008 and we need at least 1,000 votes to qualify. Voting takes less than a minute and the site asks for your name, e-mail and zip code to participate. (Be sure to “opt out” of their e-mail list at the bottom right before clicking the “Vote” button if you don’t want to receive newsletters.)

This is a national contest, so PLEASE pass the link and instructions to anyone who could vote today!

TO VOTE…click here: http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/75635

Thank you in advance for giving Pet Helpers your support

The Frances R. Willis SPCA of Dorchester County is low on food supplies. They are hosting a dog food drive during the month of October. Food can be dropped off at the following locations:

Mr. K's Piggly Wiggly
404 North Cedar Street - Summerville
1605 Central Avenue - Knightsville

Piggly Wiggly
680 Bacons Bridge Rd. - Summerville

Patterson Printing
402 Old Trolley Rd. - Summerville

Carolina One Real Estate Offices
900 N. Main St. - Summerville
1530 Old Trolley Rd. - Summerville

Frances R. Willis SPCA
136 Four Paws Lane in Summerville

Cash and credit card donations can be made only at the SPCA facility. Food reserves are critically low. If you need more information, call the SPCA at 871-3820.

Local Firms Create the Ultimate in Posh Pet Design

Parker-Sims Interiors and Annie Melvin of Boutique Tents partnered to create the Chateau de Chien - an entry in Pierre Deux's national posh pet design challenge benefiting Canine Companions for Independence. Make sure to vote for the Chateau de Chien at www.pierredeux.com now through November 14th! Go Charleston!

On October 23 during the Upper King Design Walk, the Chateau will be on view at Three Dog Bakery.

On October 24 from 6-9 Pierre Deux is hosting an unveiling event in their showroom at 279 King and 10% of all proceeds will be donated to Canine Companions for Independence.