SPRING SOIREE BENEFITS THE BEASTS AND THE CHILDREN

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  Annual Dinner Extravaganza Set for Saturday, May 19

  
  Join us on Saturday, May 19th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. as legendary actor, singer and dancer Dick Van Dyke serves as Master of Ceremonies for our first annual Bless the Beasts & the Children event.
  
  Held at a private Malibu estate and jointly hosted by the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills and Malibu Pet Companions, the event will raise money for local and international service projects benefitting children, as well as for the medical care for sick, injured and un-weaned homeless pets at the Agoura Animal Shelter.
  
  Guests will be treated to an extraordinary evening filled with fun, laughter, music and the excitement of both a live and silent auction while revelers join in festivities to honor Malibu Coast Animal Hospital and Rotarian Dave Woods for their unfaltering dedication and selfless contributions to animals and children.
  
  "These two groups, children and animals, often have no voice and because of that, have no choice. They both depend on us to love and care for them. Together, we illuminate their needs," say event co-chairs Robin Kahrs, Lois Koch and Elizabeth Tilkian.
  
  The evening will be one to remember. Come join us in the festivities and help raise money for local and international children and homeless pets.
  
  Tickets for the Bless the Beasts & the Children event are $100 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Get yours today! For tickets or more information, please call (818) 483.4228 or click here.
  

MPC participates in Tokens for Bags® Program at Buffalo Exchange

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  Ready to shop at the hippest fashion spot for new and recycled clothing and accessories, while benefiting MPC? Meet the Buffalo Exchange.
  
  Located in Sherman Oaks, at 14621 Ventura Blvd (west of Van Nuys), Buffalo Exchange is a second-hand clothing store that invites customers to trade former favorites for new or new-to-you merchandise.
  
  You can buy used apparel as well as sell or trade in your own used clothes. The value of a trade-in is calculated by a trained buyer, and then you can receive a percentage of that value in cash or store credit. They offer 35% of the selling price in cash or 50% in store credit!
  
  But then check out their Tokens for Bags® program! The way it works is every time a customer takes a token instead of a shopping bag the store donates the cost of that bag (5 cents) to a charity (MPC is one of three). Customers drop their token(s) in the displayed boxes just as they leave the store. From Jan-June, Buffalo Exchange adds up the total amount collected and cuts a check. It's that simple!
  
  They started the program in 1994 and raised nearly $399,000 for hundreds of charities while saving 8 million bags.
  
  So tell all your friends to check out Buffalo Exchange and go take advantage of the Tokens for Bags program today! www.buffaloexchange.com
  
  
  

Beautifully Handcrafted Wood Benefits Homeless Pets

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  Each one-of-a-kind piece, uniquely designed by an Agoura Animal Shelter volunteer, is handcrafted from recycled fallen wood and fashioned into a gorgeous piece of art. With no two pieces alike, each features its own distinct and individual character and makes the perfect gift for any art or wood lover. Now available as part of the fundraising efforts to support Malibu Pet Companion's ongoing mission to fund the medical care for homeless pets at the Agoura Animal Shelter, you can purchase one of these exclusive pieces of art today! Please contact Robin@malibupetcompanions.org and add one (or more) of these beautifully handcrafted wood pieces of art to your collection now! They also make the perfect gift for this holiday season.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Purfectly Wonderful Holiday Cards on Sale Now

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  MPC wants to help you celebrate the holidays with family and friends alike! For all of your holiday card needs this season, buy our custom-designed holiday cards featuring one-of-a-kind, original photography of our very own MPC animals! Each card in this adorable pack is sure to warm every heart. Available for a limited time and while supplies last, a set of 8 cards is $15. You can purchase them online at www.malibupetcompanions.org or visit the Agoura Animal Shelter today. They go fast, so buy yours today!
  
  

2012 Calendar to benefit Agoura Shelter dog

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  Calendars now on sale for $20...30% of the proceeds will benefit MPC! To purchase your calendar please contact us or stop by the Agoura Animal Shelter today!
  
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Please join us for a fundraiser benefiting Malibu Pet Companions!

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  Claim Jumper Restaurant
  2150 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
  Thousand Oaks,CA 91359
  
  Wednesday 8/10/11 5pm – 9:30pm
  
  15% of your dining proceeds will save medically needy homeless animal lives through Malibu Pet Companions
  
  Have some dinner and SAVE A LIFE !
  
  (Must have a flyer for MPC to receive 15% of the proceeds, please stop by the shelter to pick up yours or visit www.malibupetcompanions.org!)
  
  Download your printable flyer here.
  

PLEASE HELP US TO ALWAYS SAY YES!

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  July 2011

  Dear Friend of Malibu Pet Companions,
  

  
  We are always so grateful for your support.  And, with your help, we do our best to accomplish much in the way of medical and surgical care for the homeless animals at the Agoura Animal Shelter. For over 13 years, MPC has provided our shelter animals with the treatment they’ve needed so that they can be brought to good health and given a second chance to find their forever home.

  
  MPC has always said YES -- Until Now:  It’s with a heavy heart that I share with you that for the first time in our organization’s history, we’ve had to recently make some difficult choices. It is with this concern that I turn to you today to ask you personally if you will, “Help Us to Always Say Yes” by making a donation to MPC?

  
  Our work is truly life saving and none of it is possible without continued support from caring friends like you.  Please help us to continue to fund the much needed medical care for our beloved homeless shelter pets today.  Your donation gift of any size will be so greatly appreciated!

  
  Can we count on you to Help Us to Always Say Yes?

  
  You may donate to Malibu Pet Companions via:
  Pay Pal: www.malibupetcompanions.org
  Check: Mail to MPC at P.O. Box 7401, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359
  Cash or check: Deliver to Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91359

  
  We truly rely on your generosity to continue our work. In advance and on behalf of all those you will help us to say “YES” to, we thank you!

  Sincerely,

   

  Robin
  President of MPC

  
  

Malibu Pet Companions Receives Grant from Build-a-Bear

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  We are pleased to announce that Malibu Pet Companions is the recipient of a generous grant from the Build-a-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation.  The mission of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is to make life more bearable for children, families and pets in need of the kindness of others.  The Foundation provides direct support for animals in domestic pet programs including animal welfare organizations, pet rescue and rehabilitation organizations, and therapeutic and humane education pet programs.
  
  These grants are funded through the sale of our Bearemy's Kennel Pals®. One dollar from the sale of each plush animal in this line is donated through the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation to organizations working with or on behalf of domestic pets throughout the United States and Canada.
  
  Thanks to the generosity of the Foundation, MPC will be able to save more homeless animals and help them find forever homes!
  

Congratulations to our two newest board members!

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  Trina joins us as first VP and brings an exciting enthusiasm to the Board! Trina joined the Agoura Shelter volunteer program last April and has jumped in very quickly to do what ever is needed for the cat volunteer program and the MPC organization.
  
  Pattie joins us as 2nd VP and brings a wonderful background in marketing and a dynamic energy to the MPC organization! Pattie joined the Agoura Shelter dog volunteer program in Nov of 2010 and has quickly become involved on many levels.
  
  We wish to thank Susan and Deanna for their participation on the MPC Board and express our appreciation for their years of service! Both have recently moved to honorary board positions but continue to support the mission and efforts of the MPC organization.
  

Santa Claws

• December 12 and 19, 2010, 11 am – 4 pm
  Please join us for photos with Santa at the Westlake Village Pet Smart on Lindero Canyon Rd. for the Santa Claws event!
  
  11-4 Sunday December 12th and 19th.
  
  MPC receives $5.00 for every picture sold!
  
  All funds raised will go towards funding medical care for the homeless animals at the Agoura Animal Shelter.
  
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  Yazmine as Santa, one of the Agoura Animal Shelter Officers,
  Robin our MPC President and her pack including Sweet Pea (the rottie) who benefited from MPC funding 8 years ago and is profiled in our Board of Directors section.
  For more information or to make a donation please contact: Robin 818-421-6155 or Lois 818-857-7566

Congratulations Chris & Dr. Lisa!

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  MPC would like to congratulate Dr. Lisa of Malibu Coast Animal Hospital and her fiance Chris on their upcoming nuptials! Dr. Lisa has treated many MPC animals with much love and compassion over the years and we are so grateful to her and Chris for choosing MPC as one of the charities to benefit from their guests generosity in lieu of gifts to them. We wish them many years of love and happiness!
  
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Elegant Clutter Sale

• September 25, 2010, 8 am – 2 pm
  Join other animal lovers at the MPC Elegant Clutter Two annual garage sale. The goal is to raise funds for the medical needs of homeless pets at the Agoura Animal Shelter so they can be adopted and given a second chance. Gently used donations are welcome. The event takes place at the corner of Thousand Oaks Blvd. and Ironwood Drive, turn left on Meadowmist in Agoura Hills.
  For more information or to make a donation please contact: Robin 818-421-6155 or Lois 818-857-7566

Best Friends Animal Society

• October 12th, 9am
  La Brea Tar Pits Page Museum Park
  5801 Wilshire Blvd
  (Between Fairfax & La Brea)
  Los Angeles, CA 90036

Bow Wows & Meows

• October 12, 11am – 4pm
  William S. Hart Park
  24151 Newhall Ave.
  Santa Clarita, CA 91321

This event includes contests for the largest dog, smallest dog, longest ears and tail, even the most physically challenged dog and many vendors.

The City of Calabasas 2008 Pumpkin Festival

• October 18-19, 10am - 5pm
  Street Fair Along Lost Hills Rd.
  Games & Rides at Juan Bautista De Anza Park
  3701 Lost Hills Rd., Calabasas, CA

Event Entrance & Parking at Lost Hills Rd. & Agoura Rd. - Take 101 Freeway - Exit Lost Hills Rd. in Calabasas

• September 12, 2009, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  29676 Meadowmist Way, Agoura Hills
  (just off Thousand Oaks Blvd. )
  Multi-Family and Agoura Animal Shelter Volunteers “Elegant Clutter” Sale. Some or all Proceeds from each booth will be donated to MPC.
  For more information please contact: Robin Kahrs 818-421-6155 or Lois Koch 818-857-7566

• September 12, 2009
  The eighth Annual Doodle Romp and Picnic will benefit MPC which funds veterinary care for dogs, cats, horses etc., housed at the Agoura Shelter. The romp, which is open to anyone with a goldendoodle, labradoodle or has a love of these breeds, will feature competitions, food, vendors, pet portraiture and raffles and will take place on 16 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains. The final day to make a reservation is Sept. 7. For information and reservations contact doodleromp@earthlink.net or call 818-735-7332.