Hi Everyone,

     Most of you will know what Pets on Wheels mean to Buddy and I. For those who don't, let me explain it a little.

      Pets on Wheels is a not for profit organization which provides friendly visits from volunteers and their pets to those requiring the support of an institutional setting. Visits are most often to nursing homes; however, assisted living communities and facilities for the physical and mentally challenged are also recipients of our visits. Recently, Veterans’ hospitals, programs for the homeless, and children at risk of home out placement have also been added to our visits. Our emphasis is on residents who have been unresponsive to ongoing activities. Many of these patients have impaired cognitive abilities due to specific illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, and react to animals with more awareness than to people around them. For instance, repetitive speech behavior or annoying mannerisms may cease while a patient is petting an animal.

On Friday's Buddy and I visit Genesis Brightwood for an hour or 2. He loves it when we say "Ok, are you ready to go see your Elder Friends?". It's nice to know we make a small difference. At Walmart a couple of weeks ago we had a gentleman come up to us and thank us...we were clueless until he said, "My Mother loves Buddy...she looks forward to his friday visits!".

 On September 27^th we will be holding our 4^th annual Dog-A-Thon, at Oregon Ridge Park, in Cockeysville, Maryland. The Dog-a-thon is our annual event that keeps us running throughout the year.

Buddy and I will be walking at 11am. We hope that you will be able to join us for our walk and become part of our team, Pawisitively Fun!

Donating through Frist Giving is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most effcient way to support Buddy and I,and hopefully you too.

Thanks so much for your support - and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!