Paws of the Planet's 4th Annual EcoArt for Animals Silent Auction

Everyone had a great day at Paws of the Planet's 4th annual EcoArt for Animals Silent Auction.  Over 30 local artists contributed one-of-a-kind original paintings on EcoBags.  Thanks go out to the artists, everyone who attended, all the bidders and winners, and to The Dock Restaurant for hosting and providing the delicious strolling gourmet brunch.  Proceeds from the event and auction will benefit native wildlife, homeless pets, and education.

Members Wildlife and Nature Glide on Newport's Back Bay

About a dozen Paws of the Planet Members participated in a narrated kayak tour through Newport's Back Bay Ecological Reserve on Saturday, July 16.  The paddlers enjoyed the scenery and wildlife of this amazing coastal estuary.  Joe DiStefano took some great pictures, as you can see below.  (Thanks, Joe!)

Cormorant

Elephant Seals at San Simeon

New Paws of the Planet Member Steve Velasco shared with us an interesting article that he wrote about the elephant seal rookery at San Simeon, and we thought we'd share it with you.  You can read it online:  Elephant Seals

First Members Wildlife and Nature Excursion at Santa Ana Zoo

Paws of the Planet's Members & Friends enjoyed breakfast and a private Endangered Species Tour at The Santa Ana Zoo on Saturday morning, May 7, 2011. This intimate, animated tour with Zoo Director, Kent Yamaguchi, focused on the zoo's collection of rare and highly endangered animals.  Kent's enthusiasm and love for the animals shined through when he talked about the zoo's Species Survival Projects and Conservation Programs around the world. These bright, inquisitive SAZOO animals are entertained and challenged with amusing, creative and ever-changing Animal Enrichment Projects.  www.santaanazoo.org

The behind the scenes tour included meeting a pair of Pygmy Marmosets biding their time in the quarantine area.  They are so ready to move into their soon to be completed Habitat Enclosure. All they needed was an extra boost and their new home would be ready.   With generous donations from our members and friends Paws of the Planet put them over the top! Moving day is just around the corner. This is what Paws of the Planet's Collective Giving Program is all about.

America's Family Pet Expo

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, became a member or renewed their membership, or made a purchase at our booth at the America's Family Pet Expo, April 15-17, 2011.  It was Paws of the Planet's 10th year at the Pet Expo.

Big Cat Slideshows

Paws of the Planet Advisory Board member Angie Lopez has created two slideshows with some of her personal big cat photos, and posted them on YouTube.  We thought they were so great we'd share them with you!  Here are the links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYc1TqTPknw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqZpwsYyTWE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjPJ0vhh10

Holiday Open House

Thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Holiday Open House on December 4, 2010, and congratulations to all the winners in our Sheltering Fur, Feathers & Flippers 2010 Raffle, as well as all the companies that generously donated prizes -- Disney, SeaWorld, Aquarium of the Pacific, Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Safari, San Diego Zoo, Toll Roads, The Living Desert, Roar Foundation, Santa Ana Zoo, CVS Pharmacy, Cheesecake Factory, Picaboo, and Jamye Rogers for donating a Consultation with the Professor of Pet Etiquette.

Holiday photos!

 
Arts and crafts for kids.

Holiday music from the Young Singers of Orange County.

Drawing the raffle winners.

Big thank you's go out to The Dock Restaurant for serving as a venue and providing the delectable brunch, the artists who painted the bags and other artwork, the volunteers who helped, and all the attendees who made the event a big success.  Here are a few photos from the event:

You can check out many of the bags and other artwork by clicking here.