How to Keep Your Dog Fit During the Winter What's New at Bideawee The blistering cold may leave you huddling near the fireplace or reaching for an extra throw blanket during the wintertime, but for dogs, the snow-covered fields outside your home are a great place for exploring and getting in some quality exercise. If you find yourself hesitant to go outside because of the temperature but your pet has other ideas, consider these great tips in order to have a great time throughout the chilly season. ... Read More Bideawee Lights up Times Square! From the end of December through the end of March, Bideawee will have advertising prominently displayed in Times Square. The public will see a On December 8th, Santa made a special trip to greet the holiday giving, and two adoptionmany good boys and girls at Bideawee's Westhampton focused executions that were location. Bideawee's annual Photos with Santa event drew developed to engage viewers at the over 80 pets-including two felines! Bideawee volunteer, crossroads of the world. The advertising Dee McMeekan of Dee is for Dogs Photography did a will be displayed on the video board fabulous job of shooting the event and all attendees located on 42nd street between 7th received a personalized photo of their pet with Santa. The and 8th Avenue, so if you find yourself annual event was a terrific way to kick off the holiday in that neighborhood, look up! A special thanks to Neutron Media and season and Bideawee looks forward to continuing this Justin McClure Creative in Wichita, tradition for many years to come! Kansas for the media and the creative. Bideawee is deeply grateful and Happy Tails - Wallaby (aka Whopper) Reminds us That it’s appreciative of their generosity and What’s Inside That Counts work. Photos with Santa a Big Hit for People & Pets of Westhampton As a former Bideawee volunteer, I should have known better, but I began my search for a pet by choosing a cat from the Bideawee website and convincing myself that "this was the exact cat I wanted." As I completed the on-line application, I responded to some really insightful questions about the personality of the cat I was seeking but these questions didn't really register until I arrived at the adoption center to complete the process... Read More We Thank our Friends this Holiday Bideawee wants to extend a big thanks to its friends and family, who have 2012 was a big year for Bideawee. There is no better way partnered up, lent assistance and been to cap off a year of growth, opportunities, and a part of the continuous dialogue and achievements, than with a trip to the legendary New efforts to improve the lives of homeless animals over the last year. Among York Stock Exchange. On December 20th several Bideawee staff members, including CEO, Nancy Taylor, many others, the organization wishes to joined Iams, and some four-legged guests at the NYSE to thank Wellness Pet Food for helping ring the closing bell. Over the years, Bideawee has made Bideawee highlight its adoptable animals on social media, and for their several trips to the NYSE and it's always an honor to be invited back and have the opportunity to bring unbridled generous donation of thousands of meals for homeless animals, as well as love and joy of puppies to the floor of the exchange. As for their sponsorship of our Kiehl's the organization approaches 2013, we do so with a Holiday Adoption Event. Bideawee renewed commitment to our mission, a deep gratitude looks forward to continuing its for our supporters, and a wish for security and prosperity relationship with this terrific brand in for pets and people alike in the year ahead. Happy New 2013. A heartfelt thanks also goes out to Year! Stella and Chewy's for their donation of Bideawee Rings the Closing Bell at the NYSE! http://bideawee.org/_draft/newsletter_jan13.html[1/7/13 10:03:56 AM] New York Social Diary Recognizes Bideawee Staff & Volunteers in Wake of Hurricane Sandy 80 cases of dog and cat dinners and treats to help us feed our animals after Hurricane Sandy! When hurricane Sandy tore through the New York Metropolitan area, Bideawee suffered tremendous damages, and the weeks that followed were some of the most challenging the organization has faced to date. Recovering from the storm was a herculean task and Bideawee would not have been back on its feet so soon after the storm's devastation were it not for the extraordinary efforts of our dedicated staff and extended community. The New York Social Diary took notice of these efforts and profiled Bideawee and highlighted the many staff members and volunteers that banded together during this difficult time to ensure the safety and Another Great Match; Bideawee and Kids Club 13 Make it Official! well-being of our animals. From commuting on foot for Bideawee had the pleasure of working three hours when public transportation was down, to with Kids Club 13, a family membership performing surgeries by flashlight, to organizing donation of Channel Thirteen, throughout 2012 drives and grassroots fundraising efforts, the Bideawee on a variety of promotions and the community ensured that the animals continued to organization is thrilled to make it official receive the care they needed and deserved. The in 2013. Beginning in January of 2013, organization couldn't be prouder of everyone's efforts Bideawee will become an official and appreciates the acknowledgment from New York partner of the media company, which Social Diary. is a source for PBS Kids programs like Curious George, Sesame Street, Martha Stewart and many others. All Kids Club Upcoming Events members will receive free adoptions on Manhattan the 13th of every month, in addition to January 19th discounts throughout the year. Unleashed by Petco Adoption Event Bideawee will also be collaborating February 16th with Kids Club on a host of events and Unleashed by Petco Adoption Event opportunities in 2013. The organization looks forward to working with Kids Club Westhampton 13 to raise awareness for homeless January 19th animals, and provide resources to Adoption Day at the Westhampton Beach Library families to help cultivate their life-long January 30th relationships with their two and fourLove Your Pet Art Contest Craft Workshop legged loved ones. January 31st Love Your Pet Art Contest Craft Workshop February 8th 5th Annual Love Your Pet Art Expo February 9th 5th Annual Love Your Pet Art Expo February 10th 5th Annual Love Your Pet Art Expo February 16th Adoption Day & Donation Drive at Teachers Federal Credit Union February 23rd Adoption Day & Donation Drive at Teachers Federal Credit Union Click Here For a Full List of Events Join the Bideawee Team in 2013! Have you ever thought about parlaying your life-long love of animals into a Bideawee Staff Pick of the Litter viable career? If you're driven by a passion for animals, a desire to work in Alex Harris, Client Care Coordinator, has been with a fast-paced and rewarding Bideawee for four years. You may have seen Alex on one environment, and live in the New York of his many TV appearances with the Bideawee animals, Metropolitan area, consider joining the including The Early Show, LX NBC, WPIX and Fox News. Bideawee team! You can now use Facebook to view Bideawee's open Alex is one of the members of the behavior team at Bideawee; however, you will most often find him greeting positions, apply for them, and even share them with your friend! Just log on you as you enter the building. A graduate of Clark to Bideawee's Facebook page, click University and a native New Yorker, Alex is a proud the box marked 'Resumator', located member of the Bideawee family! underneath and to the right of our http://bideawee.org/_draft/newsletter_jan13.html[1/7/13 10:03:56 AM] Timeline image and you'll see a full list of Berry is an extremely sweet four-year-old dog who has had really bad luck in his young life. He's been in shelters all available positions. Check back regularly for updates! for the last four years and was actually rescued from a municipal shelter where he was consistently kept off the euthanasia list because he was so well-loved. Bideawee is lucky to be able to take him and now he's just looking for a home. He gets along well with other dogs, he knows all his commands and he is extremely sweet and loving. If you're interested in adopting Berry, please come into Bideawee in Manhattan and we'll be happy to make an introduction. Watch Berry's Video. Grasshopper is an extremely sweet and calm 10 year-old cat who was, unfortunately, surrendered to a municipal shelter due to a child's allergies. She gives friendly headbutts and kisses and loves to be petted. She can tolerate other cats, but I think she'd love to be a single cat and get all of your attention. Bideawee would love for you to come in and take this special girl home! Watch Grasshopper's Video. Pet Health Ask The Vet Due to the curiosity around this topic we're revisiting an answer to the question on how to distinguish between fainting and seizures in dogs. How can I tell the difference between fainting [in a dog] and a seizure? To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, check with your Ask The Trainer Human Resources Dept. If your company is eligible, request a My dog continuously jumps on people when they come matching gift form and send it into my house. I have tried everything; including putting completed and signed with your gift. him on leash when people come over, but it does not We will do the rest. seem to work. Do I need to crate him when I have guests? Volunteer In 2010 my dog became sick and had to be put to sleep. Unfortunately, when I was finally ready for a new dog my living arrangements wouldn't permit it. I had looked into volunteering at Bideawee a few times after my dog passed, but the timing wasn't right and I couldn't bring myself to do it. I simply wasn't ready. I finally felt ready in May of 2012 and sent in my volunteer application... See More http://bideawee.org/_draft/newsletter_jan13.html[1/7/13 10:03:56 AM] What better time to give a cat a forever home than winter! Come visit our new adoptable cats now residing at our Adoption Centers in Manhattan and Westhampton - one could be your new best friend. http://bideawee.org/_draft/newsletter_jan13.html[1/7/13 10:03:56 AM]