Bring on 2010 & help some animals in need

After a massive end to 2009 with two Santa Paws shoots per weekend, plus other regular shoots and all the photo post-production work in between, I wasn't sure if my owner Anna would be up to facing 2010.

With a bit of rest between the end of one decade and the beginning of another we are both ready to go. Already we have a number of pet expos lined up in February and March, so if anyone is going to be nearby, come and visit us at the following:

• Beneful Bark in the Park, Elwood Park, St Kilda - Saturday 20th Feb 10am to 2pm
• Glen Eira Party in the Park Expo - Sunday 14th March 10am to 4pm go to www.gleneira.vic.gov.au for more info.
• Stonnington Council Pets in the Park, Central Park, Burke Road, Malvern East - Saturday 27th March 10am to 4pm.
• Eastern Regional Pet Expo, Ferntree gully Recreation Reserve, Sunday 28th March 10am to 4pm.

And stay tuned for some further dates as well.

While we are all getting back into gear from the new year, it is important to also keep in mind my furry friends who will be 'dumped' because they are a Christmas gift that is no longer wanted or have become and 'inconvenience'. More than 16,000 animals will be abandoned at this time of year. If you are considering a pet, please llok first to animal shelters such as the RSPCA www.rspca.org.au and Lort Smith Animal Hospital http://www.lortsmith.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=397 to name just two. Many of these animals desperatley need a home.

I would like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2010.

Meow

Lik the Cat