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Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Newsletter
image spacer formatIn this issue: Movie/Moonbeams -- KBM Coronation Info -- Upcoming Coronations -- How to break jumping dog -- Why cats mark territory -- Dogs who like to party -- Canine & Feline Funnies

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Krewe of Barkus & Meoux 2010 Pet Parade
image spacer formatPawsitively Pet-riotic Mardi Gras Pet Parade was held February 7, 2010 at Riverview Park. Keep checking back to see pictures from the parade. Meanwhile, see the parade pictures from 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. View Parade themes from the past.

Paw-sitively Pet-riotic

Our Meeting Place Has Changed
image spacer formatThe KBM's General Meeting held the first Tuesday of every month has changed locations. We are now meeting in Petco's Community Room at the back of the store located on Youree Drive in Shreveport. Same time -- New location! Join us at the next meeting at this Pet friendly place.

Captain's Challenge
2009 Captain, Dr. Pamala Coker, has issued a challenge to our community to participate in Trap-Neuter-Return of feral cats as advocated by Alley Cat Allies.

Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch

image spacer format When: Sunday, January 17, 2010
image spacer format Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
image spacer format Where: Barksdale Club, Bossier City
image spacer format Tickets: $40.00 Advance / $45.00 at Door

Silent auction, mimosas, omelet bar and great fun to be had!

ASPCA Go Orange for Animals
Bring your pet to the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City Thursday, April 10.

  • Pet Adoptions 1:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Activities from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in front of the Feature Fountain
  • FREE Orange Soda
  • PRIZES for you and your pets!
  • Best "Orange Dressed" pet prize
  • Clowns & Balloon Animals
  • FREE Boardwalk Coupon books with over $500 in savings for the owners of the first 200 pets to show up dressed in orange + much more!

See Photos from 2007 ASPCA Go Orange for Animals

PETCO is once again a Charitable Partner of the Animal Krewe!
image spacer formatPETCO and the PETCO Foundation do their part to raise funds to benefit animal organizations nationwide through their annual Tree of Hope Fundraiser, which runs from November 18, 2008 through December 24, 2008.

image spacer formatSeventy percent of the funds donated by PETCO's customers, associates and vendors during the five-week campaign will immediately go to the thousands of organizations PETCO partners with in the communities they share. The remaining thirty percent will be provided to animal welfare organizations in the areas where the money was raised during the balance of the year.

image spacer formatThe Foundation believes part of its success in raising money is tied to the fact that donors know their contributions stay in their communities, and it is one of the few pet retail-related fundraising organizations that takes this type of grassroots approach to supporting animal welfare.

image spacer format"There are thousands of animals across the country that will benefit from our store visitors' generosity. We're deeply grateful to be able to organize and distribute this collection effort each year on behalf of all of those animals who depend on us for their well-being," says PETCO Foundation Vice President and Director Paul Jolly.

Meet Speedy
image spacer formatThe Animal Krewe is happy to introduce Speedy, one of the residents at Yogie and Friends. We are feeding this little guy for the year.

Speedy Gonzales at Yogie and Friends

Captain's Award of Excellence
image spacer formatAt the April Meeting, the Captain's Award of Excellence was given to the Rockwell Family for their hard work and dedication to the animals by Captain Scott Douget.

Rockwell family with Capt Scott Douget

A Tree For Barbara
image spacer formatSunday, February 4, 2007
image spacer formatA. C. Steere Park, south side
image spacer formatThe Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Honored Founder Barbara Ruane. Click for more.

Dedication for Barbara

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