Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Newsletter
In this issue: Shavers chicken and sausage jambalaya dinners for Shreveport Police K-9 and the KBM Float Remodel July 9; KBM Coronation August 23; Pet Education program; Wedding Bells for Lori; Cat-proofing Your Home; One Cat or Two?; Happy Tails & trails

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Our Meeting Place Has Changed
The 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.

Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade
Be Mine Fur-Ever at the annual Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade. Held Sunday, February 15, 2009 at RiverView Park in Shreveport. Check back for pictures from the event.

See the parade pictures from 2006, 2007, and 2008. View Parade themes from the past.

Congratulations to our Royal Court!
We are excited to be able to announce our Royal Court drawn Sunday, February 8 at Petco.

Thanks to Petco for letting us use their community room and thanks to all of you that came out to support us!

Congratulations to our Royal Court!
King Murphy - Anita Holloway
Queen Lily - Sarah Rogers

Lord of Chow - Sir Frosty - Justin Williams
Lady of Chow - Dixie - Chris & Melissa Gilbreth

Lord of Smiles - Patch - Tammy Stephens
Lady of Smiles - Cupcake - Jean Johnson

Lord High Step - Jacques - Kathleen Paul
Lady High Step - Cinnamon - Hope McElhaney

Lord Bright Eyes - Maggie - Nicki Waida
Lady Bright Eyes - Miss Peabody - Teresa Lombardino

Lord Royal - Django - Cody Appel
Lady Royal - Gypsy - Jamie Barlow

Lord In Command - Goliath - Trent Harber
Lady In Command - Belle - Katherine Rigdon

Jazz Brunch
Captain Pamala Coker of the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux by royal decree of King Kenneth Paul and Queen Ginger Paul request the honor of your presence at our fabulous Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch:
When: Sunday, January 18, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Barksdale Club, Bossier City
Tickets: $35.00 Advance / $40.00 at Door
Buffet.
Complimentary Champagne Mimosas.
Silent Auction.
Cocktail Attire.
Music by Bill Bush Combo.

Coronation 2008
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux cordially invite you to Coronation 2008:
When: Sunday, August 17
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Mardi Gras Museum - 2101 East Texas Street, Bossier City
Tickets: $35.00 Advance / $40.00 at Door
Cash Bar.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Silent Auction.
Summer Casual.
Music by Professor Pork Chop and Dirty Dishes.

Annual Revel Run Pet Walk
October 4, 2008
Registration begins at 7:00 am
Go to Sportspectrumusa.com to register.
Prizes for first place, best dressed, and pet/owner look-a-like.

Yappy Halloween at the Louisiana Boardwalk
October 26, 2008 - Mark your calendar.
Pet costume contests and festivities.

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.

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!
PETCO 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.

Seventy 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.

The 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.

"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.

Reindog Contest
Monday, November 19 at 5:00 pm. Join the Animal Krewe and the Gardens of the American Rose Center for the Reindog Contest at the December On the Red Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Kick-Off. Dress your canine up in a holiday theme and enter to win a prize! Contest registration is 5-6 pm and costs $10 per pet. Pets must be on a leash at all times.

Stay for December on the Red Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Kick-off. Come out and bring the entire family to Festival Plaza as Mayors Glover and Walker turn on the lights and officially kick off the holidays in Shreveport-Bossier City. Then ice skate the night away for just $5 per person between 5 and 8:30 pm. There will be live entertainment and Santa will be on hand. There will be concessions for sale and free light-up necklaces for children 12 and under, while supplies last. Festival Plaza, I-20 exit 19A, Shreveport.

3rd Annual Pet Walk
The Animal Krewe presented our 3rd annual Pet Walk on Saturday, October 6, 2007 during the Red River Revel at the Shreveport Riverfront. Thanks to all that came out to support us and thanks to Sportspectrum for their continued support. See the wrap up with pictures.

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

Jambalaya Dinner
Fundraiser for Shreveport Police K-9 Support Group and Bone Float Repairs.

When: Tuesday, June 19
Time: 4:00  PM -7:00 PM
Where: Shaver's Catering - 270 Ockley Drive (corner of Youree)
Cost: $5.00 donation

Come out and support Shreveport Police K-9 Support Group and our Bone Float Repairs on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Shaver's Catering. Chicken and sausage jambalaya dinners available for a $5.00 donation. You don't even have to get out of your car; our car hops will bring tasty jambalaya dinners right to you.

Tickets available by contacting us or calling 752-CATS

Captain's Award of Excellence
At 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.

A Tree For Barbara
Sunday, February 4, 2007
A. C. Steere Park, south side
The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Honored Founder Barbara Ruane. Click for more.

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