Sharon is a Minneapolis based artist and freelance illustrator. Her subject matter is everything inbetween whimsical and wild. She can't get enough of hot and humid weather, traveling with her cool husband Dean and wrangling their naughty cats. Sharon is a member of CBIG (Children's book Illustrators Guild) and the SCBWI. To learn more about her check out her website http://childrensillustrators.com/sharonrwagner
Please take a moment to check out Sharon's blog here
With Thanksgiving in the U.S. still fresh on our waistlines it is only appropriate that we continue our food fest and talk about some delicious products from Beary Good Stuff which happens to be owned and operated by none other than Barb Kowalik (you know her best as the mischievous Nellie and Kozmo's Mom from Cat From Hell) and her husband Dave.
Barb had quite the good luck streak going when she won prizes on BOTH of my blogs (Cat Chat and Dakota's Den). Neither she nor I could believe her good fortune!
As a (completely unexpected and unnecessary, but MUCH APPRECIATED!!) "thank you" Barb sent me jars of deliciousness as well as a sweet thank you note:
This was created by Barb!!!
Her thoughtful "thank you" note accompanied the box of deliciousness!
She even gave Cody a treat! Noooo! It isn't what you think! No Feds will be coming here anytime soon! It's fresh, homegrown CATNIP!
The item we tried and LOVED
was the Blueberry Garlic Jelly! It is their #1 Seller! We used it as a marinade for turkey breast and it was delicious!
How do I even attempt to complete a task as "ordinary" as a book review and make it "extraordinary?"
How do you take an act as simple and "ordinary" as reading a book and turn it into an "extraordinary" experience?
The answers to those questions can be found by reading The Chronicles Of Zee & Zoey, an "extraordinary" story which not only chronicles
Author Deborah Barnes' life, but the lives of two of her seven cats; Zee, her adorable and lovable male Maine Coon and Zoey her female "wild-child leopard inspired Bengal cat, who fell madly, deeply in love." The Chronicles Of Zee & Zoey is the first (of what I am certain will be many) books by Author Deborah Barnes.
I was one of a few lucky individuals who was offered a "sneak peek" of Deb's manuscript this past summer. I had the additional honor of supplying a comment for the back cover:
"The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey are a treasure, simply enchanting, captivating and engrossing, both as a true story the author shares about her life with her feline clan, and as a visual masterpiece of stunning photographs and delightful artwork. They say animals are drawn to those who emit a "blue light" and Deb must have this aura radiating from her like a floodlight because she doesn't just WRITE about her love for her cats, she LIVES it as well. Because of this innate understanding she has for this beloved species and the trust they have for her; she is able to translate the most ordinary of everyday life events into a story that is nothing less than extraordinary!"
Webster defines the word "ordinary" as being "common, an everyday occurrence, unremarkable."
There are literally scads of books about cats on the market. That in itself is "ordinary."
How does one take a common topic, one's life with cats, and make it "extraordinary?" Webster defines "extraordinary" as "going beyond what is usual, regular, customary." He defines it further as "exceptional to a very marked extent."
The Chronicles Of Zee & ZoeyARE"exceptional to a very marked extent."
- What is the likelihood that you will lose your job after dedicating most of your adult life to it?
-What is the likelihood of turning that "ordinary" yet devastating experience into a life-changing extraordinary journey?
-What is the likelihood that a cat who is not one of the namesakes of this story being the reason this story exists? That cat would be Deborah's beloved cat "Kit" who as Deborah says "without her, this tale would surely never exist."
-What is the likelihood that you will have two cats living in your home who "fall in love" and proceed to have the most amazing kittens stirring in YOU a feral, protective instinct and love the magnitude of which you would never have believed was possible?
-What is the likelihood that your own life's story would run parallel to that of your cats? YOU meet the "man of your dreams" (which translates to "he loves ME AND he loves CATS!"), and he is a photographic genius to boot?
-What is the likelihood of "ordinary" acts such as watching the The Ellen Show and learning about Oprah's "vision board" resonating with you so powerfully that they inspire you to begin to make monumental life changes?
-What is the likelihood of embarking on and completing the daunting task of writing a book about your life, replete with lessons learned, as a result of observing and making sense of the behavior of your beloved feline family?
-What is the likelihood of writing in such a descriptive, loving and insightful way that the reader feels your pain, laughs at some of your hilarious experiences, gets into your head and can find parallels from your experiences and relate them to their own lives? Not only is this not very likely, it is an "extraordinary" feat.
Deborah Barnes in The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey has taken what to some would be an "ordinary" story and made it an "extraordinary" lesson of life and love.
This book isn't just a "book", certainly not, that would be completely "ordinary." This book is a sumptuous banquet. It is a banquet that will stimulate your senses.
You will love the feel of this book, it is an ample size, the paper is of superb quality. I am not and never will be a Kindle girl. I need to delight in the sensation of holding a book in my hands. I even find comfort in the the smell of the paper a book is printed on. The Chronicles Of Zee & Zoey more than satisfy those senses.
You will love the look of this book. When I received mine I literally and audibly gasped in awe and delight. It is simply breathtaking. You will be hard pressed to find anything like it. There are literally hundreds of Disney-worthy, art museum quality photographs lovingly and masterfully created by Deb's fiancee, Dan Power.
Each page is bordered by artwork that is both erethral and whimsical, giving this "real life" story a "fairy tale" flavor. The pages are simply stunning and captivating, they are the brainchild of Deb but superbly executed by Bright Pink Studio. This isn't a book that you will relegate to the bowels of your bookshelf. It is a book that will wrap itself around you like a warm afghan, it will satisfy your soul while luring you into it's depths of captivating images and literary brilliance, it is a book that GIVES as much as you will want to savor and share it again and again.
That in a nutshell is The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey. And THAT, my friends, is "EXTRAORDINARY"
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "Deborah Barnes currently resides in South Florida and after an unexpected life changing event, she decided to follow her dreams of becoming an author and used the relationship of her cats as inspiration for her first book. She also writes the popular blog, Zee & Zoey's Chronicle Connection, that is a collection of beautiful photos, artwork, and heartfelt stories about her feline crew." You can also visit her exquisite website here.
You may browse The Chronicles Of Zee & Zoey, better yet, you can PURCHASE the bookHERE
You may buy The Chronicles Of Zee & Zoey on Amazon but if you purchase directly through Deb's site (clickHERE ) you will receive your book beautifully wrapped in custom leopard tissue wrap, you will also receive a Zee & Zoey sticker and a bookmark! Deb will also provide an inscription, a personal and keepsake touch, especially if you are presenting the book as a gift!
Deb "rockin'" her trademark leopard
And...Deb generously offered to give ONE lucky reader of Cat Chat (U.S. and CANADA only please) their own copy of The Chronicles Of Zee & Zoey!
HOW TO ENTER: Just leave a comment telling me how your cat(s) or dog(s) have made your life go from the "ordinary" to the "extraordinary!" The DEADLINE to enter is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH at 11PM EASTERN. The WINNER will be announced WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30th.
It's that time of year again. Actually it has been "that time of year" since about August....when holiday decorations started to adorn retailer's shelves...and by "holidays" I am not talking about Halloween or Thanksgiving....I am talking about the December holidays of Hannukah and Christmas.
Community pools had yet to be drained for Labor Day, Halloween candy hadn't even been handed out, Thanksgiving menus weren't even a glimmer in our eye and yet "when what did my wondering eyes did appear? " holiday decorations! The retail blitz had begun. It is the official kick-off of "Gimme Time!!"
The first of the holidays that will appear this December is Hannukah (the first night of Hannukah 2011 is December21st, got your shopping done yet? No? Better get crackin')
One thing I strongly urge you to add to your "eight crazy nights" is "Hannukatz Saves Hannukah, (Well, at least for the Moskowitz Family)" the zany, off-beat and hilarious book which was written and hysterically illustrated by the equally zany, off-beat, hilarious (and brilliant in an avant garde kinda way) Terry Abrahamson. This book addresses the problem of commercialism and greed in our kids in a wry, witty and fun way.
Meet The Moskowitz's:
Mom "Sylvia" "Syl" to all who know her well who "sold obsolete Roll-O-Files where people used to store phone numbers before cell phones and computers" ('nuff said)
Dad "Gilbert" "Gil" to all of us "who dreamed of creating a new Kosher food called Chish (1/2 chicken and 1/2 fish) which would enable him to make a fortune.
The Kids "Emily" and "Josh" who "you always knew what holiday was coming when Josh and Emily put on their "I Hate Hannukah Shirts" which they wore because their parents couldn't afford the really, really "cool" gifts that they really wanted. I think we all know a few "Emily's" and "Josh's" (evil snicker)
"Josh" illustrations by Terry Abrahamson
In my opinion they both needed a good "potch on their tuchas" that is until the arrival of the main character...
Hannukatz! (a cat wearing sunglasses and as he calls it a "Meowmulkah", that possesses the wisdom of the ages and is one cool cat!) Read how he teaches Emily and Josh (in his own inimitable style), that "Hannukah is not the Jewish Christmas" and that the true meaning of Hannukah is not evidenced by how expensive and hip the gifts they receive are.
You will also learn in this wonderfully wacky book:
the story of Hannukah as only Hannukatz can tell it
how the miracle of the "eternal light" inspired the Beatles song "Eight Days A Wick" 'er "Week"
and....if Emily and Josh will let go of their greed and if they will REALLY learn the true meaning of Hannuka.
So, after you have enjoyed your latkes and after the candles from your Menorah have burned out (which nowadays due to the cheap candles that are made it takes about 30 seconds), and the kiddies are tucked into bed...enjoy a laugh from Hannukatz!
From our house to yours as Hannukatz says "Happy Hannukah to all and to all, a good light. Well...eight lights, actually"
As Terry Abrahamson says "Rock on, kids. Thanks for reading."
To purchase "Hannukatz Saves Hannukah" visit www.hannukatzsaveshannukah.com or write to orders@hannukatzsaveshannukah.comISBN 978-0-578-06664-6
Terry Abrahamson Author/Illustrator of Hannukatz Saves Hannukah
About Terry Abrahamson: he won a Grammy writing with Muddy Waters, wrote the Boston Celtics fight song recorded by George Thorogood, wrote for Oprah Winfrey, has a book of his Blues photography "In The Belly Of The Blues", in the permanent collection of the library of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, created Chicago's adult musical comedy review KAMA SUTRA...and many, many other accomplishments too numerous to mention!
Well, Well! I was unable to attend the Anipal Academy Awards 2011 (Sponsored by BlogPaws), due to being busy all weekend celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday, (it was a milestone birthday, the number will remain unmentioned! lol) But it appears that "while Mom was away, the "Boyz" had their day!"
Cody and Dakota sure didn't want to be left out of the festivities! (They were both nominees in various categories of the Photo category!) Here they are, "stylin' " Photo and suits designed by The House Of Mario (from Mario's Meowsings. If I am wrong on whom I am crediting will someone please let me know?) My "boyz" said they had a great time flirting with all of the lovely ladycats and dogs!
A HUGEthank you to Mario for "dressing" my studly looking sons!
Cody and I were thrilled when we were recently contacted by Neko Flies (part of Nekochan Enterprises Inc.) informing us of some holiday specials that they wanted to offer our readers.
Who is Nekochan Enterprises and what are Neko Flies? From their website:
Nekochan Enterprises Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of unique, high quality pet products.
Ellen (a multiple cat owner herself) was dissatisfied with toys available in the cat toy marketplace and decided to create a toy that would measure up to her and her cats particular needs.
She started the creative process in 2007 to design a unique line of interactive cat toys and formed her company Nekochan Enterprises Inc. The company is named after her mother’s Abbyssian cat “Nekochan” (neko means cat in Japanese) representing the best qualities of Nekochan the cat and her cultural heritage.
The Interactive Fitness Series is purrfect for home use, when you want your cat running and jumping during playtime.
Realistic looking critters with life-like movements Appealing to a cat’s natural hunting instinct Quality hand crafted workmanship Durability and Safety Fun interactive bonding experiences Exercise
With Thanksgiving (in America) almost a week away and in honor of Cat Chat's 400th blog post, Cody and I decided to pounce on their offer with as much delight as Cody pounces on their toys and bring you some early holiday cheer!
They now happen to be Cody's favorite toy(s)! So much so in fact that he knows exactly in which drawer they are hidden! (Please excuse the ugly orange chair in the video, we were remodeling at the time and all kinds of stuff was in this room!)
As a THANK YOU to YOU, our readers, Neko Flies and Cat Chat are presenting you with this special offer!
TWO DIFFERENT HOLIDAY PACKAGES!
HOLIDAY PACKAGE #1 CONTAINS:
Kragonfly attachment plus Kittycada attachment, plus 22" rod.
It arrives in sophisticated holiday packaging and is offered at a 36% discount!
It normally sells for $25.00 (U.S. ONLY PLEASE) but the generous people at NekoFlies have offered the readers of Cat Chat a special discount code that is effective from NOVEMBER 15th THROUGH NOVEMBER 29th. The code is CATCHAT1 and when you type in that code at check-out you will receive an ADDITIONAL 10% OFFAND FREE SHIPPING!!!! That makes this the PURRFECT GIFT! Not only will your kitties be experiencing interactive play and exercising but YOU will be jumping up and down with joy at being able to purchase a fun, superior quality package for UNDER $25.00!!
WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
HOLIDAY PACKAGE #2 CONTAINS:
The COMPLETE six piece package of Neko Flies which includes: Neko Flies rod plus Katarantula, Kragonfly, Small Kittenator, Kittycada and Large Kittenator attachments.
The price INCLUDES shipping and handling and is only USD $59.40
*****The discount code listed above is NOT applicable for this package.
Once again Cody and I THANK YOU for sharing 400 posts with us! We hope that you will be with us for many more!!!
THANK YOU to Neko Flies for this wonderful offer for our readers!
*****Cody and I weren't compensated in any way for this post. We were contacted by Neko Flies and were offered the discount code to share with our loyal readers. We hope you will take advantage of this amazing savings!
When you are feeling introspective, reflective, re-living moments of your life that might be objectionable, full of adventure or daring, do you ever feel that the person you are today is a totally different person than the one who had those experiences in the past?
You know it was you who lived those moments, but now, let's say some 10, 15-odd years later you are older and wiser, you are more content with how things are. You are less inclined to mess with a "good thing" and risk danger in order to find your proverbial "heart's desire" located "somewhere over the rainbow."
While reading The Confessions Of A Catnip Junkie I was reminded of the classic, The Wizard Of Oz.The Wizard Of Oz's message that "sometimes when we go searching for our heart's desire, we find that it really was right here all along, in front of us, right here in our own backyard" is one of the main points of this book, but in this story you aren't "following the yellow brick road" to find it. You are joining Doo Doo Cat who is:
"witty and wise, sometimes foolish, always real and often hilarious. Doo Doo Cat is the best traveling companion you'll ever have. He promises to take you so deep in the the soul of a cat you'll feel yourself purr."
"Doo Doo tells his story in his own voice, we see what he sees, feel what he feels. His adventures will seize your imagination and touch your heart in ways you never thought possible, because you're not a cat. But Doo Doo is. And he promises to take you so deep inside his soul you'll feel yourself purr."
The Confessions Of A Catnip Junkie" as narrated by Doo Doo Cat is brilliant. Doo Doo is a delightful mix of sarcasm, intuition, snide humor and insight. He is a loving, ("but don't get TOO emotionally- attached- to -me") orange tabby, who although greatly loved by his "people", (Doc and Fern), escapes to find his "heart's desire" and adventure heading to parts unknown. Doo Doo blames his desire to escape his comfortable and loving environment on his having been fueled by the intoxicating scent of catnip (or was it really just the foolishness of being a young cat?)
Doo Doo embarks on a 6000 mile odyssey where he meets characters who to me, were again reminiscent of characters in The Wizard Of Oz.
There is Kathy, (aka The Good Witch Glinda), Edgar (one of the wicked witches of the west), Charlie and his "rickety airplane" (the Wizard and his hot air balloon), Rass (Toto) and a host of others who are all instrumental in helping Doo Doo to define not only who he is, but who he will become as a result of his arduous journey.
In The Wizard Of Oz, Dorothy's journey began as a result of a cyclone. In TheConfessions of a Catnip Junkie, " Doo Doo's adventure is blamed on the effects of catnip. The intoxicating, sheer bliss inducing, seductive and "I'm-not-responsible-for-what-I-might-do" effects of catnip.
Could my interpretation of this book be the result of MY past, succumbing to the seductive scent of bagged greenery with effects akin to catnip? I'll never tell, that was a long time ago and like Doo Doo, I am a different person now than I was then.
In reality it is being young that causes wanderlust. Whether it be an orange tabby or a young adult experiencing these "coming of age" feelings, those of us who are of a "certain age" can relate. Youth often brings cocky confidence, the contradiction of wanting to be loved by our parents yet rebelling against them. Being young often brings with it a longing to spread one's wings, to be free of physical constraints, to assert ourselves, experience life for ourselves, to fall and pick-ourselves-up by using survival skills we learn along the way.
When we are young we often practice "loving and leaving" when things become too intense and claustrophobic for our liking. We resist the safety of the familial cocoon. We fail to realize that we really are attached to the cocoon by a thread which never unravels but gently tugs at our hearts reminding us, leading us back to what we had all along. The safety and security of home.
Doo Doo's adventure made him become "very lost, but not so lost that he doesn't know what he wants more than anything. It's the same thing we all want-- love and home --"
Ultimately there is "no place like home". Sound familiar?
MY OPINION OF THIS BOOK: It is now one of my favorites. I read it in one night beginning at around 7:30pm and as author/blogger extraordinaire Ingrid King said in her review of this book, I, too COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. That isn't the norm for me. I tend to have a short attention span. Not in reference to this book. I read it until I finished it, at about 1:30 am. It IS THAT GOOD.
It is full of suspense, humor, action, adventure and warm fuzzies. Goldstein does a superb job of taking "everything that makes a cat, a cat" from its movements, fears, habits, likes, dislikes, talents and thoughts (if we REALLY know what cats think), and conveys them through words that reflect an inherent understanding of the feline that is unsurpassed by many.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Allan Goldstein lives in San Francisco with his wife, Jordan, and a minimum of two cats. He also blogs regularly on opednews.com, and on hypocrisy.comunder the pseudonym Snark Twain. He is currently at work on his third novel. You can read most of his published writing on his website, allangoldstein.com. Want to know about Doo Doo? When you purchase this book (and you SHOULD) be sure to read the "About The Author" section in the back, but not until you have FINISHED the book!
"Piper" the resident cat of "Catching Fireflies" in Berkley, Michiganchecking inventory This is where I was
on my birthday!
I didn't know they had a cat
until he popped out
while I was shopping!
Heather Kalinowski is a pet lover who spends her days writing about pets for Trupanion pet insurance. Trupanion offers 90% coverage for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications if a pet becomes sick or injured.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it’s a good time to sit back and be thankful for all the wonderful things in our lives. And our beloved pets are definitely on top of the list. Cats are marvelous creatures and give us so much love and companionship, so today I thought I would list all the things I’m thankful for about our feline friends.
1.Warmth during cold nights. I feel like every night it gets colder here in Seattle and I find myself wanting to turn the heat up little by little every night. But cats are little heaters themselves and having them snuggled right up to you at night is comforting.
2.A TV-watching companion. I never have to justify watching episode after episode of The Bachelorette to a cat like I do my husband. A cat is perfectly content watching anything with me. I can even eat junk food while I sit in front of the TV and he doesn’t mind.
3.A listener who never gives bad advice. Ever since I was a little girl I have confided in my pets and that hasn’t stopped since entering adulthood. Cats are the best listeners because they give you sweet purrs to reassure you that everything is okay.
4.Feeling needed. Sometimes it’s a nice feeling to know that something depends on you for survival. While cats are famous for being independent and don’t want to admit they need you, the truth is they are reliant on you for nourishment, shelter, and love.
5.Never judgmental. I admit, there are times when I don’t feel great about myself. I can get down about the way I look or how much money I have or my social life. In those times I try to view myself through the eyes of my pet – even on my worst day I never look bad to them and that is a nice feeling.
Whether it’s something trivial or something important, each of the roles our cats play in our lives is incredibly meaningful. And what better time to give thanks than during the holiday of the same name? What is the thing you are most thankful to your cats for?
"Show some love to a local animal shelter or rescue group"
In honor of National Shelter Animal Appreciation Week (sponsored by the Humane Society of The United States), we have pulled out a guest blog that was written by volunteer Cristin Hipke of The Abandoned Animal Rescue of Michigan (AARM) on September 10, 2010. We have chosen to honor Cristin and the countless shelter volunteers who work tirelessly in their quest to save the lives of abandoned pets and selflessly help them to find their "forever homes."
To Cristin and EVERYONE who volunteers in the name of the animals, we say THANK YOU!
For ways that YOU can become involved this week, click here
Abandoned Animal Rescue of Michigan (AARM) is a no-kill pet haven that has been operating throughout the greater Detroit metro area since 2004. AARM is an affiliate of Guardians For Animals (GFA). Our founder is very proud of this affiliation and always points out that "we are all doing the same work and are in this together."
Our mission is to help homeless or abandoned animals by giving them medical care, a safe place to rest their weary heads while enjoying good meals, and a chance to finally find the warmth of loving companionship. Our rescue efforts focus primarily on cats and dogs. A selection of our cats that are available for adoption are in the Canton, MI Petco.
To this day, there is virtually no counting the number of animals AARM has saved and found new forever homes for. One such cat, Sweetie(currently in a foster home), walked up to the Palace of Auburn Hills and proceeded to “explain” through a complicated combination of voice and body language that she was home and demanded to know why she wasn’t being let in. Thankfully the security staff called AARM, allowing us to save this sweet, stubborn purrer.
Sylvester
Sylvester, an AARM super star alumnus, is exceedingly fortunate to be alive at all. Brought into a vet hospital, scared, bleeding, both hips broken, AARM stepped up to the plate, with the help of GFA, to fix his hips. A few short months after his recovery, after diligent work to restore his faith in people and reduce his fear of wide open spaces or loud noises, Sylvester gladly jumped into the arms of his forever parents, purring and head butting the whole way.
AARM has many vital volunteer positions open, from hardworking cage cleaner, adoption event volunteer, dog walker, or foster home, to communication and fundraising positions. AARM also accepts donations, which can be left with cashiers at the Canton, MI Petco.
If you are a rescue or know of a rescue that would like to be featured on "Cat Chat" please email me, contact me on Facebook or follow/direct message me on Twitter
This post is about one of many ridiculous emails I receive on a regular basis. This one in particular has to take the cake.
Should I reveal the sender of this post? Probably not, but if they are intellectually challenged enough to send it to me then being in the snarky mood that I am in, I have the right to display it, in all of it's glory.
Enjoy!
Subject:
Janitorial Budget
Priority:
Normal
Date:
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 10:53 AM
Size:
3 KB
Hi ,
I am checking in to see how you are doing with your janitorial services? We are
approaching budget season again. Would you like an estimate for the next fiscal
year?
Best regards,
Randy
Randall Martin
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Skyline Building Care
estimate.skylinebuildingcare@gmail.com
925-705-0889
Serving the Janitorial Service & Supply Needs of California Businesses
Yep you read correctly! The email is about "Janitorial Services"
Here is my response. Sadly, I accidentally deleted the original that I REALLY DID send to "Mr. Martin". This is a reasonable facsimile thereof:
Dear Mr. Martin,
I suggest before you grab links and just write to them at random, that you do your homework and READ the content that is housed on the links you have chosen to solicit.
I have a CAT BLOG. The link you are writing to is a CAT BLOG.
Are you interested in joining me during my day that involves scooping industrial sized cat turds from the litter box?
Have a hankering for picking up dog poop from our courtyard?
No? I didn't think so.
Welcome to my world.
Peace Out.
Caren Gittleman
Needless to say I did not receive a response.
Warning to those who contact me and have no clue as to WHO or WHAT they are contacting. If you approach me with stupidity, please be prepared to accept what you will receive in return.
The human equivalent of a hiss and claws poised and at-the-ready.
Are you passionate about pets and searching for ways to help local animal welfare organizations? Well, here's your chance to take action.
On Tuesday, November 8, People Saving Pets™ launches Volunteer Action Day. That day, we want you to take the first step toward helping your local animal-welfare organization by learning about volunteer opportunities and signing up.
If you’ve been considering adopting a new four-legged family member, consider saving a life at the PetSmart Charities® National Adoption Weekend November 11-13. Thousands of wonderful pets will be available for adoption from animal-welfare organizations across the U.S and in more than 1,100 PetSmart® stores.
