The Sula Foundation joins coalition of animal welfare groups

Earlier this week, The Sula Foundation joined a coalition of animal welfare organizations demanding temperament evaluations before the euthanization of 145 dogs seized in a North Carolina dogfighting/breeding case. The coalition includes BAD RAP, Animal Farm Foundation, Villa Lobos Rescue Center, Downtown Dog Rescue, and Our Pack. You can read more about it here, and here, and read our recent email to our members here. For the best coverage, and more links, go to BAD RAP's blog. We'll continue to post some updates and important links as things progress.

The Louisiana SPCA's Dog Day Afternoon is coming...

On March 29th, the Louisiana SPCA's Dog Day Afternoon will take place in City Park. This is the first time that City Park has been the location for the event--in the past, it has always been held at Audubon Park.

You can make a contribution to our fundraising efforts or you can join us as part of The Sula Foundation's team. We're hoping to raise at least $1,500 for the SPCA, and show how strong the pit bull community can be!

Barkus on Sunday

We'll have a booth at Barkus on Sunday, with free samples of Racheal Ray's Nutrish, posters of Leo (the Vick dog turned therapy dog), bumper stickers, shirts and more.

Also, in addition to needing help with our own booth at Barkus, the Barkus parade krewe is looking for volunteers to help throughout the day. The parade is Sunday, February 15th. Available shifts: 8AM – 12Noon or 10AM – 2PM or 1PM – 5PM. Volunteers cannot bring their dogs. This is a great opportunity for middle/high school students who need service hours for school, as well as college students and adults who want to be part of the fun! When you sign up as a volunteer, be sure to list the Sula Foundation as the organization affiliation so we get credit for having the best volunteers!! To sign up email info@barkus.org put ”volunteer” in the subject line.

Pit-Bull Love-In on Saturday February 7th

We're having a snuggle-fest/adoption day at Canine Connection, 3440 Magazine Street, New Orleans, on Saturday February 7th from 11am-3pm. Come on by and meet some of our dogs, pick up a 2009 calendar, etc.
(Note: the great poster is from www.obeythepurebreed.com)

The Pit Bulls of New Orleans 2009 Calendar

There's still time to order our gorgeous calendar and help support our efforts to promote responsible ownership. We've got pit bulls from all over town: Uptown, Treme, Holy Cross, Bywater, The French Quarter, and a surprising number to work behind the scenes at Magazine Street boutiques. In addition to ordering online, the calendar is available at the following stores: Garden District Books, Canine Culture, Canine Connection, Petcetera, Belladonna Day Spa, Neophobia, Petcetera, Pet Asylum, Faulkner House, and Barnes and Noble in Metairie and Harvey. It is also available on Amazon, although we make less money that way.

The calendar yours for a $20 donation, payable by check to The Sula Foundation, PO Box 3780, New Orleans, LA 70117. You can also order via paypal by directing your donation to sulafoundation@gmail.com.

We are no longer taking orders for the 2009 Calendar, but you can order the 2010 calendar using the link on the left margin under "merchandise".

WDSU airs a feature on the pit bulls and their calendar

I was a little worried when I saw their teaser, but...Here's the story as it actually aired.

Upcoming events: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Ann Arbor

Ken Foster will be appearing at the following events:
12/6: Furball, Ann Arbor MI
12/13: Sankofa Market, New Orleans
12/13: Barnes and Noble, Baton Rouge, 6-8pm
12/20: Belladonna Day Spa, New Orleans

Suzie the pit bull will be appearing:
12/6: Canine Culture, New Orleans

Also, you can find us listed at SitStay Dog Rescue Directory