Just in time for a new year: A new website

Our new website is a work in progress, but it is now finally up and running at www.sulafoundation.org. Please check it out as it continues to expand and promote our upcoming events and adoptable dogs. Meanwhile, this blog will continue to give more information from behind the scenes.

Also just in time for the new year: our beautiful new certificate, available to our donors in their own name, or in honor of another. Contributions are tax-deductible, and they make it possible for us to continue with our programs in 2011. You can donate via the Paypal button on the right. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays

Join us Tuesday December 21st from 6-8pm
at Canine Culture
for pit bull carols and holiday cheer.

Also, be sure to order your 2011 calendar and support our work in the new year:

Our 2011 Calendar features dozens of photos and pit bulls, including the French Quarter, Lucky Dogs, Jackson Square, Meauxbar, City Park, Hanson's snowballs and more. Also: Christian, Jewish and New Orleans holidays. We earn more via PayPal, but you can also order it from Amazon.

Quantity

One Calendar $18.00 Two Calendars $36.00 Three Calendars $54.00 Four Calendars $72.00 Five Calendars $90.00 Option 6 $108.00 Option 7 $126.00 Option 8 $144.00 Option 9 $162.00 Option 10 $180.00

Bonnie: The ups and downs of a pit bull's recovery

In July, BAD RAP asked us to take in a little girl dog who was part of a dog-fighting case in Florida. Our updates on her have been infrequent because of a number of complications she has encountered. When she first arrived, she was diagnosed with cortical blindness. She walked in figure eights. She couldn't go up ...or down stairs to get into the yard. Through it all she has remained happy and determined. She now can do the stairs and walk in a straight line. But her increased mobility has led to new problems. Her bow-leggedness has caused recurri...ng ankle sprains. And she has a distinct heart murmur. We'll be consulting with a specialist to see what, if anything, can be done to solve that issue. Meanwhile, he's a video from a few months ago:

Get "The Dogs Who Found Me" signed by Ken Foster and Brando

Quantity

1 Copy $12.95 2 Copies $25.90 3 Copies $38.85 4 Copies $51.80 5 Copies $63.75

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"My Pit Bull is a Saint" t-shirts now available via mail order

Printed on 100% cotton American Apparel, in women's sizes S through XL; Unisex M through 3XL; $20 plus shipping. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery (although it will likely come much faster than that.)

Sizes

American Girl S American Girl M American Girl L American Girl XL American Standard M American Standard L American Standard XL American Standard XXL American Standard XXXL

Our new website is coming...

We are busy designing a new website, which will be up soon! Meanwhile, if you are in New Orleans, stop by the NOLA Bookfair this Saturday on Frenchmen Street from 11-6pm and check out the 2011 Pit Bulls of New Orleans calendar!

October 16th Barkmarket features low-cost vaccinations, free spay/neuter appointments and art!

Saturday, October 16th, 10am-4pm
Markey Park, Piety Street between Dauphine and Royal

The Sula Foundation, a New Orleans non-profit that promotes responsible pit bull ownership, will be providing another round low-cost vaccinations for pit bulls at just $15; $45 for other breeds. The Foundation, through a partnership with Animal Farm Foundation, will also be taking appointments for free spay and neuter surgeries for pit bulls.

The event also marks the release of the 2011 Pit Bulls of New Orleans calendar, which features pet pits enjoying the city at locations such as Hanson's, City Park, Meauxbar, and other hot spots.

In addition, there will be:
art vendors and dog vendors
rescue groups (there is no fee for rescue groups to participate)
raffles
dog training demos
a dog wash and other resources

For more information on the market, visit the Bywater Artmarket website and The Sula Foundation's website at www.sulafoundation.org.