With less than a week left in Richmond, I am trying to find and make time for family and friends and say my goodbyes. It is hard to see everyone and still find time to pack and clean, whew!
So, last night I had a Mom/Daughter date! We attended the Richmond Animal League's (R.A.L.) Sugar and Spice fundraising event at Willow Oaks Country Club. It was an evening filled with a silent auction and sweet and savory treats from: Blanchard's Coffee, Brew Gastropub, Carytown Cupcakes, Continental Divide, Coriander, The Desserterie, Don't Look Back, Joe's Inn Bon Air, Nuevo Mexico, Red Eye Cookie Co., Rose & Eddie's, Sugar Shack, Tazza Kitchen and WPA Bakery. Let's just say we had our share of delicious food!
Since my Mom and I both have rescue fur babies, we knew this event would be fun and perfect for us!
I am the proud mommy to two rescue pups: Lucky and Lilly. We adopted Lucky from the side of the road in November 2012. He was tied up to a pole near Forest Hills Avenue. He is the sweetest and most adoring dog I've ever met. He and Kyle have the deepest bond I have ever seen! Lucky is about 6 years old now. We adopted Lilly in October 2014. We call Lilly the "Kween" because she is such a diva and is the biggest nut ever! We adopted Lilly from an organization who rescued her from a home in Spartanburg, South Carolina that was a puppy mill/hoarder with 160 dogs. Lilly is almost 2 years old now. She is the head of our house and definitely runs the show! I don't know what I would do if I didn't have these two amazing pups- they bring so much joy and laughter to my life!
My Mom is the proud mommy to two beautiful black labs: Newton and Isaac (Ike). Newton was a stray picked up by Richmond Animal Control and was in the pound for 90 days. He was stressed and apparently "didn't show well" and the warden there recognized his potential and called Angel Dogs and they rescued him on the Friday before his euthanasia was scheduled on Monday, wow! Mom says she serendipitously met his Angel Dog foster mom at a RAL pet event at Petsmart. She says she saw his picture and she and my brothers fell in love with him at first sight! Newton is about 9 years old now. Ike was a stray in the Yorktown area and was picked up by Peninsula Animal Control who called Lab Rescue (LRCP) to rescue him from the pound and foster. At that time, my Mom was in the adoption approval process with LRCP and waiting to find the right lab for her. She met Ike at his foster house with Newton for a meet and greet and everyone fell in love! Ike is about 2 years old now. Now that my mom is an empty-nester, with no (human) kids in the house, these two give her great joy and satisfaction and they truly are her fur babies!
Last night, we got to be a part of a night aimed at raising funds to support the Richmond Animal League, which is a small shelter in Richmond, Virginia that helps find homes for dogs and cats. They also recently opened a low-cost clinic, The Loving Spay and Neuter Clinic, which provides low-cost services to other shelters, rescue groups, and private pet owners, and free services for ferel cats. While none of our 4 pups were rescued from R.A.L., it is still an awesome organization doing a great deal of work for the dogs and cats in the Richmond Community.
Mom and I got the chance last night to meet Charlotte who is a dog that is part of R.A.L.'s program called Gracie's Guardians, which is an initiative specifically focused on pit bulls. Charlotte was definitely the star of the show with her cute tutu!
I highly encourage, wherever you live, to support the organizations and causes that you care about. It will bring great reward and joy to your life! My Mom and I were not only able to enjoy a great evening together, but also feel good about what we were doing and supporting!
XOXO!
LCM
So, last night I had a Mom/Daughter date! We attended the Richmond Animal League's (R.A.L.) Sugar and Spice fundraising event at Willow Oaks Country Club. It was an evening filled with a silent auction and sweet and savory treats from: Blanchard's Coffee, Brew Gastropub, Carytown Cupcakes, Continental Divide, Coriander, The Desserterie, Don't Look Back, Joe's Inn Bon Air, Nuevo Mexico, Red Eye Cookie Co., Rose & Eddie's, Sugar Shack, Tazza Kitchen and WPA Bakery. Let's just say we had our share of delicious food!
Since my Mom and I both have rescue fur babies, we knew this event would be fun and perfect for us!
I am the proud mommy to two rescue pups: Lucky and Lilly. We adopted Lucky from the side of the road in November 2012. He was tied up to a pole near Forest Hills Avenue. He is the sweetest and most adoring dog I've ever met. He and Kyle have the deepest bond I have ever seen! Lucky is about 6 years old now. We adopted Lilly in October 2014. We call Lilly the "Kween" because she is such a diva and is the biggest nut ever! We adopted Lilly from an organization who rescued her from a home in Spartanburg, South Carolina that was a puppy mill/hoarder with 160 dogs. Lilly is almost 2 years old now. She is the head of our house and definitely runs the show! I don't know what I would do if I didn't have these two amazing pups- they bring so much joy and laughter to my life!
Lucky Lilly
Lucky (left) and Lilly (right)
My Mom is the proud mommy to two beautiful black labs: Newton and Isaac (Ike). Newton was a stray picked up by Richmond Animal Control and was in the pound for 90 days. He was stressed and apparently "didn't show well" and the warden there recognized his potential and called Angel Dogs and they rescued him on the Friday before his euthanasia was scheduled on Monday, wow! Mom says she serendipitously met his Angel Dog foster mom at a RAL pet event at Petsmart. She says she saw his picture and she and my brothers fell in love with him at first sight! Newton is about 9 years old now. Ike was a stray in the Yorktown area and was picked up by Peninsula Animal Control who called Lab Rescue (LRCP) to rescue him from the pound and foster. At that time, my Mom was in the adoption approval process with LRCP and waiting to find the right lab for her. She met Ike at his foster house with Newton for a meet and greet and everyone fell in love! Ike is about 2 years old now. Now that my mom is an empty-nester, with no (human) kids in the house, these two give her great joy and satisfaction and they truly are her fur babies!
Newton Ike
Ike (left) and Newton (right)
Last night, we got to be a part of a night aimed at raising funds to support the Richmond Animal League, which is a small shelter in Richmond, Virginia that helps find homes for dogs and cats. They also recently opened a low-cost clinic, The Loving Spay and Neuter Clinic, which provides low-cost services to other shelters, rescue groups, and private pet owners, and free services for ferel cats. While none of our 4 pups were rescued from R.A.L., it is still an awesome organization doing a great deal of work for the dogs and cats in the Richmond Community.
Mom and I got the chance last night to meet Charlotte who is a dog that is part of R.A.L.'s program called Gracie's Guardians, which is an initiative specifically focused on pit bulls. Charlotte was definitely the star of the show with her cute tutu!
Take a look at us in the photo booth! We had a great time together!
I highly encourage, wherever you live, to support the organizations and causes that you care about. It will bring great reward and joy to your life! My Mom and I were not only able to enjoy a great evening together, but also feel good about what we were doing and supporting!
XOXO!
LCM
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