roject POOCH, Inc,^® is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization that has successfully paired youths incarcerated at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, Oregon, with homeless shelter dogs since 1993.

Youths (guided by professionals) learn to train the dogs, groom them, and find them new adoptive "forever homes." The dogs leave the program ready to be great pets, while their trainers re-enter the community with new job and personal skills, as well as increased compassion and respect for all life. Call 503-982-4492 or email to visit, or see the dogs on the web HERE.

Whole Foods - Bridgeport Village is hosting a fundraiser for Project POOCH Saturday, August 21 from 12-4 pm. There will be a dog wash provided by Wash 'n Roll Mobile Pet Groooming, an animal communicator will be on hand to tell you what your dog really thinks, and VCA West Linn Animal Hospital is offering a microchip clinic. There will be fun, games, a human-dog look-a-like contest, and food for you and your pooch. Mark your calendars. This is sure to be the most fun you and your dog will have this summer.

But Wait!
There's MORE!
From now through Sept 26th at Whole Foods Market Bridgeport, will make a donation to Project POOCH as part of their Change for Change program when you bring your own shopping bag!

Let's Give Joan Dalton a Raise!

Project POOCH Executive Director, Joan Dalton, is in the top 100 for America Deserves a Raise! Voting ends July 27. Please vote every day to keep her in the top 100. The top 100 essays will be reviewed by a panel of judges to determine first and second place winners.

CLICK HERE to read Joan's inspirational story. To vote for her (and you can vote for her every day through July 27!) click on the RATE STORY link on her page and let them know how much you like what she's doing! Youd can ask your friends to vote too.

The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Pick Callie As Your "Running Mate"

10	I will never bail on  you as your exercise partner	Callie, a Border Collie Mix
9	You don't have to buy me running shoes
8	I won't gossip and get you distracted while we're working out.
7	I will never say "is that really what you want to wear?"
6	I won't tell anyone how far we really ran.
5	I mean it when I kiss you.
4	I won't care if you try to act cool around my dog friends.
3	I will never leave sweaty workout clothes on the floor.
2	I actually sort of LIKE it when you don't shave.
1	Everybody needs a best friend!

Have You Been Lookin' For Love in All the Wrong Places?

Then you'll want to check the Personals Ads placed by our adoptable dogs...and get ready to be swept off your feet!

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Once you add the Project POOCH toolbar created for us by GOODSEARCH/GOODSHOP to your IE or Firefox browser, each time you shop at one of more than 1,300 participating stores a percentage of what you spend will be donated to us at no extra cost to you! (you could even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to us. No registration is required!

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