Category Archives: Activism
Adopt, don’t Shop
Today is Puppy Mill Awareness Day
As a board member of the local humane society I encourage everyone to ADOPT, not SHOP for pets. Every rescued pet is another one that breeders and puppy mills will not profit from. Mixed breeds are inherently healthier and make wonderful family members. Although HSNB is a no-kill shelter, many animals are still neglected and face euthanasia due to the lack of forever homes.
We all understand the laws of supply and demand. Let’s save as many animal lives as possible because these pets cannot speak for themselves. This is why I have been volunteering in this field for years. I typically foster and facilitate the adoption of designer dogs that come my way, allowing me to adopt senior and special needs dogs permanently. These decisions have brought me family members and love that fulfill my life.
Quarters Cafe Backyard
Shea, the dogs, and I visited Quarters Cafe on Mare Island to meet up with some activist locals.
Back to Aloha
I think at the Humane Society of the North Bay‘s Pawtoberfest I shocked Shea when during the live auction I bid (and won) a good deal on a one-week stay on the Big Island! I can’t wait to aloha! I’ve been meaning to get back to Hawaii and this way I know it’s helping the homeless dogs and cats in our area.
Pawtoberfest Gala for Humane Society of the North Bay
HSNB’s biggest gala of the year aligned with Oktoberfest.
Please visit and donate at Humane Society of the North Bay’s website. The Pawtoberfest Gala which was held in Benicia’s gorgeous Clocktower building. We had German caterers and Austro-Bavarian dancers, as you’ll see. We love being able to support our area’s homeless cats and dogs who cannot speak for themselves.
Pictures that other folks took:
Benicia Clocktower
We came to the venue early to help set up while wearing our HSNB volunteer t-shirts, but then we had time to go home and doll ourselves up in time for the event. Some of these external pictures are with us after we got cleaned up.
Lawn Signs at Rental
Go Andrea!
International Literacy Day Party-Fundraiser
We were honored to be included in Maus’ International Literacy Day Party. It was a fundraiser for a local literacy program and simultaneously in support of Vallejo’s own Alibi Bookstore. It’s always a treat to visit Maus House and you can always count on there being the most interesting people present.
Karen Finley, the blue-haired owner of Alibi Bookstore, wrote: “In honor of International Literacy Day, my sweet friend Maus von Trappe had a party/ fundraiser for the bookstore, which raised $300! We’re giving the funds to Another Chapter to buy books for kids who need them — and literacy. It’s a win win! They get books, we get to sell books, and I got to spend this beautiful, warm night with beautiful, warm people having conversations at Maus’s magical fairy house. I was in heaven, and it boosted my spirits like you wouldn’t believe. Sometimes the world just feels so icky and overwhelming, but then something like this happens, and reaffirms my faith in good humans. God, I love Vallejo. And Maus. I thank you, I thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Food Co-op Potluck in Benicia
Shea’s leek and zucchini frittata was popular at the Cultivate Community Food Co-op potluck we attended at a home on the highest hill in Benicia (gorgeous views of a huge). The former mayor of Benicia was there, as well as many advocates for fresh food and the efforts to create a food co-op here in our area. For more information check out Cultivate Community Food.
Incredible panorama from fellow food co-op owner at the top of Benicia:
Happy birthday Mary Frances!
FM Radio Interview about Gala for Humane Society of the North Bay
Live stream of Kristin Eddy and me being interviewed on our local OZCAT radio station regarding our Pawtoberfest event coming up later this month at the Benicia Clocktower. As always, more information and our silent auction at HSNB.org!
This video was produced with some background on HSNB: