Our nationwide Bark Benefit Tour in San Diego set waves in motion for the patriotic breakfast with Alpha Dog celebs, Surf legends, biz executives, animal lovers and of course … dogs. The benefit event took place at the Loews Coronado Bay Hotel hosted Animal Fair’s very own Bestselling Author and Animal Advocate Wendy Diamond and Baby Hope and honored K9s For Warriors.

(from left to right) Leroy, Elizabeth Charles, Wendy Diamond and Rob with their Service dog best friends

EVERYONE’S EFFORTS SAVED TWO LIVES IN SAN DIEGO!

In San Diego, we were able to honor K9s for warrior graduate Rob, 33, United States Marine Sergeant who served for 8 years. He graduated K9s For Warriors in February 2012, where he was paired with Bravo, a Labrador. Bravo was found in Georgia, underweight, terrified of being confined, very laid-back and lovable. Bravo loved the attention and care he received at K9s For Warriors and was a favorite among the staff and volunteers. Rob and Bravo are a perfect match, they both have an off-beat sense of humor. After retirement from the Marines Rob purchased a commercial sewing machine and started a business custom making service vests and dog apparel. One of Bravo’s vests says “I’m with stupid”. Bravo clearly thinks Rob is the greatest and Rob returns the sentiment.

Judy & Ricochet

Top dogs in sunny San Diego that rode the wave to save a Veteran and rescued service dog at the Bark Business event include; World renowned Surf Dog and a true hero Ricochet, known to service Veterans with PTSD, and kids with special needs was barking with support by raising $10,000 to sponsor a Veteran and Service dog team, “Always On” Media’s Jay Jones was, Author of Gentleman Norman: How to be a Man Laura Martella shared her southern hospitality, Furlocity’s CEO Andy Smith and his wife Amber spread furry love, Wag’n Tails’ CEO Melanie Parks kindly donated 100% of the wash bath proceeds for the month heading to Veterans Day , Petco’s CMO Elizabeth Charles and the Petco Foundation were on hand who graciously donated $10,000, and the generous Surf Dogs of San Diego that are featured in the Surf Dogs calendar made a splashing guest appearance.

Wendy Diamond, Judy and Gentleman Norman’s Laura Martella

The ten-city national Bark Business tour was supported by Halo, Purely for Pets, co-owned by Ellen DeGeneres, Glee’s Jane Lynch, Chicago Fire’s David Eigenberg, Taylor Kinney (Lady Gaga’s love) and Joe Minosa, Rock Band; The Go-Gos, Fox’s Raising Hope star Garret Dillahunt, Law and Order’s Danny Pino, Supermodel; Tyson Beckford, New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton. The most generous of business magnates; Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark and Ingram Industries’ John Ingram – plus many others…

After Animal Fair’s Wendy Diamond learned the alarming statistic that, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, that a Veteran affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) commits suicide every 65 minutes. She dedicated her How To Train Your Boss To Rollover book tour to raise money for K9s For Warriors. Wendy’s goal was to raise at least $10,000 to graduate one Veteran and one canine in ten cities through the successful K9s For Warriors program. Wendy and Animal Fair Media far exceeded that goal and are happy to announce that TWO Veterans with PTSD in San Diego can now apply to the K9s For Warriors program – thanks to all of the generous donors! Click here to find out how to apply now!

Wendy Diamond’s book: How To Train Your Boss To Roll Over

Special thanks must go out to the fabulous Loews Coronado Bay Hotel for donating their magnificent space and beautiful breakfast to honor our Veterans and Service Dogs. Many thanks to Ellen DeGeneres’ HALO, Purely For Pets for the special doggy buffet for all the dogs and especially the service dogs who happily dined on Spot’s Stew, a delectable doggie delicacy made from all-natural chicken, beef, salmon, or lamb and healthy whole grains, nutritional fruits and vegetables. No corn or rendered animal parts for our four-legged friends! American Express Open for handling our business so we can focus on our passion for saving lives!

Animal Fair Media and Wendy Diamond encourage everyone to adopt, foster and rescue until the United States becomes a “No-Kill” nation.

WENDY DIAMOND AND ANIMAL FAIR MEDIA THANKS EVERYONE

THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS

OF THE SAN DIEGO BARK BUSINESS BENEFIT

AND THE ENTIRE 10-CITY BARK BREAKFAST NATIONAL TOUR

SUPPORTING K9S FOR WARRIORS!

TOGETHER WE HAVE SAVED 44 LIVES

22 VETERANS & 22 RESCUED SERVICE DOGS NATIONWIDE

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