{"id":1230,"date":"2006-10-08T20:33:32","date_gmt":"2006-10-09T00:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2006-10-08T20:33:32","modified_gmt":"2006-10-09T00:33:32","slug":"humane_society_","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2006\/10\/humane_society_\/","title":{"rendered":"humane society mega march 2006"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/team_catching_fireflies_b.jpg\"><\/a><strong>Meet team catching fireflies&#8230;<\/strong> Steve, April, Danielle. Loribeth, Angela and of course Samson. With the help of your generous donations we raised <strong>$750<\/strong> for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.michiganhumane.org\/site\/PageServer\">Michigan Humane Society<\/a> at the Mega March in downtown Detroit on October 8th 2006.&nbsp; Thank you so much for your support.&nbsp; We had lots of fun struttin&#8217; Samson around town and would like to share some fun photos we took throughout the day<a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/team_catching_fireflies_b_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Team_catching_fireflies_b_1\" alt=\"Team_catching_fireflies_b_1\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/team_catching_fireflies_b_1.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ready_to_go\" alt=\"Ready_to_go\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/ready_to_go.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/>&nbsp; <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Making_friends\" alt=\"Making_friends\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/making_friends.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Samson is ready to get the party started and is eager to meet some new doggie friends.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tiger_dog_1\" alt=\"Tiger_dog_1\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/tiger_dog_1.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tiger_dog_2_1\" alt=\"Tiger_dog_2_1\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/tiger_dog_2_1.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>Being we were downtown the day after the Tigers beat the Yankees, we spotted quite a few canine fans.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Dog_trio\" alt=\"Dog_trio\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/dog_trio.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/>&nbsp; <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Great_dane\" alt=\"Great_dane\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/great_dane.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There were dogs of all sizes, personalities and breeds&#8230; big ones<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Purse_dog\" alt=\"Purse_dog\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/purse_dog.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tiny_pooch\" alt=\"Tiny_pooch\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/tiny_pooch.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>&#8230;pocket sized ones<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Pug_tongue_1\" alt=\"Pug_tongue_1\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/pug_tongue_1.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Pug_tongue_2\" alt=\"Pug_tongue_2\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/pug_tongue_2.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>&#8230;just plain goofy ones<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Pomi\" alt=\"Pomi\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/pomi.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Pretty_britney\" alt=\"Pretty_britney\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/pretty_britney.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>&#8230; the divas<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Kiddie_cats_dogs_b\" alt=\"Kiddie_cats_dogs_b\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/kiddie_cats_dogs_b.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"One_brave_cat\" alt=\"One_brave_cat\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/one_brave_cat.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and we can&#8217;t leave out the kids and one brave cat!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/jay_towers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Jay_towers\" alt=\"Jay_towers\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/jay_towers.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Samson was star struck by local celebrity Jay Towers of Fox News and 97.1 FM (who by the way is a big fan of bulldogs&#8230; he even took a photo of Samson with this phone)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/lots_o_walkers_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Lots_o_walkers_b\" alt=\"Lots_o_walkers_b\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/lots_o_walkers_b.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Samson had no problem trotting the 2 mile loop&#8230; but some dogs had deluxe transportation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Baby_stroller\" alt=\"Baby_stroller\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/baby_stroller.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Stroller_dog\" alt=\"Stroller_dog\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/stroller_dog.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The_finish_line\" alt=\"The_finish_line\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/the_finish_line.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Frosty_paws_treat_b\" alt=\"Frosty_paws_treat_b\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/frosty_paws_treat_b.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>At the end of the walk, two rows of cheerleaders congratulated all the dogs.&nbsp; Samson celebrated by indulging in some frosty paws ice cream.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/tired_out_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Tired_out_b\" alt=\"Tired_out_b\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/tired_out_b.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Afterwards Samson stretched out and enjoyed the sunshine&#8230; then took a very long Sunday afternoon nap.<\/p>\n<div id=\"flaresmith\" class=\"feedflare\"><script src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~s\/http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/catchingfireflies\/TyNo?i=http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2006\/10\/humane_society_\/\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div><div class=\"linkwithin_hook\" id=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2006\/10\/humane_society_\/\"><\/div><script>\n<!-- \/\/LinkWithinCodeStart\nvar linkwithin_site_id = 944859;\nvar linkwithin_div_class = \"linkwithin_hook\";\n\/\/LinkWithinCodeEnd -->\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/www.linkwithin.com\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkwithin.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.linkwithin.com\/pixel.png\" alt=\"Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...\" style=\"border: 0\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet team catching fireflies&#8230; Steve, April, Danielle. Loribeth, Angela and of course Samson. With the help of your generous donations we raised $750 for the Michigan Humane Society at the Mega March in downtown Detroit on October 8th 2006.&nbsp; Thank you so much for your support.&nbsp; We had lots of fun struttin&#8217; Samson around town and would like to share some fun photos we took throughout the day. &nbsp; Samson is ready to get the party started and is eager to meet some new doggie friends. Being we were downtown the day after the Tigers beat the Yankees, we spotted quite a few canine fans. &nbsp; There were dogs of all sizes, personalities and breeds&#8230; big ones &#8230;pocket sized ones &#8230;just plain goofy ones &#8230; the divas &#8230; and we can&#8217;t leave out the kids and one brave cat! Samson was star struck by local celebrity Jay Towers of Fox News and 97.1 FM (who by the way is a big fan of bulldogs&#8230; he even took a photo of Samson with this phone) Samson had no problem trotting the 2 mile loop&#8230; but some dogs had deluxe transportation. 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