PROGRAM CHANGE for Speakers Series #3: Massage and Bodywork Techniques.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we must change the format of the Thursday, April 12 event. We hope to offer this program at a future date, when we expect to present Sheila Wells (Wellspringsk9.com) and Lori Stevens (SeattleTtouch.com)  who will show us  bodywork and massage techniques to improve dogs’ quality of life.  

The new program is an educational webinar in-service for AHELPer volunteers and friends. This will not be related to massage and bodywork and will not be presented by Lori and Sheila. The AHELP Project also hopes to offer these webinars in the future as community-wide educational events; currently they are open to all through IAAHPC.org on twice-monthly Sunday evenings. Email michelle@AHELPProject.org with questions.

The AHELP Project would like to thank our other esteemed 2011-12 Speakers Series presenters:
“Honoring your Grief Journey”: Kristina Callender (CoachingandCounselingSeattle.com), Anne Auerbach (WillowCounselingClinic.com), Diane Dyer (FarewellsbyDiane.com)
“It’s Never Too Late for Better Nutrition”: Kymythy Schultze (Kymythy.com)

Please check back often to learn more about upcoming AHELP events. Thank you for visiting and for your interest in the AHELP project!

MURPHY, beloved friend to AHELPer, animal intuitive, and friend Robyn Fritz of Alchemy West peacefully transitioned after succumbing to splenic cancer on March 8, 2012, at the age of 13. Please join us in sending Robyn healing wishes to get through her loss. We know this little dog will be missed but she fills a big place in Robyn’s heart forevermore. Read more about her journey with Murphy in her Real Life Crappy Choice Diary here.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 12 from 7-9 at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland, when we are proud to present Sheila Wells (Wellspringsk9.com) and Lori Stevens (SeattleTtouch.com)  who will show us  bodywork and massage techniques to improve dogs’ quality of life in our third and final Speakers Series  event of this season.

Just stop by to say “hi”! How have you and your animal friend been lately? Have you confronted caregiving challenges or are you just looking for a friend who gets it? Are you seeking ideas on how to improve quality of life for you and your animal family?

Learn about our upcoming educational events. Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 12 from 7-9 at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland when we are proud to present Sheila Wells (WellspringsK9.com) and Lori Stevens (SeattleTtouch.com) who will show us bodywork and massage techniques to improve quality of life in our third and final Speakers Series event of this season.  We’d love to hear your input as we plan these events in fall 2012 and beyond.

Learn about our ongoing events! Like the Animal Caregivers’ Support Circle, now in Seattle from 2 to 4PM on second Sundays at Great Dog – YES, that is this Sunday, 3/11! Also consider our Animal Caregiver Support Circle, from 7-9PM on second Wednesdays at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland (yep, next week, 3/14)

Our Professional and Veterinary Networks are growing! If you are a provider of animal or veterinary care services, please come to learn more about how you can become involved with our community.

Because the show is FUN! Besides the obvious fancy dogs in the conformation classes there, watch the competition in the obedience, rally-O, and agility rings. Visit and meet the AKC Registered Breeds in the upper concourse. Bring your spending money! There is a animal lovers’ delight in shopping for unique products in the vendors’ area.

Click HERE for the SKC show’s webpage, for information and directions. The Show is at the Century Link Event Center in Downtown Seattle.

Click HERE for the Spectator’s Handbook with description and schedule for special events and classes.

See you there!
Michelle and the AHELPers

Thank you to all who attended the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Open House and contributed to the overwhelming opinion that it was fun, informative and a unique opportunity to meet like-minded animal lovers with older, ailing, and declining animal friends.

Special thanks to the staff at Seattle Veterinary Specialists, for the use of their wonderful meeting room, and to our Open House committee including Carol Soukup, Janeen Aagard, and newest star to our AHELPer team, Cher Martin. Behind the scenes, Brian Somers helped Cher to produce those awesome programs that documented all the fine information shared at the event.

Please also drop by the AHELP exhibitors booth this weekend at the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show to continue the feeling of community that was fostered at our Open House. The management has been very kind and offered us the opportunity to have a spacious exhibitor’s booth, most likely on the main floor in the vendor’s area.