tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13608242761310347752024-02-18T23:09:57.477-08:00Sirius Republic Blogwww.siriusrepublic.comSirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-7757695828404302442012-01-01T12:06:00.000-08:002012-01-01T12:06:45.705-08:00Happy 2012!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyFGBc1ADhkGDmN9gIcsOHvjZ6CbcxA9uzVGFWz5tcmlVspwTfpptgFen7_JHAbjmY9RFbCI-Id6Yd9KBFB' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-59783880769736738562011-09-16T09:35:00.000-07:002011-09-16T09:36:45.000-07:00Helping DyerStraights<div><div class="yiv1077116484MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">DyerStraights needs our help! </span></span></div><div class="yiv1077116484MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">A 5-year-old male Doberman Pinscher, DyerStraights was found by a good Samaritan three days ago as a stray in a Tennessee town and took in by <a href="http://www.westtnanimalrescue.org/">West Tennessee Animal Rescue</a> (WTAR). </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_-e_HSGSGD_TQ96ChjGF4yqWv-osgKMcFz6npokm8_khjcnrQISqGjN-4kuCX0h9gNNA_OxYabvYfbZIcVaUwwTMek0tAjJ9C4njb3Tkwj6KKDQnVK9ioGz0QBkd_1tDlDY9Jn6coA/s1600/DyerStraights+day+2+%2528Wed%2529+037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_-e_HSGSGD_TQ96ChjGF4yqWv-osgKMcFz6npokm8_khjcnrQISqGjN-4kuCX0h9gNNA_OxYabvYfbZIcVaUwwTMek0tAjJ9C4njb3Tkwj6KKDQnVK9ioGz0QBkd_1tDlDY9Jn6coA/s320/DyerStraights+day+2+%2528Wed%2529+037.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="yiv1077116484MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">He was emaciated, terrified, and unable to stand up or use his back legs. </span></span></div><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">According to Shannon Dykstra, president and founder of WTAR, </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">although scared and in pain, DyerStraights trusts humans quickly and loves dogs. He even smiles when people come to visit him and tries his best to walk toward Shannon. Check out his rescue video below.</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrI8hp5HF3upGFmWvEXJ9o9R2-EnodgmR0NNg9-IKzF4plZn_aJMa_CCalU8ujxwEjDDhWGqCpKO0o0L-Dvs4E4TT899wg1bqJ3-ORdXPHF7IhUV7QoA03WHAEUJ2utJAlxn4WvqCHQ/s1600/DyerStraights+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrI8hp5HF3upGFmWvEXJ9o9R2-EnodgmR0NNg9-IKzF4plZn_aJMa_CCalU8ujxwEjDDhWGqCpKO0o0L-Dvs4E4TT899wg1bqJ3-ORdXPHF7IhUV7QoA03WHAEUJ2utJAlxn4WvqCHQ/s320/DyerStraights+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBIn4s41AaR_VjQo5a17Tdi1nTQAHI2StJyoaXyGogiJ39gTvqJU5kBLS4NlDXzlZ87FyGd8TfORl9nKyCPhVNhu7ZY2r5_gkMGP8sA5YYievf0LCFLxQAJWkVGL2pTKMFxklMJLRug/s1600/dyerstraights+the+morning+after+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBIn4s41AaR_VjQo5a17Tdi1nTQAHI2StJyoaXyGogiJ39gTvqJU5kBLS4NlDXzlZ87FyGd8TfORl9nKyCPhVNhu7ZY2r5_gkMGP8sA5YYievf0LCFLxQAJWkVGL2pTKMFxklMJLRug/s320/dyerstraights+the+morning+after+020.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3lFhHXsEXGXZNlfvLAmLAiSTQMFVp3fSIArgYM351E78HgAzU0J1kFPZu4oBkg3g8DM3HQokyBMUuX3X-3SX5VxonjUzVjeR7KyL57TwNnedfoxUcl8fqveQsBJ9gY6KXZX0FtD9qg/s1600/dyerstraights+the+morning+after+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3lFhHXsEXGXZNlfvLAmLAiSTQMFVp3fSIArgYM351E78HgAzU0J1kFPZu4oBkg3g8DM3HQokyBMUuX3X-3SX5VxonjUzVjeR7KyL57TwNnedfoxUcl8fqveQsBJ9gY6KXZX0FtD9qg/s320/dyerstraights+the+morning+after+011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="yiv1077116484MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">With the help of a wonderful vet, he's now pain-free and making amazing progress. But DyerStraights' recovery is far from over. While he's struggling to walk, he also suffers from a strong case of heartworms. </span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="yiv1077116484MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">We want to help DyerStraights and get him the care and treatments he needs to get better. So starting now, we'll be donating 20% of our proceeds from the sale of our handmade collars, leashes, and dog tags to WTAR. Anyone shopping with us can help us help him by entering the word "dyerstraights" in the rescue code box during checkout. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Sirius Republic offers handmade collars, leashes, and dog tags and we always donate a portion of our proceeds to animal rescue. Visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website</a> and connect with us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/siriusrepublic">Facebook</a>.</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/-wF-vK_GMCM/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-wF-vK_GMCM&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-wF-vK_GMCM&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div></div></div>Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-14945369124687030752011-05-13T10:37:00.000-07:002011-05-13T12:06:05.789-07:00Contest Giveaway: collar and tag setsWe're hosting another contest giveaway on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">facebook page</a>. It's a fun one and there are 3 chances to win! So don't miss it! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our handmade Tri-Metal (Copper, Aluminum and Brass) dog tag.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This photo contest's theme is "Togetherness". You may enter by posting your photo to our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">facebook page</a>. You photo should convey the theme of "Togetherness" and at least one of the subjects in your photo should be a dog.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guinness and Chilly think it's better to fetch together.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>There will be 3 winners and each will receive one set of handmade collar and dog tag of his/her choice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sirius Republic handmade collars.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our double-disc Lucky Old tags in Aluminum and Brass.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Post your photo</a> now. One photo per family please. Each entered photo will be put into the folder "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150242924070743.369781.100729720742">Giveaway Contest Photos May 2011</a>". The 3 photos (from this folder) with the most "likes" by May 20, 2011 will each win one set of handmade collar and dog tag of their choice (from www.siriusrepublic.com). <br />
So post your photos now, the earlier you post, the more time you have to get votes (likes). Good luck!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Reno dog tag. Available in Aluminum (shown) and Copper.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Sirius Republic (http://www.siriusrepublic.com) offers handmade collars, leashes, dog tags and more to dogs and their people. Visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website</a> and connect with us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SiriusRepublic">twitter</a>.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-92079627824797532782011-04-08T09:14:00.000-07:002011-04-08T15:08:26.845-07:00Rescue Partner: Walkin' the Bark RescueWhen I think about Walkin' the Bark Rescue, I think about Popeye, a 2-legged dog rescued across the ocean from Taiwan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Popeye- the fastest dog on 2 legs! Photo courtesy of Walkin' the Bark Rescue</td></tr>
</tbody></table>A small, grassroots nonprofit rescue run by volunteers, Walkin' the Bark Rescue is passionate about saving harder-to-adopt dogs, dogs that nobody wants, including older dogs, sick or injured dogs, fearful dogs, nondescript black dogs, Pit Bull mixes, dogs like Popeye.<br />
To these dogs, who are the nation's most unwanted dogs, Walkin' the Bark Rescue is their last and only chance at life.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seven and Gracie were 2 of the many dogs rescued and adopted into loving homes by Walkin' the Bark Rescue last year. Photo courtesy of Walkin' the Bark Rescue</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Chilly and I had the opportunity to meet Popeye and Judy, founder of the rescue group, and follow their work. From pulling injured dogs from high-kill shelters, rescuing fearful strays in their neighborhood, to donating money to others to save needy dogs in other areas, Walkin' the Bark Rescue does its best work.<br />
When we first fostered 10-year-old Chilly a day before her scheduled euthanasia, Judy helped us by listing Chilly, who was labeled by the shelter as "unadoptable" for suffering from stress/anxiety, on her website in search of an adoptive home, giving us advice on training as well as supplements to help with Chilly's arthritis. Chilly, an old dog with behavioral issues and a bad hip, is another representative of the unwanted dogs that Walkin' the Bark Rescue works to save.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Popeye and Chilly play fetch.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We're proud to have them as our new Rescue Partner. Through our Rescue Partner program, we donate a portion of our proceeds (20% from sale of collars, leashes, and dog tags, and 10% from all other items) to nonprofit rescue groups to help them with their wonderful work. It's absolutely free for nonprofits to sign up and receive donations. For more info, check out the <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">program</a> on our website.<br />
To have a portion of your purchase go to Walkin' the Bark, please enter rescue code "RPWB50" when you check out on our website. <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span> <br />
For more info about Walkin' the Bark Rescue, visit their <a href="http://fosterdogblog.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and Petfinder <a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1169.html">page.</a><br />
Popeye also has his own Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/popeyethedog">page</a>, on which he updates his fans about his life as well as the rescue group. <br />
Sirius Republic offers handcrafted products for dogs and their people. Visit us on our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website </a>(www.siriusrepublic.com) and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a> (www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic)Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-29139434587447706752011-03-31T07:39:00.000-07:002011-03-31T10:18:04.269-07:00Customer Spotlight: Marshall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg2nPbo4KAE9hrlhRzoFRws7pvIUv5buvD9gLbW5ay9y8xkvVzCi48KQMcFl8UHwbjwHsR1y8VD3MXoMEuY_fJJwrvPLpXPn5hxx5kCT3wiGODl6ZyE_M2hrbU9h3DjCfamNAchFKRQ/s1600/RescuedWithLoveMarshallScratched.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Marshall is making up for lost time these days.<br />
A 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Marshall is one of 175 dogs rescued from a large Missouri puppy-mill last September.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marshall is rescued. Photo courtesy of Susan R. Stoltz. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>For most of his life, Marshall existed in a 2'x2' cage, alongside other terrified dogs, many had known nothing else their entire lives. <span style="font-size: small;">No love, no play, none of them even had a name. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Although rescuers arrived, Marshall wasn't supposed to get that second chance. You see, due to his old age, none of the rescues would take him. So the plan for Marshall and two other senior dogs was euthanasia. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">But their rescue angel, a wonderful lady Sandy was there that day and at her own expense, saved all three senior dogs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">That's how Marshall came to live with his new family at the home of author, journalist, and animal advocate Susan R. Stoltz.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marshall and Susan. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Sylvester Copyright 2011.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">Marshall faces a long and difficult road ahead but he has a wonderful family and friends who love and support him.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Marshall's story will soon be told in Susan's upcoming book, "I Survived the Puppy Mill Effect". We cannot wait to read it! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marshall's book "I Survivied the Puppy Mill Effect", by Susan R. Stoltz.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">Keep up the good work and we love you Marshall and Susan!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marshall wearing our Tri-Metal dog tag, which reads "Rescued With Love". Photo courtesy of Susan R. Stoltz.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg2nPbo4KAE9hrlhRzoFRws7pvIUv5buvD9gLbW5ay9y8xkvVzCi48KQMcFl8UHwbjwHsR1y8VD3MXoMEuY_fJJwrvPLpXPn5hxx5kCT3wiGODl6ZyE_M2hrbU9h3DjCfamNAchFKRQ/s1600/RescuedWithLoveMarshallScratched.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg2nPbo4KAE9hrlhRzoFRws7pvIUv5buvD9gLbW5ay9y8xkvVzCi48KQMcFl8UHwbjwHsR1y8VD3MXoMEuY_fJJwrvPLpXPn5hxx5kCT3wiGODl6ZyE_M2hrbU9h3DjCfamNAchFKRQ/s320/RescuedWithLoveMarshallScratched.jpg" width="320" /></a> </td></tr>
</tbody> </table><span style="font-size: small;">For more about Marshall, visit his <a href="http://www.sharkeypup.com/content/marshall/">blog </a>and Susan's official <a href="http://susanrstoltz.com/index.php">website</a></span><br />
Sirius Republic offers handcrafted products for dogs and their people. Visit us on our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website </a>(www.siriusrepublic.com) and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a> (www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic). <span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-15051095782629627582011-03-21T11:53:00.000-07:002011-03-21T11:58:33.507-07:00Customer Spotlight: KonaShe's got the look. She's got the treat. She's got the love. She's Kona - the luckiest pooch in the world!<br />
A lovely one-year-old Black Labrador Retriever, Kona is a special girl.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Kona is wearing our 1.5" wide Flower Pup martingale collar. Photo by Leonard Photography.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Born with a Liver Shunt, a congenital defect that causes abnormal blood flow between the liver and the body and in turn prohibits the liver from functioning regularly as it is unable to properly rid itself of all the toxins, Kona requires a lot of special care and medical attention.<br />
Fortunately, sweet Kona has everything she needs and more, thanks to her dedicated family!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kona after her trip to the emergency room, still with her orange bandage.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>In addition to 3 daily doses of antibiotics and a laxative, a monthly checkup and tests at UC Davis, Kona is on a very strict low protein diet, which includes prescription foods and special treats prepared by her mom Shannon!<br />
Yes to provide Kona with tasty treats that are healthy and safe for her digestive system, Shannon began baking vegan treats that are free of wheat, corn, gluten, meat, dairy and low in fat, protein and phosphorus.<br />
Instead her treats are made from tons of wonderful, delicious ingredients including juicy tropical fruits and farm fresh vegetables, potatoes, rice, all natural creamy peanut butter.<br />
Shannon's treats are so healthy and yummy (we're big fans!) that it didn't take long for dog lovers to catch on and request for their pooches! Shannon now offers her fabulous treats to dog lovers everywhere through her company <a href="http://alopaw.com/">Alopaw</a>, inspired by beautiful Kona.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Healthy, tasty, we love Alopaw treats!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Kona, you sure are a special, lucky girl. And we love you!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kona and her sister Mila. Pretty girls!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kona modeling our 1.5" Pink Camouflage martingale collar and dog tag.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>For more info about Alopaw treats, check out their website <a href="http://alopaw.com/">here</a> and join them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Alopaw">Facebook</a>.<br />
Sirius Republic offers handcrafted products for dogs and their people. Visit us on our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website </a>(www.siriusrepublic.com) and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a> (www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic). <br />
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<b></b>Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-91863385626727986102011-03-14T11:24:00.000-07:002011-03-18T17:18:37.151-07:00Customer Spotlight: JaredJared is a working dog and he loves his many jobs!<br />
A certified Hearing Dog and a graduate of Soundwork from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), Jared has been helping Maria for most of his life.<br />
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More than a Hearing Dog and a helper, Jared is Maria's best friend and constant companion.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jared (with vest) with Maria at a recent Canine Companions for Independence grad seminar.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jared and Maria enjoying Roan Mountain, Tennessee.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jared is a supermodel too! Just look at this handsome boy in our handmade martingale collars.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jared wearing Sirius Republic 1.5" wide Sascha martingale collar.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHWUOIURbZJSbjaoT1eimN2-lKkH_0KPvF7ISOCfuwmMP_Wjjpy5FULoC0JVwIybATo5h-xbXoDxbveLUW3Ym6Wr31dMvxStvj1TDvLf7OhTlyF9-mjEmJsDwwYN50criuCstBaaBVA/s400/TheChiefLargeJared.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jared wearing Sirius Republic 1.5" wide The Chief martingale collar.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally Jared is an accomplished actor! Here he is with Maria in a video for Canine Companions for Independence (SpongeBob even did Jared's voice!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh Jared, is there anything you can't do? Nope we don't think so!</div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nlzjxcIRLtU" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe><br />
We love you Jared! Thank you Maria for letting me share Jared's story and all the beautiful pictures!<br />
For more info about CCI, visit its <a href="http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.3978475/k.3F1C/Canine_Companions_for_Independence.htm">website</a>. For more info about Sirius Republic and our handmade collars, visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website</a> and join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a>.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-68836200815789419502011-03-11T08:43:00.000-08:002011-03-11T08:49:41.544-08:00Helping ShyWe recently learned about Shy when we were contacted by Amy from <a href="http://pittiesincity.blogspot.com/2011/03/our-favorite-things-animal-rescue-and.html">Two Pitties in the City</a>. A sweet, courageous, emaciated pit bull, Shy was brought to the animal hospital by her previous owner to be euthanized. Seeing something special in her, the veterinarian asked the owners to relinquish her instead. Shy was diagnosed with diabetes and treated; however, since she was brought in so late, she developed cataracts and lost much of her vision.<br />
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Amy and vet student <a href="http://secretsofavetschooldramaqueen.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> have shared Shy's story and opened a chipin page to raise funds for a specialized surgery to restore Shy's vision. Since then Shy has found a loving forever home and received over 70% of the funds needed for her surgery ($2000) from the generous online community!<br />
To help Shy raise the remaining funds needed for her surgery, we have donated collars to be included with other goodies in a <a href="http://pittiesincity.blogspot.com/2011/03/our-favorite-things-animal-rescue-and.html">Raffle</a><a href="http://pittiesincity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>. Also we will be donating 20% of our proceeds in the next 2 weeks towards Shy's surgery.<br />
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So a new Sirius Republic collar, leash, and/or dog tag AND helping a sweet dog-in-need, what better time to shop?! Please enter code "funds4shy" in the Rescue Donation Code box when you check out. Or you may donate directly on Shy's chipin page (link on <a href="http://pittiesincity.blogspot.com/">Two Pitties in the City</a>). Shy girl you'll be good!!! ♥<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_L-dQOqHG6zIpVf7hgT1lPCCRHl6FTMbbqD-NrQcrsG6grnHkYK2rLz6GVjTWHGLdtZNtj-1Zj0kwDOKPF-4fJAuhlXlq_kAT3oW_UXKBKwigy3RJFx0PVtm1DmgVPuYRAlyop4a90w/s1600/ShyFundraiser11March20112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_L-dQOqHG6zIpVf7hgT1lPCCRHl6FTMbbqD-NrQcrsG6grnHkYK2rLz6GVjTWHGLdtZNtj-1Zj0kwDOKPF-4fJAuhlXlq_kAT3oW_UXKBKwigy3RJFx0PVtm1DmgVPuYRAlyop4a90w/s400/ShyFundraiser11March20112.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-35461760954202160632011-03-07T08:15:00.000-08:002011-03-07T08:20:09.754-08:00Rescue Partners: supporting animal rescueBesides offering high-quality, handcrafted items to dog lovers, Sirius Republic is all about supporting animal rescue!<br />
Through our Rescue Partner program, we contribute to various nonprofit animal rescue groups by donating a portion of our proceeds and whenever we're able to, our handcrafted collars, leashes and dog tags.<br />
It works like this: when a rescue group partners with us, it will receive a unique "rescue code". From that point on, all orders we receive with the rescue code will help that group earn donations. We donate 20 % of the proceeds we receive from the sales of collars, leashes and dog tags, and 10% of all other items. Donations are sent via Paypal or check whenever it reaches $20.<br />
It's truly a win-win program for all involved. So far in the month of March 2011, we've donated to 3 rescue groups already and look forward to contributing more!<br />
If you have a 501(c) nonprofit animal rescue organization and would like to participate, you may <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">sign up</a> here. For more info, visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website</a> and connect with us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a>.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-73368968247929426032011-03-05T22:58:00.000-08:002011-03-05T23:05:33.326-08:00Shorter is better: Sirius Republic 4' leashesRecently we began offering 4' leashes in both the 3/4" and 1" widths after receiving requests for them. Ever since then we've been using and loving them! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fGu7OYVqFaahZTCc5nTGtv8hfomydUK0Hm8f4631Jk_A77Nz1ZifntjrukhkYk8L33g1K3-PWwyfWAOwsPNY-DbpEdIk9J2UaOWRhpjoqWueM4RRGKpp2iTZwlyByZgCMEahg_rF9g/s1600/BandanaRed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fGu7OYVqFaahZTCc5nTGtv8hfomydUK0Hm8f4631Jk_A77Nz1ZifntjrukhkYk8L33g1K3-PWwyfWAOwsPNY-DbpEdIk9J2UaOWRhpjoqWueM4RRGKpp2iTZwlyByZgCMEahg_rF9g/s200/BandanaRed.jpg" width="172" /></a></div>Each leash length has its benefits. For us, a 4' leash provides more control and is more convenient.<br />
One of my favorite things about it is that unlike with a longer leash, a 4' leash's short length prevents it from being stepped over by the dogs I'm walking and get caught behind or around their front legs. I'm always walking multiple dogs and constantly stopping to fix leashes is the last thing I want to do!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chilly shows off her Hot Pink Zebra 1.5" martingale collar and matching 4' long 1" wide leash.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> But of course 6' leashes have their own benefits too. It all depends on your preference and use.<br />
All our leashes are available in 4' and 6' lengths and 3/4" and 1" widths, and they match our collars. To see all our designs, visit our <a href="http://http/;//www.siriusrepublic.com">website</a> at http://www.siriusrepublic.com and join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a>.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-43669209737256088652011-02-28T09:43:00.000-08:002011-02-28T10:18:41.611-08:00Martingale Collars 101: how to choose the right sizeEffective, practical, and comfortable, martingale collars have become very popular among dog lovers.<br />
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Originally designed for Sighthounds such as Greyhounds whose heads are narrower than their necks and can easily slip out of traditional side release or buckle collars, martingale collars effectively prevent escape. Their sensible design and effective use have made them a popular and preferred collar for owners of all dog breeds as well as many dog trainers in recent years.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYr2z5SxSuM2vCkzRkp3kDUsL0jAOcFXJT3ZHbKEsM1qpVh7VNlw_1ijr0mZKuDvwebht4pShyphenhyphen3vw4gNVsTxy46LdWnv3AMOb4-8tvgasvX8Ma3kNSh9wFJ9sTdZ-6zvXd6HpPwJksg/s1600/GreenDotsMartingaleBunnyHound.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYr2z5SxSuM2vCkzRkp3kDUsL0jAOcFXJT3ZHbKEsM1qpVh7VNlw_1ijr0mZKuDvwebht4pShyphenhyphen3vw4gNVsTxy46LdWnv3AMOb4-8tvgasvX8Ma3kNSh9wFJ9sTdZ-6zvXd6HpPwJksg/s320/GreenDotsMartingaleBunnyHound.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Each martingale collar has 2 connected loops. The smaller, control loop attaches to the leash while the larger adjustment loop goes on the dog's neck. When the control loop is pulled, the adjustment loop tightens. When used properly, martingale collars never choke and work effectively to prevent escape and for training purposes.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9A2U6NIVlJrwwV-3zZy4NLygrmF_xY6YgjQXMpL3ydDPpedD9fO-5mMZJg9oqdT-eG6ft3MepX5-XKRf5PJPuqzRrJTiXB3Q_xQm6DF_zB_tQNIGbBoRXwpl8Hgl5VUqeRrVBkZlWg/s1600/P1010932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9A2U6NIVlJrwwV-3zZy4NLygrmF_xY6YgjQXMpL3ydDPpedD9fO-5mMZJg9oqdT-eG6ft3MepX5-XKRf5PJPuqzRrJTiXB3Q_xQm6DF_zB_tQNIGbBoRXwpl8Hgl5VUqeRrVBkZlWg/s320/P1010932.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Choosing the right-sized martingale collar is very important and different from sizing traditional collars. Below is our simple, 2-step method to correctly size your dog for a martingale collar:<br />
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1. Take 2 measurements - circumference of your dog's neck and the widest part of his/her head.<br />
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2. Use the larger of the 2 measurements taken in Step 1 as your guide to choose your collar size. For example, if your dog's neck is 17" and his head is 20", then you should choose size Large (18"-22"), NOT Medium (15"-18") even though your dog's neck at 17" falls within this category.<br />
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This is important as dogs vary greatly in size, weight and shape. Breeds like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Mastiffs have a wider head than neck (use head measurement to size) while other breeds like Dobermans, Whippets, Greyhounds have a wider neck (use neck measurement to size).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RAT-_PBSLvuf_hBKKC_VX9KLB9tJr5iKOr12OYjTYcNNWngRaU_VpLuX10zrZm58DbBKPrXncBywmHWN5Au8oUl-QScp1KaTq5ctqg81GQLUEhm4M7yLMjPg7ZNzh0qCCBDXcVLfIw/s1600/LeopardAquaNini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RAT-_PBSLvuf_hBKKC_VX9KLB9tJr5iKOr12OYjTYcNNWngRaU_VpLuX10zrZm58DbBKPrXncBywmHWN5Au8oUl-QScp1KaTq5ctqg81GQLUEhm4M7yLMjPg7ZNzh0qCCBDXcVLfIw/s320/LeopardAquaNini.jpg" width="243" /></a></div>Now that you're an expert on martingale collars, check out our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/collarsleashes.html">collection</a> of martingale designs and order one for your pooch :)<br />
For more info, visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website</a> and connect with us on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a> page.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-51897383342886346072011-02-25T08:37:00.000-08:002011-02-25T08:40:27.717-08:00Rescue Partner: Kitsap Humane SocietyWe're so excited to welcome our newest Rescue Partner: Kitsap Humane Society.<br />
Established in 1908, the Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people and companion animals in Kitsap County, Washington.<br />
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Their commitment to providing life changing solutions to people and companion animals is fulfilled by dedication in various works, including:<br />
1. Providing humane rescue, protection, prevention, adoption, and education services.<br />
2. Implementing progressive life-saving and life-affirming programs.<br />
3. Creatively collaborating and partnering with our region and supporters to build a model humane community.<br />
Sirius Republic so proud to partner with such a wonderful organization and looking forward to contributing to KHS.<br />
Our Rescue Partner program allows us to support nonprofit animal rescue organizations by donating a protion of our proceeds as well as our products including collars, leashes, and dog tags. For more info or to become a <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">Rescue Partner</a>, visit our website at http://www.siriusrepublic.com and join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a>.<br />
To learn more about Kitsap Humane Society, visit their <a href="http://kitsap-humane.org/">website</a>.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-89861657820665802342011-02-16T08:41:00.000-08:002011-02-16T08:41:42.987-08:00Tagging Pit Bulls, supporting rescuesWe're sending some handmade dog tags and collars to foster Pit Bulls of Our Pack, Inc., a nonprofit Pit Bull rescue group based in Los Gatos, California.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukdWPAwWBWaBa-JUagIF1mrCDON0B6UzdnG5ByuRU2FZnzvQ-JuvYV2HiDVvuFyey_Z0rTSgxxxz3sA1DmAWTyzJXIg8rNqtHjlFclDBQQhRtmeubHpqaAuy9O5M8YQBKxIVjEWVRqQ/s1600/OurPackDonationTags.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukdWPAwWBWaBa-JUagIF1mrCDON0B6UzdnG5ByuRU2FZnzvQ-JuvYV2HiDVvuFyey_Z0rTSgxxxz3sA1DmAWTyzJXIg8rNqtHjlFclDBQQhRtmeubHpqaAuy9O5M8YQBKxIVjEWVRqQ/s320/OurPackDonationTags.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We can't say enough about the wonderful work our friends at Our Pack, Inc.do for all of us every single day.<br />
Through rescue, education, and training, Our Pack rescues, places, and keeps Pit Bulls in homes while providing people with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful dog owners.<br />
Their effective, multi-pronged program plus a positive, open approach have helped many dogs and people, and changed even more minds toward the Pit Bull breed.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3U9-pTT36JH0qaaL2bCp_wQ_KnliH_nR40uXsKMz7DWdZmpWL3r_3_LcENz5dOfLC89zwoAfZahyphenhyphenAWxncux1x10sBYoed1ugLXWrJy2qoKNlc4kz0jt8t0MWt28IY5kHTZo7GkcSDPQ/s1600/OurPackLogo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3U9-pTT36JH0qaaL2bCp_wQ_KnliH_nR40uXsKMz7DWdZmpWL3r_3_LcENz5dOfLC89zwoAfZahyphenhyphenAWxncux1x10sBYoed1ugLXWrJy2qoKNlc4kz0jt8t0MWt28IY5kHTZo7GkcSDPQ/s1600/OurPackLogo.gif" /></a></div>We're big fans of Our Pack and proud to have them as our Rescue Partner.<br />
Through our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">Rescue Partner</a> program, we support nonprofit rescue organizations like Our Pack by donating a portion of our proceeds as well as products such as our handmade collars and dog tags. <br />
For more info about our Rescue Partner program, visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/index.html">website</a> at www.siriusrepublic.com and join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a> (www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic).<br />
To learn more about Our Pack, Inc., visit their <a href="http://www.ourpack.org/">website</a> at www.ourpack.org and join them on their Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OurPack">page</a> (www.facebook.com/OurPack).Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-17717323879752144392011-02-01T23:35:00.000-08:002011-02-01T23:35:31.016-08:00Rescue Partner: Operation Education Animal RescueMeet our newest Rescue Partner: Operation Education Animal Rescue.<br />
Serving the middle Tennessee area, <a href="http://opedanimalrescue.com/">Operation Education</a> is a team of dedicated volunteers who work together to rescue and re-home abused, neglected, forgotten, and/or unwanted animals as well as provide education to the public regarding proper care while emphasizing the availability and importance of spaying and neutering pets.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlxatMlkt3war-R6YtY0uMk8XcUdp0wSJhR4lhfn2w_9fj3Od66g6_IYyyDVI6ZysgEO8XVZzMrES1Swtw3yjda9Vh64qej1boi935mnFoNpSUq8UGjhFqbeLODAMFXkVOphoaaP1cQ/s1600/OperationEducationBanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlxatMlkt3war-R6YtY0uMk8XcUdp0wSJhR4lhfn2w_9fj3Od66g6_IYyyDVI6ZysgEO8XVZzMrES1Swtw3yjda9Vh64qej1boi935mnFoNpSUq8UGjhFqbeLODAMFXkVOphoaaP1cQ/s400/OperationEducationBanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We look forward to contributing to this awesome organization and supporting their mission.<br />
Through our Rescue Partner program, we donate 10-20% of the proceeds from applicable sales to nonprofit animal rescue organizations.<br />
To learn more about this program, visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website</a>. If you're a nonprofit rescue and interested to become our Rescue Partner, you may <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">sign up here</a>.<br />
Follow our blog, join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/siriusrepublic">Twitter</a> for more dog rescue and product info.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chilly's tagline. Yes she's a fetch-a-holic.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>It's very easy to enter, just show us a picture of your dog on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1969279742">our </a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1969279742">Facebook</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742#%21/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742"> page</a> along with your dog's tagline, the picture with the most "Likes" by Feb 3 wins. <br />
Your tagline can be anything that descriptively sums up your dog, something short and sweet. Here are some examples:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJFiuKwqsd5g7EO_sZGULFbLO0dyU0imKcesvUbqH_zEcmSQUawBq0_XYYck_1qm1ssig9LJAU0-EF-s_5Os921BX05PDxLPw3Zf5LWyhmhbOG6ZSLJ2WawZRbMz3lvC_Q6iOLnNtv8A/s1600/HeartSallyRescued.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJFiuKwqsd5g7EO_sZGULFbLO0dyU0imKcesvUbqH_zEcmSQUawBq0_XYYck_1qm1ssig9LJAU0-EF-s_5Os921BX05PDxLPw3Zf5LWyhmhbOG6ZSLJ2WawZRbMz3lvC_Q6iOLnNtv8A/s320/HeartSallyRescued.jpg" width="237" /></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1360824276131034775&postID=4728647025746828776" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4OKN_4vFoMrCfszN9AxGNCy91rt_wQyhNH2Yba22rZCq6AsgIvL9KXD1R83HmGbYup6ykvRnfPLNHvglJtOt1l7LAIAqBR8ee6vCcq156s54Qg0seBVTEWEFLCWUriYIwDroPuB7yA/s1600/CircleLolitaFurious.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4OKN_4vFoMrCfszN9AxGNCy91rt_wQyhNH2Yba22rZCq6AsgIvL9KXD1R83HmGbYup6ykvRnfPLNHvglJtOt1l7LAIAqBR8ee6vCcq156s54Qg0seBVTEWEFLCWUriYIwDroPuB7yA/s320/CircleLolitaFurious.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRP55xgB9W7ZaorUeExc-DzfY8He2BJa5B7C3gMROK1A4BQAbHyJfDR4PTN9rlyelTWcMmgK5R-tIugIJ2syLV4SbB0uaN2a3zggSqsLjrqcUavTZLdz5kC7cjAo7Q6qQIwOp7PKTOCw/s1600/BoneGuinness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRP55xgB9W7ZaorUeExc-DzfY8He2BJa5B7C3gMROK1A4BQAbHyJfDR4PTN9rlyelTWcMmgK5R-tIugIJ2syLV4SbB0uaN2a3zggSqsLjrqcUavTZLdz5kC7cjAo7Q6qQIwOp7PKTOCw/s320/BoneGuinness.jpg" width="227" /></a></div>We will stamp the winner's tagline plus his/her dog's ID info onto the dog tag and send it along with the collar of his/her choice.<br />
Good luck and have fun!Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-38734996733518727042011-01-24T09:04:00.000-08:002011-01-24T09:11:17.251-08:00Recycle for Free CollarBesides offering dog lovers high-quality, handcrafted products, we're all about supporting animal rescue as well as responsible environmental stewardship.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLUEEpjczyLqxLCZ0t8oH7mzu0-TmjKmj3zg27d7tAjMvgVB8jk2cLyKWEXJlAhIXH7sFJcIaerfPKNBrS_pZGHGYDiLNDZLZ90aaLHZIhMFAsoAb2aUDhkmJIXnliFfKBKe16BYxlg/s1600/24Jan2011RecycleForFreeCollar2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLUEEpjczyLqxLCZ0t8oH7mzu0-TmjKmj3zg27d7tAjMvgVB8jk2cLyKWEXJlAhIXH7sFJcIaerfPKNBrS_pZGHGYDiLNDZLZ90aaLHZIhMFAsoAb2aUDhkmJIXnliFfKBKe16BYxlg/s1600/24Jan2011RecycleForFreeCollar2.jpg" /></a></div>We're excited to introduce our Recycle for Free Collar program, which allows us to recycle, reuse materials, reduce waste, and reward you with a FREE collar of your choice!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdK31fDVOV_tyJmj9MkpJ6rlqjCztnmboOSx4UzqmU40ltNfh5bUigtChsyw8p2k4-kPV3EjMum8RXM2onFas4R_QZF_3Vj__N3-7J76Q_VlyXquj_d8JXQuL7Xc2w3Boqzo5HTiV-VQ/s320/24Jan2011RecycleForFreeCollar.jpg" width="297" /></div>Here's how it works: when you send back 5 old <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">Sirius Republic</a> collars, we'll send you a free collar of your choice. Many of our customers have built up a collection of Sirius Republic collars for their pooches, but just like our clothes, collars get old, dirty, and/or damaged after some time. Instead of throwing them away or keeping them unused somewhere, why not send them back for a free new collar and at the same time help us recycle, reuse and reduce?! It's an awesome win-win situation, wouldn't you say?<br />
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So whenever you're ready, send your 5 old Sirius Republic collars back to us and get your next collar free:<br />
Sirius Republic<br />
P. O. Box 2075<br />
Dublin, CA. 94568<br />
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Sirius Republic is a member of <a href="http://www.beyondcompanions.com/BAN_Home">Bay Area Green Pets</a>, a proactive network of professional, eco-friendly pet product and service providers. We also support various nonprofit animal rescue organizations by donating our hand-sewn collars and leashes, offering discounts, as well as donating a portion of our proceeds to our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">Rescue Partners</a>. For more info, visit our website www.siriusrepublic.com, and be sure to join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742#%21/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/siriusrepublic">Twitter</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/tags.html"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixAw9SNo6wqGFiE7MHcxwr3dRbHxo_lxLDypWpem-JOXKkCdKsgGTNA6fFy7iVO7GVXDmTW8K7Rr7rfaytnmEmxhXzvEXl1KIYQrqxpy3ZkRs0kQiwUlUx7c1OATWw39ziWg2eh4omw/s320/MultiMetalsFlowerTag.jpg" width="316" /></a></div>They go with our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/index.html">hand-sewn collars</a> like, well, PB&J! Well they meant to be together!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/collarsleashes.html"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcDP6OSWHW7yI29yvLlSPsl3f-VV05sYCjl8M0A_4759wUgqo2qMJ-wYPfzzEiDDzKK-ZRS2AzLOB_LHYHKI3ilRoYHQM1i-xmBsSYNMmEz3kQf7yfUGdne1tIWLniwpVpxXbB_ePyw/s320/6Jan2011NewCollarsGroup.jpg" width="299" /></a></div>For one week only, get Free Shipping or $5 off when you order a collar AND a tag. Enter code "<b style="color: red;">pbandj</b>" when you check out. Hurry offer ends Jan. 14, 2011.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-90102778027150645392011-01-01T12:21:00.000-08:002011-01-01T12:29:28.947-08:00Some news and goals for 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Happy 2011!<br />
2010 was an awesome year for Sirius Republic, lots of learning and growing up. We partnered with many wonderful nonprofit dog rescue organizations through our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">Rescue Partners </a>program, which has allowed us to support these groups by donating our hand-sewn collars as well as a percentage of our proceeds. We look forward to expanding our program in 2011 and helping more rescue groups and dogs.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8uf0C1BQ08NF54labK8PvZ-l3maDhwG8KMf3y3IWbJdOdtMPOpItzi981UZJNL1NGjc3tB2k2jYEn9q2fC7OF1QLRjKQytAofHXNI9ggj8qANzd8r4TF8LTgXPKqnZkCmg-m0hscvA/s1600/PosterChilly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8uf0C1BQ08NF54labK8PvZ-l3maDhwG8KMf3y3IWbJdOdtMPOpItzi981UZJNL1NGjc3tB2k2jYEn9q2fC7OF1QLRjKQytAofHXNI9ggj8qANzd8r4TF8LTgXPKqnZkCmg-m0hscvA/s320/PosterChilly.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>We also plan to grow our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/wholesale.html">Wholesale Program</a> for our hand-sewn <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/collarsleashes.html">collars</a> and <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/re1le.html">leashes</a> in the new year. We're very thankful for our awesome customers who have provided feedback and recommended our products to their local pet retail stores. We're thrilled that our products are now available at various fabulous shops throughout the country. If you would like to see Sirius Republic collars and leashes at your favorite store, please let them know about us. We appreciate and thank you for your support!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ys66UYj4qP_zzMO_qgNnnSwW8dZ8WxkJfCjX01qpk12A-sO2sg3z0FFzj9_t-jZsMWeVcWx8rGL3mrNfZIWu0Wba-Tfu7BSXZObAyPgNDGwgZXRc1onNoesMlFDviwphnt1BCHTQ0A/s1600/P1000267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ys66UYj4qP_zzMO_qgNnnSwW8dZ8WxkJfCjX01qpk12A-sO2sg3z0FFzj9_t-jZsMWeVcWx8rGL3mrNfZIWu0Wba-Tfu7BSXZObAyPgNDGwgZXRc1onNoesMlFDviwphnt1BCHTQ0A/s320/P1000267.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We are working hard to make available more great items for dogs and their people. In the very near future, you can expect to see <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/bigntall.html">Big N Tall</a> 2" Martingale collars for big dogs, and breed-specific, high-quality gift items in a variety of categories such as <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/printscards.html">boxed note cards</a>, <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/home-decor.html">home decorations</a>, <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/wearables.html">apparel</a>, and <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/treats.html">treats</a>! Be sure to visit our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">website</a> for new items, sign up for our newsletter, and join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/siriusrepublic">Twitter</a> for all the new happenings.<br />
Happy New Year to everyone and dog! Let's make 2011 the best year yet!Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-74650358267979854512010-10-26T10:46:00.000-07:002010-10-26T10:54:32.731-07:00New Haven Schools FoundationRecently we participated in Mutt Strutt, an event by the New Haven Schools Foundation to raise money for educational programs in the New Haven Unified School District serving children in Union City and south Hayword.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatd860sSV93GZF14fZDw-ms9hsIFMDeKSUXm4IP0dpCqh1OBiI-af4igZbS7TSfnqzHnPkuCS_bbrFylM4rEKdNe8_q4OD1KQv0r21bsnRK_S31JFUxSnc4bKnQF2r7pBN5JE5vlkPQ/s1600/NewHavenSchoolsFoundationCertificate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatd860sSV93GZF14fZDw-ms9hsIFMDeKSUXm4IP0dpCqh1OBiI-af4igZbS7TSfnqzHnPkuCS_bbrFylM4rEKdNe8_q4OD1KQv0r21bsnRK_S31JFUxSnc4bKnQF2r7pBN5JE5vlkPQ/s400/NewHavenSchoolsFoundationCertificate.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The <a href="http://www.nhsfoundation.com/">Foundation</a> was established in 1981 to provide an alternative source of funding for programs in the school district. It awards over $70,000 each year in student scholarships, mini-grants for teachers, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs and raises money for an endowment fund. </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">We're proud to help the Foundation continue to provide funding for these special programs that directly benefit students by enhancing teaching and learning in the classroom. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Here's a video of the event (Chilly, Sirius Republic's spokesdog, makes a sweet appearance in it).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
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And it's very easy to enter. Just read the Life with Dogs' giveaway <a href="http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2010/10/get-sirius-collar-giveaway-week/">announcement post</a> and good luck!<br />
We'll be updating this blog daily with previous day's winner, so please check back and see if you have won. <br />
<b>Winners:</b><br />
Monday October 4, 2010: Juliet Coberly Farmer<br />
Tuesday October 5, 2010: Elysa Davis Allison<br />
Wednesday October 6, 2010: Michael Clifton<br />
Thursday October 7, 2010: Linda McVey<br />
Friday October 8, 2010: Pam MonahanSirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-229592356368810732010-09-21T16:34:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:37:39.107-07:00In the News: Leo the former Michael Vick dogIf you're a dog lover living in the San Francisco Bay Area, as we are, you probably have seen the news segment on KPIX the local CBS station last night about Leo the former Michael Vick dog who is now a therapy dog.<br />
If you missed it, below is the clip telling the story of this amazing Pit Bull, rescued and adopted by <a href="http://www.ourpack.org/">Our Pack Inc</a>., a Pit Bull rescue and advocacy group in the Bay Area. Our Pack is also one of our <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/rescuepartners.html">Rescue Partners</a>, a program that allows us to donate a portion of our proceeds to nonprofit organizations such as Our Pack and help them save homeless animals.<br />
I'm proud to add that Leo is wearing one of our hand-sewn martingale collars - <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/chieflarge.html">The Chief</a> - in the video (not the clown collar, the serious one). Way to go Leo!<br />
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</script>Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-91229871459570216002010-09-07T11:46:00.000-07:002010-09-07T13:13:29.575-07:00Winners of our Pets Weekly contestWe had a lot of fun seeing your fab photos and captions for the <a href="http://petsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=447%3Asirius-republic-a-a-contest&catid=88%3Aproduct-reviews&Itemid=56&lang=en">Pets Weekly - Sirius Republic collars contest</a>. Thank you to all who participated and shared your dogs with us on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742?v=photos#%21/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742?ref=sgm">Facebook page</a>.<br />
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We love all the entries and had a hard time picking the winners. After much consideration and discussion, we chose the following 3 winners (in no particular order):<br />
1. Chaney by Julie Brosz Turney<br />
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2. Atticus by Angie Bellinger<br />
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3. Dozer by Gloria Clary<br />
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Congrats! Please email us at info@siriusrepublic.com for your free collar :)<br />
If you didn't win or get to enter this contest, no worries, as we have another GIVEAWAY happening right now, hosted by the fabulous Dr. V on her award-winning blog <a href="http://www.pawcurious.com/2010/09/giveaway-sirius-republic-collars/">Pawcurious</a>. Check out her informative <a href="http://www.pawcurious.com/2010/09/giveaway-sirius-republic-collars/">review</a> of our collars, featuring her Goldenbeast extraordinaire & collar model Brody.Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-64061395732330789532010-08-31T12:21:00.000-07:002010-09-06T09:15:00.866-07:00Pets Weekly Free Collars Contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_tFTGEC4VxIOMavxMnlmz2u2AHVv6aUAWpQg5geCmHd30yXWU1yEOR9uDQD1fXL65xC1DYN7QWzWmVSmXXAVYVEDSZFNe0FeYjeRTDg-FSr9srVLx80D5sLjoj7o3HQFmR-hNoN4Jg/s1600/PetsWeeklyContestBanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="97" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_tFTGEC4VxIOMavxMnlmz2u2AHVv6aUAWpQg5geCmHd30yXWU1yEOR9uDQD1fXL65xC1DYN7QWzWmVSmXXAVYVEDSZFNe0FeYjeRTDg-FSr9srVLx80D5sLjoj7o3HQFmR-hNoN4Jg/s400/PetsWeeklyContestBanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We've already agreed that your dog can never have too many collars; so I'm excited to announce Sirius Republic is sponsoring another FREE COLLAR Contest, this time hosted by <a href="http://petsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=447%3Asirius-republic-a-a-contest&catid=88%3Aproduct-reviews&Itemid=56&lang=en">Pets Weekly</a>.<br />
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Many of you entered our <a href="http://dogblog.dogster.com/2010/07/20/win-a-beautiful-new-hand-sewn-collar/">Dogster Collar Contest</a> but didn't win, so this time we're giving away 3 FREE COLLARS to 3 winners! All you have to do is show us your dog needs a new collar by posting a photo of your dog's old collar on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sirius-Republic/100729720742?ref=ts">Facebook page</a>. We'll choose 3 winners next Monday 9/6/2010. Winners will get a collar of their choice. Be creative, and yes multiple entries are accepted and encouraged! Click <a href="http://petsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=447%3Asirius-republic-a-a-contest&catid=88%3Aproduct-reviews&Itemid=56&lang=en">here</a> to read Pets Weekly's review of our collars.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vanessa's entry of Chocolate, who loves to dress up and a new collar!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>If you are not on Facebook, you can enter by emailing your photo to info@siriusrepublic.com and we'll post it for you :) <br />
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Our newest Rescue Partner - <a href="http://www.saveamuttshelter.com/home">Save a Mutt Shelter & Rescue</a> - is a nonprofit group that works to save large dogs from high-kill shelters by providing care, training, and transportation services in the Illinois and surrounding areas. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We recently received these handmade thank you cards from summer campers at the East Bay SPCA.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Sirius Republichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345774390900307990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360824276131034775.post-22075224124697355772010-08-17T11:11:00.000-07:002010-08-31T12:26:13.322-07:00Sirius Republic on Pets Weekly: Review & Free Collars Contest!Our collars are featured and reviewed on Pets Weekly, your source for "All Things Pet..."!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeoMSZ6E_-vqFxacZtx47r6J1HUbWbpDU-x9_QSvB7OPOlR-6JOUfH50uMSDE997gdKGG59hf-J7ASK0-Pa7XpAyH6Qp-Bkptv25HTLtrJDHdoOrTBqFCnpx4LL96za7RuB6AH9GcbPA/s1600/PetsWeekly.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeoMSZ6E_-vqFxacZtx47r6J1HUbWbpDU-x9_QSvB7OPOlR-6JOUfH50uMSDE997gdKGG59hf-J7ASK0-Pa7XpAyH6Qp-Bkptv25HTLtrJDHdoOrTBqFCnpx4LL96za7RuB6AH9GcbPA/s320/PetsWeekly.png" /></a></div>Furthermore, Pets Weekly will be hosting a <a href="http://petsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=447%3Asirius-republic-a-a-contest&catid=88%3Aproduct-reviews&Itemid=56&lang=en">contest</a> for 3 lucky winners to win a <a href="http://www.siriusrepublic.com/">Sirius Republic</a> collar of their choice! Contest will run 9/2/2010 to 9/6/2010. More details <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pets-Weekly-Free-Collar-Contest.html?soid=1103640741193&aid=oEwP3FG7HOE&share=fblike">here</a>.<br />
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