Thursday, December 15, 2011

Positive Review of "I Promise You"

Healing Rescue Dogs blog published a nice review of "I Promise You," noting "As we begin the holiday season, I can think of no more appropriate gift for children, their families and their teachers than I Promise You by Edwin Fontanez. The message this book brings into homes and classrooms is one of hope that together, we can eradicate animal abuse and pet abandonment, starting with understanding and taking simple steps."

Read the full review here.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

What scares a black cat?


Superstitions and old wives tales, that's what! Did you know black cats have the lowest adoption rate and the highest euthanasia rate? But as any cat lover will tell you, no matter the color, the love they give is the same.

I Promise You is the heartwarming new book filled with great advice for choosing, nuturing, and bonding with your pet. Order today for yourself or give it to someone you love!


HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!
Save $1 by visiting www.exitstudio.com/vet. Give yourself a treat and buy this book!



Sunday, October 16, 2011

"I Promise You" Supports Caring for Creatures

On October 15, 2011, Exit Studio brought "I Promise You" to the Caring for Creatures Dog Walk & Fall Festival. The event raised much-need funds for this no-kill sanctuary in Palmyra, VA. The day included a walkathon, food and vendors, and a show by the Disc-Connected K9 frisbee dog team. For more information, and to support this great organization visit caringforcreatures.org.


Thursday, October 13, 2011

"I Promise You" Puerto Rico Tour Recap

Watch a slide show from Edwin Fontanez's recent book tour in Puerto Rico promoting "I Promise You" with visits to Universidad Interamericana and the San Juan Children's Museum.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Join us Saturday at the 2011 Dog Walk & Fall Festival

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 15 at the 2011 Caring for Creatures Dog Walk & Fall Festival in Palmyra, VA. This fun family event features a Dog Walk to raise funds for the CFC animal sanctuary, a silent auction, a show by the DISC-CONNECTED K-9s world-famous frisbee dogs, and food and product vendors.

Come say "hello" at our table for a special prize and a special price on "I Promise You." See you there!





Saturday, October 15, 2011
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pleasant Grove
1730 Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Rt. 53) 
Palmyra, VA 
More information at www.caringforcreatures.org

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

"I Promise You" Featured in The Zebra

A Promise to Pets
Puerto Rico native Edwin Fontánez is already known for his books of poetry and illustrations inspired by his homeland. For his first nonfiction work, entitled “I Promise You”, Fontánez decided to focus on an issue that has long been close to his heart: fighting animal cruelty. As with his poetry works, Fontánez drew his inspiration from the mother country.

“I was born on the very small and beautiful island of Puerto Rico that many people consider a near-paradise, but it wasn’t so for me after witnessing the many abandoned animals that roam the streets,” said Fontánez in an interview with the Zebra.

A brutal mass killing of animals in the Puerto Rican town of Barceloneta in 2008 was the deciding event that led him to begin researching and writing “I Promise You.” The 64-page illustrated book offers basic steps for properly treating animals and is meant as a read for children and adults, the home and the classroom.

“After so many years of writing for children, I’ve come to realize the themes I love to write about are ones that help heal the soul,” said Fontánez, “when a theme chooses me, I pour my soul and resources into my work if I feel it can help others (and children) see themselves and connect with my vision.”

In keeping with his efforts to help tackle the problem of animal abuse, a portion of the proceeds of each purchased copy of “I Promise You” will be donated to help local “No-Kill Shelters”, which only euthanize animals who are either too ill to be treated or too vicious. Proponents of these shelters also believe in the Trap-Neuter-Release, or TNR program as a solution to the issue of feral cats.

Though much work needs to be done, Fontánez believes the Commonwealth of Virginia is a “shining example” for other states regarding the animal protection.“I truly feel proud to be part of this community, even more so now that Arlington County has initiated a new program with the Animal League of Arlington where funds are allocated to help control the proliferation of stray cats and protect the communities of feral ones,” said Fontánez.

“The moment someone brings an animal into their home, whether they realize it or not, they are making a pledge to the animal for its safety andwell-being. Pets—as it has been proven over and over—improve the quality of our lives exponentially, so they deserve our love, care, and protection. Loving and caring for a pet can take away many of the anxieties and worries we experience on a daily basis. I know they have for me.”

By Michael Gryboski, The Zebra, October 2011
www.thezebra.org

Sunday, September 18, 2011

These are hard times for pets too

Here's another way animals become abandoned...bad economic times. Read this interesting article from Huffington Post on the increase in animals being brought to shelters due to job loss and forclosure. Make sure you're prepared to care for your pet when times get tough. They are depending on you!