Companions Adventure Tales by Alison Carlin
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with your resident dog at our shelter. Many of our canine resident that go on Adventure Tails tend to be adopted within the same week. Essentially, the Adventure Tales program allows you to "adopt a dog" through this type of volunteerism for the day! To participate, you must be 18 years of age or older and fill out a quick packet. Dogs can be "checked out" as early as noon and must be returned to the shelter no later than 5:30 p.m. Many people who have participated in this program find it reward and tend to come back in to help socialize our animals in this fun way.
The Fredericksburg SPCA found loving homes for more than 1,600 cats and dogs last year. Every pet that enters the care of this shelter is uniquely different and there are some pets need a little more care than their peers, to include underage kittens and adult dogs. We'd love to have you support the programs we have that benefit these pets, such as Adventure Tails and foster care. It's a great way to get involved without having to commit to regularly coming into the shelter to volunteer.
Adventure Tales “Bingo”
Alison Carlin is the Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator for the SPCA
“Stevie” involve yourself with the Fredericksburg SPCA. During any given month, our organization sends about 65 dogs out to explore the town. This is a great way to better socialize our canine residents and get them noticed by members of the public. Some of the many places you can take our shelter dogs are Petco, PetSmart, Tractor Supply, area parks (Alumn Springs and Loriella Park are close by!), and even Starbucks for a Puppacino! Additionally, you may also go to your home for a visit as long as you have completed a proper meet and greet May 2018
“Your pet becomes my pet while in my care, and I care a lot!” - Lexi (540-903-0437; lexig0892@gmail.com) On facebook as “lexi grogan’s pet sitting service” Prices: Dogs - $15 per canine per visit Cats - $12 per feline per visit
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Taking Fitness to the Next Level How much do you want to change in your life? How badly do you want that change? Do you want to get to the next level in health, fitness, flexibility, determination? Jessica Alexander, a holist health coach and personal trainer and owner of Verdant Wellness Studio is just what you need. J essica will help you focus on building your foundation and challenge and support you every step of the way. Joining the Marines at age 18, she worked 4 years overseas as a security guard for the Embassies. While in the Marines, she met her husband David. Now they reside in Fredericksburg with their 5 children. With each child, Jessica, like many women, struggled to lose the weight, regain her strength and stamina. She essentially became her own client. Jessica holds many certifications in nutrition, personal training and group instruction. “I have experienced for myself the healing power of good nutrition, physical activity and sound spiritual intentions on the body and mind. You cannot separate the two. When we balance our everyday life, the food we eat will become balanced too.” Jessica tells her clients. “If your work/home life is out of balance, chances are your diet will be too.” This is what leads to emotional eating and a sedentary lifestyle. There is a reason STRESSED spelled backwards is DESSERTS.
Verdant Wellness Studio caters to women only to help improve their strength both physically and mentally. Jessica helps her ‘ladies’ with time management and helps them put themselves on their own schedules and make themselves a priority. “I teach them to put themselves priority #1 for 1 hour a few times a week.” Is this the total package of help that you need? Find more information and schedule a consultation at her facebook page. facebook/verdantwellnessstudio. or call Jessica Alexander at 347-907-0856
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Jessica created Verdant Wellness Studio more than 8 years ago in her home. She finds so many women are intimidated and uncomfortable at a public facility. When they come to her home, they relax in the comfortable setting and achieve a greater fitness level because they are not afraid that they are not the “picture perfect’ woman to enter a gym. “My clients become family. It is a very nurturing bond.”
Joan Geisler is a Habit Coach, A Behavioral Change Specialist. Visit her New Website at www.8020healthyhabits
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