Thursday, July 30, 2009 Moments at "A Place To Bark" " The noblest question in the world is, "What Good May I Do In It?" -Benjamin Franklin "This video was donated by my friend Suzi Blu" Thank you so much Suzi for your time & efforts to help us, help the animals!!! :: posted @ 1:11 AM by Bernie Berlin::  5 comments :: permalink Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Party Animals Zine Helps A Place to Bark I'd like to introduce you to the Party Animals Zine! This is the second project that Jill Beninato (thank you Jill!!) has hosted to support A Place To Bark animal rescue. Jill invited 20 other artists to create an original piece of artwork based on the "Party Animals" theme, using any medium they wanted. Jill photographed each piece and created a zine featuring everyone’s work, along with other fun articles and info about A Place To Bark. The finished zine is full color, 43 pages and printed professionally by Lulu Printing. You can get your copy of the zine here and remember, ALL of the proceeds go directly to helping the animals at A Place To Bark! The original artwork from this zine will be auctioned off on Ebay on October 15th, 2009. We will post info about the auction here on the blog as we get closer to that date. We would like to thank all of the artists who donated their beautiful work to this project. Some of the artists were also a part of Dogs Rule (Jill's first project for APTB), but we had quite a few new artists join the sisterhood as well. Below is a list of the artists who participated…please visit their sites and check them out! Jill Beninato – www.sitstaysmile.com Bernie Berlin - www.aplacetobark.blogspot.com Suzi Blu – www.suziblu.typepad.com Rebecca Collins – www.artpaw.com Wendy Crumbley – www.2dogstudio.com Ingrid Dijkers – www.ingriddijkers.com Manon Doyle – www.hoochiepoochiestudios.com Sarah Fishburn – www.sarahfishburn.com Rice Freeman-Zachery – www.voodooandzen.com Heather LaHaise – www.heatherlahaise.com Melissa Langer – www.pugnotes.com Maija Lepore – www.maigirlz.typepad.com Anne Leuck Feldhaus – www.annesart.com Tamandra Michaels – www.heartdogstudios.com Kim Rae Nugent – www.kimraenugent.com Linda O’Neill – www.abbycreekstudios.com Nancy Schutt – www.gooddogart.com Jill Marie Shulse – www.jillmarieshulse.blogspot.com Kelly Snelling – www.soulhumming.typepad.com Carla Sonheim – www.carlasonheim.com Kathy Weller – www.wellerwishes.com Here is an image loop of the finished zine! Get your copy of the zine here! :: posted @ 10:25 PM by Bernie Berlin::  10 comments :: permalink Sunday, July 05, 2009 So much to tell!!! "Miracles, in the sense of phenomena we cannot explain, surround us on every hand: Life itself is the miracle of miracles" -George Bernard Shaw I have so much to catch up on and tell!!!  Just don't know where to start... Not having Internet at the house has been such an inconvenience & as busy as I've been, I just don't have time to sit still long enough to wait for a tech to get it fixed.   But I will put that on my to do list for the next month.  That to do list is getting longer & longer:) Till then, please bear with me and my inconsistent entries, just know we are busier than ever!!! Taking in more dogs in need than last year.   It never ends, but we have to keep on, knowing lives are saved & that awareness is being raised thru our rescue efforts. I guess I will start with my most recent trip to California.   Yes, it was mostly a business trip!   But also had a few days of fun with my art/animal friends & publishers:) First to let you know, we have been working VERY, VERY hard on trying to get a reality show.   I am represented by Rotbart/Axelson Management Inc. & my legal counsel is Lyon & Phillips Law Firm .   All I can share with you at this moment is, that they are working on this & that there is an interest from the networks.   But as with all things in TV & film, anything can happen...  It is a number driven industry, so we have to make it known, that people are interested in topic of animal rescue, in an uplifting, positive, informative format. So I am asking for your help, if you would like to see a show on "A Place To Bark" please subscribe to my blog, our YouTube station & follow me on Facebook & Twitter.  Tell anyone & everyone who loves animals!!! I'm being watched, so these things do make a difference in proving to the networks what people want to see on their TVs.   Think of what an impact could be made for shelter & rescue animals everywhere!!! Not to mention if I get good subscriber numbers on YouTube my station can make money for the rescue:)  We have some HUGE vet bills right now.. I know it's a long shot... But that has never stopped us before!!! We believe in Miracles here!!!  Always have, Always will! Truth be told, seeing what I see everyday has made me more passionate & driven to get the rest of the world motivated on making a difference.  Social responsibility is such an important part of life, I am willing to do & try any type of media, to inspire others to help change the world. We can do it, TOGETHER!!!   In the smallest of ways, we can reach others and make this movement spread like wildfire... This is my belief & I hope yours too!!! If you have kids in grade school, high school & college, I need this audience as well if not most of all..  Their social networks are powerful, not to mention, they are our next generation of pet owners.  What a world of difference, they could make, if they learn and believe in the cause and are passionate now!!! More news to coming soon... But now to share some of the highlights of my trip!!! My hostess with the mostest, Suzi Blu & GiGi, took great care of me & Pom Pom while in Cali.. We had a fun filled Hollywood adventure with my management company & producer, then we went to the fabulous Stampington offices & had dinner with my friend & editor Jenny Doh.   All the staff at Stampington & Company welcomed & loved us bringing our furry friends! This is a funny video Suzi put together during our trip. Then between meetings, I was able to sneak out to the Surf Dog Contest.   That was so FUN to watch!!! I was also able to meet up with my friend Jamie Pflughoeft Photographer extraordinaire from Seattle, at this event. Please check out her Blog Post, the photos are stunning!!!  Words cannot describe the way she captures life.. You'll see what I mean:) On another day, I met my Animal Activist friends & participated in a pet store protest.   The dedicated women who do these protests, urge pet stores to go humane & sell rescued puppies, instead of puppy mill pups.   They are ladies I respect so very much & am blessed to know. Thru their peaceful protests, they have created change & encouraged several stores to do the right thing, not selling puppies who come from these horrible places.   Educating the public to know the truth and not support the greed driven, enslavement of poor animals.   Everyone can do a little something to help... Everyone!!!   The animals need us, for they cannot speak for themselves.  Our power is in numbers! I will post more on how you can participate in these protests or start one in your city... In the meanwhile, if you live in California, want to be a part of this cause & can get to the protests in L.A., join these powerful ladies on FaceBook.  Carole Sax is a key contact person & would love you to join her group of friends/animal activists, to help stop pet stores from selling puppy mill dogs.     In addition to the protesting, I had the pleasure of sharing an afternoon with Carole Raphaelle Davis, Jana Kohl & Victoria Stilwell.  If you don't know who they are, you should, check out their links.   All dedicated, powerful, AMAZING women!!! So that is some of the highlights of my trip.. All animals, All the time with Art in the mix! Till there are no more homeless animals, RESCUE, FOSTER & ADOPT!!! But most of all, Spay/Neuter your pets! Be a part of "Something GREAT!!!"  Join us, join our circle of friends for animals everywhere.. Because the animals need us... ***Please stay tuned... We have received confirmation on a matching 15k grant. If we can match this, we will be in the final phases of finishing the shelter!!!! Wooo Hooo!! New blog post Monday!!!! :: posted @ 9:27 PM by Bernie Berlin::  7 comments :: permalink

about me Name:Bernie Berlin From:Tennessee, United States I'm a mixed media artist specializing in Faberge Style Eggs, Author of "Artist Trading Card Workshop" and am currently working on 2 new books. I run a full-time dog rescue, taking in the dogs that have been abandoned, abused or police confiscated. I quarantine, foster, retrain, transport & adopt. Cats are also welcome at my rescue. I am drawn to the unwanted, unloved and misunderstood. Hoping to educate and effect change for the animals that do not have a voice of their own. Visit my web site at www.aplacetobark.com View my complete profile SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!   what i'm doing right now follow A Place to Bark on Twitter how you can help latest videos Loading... more ways to help START USING GOOD SEARCH: A Place to Bark earns a penny every time you search the Internet using Good Search! So next time you want to search for something, click the link above! Thank you! ITEMS WE ARE IN NEED OF: Towels, blankets, toys, collars, leashes, crates, food, treats, very small baby bottles, milk replacement, bleach, 1 microscope, 1 baby scale, 1 stethoscope, muzzles, pet beds. SHIP ITEMS TO: Bernie Berlin "A Place To Bark" PO BOX 649 Portland, TN 37148 615-681-2631 Every little bit helps, it is ALL appreciated!! All donations are tax deductible. A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. All monies and items go directly to the care of the animals. Donations can also be made directly to help with medical cost for " A Place To Bark": The Critter Clinic Clinic 522 W. Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 615-452-1477 Saukville Veterinary Clinic 303 W. Dekora Saukville, WI 53080 262-284-7000 Any U.S. Bank Location Just tell the teller that you would like to make a donation to "A Place To Bark Inc." Checks or Credit Card donations accepted Thank You! video about my rescue registered non-profit A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. products T SHIRTS AND MORE! Support rescued animals -- shop at A Place to Bark's NEW CafePress Store! ARTIST SUPPLIES Bernie has created amazing clip art sheets to use in your art and craft projects from her stash of vintage images. •collage sheet set 1 •collage sheet set 2 All proceeds go toward the care of the animals. BOOKS Bernie's NEW Book! Now available from Amazon.com! Buy any book from Amazon by clicking here and a percentage will benefit my rescued animals!! medical supplies needed DOG MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Duramune Max 5-CvK Distemper/Parvo Vaccine $94.99 • Monoject Needles 71-645 3cc RL - 22x3/4- Box/100 $12.99 • Progard KC Bordatella Vaccine $52.99 • Panacur C-dewormer $4.89 • Frontline CAT MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Eclipse 4 (Box of 25 Doses) $39.99 • Syringe with Needle 71-802 25x5/8 LL, Box/100$14.99 previous posts Articles about "A Place To Bark" Updates! 30 days & A Small Miracle Needed: 20K Matching Grant Happy New Year "2011" "Change The World" Help us win for animals in need! help a place to bark with ebay! It's easy! Operation Bark "A Place To Bark" HELP US In our "... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! From: A Place To Bark GREAT NEWS: Xmas Miracle!!! Matching GRANT!!! 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