Join HOTLR for Pizza on the Patio with Pups

Got plans for Saturday night??? Now you do. Come join us for Pizza with Pups at Austin Pizza's Westlake location from 4pm until 8pm. Austin's Pizza has a large covered deck, perfect for enjoying your favorite pie with your favorite pup just off Bee Caves Road.

Don't forget to tell your friends too. This party doesn't discriminate. Well behaved dogs of all breeds are welcome. Just tell your server you are there to support Heart of Texas Lab Rescue and 15% of all proceeds will be donated to HOTLR.

And if you've ever been interested in volunteering, come join us for our volunteer information session beginning at 6pm. Meet other volunteers and some of HOTLR's board members, and learn about all the cool things you can do for Lab rescue.

If you want to just hang out and eat pizza, that's okay too.....Here's a lil' somethin' somethin' to wet the whistle....the menu, of course. Plenty of yumminess here to warrant a Saturday night visit. So, don't be shy.....bring your dogs, bring your family, bring your friends and join HOTLR for a Pizza Party on the Patio!!! It'll be paw-sitively fantastic!!!

HOTLR gets Bucks from a Duck!!

HOTLR's newest donor is not a human...nor does he have fur....and although he is a bird, he technically has no feathers. He is a rubber ducky - one dressed as the University of Oregon's mascot Donald Duck based on the cartoon character of the same name.

Round Rock Sertoma is an international volunteer service organization dedicated to SErvice TO MAnkind. For the last 35 years, the Round Rock chapter has dedicated itself to helping speech and hearing impaired children, as well as other charities. One of the charity's several fundraising events includes the Sertoma Central Texas Rubber Duck Race.

This highly anticipated event takes place during Round Rock's Frontier Days Festival held July 4 (although this year's race was postponed until July 16 due to weather). Donors assess many rubber duck specimens in an attempt to purchase the fastest duck. Once the donor has made his/her decision, the duck is dressed up and then the big race is on. Rubber duck owners sweat it out at the finish line, as their prized ducks madly paddle their way to victory. The Oregon Duck fought its way to a 3rd place finish. After much consultation with his human owner, Ken Scholz (pictured above with Donald and HOTLR President Margaret Huston), Donald decided to donate his $200 prize to none other than Heart of Texas Lab Rescue!!!

HOTLR would like to take this opportunity to give four paws up and a HUGE thank you to Donald and his human, Ken Scholz!!!

HOTLR Road Trips to San Antonio for Pet Expo 2010

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about checking out the San Antonio Pet Expo? Indoors at the Freeman Coliseum (directions) in downtown San Antonio, you and your dog are welcome to attend this wonderful social event from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, July 31st.

There will be tons of activities including a Fashion Show, Pet Costume Contest, an Agility Ring, Smart Pet/Stupid Human Contest, and Pet Look Alike Contest. Several exhibitors are also attending including pet care and service companies, pet products companies, and several central Texas rescue groups. Services will also be provided for low cost vaccinations, low cost micro-chipping, free nail trims and free pet licensing for the city of San Antonio.

Heart of Texas Lab Rescue will be in a large double booth directly across from the agility ring with all kinds of furry Lab kids waiting for some attention. Come meet some of our rescue alumni as well as some canine kids we have currently available for adoption. So, come on over and hang with us awhile. We guarantee to bring a smile to your face.

Click on this flyer for all the fabulous details. Parking and admission are free and the air conditioning is cool. So are the HOTLR dogs....so come on in and check it out!!!

Dancin' for Donations

When is the last time you headed out to do a little country 'n western dancing? I know for me it's been awhile.

That's why I am so excited about this weekend. The Midnight Rodeo is hosting a Heart of Texas Lab fundraising event this Saturday, July 24th from 7pm until the doors close.

Not only will you have a great time dancing to all of your country favorites, but raffles will be held every hour. You could win Lab-themed gift items, cd's, concert tickets and even VIP passes to Midnight Rodeo.

Midnight Rodeo is located just one block east off I-35 in south Austin on Ben White (Hwy. 71). Look for the giant, bright & flashing Midnight Rodeo information sign over 75′ high. Originally an 84 Lumber Company building on the outside, now a huge comfortable & warm honkey-tonk on the inside! The address is: 2201 East Ben White Blvd.

This is a human only event....so therefore, we ask you to leave your canine friends at home, so you can make the most of the great music and HUGE dance floor!!

So don't stay home and be a Snoozy Susie..... come on out of the heat, and cool off in a fun and festive atmosphere while raising money for your favorite charity!!! It'll be a howlin' good time!!!