Aquafresh Celebrates Amazing Moms in Phoenix

In celebration of mothers and the special role they play within their families, the makers of Aquafresh® announced the “Amazing Mom” Celebration contest for moms in the Phoenix area. The Aquafresh “Amazing Mom” Celebration invites children 6 years of age and older to write in and tell Aquafresh what makes their mom special. If selected, Aquafresh will treat her and 49 other moms to a day of relaxation and pampering at Spa Avania at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort.

“As a mother to seven children, I understand the hard work that mothers put in around the clock for their families. I am thrilled to be part of this exceptional contest that recognizes and rewards amazing moms in Phoenix,” says Brenda Warner, wife of Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner. “What better time than the busy holiday season to give 50 moms a well-deserved break?”

Aquafresh “Amazing Mom” Celebration contest entries are being accepted now through Nov. 2 at www.aquafresh.com/amazingmom. Fifty moms will be selected to enjoy a day of relaxation and pampering at Spa Avania at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort on Dec. 5, complete with breakfast, a facial treatment, massage, manicure or pedicure, and lunch, hosted by Brenda Warner.

“We spend a great deal of time making amazing Aquafresh products that help mom with her family’s oral care needs,” says Patrick Seiffert, senior brand manager of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. “Moms spend so much time and energy taking care of their children. This is our chance to recognize and pamper them in return.”

For contest rules and information, visit www.aquafresh.com/amazingmom.

Halloween Doesn't Have To Be Scary For Pets

By Melissa K. Gable

While Halloween is often fun for children, it can be a nightmare for pets. Friends of Animal Care & Control has advice for pet owners to make this year’s holiday safe for furry family members.

Make sure your animals are safely indoors for Halloween. There are many stories of pranksters teasing, scaring or harming dogs and cats that are kept in front yards or wandering the streets on Halloween.
If possible, keep animals safely tucked away in a spare bedroom for the evening. Dogs and cats can quickly dart out the front door unnoticed during the festivities. Even the calmest dog may be scared by costumed visitors – which could result in a bite.
Keep pets away from Halloween candy. Chocolate can be toxic and cellophane or tin foil wrappings could get caught in your pet’s digestive tract – causing illness or possibly death.
Watch your pet around jack o’ lanterns! Curious kitties may try to play with the flickering flame and a rambunctious pup could accidentally knock over the festive pumpkin.
Don’t force your pet to wear a costume. If your dog or cat enjoys dressing up, make sure the costume isn’t constricting or interferes with your pet’s vision. Always supervise your pet while he is in costume.


Easley’s Fun Shop to Help Pets in Need This Howl-o-ween
This Halloween will be anything but scary for Valley pets; that’s because Easley’s Fun Shop has designated Friends of Animal Care & Control and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control to be one of their charities for the upcoming holiday. Easley’s will donate 10% from every sale/costume rental to anyone who mentions Friends of Animal Care & Control (FACCs) or Maricopa County Animal Care & Control. The promotion runs through Oct. 31. Easley’s Fun Shop is located at 509 West McDowell, just east of 7th Avenue in downtown Phoenix.

Money raised through the Easley’s promotion will fund Maricopa County Animal Care & Control’s Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP). Through SNAP, Valley residents in need of financial assistance can have their companion animals spayed or neutered at no cost.

Melissa K. Gable is the Executive Director of Friends of Animal Care and Control.

www.azfaccs.org