By Jo Jo Harder
It is hard to believe the holidays are almost over! But there is still time to celebrate, spend quality time with loved ones and to believe in the magic of the season.
But it would only be fair to say it’s that time of the year when people enjoy gifts! I firmly believe the biggest gift you can receive is to give.
Let’s keep in mind that not all gifts can be bought. Some of the best gifts … the ones that make life richer and brighter … cost next to nothing. For example, drop off baked goods at a local food shelter; offer to walk a neighbor’s dog; help a busy friend with errands; write a note of gratitude to someone who has made a difference in your life or organize a fundraising event for a local animal shelter.
America’s Top Dog Model ® recently had the honor of presenting a fundraising event for Awesome Greyhound Adoptions, Inc. of South Florida, while launching our 2020 Calendar and Contest.
If you are not familiar with Awesome Greyhound Adoptions, this wonderful 501c3 corporation founded by Barbara Masi is completely run by volunteers who are dedicated to finding responsible, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds.
Another program under the umbrella of Awesome Greyhound Adoptions is Hounds & Heroes. These highly-trained greyhounds are given the chance to find placement as pets, as therapy dogs or as fully-trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD or who need mobile assistance.
Join the party live on America’s Top Dog Model YouTube Channel to meet our 2020 top dog calendar models and learn more about Awesome Greyhound Adoptions. Check out these photos (below) of the fabulous fashionistas from this amazing charity event!
Sadly, this is my last column due to the closing of the Observer newspaper. I have enjoyed writing this column; and, if you enjoyed reading it, let’s stay connected! Visit americastopdogmodel.com to read my “top dog blog.” Sign up for my newsletter and follow America’s Top Dog Model on social media.
May the good times and treasures of the present become wonderful memories of tomorrow. Wishing you lots of love, peace, and happiness and may your New Year be merry and bright!
Jo Jo Harder, is a Boca Raton based author, stylist, producer, pet lifestyle expert, CEO and creator of America’s Top Dog Model Contest. Jo Jo has been at the helm of America’s Top Dog Model ® brand since 2005, and her unique approach to discovering, developing and managing top dog models has gained international attention. America’s Top Dog Model’s new reality series “How to Get to the Top” Season One, can be viewed on YouTube. www.americastopdogmodel.com.
