Cosmic Con 2014: Event Coverage

Cosmic Con 2014 was successfully held last May 10-11. It was two days filled with contests, booths, performances - and of course, cosplay!

ICozplay Events Management spearheaded the event, in cooperation with Festival Supermall, Hero TV, Inquirer.net, Paws & Tails, Kia Motors, Sparkling Kawaii, and Naruto Cosplayer Philippines.

Pro Dog-a-Holic was at the event to promote two upcoming events: The PAMA Glow Fun Run 2014 and Pour L'amour Des Chiens (For The Love of Dogs). PDH members were also present to support the contestants of the Pet Cosplay Display competitions, one for each day of Cosmic Con 2014.

Luckily for the PDH bloggers, a special correspondent was gracious enough to cover the event with us. Presenting... KID BATMAN!

Kid Batman!

On Day 1 of Cosmic Con, Kid Batman visited all the booths that were put up for dog owners, as seen in the pictures below.

Kid Batman at the Paws & Tails booth

Kid Batman at the Nutrience booth

Kid Batman at the Animal House booth

Kid Batman at the Ezy Dog booth

Kid Batman at the Pet Starz booth

Aside from the booths for dog owners, there were so many other booths at Cosmic Con!

Kid Batman also joined the Chibi Cosplay Competition for Day 1. He didn't win, but he had lots of fun!

When it was pet cosplay's turn, Kid Batman became as excited as we were. For the first day, it was a Pet Only Cosplay.

Hany as Wonder Woman!

PDH dogs strutted on the runway with their amazing and adorable costumes, with the winners taking the stage afterwards to be given their prizes.

The winners of Pet Only Cosplay

On Day 2 of Cosmic Con, Kid Batman returned for the Handler & Pet Cosplay.

The contestants looked even more awesome than from Day 1, but Kid Batman didn't feel intimidated... He was just there to have fun anyway!

The winners of Handler & Pet Cosplay

PDH member Chaochini Lozada, cosplaying as Capcom character Morrigan, took home 1st place!

Congratulations to all the winners of the Pet Cosplay Display competitions, and a salute to ICozplay Events Management for a successful two-day event that opened up the world of cosplay to Pro Dog-a-Holic. See you guys again at the next event!

Cosmic Con 2014

ICozplay Events Management, in cooperation with Festival Supermall, Hero TV, Inquirer.net, Paws & Tails, Kia Motors, Sparkling Kawaii, and Naruto Cosplayer Philippines presents…

COSMIC CON 2014!

Cosmic Con will be held on May 10 and 11 at the 2nd floor Carousel Atrium of Festival Supermall, Alabang, Muntinlupa.

The highlights of the event are:

• Comics, Otaku ,Toy Collectibles and Gaming Exhibitor booths
• Comics art work displays
• Special Guests Performances
• Guest American Cosplayer * subject to change
• Toy Collectible Auctions
• Panel Discussions
• Cosplay Competitions
• Comic Hero Artwork Contest
• Custom 1/6 Toy Contest
• Cosmic Awards

This is the first cosplay event that Pro Dog-a-Holic will be supporting because Cosmic Con has a pet cosplay competition, one for each day of the event. The first day will feature a pets only open genre cosplay competition, while the second day will feature a handler and pet cosplay competition.

The event will be charging a very low entrance fee of P20.00. Support our fellow PDH members that will be joining the cosplay competitions!

See you there!

For the Rescued Dogs: Animal Kingdom Foundation's A Kingdom for Hope Event Coverage

Animal Kingdom Foundation, Inc. (AKF), in partnership with Eton Centris and organized by Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and Boutique, successfully held A Kingdom for Hope last April 27 at the Centris Walk Activity Area, Eton Centris, EDSA cor. Quezon Ave.

A Kingdom for Hope is an adoption drive event that aims to raise awareness against the illegal dog meat trade in the country. Dogs that have been rescued from being slaughtered for their meat were up for adoption at the event.

A Kingdom for Hope

The event arranged several services for our beloved dogs, with most of these services for free! 

Registration

Spay and neuter

Adoption

Vaccination

Bath and grooming

The sponsors were also in full swing that day, with loaded booths generous giveaways - and also adding the free services, really a great bargain considering the low P50.00 donation fee for registering in the event.

Nutrience

Pet One

Saint Roche

Pet Starz

Silk Creations

Royal Canin

Franfreluche Happy Pets

The program of the event also featured several activities, including a dance number and a guest speaker, and games, including trivia games that gave away prizes for event attendees that were able to give the correct answer.

HD in Motion

Guest speaker Mr. Ernest Duane Garcia

Newspaper dance with large breeds by Pet One

Mr. Richard Yap, a local celebrity, stopped by the event in support of Pet Starz. Mr.Yap also went on stage to vocalize his support for AKF's mission on animal welfare for the askals.

Mr. Richard Yap at the Pet Starz booth

Mr. Richard Yap on stage

The event culminated with a pack walk around Centris Walk, with participants carrying placards to show support for AKF.

The event was a huge success. Of the five dogs that AKF brought for adoption, three dogs were brought home on the spot - giving loving homes to these dogs that were moments away from being killed for their meat.

Thank you to all the attendees and sponsors for A Kingdom for Hope. See you all at the next event!

Animal Kingdom Foundation’s A Kingdom for Hope: Event Overview

Animal Kingdom Foundation, Inc. (AKF), in partnership with Eton Centris and organized by Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and Boutique, presents A Kingdom for Hope – an adoption drive event that will be held on April 27 at the Centris Walk Activity Area, Eton Centris, EDSA cor. Quezon Ave.


  

Below is the program flow for A Kingdom for Hope:

3:00PM - Registration (Registration/Donation fee of P50.00/guest)

Opening of Booth Activities 

FREE and Discounted Spay & Neuter

FREE Anti-Rabies Vaccination

Discounted Booster/Vaccination Shots

FREE Vet Consultation

FREE Photography Sessions

FREE Basic Grooming

Mini Bazaar

4:30PM - Commencement of program proper

Welcoming of guests

Introduction of AKF (Talk and Stage Presentation)

Adoption Drive (Presentation of Adoptables on stage)

5:30PM - Dance number by HD IN MOTION

Talk on Askal 101 by a guest speaker (Mr. Ernest Duane Garcia)

Product presentation by a Major Sponsor (Pet Starz)

6:00PM - Games, Trivia and Contests (Spontaneous)

6:45PM - Dog walk parade carrying AKF campaign banners

7:00PM - Recess/Rest Time

7:15PM - Awarding & Closing Ceremonies 

Contest Winners

Special guests

Venue Partner

7:30PM – End of program

  

That's not all!

There will be a Php 50.00 registration fee that will be collected from all guests at the event, which will serve as a donation to AKF. The first 100 onsite registrants will be given stubs for the lootbags and other limited booth activities such as the free Anti-Rabies, free Vet Consultation, free Photography Session, and free Basic Grooming!

And as an added treat to our members who will be wearing our official PRO Dog-a-Holic Shirt, you will be entitled to a 'buy 5 take 2 free' tickets for our raffle courtesy of our PDH Admins, great prizes await to those who will be joining! (Each raffle ticket costs Php10.00)

PDH would also like to remind all the attendees of the event to observe proper petiquette. Keep your dogs leashed at all times and be responsible for picking up after your pet.

A lot of activities, games, informative talks are in store for all who will be attending this Sunday!

See you all on A Kingdom for Hope!

A Kingdom for Hope

While our dogs are pampered with love and attention, there are some dogs that are abused, neglected, and slaughtered for their meat. These dogs do not deserve to be treated like this – they need a second chance in life.

Animal Kingdom Foundation, Inc. (AKF), in partnership with Eton Centris, presents A Kingdom for Hope – an adoption drive event that will be held on April 27, 4:00 PM at the Centris Walk Activity Area, Eton Centris, EDSA cor. Quezon Ave.

A Kingdom for Hope, organized by Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and Boutique, will be a summer afternoon of compassion, care and concern for AKF’s adoptables. There will be many free activities, interactive games, stage shows and surprises for all attendees!

Entry to the event will require only a minimal donation fee of P50.00, which will go towards AKF’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts for countless slaughter-bound aspins that were rescued and given hope for a better life. On top of the activities and games, there will also be free limited spay & neuter, free anti-rabies vaccinations, discounted vaccination shots, a mini bazaar, and many more.

Pro Dog-a-Holic will be in full force in supporting this event, along with PRODOGS-CENTRAL Alliance (Official FB Group of PRODOGS Central Inc), D.O.G. Philippines (Dog Owners Group Ph.), BDW - Bulacan Dog Walkers, PUSH - Philippine Union for Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes (Philippine Alaskan Malamute Club, Inc. Public FB Group) and League Of Volunteers Everywhere



Please help support this event for the benefit of aspins that deserve hope for a second chance in life. See you on April 27!

How Often Should You Feed Your Dogs?

This is a common question for many dog guardians- how often should they feed their pets. Experts say that it is recommended to feed your adult dogs twice a day; one in the morning and one in the evening. But puppies below six months of age require thrice or four times a day of feeding or as required by their veterinarians.

Dogs normally get excited on the mere sight (or smell?) of food but newly adopted dogs get a little finicky especially in a new environment. You need to gain their trust first and of course they are still adjusting to the new environment and this is the perfect opportunity to teach them scheduled feeding.

You can start by offering him a bowl of food and getting it after 10 minutes regardless if he has touched his food or not.

At the next scheduled feeding time, put the bowl back down, again for only ten minutes. And in no time your dog will learn that he needs to eat when the food is offered.

With regularly feeding schedule you will be able to establish a routine for your dogs, not only that, you’ll be able to spot easily if your dogs are not feeling well. A sudden change of appetite could be a sign that you need to bring your dog to a veterinarian.

Another benefit of set feedings is that a dog that eats on a schedule poops on a schedule. In addition, if you live in an urban area, leaving a bowl of kibble on the ground all day can attract pests, like ants, cockroaches and mice. It is to everyone’s advantage to keep feeding times regular.

Source: http://www.petfinder.com/dogs/dog-nutrition/how-often-to-feed-your-dog/

Get Your Dog Clean and Fresh this Summer at Paws & Tails!

This summer, it is important that your dog is kept clean and fresh so that the heat will not become troublesome for him or her. A regular bath and shave will make sure that your dog remains happy and healthy throughout these hot months.

Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and Boutique, an important sponsor of all the activities of Pro Dog-a-Holic, is a great place to have your dogs bathed and groomed.

Paws & Tails provides professional grooming and wellness services to your pets, with highly-qualified and trained groomers for all kinds of breeds. They also make sure that they keep your pets safe throughout the procedure, along with addressing any specific personal needs that your dog may have. Paws & Tails also only uses natural and organic shampoos and soaps that are safe for your pet.

Paws & Tails currently has two branches:
Alabang Town Center branch
02-5860189 / 0917-7053511
SM Center Las Piñas branch
02-5537602 / 0932-4598299

It is best to schedule appointments in advance so that your pet’s bath and grooming will be properly accommodated.

Many of our PDH members trust Paws & Tails with the hygiene and safety of their most loved dogs. As such, Paws & Tails is a highly recommended establishment by Pro Dog-a-Holic.

To know more about Paws & Tails Grooming Salon and Boutique, you may visit their Facebook page here.