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Show A-19 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, September 15-17, 2004 Animal rescue fundraiser scheduled Animal Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue committed to breaking the chain of animal neglect, abuse and abandonment, is pleased to announce that The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City is hosting a fundraiser to help homeless animals on Saturday, Sept. 25. The event, "Paws 'n Claws, for a Good Cause," will raise money to provide veterinarian care, food, blankets and toys for homeless dogs, eats and other animals in the care of Wasatch Animal Rescue. From noon to 5 p.m., visitors will enjoy free dog food and cat food samples, kids' face painting, a pet psychic, grooming services provided by professional groomers. a pel parade through the center, plus contests and prizes. Live music will be provided by the Great Basin Street Band' Visitors are invited to bring their dogs to compete in the cos- tume contest dog parade, owner/dog look-alike contest, and silly pet tricks contest. Prizes have been generously donated by many local organizations. Wasatch Animal Rescue and participating vendors will be situated at the north cud of The Gateway near the "dancing waters" of the Olympic Snowflake Fountain. "We are honored that 'l*he Gateway has chosen to host this fundraiser for our organization;" said Shannon Learned, director of Wasatch Animal Rescue. "Downtown Salt Lake City lacks the animal services you can get in other parts of the city, and we hope this event will help spread awareness of the homeless animal problem while identifying the vast amount of resources available to the public." The public can pre-regisler for the contests at four Salt Lake locations: The Yuppie Puppic. 868 East 900 South; Petco in Sugarhouse, 1165 East Wilmington Ave. (2200 South); Petco at 1090 East Fort Union Blvd.; and Cotlonwood Pets, 6221 South Highland Dr. "Paws "n Claws, for a Good Cause." Sept. 25, schedule of events: 11:30 a.m. On-site event registration begins Noon. Booths open and live music begins 12:30 p.m. Costume contest dog parade through 'Hie Gateway 2 p.m. Owner/dog look-alike contest 3:30 p.m. Silly pet tricks contest Proceeds from the event will go directly to providing supplies for making animals' lives more comfortable while in the care of Wasatch Animal Rescue. Earnings will also provide necessary veterinary care and treatment of ailments such as parvo and kennelcough in dogs and upper respirato- Gym aims to work with at-riskkids The schedule of the gym up, understands the importance allows students to learn through of such programs. "As I grew up as a kid, I was taught through the school - self- an instructional class and then defense, sport and no-holds- practice the moves during an always gelling kicked out of open-mat training period. school. There was no way 1 was barred. In each, the moves look decep"You get the most benefit going to join a football team. tively simple and are lightening from coming in and actually Ever since I got involved with fast. training. You want to get the boxing, this was what I focused Shibonis demonstrates by moves into muscle memory." said on. We find so many kids like that," he said. lying on her back while her Shibonis. "attacker' simulates choking her In addition lo leaching self"I love Jesse's philosophy." while trying lo assault her. defense classes lo adults, said Shibonis, who admitted the Although the attacker is bigger Shibonis teamed with Allen to gym is not making any of the parand in a dominant position, there work on creating a boys and girls ticipants any money; their dediis still a weakness to his stance, club. They had worked together cation lo the sporl and teaching which Shibonis can easily exploit. in the Park City area, but moved is their motivating factor. and she quickly gains the upper to Heber recently where rents The growing popularity of hand. were cheaper. both sports - especially with Exerting pressure in strategic Boxing and jiu-jitsu are two women who see il as another areas can make the attacker lose sports thai can benefit kids by form of exercise rather than a consciousness within minutes; the giving them a constructive and fighting technique - has helped effects of being on the receiving supervised place lo take oul their boxing and jiu-jitsu move from underground sport to a more end arc apparent immediately. aggression, said Allen. "The classes are structured "A kid that joins a boxing pro- mainstream status. toward women and to empower gram is 50 percent less likely to "You don't have to get hit or people." said Shibonis. be involved in violent crime and hil." said Allen. In addition to helping some- 50 percent more likely to graduWasatch Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing one already in a fight, learning ate," said Allen. Academy is located at 476 N. jiu-jitsu inspires confidence, Similar programs throughout Main Street in Heber City. The making people act less like the country have gained support gym is open from 3 to 9 p.m. potential victims and in some from,police stations, but the local Mon day th ro ugh Friday an d cases warding off the possibility support has lacked the financial noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For of getting into a dangerous situa- backing. Allen, who benefited more information, call (435) 654tion. from a similar program growing 5454. • Continued from A-17 W W W p a k r e c or d ry infections and distemper in cats. Wasatch Animal Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill, animal rescue organization that gives domestic and exotic animals another chance at life. WA Rescue provides shelter, veterinary care and rehabilitation to animals through their adoption center at The Yuppie Puppie pet store. These animals are abandoned, abused, neglected or have been put on the euthanasia list by animal shelters or research centers. The Yuppie Puppie donates space, supplies and staff hours to care for the rescued animals where they can get food and shelter until they can be placed in carefully screened, highquality permanent homes. WA Rescue.and The Yuppie Puppie focus on education and public awareness of the proper respect and care that all animals deserve and are committed to breaking the chain of neglect, abuse and abandonment of domestic animals. Daihj UJater Consumption th th W E GIVE THEM KEYS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Find out how you cin support the programs that arc working In our community. Contact Volunteers of America, I or lay. r 1-800-899-0089 www.VolunlL'ereolAmericu.orx, "Volunteers ofAmerica* /'/.'-T' or.-1 ii'> Hinih. lo i tnitu; ' WINNER OF THE 2004 BEST OF STATE AWARDS Sept. 5 - n TRIPLE CROWN! 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