Watch the Dog Fashion Show Live Event Tonight on Facebook!

Amanda C.
12:52 am | 20 Comments »

The wait is over folks! The New Yorkie Runway is TONIGHT, and we at PCH couldn’t be more excited to be sponsoring this “pawsome” dog fashion show! One of the most exciting parts is that all of you can get in on the fun! That’s right, we’ll be streaming video from the LIVE event on our PCH Facebook Fan Page throughout the evening. Even if you’re watching from home, it’ll be like you’re right there with the Prize Patrol and the dozens of adorable pooches!

As you know, our very own Danielle Lam, Senior Prize Patrol Elite Member, will be walking the runway. And she’ll have a very special guest with her — her adorable Shish Tzu/Cairn Terrier Grizzly! I sat down with Danielle to get all the doggie dish.

Amanda: So tell me, how are you feeling about the upcoming dog fashion show?

Danielle: Honestly, I have to say, I’m a bit nervous! Normally, I’m so relaxed, but with this being a live event streamed on our Facebook Fan Page for all our fans to see, it’s a totally different ball game. Anything can happen during a live event – especially when you’re walking with a dog!

Amanda: True, but you must have walked a catwalk or two in your day…

Danielle: Yeah, but never a dogwalk!

Amanda: Does that mean you’re doing something special to prepare for the live event?

Danielle: Haven’t you seen me practicing up and down the hallways at PCH?

Amanda: What about Grizzly, your adorable Shish Tzu/Cairn Terrier…has he been practicing, too?

Danielle: Actually, yes! When I heard there was going to be loud music during the show, I decided to start playing some for him to get him used to the sound.

Amanda: Does Grizzly have a favorite song?

Danielle: “Celebration,” of course — the new song in our Prize Patrol commercials! I’ve been blasting it on repeat for him.

Amanda: Too cute! Is this Grizzly’s first time modeling?

Danielle: No, he’s actually modeled for PCH before! You may know him from his doggie t-shirt ads…

Amanda: I knew he looked familiar! Rumor has it that Grizzly had an outfit custom-made for the dog fashion show. Can you give me any details?

Danielle: All I’m going to say is that he’ll fit right in with the Prize Patrol. You’ll have go to our PCH Facebook Fan Page and watch the live event to find out the rest!

Amanda: Last question. How did you break the news to Shelby, your brand-new Shih Tzu/Brussels Griffon? Was there any jealousy there?

Danielle: She whined a teeny bit, but I gave her a biscuit and she got over it real fast.

There we have it folks! So tell me, who is going to tune into the live event TONIGHT to watch Danielle and her adorable Prize Patrol pooch? Remember, just go to our Facebook Fan Page at 7:00 PM EST. I don’t want to let the dog out of the bag, but there are sure to be plenty of fun surprises!

Amanda C.
PCH Creative

Super Fun for Super Fans — 7 Pet Lovers Prizes!

Amanda C.
12:04 am | 18 Comments »

By now, you’ve heard all about Publishers Clearing House sponsoring the New Yorkie Runway dog fashion show. You know it’s on Friday, February 10th. You know celebrity pet lovers and their fashion-forward doggies will be strutting on the “dogwalk”. And you know a portion of the proceeds will benefit therapy dog charity Angel On A Leash.

But I’ve got other super fun news you don’t know…and it’s sure to get your tails wagging! Can someone say PRIZES for PCHers? That’s right! We’ll be giving away not 1, not 2, but 7 pet lovers prizes, totaling $350.00 in all! And don’t worry, you don’t even have to be at the dog fashion show to win. You just have to be the “top dog” of all PCH Facebook fans – a PCH Facebook Super Fan! But I’ll get to the details later. First, the prizes!

Prize #7: The ultimate in comfort! You get a large, ultra-soft pet bed from Animal Planet™! Plus, 2 stuffing-free plush squeakie toys. A $35.00 retail value!

Prize #6: What a treat! This 7-piece pet food and treat set includes a 2-piece stainless steel food storage canister set, stainless steel pet bowl, 3 pet food can covers and a Purina® Treat Bowl. A $35.00 retail value!

Prize #5: Snuggle time! This incredibly soft pet blanket from Animal Planet™ is generally sized at 63” x 59”! You also get a large “Trophy” bear rug toy (super fun!) and a Hartz® absorbent drying towel. A $40.00 retail value!

Prize #4: Doggie must-haves! You get a Animal Planet 16-foot retractable pet leash with a bright LED flashlight from Animal Planet™, a 3-Pack of healthy SmartBones® treats and 2 “Flip-Flip” squeaky toys. A $40.00 retail value!

Prize #3: A sweet dream! Here’s a stylish, denim-hooded pet bed with matching “bone” toy! Also includes 2 plush squeaky toys. An incredible $50.00 retail value!

Prize #2: Looking good! This 6-piece pet grooming set includes 2 Hartz® grooming brushes, 2 jumbo packages of Petkin® pet wipes, 1 absorbent microfiber pet towel, and 1 bottle of “Dog Smog Remedy” breath freshener spray. An incredible $50.00 retail value!

Grand Prize: $100.00 CASH!

Are you drooling? Because I am! These prizes are perfect for pet lovers! Now remember, to be eligible to win, all you need to do is make sure you’re registered as a PCH Facebook Super Fan by 11:59 ET on February 8^th! Find the complete Official Rules here.

So head over to our Facebook Fan Page right now and become a Super Fan! If you don’t, your furry friend might just have to put you in the “dog house”!

Amanda C.
PCH Creative

P.S. The super fun continues! You can watch the New Yorkie Runway dog fashion show LIVE on streaming video on our PCH Fan Page! Tune in at 7:00 PM EST on Friday, February 10^th!

Pet Lovers Share Stories and Photos

Deborah Holland
12:51 am | 18 Comments »

One thing pet lovers love to do is share stories and photos of their furry or feathered friends.  If you want to see someone’s face light up, just ask him or her about their pet and soon they will be talking non-stop.  Even a complete stranger will proudly show you photos of a beloved dog, cat, bunny or bird.

PCH is pleased to sponsor an event that’s sure to delight pet lovers and others, too!  It’s the New Yorkie Runway doggie fashion show scheduled to take place on Friday, February 10th.  Celebrities and their canines will strut their stuff with fashionable dog outfits and accessories for an evening full of fun entertainment.  And a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the therapy dog charity called Angel On A Leash.  Our very own Danielle Lam from the Prize Patrol will be there, too, with Grizzly, her stylish Yorkie.

In addition, the one talented pooch who wins this year’s “American Idol” style doggie auditions and competition will get to walk the runway, too.  If you haven’t yet watched the dog audition videos or cast your vote for your favorite dog, please go to http://www.newyorkierunway.com/vote/ to do so before the February 3^rd deadline.

Could this get any better?  We think so, because YOU CAN WATCH IT ALL UNFOLD LIVE on streaming video on the PCH Facebook Fan Page!  Which cute canine will win the most votes?  Will a brand new Prize Patrol mascot debut?  What other laughs and surprises will there be?  Tune in to PCH Facebook at 7:00 pm EST on Friday, 2/10/12, to see for yourself!

In the meantime, dear pet lovers, we invite you to share stories of YOUR furry or feathered friends, so please share them with us in PCH Blog comments and on Facebook!  Since I, too, am a pet lover, I’ll start the sharing.  Here is a photo of our adorable Min Pin (Miniature Pinscher) named “Pony” dressed in one of her numerous fashionable dog outfits.

PAW-some, don’t you think?  Pony has lots of personality and gives us many laughs.  One of her favorite pranks is to sneak into an open drawer or laundry basket when no one is looking and steal a sock.  Sometimes we’ll catch a glimpse of her running like a streaming black bullet, looking nervously over her shoulder to check if anyone sees her, with a fluffy white object dangling from her mouth. Any time a member of our household is missing a sock, the first place we check is in Pony’s crate where she sleeps.  She stores all her “treasures” in her bed!

Share your pet stories with us, too!

Deborah Holland

Executive Vice President, PCH

P.S.  What would a PCH sponsored event be without a few prizes to give away?  We’ll be giving away 7 prizes that are sure to please pet lovers as part of this special promotion.  To be eligible to win, all you need to do is make sure you’re registered as a PCH Facebook Super Fan by February 8th.  Be on the lookout for more details coming soon in the PCH Blog and on our PCH Facebook Fan Page.