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2010
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17
2009
Skybark goes to Surf City USA ©
Huntington Beach, CA.- (July 12, 2009)- PETaPOTTY and Skybark were proud partners at The first annual SurfinPaws Dog Jam, a surf competition for dogs of all ages, sizes and abilities, benefiting the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, that took place on Saturday July 11, 2009. The event started at the Huntington Beach Dog Beach with a Dog Surf Competition and finished with an elaborate Dog friendly Hollywood style, Red Carpet awards party complete with a doggie fashion show, awards ceremony & silent auction held at the Waterfront Hilton in Huntington Beach.
The first annual SurfinDogs Surf Competition drew over 45 dogs that surfed their way into over 5,000 spectators’ hearts. As the dogs strutted their stuff on the red carpet, and mingled with their owners at the after party, PETaPOTTY was on hand throughout the event to make sure The Pets had a place to do their business. The Pooches were definitely pampered at this event; dogs were even greeted with Mutt-tinis as they waited to strut their stuff on the Red Carpet.
PETaPOTTY and Skybark have been featured on many of today’s hottest TV shows such as MTV’s, Rob & Big’s Fantasy Factory, where PETaPOTTY built a special Custom Poo Garden for Rob Dyrdek’s best friends Meaty & Beefy. PETaPOTTY and Skybark were also recently featured on E! Entertainment Celebrity Dog Special, A day in the life of a Hollywood dog, as well MSNBC, ABC, LA Times and many more.
About PETaPOTTY
The PETaPOTTY is an eco friendly, self-draining toilet system for animals. Made of non-porous polyvinyl, the PETaPOTTY is guaranteed for life not to rot, warp, discolor, fade, or retain moisture. Each unit is designed to allow pets the freedom to do their business whenever necessary and to provide pet owners with the satisfaction of not having to deal with unwanted messes and carpet stains. Liquids drain through a layer of soil-less organic or synthetic sod pulling unwanted bacteria away from a pet’s potty space and into an easily removable pan. The system’s top pallet is seal to ensure proper drainage and to keep the PETaPOTTY and its surrounding area sanitary. For additional information, Please visit http://www.petapotty.com .
About SurfinPaws
SurfinPaws was started by René Bruce in 2009. It was inspired by his dog Kia’s first surf competition that was put on by a friend of Bruce’s in Del Mar, California. Kia, seven year-old Jack Russell Terrier, is the “spokes dog” of the event. Kia has been riding boards, scooters and jet skis since she was a pup when, at 16 weeks, her paws hit a skateboard for the first time. Since then Kia, has been featured on various news sites, Reuters, Yahoo! and even National Geographic and The Discovery Channel because of her riding talents. For additional information, please visit www.surfinpaws.com .
Surf City USA is a registered mark of the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau.
Feb
24
2009
Press
SKYBARk Feature in The National Enquirer
DOG FANCY SKYBARk
Fido Friendly SKYBARk
Top 100 Stuff @ Night
Feb
23
2009
SKYBARk Westminster 09′
The following awards were by presented by Ada Nieves for Dogs
Maria Milito – Our MC – Excellence award for her dedication and contributions to better the NYC dog community
Elvis and dr. Dave – Award of merit for being an asset to the NYC dog community
Wyatt & Janice Wolfe – Humanitarian award for creating Merlin Kids, a provider of autism service dogs to children
Kathleen Sepulveda & Ragee- Participation award for joining our benefit for Animal Haven
Jorge Bendersky & Tito – Award of merit for his contributions to the NYC dog community
Erika with Cuby & Ginger – Special achievement award for her continued NYC dog community support creating fundraisers… Cuby is a representative of the dogs adopted from Animal Haven
Jonathan, Sebastian, Piper and Penny – Performance award for his participation on different TV shows and being a representative of the NYC dog community
Marie & Bocker – Quality of life award for their exemplary therapy work making others happy!
Ali Mclean & Gracie – Participation award for being part of our benefit
Andrea Arden & Molly – Performance award for being an icon of the NYC dog community, her constant appearances on TV representing us, her books, training, etc.
The following awards were sponsored by North Shore Animal League of America and donated by
Barbara Pawlick (Comfy Zone ) Glass engraved photo of each winning dog with nighttime illumination.
Laurie & Andrew – Mr. Congeniality 2008 – Andrews’s performance on CBS’s Great American dogs stole everyone’s heart. Mom Laurie is president of Celebripups, a new group formed by Pooches and Pawrents promoting a stronger bond with pets through the use of media
Rick & Jilli – NYC MOST TALENTED DOG 2008 – The only poker playing dog in the world! He also does other tricks such as playing basketball, getting you a tissue if you sneeze, etc.
Eli & Karen – NYC CELEBRITY DOG of 2008 – Winner of Milkbone, Barking Beauty Pageant, Halloween Masquerade and many others…plus attends all NYC fund raising events
Mutt-i-gree – Received 2 awards for being ambassadors of education and good will
Animal Haven Shelter – Skybark’s benefit Choice for 2008
“Vanilla Salt Nieves – did not awarded myself of course! hahahahahaa
but she was mentioned as the ” FIRST GOLDEN PAWS HOST ”
vanilla has been in the cover of magazines, with multiple spreads ,
has received world coverage with her “OSCAR GOWNS” like BBC London, Italy, Spain, Japan,
Germany, etc…
Won the tittle of Ms Glamor at the barking beauty pageant, has been in tv shows like K-9 karma , several Animal Planet TV shows, the Martha steward show, the view, Conan O’Brien show……has participated in NYC Fashion week…
is a constant with Simplicity company, is featured in different books….right now in a commercial for Capri Sun shown at nickelodeon and cartoon network. vanilla also visits a nursing home for seniors.
these are just a few of her achievements.
Vanilla & Eli were married for WE TV in 2008 and are right now in the cover of Pet E magazine
for their valentine issue
and of course is mommie’s model girl 
hehehe” -Ada
Feb
19
2009
Watch your step while in the company of greatness – LA Times
Columnist T.J. SIMERS:
Watch your step around stars of Westminster Dog Show
“The big night is approaching for 2,400 pampered dogs in New York.
From New York — Page 2 here at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which begins Monday, but first the PETaPOTTY party.”
“Try saying that three times in a row while having a drink and watching the floor to avoid stepping on a Shih Tzu.
The Celtics are playing across the street in Madison Square Garden, while here at the Fashion Show on the 18th floor of the Hotel Pennsylvania, hundreds of guests and dogs are dressed alike, Eli the Chihuahua wearing a wonderful silver satin fabric shirt, full vest, of course, with black and clear rhinestones.
Eli the Chihuahua, by the way, is better dressed than Myung J. Chun, The Times’ videographer, who is here to document the next few days. Chun, told he’d be shooting video of the dogs in New York, initially thinks he’s going to a Clippers game.” Full Article
Feb
19
2009
SKYBARK Fashion and Award Red Carpet Affair
SKYBARk Pre-Westminster Fashion show Golden Paws Award was the place to be Friday night in NYC! who’s who in the dog community were there to network a parade of “well behave owners” and “fashionable dogs” filled the Red Carpet reception area, were celebrities such as “CELEBRYPUPS” Bocker, Eli, Tito, Andrew, Jilli and Elvis posed with Dr. Ruth…whom after spending a lond day giving speeches at universities came to support her good friend Dr. Dave and Elvis. Ada Nieves “Moulin Rouge” Fashion Show was part of the entertainment… Our Master of ceremonies was Maria Milito (Q104.3 fm) a list of models include guests from the shows :The greatest American Dog ( CBS ) Andrew & Elvis From Underdog to Wonderdog; Andrea Arden & Ali Mclean Groomer has It Jonathan David , Jorge Bendersky faithful friends (Animal Planet ) Kathleen Sepulveda The newly formed group ; Celebripups – Eli, Tito, Jilli, Andrew, Bocker, Vanilla , Elvis The NJ Dog Whisperer, janice wolfe Philantrophist ; Erika Searl with her furkids Ginger and Cubby the event was produced by Petapotty and 1st In-Line with a list of sponsors like Fido Friendly magazine, les pooch, comfy and cozy pet furniture, buddyg’s, happy paws, lunas brat pack and ruff doggie style -Ada Nieves/ SKYBARk
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Located adjacent to Madison Square Garden, the prestigious Hotel Pennsylvania is a Madison Square Gardeninstitution that personifies the city’s style, essence and history. Glenn Miller played there and wrote the famous song and band number entitled “Pennsylvania 6-500,” consequently the Penn’s phone number still reflects the song’s title. It’s tradition for the Hotel Penn to act as a media and social hub for Westminster. No matter where the exhibitors and spectators stay, they converge at the Penn for everything dog related. Skybark transformed the Penn Top Ballroom into the “place to be” for anyone looking to bring their pets, cut loose, and have a great time before the Westminster Dog Show commences. The glamorous ballroom met the high standards of Skybark and featured immaculate views that looked upon the Empire State Building and the marquis of Madison Square Garden.
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The Hotel had a large lower-level conference room that was converted into an indoor bio-break facility for the competitors. The facility is referred to as “the Green Room” and PETaPOTTY, was found there taking care of the dogs’ potty needs. Droves of high society pooches clamored over the best pet potty space. The dogs loved it. Judy Davis of First in Line Animal Grooming Products and the veteran host of the Penn’s Green Room Salon, Spa and “Paw Mall’ brought us on and PETaPOTTY was overjoyed to be taking care of prestigious pet business. The accommodations for Westminster entries have made the Hotel Pennsylvania the Travel Channel’s “#3 Bathroom”. The Hotel draws in a great deal of media coverage. There are always paparazzi scouring the place for great shots and videos of the world’s top dogs. The Hotel Pennsylvania was where all the action is, which makes it perfect for an event like Skybark and PETaPOTTY.
Jan
24
2009
LA Weekly Best Of 2008 award
SKYBARK
1026 S. Santa Fe St.
L.A., CA
(213) 891-1722
After traveling the world as a professional snowboarder, Brandon Hochman was frustrated. There weren’t enough places he could go with Mish Mash, his beloved Malti-poo. So when Hochman returned to L.A., he created Sky Bark, a bar/lounge downtown specifically designed for dog owners who want to enjoy the city’s nightlife without leaving their furry friends at home. The club has an extremely irregular schedule — events are usually themed and word gets out through Sky Bark’s Web site — but the dog parties are a spectacle. Guests enjoy 360-degree views of the city from Sky Bark’s rooftop bar, dancing the night away on two dance floors with other dog lovers. There’s usually live music, with DJs, catered snacks and a 3,000-square-foot doggy play area. Canine attendees are treated to Sky Bark’s specialty drink, the “Muttini,” a combination of chicken broth and vitamin water served in a martini glass. Fresh grass is installed for each event, allowing dogs to do their business without having to leave the lounge. Earlier this year, Sky Bark worked with MTV2’s Rob and Big to host an event for Meaty the bulldog’s 14th “barkday,” which featured an ice sculpture of Meaty himself. Other events have included doggy fashion shows, sample sales and a “Woofer” Ball, with proceeds from silent auctions donated to local animal-rescue centers. Fido has had a long day. So buy him a stiff Muttini and ask him for a dance.
—Gina Pollack
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