Support AFRP through the Birdies for Charity program of the 2012 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. It’s fun and easy! Simply complete a pledge form with either a per-birdie pledge or a flat donation. AFRP will receive 100% of the collected pledges along with a 15% match from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Guess the number of birdies the pros will score during the golf tournament in February, and possibly win the grand prize of two roundtrip airline tickets (up to $500 each) and a Stay and Play package at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach! Click here to pledge online.

It seems that everyone loves Australian Shepherds, so it’s not surprising that lovely six-year-old Shasta has received plenty of interest from prospective adopters. But making a good match is sometimes tricky. Shasta is a herding dog through and through, and needs a very specific type of experienced adopter who can guide her herding instincts in a safe and positive direction. Are you a match for Shasta? Click here to read more.

Planning a Super Bowl Party? An AT&T Golf Soiree? Call Chef/Owner Terry Teplitzky of Wild Thyme Deli and Cafe of Marina, and you’ll not only be serving your guests some of the tastiest food around, you’ll be helping homeless animals too! Through December 2012, Wild Thyme is celebrating it’s Tenth Anniversary by donating 10% of catering jobs to one of four nonprofit organizations, including AFRP. Simply place an order totaling $100 or more, and designate AFRP as the charity of your choice. Click here for a sample catering menu.