Issue #6 - October 2020
Welcome to Autumn!
October is a Very Important Month
and Here's What's Happening

  1. On Thursday, October 29 CBS "That Animal Rescue Show" is released on CBS All Access and Paws in Prison is one entire episode! Check out how to get a 7 day free trial.
  2. The Cutest Critter Photo Contest ends at 11:59pm on Friday, October 30 - go online and vote now!
  3. Friends of Paws in Prison is in Houston October 24th & 25th - come by our booth at Dogula and Howl-o-ween to visit us!
  4. Write a review about us on the Great Nonprofits website!
  5. If you are a walker or runner, download the free ResQwalk App and earn us grant money that doesn't cost you a thing!
  6. Special Thank You's for buying much needed items in the prison.
Coming on October 29 on CBS All Access
CBS spent the summer filming and interviewing inside the Dog Dorm of Paws in Prison in the Lockhart Correctional Facility. We're so excited because they will be releasing a 10 episode documentary about animal rescue in the Central Texas area, and one entire episode features Paws in Prison! You won't want to miss this.

Make a note on your calendar for Thursday, October 29 to stream "That Animal Rescue Show" on CBS All Access. Don't have CBS All Access yet? Try it for free! They offer a 7 day free trial!
We told you about it in last month's newsletter, but please don't forget to vote or enter the Cutest Critter Photo Contest! The contest ends at 11:59 pm on October 30 so hurry! Even if you don't want to enter, please vote - votes only cost $1 and are tax deductible. This is an important fundraiser for us before year end and we have some wonderful prizes for the top 12 winners.
3.Two Fun Events in Houston
Oct 24th & 25th
Masks and Social Distancing will be Required
DOGULA: Saturday, October 24 from 5-9 pm: Bring your pooch(es) in costumes (or not) to enjoy the festivities at Dogula on Saturday, October 24, sponsored by PawZup and it will be a blast!

Join us for a very special Halloween with pet vendors, music, drinks, food, and fun. There will be an awesome dog costume contest, plus a few other fall activities just for your dogs.

The event is being held at Powder Keg Houston - a fun, open-air bar featuring beer, wine, and cocktails. Located at 1300 Brittmoore Road, Houston, TX 77043. Look for the Paws in Prison table at #33 where we will have treats for you and your dog along with Paws in Prison merchandise for sale.
HOWL-O-WEEN: The fun in Houston isn't over! On Sunday, October 25 there will be a spooktacular Howl-o-ween "pawty" presented by A Dog's Life from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at Holler Brewing Co., 2206 Edwards St., Houston, 77007

Here's some of the activities:

1:00 pm - raffle begins and winning tickets are called out every 15 minutes.
1:15 pm - Trick or Treat Dog Scavenger Hunt
3:00 pm - Costume contest - dress to impress!

CDC guidelines for Covid-19 safety will be in place. Masks are required for all Humans (not on kids under 6) and there will be sanitation stations available.

We can't wait to see you, it's going to be a spooktacular time!
4.DO YOU LOVE US?
If you do, please let GreatNonprofits.org know so we can get the Top-Rated Great Nonprofit Award.

Just go to GreatNonprofits.org to write a review about Friends of Paws in Prison and why you love us. This is a website that potential donors, corporations, and foundations go to looking for nonprofits with good reviews. If we get enough 5 star reviews, we will be given the "Top Rated Nonprofit" award given only to highly rated nonprofits who receive many great reviews. We can then post this award on our website for greater credibility of our unique mission.
5.Take a Walk and Help Animals!
ResQwalk is a free mobile app that lets you raise money and resources for your favorite animal welfare organization (like us!), and all you have to do is walk! This event is sponsored by Best Friends to their Network Partners and, THEY ACCEPTED FRIENDS OF PAWS IN PRISON AS A NETWORK PARTNER!! The app is free and can be downloaded to both iPhone and Android phones.

Throughout the year, Best Friends will announce a ResQpool of cash and other helpful resources that are provided by some generous corporate sponsors. You can help Friends of Paws in Prison earn a portion of this pool by downloading ResQwalk and hitting the pavement! Download it today and start walking for the dogs and inmates in the Lockhart Correctional Facility.
6.A big THANK YOU to Alison, Lily, Tamara, Andrew, Lauren, and Shannon for helping the dogs and inmates last month by fulfilling some of the prison dog needs through the Amazon Wish List!
Bless you all - without your help we wouldn't be able to
"save more than dogs."