Media  Events
2012



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2011



Nov. 12  =  Celebrating Lori Golden and 12 Years of The Pet Press

We had a party to celebrate this fantastic FREE publication and it's creator / editor.  Read some of the celebrity interviews from the past 12 years at their website:
THE PET PRESS

Susan Olsen and Elayne Boosler came by to celebrate and present Lori with an award of THANKS from the RESCUE COMMUNITY.  We'd like to thank everyone who came.  Here's to another dozen years!!!  Thank you Lori !!!!!




Nov. 5  =  "Basic Black" Adoption Event  at Petco in Glendale

We held a special Black Cat Adoption Event.  The photos below were taken before the event began.  Many thanks to all our volunteers who showed up to help.  The "stars" of our event were most of our available black cats;  young and adult, long and short haired.  They generated a lot of interest and got a lot of attention.

Our "Basic Black" Poster was created by Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady). 








Sept. 16  =  Birthday Bash Fundraiser at Theresa's Family Restaurant  in Burbank, CA

Celebrating the Birthdays of Georgyne La Lone * Precious Paws' Founder & President *  and  LeAnn Moen  * Precious Paws' Vice President *.   Thank you to Rene & Theresa's tireless, patient staff, everyone who came, everyone who helped,  and to those who donated both money as well as blankets & towels.  We appreciate everything more than we can say! 

SPECIAL GUESTS:  Susan Olsen "Cindy Brady" and Lisa Lillien "Hungry Girl".  
HUNGRY GIRL Lisa Lillien, came by for a couple of hours.  Taste testing all kinds of Theresa's yummy food!   She was joined by her friends, Jason and Shawn.


We had a SILENT AUCTION:  Tickets to the Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Sunset Strip, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Big Bang Theory and Mike and Molly!    Thank you Carol Leifer, Tony Hicks and LeAnn Moen for donating these tickets for our auction!  Congratulations to the winners.

PHOTO BOOTH PICS! Thank you Mario and Laura D'Anna for generously donating your time and photo booth for our event!    Anyone interested in renting a photo booth for an event, let us know!

Daniel Hausmann, Our Student Volunteer came by too.   He created our "Don't Kill Unwanted Pets At Shelters" cause page that has raised thousands for us over the past two years. He is an amazing young man and we are better for having him in our group. We all love you Daniel!









July 16 & 17  =  The Hollywood Show    At The Burbank Airport Marriott in Burbank, CA

Wow!  We had a lot of fun, a lot of laughs and met a lot of fantastic people.  Familiar faces and many new ones too.  Thanks everyone for coming by and supporting Precious Paws!!!

We are once again thanking our wonderful Susan Olsen "Cindy Brady" for her generosity.  All funds raised by Susan went to help the rescues.  We are really struggling right now.  No money is coming in and yet the rescues need food, vet visits, meds, care and more. 

Thank you to our "tireless" volunteers,
Susan of course, Paula Robertson, Fred Miller, Ginny Renta, David Tweet & Georgyne LaLone.  Much appreciation to the many celebrities who came by and lended their support as well.  


Thank you Dave & Kevin & The Hollywood Show for another wonderful event.   See you in November in Las Vegas!


     Gregory Harrison (Trapper John & Falcon Crest)                                            Sandra Giles & Sandra Piller
     Denise Nickerson (Willy Wonka)     Bart Braverman         Frankie Montiforte         John Schneider    
     Jay North  (Dennis The Menace)     Ronnie Schell            Eric Shea









July 8  =  "Kitty Kegger" @ Theresa's Family Restaurant

Thank you once again to everyone who had a part in organizing, working at, volunteering for or participating in this fundraising event. 
Theresa's Family Restaurant is located in Burbank, CA.  A very big note of appreciation to Rene and Theresa's for hosting our Kitty Kegger. 

Photos courtesy of Precious Paws volunteers, Steve Wishnoff's Facebook Album & Dennis McLain's Facebook Album.







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2010


August 8 =  "Hugs & Kisses Fund's 1st Annual Paws for a Cause"

Precious Paws was cordially invited to attend Warren Eckstein's fundraising event at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, CA.  Thank you to Warren & Denise, Elayne Boosler, Lori Golden, Dr. Carol Skaar DVM and our volunteers in attendance:  Georgyne, Paula, & Susan Olsen.  The evening included Entertainment by Roslyn Kind (Barbara Striesand's Sister) and Elayne Boosler (www.tailsofjoy.net)









July  =  Los Angeles Times - CHASE  Facebook Contest Winners


Thank you to EVERYONE who participated and voted.  Thanks to you we came in as one of the top non-profits and received a grant from Chase.

Click to See Half Page Ad / Article from July 29, 2010







July 24 =  "The Bobby Sherman Fan Club"

Thank you to those who made this event possible:  Our volunteer, Carla Roselli and Projectionist Ken Loakes
Precious Paws was able to host a showing of "Sanchez of Bel Aire" plus DVDs of Bobby Sherman at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA. for the "Bobby Babes".  Everyone had a long day but they certainly enjoyed themselves.  Our very own Precious Paw,  Susan Olsen,  was there to chat with the ladies and sign autographs too.






June 28 =  "A Cause For Paws"


Thank you to those who made this event possible.  Pink Kitty Radio, Jennifer and Chrissy, the "Kitties" and Hamburger Mary's in Long Beach.
   Thank you to Richard Cesena and to Jizzona.com for the Photos via Facebook.  A super big thank you goes out to Susan for signing autographs. 

We deeply appreciate everyone's efforts to raise funds for our non-profit.  Times are desperate and all fundraising events are precious.  Meow and Woof --- we had a good time too.  Thanks to everyone who came to the event. 






June 26 = Hollywood Show  "The Gallery" - Grand Opening

Once agan, thank you to the Hollywood Show, Kevin and Dave, for inviting us to be a part of your store's Grand Opening Event.  Precious Paws appreciates the opportunity to raise funds.  Our volunteer, Susan Olsen was pleased to be a part of the opening and we all enjoyed connecting with Baywatch star Erika Eleniak.  Thank you to the other two members of our "Media Events" crew Paula & Georgyne









April 24 & 25 = The Hollywood Show    At The Burbank Airport Marriott in Burbank, CA

Thank you to the Hollywood Show, Dave and Kevin, for your generosity.
Much appreciation to everyone, public and celebrity,  who stopped by and double to those who contributed to our donation jar or paid for a picture or autograph.
Gracias, Gratzi and Thank you to our volunteer Susan "Cindy Brady" Olsen for her always patient, loving and giving nature. 
Super sized big nods to our Precious Paws Volunteer Team for the two day event:  Georgyne La Lone, Paula Robertson, Tina Howard and Mike Skelly. 
Tina is one of our out of state volunteers. 






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2009


November 5 to 15  =  Online Celebrity Experiences & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction

Thank you to everyone who helped with our fantastic auction.  Special thanks to Auction Cause and Ebay.  We managed to raise some very needed funds which will help with the daily care and medical needs of our current rescues.

Check out the Celebrity Videos .  These are the videos a few of our participating celebrities made for our auction. 



The ONLINE CATALOG for this event is still available for viewing. 
Go to  "Precious Paws' Auction Page & Click on the ARCHIVE Link"  to see what was auctioned and the entire list of participating celebrities.
 






September 5 - October 7 =The Cat Genie Store at the Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA
All of us with Precious Paws are very pleased to have had the opportunity to be a part of the Cat Genie Store.  We want to thank everyone involved. 
Find out more about the Cat Genie at their website.





Warren Eckstein broadcasted his radio show - The Pet Show - at the Cat Genie Store.
He interviewed Susan for the Show.








August 6 - 9 = Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas






The July-August Issue of "The Pet Press" featured an article about Susan Olsen.  Written by Elayne Boosler. 








July 18 & 19 = Hollywood Show at the Burbank Airport Marriott
Autographs, Celebrities and more.

We deeply appreciate the participation of
Adrianne Curry-Knight, Christopher Knight, Susan Olsen,
Robbie Rist, Barry Williams and Mike Lookinland.
Many thanks to Ginny for flying in from Chicago to help.




Check out the article at Marty Krofft's site   Krofft.net






July 2
We want to THANK our Performers,
Bobby Oliver, Geri Jewell, Joey Friedman, Michael Levin and Susan Olsen.
And extend our deepest APPRECIATION to the Producer,
Chesscat Productions and Sharon Ellen Burtman.
And to The Ice House in Pasadena.




To the Precious Paws Volunteers & Friends who attended and assisted....
"Hugs & Purrs" of Thanks to Each of You!!!
YOU made the night a success!




May 2 & 3





Mar. 9 = The Rachael Ray Show
(Rerun:  August 24, 2009)
Mystery Taster Monday - Classic TV Cast - The Brady Bunch.  During the "Sound Off" portion of the show Precious Paws was mentioned.  Check out The Rachael Ray Show page.








Feb. 14 & 15 = The Hollywood Collectors Show in Burbank
on Valentines Weekend

We had a table and our volunteer, Susan "Cindy Brady" Olsen,  along with Robbie "Cousin Oliver" Rist and David "Danny Phantom" Kaufman signed autographs.  A portion of the proceeds went to Precious Paws.  We had celebrities coming by to say "Hi" too.




Bobby Sherman                 Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reuben



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2008


The video below was part of Fox Network's "Gimme My Reality Show".   It was the third required video for the show's competition.  To see the first two videos...
VIDEO #1  @  My Space Video   -   "Kittens In Peril"
VIDEO # 2 @  You Tube - Publicity Stunt, yes, "stunt".  At the Ivy Restaurant in Hollywood.







July 29, 2008 -  Celebrity Family Feud -
CHRIS KNIGHT & ADRIANNE CURRY
"Team Knight " played for  PRECIOUS  PAWS  and Breast Cancer Research




Christopher Knight
Adrianne Curry
Andrea Brooks
Nick Curry
Christine Curry

Adrianne Curry was the winner of the first season of "America's Next Top Model" and is
married to Christopher Knight (Peter Brady on "The Brady Bunch.")
Both are featured on the reality show "My Fair Brady."




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