FPOW is in the media!
March 21, 2016
"Fairfax 50+" Podcast
https://soundcloud.com/fairfaxcounty/fairfax-50-plus-pets-on-wheels-3-16-16?in=fairfaxcounty/sets/fairfax-50-podcast#t=0:00
February, 2015
"Dog's Best Friend" Hosted by Lloyd Aguero
Fast forward to 15:12 to see Liz Breyer, FPOW Temperament Tester and the Alternate Facility Liaison at Powhatan Nursing Home, and her fabulous teammate,Quincy.
https://vimeo.com/11997575
November 10, 2014
Modern Reston
Fairfax Pets on Wheels Bring Canine Cheer to Local Seniors
http://modernreston.com/2014/11/fairfax-pets-on-wheels-bring-canine-cheer-to-local-seniors/
July, 2014
Page 6 of the Fairfax County Times Seniors
http://issuu.com/thegazette/docs/gazseniors_ffx072514/0
October 2013
Fairfax Pets on Wheels participates in Center for Safety Project
http://centerforpetsafety.org/research/2013-ease-of-use-study-fairfax-pets-on-wheels/
August 2013
Comcast Channel 29
"Dog's Best Friend"
http://vimeo.com/73881515
April 2013
Fairfax County Times Seniors, Page 8
Puppy Love: How Pet Therapy can Improve the Quality of Life
http://www.e-pages.dk/
January 4, 2013
Two new YouTube videos posted to help recruit volunteers.
Thank you, Discovery Communications, for these wonderful PSA's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNeItZd5PQM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJQqmaubtls
October 9, 2012
Channel 16 video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3vlmwmmBb8
or
http://fairfaxcounty.gov/
September 25, 2012
Board of Supervisors Meeting - Proclaiming October 2012 Fairfax Pets On Wheels Month in Fairfax County
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
August 9, 2012
From the Fairfax Patch
Fairfax Pets on Wheels Charity Concerned Over United Way Funding
http://fairfaxstation.patch.com/articles/fairfax-pets-on-wheels-charity-concerned-over-united-way-funding
August 8, 2012
Filmed by Kris Higgins, a graduate film student at American University. This video will touch your heart.
From: GoodByeFilms
Almost as Much as the Dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF2uQLkm56o
August 6, 2012
Blog: Mobyjoe Cafe
There really is a top dog, and it's a woman who rocks
http://mobyjoecafe.com/2012/08/06/there-really-is-a-top-dog-and-its-a-woman-who-rocks/#comments
March 2012
From: Northern Virginia Magazine
Pampered Pets
Puppy Love Brings Peace
http://www.northernvirginiamag.com/family/pampered-pets/2012/07/24/pampered-pets-2/
March 23, 2012
From: FairfaxTimes.com
Fairfax Pets on Wheels celebrates 25 years
Unique program allows nursing home residents to interact with animals
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20120323/NEWS/703239690/1064/fairfax-pets-on-wheels-celebrates-25-years&template=fairfaxTimes
November 2, 2011
Filmed by Fairfax County Volunteer Solutions ... an interview with Ruth Benker and Teddy.
Pets on Wheels - 5 easy steps to join!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HP_yrCL2SA&feature=share
October 10, 2011
From the Oakton Patch
Volunteer Tracy Prior, and Kate, her 5-year-old Golden Retriever/Black Lab.
http://oakton.patch.com/articles/wings-and-wheels-the-story-of-tracy-kate
September 21, 2011
DJ Mospeaks
Interview with Fairfax Pets on Wheels (audio)
http://majesticmomints.blogspot.com/2011/09/interview-with-fairfax-pets-on-wheels.html
August 2,2011
Catalogue For Philanthropy Greater Washington
7 Questions - Ruth Benker (Fairfax Pets on Wheels)
http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2011/02/08/7-questions-ruth-benker-fairfax-pets-on-wheels/
February 3, 2011
Springfield Connection
Dogs, Cats Visit Senior Friends: Pets on Wheels brings furry friends to area nursing homes.
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=347959&paper=72&cat=104
April 23, 2010
Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc. won the 2010 American Spirit Photo Contest
http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/non-profits/photo-contest.php
Mar 29, 2010
Loretta Swit explains the Fairfax Pets On Wheels, Inc. program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1-hmWykh_Y
September 28, 2010
AnnandalePatch
Enriching the Lives of the Elderly, One Pet At a Time
http://annandale.patch.com/articles/enriching-the-lives-of-the-elderly-one-pet-at-a-time#photo-1961655
October 4, 2010
From the FairfaxCityPatch
Pets, Owners Turn Out for Paws for a Cause
Weber's Pet Supermarket hosted a 3K for dog owners in the Fairfax area
http://fairfaxcity.patch.com/articles/pets-owners-turn-out-for-paws-for-a-cause
December 18, 2009
NBC4's 2009
12 Days of Giving
http://www.nbcwashington.com/on-air/as-seen-on/2009-12-Days-of-Giving-78688217.html
April, 2008
Pets on Wheels Segment from County Magazine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGBr22COtCs&noredirect=1
April 6, 2007
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Fairfax Pets On Wheels Celebrates 20 Years
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/2007/084.htm