Wednesday, April 30, 2014

I'm Headed to New York City!!!

The other day we thought our dream of going to NYC to help share fire safety at the Paws for Style event were dashed and this morning we received the most wonderful gift! 

Thanks to an anonymous donor, we received the amount that we needed to participate in the event! Please join me in thanking them. This means SO MUCH to us in that we will be able to reach so many people with the fire safety message! Now begins the next part of our trip: raising funding for our expenses (hotel, food and gas). If you would like to help (no amount is to big or too small), please go to http://www.keepkidsfiresafe.org. Your donation is 100% tax deductible. I would be forever grateful! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, anonymous donor!


Sunday, April 27, 2014

Smoke Alarms for Hector!

When we heard this story by Brian Scott with NBC5 (Dallas/Fort Worth), we were so amazed!

According to Brian, 9 year old, Hector Montoya, saved for almost a year to buy a new PS4 gaming system, but at the last minute, he decided to put the money toward giving smoke alarms to those in need. 

After watching the video, we sent an email to our friends at First Alert and asked if they would like to partner to donate some smoke alarms to Hector's cause. 

We were so excited when we received a note back saying they would donate 100 smoke alarms! Wasn't that so nice of them?

On Friday the 25th, we called Hector's house. We visited with his mom and listened to the amazing story. Then, we got to talk to Hector! He was so nice and he seemed so grown-up!

Earlier that day, Firefighter Dayna and I decided that we were going to Dallas to deliver the 100 smoke alarms. So, as soon as the smoke alarms come in, we are going to go to Dallas to deliver them to Hector!

You can watch the news story HERE.



Friday, April 25, 2014

Sparkles' Safety Spot: Episode 136: April 25, 2014

First, we want to apologize for the crackling noises from the microphone. Our microphone needs replaced and unfortunately we had some noises during the recording of the live stream. We plan on re-doing this episode and should have it up by next week.

In the meantime, we wanted to share this video of Firefighter Dayna and Molly the Fire Safety Dog in this 136th episode of the live-streamed children's safety show, Sparkles' Safety Spot LIVE from Sparkles' Clubhouse!

Our special guest was Firefighter Bo from the Little RockFire Department. Firefighter Bo shared with the boys and girls the Little Rock Fire Department training center.

Firefighter Bo is keeping his promise of showing more exciting action from the Little Rock Fire Department. In this episode, Little Rock Fire Department Chief of Training Bob Hunthrop showed some of the firefighters training on one of the fire department’s ladder truck.


                                                                If unable to see the video, please click HERE.

Thank you to Little Rock Fire Chief Gregory Summers, Division Chief Joseph Gray,  Chief of Training Bob Hunthrop, Firefighter Bo Hagar and members of the Little Rock Fire Department.

Brought to you by the Keep Kids Fire Safe and First Alert.

Join Molly the Fire Safety Dog on Facebook HERE

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

You Vote is Needed!

I'm honored to be an American Humane Society Hero Dog Award "Emerging Hero Dog" Nominee & would appreciate your vote.

I'm honored to be a semi-finalist and hope to be a finalist so that I can help raise awareness of fire safety.

Please vote and share!

VOTE HERE!

Watch my new video HERE.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Hydrant Training

Tonight I went to the fire station to learn all about hydrants. There were firefighters from our fire department and other fire departments there!

On the first and third Monday of every month, Firefighter Dayna and I go to the fire station for training. This week, we learned about how hydrants work and how to clean them. Firefighter Dayna already knew of this, but I didn't know a thing about hydrants, so I really enjoyed the training!

During the summertime, it's important to keep plants and weeds away from the fire hydrant to so that firefighters can find the hydrants (in rural areas). During the winter, keep all the snow away from it. 

Stay safe, and remember: Fire Safety Rocks!

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Welcome Friends!

Happy Easter! What a wonderful thing to wake up to this morning: 2,300 friends! 

Welcome to all my new friends and thank you to those friends that have been following my journey to help keep children safe.

I'd like to give Brogan, Gizmo and the Dogington Post for sending their friends my way. Thank you!

If you haven't joined my Facebook yet, join HERE!

Stay safe! And, remember: Fire safety ROCKS!

New Flag Holders!

New flag holders thanks to our friend, Lucette!

These are some of the flags from the states that we have Skyped with school children from.

We need about 25 more flag holders so we can be ready to add more flags! 

We Skype with schools and organizations free of charge thanks to out corporate partners First Alert and State Farm.

Learn more about our Skype program at http://www.firesafetyrocks.com or http://www.firesafetydogs.com.


State Flags outside Sparkles' Clubhouse

Thank you, Lucette!




Have a Safe and Happy Easter!


Friday, April 18, 2014

Sparkles' Safety Spot: Episode 135: April 18, 2014

Join Firefighter Dayna and Molly the Fire Safety Dog in this 135th episode of the live streamed children's safety show, Sparkles' Safety Spot LIVE from Sparkles' Clubhouse! 

Our special guest was Firefighter Bo from the Little Rock Fire Department. Firefighter Bo shared with the boys and girls the Little Rock Fire Department training center.

If unable to see video, click HERE

Thank you to Little Rock Fire Chief Gregory Summers, Division Chief Joseph Gray, Firefighter Bo Hagar, members of the Little Rock Fire Department. Brought to you by the Keep Kids Fire Safe and First Alert.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Thank you, Tag and Pompeii!

Tag and Pompeii

Last week during Sparkles' Safety Spot, I opened up a small package from my friends Tag and Pompeii. They are two of the smartest dogs that I know!

I was so excited that they sent me a key chain with their picture on it! How cool is that?

We found a special place in the clubhouse to hang it!

Thank you Tag and Pompeii!











Sunday, April 13, 2014

Thank you Shadowcatcher Imaging!


New picture from my friend, Heather!

How cool is this, boys and girls? Look really close on this picture, and you will see fire safety messages!

We were so excited when we asked Heather to make a picture and she said yes! Heather is really amazing!

We plan on using this print to help raise money for the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation. We will have posters and cards. How cool is that?

In the picture to the right, Heather and her spotted furkid, Cooper, working on my image.

Heather is a fine art photographer living in the San Diego area, where she and her husband run a successfully wedding and portrait photography business. Heather's true passion is letting her creativity go to the dogs and have some doggone fun. Shadowcatcher Puptography is a dog friendly little division of their Wedding and Portrait business, Shadowcatcher Imagery. At Shadowcatcher Puptography Heather captures her 4 footed subjects in a way that lets their true personalities shine. Isn't that pawsome?

Heather's Paw Print series was the result of Heather getting a little restless with the daily editing process of their brides and grooms photos, she began experimenting with some photos of her Dalmatian Cooper and working with some unique layering effects. The result...... a super fun work of art that can feature dogs in a very arty and fun light!

Thank you for the pawesome piece of art, Heather! We love it!

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Shadowcatcher Puptography HERE!

http://www.herodogawards.org/vote/?nominee=16165143
 
VOTE FOR MOLLY HERE!
 
  

New Video!

I had so much fun making my video to share with everyone! As you may know, I have been nominated for a Hero Dog Award by the American Humane Association.

This video shows some of the work that I do to help keep children safe. Hope you enjoy!


http://www.herodogawards.org/vote?nominee=16165143
 
Please vote HERE!

Friday, April 11, 2014

Sparkles' Safety Spot: Episode 134: March 11, 2014

Join Firefighter Dayna and me in this 134th episode of the live streamed children's safety show, Sparkles' Safety Spot LIVE from Sparkles' Clubhouse!

Our special guest was Firefighter Bo from the Little Rock Fire Department. Firefighter Bo shared with the boys and girls how hydrants work!


Thank you to Little Rock Fire Chief Gregory Summers, Division Chief Joseph Gray,  Firefighter Bo Hagar, members of the Little Rock Fire Department.

Brought to you by the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation and First Alert.

Join Molly the Fire Safety Dog on Facebook HERE.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

A Most Thoughtful Gift

Remember how we have talked about the kindness of others and how they have touched our hearts?

About a month ago, we received a note from one of my Facebook friends, Tammi:

"My name is Tammi. My Son and I follow you. We were out shopping today and he came to me with something he felt you would love. He said it had to be sent. I laughed because he is 21 years old and returned home from Kentucky due to a heart infection to recover.

He does not smile a lot so to see him grinning ear to ear made me happy. I bought what he was holding so we could mail it to you."
Here's the video of me opening Nate's package. I was so excited and so touched.

 I will treasure this always, Nate.

Love,

Molly

To read more of the touching story, HERE.












Friday, April 4, 2014

Sparkles' Safety Spot: Episode 133: April 4, 2014

Join Guest Host Firefighter Bo Hagar from the Little Rock Fire Department in this 133rd episode of the live streamed children's safety show, Sparkles' Safety Spot LIVE from the Little Rock Fire Department in Little Rock, Arkansas!

Firefighter Bo from the Little Rock Fire Department showed some of the different ways that firefighters get water to fight fires with. Two special guests stopped by to say hello: Little Rock Fire Chief Greg Summers and Division Chief Joseph Gray! Thank you for stopping by Chiefs!

                                            If unable to see the video, click HERE


Special thanks to Firefighter Bo for sitting in for Molly the Fire Safety Dog and Firefighter Dayna today! In addition, thanks to Chief Summers and Division Chief Gray from the Little Rock Fire Department!

Brought to you by the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation and First Alert.  

Vote for Molly the Fire Safety Dog
AHA Hero Dog of the Year
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Today I am One Year and Nine Months Old!

Today I am one year and 9 months old! Congrats to all my siblings, especially Ruby and Opal!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Thank you, Times Record!

Thank you, Times Record, for sharing my nomination for the Hero Dog Awards and raising awareness about my work helping reduce fire related deaths and injuries among children and their families worldwide as spokes dog for Keep Kids Fire Safe, a public charity.

Check out the pawsome article by columnist Pam Cloud!

Here's the article! Click HERE

And please vote if you haven't already done so today!! The competition is very tight this year, so many wonderful dogs in the "Emerging Hero" category!!

Click HERE to vote! 

Vote Today!


I love helping keep children safe and have Skyped with schools from 26 states and 9 countries sharing my fire safety program.


Would appreciate your vote for the Hero Dog Awards so that it could help raise awareness about the work of the Keep Kids Fire Safe™ Foundation and help us keep even more children safe!

Click HERE to vote! 

Please vote daily as EVERY SINGLE VOTE COUNTS! We are two weeks behind and are thousands of votes behind due to all our traveling sharing fire safety. 

Please share with your friends.

Mwah!