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NEWS RELEASE: The Luvin Arms Gala is Almost Here!

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022

Erie, Colorado - One of the most anticipated events of the year is just around the corner: the Luvin Arms 7th Annual Gala - Ahimsa in Bloom, held on Saturday, September 10th, from 4:00-8:00pm MST, both in-person and virtually. 

The nonprofit Animal Sanctuary is honored to host this annual event on-property for the first time ever! Attendees will experience the magic of being surrounded by farmed animals, connecting with the heart of the Sanctuary’s essential work.

The Gala itinerary includes:

• An open bar in the Big Barn featuring signature drinks specifically created in honor of the residents of Luvin Arms
• Live entertainment by folk artist Jaime Drake, sponsored by Piante
• A scrumptious plant-based four-course dinner by Three Leaf Catering
• Live and silent auctions, including extraordinary works of art and unique experiences
• A multimedia presentation, including a world-class cinematic experience featuring the Luvin Arms animal residents

All proceeds raised at the Gala will support the Sanctuary’s two-fold mission: to provide exceptional lifelong care for the residents of Luvin Arms, and to advocate for all farmed animals through humane education and outreach.  

The theme of the hybrid event this year is Ahimsa in Bloom. Ahimsa - nonviolence toward all living beings - influences every choice at the Sanctuary. The theme reflects how the seeds of compassion planted by Luvin Arms over the last several years have now blossomed into countless collaborative acts of compassion across the globe.

One such collaboration involves the students of The Springs Continental Schools in India. The young children have recorded a beautiful song in conjunction with Luvin Arms called the Sounds of Ahimsa, which will premiere at the Gala. The song highlights the importance of taking care of animals, the planet, and each other. 

“The seeds of Ahimsa blossom within our hearts when we embrace the sacredness of all life. At the 7th Annual Gala, we are celebrating the power of community to bring about positive change in the world.” - Shartrina White, Executive Director

For more information about the Luvin Arms Gala including in-person and virtual registration, please visit here. 

Check it out: Governor Jared Polis and First Gentleman Marlon Reis share some words about the Luvin Arms Gala here.

About Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary:

Luvin Arms is a nonprofit animal sanctuary for abused and neglected farmed animals, located in Erie, Colorado. Luvin Arms provides exceptional lifelong social, emotional, and cognitive care for their animal residents, and advocates for those who have not been rescued by sharing their residents’ stories to inspire, educate, and empower others to embrace a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle.

Contact:

Juli Arnold

Marketing and Communications Manager

juli@luvinarms.org

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With the legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana use in Colorado, the incidence of DUID charges (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) is on the rise throughout the state and in Denver.

DUID is similar to DUI: the charged is that your use of drugs (any drugs) has rendered you incapable of properly driving. Also, as is the case with alcohol charges, there is a "lesser" charge of DWAID (Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs), in which case you're alleged to be impacted to the "slightest degree" by your use of drugs.

Some things you should know if you're charged with DUID:

The penalties for DUID are similar to those for DUI: significant loss of money, time, freedom, and reputation (to name a few).

It's harder to test for drug impairment than for alcohol impairment.

You're considered under the influence of drugs if there are at least five nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood in your system... but the blood tests will detect THC levels long after you've ingested marijuana (and long after the drug's effects would have ceased to impair your ability to drive).

The prosecution is counting on your ignorance of the law and the science in a DUID case... don't make their job easier!

Learn more here https://duilawfirmdenver.com/drug-defense-attorney-denver/

Related blog post here https://duilawfirmdenver.com/dui-with-drugs/

A Contagious Type of Friendship that Brought Strangers Together

Loveland, Colorado, July 2022— On July 5, 2018, Brian Perri was reported missing on Mount Meeker, one of the most dangerous mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park, after a selfie revealed his last known location as the summit. Inspired by her son’s role in the search that was covered by news media far and wide, Loveland resident K.V. Fischer penned the recently released Search Beyond Lies, Book One in the Search & Recovery International Series. Though a work of fiction, the book’s inspiration lies in the rare type of friendship her son, J.C. Fischer, and Kimo McEwen had with Brian, where they put their lives on hold and jeopardized their safety and well-being to search for him.

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story of the search for a missing scientist, a top-secret project, and a ticking clock. Desperate to find his friend and mentor, James Frankel knows that only former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommer can help him. But how can he trust a woman who’s keeping secrets?

As a former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommers garnered the reputation of having the highest search and rescue success rate, but she’s plagued by the one she left behind. Now she’s on the verge of an exciting new beginning as a part of Search & Recovery International where her secrets are safe. There’s only one problem: the new assignment will take her back to Colorado and the loss that still haunts her.

The clock is ticking down. With their lives¾and their hearts¾at risk, Charlie and James join forces in an attempt to save the scientist and the world from catastrophe while finding the truth beyond lies in this action-packed thriller. It is available at https://amzn.to/3ueVmTO.

K.V. Fischer is an attorney, speaker, and published author with more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate, government, and private sectors. Although she is extensively published in nonfiction, with one book and more than 100 articles (the majority of which were ghost-written), her passion has always been writing suspense thrillers. Search Beyond Lies is the first in the Search & Recovery International Series and her second suspense thriller.

For more information, please visit www.kvfischer.com.  

NEWS RELEASE: Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary Invites the Public to Its First-Ever Farmed Animal Enrichment Day

For Immediate Release:

August 2, 2022

Erie, Colorado – Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary will host an inspiring and educational Farmed Animal Enrichment Day on August 27, 2022.

The Sanctuary invites the community to participate in this special behind-the-scenes look at how the humans and nonhumans of Luvin Arms speak a common language.

Many in the community are familiar with positive reinforcement clicker training as a popular technique that pet parents use to reward the behavior of their canine companions.

Luvin Arms established its own clicker play program in 2021, developing Individual Enrichment Plans for each of its farmed animal residents. Just like dogs, each species at Luvin Arms - from chickens to cows to sheep - easily learns clicker play skills! The Luvin Arms clicker play program introduces skills that are fun and engaging for the residents, providing them with agency to engage in their daily cooperative care needs. This also builds trusting relationships between the residents and their partners, and teaches the residents skills that come in handy for situations like haltering and boarding a trailer for a trip to the vet.

The Luvin Arms Enrichment Day will include an informative talk by Behavior Consultant, Janna Dewey of Behavior Vets Colorado.

Janna will discuss:
*how to apply positive reinforcement to different species
*the science of behavior change
*how enrichment positively impacts animals
*ideas for enrichment activities
*where to start when experiencing behavioral problems

The day will also include clicker play demonstrations between several of the Luvin Arms animal residents and their volunteer enrichment partners, as well as creating environmental enrichment toys for the residents.

“By learning about clicker play - how it enriches the lives of our residents - and viewing clicker play demonstrations, visitors will begin to relate to the residents in similar ways they relate to their own pets at home,” said Robert Heyer, Enrichment Coordinator at Luvin Arms.

For more information about the Luvin Arms Enrichment Day, please visit here.

About Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary:
Luvin Arms is a nonprofit animal sanctuary for abused and neglected farmed animals, located in Erie, Colorado. Luvin Arms provides exceptional lifelong social, emotional, and cognitive care for their animal residents, and advocates for those who have not been rescued by sharing their residents’ stories to inspire, educate, and empower others to embrace a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle.

About Behavior Vets Colorado:
Behavior Vets Colorado is a one-of-a-kind team of Behavior Vets, Behavior Consultants, and Certified Dog Trainers, led by Colorado’s most experienced Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist. Together they dedicate their lives to helping people and pets enjoy life together.

Contact:
Juli Arnold
Marketing and Communications Manager
juli@luvinarms.org

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