Happy Holidays from the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation

Happy Holidays from the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation.

The Foundation Board and staff would like to thank you for helping support the foundation and its programs.

Join Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog on Facebook!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog reaching the 2,700 friend mark. Won't you join her on Facebook? She'd love to be friends!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Video mentions Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation!

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation on Lola Belle, the Canine Correspondent's Blog!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog on Lola Belle, the Canine Correspondent's blog!

Thank you to my good friend, Lola Belle, for a wonderful interview! Read the interview HERE!

I made Lola Belle an Honorary Fire Safety Dog today! Congratulations, Lola Belle! Woof!

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Cesar's Way Magazine Features the Work of the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation and Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog

Seven years ago, Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation's Executive Director, Firefighter Dayna Hilton, was surfing the internet looking to add a Dalmatian to her family and found “Daisy” on the Dalmatian Assistance League of Tulsa website. Never in a million years did Hilton ever dream that that moment would be the beginning of their journey in the fire service together. According to Hilton, she and Sparkles have been blessed with having so many amazing to share the fire safety message far and wide to millions of children and their caregivers.

Hilton is grateful to Cesar Millan and everyone at Cesar’s Way Magazine and Sparkles’ story is shared in a three page spread in the July issue of the magazine. The icing on the cake is that the magazine will also include fire safety tips. This means more to Hilton and Sparkles more than anything. Helping save the lives of children and their caregivers, reducing injuries and decreasing property loss from fire, that is the mission of Hilton and everyone at Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation. Every fiber of our being is dedicated to helping keep everyone safe!

On behalf of the Hilton, Sparkles and the members of the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation Board of Directors, we would like to share a very special thank you with Rick Markham, the writer of Sparkles’ inspirational story. Rick, we appreciate you more than you know and we enjoyed the whole experience so very much!

According to his website, Cesar has been called a Dr. Phil for dogs, and for good reason. Cesar's amazing rehabilitations of aggressive, scared, lazy, compulsive, and jealous dogs captured the national spotlight when his National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Dog Whisperer premiered in September 2004. Regular viewers soon came to realize it wasn't the dogs but the quirky owners who needed Cesar's help the most. In January 2006, Dog Whisperer returned for a primetime second season with expanded hour-long episodes.

Cesar’s Way is an all-inclusive lifestyle magazine for loving and dedicated dog owners. This publication was founded by and is editorially directed by Cesar Millan, an internationally known professional dog trainer and truly an expert in his field. Also known as “The Dog Whisperer,” Cesar offers his readership authoritative practices, philosophies, and teachings. Every issue of Cesar’s Way includes real-life testimonials, feature articles, exclusive interviews, and advice columns. This publication provides information on a wide range of relevant topics, such as nutrition, behavior, familial assimilation, training, and more. The articles in Cesar’s Way focus on specific issues that all canine owners come across; for example, how to prepare your dog for travel, how to maintain a pup-friendly home, how to connect with your dog’s energy levels, and much more. Sections titled “Your Photos…” and “Pup Stars” are included in every issue, and feature the adorable and melt-worthy pictures that any canine-lover will look forward to. Cesar’s Way helps dog owners be effective disciplinarians, while instilling comfort and confidence into the beloved relationships they share with man’s best friend.”

The issue will be out on the shelves in a couple of weeks. We would love to hear what you think about the article!

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan Airs Fridays, 8 PM ET/PT on National Geographic

FIDO Friendly Magazine Blog Features Frankie and Sparkles' Story

Thank you to FIDO Friendly Magazine for featuring Sparkles and Frankie's story on their blog! Read all about it at Frankie and Sparkles: Heroes Unite.

Another thank you goes out to Petit Fours & Tea with Pops for finding our story and falling in love with us-- we love when that happens! Thank you!

FIDO Friendly Magazine Blog Features Frankie and Sparkles' Story

High paw to FIDO Friendly Magazine for featuring Sparkles and Frankie's story on their blog! Real all about it at Frankie and Sparkles: Heroes Unite.

A huge thank you goes out to Petit Fours & Tea with Pops for finding Frankie and Sparkles' story and falling in love with them-- we love when that happens!

We are so excited that Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog and Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog on the USA Today's Paw Print Post. A huge thank you to reporter Janice Lloyd for covering the historic event! View the story HERE!

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation metioned on AOL's Paw Nation website

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation is mentioned on AOL's Paw Nation website. Thank you to Kristen Seymour and everyone at AOL's Paw Nation for helping share Sparkles' story! We appreciate you helping share the fire safety message.

You may view this wonderful article HERE.

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation to participate in history making event

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation prides itself on providing innovative fire safety programming. As you may know, I met Barbara Techel and her amazing friend, Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog on Facebook.

In February, Frankie and Sparkles got to meet for the very first time during a skype presentation for the boys and girls at Clarksville Primary. Sparkles and Frankie made history that day and it was a day that I will remember forever!

So if you think that was fun, you haven't heard anything yet!! Wait until you hear the big news! We have a surprise and we couldn't wait to share it with you.

Frankie and Barbara live in Wisconsin and Sparkles and I live in Arkansas. Sparkles and I will be em "barking" on a big adventure and will be traveling to Wisconsin and we will meet in person! Not only will we meet for the first time, but we have some special things planned.

Wednesday, April 7th: Sparkles' and I roll into Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for the official sniff and greet!
Thursday, April 8th: Sparkles' and Frankie, along with Mom's Dayna and Barbara head over to Elkhart Lake Fire Station for day of photo shoots and video coverage.
This documentation will be put together into a future e-book!
Friday, April 9th: Sparkles' and Frankie roll on over to Elkhart Lake/Glenbeulah Elementary School to do a first time ever, special presentation for K-5 boys and girls. Sparkles' and Frankie will then do a Skype presentation from Frankie's home in Elkhart Lake and chat live with students in elementary school in Western Canada. Karen Keys, teacher/librarian is thrilled for this opportunity for her students!



Won't you consider helping support our trip by making a donation today? This trip is being paid for out of our pockets and we would appreciate any support that you could provide. To make a donation, visit the foundation's website at http://www.keepkidsfiresafe.org/

So do keep checking back as we share the unfolding of our big adventure, Two Dogs Rollin'!

To view the media release, click HERE.

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation Designated at 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Corporation

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation is now a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation! For almost a decade, Founder and Executive Director, Dayna Hilton, have concentrated her fire safety efforts on children in pre- and elementary schools along with their caregivers. The Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation is a continuation of Sparkles and Hilton's efforts of helping save lives, reduce injuries and decrease property loss from fire. The foundation's goal is to develop and distribute educationally sound innovative fire safety related materials through the foundation at little or no cost to children and their caregivers, fire departments, schools and other organizations.

Visit the foundation's webpage to learn more about the wonderful work that it does to help keep children and their caregivers fire safe!

To view the press release, click HERE.

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog in May issue of Dog Fancy Magazine

Sparkles was so excited when the May issue of Dog Fancy Magazine arrived today! She is featured in a special section about adopted dogs. We are so excited! Thanks to everyone at Dog Fancy Magazine for helping Sparkles share the fire safety message!

Drawings Arrive for Upcoming Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Activity Book

A note from Keep Kids Fire Safe Founder and Executive Director Dayna Hilton

Since joining Facebook some time ago, I have met some pretty incredible people. One of those incredible people is Eileen Edwards. Eileen is very pro-active with rescues and drew all of the drawings for Sparkles' upcoming fire safety activity e-book. The drawings are AMAZING and look just like Sparkles! The proceeds from the sale of the activity book will help benefit the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation. Thank you Eileen for all that you are doing to help the foundation and helping Sparkles keep children and their caregivers fire safe! We are truly grateful!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Change the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog featured on People Magazine's peoplepets.com website

Sparkles and I are very excited that her story is featured on People Magazine's peoplepets.com site. Click on the People Pets logo to read this really wonderful story by Helin Jung.

Thanks to everyone at People Magazine's peoplepets.com for helping share Sparkles' story and her efforts to share the fire safety message!

Sparkles' Story named Angel Animal Story of the Week

The Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation is pleased to announce that Allen and Linda Anderson from the Angel Animals Network have named Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog's story as the Angel Animal Story of the Week. Click on the Angel Animal button to the right to read Sparkles' story.

To learn more about the Daily Point of Light Award, click HERE.

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog and Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation Executive Director on Coffee with a Canine

One of the things that I enjoy doing is sharing Sparkles' story. During this interview with Coffee with a Canine, you will learn some secrets about Sparkles that I have never shared before.

Click on the Coffee with a Canine button to view the interview. Thanks to Coffee with a Canine for the lovely visit!


Enjoy!

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation Executive Director on Pet Playground Radio Program

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation's Executive Director, Dayna Hilton, was on Pet Playground with Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, Barbara Techel and Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog.

We had a wonderful time sharing with Sage and her audience our history making day at Clarksville Primary School. It was so much fun!

Click on the picture below to listen to the interview!


Thank you Sage, for sharing our wonderful story!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Dog of the Day on Dogtipper.com

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation is pleased to announceSparkles the Fire Safety Dog is DogTipper.com's Dog of the Day for March 4th!

Click on the dogtipper.com button to the right to read more!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog on the Working Like Dog Blog

Thank you to Marcie and Whistle at Working Like Dogs at Pet Life Radio for an incredible interview with Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation's Executive Director, Dayna Hilton.

Click HERE to read the Working Like Dogs blog to learn more!

New Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Page from the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation

Brand new Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog coloring page from the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation. Enjoy!

Click on the picture of the coloring page to download and print your coloring page.

Attention kids, parents, teachers and fire departments. Have you checked out Sparkles the Fire Safety Dogs' fun fire safety activity and coloring pages? Check them out! We're adding new ones all of the time! Just click on the picture of Sparkles to see more!

Please feel free to add this button to help spread the fire safety message. Together, we can help keep children and their caregivers fire safe!

Free Downloadable Fire Safety Activity Sheet from the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation

Click on the picture below to download a free Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Stick Puppet for your child/children, compliments of the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation.

Attention kids, parents, teachers and fire departments. Have you checked out Sparkles the Fire Safety Dogs' fun fire safety activity and coloring pages? Check them out! We're adding new ones all of the time! Just click on the picture of Sparkles to see more!

Please feel free to add this button to help spread the fire safety message. Together, we can help keep children and their caregivers fire safe!

Firefighter Dayna Site Named Top 20 Blog for Firefighters by Fire Science Schools

Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation's Executive Director's Firefighter Dayna Hilton's fire safety site has been named by Fire Science Schools as one of the Top 20 Blogs for firefighters.

Click on the picture of the firefighter to read more!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Blog NamedTop 101 Women Blogger to Watch in 2010 by WE Magazine

What an honor for Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog fire safety blog to have been named one of the top 101 Women Blogger to Watch in 2010 by WE Magazine. Sparkles and I are very honored and very excited! Thankyou WE Magazine for helping us share the fire safety message and help keep children and their caregivers fire safe!

You may read the original article HERE.

Here's a copy of the announcement on the WE Magazine site:

WOW! It’s hard to believe it’s 2010! And I am so excited because I am sure this is going to be the year of the Social Media Entrepreneur. Participating in and leading Social Media has become a way of life for people personally and professionally.

Along with Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and many other niche social networking sites, blogs are mainstream now – books are being written by, for and about bloggers. Movies are made showcasing bloggers’ stories and bloggers are headlining news stories every day.

It is an honor for me to share our annual list of 101 Inspiring Women Bloggers to Watch with the readers of WE Magazine for Women.