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A Keepsake Collection of People and Their Pets
The Pet Lovers Book Magazine is a beautifully crafted keepsake publication celebrating the bond between people and their pets
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The Pet Lovers Book Magazine is a beautifully crafted keepsake publication celebrating the bond between people and their pets
At The Pet Lovers Book, we celebrate the bond between pets and their owners. Through captivating photography and heartfelt stories, we ensure every pet's love is cherished in print. Join us on this beautiful journey of pet companionship.
Get the latest news and updates from your local pet community. From events and local stories to important announcements, we've got you covered. Stay connected with what's happening in your neighborhood and beyond, ensuring you never miss a beat.
🐾 Community Alert: Kissing Bugs & Pets
VIOLETS AWARENESS
Kissing bugs are active in Texas and can pose a serious risk to pets. These insects can carry a parasite linked to Chagas disease, which affects the heart and overall health of animals.
Protect your pets:
• Keep outdoor lights low at night
• Bring pet bedding indoors
• Clear brush, wood piles, and clutter
• Check porches, kennels, and outdoor areas
If you spot a kissing bug, avoid touching it.
Safely contain it and contact local animal control or an extension office for identification.
Survivors shouldn’t have to choose between their safety and their pets. Join the international Purple Leash Project movement to create pet‑friendly spaces, access expert training, and qualify for grants that help you welcome families—two‑ and four‑legged—together.
Purple Leash Project grants up to $60,000 to DV shelters to build pet-friendly spaces. PLP grants are an extension of our Safe Housing grants, which we have distributed to shelters since 2012.
Their Safe Housing grants also help homeless shelters create pet-friendly programming and animal shelters create space for DV survivors' pets.
RedRover and Purina are the sole partners for the Purple Leash Project.
PURE International Classy Ms. Lone Star State 2026 Launches Major Impact Initiative to Bring the Purple Leash Project to San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas — Melissa Rogers, newly crowned PURE International Classy Ms. Lone Star State 2026, has announced her official impact initiative: bringing community awareness to expanding the Purple Leash Project into the San Antonio region to increase access to pet‑inclusive domestic violence shelters and lifesaving resources for survivors and their animals.
As a respected community leader, senior association manager, and long‑time advocate for pet‑inclusive safety, Rogers is using her statewide platform to address a critical gap in survivor services.
Many individuals' fleeing domestic violence delays leaving dangerous situations because they fear being forced to abandon their pets. The Purple Leash Project, founded by RedRover and Purina, works to ensure survivors never have to make that choice.
A Mission Rooted in Compassion and Community Impact
“Survivors deserve safety — and so do their pets,” said Rogers. “My mission as Classy Ms. Lone Star State is to help San Antonio become a model city for pet‑inclusive domestic violence support.
No family should be separated in their moment of crisis.”
Rogers’ initiative focuses on:
A State Title with Purpose
The PURE International Pageant system emphasizes service, leadership, and meaningful community engagement. Rogers’ project embodies these values by addressing a real and urgent need in Texas.
Her work aims to increase the number of San Antonio shelters able to house pets onsite, provide emergency boarding options, and create trauma‑informed, sustainable programs that keep survivors and their animals together.
A Call to Action for Local Shelters and Community Partners
Domestic violence shelters, animal welfare organizations, and community agencies are encouraged to connect with Rogers’ initiative to learn how they can participate, receive training, and prepare for upcoming grant cycles.
Together, this movement will help transform San Antonio into a safer, more compassionate city for survivors and their pets.
Contact
Name: Melissa Rogers
Title: PURE International Classy Ms. Lone Star State 2026
Project: The San Antonio Jamin's Collar Initiative
Email: melissarogers85@yahoo.com
There are moments in life that sparkle a little brighter, and the day my dog became Queen was one of them. With a crown that shimmered almost as brightly as her spirit, she stepped into her royal role with the same grace, loyalty, and joy she brings to every day of our lives.
Her reign isn’t defined by jewels or ceremony, but by the purest kind of leadership — the kind that comes from a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, and a heart that loves without limits. She rules with kindness, welcomes everyone as if they are already part of her kingdom, and reminds us that true royalty is measured in compassion, not crowns.
As Queen, she represents the best of what pets bring into our world: unconditional love, laughter, healing, and connection. Her story is a celebration of every pet who has ever changed a life simply by being in it.
In her kingdom, every person is greeted with joy, every challenge is met with courage, and every day is an opportunity to spread a little more love. And that is why, on the day my dog became Queen, the world felt just a bit more magical.
Melissa Rogers, The Pet Lovers Book CEO and Publisher
✨ Countdown to Launch: The Pet Lovers Book Magazine 2026 ICONS Special Edition✨
Every great story begins with a heartbeat — and ours begins with the paws, whiskers, feathers, and families who make life brighter. As we count down to the official launch of The Pet Lovers Book Magazine, we’re celebrating more than a publication. We’re celebrating a movement.
A movement of love.
A movement of community.
A movement that honors the incredible bond between people and their pets.
This magazine was created to uplift the stories that deserve to be remembered — the rescues, the triumphs, the healing journeys, the laughter, and the everyday magic that pets bring into our lives. With every page, we shine a light on the heroes who walk on two legs and four.
As the countdown begins, we invite you to join us in this celebration.
A celebration of connection.
A celebration of compassion.
A celebration of the pets who make our world whole.
The Pet Lovers Book Magazine is almost here — and it’s going to be unforgettable.
Let the countdown begin.
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Join a new and exciting club dedicated to pets and their owners. We offer a monthly meeting with a speaker to share information and tell their story, provide pet loss grief support, and facilitate networking. The club membership is $25 billed monthly
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