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BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
IN THIS ISSUE:
 Out and About
 Up and Coming:
Mark your Calendars
 Smart Betty
 Featured Foster:
- Bayley
- Basil and Roxanne
 For your Information:
- Pilots N Paws Petscort
- Intervertebral Disc
Disease
 In Memoriam:
- Foster dog Zoe
- Digger Stewart
 Etcetera:
- Beagle Paws anniversary
- Pennies for Paws
- Beagle Property Laws
 Above and Beyond
 On Toby’s Terms
 Beagle Paws Walk-a-thon
Pledge Sheet
OUT AND ABOUT
Traditionally, after the flurry of Edmonton Pet Expo activity in January, the remainder of winter
and the early spring tend to be rather low key. We do try to keep up appearances but this time of
the year allows us to catch up on the “dreaded” paperwork and re-energize for the anticipated
upcoming events.
In one relatively recent appearance, however, Luke
and Paris captivated customers at Animal Rescue
Transfer’s adoption day at the Spruce Grove
PetSmart on February 23.
Although the beagles did their best, it seemed no
one was interested in adding a nice little beagle to
his or her family.
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Thank you to Animal Rescue Transfer for
extending an invitation to Beagle Paws to
join them at their adoption day.
Paris (Photo by Cynthia Jacober.)
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Beagle Paws was pleased to have two volunteers, Marian Sorensen and May Sutherland, attend
the Alberta (AB) SPCA presentation at the Edmonton Women’s Show, March 3.
The AB SCPA recently conducted a study into the difficulties faced by victims of domestic violence
who own or care for animals. One of the study’s key findings: “59% of abused women with
animals were afraid to seek help out of concern for their animals”.
“36% of abused women with
animals reported that their
abuser threatened or harmed
their animals.
To address this situation, the AB SPCA led the formation of the multi-disciplinary Alberta Alliance
for the Safety of Animals and People to examine obstacles and gaps in service, and to suggest
province-wide solutions that won’t add to the burden of organizations currently helping human
and animal victims of domestic violence.
“85% of threats against
animals were carried out.”
Access the report and other related information – including a report on animals being used in
protective orders – at www.albertaspca.org/cruelty.
Updates on the status of this program will be provided as they become available. It’s our hope
that beaglers, family, friends or co-workers may be able to assist by fostering animals, be it dogs,
cats, birds, hamsters, etc., for a limited amount of time, perhaps not more than 30 days, while
families are in shelters awaiting more permanent homes.
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BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
UP AND COMING
Rescue Awareness Weekend/Pet Appreciation Month
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April 13-14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Pet Valu, Village Landing, Unit #205, 140 St. Albert Road, St. Albert
Please drop by to meet our foster dogs and visit with our volunteers.
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Morinville Trade Fair
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April 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; April 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and April 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Ray McDonald Sports Centre, Morinville
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More than 100 booths
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Local talent line-up on stage
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Free children’s activity centre with face painting, tractor races, bouncy castle and more
Don’t forget to stop by the booth to visit the beagles and say hello to our volunteers.
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Bottle drive
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May 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Subaru City, 17708-111 Ave., Edmonton (Please use the west entrance, off 178 St.)
Let us help you with your spring cleaning by recycling empty bottles for you.
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Bowling for Beagles
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May 11, 1 p.m.
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Bonny Doon Bowling Lanes, 101 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, 8330-82 St.,
Edmonton
Bowling for Beagles is similar to a walk-a-thon. Bowlers will need to collect at least $100
in pledges to enter. Teams of four may register. There will be team prizes as well as prizes
for top score (men and women), top team fundraiser, top individual fundraiser and
"turkey" prizes for three strikes in a row.
For a pledge sheet, contact Stephanie Stolk at 780.934.4834 or
[email protected]. For more information about the event, email May
at [email protected].
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BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
Father’s Day walk-a-thon and barbeque
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June 16, 11 a.m. (Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.)
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Lion’s Park, Sir Winston Churchill Ave., St. Albert
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Open to all dogs and their people
What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with your furry, four-legged family. There will be a
special Father’s Day gift for all doggies’ dads, a barbeque (by donation), silent auction, doggie
contests and a prize to the walker who raises the most money through pledges. Use page 10,
below, for a pledge sheet.
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SMART BETTY
Beagle Paws has partnered with Smart Betty to fundraise – a win-win for our supporters and our
beautiful, loving beagles. Sign up on smartbetty.com. Receive daily deals on local retail items,
services and restaurant meals. This is similar to Groupon or Dealfind, except when purchasing via
Smart Betty you choose a charity to receive 10% of the Smart Betty revenues. So get some good
deals. Choose Edmonton Beagle Paws from the list of charity options. Thank you.
FEATURED FOSTER
Remarkably, sweet little girl Bayley spent two
weeks in January on the “lam” west of Edson
until Edson Animal Rescue Society could
rescue her – a feat for a wee beagle in the
middle of winter with little hair for warmth.
To foster, adopt, donate or
volunteer, contact us:
www.beaglepaws.com
[email protected]
calgarybeaglepaws.com
Thankfully, that’s all in the past and she’s now
safe and warm with Beagle Paws.
Bayley gets along well with other dogs.
Curious about cats, she doesn’t chase them.
Good with children, Bayley loves to share a
family member’s bed (what beagle doesn’t).
Being somewhat shy doesn’t prevent her from
quickly forming an attachment with her
guardian. Bayley loves walks. A bit of an
escape artist, she can climb a six-foot chainlink fence; hence, a secure yard in which to
play is invaluable.
If you would like to meet Bayley, email May at
[email protected] or visit Beagle Paws
online at www.beaglepaws.com.
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Bayley (Photo by Pawsitive Tails Photography.)
BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
They’re a dynamic duo. Basil and Roxanne, a wonderful pair of beagles, have been waiting so
patiently for a forever home. Their pastimes are cuddles, eating, going for walks and … did we
mention eating! Here’s what they have to say for themselves.
Basil (Photo by Marshmallow Photography.)
If you would like to meet
Basil and Roxanne, email Erin
(in Calgary) at
calgarybeaglepaws.com or
visit Beagle Paws online at
www.beaglepaws.com.
Roxanne (Photo by Marshmallow Photography.)
I’m Basil, a very handsome tan and white 9-year-old
beagle boy with a sweet, gentle manner and a
heart-warming soul. I enjoy love and attention,
regular walks and a nice sunny spot to lie and relax.
Calm and a real sweetheart, I love to give and
receive affection. I also have a playful side and
enjoy running, walking and playing with my toys.
Great with children, I’ve endured being sat on,
pulled at and poked at. And I’m house-trained and
very well behaved when left indoors. I’m looking
for a fabulous home for my gal, Roxanne, and me.
We’ve been together since puppyhood and I’d love
to stay with her. She’s my best friend!
Aren’t I an attractive tri-colour 9-year-old girl. I’m
Roxanne – feisty, fun and undeterred by anything.
Psst, I’m very intelligent and alert, and have super
strong senses – my nose drives me insane when I
pick up a scent. And my hearing is very sharp. I
have a soft side, too, and I love to curl up and
cuddle, give and receive affection. A great walk is
always appreciated. Hey, let’s have fun and play
with my toys! I, too, am great with children, am
house-trained and well behaved when left indoors.
I’m looking for a fabulous home for my main man,
Basil, and me. He’s my top dog (since we were
puppies) and I can’t imagine being without him.
We’re both great pets and would be a wonderful addition to any beagle-loving family.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Help fly pets to forever homes
Pilots N Paws Canada PETSCORTS are airline passengers travelling within Canada and who are
willing to add animals to their tickets; the animals benefit by flying to new homes. PETSCORTS are
animal lovers who want to support the work of Canadian rescues and shelters.
Air transportation reduces stress on animals, as well as the time and effort required by ground
transport. If you’re interested in being a PETSCORT, visit www.facebook.com/PETSCORTS. Leave a
message about your future flights and details of your travel plans, which will be kept confidential.
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BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
Pilots N Paws Canada PETSCORTS will then know you’re a willing volunteer. The PETSCORT
coordinator will contact you when he or she has received a request from a rescue or shelter that
fits your travel plans, and you’ll be guided through the process with documentation.
The rescue group is responsible for any added cost to your ticket in relation to the animal that will
fly on your flight. In addition, the rescue group is responsible for delivering the animal directly to
you at the airport, with all the required documentation, crate or carry-ons (depending on the type
of animal) and anything else needed for the flight.
The new guardian or foster will meet you at your airport destination to pick up the pet. You’ve
become part of the Canada-wide network of volunteers making a difference in the lives of animals!
Share the PETSCORT program with friends, family and anyone who travels on commercial flights.
Working together, we can all lend a hand to the Canadian rescue organizations and shelters to help
get their animals to their forever homes.
Intervertebral Disc (IVD) Disease in dogs
A good reason for beagles to exercise and maintain a healthy weight
A dog’s spine is made of numerous small bones called vertebrae, which are interconnected by
flexible discs called intervertebral discs. The discs cushion the spine as your dog walks, trots, twists
and jumps.
“If there are no dogs in
Heaven, then when I die
I want to go where they went.”
Will Rogers
A disc that becomes weaker with age or trauma may rupture. This causes a portion of the disc to
protrude upward, placing pressure on the spinal cord.
A disc that ruptures usually causes intense pain and the dog may arch his back or be unwilling to
turn his head. Some dogs will shiver from the pain and walk very carefully and slowly. In severe
cases, the dog’s back legs will be partially or completely paralyzed. This is a very serious condition.
Seek veterinary care immediately.
In the case of a ruptured disc, temporarily confine your dog to a kennel to eliminate any possibility
of jumping, running, twisting or otherwise moving in a way that could cause further injury. Usually
an anti-inflammatory drug, to help reduce swelling around the spinal cord, is recommended. Pain
medication and muscle relaxants may also be prescribed.
IVD disease occurs in all dog breeds, but more frequently in short-legged and long-backed breeds,
such as beagles, dachshunds, basset hounds and corgis. It is caused by wear-and-tear associated
with an active life, obesity and a poor diet.
Owners of dog breeds known to be predisposed to IVD disease can reduce their dog’s risk with
appropriate exercise and diet. Swimming, other non-weight bearing exercises and walking will
help keep as strong, as possible, the muscles that hold the spine in place.
Maintaining the dog’s optimum weight reduces pressure on his spine.
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BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
IN MEMORIAM
Foster dog Zoe
Zoe was a beautiful five-year-old whose life was tragically cut short. She spent her last few months
in a loving home where she learned to rebuild trust, and she was with two children she could love
and adore. Zoe will be missed by all who knew her.
Foster dog Zoe (Photo supplied.)
You left a paw print on our hearts.
We only knew you for a short time but you
grew into our loyal friend.
We will always remember the funny little
things you did with fondness.
How you loved your stuffed toys and would
play for hours.
How you would create a space for yourself
wherever “your” people were.
We loved you and will miss you.
Erin (Calgary Beagle Paws)
Digger Stewart
We lost our Digger peacefully, on March 6,
after a long battle with a number of health
issues, including Cushing’s Disease,
pancreatitis, cancer, arthritis, heart-valve
leakage and a number of other problems. He
was 14 years old. Until that day, he didn’t
give up.
Digger Stewart (Photo supplied.)
I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
Tennyson
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Digger was adopted from the Humane Society
when it was the SPCA. They called him
Barksalot because he did bark a lot. He
barked because he didn’t like being held in a
kennel. When we got him home, his only
barking was at the doorbell – ours and those
on TV, take your pick.
Digger had been previously micro-chipped.
We called the chip company to find out his
name. His anxious exterior melted the first
time Jim called him Digger, as if he knew we
were to be his family now.
BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
Digger always had time to plot against us, we said; a shameless food snatcher, resource guarder
and overall stinker in his younger days. I’ll never forget his smile when he had secretly taken a bite
of an ice cream cone without the “eater” noticing. I could swear it gave him a guilty pleasure to
watch her continue to eat it unaware. I must have ruined the fun when I pointed out Digger’s
suddenly white, ice creamy beard and moustache. He was a stinker, not a master criminal.
Did you know …
James Herriot, of All Creatures
Great and Small, had a beagle.
We struggled to understand each other, and we often didn’t. We made mistakes with him and we
learned to work through them.
Digger’s communications were not clear to us anyway and, sometimes, he would growl when
happy, make the same growl when guarding and never, ever cry out in pain. Digger caused a lick
sore on his foot and nursed it for two years before we understood he had a painful dental issue.
After it was treated, he stopped licking almost immediately.
As a dog rescuer, people tell me all the time that they can’t have a pet because it hurts too much
to lose them. With our recent heartbreak, I feel very qualified to tell you this: it hurts terribly to
lose our furry family members. It hurts more to think what would have become of Digger without
us and to imagine our lives without his antics, his trouble, his stubborn attitude.
Digger had a distinct personality and we are richer for having shared our lives with him. As with
any person, it’s a risk to love. We know we’ll be hurt. For me, it’s a greater risk to miss out on the
laughter, the joy and the loving bond that we can share. We miss you, Digger.
Lorna Stewart
ETCETERA
Congratulations, Beagle Paws, on your 10th anniversary!
Since October 2003 there have been more than 1,600 adoptions across Canada. It’s difficult to
imagine that many beagles needing new homes. And those are the lucky ones who made it to
rescue.
To view a video celebrating Beagle Paws’ 10th anniversary, visit
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzVXuBLRLI8&feature=youtube.
Our illustrious penny is destined to become obsolete. Why not make its departure meaningful and
donate your pennies to Beagle Paws.
To make your donation, please contact May at [email protected] or 780.488.4636.
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BEAGLE BUGLE
For the volunteers and supporters of Alberta Beagle Paws
April 2013
Beagle Property Laws
(Author Unknown)
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If I like it, it’s mine.
If it’s in my mouth, it’s mine.
If I can take it from you, it’s mine.
If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine.
If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
If I’m chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.
If it just looks like mine, it’s mine.
If I saw it first, it’s mine.
If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.
If it’s broken, it’s yours.
ABOVE AND BEYOND
This issue starts a new feature called “Above and Beyond”. I’m always touched by the support we
receive from so many people. But there are times when volunteers and foster homes far exceed
anything expected of them.
We acknowledge with gratitude the extraordinary effort, kindness and compassion of:

Karl Sorensen, who drove to Edmonton from north of Peace River, and back again, to pick
up Dakota and Suzie and take them into foster care.
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Brian Hanna for accepting, storing and distributing nine pallets of dog food so generously
donated by Champion Pet Foods for our foster dogs.
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Melissa Stead for driving a truckload of dog food through slushy roads and fog to Beagle
Paws, in Calgary, from Edmonton.
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Heather Courtney and Don Carty for taking foster dog Dee Dee, who is suffering from
terminal cancer, into their home while her foster mom attended family business in
Ontario.
On Toby’s Terms
Get a discount via Beagle Paws
Beagle Paws has partnered with Charmaine Hammond, a noted Edmonton author, to offer
On Toby’s Terms at a special price of $16.95, saving you $2 off the retail price.
As described by Amazon online, this bestselling book is an endearing story of a beguiling creature
who teaches his guardians that, despite trying to teach him how to be the dog they want, he is the
one to lay out the terms of being the dog he needs to be. This insight would change their lives
forever. It’s a heart-warming, feel-good masterpiece.
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April 2013
When Charmaine and her husband adopted Toby, a five-yearold Chesapeake Bay Retriever, they figured he might need
some adjusting time, but they certainly didn't count on what
he'd do in the meantime.
Soon after he entered their lives and home, Toby proved to be
a holy terror who routinely opened and emptied the hall
closet, turned on water taps, pulled and ate things from the
bookshelves, sat for hours on end in the sink, and spent his
days rampaging through the house. Oddest of all was his
penchant for locking himself in the bathroom, and then
pushing the lid of the toilet off the tank, smashing it to pieces.
After a particularly disastrous encounter with the knife-block
in the kitchen – and when the couple discovered Toby's
bloody paw prints on the phone – they decided Toby needed
professional help. Little did they know what they would
discover about this dog.
On Toby’s Terms won an honourable mention at the Hollywood Book Festival and was runner-up in
the Indie National Book Excellence Award and the Alberta Exporting Award. It’s also in
development to become a major motion picture and will be in theatres soon.
Published by Bettie Youngs Books, On Toby’s Terms may be pre-ordered by emailing May at
[email protected]. Consider getting the bestseller for Father’s Day.
Don’t forget to check out
Edmonton Beagle Paws on
Facebook at
www.facebook.com/pages/
Beagle-Paws-Edmonton.
Beagle Paws is a Canadian beagle rescue organization that promotes beagles as a family pet and
to help prevent the abuse and neglect of beagles everywhere. Visit www.beaglepaws.com.
Beagle Bugle is produced for the enjoyment of all beaglers in Alberta. We welcome your comments
and ideas for articles. Please email May at [email protected].
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Walker’s name:
Dog’s name:
________________________________________________
__________________________
Phone number:
________________________________________________
Sponsor’s name
Tax receipt
(for pledges of $10 or
more)
Yes or No
Address
Amount pledged
(with heartfelt
thanks for any
amount)
TOTAL AMOUNT
** Walkers please collect your donations in advance and bring them to the walk site. **
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