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From Around The Globe…
Move over Arnold…
Meet the Incredible Hulk of Hounds
The hulky hound with double the muscle power
By REBECCA CAMBER
Maybe they should call her a whoppet - after
all, she’s a whopper of a whippet.
This is Wendy, the dog whose appearance is a
long way from the usual long, lean and sleek
look of her breed. She was born with a genetic
defect which has left her looking like the Incredible Hulk of Hounds.
While her head, heart, lungs and legs are the
size of those of a normal whippet, her gene
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She weighs 60lbs - twice as much as she should
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and haunches like a baboon.Sadly, her mixedup genes mean she may have a shorter life
expectancy than most breeds.
But while she may look oddly menacing, her
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“People have referred to her as Arnold
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“She’s healthy and happy. That’s all that counts.
“She doesn’t know she’s got a genetic defect.
She might give you a nasty lick, that’s all.”
The whippet, who lives on a farm in Victoria,
Canada, has been the subject of an American
genetics study. Although the dogs are customarily bred for hunting, racing and showing,
Wendy enjoys a slower pace of life.
She spends her days prowling around the
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ravel can be really tricky for those of us who
have dogs that are used to spending every
waking moment with us. I often feel that
getting away would be easier with two
screaming infants than two adult dogs. Of course, many
dogs survive being kenneled. Mine do not. They panic,
refuse to eat and cry until they’re hoarse. When we pick
them up, they are frazzled, anxious and 5 lbs thinner.
That added to the expense of kenneling two pups, leads
us to often plan our vacations around them, rather than
the other way around. Much like parents who obligingly
make a pilgrimage to Disney out of love for their
relentlessly fixated six year old, we have realized that if
our furry kids are happy, we’re happy.
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Many hotels and rental properties are beginning to adapt
to the canine obsessed public’s “Dog is my Co-pilot”
mantra by offering more pet friendly accommodations
and in some cases, rooms and properties which specifically cater to dogs. However, not all destinations are
dog-friendly as a whole, which means you are often able
to secure a pooch friendly room but then find yourself
with little other option than to leave your pet endlessly
cooped up while you explore, dine and meander.
Fortunately, Nantucket, which is one of the hottest
vacation spots on the East Coast, is also extremely fond
of your dog. (And my dog and everyone else’s dogs too.)
The island is chock full of dog diversions, dog friendly
eats, specialty stores and even cottages specifically
designed with the dog owner in mind.
GETTING THERE
A getaway weekend in Nantucket is surprisingly easy to
plan and navigate with your best friend in tow. There are
several ways to get to the island. For a great view and a
lightening fast 15 minute travel time, you can’t beat arriving by small private plane via Nantucket airlines or Island
Air. For the slightly less adventurous, the ferries offer
a quick, reliable and comfortable means of transportation. The high speed Hy-Line ferries leave Hyannis five
times a day and take only 1 hour. If you want to bring
your car, the Steamship Authority high speed ferry also
leaves from Hyannis several times daily. We boarded the
boat on a gray, windy day that forced most passengers
inside the cabins. Our dog, Audrey was welcomed on the
Hy-Line ferry with virtually no restrictions except that
we couldn’t sit directly next to the snack bar. (My guess
Audrey hangs out on the Hy-Line Ferry. photo by Traer Scott
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us, the ride is nice and brief. Before you know
it, you’re pulling into Nantucket harbor which
graciously greats visitors with its quaint, weatherbeaten buildings, overflowing flower boxes and
cobblestone streets.
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WHERE TO STAY
Our destination was the Woof Cottages:
designated one and two bedroom cabins on the
water, right in Nantucket harbor which heartily
welcome dogs. These two cottages are part of a
larger community of rental properties called The
Cottages at the Boat Basin which are located but
a few blocks from the ferry landing, right in the
middle of all the action of Nantucket town.
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A Woof Cottages staff member was waiting for
us as we left the ferry. We promptly piled into a
golf cart which drove us the short distance to the
office while pointing out points of interest and
Entrance to our Woof Cottage. photo by Traer Scott the location of our actual cabin along the way.
Once we had checked in, we walked over to our cottage
is that the aroma of chips and sandwiches may be too
which was perched right on the dock, affording a spectempting for some pups.)
tacular view of the bustling harbor. On the table, a gift
A number of ferry passengers were traveling with dogs; basket was waiting for us, but as we soon discovered, it
was mostly for Audrey. As the name implies, The Woof
a few small fluffy ones in laps, others on leashes and
Cottages are completely dedicated to giving dogs and the
even one seeing-eye dog. Better yet, no one seemed irritated that they were sharing the boat with dogs. We re- humans who love them, a complete island experience.
ceived many smiles and nods. Several people even came As a welcome gift, Audrey received gourmet treats, a toy
bone and an awesome ball which she played with incesup to pet and console Audrey, who was very unsure at
santly for the first few hours and then promptly lost in
first about riding on a giant undulating ferry. I tend to
the ocean. (Hopefully it washed up a few days later and
get sea sick myself and wondered if she was feeling the
was found by another eager dog.)
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The cottage comes equipped with a dog bed, food and water bowls, a list
of pet friendly attractions, and a directory of veterinary clinics, pet supply stores and dog walking services. The same folks who run the Woof
Cottages also operate the Woof Hotel at Harbor House Villages, which
is a short walk into the heart of the village and features 12 dog friendly
rooms and an on-site fenced in dog park yard. Several other area hotels
like the Brass Lantern Inn, The Grey Lady and the Safe Harbor Guest
House also welcome pets.
WHAT TO DO
After the journey, we felt like Audrey needed to blow off some steam, so
we went for an explorative walk. Directly behind the cottages, we found a
nice little picnic area and small stretch of beach perfect for a water loving
dog. After swimming and digging in the sand for an hour, she was worn
out and content.
Like many popular vacation spots, most activities on Nantucket revolve
around beach-going, eating, drinking and shopping. Foodies, shop-oholics and cocktail connoisseurs alike find delight in the endless shops,
restaurants and pubs. When traveling “con canine”, walking around the
island is a great way to explore all of these offerings and exercise your
pup at the same time. Along the way, make sure you stop into Cold
Noses Pet Boutique or Geronimo’s of Nantucket, two pet specialty
stores which offer gourmet delights and unique pet accessories for the
discriminating dog and human.
A 20-30 minute walk from the center of town will also take you to one
of Nantucket’s many beaches. There are also shuttles which run frequently from Nantucket town. Because of the sheer number of
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For those who like to dine al fresco, there
are many, many Nantucket eateries which
welcome dogs on their outdoor patios.
Henry’s Sandwich Shop, Something
Natural, Espresso to Go and The Tavern,
just to name a few. The Tavern, which is
about 20 feet from the Woof Cottages,
is an affordable bar and grill with tasty,
plentiful appetizers, seafood and creative
beverages. Audrey behaved herself quite
well on the patio while we jubilantly ate
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If however, you decide during your stay,
to indulge in a “parents only” night and
dine in true luxury, The Brant Point Grill
is an absolute treasure. Located at the
White Elephant hotel, about a 20 minute
walk or short cab ride from downtown,
The Brant Point Grill is a foodie paradise. Although I am much better at eating
fine food, than describing it, I do appreciate the art and experience of meticulously crafted cuisine and impeccable
service. The intricate and rich parmesan
pita that is brought as a starter, is reason
enough to go to this place. Enter the
spectacular water view, fresh 2lb. lobsters,
boldly savory home-style macaroni and
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Pups hanging out in town. photo by Traer Scott
visitors, the Nantucket beaches only allow leashed dogs
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during the summer months. On beaches that have no
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Nantucket, like most quaint vacation
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and overworked majority. The island is
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12th Annual
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When death
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so does:
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redicting the death of a patient,
even an elderly, demented one, is
an inexact science, even for a doctor with decades of medical experience.
This is “Charlotte” and she is looking for a home.
Defenders of Animals will host the vigil in Rhode Island at Rose Larisa Park
in Riverside, RI across from the 105-year-old Crescent Park Looff Carousel in
Riverside, RI. Please plan to attend this historical event.
Saturday, August ,   pm  pm
This event is being held to bring attention to the millions of animals,
who are killed in shelters every year in Rhode Island and
throughout our country.
Special life saving awards will be given to firefighters, police officers, and public
service officials in Rhode Island whose actions have saved dogs, cats, and other
animals during fires and ice rescues over the years.
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But a cat in a Providence, R.I., nursing
home, an animal shelter refugee named
Oscar, seems to have a sixth sense about
when residents in the home’s advanced
dementia unit are about to pass away.
And his actions can sometimes help alert
the staff to notify family members in
time for them to get to the nursing home
to tell their loved ones goodbye.
When he senses their time is near, Oscar
goes to the room, jumps onto the bed,
curls up next to the patient, and purrs.
The 2-year-old cat provides welcome
company for grieving family members
and staff keeping their bedside vigil;
sometimes he fills in for family members
who haven’t yet arrived at the bedside.
So far, Oscar has “presided over” the
deaths of more than 25 residents in
the advanced dementia unit of the
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Although the story sounds
far-fetched, David M. Dosa, MD, MPH,
a geriatrician who cares for patients at
the nursing home, thought it was time
the story of Oscar was heard.
On a whim, he wrote an essay about
Oscar and submitted it to TheNew Eng-
land Journal of Medicine, known more
for its scientific reports on chemotherapy regimens, drug reactions, infections, and heart defects than reports on
feline behavior.
“I was quite surprised they agreed to
publish it.” “It is not usually the type of
article they will publish.” The saga of
Oscar, complete with his photo, is in the
July 26 issue of the journal.
From Shelter Resident to Star
Oscar’s been living at Steere House since
he was a young kitten and staff members bailed him out of a nearby animal
shelter. “I first heard about him from
the nurses on the unit,” says Dosa, also a
geriatrician at Rhode Island Hospital and
an assistant professor of medicine at the
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown
University. “It came to light that he was
spending time with patients as they were
becoming terminal.”
The cat, Dosa says, seems to snap to
attention when he senses a patient is
about to die. In the essay, for instance,
Dosa tells of Oscar arriving at the room
of a woman and curling up beside her
for more than an hour, purring and paying attention to the patient as the family
arrives and the priest gives last rites, then
quietly taking his leave minutes after the
woman passes away. “As people would
pass, the question [among staff] was
always, ‘Was Oscar at the bedside?’”
Dosa tells WebMD. “And the answer
was invariably ‘yes.’ This is an end-stage
dementia unit. Deaths are common.”
Oscar typically arrives at a dying patient’s
bedside a few hours before death, Dosa
says, but sometimes a half day before.
His presence has been a comfort to
many family members, Dosa says. And
his presence, coupled with a resident’s
worsening state of health, can help alert
the nursing home staff to let family
members know the patient may be nearing death. As Oscar’s reputation grew, so
did appreciation for his mission. “The
largest hospice organization in the state
presented him with a certificate b& acknowledging his work,” Dosa says.
How Does He Know?
Explaining Oscar’s track record and
seeming ability to “read” a resident’s
end-of-life stages and predict death is a
mystery, Dosa and others at the nursing
home acknowledge. “Your guess is as
good as mine,” Dosa says when asked
how Oscar picks up the sense of impending death. The cat, however, might
be picking up on specific odors surrounding death, Dosa and other says.
“I think there are certain chemicals
released when somene is dying, and he
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Sale was a success!
The weather was bright and beautiful,
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of volunteers, tons of generous donors,
and droves of shoppers, Angelcat
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Angela Frankudakis, president of
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outcome. “It was a great day for the
kitties. Not only did we raise money
to help fund vet bills, we received
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We are so grateful to everyone who
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ACH’s mission is to help those cats
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Unfortunately, conflicts arose between dog and non-dog owners with the latter group pointing to the city of Providence’s city ordinance that prohibits
dogs in any city park and complaining about owners that did not pick up after
their dogs.
Fortunately, a temporary solution was in sight. Dexter Park also boasted a
fenced in Little League baseball field that was being used by the Federal Hill
Little League. Dog owners had taken to using this fenced in area when games
were not in session, reducing some of the friction between dog owners and
non- dog owners. Shortly after this development, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) was able to broker a compromise between the
Parks Department, the Federal Hill Little League, and concerned neighbors/
dog-owners that would officially allow use of the fenced in area during the
off-season.
This arrangement worked out very well for a number of years. The WBNA
bought and installed dog bag dispensers which reduced the amount of dog
waste and a group of dedicated dog owners acted as a self-policing community to ensure the area was being used properly.
Dog vs. People?
Written by Baruch Sachs
The history and future of Dexter Dog Park
T
hey say that there is little good in life that is
gained easily. That is certainly true with regards to the “new” Dexter Park off-leash area
in the historic Dexter Training Ground Park
in Providence RI. However, through grassroots activism,
help from local politicians, the Providence Parks Dept,
and groups such as Animal Print and the Providence
Dog Park Association, both humans and the canines
that love them have a new place to hang out, socialize
and build community.
History of the Dexter Park Off Leash Area
The Dexter Training Ground was originally designed as
a military training ground and parade area, and is now
a heavily used urban park nestled deep in a residential
area. Dogs and dog lovers have a unique place in the
Dexter Training Ground and are credited in large part
with its recent renaissance as a safe community gathering spot. For years the park was a hotspot of illicit activity and neglect. As the neighborhood improved in the
1980’s, 90’s and today, Dexter Park saw an increase in
use by the community, mostly by dog-owners and their
companions who found the park an ideal place to walk
and play with their dogs. Their presence in the park
at all times of the day has been cited as a deterrent to
criminal activity, an informal “Eyes on the Park” group
so to speak.
Problems with this arrangement started to arise a number of years ago when
the Federal Hill Little League disbanded and the field became neglected. Dog
owners continued to use the field, and without formal baseball usage, were
free to do so throughout the year. However, although the field was fenced, it
did not properly serve dog owners or baseball enthusiasts. The off-leash area
was simply a large fenced in, poorly landscaped field and lacked many of the
conveniences people have come to expect from an off-leash area.
In response to continual requests to have more formal off-leash areas in the
city of Providence and having just experienced the Brown St/Gano St off
leash area episode, the Mayor and the Parks Department recognized the need
to implement solutions that better served the dog owning community. Dexter
Training Ground was an ideal spot, located on the West Side of Providence
and having a large dog owning community that was committed to the Park.
A formal Friends of Dexter Training Ground group was also in existence,
making Dexter Park a prime candidate for a formal off –leash area. So in
November of 2006, the Providence Parks Board of Commissioners voted to
formalize the use of the former Little League.
The Parks Department made plans to improve the fence and install double
gates. These plans, along with the plans made by the Friends Group to install
trees, benches, additional dog bag dispensers and look at landscaping options
would transform an underutilized baseball field into a “real” off-leash area
that would serve both humans and dogs alike.
A Little Controversy
Shortly after the decision by the Park Board of Commissioners was made, it
became known that some neighbors were not happy with the decision to turn
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the opponents ranged from feeling that the situation
was fine as it stood, to the fact that there should not be
any dogs in the Dexter Training Ground at all. Clearly,
some additional community outreach needed to occur.
This was made apparent when a few neighbors filed a
complaint with the Attorney General’s Office which
ultimately found that the city, through no fault of its
own, did not provide the required notice about the
meetings that led up to the decision.
Unfortunately the issue quickly became a dog vs. people
issue as a well as a race and socio-economic issue. The
issue pitted neighbor against neighbor in the tight-knit
community and personal verbal attacks were made. It
was a dark period of time in the community, and clear
lines of division were exposed.
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In May of 2007, as a result of the Attorney General’s
decision, the Board of Park Commissioners met again
to hear from the public regarding the off-leash area in
Dexter. Dozens of supporters and opponents to the
off-leash area showed up and gave passion to the issue.
As a result of the public comment, the Board of Parks
Commissioners voted to uphold the ruling made back
in November and designate an official off-leash area in
Dexter Training Ground.
the off-leash area is constructed, the Friends of Dexter
Training Ground group will be organizing users of the
park to help with maintenance and improvement project to ensure that the “new” Dexter Park Off Leash
Area provides both humans and dogs a enjoyable social
gathering spot for years to come.
So while it was a long and tough road to get to where
we stand today, this journey has strengthened relationships between individuals and city government, fostered
a better understanding of the issues surrounding offleash areas, and ultimately provided an exciting opportunity for the entire community to come together to create
something beneficial that they can all share in.
Baruch Sachs is the founder of the Friends of Dexter
Training Ground. He and his wife Rose live in the Armory District of Providence and own (and are owned
by) Queenie, a 26 year old Umbrella Cockatoo and Napolean, a 4 year old Rat Terrier. If you are interested
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A Community Comes Together
After the decision was made, both supporters and opponents of the off-leash area expressed their desire to
see a place for both dogs and children to play in the
Dexter Training Ground.
This desire was shared by both the Mayor and Parks
Dept Superintendent Alix Ogden, who worked with
neighborhood groups to come up with alternatives
that would preserve both an off-leash area and informal athletic space for children. These alternatives were
presented to the community at a general meeting of
the West Broadway Neighborhood Association. Based
on neighbor feedback, the Parks Dept selected a layout
in June of this year that meets the goals of creating
an official off-leash area, as well as preserving open
space for children to play. The official off-leash area
is expected to be completed by August of 2007. Until
then, dogs and their owners are welcomed at the existing fenced area in the Dexter Training Ground. Once
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Behavior
Written by Katenna Jones, ScM, Associate CAAB, CABC, CPDT
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of knowledge that resulted in a horrible accident. Due
to no fault of their own, many pet owners are completely
unaware of the dangers family pets pose to newborns resulting in many tragic, oftentimes preventable,
accidents.
Does this mean expectant, adopting, or fostering parents
should rid their homes of any and all animal life?
Certainly not.
Sadly, however, you can walk into any animal shelter and
you will likely find wonderful pets that were given up
because of the “New Baby”. Gory headlines, old wives
tales, and an innate fear of the unknown can all lead to
well-meaning families dropping off their beloved pets
at the local animal shelter or giving them away to a new
home. This is an all too common scenario that tragically
may not need to happen.
In direct response to a 2005 Rhode Island incident involving a local infant, two well known humane organizations
teamed up to address this very serious issue. Jane Greco
Deming, then Director of Education at the Providence
Animal Rescue League (PARL) and I, then Animal Behaviorist at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA), put our heads together
and created a very special program. Jane and I searched
and searched and were unable to find any well-written,
inclusive materials that were aimed at families with pets
bringing home a newborn. If two animal professionals
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owning family supposed to?
So, we decided to create our own.
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Print Magazine than a program that has received national attention and could potentially save
the life of someone you love. This program
is celebrating its second anniversary this
September. The program was designed as a
tool to protect children from harm and pets
from relinquishment.
than 9 lbs. December 2004 a one-month old
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backyard by the family dog in England. I realize this is a hard topic for some readers, but it
is a subject that requires discussion.
What is the common thread in all of these casIn October 2000, a California newborn was es? It is not the breed, it is not poor parenting,
killed by the family dog who weighed less and it is certainly not lack of love. It is lack
Combining her incredible knowledge and experience in
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manners, disease concerns, normal prey drive, raising a
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Whether pregnant, adopting, or
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their family and friends are en-
couraged to attend.
Within one year, Jane and I were
receiving requests for information
from other states. Through a grant
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able to create instructional kits designed to teach other humane educators how to present their very
own Baby-Ready Pets workshops
to expecting families in their areas. Kits contain an instructional
DVD, an audio CD, two training
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The kits were unveiled in February 2007 and are currently in over
20 states and over 30 humane
societies.
Two years later, we are still offering monthly programs and we still
have families in attendance. Each
month we see a new scenario.
The family adopting two toddlers
from Africa. The woman who is all
alone in RI with three large dogs,
while her husband is overseas. The
grandparent who plans to provide
daycare, but has an irritable dog at
home. And so many more.
Jane and I currently work for the
national organization American
Humane Association as the Director of Humane Education and
Humane Educator respectively.
We recently presented a workshop
at Babies R Us in Warwick, to a
full-house and we plan to continue
working with the RISPCA to offer
workshops monthly as long as we
can and we are happy to provide
information to anyone who would
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to an audience of humane educators and interested national leaders in animal sheltering.
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Book Review
Dog Days: Dispatches
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Jon Katz is one of America’s bestloved dog writers, and his keen
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Bedlam Farm. His new memoir
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the country, and shares the unpredictable adventure of farm
life. From little Jesus (the newborn donkey who becomes the
farm mascot) to the surprisingly sociable steer Elvis (weighing
in at 2,500 pounds) and his comparatively svelte sweetheart,
Luna, the creatures at Bedlam Farm find new ways to challenge Katz, who writes, “The perfect life is like the perfect
dog: Neither exists. And joy is a fraction of the experience of
owning a farm.”
ing laps to snuggle on. The sheep, the chickens, and the cat all
contribute to the hum (and occasional roar) of Bedlam. So do
the vet, the carpenter, and the animals’ tender-hearted nursemaid. Last but not least there’s Izzy, the abandoned border
collie, who, if all goes well, may soon become a Bedlam star.
In spite of the aches and pains brought on by his demanding lifestyle and days when Bedlam Farm truly lives up to its
name (like the day Elvis pulled the fence down), the author
is sustained in all he does by his wife, Paula. And on timeless
summer days and in punishing winter storms, he continues his
meditation on what animals can selflessly teach us—and what
we in turn owe to them.
With good neighbors, a beautiful landscape, and tales of true
love thrown in, DOG DAYS gives us not only down-to-earth
animal stories told in Katz’s inimitable style, but a rich portrait
of the harmonious world that is Bedlam Farm.
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is smelling and sensing those,” says Joan Teno, MD, professor of community health and medicine at the Warren Alpert
Medical School of Brown University, Providence, R.I., who
also cares for Steere House residents.
Another possibility: “I think he is following the patterning
behavior of the staff,” Teno tells WebMD. “This is an
excellent nursing home. If a dying person is alone, the staff
will actually go in so the patient is not alone. They will hold a
vigil.” Oscar has seen that pattern repeated many times, she
says, and may be mimicking it.“Animals are intuitive,” she
says. “We don’t give them enough credit.”
One of the first cases, Teno says, involved a resident who
had a blood clot in her leg. “Her leg was ice cold,” Teno says.
“Oscar wrapped his body around her leg,” she says, and stayed
until the woman died.
Animal Experts Weigh In
Three animal behavior experts say the explanation about Oscar
sensing a smell associated with dying is a plausible one.
“I suspect he is smelling some chemical released just before
dying,” says Margie Scherk, DVM, president of the American
Association of Feline Practitioners, an organization devoted
to improving the health and well-being of cats, and a veterinarian in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Cats can smell a lot
of things we can’t,” she says. “And cats can certainly detect
illness.”
“Cats have a superb sense of smell,” adds Jill Goldman,
PhD, a certified applied animal behaviorist in Laguna Beach,
Calif. In Oscar’s case, she says, keeping a dying resident company may also be learned behavior. “There has been ample
opportunity for him to make an association between ‘that’
smell [and death],” she says.
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While the sense of smell may be one explanation, there could
be another, says Daniel Estep, PhD, a certified applied animal
behaviorist in Littleton, Colo. “One of the things that happen
with people who are dying is that they are not moving around
much. Maybe the cat is picking up on the fact that the person
on the bed is very quiet. It may not be smell or sounds, but
just the lack of movement.”
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Charlotte needs human companions that can
give her plenty of attention. She is very lovable
and a great companion, Spayed, microchipped,
and has all her shots up to date. Charlottte is
great with adults. Charlotte would make a
great companion animal where there are no
young children.
Sassy is a spayed female with all her shots up
to date and a clean bill of health. She needs
to find a home with loving adults and no cats.
She is good on a leash and would make a good
companion animal. “Sassy” loves to ride in a car
and loves to play with toys.
Dexter is three years old and a great dane, lab,
pit mix black, a little white 80 lb all shots are up
to date: the rabies and licsense are up to date.
No young children. Dexter does get along with
cats and with other dogs knows commands sit,
wait, stay, lay down, up, drop it. Loves to play
fetch. Very sweet natured.
Pinky is a gery and white DSH tiger. She is UTD
with her shots and is spayed. She was found
outside as an older kitten and is somewhat shy.
She gets along with other cats and needs a quiet
home with lots of TLC.
Animals Depend On People Too (A.D.O.P.T.) - Cranston • [email protected]
Duncan is a 6-7 year old Bernese Mountain X
who who was dumped in a high volume kill
shelter when his family moved and decided he
wasn’t going with them. We can’t see why he
wasn’t allowed to go! Duncan is a sweet, sweet
boy who gets along with female and male dogs.
Elwood is happy, playful, intelligent and
affectionate. He’s in good health (has regularly
seen a vet) and is an excellent watch dog.
He’s gentle enough to be trusted around
children. This dog will repay his owner as a
protector of property, with loyalty, affection,
and an bounding joy for life.
Kesha is only 3 years old. We believe he is a
male. His owner is moving and can not take
him along. Kesha loves people. He loves to be
next to you but he is afraid of hands. He is a
gentle boy looking for his forever home. We
will only adopt to bird experienced people.
Emma and Maddie are brother and sister who
would like to go together. They have been with
each other since birth. They are approx 10
months old, estimated birthday is July 4th. Both
have been spayed/neutered and tested and are
up to date on their shots. They will be a little shy
at first in their new home.
Warwick VSA - 401-738-2098 • [email protected]
Hi, my name is Scooby. A good samaritan
took pity on me, and now I am looking for my
forever home. Is there someone out there who
would treat me as part of their family? I would
love to be an indoor dog, and I am so willing
to be that great new family member.
Hi my name is Dolce and I was found wandering around. I am calm, and laid back with an all
around great personality! I am also good with
other dogs. I would be a great addition to an
family, as I am 8 years old and know how to live
in a home. Please call (401) 738-0605 to learn
more about me.
Hi my name is Woody and I am just simply a
great guy. I love to be petted and I’m a sucker
for toys. I am up to date on shots, tested and
neutered. Please call Debbie at 401-944-6178
for more info.
Hi my name is Rita and I was so named because
I am a very unusual Torti/Tiger with beautiful
red fur mixed in (sort of like Rita Hayworth). I
want lots of attention and to be with you. I am
spayed, up to date on shots and tested. Please
call Debbie at 401-944-6178 for more info.
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East Greenwich Animal Protection League - 401-885–1158 • www.EGAPL.org
Zima is a young spayed buff colored female
Maine Coon. She is just a fabulous cat; gentle,
sweet, loving and fun to be with. Feline leukemia and aids negative; up to date on shots.
Opal was born April 23, 2007, making her 3
months old on July 16th. She is a calm, sweet,
loving, playful baby.Opal, a DSH gray and white
female, is feline leukemia and aids negative and
up to date on shots. His brother and sisters are
Onyx, Obsidian and Pearl.
Sunrise is a 3 year old spayed brown DSH
female Tiger. She may be shy but she is a lover.
You will need to give her time to trust you.
Sunrise is very gentle but is not happy about
being lifted. Feline leukemia and aids negative;
up to date on shots.
Mystic, a neutered male black and white Maine
Coon will be 14 weeks old on July 11th. He is
an absolutely precious looking and really enjoys
the life of a kitten: explore, play, get petted and
have fun. Needs another cat to play with. Feline
leukemia and aids negative; up to date on shots.
Needs to be with another cat.
Faxon Animal Rescue League - 474 Durfee St., Fall River MA • 508-676-1061
Jorge is 2 years old. He was picked up by animal
control and after spending his 10 day time with
them they brought him to us when his owner
did not come forward to claim him. He is very
sweet, Upon evaluation he showed no signs of
animal or food aggression of any type.
Brown Kitty is 3 years old. Was living in someone yard and they could not stand the thought
of him being out in the cold all winter so they
brought him to us. She is gentle and loving.
Lilah is a year old. She was left in the back
parking lot of the shelter in a cat carrier inside
of a dog crate with her 2 babies Muppet & Tilly.
As well as 3 other kittens (Vivitoro, Joline, &
Viviona) that were loose in the dog crate. She
has been in foster care until her kittens were old
enough to be on their own.
Kittens - We currently have MANY kittens up
for adoption just waiting for their new homes.
Some came alone, some came in litters, some
were rescued from various harmful situtations.
They are here loving, playful. friendly and wanting to make someone happy. Stop on by to see
our babies.
Seekonk Animal Shelter - Seekonk • 508.336.6663
Juniper is a joyful cat. And is always up for an
adventure. She is scheduled for her vaccinations
and spay. Juniper was in a foster home with her
four sons for about 8 weeks. Her sons are now
adopted and she needs a home as well. Juniper
does not like cats nor dogs. This pet is already
house trained.
Ayla is such a sweetheart. She is a little shy at
first but warms up to people pretty quick. Ayla
is a loving and adorable cat. She is scheduled
for her shots and spay. She is quite freindly, and
very quiet. (: This pet is already house trained.
Ali is a very friendly and loving cat. Shes very
vocal when she wants her food. We are treating
her for hairloss. She is all up to date on her
vaccines, and has been spayed. Ali is adorable
and loves to be with people. She is about 3
years old.
April is a joy to be around. She may not get
along with other cats but she loves to be with
people. She is about 1 years old, up to date on
her shots and spayed. April is a beautiful cat, she
loves to play with toys and people. (:
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A tribute to:
Mr. Bean
I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Bruzzi from Dighton/Rehoboth Animal Hospital for
his kindness and Maureen at Paws at Rest for making a difficult day just a bit easier.
Mr. Bean and some of his friends.
(top) - Mr. Bean with his brother Harvey. Mr. Bean spent the majority of his time
focused on Harvey - he licked him, humped him and all around loved him.
(middle) - Craig and Bean doing what they do best.
(botton) - Mr. Bean with my niece. I would not normally let him near children but
they had a very unusual bond that no one could explain.
Mr. Bean,
Model Extraordinare
r Sc
ott
(top left) - the Animal Print magazines 2 yr
Birthday photo shoot.
(top right) - Bean as the sexy urban cowboy
for Stray Love.
(botton left) - Bowling for the Stray Love poster.
(bottom right) - Mr. Bean and is beloved Craig
strutting down the runway at Stray Love.
by T
rae
had never considered adopting and older
dog, yet a few years ago I found myself
with a little bundle of piss and vinegar
who I named Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean came to me
as a scrawny, arthritic, gassy, obsessively licking;
nearly blind 10 year old Boston Terrier with absolutely no concept of the term “house trained”. I
was slightly horrified by this smelly old man who
seemed almost hopeless yet still had so much
personality that one couldn’t help but to fall
for him.
In the months to follow Mr. Bean began to
gain weight, and with the help of daily massages, a few tooth extractions and lots of cuddling his health began to improve. His nortorius flatulence didn’t go away - but you can’t
have it all. In no time he had discovered the joys
of Harvey’s (his giant Shepard/lab mix brother)
head. He would continually lick his ears and then...
um...hump his head. It was a sight to see. As strange
as it was, Harvey seems to lavish in the attention.
With all his disgusting smells and habits Mr. Bean
had a way of sneaking into your heart. A number
of my friends found Mr. Bean to be rather...let’s
say...unappealing, yet just as it happened to me he
had that same sneaky effect of endearing himself
though his sheer charm.
Over the next 3 years Mr. Bean became a fixture at
the Animal Print office
and our go to guy for Animal Print photoshoots. He
was willful, and always
demanded a warm lap to cuddle in when he wasn’t hard at work.
In this last year Mr. Bean began to slow down, completely lost his sight and began
wearing diapers. He lost interest in Harvey and most things that brought him joy. The
bed was lowered to the ground because he could no longer jump up and would cry and
cry if he couldn’t get up to sleep under the covers with me.
It was apparent that he was nearing the end of his life with us. Knowing that adopting an older dog would mean a short amount of time together, I was prepared, at least
I thought I was. It’s been a few weeks since Mr. Bean’s passing and I still can’t stop
missing waking up to his squishy little face buried under my neck. He will be truly
missed and certainly never forgotten by anyone who has crossed his path.
tos
I
1993 - 2007
I asked friends who knew Mr. Bean to write some
words about him, and this is what they said:
W
hen I first met Mr. Bean, I thought he
was the most vile, disgusting dog I
had ever met. Soon after our introduction,
we had occasion to sleep together on the
same couch. Mr. Bean snored and farted
all night, but, man, could he cuddle! He
was a wonderful couch-buddy. We slept
like babies that night-- vile, disgusting
babies. Godspeed Mr. Bean! DLV
M
r. Bean was nothing if not determined.
Determined to do absolutely anything
for food, to attack (and maim) any small
animal that he somehow miraculously
outweighed; determined to curl up on your
lap and pollute the air with his frequent
flatulents and very determined to delight
in relentlessly humping his tolerant brother
Harvey in the face. The two were a pair
that somehow complimented and understood each other. The people who loved
Mr. Bean (and there were many) did so
because of his sheer originality and constant ability to amaze...and disgust without
apology. Mr. Bean truly lived and he will
be truly missed.
Traer
I
loved Mr. Bean. He was a fantastic dog of
an unforgettable personality, very loving
and always willing to give kisses.
More than any other dog I have ever met,
Mr. Bean was stubborn and aware of his
needs, likes and dislikes. And he made sure
that everyone was aware of how he felt
about things.
He particularly shined as a fashion model.
He loved to be the center of attention and
was very aware of his most photogenic
angles.
I also loathed him on occasion. This smelly
dog would come everyday from the Animal
Print office to mine, lift his leg and relieve
himself. Always in the same spot - right next
to my feet under my desk.
When he was mad at me (for example if
my dog got a treat but he didn’t) he would
make sure to pee not only on the floor but
also a little on my legs.
I will never forget him. Alexa
In Memory of Mr. Bean
(a haiku)
Small sweet tempered friend,
Your lilac breath moves no more;
In continence rest.
Dave
pho
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kunks ran from Mr. Bean. The fearsome
S
power of his farts were out of all proportion to his tiny little body. The stench would
hit you in the face like an angry fist of filth,
creating an eye-burning, vision-blurring,
bowel-clenching, vomit-inducing stench.
Stephanie should have outsourced Mr.
Bean’s digestive tract to the military. Bean
gas induced blind panic, disorientation,
choking, spluttering and frantic running for
the nearest exit.
Did he lose any dignity during his final
diaper-wearing days? I don’t think so. He
never a gave a crap about what other
people thought. He was never one for
social graces. In fact he farted all the more
when I was around.
I hope you are at peace, Mr. Bean. I hope
that released from the earthly burdens of
blindness, chronic flatulence, arthritis and
incontinence that you are happy and frolicking away like a puppy at your favorite
doggie park in the sky.
Goodbye Mr. Bean.
Julian
M
r. Bean really impressed me with his
relentless affection for Harvey’s ears.
He was a devoted friend.
Molly
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Dig Up Pet Events In Your Neighborhood!
AUGUST
August 18
12th Annual Homeless Animals Day
and Candlelight Vigil will be held
at Rose Larisa Park (across from the
Crescent Park Carousel in Riverside,
RI, on Saturday, August 18, 2007, from
7:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. Defenders of
Animals, Inc., will be celebrating a National Homeless Animals’ Day at Rose
Larisa Park (across from the Crescent
park carousel in Riverside, RI. Defenders of Animals is commemorating
this day to bring attention to the tragic
situation of dog and cat overpopulation
in Rhode Island. The overpopulation
crisis condemns thousands of animals in
Rhode Island every year and millions of
companion animals to death every year
in our country’s animal shelters. Awards
will be presented to individuals for their
acts of humanness toward animals,
including legislative awards to Rhode Island legislators for their role in introducing pro animals bills that have become
law in Rhode Island. The event will also
feature musical entertainment. Defenders of Animals is encouraging the public
to make a day of it by enjoying the
Crescent Park carousel across the street
(the 106 year old masterpiece of Charles
I. D. Looff) and the snack bar. The event
is free and open to the public. Contact
person: Dennis Tabella 738-3710.
SEPTEMBER
September 8
5th Annual “Rescue Ride” to Help
Homeless Cats and Dogs
The 5th Annual Rescue Ride roars to
life on Saturday, September 8, 2007. All
proceeds benefit Friends of the Warwick
Animal Shelter, a 501(c)3 non-profit
humane organization, and will be used
to build a 20' x 50' outdoor play pen for
the shelter dogs at the Warwick Animal
Shelter, and for spay/neuter assistance
and emergency veterinary assistance for
cats and dogs housed at the Warwick
Animal Shelter and in the community.
The Rescue Ride roars to life at 11 AM,
leaving Cazzani Custom Cycles, 55 Budlong Road, Cranston, RI. Motorcyclists
may check-in at 9 AM to 11 AM with
complementary beverages, pastry, pizza
and donuts.
Tickets are $20.00 per person and include a free commemorative, limited edition 2007 Rescue Ride t-shirt and lunch.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at
Cazzani Custom Cycles or the morning
of the ride. Tickets are limited.
Trophies will be awarded in six motorcycle categories (Best Paint, Best
Custom, Most Beautiful, etc).
Rain date is September 15, 2007.
For more information, please visit our
website at www.RescueRide.org or call
401-294-2524.
September 9
Pet Rock Festival
The east Coast’s biggest animal benifit.
Quinsigamond Community College 670
Wes Boylston st. Worcester. Rain Date:
September 16. Visit www.petrockfest.
com or call 508.749.3166 ext. 245
September 15
18th Annual Pet Walk with PARL
Saturday, September 15, 2007, the
Providence Animal Rescue League
(PARL) will put on its 18th Annual
Pet Walk Fundraiser at Roger Williams
Park’s Temple To Music. Pet Walk goes
from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, rain or shine.
Pet Walk benefits the league’s ongoing
efforts to rescue, rehome, and provide
critical care to the Ocean State’s homeless pet population including cats, dogs,
birds, small animals, and a lot more!
In addition to getting a little exercise for
you and your pooch, you can:
• Enjoy live entertainment
• Shop & visit with our exhibitors
• See obedience demonstrations
• Support PARL & its mission
• Try your luck with our raffle
• Play pet games
• Meet other pet lovers
• Learn about pet care
Event Location:
Roger Williams Park Temple To Music
1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI
02907. Visit www.petwalkri.org for more
infomation and to register.
September 15 & 16
Holistic Animal Fair
for more info contact
[email protected] or mail to
P.O. Box 552, Buzzards Bay MA 02532
508-295-7637
September 21 - 23
Healing Touch for Animals ®
Level 1 Workshop - Boston Area.
Sept. 21-23, 2007. Level ll workshopBoston area. Nov. 9-11, 2007.
Contact Jodie Sinclair 617-480-7443 or
BostonMA@healingtouchforanimals.
www.healingtouchforanimals.com
September 22
4th Annual Harvest Fest
The Friends of Attleboro Animal
Shelter is holding its 4th Annual Harvest
Fest on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
Craft fair and yard sale that benefits
the abandoned animals in the Greater
Attleboro area.
Applications for crafters to participate
in this event are currently being accepted. To reserve a 10'x10' space for
$30, please contact Dawnne Greene
at 774-219-2765 or send an email to
[email protected].
Space is limited, and deadline to reserve
is July 15th, 2007.
September 22
1st Anniversary Celebration
of the Grand Opening of Dogs in Harmony Bakery and Park Ave. Puppy’s
843 Reservoir Ave. Cranston, RI
September 29
All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner
The West Warwick Volunteer Services
for Animals will hold an All You Can
Eat Pasta Dinner at the Phenix Sportsman’s Club, 715 Main St. West Warwick
on September 29, 2007 from 5-8 PM.
The menu includes pasta, meatballs,
salad, bread and desert for $7.00 per
person. There will be a Free Door Prize
and a raffle. Come and enjoy a delicious
dinner and help homeless animals! For
more information call Alice at (401)
823-3208.
September 30
Hound Hike
The 11th annual East Greenwich Animal
Protection League Hound Hike is scheduled for Sunday, September 30th, 2007.
Registration is at 12:00 with the hike
at 1:00 p.m. Registration is $20.00 per
hiker. Register early- no later than September 15th for $15.00 per hiker. There
will be pet related venders and lunch will
be provided for registered walkers by
Pinelli/Marra Restaurant Group.
Prizes are given for the top three adult
and child (under 14) money raisers. A
gift bag of goodies for you & your dog
are given for the first 150 to register or
check in the day of the event. Tee shirts
are given if you raise $50.00 or more. A
pet sitting and 5" x 7" photo is given for
those who raise $100.00 or more. Many
contests, giveaways and drawings. For
more information or to receive a pledge
sheet to raise money- please call us at
(401) 885-1158 mailbox 4- fundraising. Or visit our website www.EGAPL.
org. Pledge sheets are also available
at: Stop & Shop, Dave’s, Petco, Critter
hut, Greenwich Bay Animal Hospital,
Ocean State Vet Specialists, De-Tails
Pet Grooming, Allie’s Tack Shop, North
Kingston Animal Hospital.
rain or shine- we use the carousel area.
All dogs must be on a leash.
OCTOBER
October 13
Beagle Bash
Auburn, MA: Saturday, October 13th,
BEAGLE BASH, Theme: Education,
lectures by area veterinarians in the
morning, food, games, raffles and dog
walk in the afternoon. Pre-registration
$10; at the door $15. For more info go
to www.Bonesbeagles.org
October 28
5th Annual Howling Hounds
Dog Walk
The dog walk will take place at Goddard
State Park Carousel
Sign In Begins at 10 AM - Walk at 11AM
Followed by Contests & Prizes:
• Door Prizes
• Dog Costume Prizes
• Special Prizes for the
Top 3 Fundraisers
Pet Related Vendors....
and Much Much More!
Registration Fee: $20.00
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Includes annual dog walk t- shirt, food,
and door prize entry.
Participant Online Registration Form
All Dogs Must Be Leashed & Have
Current Rabies Tag or Certificate
Available
Visit www.rispca.com for more info.
Every Saturday
FISH TALK hosted by the Fish Dr.
- Saturdays on WARL 1320
Every Sunday
Animal Wise
with Alexandar Morgan
12-1 pm on Sundays, on am radio 920
WHJJ his show explores and promotes a
holistic, harmonious relationship
between people and the animals they
share their lives with. Through opinion
pieces, guests and listener questions answered by Alexandra and/or her guest,
many topics will be discussed. Join us!
Pet Care With Dan Simpson
10-11am on 630WPRO listen to
“PET CARE” live with
Dr. Dan Simpson
Every Tuesday
at 12pm “Pick of the Litter”
Thanks to ABC Channel 6, there is
another way to find a new best friend.
Each week, Channel 6 hosts a program
called “Pick of the Litter” that features
adoptable animals from the RISPCA
Would you like
your event listed
in this section?
Event Submission can be sent to:
[email protected]
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HELP WANTED:.
some time petting a cat, or playing
ball with a dog. It’ll make you feel
good and a lonely pet feel great!
Fostering
We are looking for an advertising
Follow-up phone calls
sales person based in RI and Bos- Other opportunities available.
ton . Ideal candidate should posses Please note that the Attleboro
excellent people skills, self motiAnimal Shelter does not euthanize
vated, internet/e-mail knowledge
animals due to space or lack of
and have experience in
resources because of the involveadvertising sales. This position
ment of Friends of Attleboro Animal
can be full or part-time. If you are Shelter. For more information visit:
a salesperson already out on the
http://AttleboroPets.petfinder.com
road this might be a great opportu- or call Dawnne Greene at (774)
nity for you. Call 401.465.2653 to
219-2765.
set up an interview.
photo by Stephanie Georgia
Advertising Sales Rep
Needed for the Animal
Print Magazine
North Providence Animal
Shelter is seeking volunteers over the age of 21 yrs.
Calling All Crafters!
old to walk dogs, cuddle cats and
The Friends of Attleboro Animal
kittens and spend time with all the
Shelter is holding its 4th Annual
animals who are at the shelter
Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 22, 2007. This is a heavily waiting for forever homes. We are
a very small shelter, with only 6
promoted and attended craft fair
dog runs and 12 cat cages. We
and yard sale that benefits the
abandoned animals in the Greater ask that you keep one scheduled
day/night or weekend of your
Attleboro area. Applications for
crafters to participate in this event choice. You can stay an hour or
two or 15 minutes, it’s up to you!
are currently being accepted. To
The shelter is open M-8am-3pm,
reserve a 10’x10’ space for $30,
T-F 8am-10pm and Sat. & Sun.
please contact Dawnne Greene
at 774-219-2765 or send an email 8am-3pm Please contact Larna
Grossi for more details and to
to [email protected]
<mailto:DawnneGreene@comcast. schedule an informal interview at
401-231-2043. Thank you!
net> . Space is limited, and deadline to reserve is July 15th, 2007.
NEEDED
Alicia and Ludo Dog
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Alicia: Great friends, Guinness and the day off.
Ludo: If everyone who pet me would give me a treat
What is your most endearing quality?
Alicia: I’m unbearably witty
Ludo: Um, maybe the way I cock my head back and
forth when people talk to me
Is there anything that embarrasses you?
Alicia: Honestly, answering questions about myself for
print is topping the list right now
Ludo: Clearly, you haven’t seen me from behind.
Could someone get me some pants!
What is it that you dislike most?
Alicia: Instant oatmeal
Ludo: When the cat tries to sit in my Mom’s lap
What is your greatest fear?
Alicia: millipedes
Ludo: Inflatable snowmen and bushes that are vaguely
human shaped
Where is your favorite place on earth?
Alicia: Home, in bed with Lu-dogs and Miss Kitty
Ludo: In bed, with Mom...but not with the cat!
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED:
Animal Lovers Needed to
Volunteers with Friends of Attleboro
Animal Shelter
The Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter values its volunteers
tremendously. Without them, FAAS
could not rescue and find forever
homes for nearly 400 abandoned
pets each year.
FAAS currently needs reliable
animal lovers (16 and older) to
volunteer and pitch in wherever it’s
needed most. Current volunteer
activities include:
General cleaning & cat care
Training/socializing: Come spend
DONATIONS
NEEDED
Towels and blankets are
needed for our companion
animals that are boarded. Sassy,
Charlotte, Nena, and Pete would
very much appreciate your help at
this time.
So far, there are drop-off locations in Warwick, Providence,
East Providence, Cranston, etc.
We can also arrange items to be
picked up. Please contact us at
this email: defendersanimals@aol.
com or call (401) 738-3710.
Thank you for your continous help!
Dennis
www.defendersofanimals.org
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