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umor has it that spring is
Published by:
just around the corner. I’m
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Editor:
not going to lie...I cannot wait!
Stephanie Georgia
After my intern Lana and I spent
Assistant Editors:
Readers Choice, I began to find
Harvey
Simon the Sinister
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myself dreaming of warmer days.
Graphic Design
You’ll understand once you see
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Stephanie Georgia
some of the winners yourself.
Contributors:
days tallying the TOP DOG
Discovering that Block Island won for “Best Dog Friendly Getaway” (and trust me, it
really is), and being reminded of the amazing outdoor pet friendly fitness and doggie
yoga classes, outdoor restaurants and great upcoming events, you’ll be living in that
land of longing too. But, luckily...warmer days really are on there way and even the
most devout snow bunny will be feeling that extra kick in their step very soon.
Speaking of an extra kick in their step, we are delighted to announce our Cover
Contest Winner is “Chesterfield Boots” a Harlequin Dane and Wire-haired Griffon
mix. The handsome Chesterfield was by far one of the most lively 18 year old dogs I’ve
ever met. In fact, I’ve never met an 18 year old dog and now that I have, I’m amazed at
his exuberance. After meeting his dog mom Lalania, I’m convinced that her remarkable
care of him over the years has more than contributed to his long life and health.
On a more somber note, another dog who has touch hundreds if not thousands of
lives has passed away after a battle with Cancer. Marvelous Marvin, who is best known
as the mascot of the RISPCA and creator of Marvin’s Fund, lead an amazingly full life.
His owner Dr. Finocchio has written a beautiful tribute to Marvin (see page 27) which
is both touching and inspiring. Marvin was more than your average dog, he was truly
“marvelous”.
Lana Linscott
Joelle Spinelli
Mike Fink
Katenna Jones
Dr. Finocchio
Kristin Bradly
Chesterfield
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On The Cover
Model:
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Dog Contest Winner...and yes,
he’s 18 years old!
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Locally and Around The Globe…
Guinness
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‘World’s
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Meet George, the long, tall,
drink of water and new holder
of the title: World’s Tallest Dog.
Standing at more than seven
feet from head to tail and
weighing almost 250 pounds,
Giant George owns the record, Guinnes World Records. The Great Dane,
owned by David Nasser, hails from Tucson, Arizona. He’s also the “Tallest
Dog Ever,” according to Guinness. Among others, George beat out
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Congratulations To This Years
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Cover Dog Winner!
We are thrilled to announce that the winner of
our cover dog contest goes to Chesterfield Boots!
We are not exaggerating
when we say this was a
VERY difficult decision.
We fell in love with
each and every entry,
but as we slowly
agonized over who
should take the cover,
Chesterfield seemed
to stay on all of our
minds. It is not only
impressive that he is 18 years old and still thriving
but he seems to have truly lived the life of a vibrant and
deserving pup who we feel exhibits all the
qualities we love: happiness, spirit, charm and
personality. And boy...did he have personality!
As part of winning the coveted cover spot on
this issue, shot by Fetching Photography: www.
fetchingphoto.com, Chesterfield and his mom
Lalania also win a $300 gift certificate donated
by the beautiful PAW HOUSE INN, which has 2
amazing locations in Vermont. You can find out more
about them at www.pawhouseinn.com.
Chesterfield also got to take home a special St. Patrick’s Day
tie set donated by the folks at www.doggiedesign.com. He
was sporting the striped version from their spring collection
for the shoot...and I must say, he looks adorable!
Now we don’t want the rest of you to feel left out, so in the
next few weeks we will be posting all of your entries online
for the world to see, because we truly believe every entry
was worthy of winning! Thank you to all the wonderful pet
moms and dads for sharing your special bond with us!
We also wanted to mention that Chesterfield and his mom
Lalania would like their donation (a portion of the entrance
fee) to be donated to Sanctuary Animal Refuge: www.
sanctuaryanimalrefuge.org. Palena Dorsey, the founder
and owner of this Sanctuary, takes in the “lost cause”
animals no one else will or can handle. She rehabilitates them and usually finds wonderful homes for
them; but when they cannot go to a home, they live a
happy and socialized life on the Sanctuary with other
animals, who they are compatible with, in groups so
they are never lonely.
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This is Plaid: “One of the
responsibilities of having a dog is
picking up it’s poop and one of the secret
pleasures of being a dog is watching you
do it! Stripe and I think it’s pretty darn
funny!”
“Speak for yourself Plaid”, Stripe here:
“Now you can pick up our poop and help
the environment at the same time with
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We Asked And You Told Us!
ANNOUNCING THE 2009
TOP DOG
WINNERS!
Best (official) Dog Park
1st: Warwick City Park
2nd: Barrington Dog Park
3rd: Gano Street Dog Park
Best (unofficial) Dog Park
Best Doggie Daycare
1st: Goddard Memorial State Park
2nd: Chase Farm, Lincoln, RI
3rd: Lincoln Woods State Park
4th: Woods behind the Lincoln School
5th: Brown University Stadium Parking Lot
(grassy area)
Best Place to take you Dog
for a Swim
1st: Goddard Memorial State Park
2nd: Narragansett Beach (off season)
3rd: Colt State Park
1st: MetroPet Dog Center: See Page 7
2nd: Off the Leash Doggie Daycare: See Page 2
3rd: Alexandra Morgan’s Animal School: See
Page 6
Best Overnight Boarding Kennel
Off The Leash
(Ralph Gasbarro)
1st: Nick-A-Nees: See Page 31
2nd: O’Briens Pub
3rd: The Canfield House (porch)
Best Groomer
1st: ZPUP Dog Spa & Boutique: See Page 23
2nd Place Tie: RI Animal Medical Center/Four
Paws Pet Resort: See Page 8
2nd Place Tie: Four Paws Grooming
3rd: Stars They Are
Best Pet Friendly Outdoor
Restaurant
1st: Julian’s: See Page 25
2nd: India Restaurant
3rd: Garden Grille Cafe
1st: Coffee Exchange
2nd: Starbucks in Wayland Square
3rd: Seven Stars Bakery
Best Self – Dog Wash
Seven Stars Bakery
(Andy & Eli)
1st: ZPUP Dog Spa & Boutique: See Page 23
2nd: Duncan’s Doggie Wash
3rd: Puppy La Pew
Best Dog Bakery (manufacturer)
1st: Jack’s Snacks: See Page 11
2nd: Tail Waggers: See Page 7
3rd: Gracie’s Gourmet Goodies: See Page 20
Best Pet Friendly Book Store
1st: Books on the Square
2nd: A Novel Idea
3rd: Myopic Books
Best Dog Bakery (storefront)
1st: Dogs in Harmony: See Page 13
2nd: Jack’s Snacks: See Page 11
3rd: A Leg Up Bowtique & Bakery
Best Dog Walking/Pet
Sitting Service
1st: Scratch and Sniff: See Page 7
2nd: Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC:
See Page 21
3rd: I’ll Do It: See Page 22
Best Dog Friendly Getaway
1st: Block Island, RI
2nd: Cape Cod, MA
3rd: Provincetown, MA
Best Pet Friendly Bar
Best Pet Friendly Coffee Shop
1st: Off the Leash Doggie Daycare: See Page 2
2nd: Delmyra Kennels: See Page 16
3rd: RI Animal Medical Center/Four Paws Pet
Resort: See Page 8
Scratch & Sniff
Dog Excursions
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Best Dog Trainer
1st: Great Dog K9 Training: See Page 4
2nd: Alexandra Morgan’s Animal School:
See Page 6
3rd Place Tie: Off The Leash Doggie Daycare
(Ralph Gasbarro): See Page 2
3rd Place Tie: Dynamic Dog Training Services:
See Page 22
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Best Pet Boutique
1st: Park Ave Puppy’s
2nd: Shaggy Chic Pet
Boutique: See Page 11
3rd: Plaid & Stripe Pet Store:
See Page 9
Treats your best friend can’t resist.
A 2008 & 2009 TOP DOG Winner
“#1 Best Dog Bakery (manufacturer)” & “Best Dog Bakery ”
Best Place for Agility
Training
1860 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 401.467.2601
1st: Canine Mastery:
See Page 21
2nd: K9 Connection:
See Page 11
3rd: Delmyra Kennels:
See Page 16
Shaggy Chic
Pet Boutique
Best Board & Train Facility
K9 Connection
The Complete
K9 Training Facility
1st: Solid K9 Training: See Page 15
2nd: Alexandra Morgan’s
Animal School: See
Page 6
3rd: K9 Instincts Inc.
Best Dog & Human
Group Fitness Class
1st: Method Fitness – Dog/
Human Boot Camp:
See Page 9
2nd: All That Matters –
Doggie Yoga
Method Fitness
Best Invisible Fence
Company
1st: Moriarty’s Invisible
Fence: See Back Page
2nd: K-9 Contain & Train
3rd: East Bay Pet Fence
Best Vet/Vet Practice
1st: Providence River Animal
Hospital: See Page 15
2nd: VCA Povar Animal
Hospital
3rd: RI Animal Medical
Center/Four Paws Pet
Resort: See Page 8
ZPUP’S Dog
Wash Area
Continued on page 12.
Warwick, RI 401.737.2870
www.k-9connection.net
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2009
Continued from Page 11
Best 24 Hour Emergency
Vet Hospital
1st: Ocean State Veterinary
Specialists: See Page 3
2nd: Mass-RI Veterinary E.R. Inc
3rd: Emergency Veterinary
Services of RI Inc
Best Holistic Vet/Veterinary Practice
1st: Wolf Rock Animal Health Center: See Page 21
2nd: Sharon R. Doolittle DMV, Inc.
3rd: Crowing Hen Veterinary Homeopathy, LLC:
See Page 12
Best Pet Crematorium/Aftercare Facility
1st: Final Gift Pet Cremation Services: See Page 18
2nd: Angel View Pet Cemetery: See Page 35
3rd: Pet Memorial Park
Best Pet Acupuncturist
Classical Homeopathy For
Large And Small Animals
Crowing Hen
VETERINARY HOMEOPATHY
401.568.4154
Laurie Lofton, DVM, CVH
113 Joe Sweet Rd. Chepachet, RI
DOESN’T YOUR PET DESERVE
PURRRFECT PET SITTING?
1st: Wolf Rock Animal Health Center: See Page 21
2nd: Sharon R. Doolittle DMV, Inc.
3rd: Healing Paws
Best Veterinary
Rehabilitation Center
1st: Healing Paws
2nd: Tufts
3rd: RI K-9 Rehab
Best Animal Massage Therapist
1st: P
eace Dog Canine Care Services: See Page 12
2nd: Zendog Canine Massage at K9
Connection: See Page 11
3rd: Healing Paws
Best Pooper Scooper Service
1st: DoodyCalls: See Page 29
2nd: Kanine Kleenup
3rd: Doggie Doos of Rhode Island
Best Local Pet Photographer
1st: T raer Scott Photography:
See Page 29
2nd: Maria Giannini Photography
3rd: Zendog Pet Portraits at K9
Connection: See Page 11
DoodyCalls
Best Pet Illustrator/Painter
1st: M
arvelous Marvin (RIP):
See Page 27
2nd: Laurie Lynn Lawton:
See Page 30
3rd: William Schaff
Best Reptile Supply Store
1st: Regal Reptiles
2nd: Rumford Pet Center
3rd: PetSmart
401-385-9826
[email protected]
Insured and Bonded
Laurie Lynn
Lawton
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Best Bird Supply Store
EDAT
1st: Jungle Junction: See Page 14
2nd: Rumford Pet Center
3rd: Petco
Best Aquarium Store
1st: Aqua-Life Aquarium: See Page 14
2nd: Rumford Pet Center
3rd: Petco
Jungle Junction
Best Pet Supply Store
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1st: Petco
2nd: PetSmart
3rd: Rumford Pet Center
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Best Vacuum Cleaner
1st: Dyson
2nd: Oreck
3rd: Hoover
Aqua-Life Aquarium
Best Pet Friendly Hotel/Inn
(any location)
1st: The Lazy Dog Inn
2nd: The Paw House Inn
3rd: Providence Marriott Downtown
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Best Place to Meet
Single Pet Lovers
1st: Blackstone Blvd
2nd: City Dog Parks
3rd: Whole Foods Pet Isle
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1st: Ann Martelle – Positive
New Beginnings Holistic Center
2nd: Chuck Cockrane – The Silver Willow
3rd: Noreen – Psychic Kitty
Best Dog Food
Dogs in Harmony
The Bakery That Has Gone To The Dogs!
1st: Wellness
2nd: Solid Gold
3rd: Blue Buffalo
1417 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI
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934-3647
Sun 10-2, Mon/Tue/Wed 10-5, Thur/Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
Best Cat Food
1st: Wellness
2nd: Iams
3rd: Alexandra Morgan’s Natural
Homemade Diet: See Page 6
Voted #1 Dog Bakery
Animal Print Magazine’s 2008
2009 Top Dog
Best Dog Toy
Organic Dog Treats &
Fresh Baked Pastries
1st: Kong
2nd: Tennis ball
3rd: Nylabone
(baked in our store - stop in for a “bite”)
Best Volunteer Group/Shelter/
Rescue
Eco-friendly & Locally Made Products
1st: RISPCA
2nd: Providence Animal Rescue League
(PARL)
3rd: Potter League for Animals
Quality Dog/Cat Food
Continued on page 16.
Addiction Canidae
California Naturals Dr. Harvey’s
EVO Evangers (cat food)
Fromm Merrick Orijen Solid Gold
Taste of the Wild Wysong
{14Wandering Tails} by Mike Fink a dog in hawaii
M
ark Twain claimed that in his travels
around the world, he had never seen
a prospect, a valley view, to rival the
majesty and beauty of this spot in Honolulu,
and there I was. A red dog--her teats told me she
either had, or was about to have, a litter of pups. A
squad car tried to catch her: stray mongrels are not
welcome in Oahu! Poor thing: she couldn’t quite
decide whether to choose the comfort of human
company or the safety of her own lair atop this cliff
in the chill air. And she knew how to move a few
steps out of reach, until her pursuers gave up and
took off. Then, another marvelous sight came dramatically into
focus (although I had no camera to capture the moment). It was
a happy hen! She was surrounded by her brood of chicks, not
newborn fledglings but lively and cheeping creatures, “the Lord’s
tiny poultry.” Oops, one of the hatchlings seems to have gotten
away, causing a flurry of maternal concern. She seems to have sent
the siblings on a hunt for the lost soul. They scattered, regrouped,
were counted in a bird-census, and the flock-family vanished into
the valley, cheerfully, busily, triumphantly, gloriously.
I had been reading Jonathan Foer Safran’s diatribe against farm
factories, in which the hen is in prison and her young are debeaked, declawed, and confined to a windowless and crowded
penitentiary. Compare their lot in “life” with the magnificent
landscape of the 50th state.
You may know that Hawaii was a monarchy, and the rulers of
the islands were large folk, good-looking and friendly but also
fierce in battle. When the last reigning royal, Lily, was forced to
abdicate to accomodate mainland American business interests
and political lobbyists, she was sentenced to solitary confinement
in her own palace! (President Grover Cleveland made an honest
effort to liberate her and restore her throne, but the senate would
not permit the gesture).
And so, my point is, that volcanic, biblical Eden where pets are
free as the breeze to flourish and choose their fates merits not
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thank you Animal Print Readers.
We carry:
• T he largest selection of
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• T he largest selection of Toys
and Cages in the area
• S
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Thank you to all of our wonderful clients
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- Dr. Jane Linden, DVM, and the staff at the Providence River Animal Hospital
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a dog in hawaii
Continued from page 14
only delight in the climate but also respect for its own separate
traditions rooted in nature as well as nurture. Next year I am
planning a course on birds, pet birds in cages and books as well
as migrating, traveling birds, omens for our future, reminders of
our past, and wondrous subjects for our arts as well as sciences.
My winter’s journey to Hawaii was my research voyage, and I file
this report on the birds, the dogs, the monk seals, and the plain
pigeons and doves. I saw a golden plover on the grave of Ernie
2009
Continued from Page 13
Pyle, the famous and beloved World War II journalist-hero. I was
accompanied from the airport to the hotel by a zebra mourning
dove, which perched, also, on the wrought iron fence of my room’s
terrace balcony. I found another peaceful dove perching on a
torpedo at Pearl Harbor, the ritual remnants of the museum to the
day of infamy. Keep your eye on the birds and the beasts and history comes alive in its full irony, ambiguity, and allegory. *
Best Local Website
Best National Pet Magazine
Best Pet Event
Thank You To Everyone who
voted and support local business
in Rhode Island and SE MA!
Voting for this year will begin
shortly...visit us online at
www.theanimalprint.com
to cast your vote!
1st: The Animal Print Magazine
(thank you!)
2nd: RISPCA
3rd: Petfinder
1st: Pet Walk, PARL
2nd: RI Pet Show: See Page 26
3rd: Howling Hounds Walk, RISPCA
Best Local Pet Magazine
1st: The Animal Print Magazine
(yes, shameless self promotion!)
1st: The Bark Magazine
2nd: Dog Fancy Magazine
3rd: Whole Dog Journal
Delmyra
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• State of the Art Facilities
• Cat Boarding in our seperate Cattery
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Thank you Animal Print Readers for Voting for us.
Voted #1 Overnight Boarding Facility
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The Animal Print
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holding our first writing contest,
looking for the best all-around
canine/pet centric short story we
can find.
Rules:
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1.The entry must be pet-centric, written from the human point
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contain any instances of cruelty or abuse, and must position the
pet as an integral part of the story, not simply as a peripheral
plot device. Entries may not exceed 2,000 words; those over
this word count will be disqualified.
2. By participating in the contest, entrant certifies that his/her
entry is original, has not been previously published or won any
award, and does not contain any material that would violate or
infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyrights,
trademarks or rights of privacy or publicity.
3. One (1) will have his/her entry published in a future issue of
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4. The Animal Print will accept only electronically submitted entries sent to [email protected]. The document
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page. Entries will not be acknowledged, and those sent as hard
copies will not be considered or returned.
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Two Disabled Kittens On A Mission
Written by Lana Linscott Photos by Struminsky Photography
Each year millions of abandoned pets enter animal shelters. While these humane
agencies try to maintain an ever-increasing population of needy animals, too many
healthy, sweet pets are euthanized. The Cat Adoption Team Services (CATS) of
East Providence, along with their inspirational kitten mascots, Nhay and San, are
attempting to cut the cat overpopulation problem off at the source by educating
the community on the importance of spaying and neutering cats.
In 2006, Rhode Island passed a law requiring cat owners to spay or neuter their
pets, but there are many pet owners who do not abide by this law. Whether the
disregard comes from ignorance or fear of high costs, it is resulting in more
unwanted litters and homeless cats. Such was the case with Nhay and San,
two innocent kittens born into a home where they were not wanted or cared for.
Nhay, an outgoing and lovable Siamese kitten, was born with Radial Hyperplasia. This is a mutation where there are almost no bones in the front paws and the
paws appear to be attached to the elbow. This mutation was most likely the result of her
mother’s age and over breeding. Her brother San was born a healthy and
affectionate little boy, but fell victim to abuse and neglect when he was stepped on and
left with a broken hind leg, shattered knee, and a broken tail and hip. Even after such
a horrific injury he was never taken
to a vet. As a result, he can only walk
on three of his legs while dragging the
now deformed leg along.
The first few weeks of Nhay and San’s
life were filled with maltreatment
and neglect. They were never going
to receive the medical attention or
even the basic care they required.
Their owner left them in such a dire
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state that there were few who would take on the responsibility of caring
for these two disabled kittens. It was CATS, who stepped in and saved
Nhay and San from becoming just another statistics of unwanted and
euthanized animals. The board members of CATS were so impressed by
Nhay and San’s perseverance and inspiring ability to survive, even with
their disabilities, that they knew this unique pair were the perfect poster
kittens for CATS spay and neuter cause.
CATS hopes that Nhay and San’s story will help educate the community
on the importance of spaying and neutering cats and other household
pets, so that no animal will have to endure the suffering they experienced. The energetic pair will also be visiting rehabilitation facilities to
inspire both children and adults who struggle with disabilities of their
own When not out inspiring others, Nhay and San are finally getting the
unconditional love and attention they deserve from their new mom Rita
Falaguerra, Chairwoman of CATS, and her husband.
If you would like more information on low cost spay and neuter facilities
in the area visit CATS website at www.catadoption.us/. You may also
meet Nhay and San in person at the RI Pet Show on Saturday,
March 6th at the Defenders of Animals booth in the Rhode Island
Convention Center.
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{22Behavior} By Katenna Jones, Sc.M, Associate CAAB, CABC, CPDT
DOG BITE
Prevention for Kids
As spring approaches, both kids and dogs will be spending more and more time outdoors.
While this can be a fun and exciting time of year, the likelihood of dog bites is much greater. It is
important to make sure that both kids and dogs are safe, to ensure that spring is fun for everyone.
What Can Parents Do?
Educate Your Children
Studies have found that the number one dog-bite prevention measure is
education. Children who understand how to act around dogs, how to
play with dogs, when to leave dogs alone and how to properly meet a dog
are much less likely to be bitten. To address this need, American Humane
has created American Humane KIDS: Kids Interacting with Dogs Safely™
http://www.americanhumane.org/human-animal-bond/programs/
humane-education/kids-education-project.html, a dog-bite prevention
program specifically for children ages 4 to 7.
Supervise Your Children
Unsupervised children may innocently wander too close to a dangerous
situation. Eighty-eight percent of fatal dog attacks among 2-year-olds
occurred when the child was left unsupervised. Supervision of children,
especially around dogs, is one way to help ensure they are safe.
Dog Training Services
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Specializing in:
Shelter Pit Bull and
Bull Breed Dogs
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Obedience Instructor
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Safe Rules Of Behavior For Kids
Don’t Treat A Dog Unkindly
• Never hit, kick, slap or bite a dog or pull on his ears, tail or paws.
Don’t Bother A Dog When She Is Busy
•Never bother dogs with puppies or dogs that are playing with or
guarding toys, eating or sleeping. Always leave service dogs alone
while they are working.
Don’t Approach A Dog You Don’t Know
• Never approach a dog that is tied up, behind a fence or in a car.
• If you find an animal, call the police or Animal Control for help.
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• If you want to meet a dog, first ask the owner for permission. If the owner
Train And Socialize Your Dog
says it’s OK, hold out your hand in a fist for the dog to sniff. If he’s interested, Be sure your dog interacts with and has good manners around all
you can give him a little scratch under the chin (not over the head) and
members of the family, the public and other animals. Basic training is
say hello.
as important for the owner as it is for the dog, and socialization is the
key to a well-adjusted adult dog. It is essential that puppies between
Do Be Calm
•A
lways talk in a quiet voice or whisper, no shouting, and take a “time out” 8 and 16 weeks old be exposed to a variety of people, places, dogs and
other animals. As dogs age, do your best to continue their exposure
if you feel angry or frustrated.
to these things to ensure that they are well socialized throughout
Do Be Still
their lives.
• If a loose dog approaches you, stand still like a tree. Keep your hands at your
Restrain Your Dog
sides, and stay quiet and calm. Look away from the dog.
Twenty-four percent of fatal dog attacks involved loose dogs that were
•If you are on the ground, curl up into a ball, like a rock. Keep your knees to
off their owner’s property. For Dogs that are allowed to roam loose
your chest and your hands over your ears. Stay quiet and calm. Look down
outside the yard may perceive your entire neighborhood as their
at your knees, not at the dog.
“territory” and may defend it aggressively. By obeying leash laws and
• Always make slow movements, set things down carefully and don’t run
taking care to properly fence your yard, you will not only be respecting
when you’re around dogs, as this gets them excited and they may accidently
the laws in your community, but you will also be helping keep your dog
hurt you.
safe from cars, other dogs and unforeseen dangers.
What Can Dog Owners Do?
Spay Or Neuter Your Dog
Neutering reduces aggression, especially in males. Un-neutered dogs are more
than 2.6 times more likely to bite than neutered dogs. Female dogs in heat
and nursing moms are much more dangerous than spayed females, and their
behavior can be unpredictable. Talk to your veterinarian to schedule an
appointment, or contact your local humane organization or animal shelter
for information on low-cost spay/neuter assistance.
Supervise Your Dog
Dogs left on their own may feel uncertain and defensive, or even overly confident, and this poses risks to your dog, as well as to other people and dogs.
Unchain Your Dog
Chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite. Tethering or chaining
dogs increases their stress, protectiveness and vulnerability, thereby
increasing the potential for aggression. Fencing is the better solution.
Katenna Jones is a Humane Educator and Animal
Behaviorist for American Humane and works out of our
Education office in Rhode Island. She earned her Master’s
Degree from Brown University where she studied animal
behavior, learning, and cognition and she is an Associate
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a Certified Animal
Behavior Consultant, and Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
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Dig Up Pet Events In Your
MARCH
Saturday and Sunday,
March 6th - 7th, 2010
The 17th Annual Rhode Island Pet
Show & TICA Cat Show
WHERE: Rhode Island Convention
Center1 Sabin Street Providence, RI
SHOW HOURS:
Saturday, 11am to 6pm
Sunday, 11am to 6pm
TICKETS:
$8 Adults, $7 Seniors, 12 & under $4
The Pet Show is an incredibly popular
and worthwhile event. Rhode Island’s
love of animals certainly shows judging
by the numbers of people who come
back every year. Look for the official
show brochure in the February issue of
the Animal Print Magazine.
See Page 13 for more info.
Saturday, March 13th
The Potter League Pet
Loss Support Group
The next monthly meeting is March
13th at 2pm. There is NO fee to attend
but pre registration is required. This
program provides supportive help for
those who have been touched by the loss
of a pet, anticipating the loss of a pet,
or dealing with the difficult decision of
euthanasia. For more information or for
immediate support, please email jillh@
potterleague.org or call Jill at
846-8276 ext. 122.
Wednesday, March 17th
Potter Pet University
Care & Keeping of Pet Birds
Lisa Dowaliby, Certified Veterinary
Technician specializing in exotic pets
and pet birds, will provide information
about pet birds and what it takes to
care for them properly. Cockatiels, love
birds, parakeets to name a few...bring
your questions for Lisa.
RSVP to Amy at [email protected] or 401.846.8276 ext. 118
Potter Pet University is free of charge,
donations cheerfully accepted.
Saturday, March 20th
Spring/Easter Bazzar
The Pet Refuge is holding a Spring/
Easter Bazaar at the Cold Spring
Community Center, Beach Street,
Wickford. Donations are greatly
appreciated and can be dropped off
on Friday, March 19th from 1-8 PM
at the Cold Spring Community Center or at the Pet Refuge Monday thru
Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
For more information, please call
the Pet Refuge at 294-1115.
Sunday, March 21st
Bulldog Club of NE
Sanctioned Match Show
Judge: Mr. Peter J. Festa
Judging begins at 12:30 pm
Entries taken from 9:15 am to 12:30
pm. Join us for the EASTER
COSTUME PARADE. Price of
admission includes lunch and entry.
Admission: Adults: $7 Kids 5-12: $4
under 5 free. For more info about
showing your dog contact Ed Kozatek
with any questions at 401-723-9306
LOCATION: Canine Mastery
102-A Pond Street, Seekonk, MA
Saturday March 27th
7th Annual Furr-Ball!
On March 27 the Moose Lodge will
be cooking up their great meatballs
for the 7th year! Come down, and
enjoy a fantastic spaghetti and meatball dinner, listen to wonderful music
and try your luck at the raffle tables!
All proceeds will benefit the Attleboro
Friends of Pets. For more info or to
purchase tickets visit www.faaspets.org
or call 508.761.5617
APRIL
Wednesday April 7
Live Seminar On Real World Dog
Training With Award-Winning
Dog Trainer Jeff Gellman
Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training,
is enlivening Providence with another
exciting and informative dog
training seminar, on Wednesday April
7, 2010, from 6 - 8 pm, at The
Westin Providence! There will be
major focus and instruction on
Intense Heeling, Intense Recall,and
Problem-Solving for the Top Five
Behavioral Issues. Following the seminar will be a cocktail hour including
a cash bar and appetizers, with the
opportunity to meet with Jeff and ask
your questions directly. For more info
or to purchase tickets visit: http://
whatwouldjeffdo.eventbrite.com/ or
call 401.527.6354
Saturday, April 10th
6th Annual Breakfast & Raffle to
Help Homeless Cats and Dogs
Friends of the Warwick Animal
Shelter will hold its sixth annual
Breakfast & Raffle on Saturday April
10, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
at the Norwood Baptist Church, 48
Budlong Avenue, Warwick, RI.
Available now, tickets are $7.00 each
and $3.00 each for children under
6 years old. To purchase tickets in
advance, to donate a raffle prize or
for more information, please call
401-467-2692 or 401-738-6322. All
proceeds will benefit Friends of the
Warwick Animal Shelter.
Saturday, April 17th
Poodle Rescue of New England
fundraising event
Who: Vance Gilbert What: Benefit
Neighborhood!
Concert for Poodle Rescue of
New England. 7:00 PM Where:
Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant
and Music Club 17 Holland St,
Davis Square, Somerville MA
Cost: $20. Tickets: In advance
at http://poodlerescuene.org/
and at the door the night of
the show.
MAY
Check our website for daily event
updates www.theanimalprint.com!
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visit www.parl.org or call
(401) 421-1399.
WEEKLY
Sunday, May 2nd
The Providence Animal
Rescue League’s
PET WALK 2010
This year the Pet Walk is
Spring-Bound! After 21 successful years of hosting our signature
event, Pet Walk, in September,
we are moving it to the spring!
On Sunday, May 2nd at Goddard State Park, Pet Walk 2010
will offer community fun and
games with family, friends and
dogs (with a few new surprises
in store for you)! For more info
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{In Memory}
Written by Dr. Finocchio
Saying goodbye to an old friend.
“Marvin”
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Marvin was twice homeless, lonely and unwanted; once because his first owners no
longer had time for him and his second family,
I use the word family loosely here, no longer
wanted him because of his limp. He lived in
cage 15 at the RISCA, a cinder block kennel
for months waiting for his second chance for
doing nothing wrong until our eyes met one
morning. I knew at that moment by the look,
he was going to become my dog forever. Had
I not adopted Marvin he may never have had
a second chance having been rejected twice
in his life and burdened with a disability?
Little did I know what would lie ahead for
the both of us? My only thoughts at the time were that he would be a good family dog
and companion for both my wife and me. My wife had been attacked by a large dog as
a child and naturally had a hidden fear of dogs. At first my wife was hesitant for good
reason not to have a 94 pound big black strange dog live with us. With my son Tim’s
persistence, we decided to give it a shot and on Thanksgiving Day, 2002 Marvin came
home for dinner as our 15th invited guest and has never left. In most scenarios, taking a strange dog home to a household of strange people on a festive holiday is not the
most sensible thing to do. In Marvin’s case it was the only thing to do. I learned that
Thanksgiving Day, he was a very special dog.
What he accomplished in the seven years we shared together is astonishing. Marvin
had a private meeting with the Gov. of our state, met two sitting mayors, Cicilline and
Laffey and was an invited guest to Presidential Candidate Hilary Clinton’s fundraiser
here in Rhode Island. At the event Marvin ‘paw’sented one of his paintings to Mrs.
Clinton. He was the Nations Top Therapy Dog in 2009, acknowledged by the state
legislature for his benevolent service to those less fortunate and has received dozens of
awards for his community service. He was featured in Women’s World Magazine, The
National Inquirer, featured in two books, “To The Rescue”, written by Elise Lufkin
and “Angel Dogs With a Mission”, written by Allen & Linda Anderson and appeared
on the cover of The Animal Print Magazine. Marvin appeared on many TV and radio
programs and was a special guest at Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camp in Connecticut. Marvin had many personal requests to visit sick people at their homes or in
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the hospital and fulfilled every request. He had several children
with special needs visit him weekly at the RISPCA who took
him for walks, rubbed his belly or who were entertained by the
15 tricks he would perform for them. You would often find him
hiding under the huge circular table in the auditorium as the
children prepared treats for the pets at the shelter hoping for a
few to reach him which they often did with a little help from his
friends. These made for good stories but what he did behind the
camera and newsprint was the things that he enjoyed the most
and who he truly was.
In seven years he visited over 110 different schools, hospitals,
nursing homes, day care centers, libraries, summer camps and
after school programs hoping to put a smile on a forgotten face
in a nursing home, hope in the eyes of an inner city child or
inspire a sick child at Hasbro Children’s Hospital to never give
up the fight. His Stranger Is Danger Program taught children to
be aware of strangers. He helped over 1,500 elderly and disabled
pet owners keep their pets through the Marvin Fund, www.
marvinfund.org that was created in 2003. Had it not been for
Marvin, many of these unfortunate people would not have been
able to keep their pets. His fund helped save hundreds of shelter
pets just like him get a second chance that otherwise would never have had a chance. Marvin raised over $165,000.00 from the
proceeds of his book “Marvelous Marvin” and the paintings he
created, MarvArt, with his marvelous tail that never ceased to
stop wagging even at the very end. One of Marvin dear friends,
Maxwell Mays, Rhode Island’s consummate artist personally invited Marvin to be part of an art exhibit entitled Fins, Feathers
and Fur, a first for a dog. The prestigious Rhode Island Water
Color Society made Marvin an
honorary member, the first
dog ever to receive
that distinction.
Marvin’s works
were displayed
every fall at
the Scituate Art Festival where he ‘paw’sonally greeted many
of his friends with his tail brush.
During our six years as Delta Society Pet Partners, Marvin
brought me to the other side of the tracks and introduced me
to the world of loneliness, sickness, disability, hopelessness and
deprivation. He taught me that doing the little things meant
the most to those who had the least. To the world he was just
someone, a shelter dog, but to the many unfortunate people he
helped in some special way when no one else would he was the
world to them. He taught me that people complicate their lives
and fail to cherish how fortunate they are at day’s end. I never
once forgot about how fortunate I was once Marvin entered my
life. I also realized that my once hoped to be family dog had a
much larger family and that I would have to share him and that
he was no longer belonged just to us.
They say time heals all things but I doubt it will heal it completely. There are so many people to thank who were a part of
his life. The doctors who took care of him, the thousands of
children he became friends with, his close family at the RISPCA, especially Lisa, Jeff, Kayla, Megan, Mona, Bill, Emma, the
RISPCA staff, the thousands of donors who made the Marvin
Fund possible and the throngs of visitors who came to the shelter to meet him. Often times when I was out in public with him,
they knew Marvin but hardly anyone knew me.
Marvin was diagnosed with cancer in March of 2009 and was
successfully operated on. Unfortunately the growth was malignant and over the course of 10 months invaded his liver and
lungs. We were told in November after an ultrasound examination that we would only have him for 3-6 months.
As the month of December passed it was evident he was slowing down. On his last day of work at the shelter, I noticed
he had minor difficulty getting into my car when we left
to go home. He came to work with me for seven years
and made the ride to and from work enjoyable. It
was quality time spend even though he fell asleep
with his head on my lap when he sat in the front
seat with me.
On the night I brought Marvin to the middle of
Rainbow Bridge and before I helped him over to the
other side, I caught his last breath in my hand and
it took mine away and as I felt the last beat of his
heart it broke mine. I have memories for a life
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Brooklyn is a 10 month old Pitbull with
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bulls, Brooklyn has a lot of energy and will
need help learning not to jump up and use
his mouth when playing. Because of his
exuberance, Brooklyn should not go home
with kids under 12 as he could accidentally
knock them over.
Keyno is a 1 year old Shar-pei/Pitbull mix Charlie is a 5 year old orange tabby cat who
who was brought to us because his owners was brought in because his new owners
could no longer afford to keep him. He is a discovered they were allergic to him. As you
sweet boy, who has lived with older children, can see, Charlie has a talent for squeezing
cats and a smaller dog. He is very playful, himself into very small spaces, but he’s actuand would probably do best in a dog expe- ally a pretty big boy! He is a sweetheart who
rienced home.
loves to be petted. He’ll gladly come over
and sit on your lap and purr.
Kismet is a 3 year old kitty with a lot of spunk
who loves to play. He’s an independent guy
who would do best in an adults-only home
with no other pets. If you would like Kismet
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meet him. He can’t wait to meet you!
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Sandi was in a shelter for a long time before coming to Sweet Binks and she is quite
chunky! She is slimming down and getting
exercise and looking good! Sandi is estimated to be about 2 or 3 years old, spayed
and she may make a good bonding candidate. She is sweet and playful and loves her
freedom!
Fin was found when he hopped up to folks
(Sweet Binks adopters) that were fishing! He
knew who to go to! Fin is a young, neutered
bun and he is good with his litter box. He
would best be placed with an adult family
or home with older kids. We estimate he is
probably 8 months old or so (probably an
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Chuckles is a sweet, little bun. He was picked
up as a stray and we think he spent a lot of
time in a cage. It took him weeks before he
would venture out and explore. Now he
loves his playtime! We estimate Chuckles is
about 3 or 4 years old and he is neutered.
He would be a good bonding candidate or a
good bun for a laid back home.
Rudy is a love! He is about 3 years old, sweet,
good with his litter box and he would be a
very good bonding candidate. Rudy would
also be good as a first bun in an adult home
or home with an older child. Rudy is neutered and very healthy (great hay eater)!
Charlestown Animal Shelter - Charlestown, RI • 401.364.1211 • www.charlestownri.org
Ziggy is a handsome 4 year old Beagle. He
is very sweet, loves to play ball, and go for
walks. Ziggy has never chewed his bed, blankets, or toys. He is one of the cleanest dogs
here at the Shelter and never goes to the
bathroom in his kennel.
Johnny Depp is a wonderful, big, gray and
white DLH cat with amber eyes. He is about
three to four years old. Johnny is lovable and
charming! He enjoys being petted, and loves
playing with people. He was found as a stray
and has since been neutered.
Minka is a small tiger DSH with lovely
green eyes and a quiet personality. She was
an “owner turn-in” with the male cat Quasi.
Minka is a about 8 months old and loves to
cuddle in her bed for naps then play with her
fur mouse when she gets up. Her white feet
and bushy tail make her a special girl.
Chelsea, a domestic longhair tiger-patterned
cat with a lovely face, is a new Mom. She gave
birth to four babies a little over two weeks
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Kea is approx. 1 and a half to 2 yrs old. While
not overly fond of other cats, she loves people and is extremely affectionate with them.
She will snuggle up with who ever pays attention to her, she gets up on your lap, likes
to be held close, will sleep on your pillow at
night. Would love all the attention to herself
and would thrive in that situation.
Prissy is an adorable DMH female, born
September, 2009. She is small for her age,
really cute, cuddly and purrs all the time.
She has tested negative for felv/fiv is spayed
and has all her vaccines. She has been with
other cats, not dogs. Prissy can be seen in
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Bud is an adorable DMH male, born
September, 2009. He is really cute, cuddly and purrs all the time. He has tested
negative for felv/fiv is neutered and has all
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Willie is a big boy, a handsome DSH brown
tiger. He was born in May, 2009. Negative
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Very lovable, wonderful cat, fine with other
cats, more dominant type. Has not been with
dogs. Willie can be seen in the Warwick area.
Willie is up-to-date with routine shots, house
trained and spayed/neutered.
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Kaylee is a Hound mix, with possibly Pointer
in there, too. She is a young sweet girl whose
only goal is to please. Her name means
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Children over 10 would be okay. She’s a little
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Sassafras loves a soft and warm place to
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Two-Tone was 13 years , 8 months and 8 days old when she
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time but even the memories
hurt when recalling them.
I will miss throwing his
tennis ball, I will miss our
walks in the woods following deer tracks, I will miss
sitting down by the river on
a summer day, I will miss
him chasing geese, I will miss
caressing his soft velvety ears
and sitting with him near the
fire on a cold winter night,
I will miss taking him to
Beaver Tail and Colt State Park but most of all I will miss him
not being there.
There is so much more about Marvin that words cannot explain
but can only be felt. I was so very fortunate to have such a dog
in my life. Marvin was cremated on the morning of Jan, 16th at
Final Gift Memorial Center. There is a saying, “the only thing
that loves you more than themselves is a dog,”
I know my dog did……….
Always, Dr. Finocchio, Marie & Tim
She was brought by Dwight “Bud” Orton to a movie theatre
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and to the movie theatre on the weekends. As she got older, she
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on the bed when I got home, still wagging her tail, greeting me
when I got home.
In the fall of 2009 we started going to “Healing Paws” in
Providence for therapy. Unfortunately, old age catches up to
all of us, and the decision had to be made. I didn’t want her to
be in pain, and even though I could see it in her eyes, I didn’t
want to let her go. It was the day before Thanksgiving 2009
when I brought her to Lincoln Animal Hospital, and along
with their help, they made me realize it was best for Two-Tone
to let her go. Things haven’t been the same since. There are
days when I get home when I hope that one last time I could
come through the day and see the wagging tail, or one more
day where I could come home and see that one of my black
socks was missing because Two-Tone had eaten it. There will
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