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May/June 2014
Take One!
Boone
Dog!
THE MIRACLE BOY
To The
Rescue
Heroes of the Oso Slide
Summer Events!
South sound people, pets, & community!
serving pierce, thurston,
Mason & Lewis Counties
Canopy Cat Rescue
Is Your Cat Stuck Up a Tree?
Working Together
What’s Going on Near You?
Can you find Petey's Cap?
Inside this issue:
May/June 2014
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Boone Dog the Miracle Boy
Summit to the Rescue!
Halina Kiljanczyk
Editor
Rescue Pets
Looking for Forever Homes
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Community Helps Oso Survivors
How Three Women Decided to Help
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Book Review
Choosing Energy Therapy
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Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt 2014
Thank you!
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Rest in Peace
Edward Carter
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Ettiquette
At the Off Leash Area
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Summer Events
What’s Happening Near You
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College Has Gone to the Dogs
Tracy Campion
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Community Events
Save the Date
14
Medical Marijuana for Pets?
Dr. Lisa Parshley
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Sadie’s List Reviews
Raindog Photography
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Canopy Cat Rescue
Saving Cats Stuck in Trees
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Colt Starting Challenge USA
Olympia, WA
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The Flea Circus is Coming
Donna Sorensen
Sarah Bous-Leslie
Designer/Photographer
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Woofer’s Grooming & Goodies
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Three Secrets to Healthy Hooves
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Guard Dogs & Watch Dogs
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Part 3: Diet
Free Surgery for Military
A History of Devotion
Pet Photo Contest!
On the Cover:
Meet Boone Dog the Miracle
Boy! Read all about the
misadventures of this playful
pup, and how Summit
Veterinary Referral Center
saved his life.
Cover photo and page 3 photos by
Sarah Bous-Leslie.
Thanks for Coming!!
Dog-Gone Easter Egg
Hunt 2014
vertebra. It was unclear whether this was caused by trauma,
(possibly falling while rough housing with his pack mates) or
the malformation of the bones.
The medical team at Summit, and Paul and Stacie, were
faced with a decision. Would they try strict rest while the
contusion to the spinal cord hopefully healed or have surgery
to decompress the area? That decision was ultimately made
for them when things went from bad to worse. When waking
Boone from the anesthesia for his MRI, the team found that
his paralysis had spread to the muscles in his diaphragm.
Boone was no longer able to breathe on his own. He was
placed on a ventilator, and closely monitored by Dr. Kirsten
Lawson, a Critical Care Specialist, overnight in preparation for
his surgery the next day.
“I was terrified. I am so thankful for everyone at Summit. They
all went above and beyond to keep us informed and help us
understand the decisions that had to be made. I don’t know
how they do it, but they really give their all for every dog and
cat they treat. Everyone feels like their case is important, that
their pet is important. Boone wasn’t a ‘case file’, he was a
family member. Everyone at Summit gets that,” Stacie and
Paul well up with emotion while reliving the story.
Boone
Dog!
THE MIRACLE BOY
VETERINARY REFERRAL CENTER
To The
Rescue
It was a sunny day in January
2014. It started out like any
other day, but soon became a
pet parent’s worst nightmare...
Paul and Stacie Henderson had recently added
a Redbone Coonhound puppy to their pack. At
8 months old, Boone had been a rather clumsy
puppy. The Hendersons hadn’t worried though,
what puppy isn’t all legs and elbows? Little did they
realize, there was a hidden problem looming in their
futures.
After letting Boone out into the backyard to soak up some
rare winter sun, and play with his brothers and sisters, they
found him lying in the backyard, unable to move. “It was one
of the scariest things that I’ve experienced, our 8 month old
puppy was just lying there, we had no idea what could have
happened,” remembers Stacie.
After racing him to their vet, whose x-rays showed no problems,
they were quickly referred to Summit Veterinary Referral
Center. First order of business was to have an MRI done to
see what was going on inside Boone to cause his paralysis
and neck pain. Dr. Kate Finnerty, a Neurologist at Summit,
examined the MRI and discovered a congenital abnormality
in his neck. There was a narrowing between the second and
third vertebrae in his neck which was putting pressure on his
spinal column. She also discovered a fracture in one of the
The next day Dr. Finnerty performed a dorsal laminectomy on
Boone. This is another way to say ‘she removed the portion
of the vertebra and the fractured piece of bone that were
compressing the spinal cord’. Boone made it through the
surgery, but still couldn’t breathe on his own. He was placed
in ICU where Dr. Lawson and her team kept careful watch
over him. He had to
have 24 hour care
and monitoring while
recovering. They took
turns sitting with him
around the clock, extra
staff were called in to
help cover all the shifts.
VETERINARY REFERRAL CENTER
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Oncology
Radiology
Surgery
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
2505 South 80th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
253-983-1114
www.summitvets.com
“Every time we pet the scar on his
neck, we are reminded of the miracle
that his life is.”
It would take some time
for the contusion on his spinal cord to heal. He was alert and
awake, but not able to move, (very hard for a wiggly puppy!).
Boone began his regimen of physical therapy including
passive range of motion of joints, standing to bear weight,
and massage. In about a week, he was weaned off of the
ventilator, and began breathing on his own.
Then, the miracle part started happening. His first movements
were little twitches of his feet while he was dreaming. Within
days he started supporting his own weight, and within 10 days
of surgery he was standing and beginning his own voluntary
movements! His owners made a huge impact on his recovery.
They came to be with Boone every day. Between the staff at
Summit, and the support from his family, Boone knew he was
loved. He was very frustrated at not being able to run around
like he used to! Within 2 weeks of surgery Boone was walking
on his own!
When he came in for his 2 week checkup, he was walking
very well, and by the time Dr. Finnerty saw him for his 2
month checkup he was walking and running even better than
he had before his injury. With the stellar care he received at
Summit, the love of his family, and their foresight in having pet
insurance, Boone not only survived, he thrived!
Stacie and Paul couldn’t be more thankful to have their miracle
boy healed and happy,
“There are so many working pieces that were orchestrated for
his care...it really was a community effort including our friends
and family that gave prayers and financial help.
Every time we pet the scar on his neck, we are reminded of
the miracle that his life is.”
Boone is thrilled to run and play, and also very satisfied that
with the ventilator tube removed, he can once again bay like a
happy coonhound should!
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with a lot of love and affection. A
quiet environment would let him
be all he wants to be and show
you how special he is.
Unable to free himself from the
collar he was trapped in, he was
left with a severe injury to his
underarm and weight loss. He
did earn a badge of courage. He
wants constant companionship
and an indoor home.
Handsome and playful. Lloyd’s
(and Taco’s) owners have
passed and he was immediately
comfortable with our temporary
facility. Lloyd is very social and
interactive. Lloyd has FIV and
just needs an indoor home.
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Even one bag of cat
food a month helps!
Lenny is about 3-4 years old and
was found out in the Onalaska
area. He is a nice boy, and really liked the older man that lived
where he wandered to. He has a
sweet smile, and should make a
great companion for your family.
His adoption fee is $75, and he is
neutered and ready to go home
with you. He will need acreage,
or a secure kennel and maybe
another dog to play with. He gets
too anxious when left at home in
the house alone.
Lewis County Animal Shelter
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Address for donations:
Kitten Rescue of
Mason County
420 SE State Route 3
Shelton, WA 98584
Kitten Rescue has housed upwards of 170
kittens and young cats at one time during
last year, ensuring that they are all healthy,
have gotten their shots, and have been
spayed or neutered. Much of the money
comes from our garage sales and personal
donations, as well as grants.
We also have been helping people in the
community see that feral populations near
their homes have food during these cold
months. This is an additional expense
which is becoming increasingly hard to
manage.
If you are interested in helping, a
commitment of a donation of one bag
of dry cat food a month would go far in
helping out.
http://www.kittenresq.net
360-426-2455 or 360-427-3167
Pet Connection Magazine South Edition • May/June 2014
Community Comes Together to Support
the Oso Slide Survivors
Burlingame Veterinary Consulting
“...it may not be IF your dogs gets cancer, but WHEN...”
How ThreeWomen Decided to Help
Are you looking
for an alternative
or addition to
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treatment?
Photos and Story by Silvia Washington
At 10:37AM PST on March 22nd, 2014, a slope
above Oso, Washington, gave way, gaining speed
and obliterating everything in its path. Minutes
later, a second landslide hit with less force, and
smaller rumbles continued for days after the initial
disaster.
Within a few minutes a community was faced with
many dead residents and even more missing. Calls
went out throughout Washington State to help the
neighboring communities as well as Oso. Everything
from basic food items and materials to search within
the slide for survivors as well as for victims was
needed. Washington residents stepped up and many
donations were sent up to Oso.
That is when three local women got the idea to start
their own donation drive. Eva Grim, Regina Pittman
and Silvia Washington, all animal lovers, thought
about the animals and people that were in the mud
slide area. Since the closure of HWY 530, Oso and
Darrington residents now face a 2 to 3 hour drive,
rather than a 30 minute drive, to get food and feed
for both humans and animals. Eva, Regina and Silvia
thought there would be something they could do to
contribute in the effort to relieve the communities.
With the help of the Facebook community as well as
friends and family the women set up not only one but
2 donation drives.
The first drive was delivered on April 2, 2014 to
Arlington. The woman had gathered 700 pounds of
food and feed for both humans and animals affected
by the mud slide.The second drive was delivered April
19, 2014. Over 1600 pounds of food, animal feed and
toiletries were driven to Darrington, a donation station
for the Oso and Darrington communities. Silvia said
this could not have been done without the help of
Ryan from Del’s Farm Supply in Auburn and Jennifer
and Dana Babb from Paws-Abilities Total Dog Center
in Fife. Both businesses set up donation stations and
many people dropped off goods. “We are so thankful
to be able to help just a little bit,” Silvia said. The
second drive would be a bigger adventure for the
women. It was decided that the second drive would
be for the Darrington residents and their animals.
Regina Pittman and Silvia Washington started out
on April 19, 2014. The drive to Darrington would be
5 hours. Once the women arrived they went to the
Incident Command Center and with the help of PIO
Tim Perciful, were granted access to drive through
the slide and deliver the goods directly to the Oso fire
station. The women saw the devastation of the Oso
area with their own eyes and described it as desolate
and humbling. They watched rescuers and their K9’s
looking for human remains, men and women digging
their way through the unbelievable mass of mud and
debris. When they arrived at the fire station they
were greeted with open arms and the donations were
carried into the shelter at the station by AmeriCorps
helpers. When they were done unloading they got
a friendly hand shake from the helpers, and left
with a new sense of caring for their neighbors and
commitment to their community. The women are
planning on another drive if needed.
If you would like to contribute to the next load of supplies,
donations can be dropped off at Paws-Abilities in Fife,
7338 26th St E, Fife, WA 98424. (425) 577-4324
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Book Review
BOOK RELEASE PARTY
by Halina Kiljanczyk
Choosing Energy Therapy
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A Practical Guide for People and Animals”
A Practical Guide to Healing Options
for People & Animals
Wanda Buckner has written what should
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Her views on healing are multi-dimensional
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The chapter on Healing Touch with Animals
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Pet Connection Magazine South Edition • May/June 2014
Thank you for helping us at Pet Connection Magazine to put on the BEST
Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt EVER!! Our heartfelt thanks to all the people and
businesses that make this event possible, everything combined we raised over
$5000 for Feline Friends, Concern for Animals, and Old Dog Haven!
See you next year, on March 29, 2015!
“Miss Sin” the Cow
Fido’s Farm
Lacey Parks & Rec Dept.
Sheri Murray
4-H Kibbles n Bits
Fidogear
LawnDoodles
Smiling Catnip Factory
4Legz
For Heaven’s Sake
Lew Rents
Snoop Dogg Mobile Grooming
A Knead for Paws
Foreclosure Pets
Lincoln Creek Pony Club
Sounds Fun Mom
Addiction Foods
Frankie Biggs Dog of Fashion
Maya Turnor
South Sound Bank
Alena Cowell
Hawks Prairie Vet
Melanie Bous
Stacey Baker
Animal Friends Portraits
Heather’s Pet Salon
Mike and Karen Dionne
Sue Falash
Barking Farm
Henry Takeuchi
Mollie Smith
Summit Vet Referral Center
Bing Studios
Jan Black
Mudbay
Sylvan Pet Lodge
Cindi Brigden
Janey Hanson
Music 6000
Tara & Dustin Buel
Coffee News
Jenna Gibby
My Perfect Pet
ThurstonTalk.com
Color and White Printing
Jennifer Weand
Nina Douglas
Tish Carr
Community Impact Assoc.
Jennifer West
Nutri-Source
Trish Baker
Concern for Animals
Jo MacGugan
Old Dog Haven
Trish Cole
Covenant Creatures
Johnson-Carr Insurance
Olydog! Studios
Twin Star Credit Union
Dermatology Clinic for Animals
Joint Animal Services
Olympia Veterinary Cancer Ctr
VCA Tanglewilde
Dogeared Dog Gear
Jordon Smith
One Spoiled Dog Treat Co.
Veterinary Science 4-H Club
Dog-Gone Good Biscuit Co.
Juli Nowak
Pattie Pruden
Wags Organics
Don Brady (PUD)
Kathleen Prill
Paulette Raico
Walt Smith
Donna Holt Law
Kathy & Robert Johnson
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Woofers Grooming & Goodies
Dorothy Scott
KGY Radio
Ricardo’s Grill
Yelm Vet Hospital
Erin Everson
KMAS 104.1 FM
Robbie Leslie
Evanger’s
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Sarah Hinman
Feline Friends
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Achieving
Childhood
Dreams
Courtney Oliver,
LCMP, CVA
Pawsitive
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For most of my friends their dreams entail being famous, a
great singer, or an amazing artist. For me, my dream is to be
in the veterinary medicine field, getting my hands dirty and
helping save lives! It‘s not every day you get the opportunity to
tell everyone you have finally achieved one of your childhood
dreams and that’s what I have the privilege of writing about in
this issue.
I am Courtney Oliver, a 16 year old Licensed Canine Massage
Practitioner, Certified Veterinary Assistant, Small Business owner,
and Part time Animal Care Provider.
Ever since I was 8 years old I knew that I needed my life to be
dedicated to helping animals. With the help of my mom, and
a lot of very talented and amazing people, I was able to keep
dreaming and achieving. Under the supervision and mentorship
of Dr. Shoe I volunteered at the animal hospital for 8 years. This
is a very generous thing for her to do because it is very difficult
to make sure all laws are being followed and adhered to at all
times. Luckily we were very aware and were able to stick to the
rules while allowing me to learn and help out.
A lot of people think veterinary medicine is helping sick animals
and working with them to help make them better. Many times this
Yelm Veterinary
Hospital
Olympia Veterinary
Cancer Center
Thank you
everyone!!
is the case, but it’s also a labor of love: cleaning up after sick
animals, picking up things that require a nose plug and maybe
gloves, and restraining animals for some not-so-glamorous
procedures. The job can get kind of smelly, and for some
outsiders, nauseating. But if you’re like me you love every step of
the way! (As long as you check your shoes first!)
Some of my favorite things about working as an Animal Care
Provider are getting to know the clients on a up close and
personal level, getting to learn and experience new things every
day, and knowing that I helped better a life. For A.C.P.’s we do
a lot of the behind the scenes stuff like cleaning garbage cans,
taking care of the hospitalized patients, restraining animals for
the vets, writing notes in the patients file of any drastic changes,
and helping out wherever you are needed! Sometimes it can be
a little bit of a roller coaster ride. One day you might get to help
deliver puppies into the world, which is pretty amazing by the
way, and the next day you might have to watch a patient get put
to sleep. But it is those things that can sometimes remind you of
how lucky you are to have a great team of doctors and assistants
around you.
Even though I have accomplished a lot of my goals I am always
making more for myself. I have recently enrolled in veterinary
technician school and I am going to continue learning everything
I can!
I am so happy to have the opportunity to work at SBVH. Through
the good times, and the bad, they have always been like family
to me. I hope when I open my center, focusing on the human /
canine bond, that I make people feel the same way. So next time
you walk through the doors of any veterinary hospital, take a
second to thank the person cleaning up the grass with a doggie
bag. Who knows, they could be the next person to save your pet.
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Rest in Peace
Edward Carter
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Edward was dumped at the Progressive Animal Welfare
Society (PAWS) last September and could have spent
last days alone in a kennel wondering where his family
was and why they left him in a place full of strangers
and barking dogs.
But then his life took a turn that he never could have
imagined in his wildest dreams.
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Rest in Peace Edward Carter. A tiny, 4-year-old Powder
Puff Chinese Crested/Maltese mix, Edward died from
stage 5 advanced t-cell lymphoma in March 2014.
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Because the staff at PAWS didn’t want Edward to
spend his final days scared and alone, they reached
out to a local rescue group to provide Edward with a
hospice foster home.
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue pulled Edward out of
the shelter and gave him an opportunity to live out
the remainder of his life surrounded by people who
would provide him with massive amounts of love and
companionship.
They also worked with Veterinary Oncology Center to
ensure Edward lived out his life as pain free as possible
with the best medical treatment available.
Once he was placed in his foster home, Edward didn’t
just survive. He thrived. Originally given 4-6 weeks to
live, he ended up living another 5 months!
And what a 5 months it was! Edward became a celebrity
due to the Facebook page created for him by his foster
mom.
Edward Carter’s Stairway to Heaven documented
Edward’s work to put together a Bucket List of
adventures he wanted to have before he died. Once he
had his bucket list, he did more in his last few months
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Even though he’s gone, Edward will continue to make
his influence felt through the Edward Carter’s Rock Out
Rescue Relief Fund. This fund will assist animals that
have in Motley Zoo Animal Rescue’s care with extreme
medical needs, such as animals with broken limbs,
needing surgery or even with cancer.
You can contribute directly to Edward’s Relief Fund
through Motley Crew Animal Rescue or by purchasing
items from his Etsy Store.
In just a few months, Edward proved that dogs with
cancer can have new adventures, meet new friends,
and make their remaining time a celebration. Thanks to
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, Edward’s foster mom and
brother, and everyone else who made Edward’s last 5
months so amazing.
Pet Connection Magazine South Edition • May/June 2014
Offleash Area Ettiquette - Do’s & Don’ts
Unleash the Fun!
Is Your Dog:
Older than 4 months, Healthy,
Licensed, & Vaccinated with
an ID Tag?
Not in Heat?
Outgoing, Friendly, Socialized
& Non-Agressive?
Well Exercised and Calm?
Well Trained? Knows
“Come!” “Leave It!” and “Off!”
Commands
“no-brainer” but
remember your plastic
bags, and pick up after
your pup, and after
others dogs if they
aren’t aware of the
etiquette.
Stay with your dog.
Move around the area
with them as they
play and explore. It
is important that you
supervise closely and
are close enough
to intervene if play
becomes too rough.
alwayS remove your
dog from the area
immediately if he or
She beginS to exhibit
aggreSSive or fearful
behavior.
obey the poSted ruleS.
They are there for your
safety! Bring only small
dogs into the “Small
Dog Area”. Your dog must be no more than 16” tall to
safely play here. Even if your dog isn’t aggressive,
it’S dangerouS for a larger dog to play with smaller, more
fragile dogs.
Then You are Ready for the Off
Leash Area!
Just as in any other society or group, certain unspoken
rules develop, mostly for the comfort and peace of the
members. Take my house for example, the members of
my household KNOW not to EVER drink the last of the
coffee. New members to the household catch on
fast, thereby ensuring peace for the group! Offleash areas are no different. There are certain
etiquette rules that have emerged to keep the
peace, and have a healthier, happier visit! It’s easy
to “ruffle feathers” in the off-leash society. Most
people view their pups as their kids. Sometimes
being confronted, (even very nicely) about their
dog’s behavior leads to defensive denials. If you
find yourself in such a situation, remove yourself
and dog from the area. Proving your point is not
worth putting your dog in a dangerous situation!
Please check out the following off-leash area
do’s and don’ts, they may help you have a more
rewarding experience!
Do’s
obServe dogS playing before entering the off-leaSh area.
Make sure you feel comfortable with their behavior
before introducing your dog to the environment.
alwayS Keep your dog on leaSh outSide of the fenced
area, and always remove leash immediately upon
entering the off leash area. When a dog is on leash
around dogs running free, they may feel vulnerable and
protective. Also remove coats, harnesses and other
gear that can get tangled or hooked together. Leave
your dog wearing only a simple collar and ID tag.
clean up after your dog! This should be a
be polite. Gently and kindly educate others
about the rules of the road. People can be defensive
about their dogs, try to approach them calmly about
inappropriate behavior. If another dog’s behavior
is troubling, and the owner isn’t managing it well,
be prepared to exit the off-leash area until a safe
environment has been restored.
Know the calming SignS. If your dog begins lip licking,
yawning, averting eyes, or turning his body away, it may
mean your dog has had enough. It’s time to go!
Don’ts
don’t bring Small children to the off-leaSh area. They
can easily get knocked down during normal dog play, it’s
not safe for the kiddos!
don’t bring food. Food can excite and distract dogs.
Eat your snacks before entering the off-leash area.
never bring more than 2 or 3 dogS per perSon in your
group. Make sure you have a manageable ratio of dogs
to people.
don’t read booKS or get diStracted by your Smart
Keep your eyes and ears alert for problems.
Many times a quick correction of unwanted behavior can
avoid altercations.
phone!
avoid diSciplining another perSon’S dog. If you find
their dog’s behavior unsafe, exit the area.
don’t come to an off-leaSh area to worK on modifying
This type of training
should be done elsewhere. Bring only friendly nonreactive dogs into the area.
the behavior of a reactive dog.
Now that you know how to safely participate, come
visit the off-leash area at the Thurston County
Waste and Recovery Center, 2418 Hogum Bay Road
NE, Lacey.
From I-5, take Exit 111, head north on Marvin Road, and
turn east onto Hogum Bay Road N.E. The entrance is
to the right. The off-leash dog area is open from dawn
to dusk.
For more information
call Thurston County
Public Works Solid
Waste line at 360-8672491,
Animal Services at
360-352-2510, or
Sound Hounds at
360-491-8363.
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Summer Events!
May 2014
May 1st thru June 1st PET PHOTO CONTEST, Hawks Prairie
Veterinary Hospital, Lacey WA. Benefits Concern for Animals, Old Dog Haven,
Humane Society of Thurston Co, and Providence Animal Assisted Activities &
Therapy. www.hawksprairieveterinaryhospital.com for entry form & rules!
3rd
25TH ANNUAL TUXES AND TAILS Gala Benefit for Seattle Humane Society,
5-9p, Hyatt Regency, Hotel Bellevue WA. www.tuxesandtails.org
CFA GARAGE SALE 8a-4p in the building next to Rick’s Automotive, 3527
Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA. www.concernforanimals.org
THE AVERAGE JOE CAT SHOW! 10a-3p, Spartan Rec Center Shoreline.
Benefits Purrfect Pals! See ad this issue! www.averagejoecatshow.org
PET CPR & 1ST AID CLASS (tentatively scheduled) Olympia, WA. For more
info, contact Annette at [email protected]
BARK N BOWL FOR ANIMAL AID AND RESCUE FOUNDATION 3-6p,
Hiline Lanes, Burien, $20/person, www.myaarf.org
June 2014
THE MUDDY MUTT 9a-12p, A Wildly Fun 1.25 Mile Run, Walk,
Obstacle Course for dogs and their humans in Snohomish, WA!
http://themuddymuttrun.com
BARK N BID a Charity Auction for Prison Pet Partnership, 5-9p, Tacoma
Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402.
www.prisonpetpartnership.org
1st BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea pigs too. 12p-4:30p, Dog Daze in Puyallup.
Class: “Fun Gardening Ideas w/Bunny!” [email protected]
BIRD EXPO 2014 Gig Harbor, WA. Details TBA.
www.olympicbirdfanciers.com/
11th
3rd BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea pigs too. 2-7p Mud Bay, Sumner. Class:
“Fun Gardening Ideas w/Bunny!” [email protected].
HEALING TOUCH FOR ANIMALS, 9a-12p, Pierce College, Puyallup. Wanda
Buckner, Healing Touch Practitioner and author. See review this issue. $79 to
register: http://wp.pierce.ctc.edu/blog/ce/
SPRING FLING WITH THE FLYING DISC DOGS! FREE Spring Training
Clinic, 9:30-10:30 a Competition, 11:30-1:30p, Cirque Park, 7250 Cirque Dr W,
University Place,WA 98467 www.woofd2.com/index.htm
THE MYTH OF “ALPHA” AND DOMINANCE HIERARCHY IN HORSES
$50/person. 10 a-12:30p www.nwesc.org
PET FIRST AID CLASS 11a-1p FREE! Seattle Canine Club, 2751 Fourth
Avenue South, Seattle. Presented by ACCES Seattle RSVP: vpiper@
criticalcarevets.com or 206-364-1660.
RED SQUARE 7TH ANNUAL CHARITY CAR SHOW BENEFITTING
PAWS! 12p-4p, University of Washington Red Square. www.paws.org
PASADO’S SAFE HAVEN FAMILY DAY 12p-5p
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EQUINE EMERGENCY CARE 1-3p $20 advance, $25 at the door. Discounts
for students and 4-H! www.nwesc.org
AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT CIRCLE 2-4p, Seattle
Unity Church, 200 8th Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109. FarewellsbyDiane@
gmail.com http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_caregiver_support
SEATTLE TURTLE AND TORTOISE CLUB MEETING 3-4p, Mercer Island
Library, 4400 88th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. www.meetup.com/
Seattle-Turtle-and-Tortoise-Club/
14th AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT CIRCLE 7-9p, Seattle
Vet Specialists, 11814 115th Ave NE, Kirkland 98034. FarewellsbyDiane@
gmail.com http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_caregiver_support
17th PETPALOOZA AND DOG TROT 8:30a-5p, Game Farm Park, 3030 R
St SE, Auburn, WA. See ad this issue!
BARK FOR LIFE, MARYSVILLE 9a-12p, Ashby Field, Marysville, WA. A
canine event to stop cancer! For info: [email protected].
PET CPR AND FIRST AID 9a-4p Pierce College, Puyallup, WA. For info:
email Annette: [email protected].
STUFF THE TRAILER FOR HOPE FOR HORSES 10a-4p, Bothell Feed
Center. https://www.facebook.com/HopeForHorses?fref=nf
BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea Pigs too. 1-5p Tacoma Humane Society
www.thehumanesociety.org/events/
DESIGNING DIVAS GARDEN TOUR & FESTIVAL for Concern for Animals,
10a-4p Admission is food for pet food bank. www.PlantasiaGardens.com and
www.DandelionGardens.com
FELINE FRIENDS ANNUAL PLANT SALE 9a-2p, Griffin School, Steamboat
Island, Exit off Hwy 10, www.feline-friends.net
PAWS PET SAFETY AWARENESS DAY 11a-2p, PAWS main campus in
Lynnwood, 425-787-2500 ext. 801. www.paws.org.
SEATTLE METRO REPTILE EXPO! 10a-5p Renton Community Center
www.nwreptileexpos.com/seattle-metro-reptile-expo/
FURRY FACES FOUNDATION ANNUAL PLANT SALE 12p-5p, 3809 46th
Avenue SW, Seattle WA. www.furryfacesfoundation.org
AMERICAN RED CROSS CAT AND DOG FIRST AID 11a-3:30p, 1900
25th Ave S, Seattle, WA. $70 www.redcross.org/take-a-class/courseclass000000004451010?pageNo=1
COOL CITY PETS 1p, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA
98119. www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/events-and-resources
VEGGIE GRILL FUNDRAISER #2! 4-9p, South Lake Union location only:
446 Terry Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109. 50% of your purchase is donated to
Old Dog Haven! https://www.facebook.com/events/285213964972277/
LOVE ME TENDER ADOPTION EVENT 10a-2p, Everett Petsmart, pets from
nine Washington Rescue Groups www.pawsitivealliance.org/love-me-tenderadoption-event.html
3rd & 4th
OLYMPIA DOG FANCIER’S ASSOCIATION DOG SHOW
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 43 Elma-McCleary Rd, Elma, WA. Different
classes of judging and competition. (405) 427-8181
4th
BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea Pigs too. 12p-4:30p, Dog Daze in Puyallup
Class: “Litter Box Training…for Humans!” Email [email protected] for info.
SOUTH SOUND WILDLIFE CRITTER CARE FUNDRAISER 1-4p, $10,
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila 98168.
www.southsoundcrittercare.com
FENCES FOR FIDO 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY celebrating over 800 Fidos
unchained!!! The Castaway in Portland, Ore. Vintage and Swing Jazz by
Portland’s Stolen Sweets! Tickets and info: https://www.facebook.com/
events/1416501161918453/
YARD SALE for Adopt-a-Pet, 9a-4p, Adopt-A-Pet Kennels, 940 E. Jensen Rd,
Shelton WA. www.adoptapet-wa.org
WINGS, WHISKERS AND WAGGING TAILS 10a-3p, Redmond Senior
Center, pet fair, adoption event. 425-556-2314 or email [email protected]
SUMMER LOVIN’ AT NORTHWEST CELLARS 2-5p, 124th Avenue
Northeast, Kirkland, WA, Annual Homeward Pet fundraiser! 21 and older.
$15 in advance / $20 at the door. Includes wine tasting and appetizers. Dogs
welcome! www.homewardpet.org
11th AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT CIRCLE EASTSIDE
7p, Seattle Veterinary Specialists, 11814 115th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
[email protected] http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_
caregiver_support
WASART GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 7-9p, Shoreline Fire
Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133.
www.washingtonsart.org or email: [email protected].
14th BARK FOR LIFE EVERETT 10a-1p, Dog Walk Registration: $15 one
person w/dog; $25 one person w/ 2 dogs. Benefits American Cancer Society.
425-583-9647 for more info!
20th
TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY! www.takeyourdog.com
COOL CITY PETS 1p, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA.
www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/events-and-resources
WORLD TURTLE DAY https://www.facebook.com/WorldTurtleDay
24th SNAP (SPAY AND NEUTER ALL PETS) ANNUAL PLANT SALE 9a,
Thurston Animal Services, Martin Way, Lacey, WA. www.spayneuterallpets.org
YARD SALE for Adopt-a-Pet in Shelton. 9a-4p, Adopt-A-Pet Kennels, 940 E.
Jensen Rd., Shelton WA. www.adoptapet-wa.org
PET FIRST AID 2-DAY CLASS 8a-4p both days. NWSAM Vashon Island.
Register: www.nwsam.com
PLANT AND GARAGE SALE for Mason County Kitten Rescue, 8a-5p, 420 SE.
State Route 3, Shelton, WA. 360-584-0594 www.kittenresq.net/garage-sale
AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT CIRCLE 2p-4p, Seattle Unity
Church, 200 8th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109 [email protected]
http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_caregiver_support
23rd
7th
DESIGNING DIVAS GARDEN TOUR & FESTIVAL for Concern for Animals,
10a-4p, Bring dog and cat food for the CFA pet food bank.
www.PlantasiaGardens.com and www.DandelionGardens.com
FURRY 5K AND PET EXPO 10a, Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington
Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118. Seattle Animal Shelter Fundraiser. SEE AD THIS
ISSUE! http://www.furry5k.com/
21st DACHSHUNDS ON PARADE! 8:30a registration, Ellensburg, WA.
For info call: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce at 509-925-3137 or
888-925-2204 www.dachshundsonparade.com
24th & 25th
ROOFEST: GREYHOUND SPRING FLING! 10a-3p Frontier Park,
21800 Meridian South, Graham, WA. Call Julie at: (253)-927-5043
8th
AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT CIRCLE Seattle Group, 2-4p,
Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109. Johnnie Woods:
206-250-9720
6th
10th
K-9 5K RUN/1MILE WALK for Homeward Pet, 10a-1p Emerald City Athletic
Club, Monroe, WA. Registration costs benefit Homeward Pet.
www.homewardpet.org/events.html
18th PET CPR AND FIRST AID 2:15-5:45p, 4222 Stone Way N, Seattle,
WA. $57. www.cprseattle.com/pet-cpr
PUG GALA 11a-4p, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA. Proceeds
benefit pug rescue, $10 www.seattlepugs.com
BOOK RELEASE PARTY: “Choosing Energy Therapy: A Practical Guide
to Healing for People and Animals” by Wanda Buckner. 6-8:30p, Days Inn &
Suites, 8200 Quinault Drive NE, Lacey. www.energyhealinganswersblog.com
BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea pigs too. 1-5p, Tacoma Humane Society.
www.thehumanesociety.org
20th & 21st COLT STARTING CHALLENGE Friday 6p-9p and
Saturday 12p-4p, Granite Falls, WA. Contestants compete to gentle and
ride horses using Natural Horsemanship methods. Buy tickets online: www.
coltstartingchallengeusa.com
DOGA CLASSES 11a Sundays, Cobber’s Pet Pantry, 1415 Blake St, Enumclaw,
Maryellen Elcock 206-249-1697 www.dogbreathyoga.com
BUNNY SPA! Guinea pigs too. Mud Bay in Sumner, 2-7p Class: “Litter
Box Training…for Humans!” [email protected]
7th
COLT STARTING CHALLENGE USA 12pm-3pm both
days, Flying M Stables, Olympia. Tickets: www.coltstartingchallengeusa.com
25th
SAFE (SAVE A FORGOTTEN EQUINE) OPEN HOUSE 12p-3p,
SAFE Harbor Stables, 16509 164th NE, Woodinville. www.safehorses.org
GOOD KARMA 5K RUN 9:30a, Seward Park, Seattle, WA. Benefits the
charity of your choice www.goodkarma5k.com
22nd
FREMONT FAIR SUNDAY IS DOG DAY! Dog Parade at 2p,
register next to Waterfront Stage. Benefits COLA, Citizens for Off Leash Areas.
www.fremontfair.com/entertainment.html#dogparade
BARK FOR LIFE JUANITA (KIRKLAND) 10a-2p, benefits the American
Cancer Society. $25 donation. For information, call 425-760-3841 or email
[email protected].
27th
AARF 6TH ANNUAL WHINE AND CHEESE and Live Auction,
7-10p, Black Zia Cantina in Burien, See ad this issue!
https://www.facebook.com/animalaidandrescuefoundation
28th
DOG DAYZ OF SUMMER South Hill Park, Puyallup WA. Benefits
Pierce County Parks and Rec! (253) 798-4091
RAISE THE BARN WINETASTING AND AUCTION to benefit Serenity
Equine Rescue! 3-7p $25
https://www.facebook.com/raisethebarnserenityequinerescue
26th
ISSAQUAH ALPS DOG HIKE 10a Easy, 4-6 miles, meet at 175
Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA. Call Tom Pohle 425-481-2341
CAPITOL HILL PRIDE FESTIVAL Doggie Drag Costume Contest and
Parade! 12:30-1p at the Main Stage. $5 donation benefits Seattle Humane Pet
Project, Helping Clients with AIDS. www.capitolhillpridefestival.info
30th ISSAQUAH ALPS DOG HIKE 10a, Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S,
Issaquah, WA. Easy, 4-6 miles. Call Jean Lanz 206-322-0990
HEADS AND TAILS BENEFIT FOR AHELP! Norm’s Eatery and Alehouse
Seattle 2p-5p, https://www.facebook.com/AHELPproject
31st
29th BOW WOW MEOW LUAU ADOPTION EVENT
10a-2p, Denny’s Pet World Kirkland.
www.pawsitivealliance.org/bow-wow-meow-luau-adoption-event2.html
KARELIAN BEAR DOG 5K RUN Lynnwood, WA. 7:30a-Race
Registration, 9a-Run/Walk Begins.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/kbd5k/KBD5K_RegistrationFormMC.pdf
Puyallup South Hill Rotary & Puyallup Parks & Recreation present
Concern for Animals
1414 State Ave. NE
Olympia, WA 98506
concernforanimals.org
Hounds on the Hill
VASHON SHEEPDOG CLASSIC
2014 National Herding Championship
Charity Dog Walk & Street Fair
Saturday, August 23
9am to 3pm
Bradley Lake Park Puyallup
531 31st Avenue SE
to 5:00p.m.
from 8:00a.m.
Sat., May 31st
a
Ol
e SE in ympi
3527 Pacific Av
Donated items for sale can be dropped off Thursdays
in May from 4p.m. to 6p.m. @ 3527 Pacific Ave SE in
Olympia. We do not accept: clothing, TV’s, computer,
electronic and workout equipment. Volunteers are
needed for the sale, check our website for details!
august 22, 23, 24, 25
• 2-mile dog walk
• Pet-friendly Street Fair
• Doggie Dash
• Demos
• Games
• Contests
• Prizes!
Proceeds Benefit Vashon Youth Programs
Local Food | Fiber Arts & Demos | Crafts | Kids’ Zone
Admission $8 | Misty Isle Farms | Dawn to Dusk
Event tickets & shuttle info at Brown Paper Tickets
VashonSheepdogClassic.com
Proceeds benefit local
homeless families &
student scholarships
Vashon-Sheepdog-Classic
Photo: Lindsey Wasson / The Seattle Times
For more details
and dog walk registration visit:
concernforanimals.org
www.houndsonthehill.org
Pandora’s Box
Fair Isle
Animal Clinic
eat, drink, laugh, give.
Animal Adoption & Music Festival
August 2, 2014
ROOFEST 2014 - Greyhound
Spring Fling!
Vendors & Sponsors Wanted
10am to 3pm • University of Puget Sound, Tacoma
253-572-7700
duganfoundation.org
Saturday May 10, 2014
10am - 3pm
Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S.
Graham, WA 98338
FREE ADMITTANCE!
:: Live Auctions
:: Silent Auctions
:: Raffles
:: Vendors
:: Food
:: Available Dogs
E-Mail: [email protected]
253-927-5043
Saturday, May 17, 2014
at the Heritage Room downtown
604 Water Street SW, Olympia, WA
Cocktail hour at 5pm followed by dinner and comedy
from Vince Valenzuela
Tickets $40, purchase online at wishesforwhiskers.brownpaper tickets.com
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
10am-3pm
Spartan Recreation Center
202 NE 185th Street
Shoreline, WA
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College Has Gone to the Dogs
South Bay Veterinary Hospital
3600 South Bay Road NE
Olympia, WA 98506
Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm
Sat: 9am-6pm
Sun: 8am-12pm
360-456-7387
www.southbayvet.com
Healthy Pets Animal Hospital
2022 East 4th Ave.
Olympia, WA 98506
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-6pm
Sat: 9am-2pm
360-943-8900
www.healthypetsanimalhospital.com
Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital
8919 Martin Way E
Lacey, WA 98516
Mon-Wed: 7am-8pm
Thurs-Fri: 7am-6pm
Sat: 9am-3pm
360-459-6556
www.hawksprairieveterinaryhospital.com
Steamboat Animal Hospital
6531 Sexton Dr. NW
Olympia, WA 98502
Mon-Fri: 7am-8pm
Weekends: 9am-6pm
360-866-6101
www.steamboatanimalhospital.com
Tracy Campion
Pickles has clocked in more than 10,000 hours as a therapy canine –
and at almost 11 years of age, the sweet, intuitive Portuguese Water
Dog has changed thousands of lives. Pickles, who is part of College
Dogs©, shares her home and her work with fellow therapy dog Billie,
who just turned 7, and their proud mother, Laurie Hardman.
Thanks to canine therapists like Pickles and Billie, college has gone
to the dogs – and students couldn’t be happier. Since 2010, College
Dogs© has provided a much-needed respite for Seattle-area students
suffering from the stresses of tuition, classes, and being far from their
families – including their four-legged family members.
College Dogs is a unique program that brings certified and registered
therapy dog teams to college and university campuses during finals,
midterms, and times of crisis. Laurie Hardman, founder of College
Dogs, has more than 20 years of experience doing canine therapy
visits. For the first 15 years that she worked with therapy dogs,
Hardman was with the Delta Society (which is now Pet Partners) and
was a pet partner, instructor, evaluator, site assessor, and visiting
scholar guide. Her first Portuguese Water Dog, Mandy Lifeboat, was the
Delta Society Western U.S. Therapy Animal of the year in 1998.
Since 1990, Hardman has visited dozens of sites throughout the greater
Puget Sound area. “We’ve visited Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Center; Swedish Hospital and Heritage House at the Market from 1990
to 1998; Northwest
Hospital from 2002
onward; the Shoreline
School District;
and, for the past six
years, the Special
Offender Unit at the
Monroe Reformatory,”
Hardman explained.
In 2013, Hardman
became registered
with Therapy Dogs,
Inc. (TDI) and she
has begun testing and
registering new teams
for TDI.
College Dogs has now
expanded to multiple
colleges and universities
throughout the Pacific
Laurie Hardman
Northwest, including Seattle
Pacific University, Northwest
University, the Art Institutes of Seattle, and Cornish College of the Arts.
“During these visits, students get to pet the dogs and de-stress. We find
many students hang out on the floor with the dogs, and staff will also
come and spend time with the dogs.”
Simply petting a dog lowers one’s blood pressure and heart rate – and
sharing the company of these calming canines has had a dramatic
impact on students who seek out their services. During a recent visit,
a medical student collapsed to her knees when she saw one of the
therapy dogs.
“Thank you for coming,” she said breathlessly. “I’ve had this on my
calendar for months. We’re way too busy to have our own dogs, but I
love them.”
A student at another school also found comfort with College Dogs’
therapy dogs. “I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve had a miserable week and
I need this,” she stated. After petting the dog for several minutes, she
stood up, smiled, and said, “Thank you, I feel so much better now.”
Hardman, whose
background working
with dogs began
during her childhood,
was one of the original
people involved with “Reading With Rover,” a program that helps
children build reading confidence by reading to dogs who love to listen.
She began teaching obedience classes in the 1970s for the Washington
State Obedience Training Club and also began competing in obedience
trials.
College staff also appreciate College Dogs’ amazing teams. Hardman
stated: “We get the same response from staff, but in quiet, less obvious
responses.”
She continues to be inspired by their therapeutic power and hopes
to bring comfort and reassurance to even more students who are
struggling with college life. Hardman has a warm, welcoming presence
and her enthusiasm for her program and for therapy dogs resonates in
her voice.
The College Dogs teams are always greeted with excitement and relief
– and their departures are marked by gratitude. In the four years since
College Dog was born, the program has only increased in popularity
and demand.
“In 1990, I began showing in conformation and began breeding
Portuguese Water Dogs,” Hardman explained. “Three dogs from my
first litter, including Pickles, who was handled by me, have shown at
Westminster Kennel Club.”
Hardman built upon these successes with other programs. “College
Dogs was born in 2010 when I was contacted by Anton Zanotto, then
director of student services at the University of Washington in the
original Lander Hall,” Hardman explained.
“He said that students had mentioned something about wanting therapy
dogs to come during finals.”
The therapy dogs arrive at college campuses in all shapes and sizes:
ready to love, soothe, comfort, and reassure. “From fluffy Portuguese
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Water Dogs to giant Irish
Wolfhounds, the teams visit
residence halls, the schools
of business, medicine,
and law; fraternities and
sororities; and various
student life activities. We
come during mid-term and
finals; we came following
a student suicide, as well.”
The suicide of a 20-year-old
student in 2013 traumatized
many students – and the
dogs seemed to know
exactly how to console them.
College Dogs currently has six active teams and three or four teams
who will be joining from Pet Partners. The teams include Hardman
and her Portuguese Water Dogs, Pickles and Billie; Tricia and her Irish
Wolfhounds Shawnessey and Donegal; Jessica and her All-American
dog, Marley; Raquel and her Labrador retrievers, Pickles and Bungee;
Betsy and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Henry; and Carla with her
Labrador retriever, Samson.
“During the school year, we average between eight to ten visits most
months,” Hardman explained.
“These visits are 90 minutes, but we’ll likely have to reduce them to 60
minutes each. We’re swamped due to the popularity of the program:
depending on the location, whether it’s a residence hall, the school of
business, or the school of medicine, we typically have between 50 to
200-plus students on every visit!”
Hardman added: “When I started this in 2010, I knew it was going to be
good – but I had no idea that it would be like this!”
Would you like to become involved with College
Dogs? Visit their website, www.collegedogs.org, or
e-mail Laurie Hardman [email protected].
Pet Connection Magazine South Edition • May/June 2014
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Saturday, September 13
10am-4pm, Huntamer Park in Lacey
New vendors welcome!
For people and their pets!
Featuring demonstrations, pet services,
and contests including longest tail,
cutest face, and pet owner
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welcome!
Saturday,
May 17
10am - 5pm
Game Farm Park, 3030 R Street SE
www.ci.lacey.wa.us/market (360) 491-3214
Live Animal Entertainment
150+ Vendors • Petting Zoo
Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championships
Pony Rides • Flydog Demos
“Unleashed” Pet Contest
Agility Area • Children’s Activities
AND MUCH MORE!
3K/5K
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Saturday,
July 26th
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Olympia Veterinary
Cancer Center
Advanced Therapy
& Individualized Care
Medical Marijuana for Pets?
Dr. Lisa Parshley - Olympia Veterinary Cancer Center
Every day I may be asked, “Can I use marijuana to help my cat
eat” or “will marijuana work against my dog’s pain?” A public
dialogue about marijuana has been building in the last 10 years
as state after state has passed medical marijuana laws. In the
last two years alone our state, and Colorado, have further amplified
this deliberation by legalizing marijuana. Essentially we are now in
the midst of a very active debate on the moral and legal concerns
surrounding marijuana. So, it’s no wonder veterinarians are getting
these enquiries.
This very public conversation is certain to impact animals both
negatively and positively. Some of the impact will come from the
increased recreational use of marijuana by humans (unintended
toxicities). The rest of the impact comes from the continual biomedical
research and drug design that has spun off the Cannabis plant (medical
uses). My first recommendation that we all realize that public opinion
about marijuana is changing, what was not acceptable a decade ago
is now becoming less evil. Next, it should be understood that there
is a plethora of marijuana information and misinformation available to
anyone with a web connection, a radio, or Television.
Marijuana or cannabis is derived from a plant called Cannabis.
Different subspecies or strains are found throughout the world. Each
subspecies has differing properties and effects on the body when
inhaled or ingested. Some strains have almost no obvious psychogenic
effects, whereas, others have been almost exclusively used in the
illicit or therapeutic drug trade. The non-psychogenic strains have
been used for centuries to produce fiber (hemp) for clothes and ropes.
Some of the strains best known for their psychogenic effects have
also been those used for centuries to treat a variety of maladies from
nausea to pain to inflammation.
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As far back as 2700 BC use of
marijuana or cannabis has been
considered medicinal. The first
recorded reference to marijuana
as a medical therapy was in an
ancient Chinese medical book written
by Emperor Shen-Nung, a trained
pharmacist. In this Chinese medical book
cannabis is mentioned as a good therapy for constipation, gout,
rheumatism, and absent-mindedness. In later writings from Egypt,
in the Eber Papyrus (1500 BC) medical treaties, cannabis is listed as
a remedy for pain from hemorrhoids. During this same time period
in India cannabis was often used for gastrointestinal upset, pain of
childbirth, for general pain, insomnia, and headaches.
Writings from ancient Greece highlight yet another use of cannabis;
its seeds were used to expel tapeworms. More recently in medieval
times Arabic physicians used cannabis for diuresis, vomiting, pain,
inflammation, and seizures. Cannabis as a medical therapy first came
to western world in 1841 when Dr. O’Shaughnessy (the father of
IV fluids) introduced it as an effective therapeutic agent against the
symptoms of tetanus and pain. Modern day medicinal use of cannabis
has been described, among other things, for chemotherapy and
cancer induced nausea and vomiting and for chronic pain. Marijuana
or cannabis therapy is certainly not new, what is new is all the rational
drug design research that has been spinning off this very ancient
therapy.
Over the last decade the search for how and why the cannabis plant
works in the body, both good and bad, has led to the discovery of the
endogenous cannabinoid system. This is a system that is proposed to
be found in all mammals and is consider a part of normal physiology.
It is a group of neuromodulatory lipids derived from the arachidonate
molecule. These compounds are part of the family of eicosanoids.
As you will remember this is a family of molecules produced from
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and have such family members as
prostaglandin, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
To date at least two endocannabinoid compounds have been
described;
anandamide
(N-arachidonoylethanolamide
(AEA)
and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG). At least two receptors for
endocannabinoids, CB1 and CB2, have been discovered. Remember
that receptors are proteins located on the surface of cells. By
binding their target molecule these proteins can cause cells to
react to these compounds. Endocannabinoids receptors have been
found in the nervous system, on immune cells, and in both female
and male reproductive tracts. Already research has proven that
endocannabinoids are involved in the autonomic nervous system,
memory, stress response, immune system responses, appetite,
reproduction, pain, mood, thermoregulation, and metabolism.
Of the over 460 compounds found in the various strains of cannabis,
used traditionally for medical therapy, about 80 of these are
classified as phytocannabinoids. These are the plant version of the
endocannabinoids found in mammalians. Phytocannabinoids are the
compounds many feel are the source of both the psychogenic and
medicinal effects of cannabis. They are thought to be working by
binding to the endocannabinoid receptors found throughout the body.
If this is true it could explain all the previously reported medical and
psychogenic effects and may point to as of yet undiscovered uses or
spur new drug design.
The most psychoactive and one of the medically relevant
phytocannabinoid found in cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol
(commonly known as THC).
Other potentially important
phytocannabinoids include delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol
(CBD), cannabinol (CBN), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabichromene
(CBC)
and
cannabigerol (CBG). All of these
have less psychogenic effects than
THC, but may play as large a role
in the overall physiologic impact
of cannabis. The most studied
phytocannabinoids are THC,
CBD, and CBN. It is these three
compounds that have been used
to produce the currently approved
cannabis derived therapeutic
products Marinol (Dronabinol),
Cesamet
(Nabilone),
and
European Sativex (Nabiximols).
As of 2012 over twenty of cannabis
derived
phytocannabinoids
were the focus of biomedical research and therapy development.
These studies include evaluation of the various native cannabis and
synthetic cannabis compounds as anti-inflammatory agents, appetite
stimulants, muscle spasms therapy in multiple sclerosis, and possibly
as an anticancer therapy. The approved drugs have been labeled
for use in intractable nausea and vomiting and in chronic pain. It is
expected that other therapeutics will be discovered as research
progresses on these compounds, the other compounds found in
cannabis, and on the endogenous system implicated.
As encouraging as these new physiologic and therapeutic discoveries
appear there are still obstacles to overcome. For example, we have
not fully mapped out mechanisms of actions, pharmacokinetics, and
pharmacodynamics for most of these compounds. We are currently
limited to the regulatory approved products and use of whole plant
or partial plant therapies. Whole or partial plant therapies, while at
times efficacious, are limited by plant to plant variations in active
compounds. This variation will reduce reliable efficacy of a product,
will cause varied and at times unpredictable side effects, and until we
regulate sourcing we will not know the source of the product.
We, the pet family and veterinarian, especially need to remember
these deficiencies. If a dog or cat receives a cannabis product currently
dosing is based on antidotal information and is solely from human
studies. Using another species dosing range could cause dogs or cats
to be too close to the toxic dose, or equally as bad, the animal may not
be getting enough drug or product to achieve a therapeutic benefit.
In the future, maybe the near future, cannabis will provide us
with safe and effective therapies for animals. Until we have done
the foot work, and studies necessary to evaluate their effects
in animals, I would recommend caution and to speak with your
veterinarian prior to using it for your pet.
Pet Connection Magazine South Edition • May/June 2014
Featuring Raindog Photography
& The Just Dogs Project
Monday - Saturday
8am-6pm
Raindog Photography
Hi, it’s me Sadie! Just like so many pibbles, I have no
idea that I am one, and that some people are afraid of
me-even though I’m a total cream puff! I really loved my
photoshoot with Jenny Persing, because she totally gets
me! She knew just how to work with me to catch my
personality in the images, and make me feel comfortable
at the same time! My mom and I also really appreciate
the work she does with The Just Dogs Project, raising
awareness and fighting breed discrimination!
Book your pet photo shoot, or sumbit
your dog to participate in The Just
Dogs Project at the links below! (or
just marvel at my beautiful pics!)
Ask us about our Sparkles
preventative health plans!
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App Reviews!
By Halina Kiljanczyk
Educating yourself about your pet’s health can be done on-the-go
with Smart Phone Apps. For our May/June issues, I downloaded
and explored two:
The Pet Tech Pet Saver App and the American Red Cross Pet First Aid
App.
Both are available as iPhone and Android downloads.
Pet Tech Pet Saver App is $3.99 and includes more text and graphic
content and is more focused on your pet’s whole health, not just first aid.
American Red Cross Pet First Aid App is .99 cents and is narrowly but
accurately focused on quick first aid for your pet, then transport to vet.
A Warm, Caring Home for your
Animal Family
ONLY presentation of its kind I’ve ever seen and I can’t say enough good
things about it!
It leads you in a 5-10 min long fully body exam of your cat or dog that
includes everything (Snout, head, gums and teeth, neck, chest, the
layperson pet owner needs to know about their animal. The emphasis
is on keeping the exam slow and gentle, getting your pet gradually used
to being touched. Having had several rescue pets myself that were
spooked by touching, this information and approach is preventative
health care at its best. “Start Positive, Stay Positive, End Positive” is the
motto for this educational portion.
You need a WiFi connection to download either of these Apps.
If you are having problems, just ask any child over the age of 4 to help
you!
Both give CPR directions for both cats and dogs:
Red Cross App has videos of CPR demos
An easy & afforable way to ensure
your pet “sparkles” with good health!
Includes routine tests and vaccines
for an easy payment plan
Charlie’s Fund
A non-profit fund to help
suffering pets and caring owners
during times of great need.
Please consider giving to Charlie’s Fund precious lives are being saved every week, and
we can save even more with significant financial
help. All owners are rigorously qualified before
donations are used.
For details, visit
www.horsecartvet.com/Charlie%27s.html
Pet Saver App uses illustrations and text
Both cover a wide range of emergency conditions in Cats and Dogs
Red Cross covers Blood Sugar Emergencies and Canine Bloat and
Torsion, Pet Saver does not.
Pet Tech’s Pet Saver App has more detailed information on Poisoning,
Bites, Stings and Snake Bites
Both have a list of poisonous houseplants
The Red Cross App emphasizes traditional first aid with emphasis on
quick transport to a vet
Pet Saver App emphasizes your dog’s whole health including a brief,
head to toe (or as they say “Snout to Tail”) exam that a lay person can
easily learn “Snout to Tail Assessment” in a video/slide format is the
360- 458-2600
Pet Tech
Red Cross
horsecartvet.com
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Yelm Veterinary Hospital
Canopy Cat Rescue
1120 W Yelm Ave
Yelm , WA 98597
“We love pets and their people”
What to do when your cat
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We probably all have that old image in our minds about a
fireman climbing a ladder to rescue an elderly lady’s kitty. To
be honest, I had no idea this was a real problem! I had filed
“cat in a tree” under “old wives’ tale” in my mind. In reality,
it’s a more common problem than I had realized, and calling
the fire department is not going to help Fluffy!
There are many reasons a
cat might become stuck in
a tree. Anything from being
chased by a dog, hearing a
frightening noise, or even just
a love of climbing. If a cat is
trying to escape something,
they can easily go much
higher than they should out
of fear. Enter, Canopy Cat
Rescue! Tom Otto and Shaun
Sears are certified arborists,
and have been climbing trees
for years. Their business,
Canopy Conservation LLC,
is available for all your tree
needs,
ie
consultation,
risk assessment, pruning
Tom Otto climbs down with a
and even wildlife camera
passenger who is more comforatble in
installation. It wasn’t long
his arms than a bag
before they were getting calls
for “cat in a tree” rescues.
Soon they were added to the online registry started by Dan Kraus.
http://www2.catinatreerescue.com can help put you in contact
with an experienced climber in your area, should the need arise!
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Every situation is different, every cat is different, so they are able
to assess the situation and proceed accordingly.
When preparing to climb up to a cat, they usually will throw a
weighted line up into the tree as high as possible to pull up their
climbing line. CCR will always try to do this on the opposite side
of the tree to avoid terrifying the cat any further. They always use
safety harnesses, and climb slowly up, talking softly to the cat.
“A lot of times it seems like they know we are coming up to help.
There is nothing quite like when you reach a relieved cat and they
let go of the tree and cling to you purring so loud! It depends on
how the cat acts when we
reach them whether we
carry them in our jacket
or place them into a soft
bag for the climb down.
We have to take the
individual situation and
their safety into account,”
Shaun explains.
Seanna J. recently
found a cat stuck in a
maple tree:
“It was a dark night and
it was pouring. I heard
Shaun warms up “Stash” in his jacket
a cat yowling for help. I
determined the cat was high before climbing down out of a cedar tree
up in a big leaf maple. I first
tried leaving out stinky fish and calling the cat. No luck. I called my
friend Janis and she recommended that I look at the resources on
the MEOW website.
Tom and Shaun were getting so many cat rescue calls that they
decided to start Canopy Cat Rescue. Tom covers South Sound
areas, and Shaun answers calls from North Sound areas. There
are times where they are doing as
“We used to charge an average of $150 per call,
many as three rescues a day!
which barely covers our time and fuel, but we
I left messages at all the arborists
listed, but when I got to Canopy
Cat, a live person answered. He
said he could be at my house in 45
minutes as he lived in North Bend.
I apologized, but he was upbeat
and said he’d be right there. Little
did I know that he was going to be
missing a Seahawks game, which is
one of his “sacred” times!
I know you must be as curious as
decided to make our cat rescue services donation
I was, how do these rescues go
down? CCR recommends giving only. Neither of us could stand the thought of a cat
your cat a few hours to see if they suffering or dying up in a tree, just because their
can get down on their own. If they owner couldn’t afford our fee. That just wasn’t
are truly stuck, and don’t come for something we could live with.”
Anyway, he arrived and set to work.
mealtime, it’s time to climb! First
He had that cat down within 15 minutes. First, he draped a rope
the guys will get some background information on your cat. They
over a branch, then he attached a stronger rope. Before I knew it,
need to know about your cat’s personality, so they know how
he was next to the cat in the tree and was taking selfies with the cat.
My husband and I just stayed out of the way.
to approach him or her. They want to be very careful how they
attempt the rescue, for a cat to jump or fall from such a height
Shaun tucked that cat into a bag and climbed quickly down. It was
amazing. And all he asked for was a donation.”--Seanna
would be devastating.
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v 5 Veterinarians: Dr Brown,
Dr. Kegley, Dr Griffin, Dr. French, and
Dr Henricksen
“We take into account whether or not the cat is feral, super
friendly, or somewhere in between. Sometimes we can tell a lot
just listening to their meow. Some sounds seem to say ‘help me
please!’ while others say ‘stay away from me, I’m scared’,” Tom
explained.
CCR says that their average climb is from 30-35 feet, but they
have had cats as high as 135 feet in the air! Tom and Shaun
would like to caution everyone NOT to attempt a tree rescue on
their own. Without training and harness equipment, you are quite
seriously putting your life at risk.
Here are some helpful do’s and don’ts from the guys at CCR
Do:
If your cat is missing, remember to look up. They won’t always
meow to let you know where they are so use a flashlight to search
the trees, the light will reflect in their eyes.
Keep their claws trimmed. This can help limit the height they can
reach in a climb. Don’t ever have their claws removed, this can be
very dangerous for a cat in the outdoors.
Put plastic around tree trunks. If you have a repeat offender,
sometimes it can help to wrap the tree high enough that they can’t
get enough foothold to climb.
Don’t:
Don’t try to climb yourself, leave this to the professionals!
Is your cat stuck on a power pole? We can’t help, call the power
company right away.
Don’t call the fire department, contrary to popular belief, they
aren’t able to help in this situation.
Don’t wait to call, the sooner you call us, the better.
Want one of these awesome shirts?
CCR works for donations only, help them out
by donating on their website
www.canopycatrescue.com! Every donation
of $35 or more gets to rock this cool t-shirt!
Find Canopy Cat Rescue on Facebook for
lots of amazing photos & videos!
Is your cat stuck? Call us!
Shaun 253-324-0524, Tom 360-239-8982
Pet Connection Magazine South Edition • May/June 2014
Colt Starting
Challenge USA
Olympia, WA
4 unbroke horses.
4 Round Pens.
4 Expert Horse Trainers.
Who will take home the
buckle?
Renowned horse trainer Russell Beatty is traveling the country to
present the Colt Starting Challenge USA. His goal is to promote
Natural Horsemanship methods, and local trainers. What’s the
best part? He is coming to Olympia! Come out and witness the
competition on Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th from
12pm-3pm at the Flying M Stables!
Everyone loves watching a great horse trainer perform their
talents. It can be exciting and mesmerizing, seeing them subdue
and gentle a contrary horse. Russell and the 3 Contestants
have many years of Colt Starting under their belts, and are
willing to show the audience their skills. The Contestants enjoy
showing folks how each one of them start a horse using Natural
Horsemanship methods. As a spectator, you can see just how
impressive Natural Horsemanship methods are, as these trainers
are able to get on and ride these horses unusually fast. This
method of horse training uses the natural instincts of the horse.
Trainers use pressure and release, body language, and other
cues to communicate with the horse they have drawn. The
trainers each wear a microphone and take turns talking to the
audience to explain what they are doing, and why, while they train
the horse. The audience learns all kinds of tips and interesting
new information.
After the competitors draw the horse they will work with, they have
2 hours to work with them in front of the audience on Saturday,
and 1.5 hours to work with them on Sunday. Then they ride their
horse through an obstacle course. The judge’s decide, and a
buckle is awarded! In December 2014 there will be a National
Finals to be held at the NFR Fan Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada for
the top 8 trainers.
“You have an owner
manual for almost
everything you own, but
yet you don’t have an
owner manual for your
horse. Many people
own horses, yet they
are not safe, confident,
and out riding as
often as they should.
Knowledge is power.
All of us horse trainers
really enjoy teaching people about their horse. Come see this
event. You will be amazed at how good we get these horses going
with just 3.5 hours of training.”
Colt Starting
Challenge USA
Olympia, Wa
Sat, May 24th & Sun, May 25th
12pm-3pm both days
Come watch THE ACTION as 4 expert horse
trainers COMPETE to gentle and ride 4 unbroke
horses in just a few hours using NATURAL
HORSEMANSHIP methods!
(Bring your own chairs)
FLYING M STABLES
3922 113th Ave. SW
Olympia, WA
Order your tickets online, and come check out the amazing
competition! (Don’t forget to bring chairs.)
For more info see www.coltstartingchallengeusa.com, Also,
SHARE this event at www.facebook.com/coltstartingchallengeusa
If you want to enter your horse for this Olympia event, or for our
June 2014 Granite Falls event, call Cristy Beatty at 808-269-3408.
If you want to enter as a contestant for either event call please call
Russell at 808-250-9949, or email [email protected].
To enter your horse, call Cristy 808-269-3408
To be a contestant, call Russell at 808-269-3408
Buy tickets online! $15/adult, $10/child, 6 & under free
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The Flea Circus is COming!
Donna Sorensen
December 26, Thursday 1805
“The flees are so troublesome that I have slept but little
for 2 night past and we have regulary to kill them out of
our blankets everyday for several past.”(Sic)
“Wow”, Sandy thought, “even William Clark mentions fleas in
the Pacific Northwest in his journal.”
After reading about Christmas in 1805 Sandy decided she had
better ask Dr. Mark about parasites and their prevention at
Boots’ next appointment.
A few days later Sandy and Boots were seeing Dr. Mark for
Boots’ wellness exam. “Hard to believe he is two years old. He
still acts just like a kitten most of the time.” Sandy said.
While Dr. Mark was doing Boots’ exam he asked, “Do you have
any questions?”
“As a matter of fact I have some questions about parasites,
especially fleas. I have been reading Lewis and Clark’s journals
and they have an entry back in 1805 about fleas. Do we still
have problems here in the Northwest?” Sandy asked.
“Yes. “ Dr. Mark replied, “We have a prime climate for fleas.
They never go away like they seem to do in other parts of the
country. We do not have cold enough weather. You see, fleas
love our moist temperate climate.”
“I have never seen any on Boots.” Sandy said.
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Mark showed Sandy the flea comb he was using.
“Do you see these black looking specks?“ Dr. Mark asked.
“Yes, what are they?” Sandy asked.
“Well, this is flea feces.” Dr. Mark
Replied. Fleas eat blood so their
feces are composed of blood. If you
really want proof that these are from
fleas drop a bit of water on them. If
the speck turns red you have fleas.
The red is blood.” Dr. Mark got some
water and demonstrated to Sandy
what he was talking about.
“Oh, gross.” Sandy exclaimed.
“Fleas are only on our pets for a meal.
Once they have eaten, the female
will then lay her eggs. She will lay
approximately fifty or so at a time.
These eggs fall into the environment
and in a few days hatch. They are really tiny as you can
imagine.” Dr. Mark continued.
“Then what happens?” Sandy asked.
“The eggs hatch and the larva being light sensitive wiggle to a
dark place to spin into a cocoon. These cocoons are located in
places such as under furniture legs or along walls where they
meet the floor. Cracks and crevices’ are also favorite places.
The cocoons are so small that they are very hard to see. They
are about the size of a pin head. They are also very sticky and
are impossible to vacuum up.” Dr. Mark continued.
larva but once the cocoon is spun there is not a lot we can
do. The flea remains in the cocoon state until conditions are
just right. This can be anywhere from months to several years
before the hatch occurs.” Dr. Mark said.
“How does the flea know it is time to hatch?” Sandy asked.
“Well, when the humidity and temperatures are just right the flea
hatches. I have had clients come in and complain that they just
moved into a new apartment and their pet is covered with fleas.
This is usually because the owner of the house or apartment
has just shampooed the carpet and the steam has caused the
humidity to rise. Then someone moves in and the rooms heat
up. Bingo. The flea’s cocoons wake up and hatch and start
looking for food,“ Dr. Mark replied. “It is a perfect storm.”
“I have never seen fleas on Boots. How could he have gotten
them?” Sandy asked.
“Chances are they hitchhiked on your pants from the yard or a
friend’s home that you visited. The good news is Boots will be
easy to treat.” Dr. Mark said.
“Where do I start?” Sandy asked
“First we will start with a topical flea treatment on Boots. If he
were covered we would also need to treat the environment. I
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the spray goes and not have to move out for a day. Usually
three to four applications applied to dark areas is all it takes.”
Dr. Mark told Sandy.
“Should I continue the topical treatment?” Sandy asked.
“Then how do we get rid of them?” Sandy asked.
“Yes, here in the Northwest monthly treatment is best.” Dr. Mark
said.
“The bad thing is we can get rid of most of the adult fleas and
“What about organic treatments? Sandy asked.
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“Organic? Well, usually most organics do not work successfully.
Some work by destroying the exoskeleton of the flea or other
insects. Once this happens the fleas are unable to survive. The
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probably doesn’t hurt to use the powder but it can damage your
lungs and your pets if you inhale it,” Dr. Mark added.
Dr. Mark continued, “Some of our newer prescription products
also help control other parasites, such as ear mites, heartworm
and some of the internal worms. Fleas can also carry
tapeworm eggs, so when Boots grooms himself or if he were
to eat a mouse with fleas, chances are he will get a tapeworm.
Sometimes, you will see small white segment that look like a
grain of rice when dry. These are the visible signs of tapeworm.
They are usually seen near the rectum or in the feces. So let’s
set Boots up with some tape worm medication just in case.
If Boots had a lot of fleas, like fifty or more crawling all over him
we would want to check his blood levels to make sure there is
no flea anemia. If he did have anemia we might have had to do
a blood transfusion,” Dr. Mark said.
At the reception desk, Sandy picked up worm medication,
vaccine history, rabies certificate and a package of flea
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As you now know from the previous articles in this series,
there are many factors that can influence the development of
the hoof. Another important factor to consider is the horse’s
diet. Proper nutrition is an important step in ensuring hoof
growth and integrity. Nutritional influences include many
things; energy intake, vitamins, minerals, protein and amino
acid intake to name a few. When faced with bad hooves,
it pays to look at your horse’s feed program and their total
nutritional intake.
You Are What You Eat
What your horse eats has a significant effect on the hooves
that he grows. A horse in the wild will likely never come
across a field of irrigated, fertilized alfalfa, sweet orchard
grass or bags of processed grains. What they eat is a large
variety of unimproved forages ranging from grasses and
wild grains to what we would consider weeds and dirt (which
contains necessary minerals).
What this mean in terms of feeding a domestic horse is
relatively simple - the more unnatural stuff that you can
remove from your horse’s diet, the better.
A horse that has had a poor diet or that is missing critical
nutritional requirements will need to utilize all their vitamins,
minerals and proteins that they are getting to sustain or make
up basic energy needs for maintenance or growth. A simple
way to think about this is to consider how when we get
when we are extremely cold. Our body naturally keeps our
heat in the core to sustain our organ temperatures; hence
our extremities don’t get their normal blood flow and get
cold. A horse that is growing or being worked and that is not
receiving the nutrition that it needs, will utilize the nutrients
where they are most needed and rob other areas of the
nutrients that they need to thrive as well.
Unfortunately, nutrition can be a tricky business, as a feeding
program feeds the whole horse. Trying to divert a given
group of nutrients to the hoof is just not possible and an
imbalance of nutrients in the horse’s diet will create more
problems than it will cure. Adding a particular mineral or
vitamin to help a hoof problem will mean that the additional
ingredient will affect every system of the horse to which it is
carried by the blood’s circulation. However, adding a hoof
supplement to a diet is one of several steps to take to start a
horse on the road to better hooves.
Supplemental Hoof Power
Many nutritionists encourage the use of supplements for
a horse that has poor hoof growth. However, choosing a
supplement can be a challenge as evidence is anecdotal
when it comes to which supplements will help which horse.
Some horses respond to different mixtures, and the actual
effect of the supplement is usually impossible to separate
from changes in environment and management, topical
applications, and alterations in trimming and shoeing.
However, leaving out nutrition from a horse’s hoof-recovery
program would be omitting a key part of the equation.
Many nutritionists recommend supplements varying from
zinc, copper and biotin to calcium and protein (which include
amino acids). However, like any program it is important that
you look at all the supplements your horse may be getting
along with his diet to be sure the nutrients are in balance.
For example, a horse living and eating on pasture may not
need the same supplements that a horse living on grass hay
may need.
The bottom line - for the best hoof growth and healthy
hooves, provide your horse with adequate movement,
maintain their environment and feed your horse a good diet,
supplementing only if needed. As with all equine-related
concerns, work closely with your veterinarian, hoof care
provider and/or equine nutritionist to achieve optimum hoof
and overall horse health.
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Guard Dogs & Watchdogs
A History of Devotion
Garrett Stevens - Alpha Omega Dog Training
As the world turns there is shocking evidence about the
slippery state that holds our society together. People’s mental
and physical health are suffering. There is an overall lack of
self-control. People are allegedly “connected” more through
technology and the internet but have less real relationships with
those around them.
Any Breed - Any Age - Any Problem
Instant Gratification seems to be the order of the day and this
creates major problems in our physical, emotional, mental,
and spiritual states of mind that have not been designed to
keep these insane break-neck paces that are so common to
our society, our work and our family lives. As time keeps on,
“slippin’ slippin’ slippin’ into the future” much of mankind and our
society is also slippin’ southward in regard to our moral compass,
ethics, common courtesy and manners, and overall goodwill and
kindness. In fact, crime and danger are common place in cities
and suburban neighborhoods across the country and the planet.
We hear about crime or see it every day on the internet, on the
news, in the paper, or from a neighbor.
My family has been affected by it over the years. I remember
many years ago we had a vehicle stolen right outside our house!
This Christmas season a package was stolen right off our front
porch, which means the low-life had to come through our metal
gate and walk through our front yard and up onto our porch to
steal it, and we live in a “good” neighborhood!
I hate to break it to you, folks, but there are real bad guys that
exist and prey on the weak, the unprepared, the innocent and
sometimes just random people or homes.
Enter the dog. “Cave Canem” is Latin for Beware of Dog. Below
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There are several of these
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Dogs are very well known
for their fantastic devotion to
guarding our home and hearth.
As highly intelligent animals
many dogs have excellent
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pack they belong to. Dogs
can smell much better than us,
hear much better than us, see movement (especially in low light)
much better than us, bark much louder than us, run much quicker
than us, and bite much harder than us!
And we all know dogs are more faithful and devoted than most
humans. The name “Fido” comes from “Fidelis” meaning, “I am
faithful” in Latin. If there’s someone you want in your corner
when there is a burglar prowling around your home or a weirdo
approaching your wife and kids at the park it isn’t your goldfish. It’s
your dog. As animals that are highly in tune to their senses there
are a multitude of documented cases where dogs have protected
and saved their owners or their owner’s property time and time
again. Many dogs almost seem to have a sixth sense about these
types of things.
There is a great article on Eriesense.com called, “Are you inviting
burglars into your home?” It is worth a quick read. They interview
former burglars and they give great tips on how you can burglar
proof your house. The best tip, and admittedly so by the former
burglars: get a dog! The former burglar is quoted saying, “The
single most effective thing you can do is get a dog.” I agree
wholeheartedly.
In Stanley Coren’s excellent book, The Intelligence of Dogs,
he notes that, “It is highly likely that the first specific behavioral
characteristic that humans selected in dogs was the tendency to
bark. In the wild, adult wolves do not bark very much, although
wolf pups may be quite vocal. The first domestication of dogs
probably involved the adoption of wolf cubs, and those that proved
themselves to be good watchdogs by barking and making noise
at any disturbance were more likely to be kept and bred by their
owners.”
In the book Rise of the Dutch Republic,
John Lathrop Motley writes about the
daring escape of William of Orange.
“But for the little dog’s watchfulness,
William of Orange, upon whose
shoulders the whole weight of his
country’s fortunes depended, would
have been led within a week to an
ignominious death. To his dying day
the Prince ever afterwards kept a dog
of the same race in his bed-chamber.
In statues of the Prince a little dog is
frequently sculpted at his feet.”
Because his little dog barked furiously
he saved William from an exceptionally
well planned surprise night attack
during the Dutch war of independence
in 1572. When all his others guards
and soldiers failed, William’s dog did not.
Here is a shortened list (from Coren’s book) of some of the best
dogs for watchdog barking. These breeds will readily bark.
1. Rottweiler
2. German Shepherd
3. Scottish terrier
4. West Highland white terrier
5. Miniature schnauzer
6. Yorkshire terrier
7. Cairn terrier
8. Chihuahua
Here is the shortened list for some of the most effective Guard
dogs (barking and actual guarding!)
1. Bullmastiff
2. Doberman pinscher
3. Rottweiler
4. Komondor
5. Puli
6. Giant schnauzer
7. German shepherd
8. Rhodesian ridgeback
Proceed with caution if you select one of these effective guarding
breeds or if you attempt to bring the guarding side out of your dog.
Most protection trainers would tell you bringing that side out is
pretty easy. Calming and calling the dog off is the harder part!
Enjoy your dogs, learn to be more aware of your surroundings like
your dogs are, and be thankful they are there as an ever present
companion and watchdog for your family and your home. Be safe
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