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SUNDAY RECORD YOUR GUIDE TO PUBLIC RECORDS AND VITAL STATISTICS IN CALHOUN COUNTY BANKRUPTCIES
DEATHS Betty Barber, Sylacauga Donald Eugene Barnes, Centre Dessie Mae Bible, Anniston Nancy Lucille Yates Brady, Anniston Mary Cambric, Anniston Julia Murray Carroll, Piedmont Nana McGinnis Clark, Saks John Michael “Mike” Clonts, Oxford Lorraine Coleman, New York Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Crowe, Heflin Edwards DeMille Jr., Oxford Earnestine English Furr, Montgomery Mana Evelyn McLemore Granger, Jacksonville Sandra L. Gunter, Anniston Ann B. Holbrook, Lincoln William H. Hooks, Fruithurst Allen Ray Hudson, Ohatchee Shirley Ann Ford Jones, Jacksonville
Gloria Hooten “Hootie” Kelley, Pleasant Grove Haynie Lambert, Centre Thomas W. “Billy” Lamberth, Oxford Eloise Leonard, Anniston John Howard Lindblom, Oxford Eli Thomas Malone, Jacksonville William L. “Chief” Morrow, Anniston Pablin “Pam” Murray, Anniston Betty Doris Nelson, Anniston Oscar Walter Nelson, Oxford Andrew Ray “Andy” Pinkard, Wadley Jerry Stokes, Leesburg Lindsey Thomas Watkins, Anniston Raymond White, Anniston Davis Newton Williams, Fruithurst Dee Anna Williams, Jacksonville Ulysses Wynn, Talladega
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A Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows the debtor to retain certain exempt property, but the debtor’s remaining property is gathered and sold by a trustee from which creditors will receive payment. It may also be used by businesses which wish to terminate their business. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy enables debtors, through court supervision and protection, to propose and carry out a repayment plan under which creditors are paid, in full or in part, in installments over a three-year period. During that time, debtors are prohibited from starting or continuing collection efforts. The following bankruptcies declared by Calhoun County residents were recorded by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Alabama last week:
Chapter 7 • Frances Brwon, Del Ray Circle, Oxford • Barry Gilbert, Church Street, Jacksonville • Margaret Turley, Cherokee Trail, Anniston • Carole H. Nesbit, Knollwood Drive, Anniston • Tina L. Thornton, West 12th Street, Anniston • Morgan L. Duncan, Websters Chapel Road, Wellington • Maurice A. Wilson and Carolyn Wilson, Foxley Road, Anniston • William L. Pittman and Deborah J. Pittman, AL 144, Ohatchee • Brian Keith Davis, West 17th Street, Anniston • Steven Benefield, Noble Street, Anniston • Tanisha Renee Pointer, West 52nd Street, Anniston Chapter 13 • Gwendolyn Y. Guy, Anniston • Doane K. Smith and Dana Jo Smith, Clark Avenue, Oxford • Michael B. McNeal and Summer D. McNeal, Shamrock Avenue, Weaver • Shelia K. Easley, Quail Drive, Anniston • Jamie D. Nadeau, Helena Street, Eastaboga
• Tommy Junior Smith of Oxford to Kayla Rae Blair of Oxford • Stephen Craig Burt of Jacksonville to Misty Kay Freeman of Piedmont • Leeanthony Marquise Dorsey of Anniston to Jerlessa Sada King of Beaumont, Texas • Joyce McCard Stansell of Oxford to John Ovie Story of Oxford • Macon Jerome Williams of Anniston to Rachel Regina Vaughan of Anniston • Shane Richard Huck of Piedmont to Charlie Lynn Gowens of Piedmont • Davis Allen Beard of Munford to Kimberly Anderson Simms of Anniston • Donald Gene Stone of Piedmont to Nancie Ann Leeper of Piedmont • Benjamin Kyle Simmons of Jacksonville to Natasha Nicole Barksdale of Jacksonville • Travis Shane Roney of Anniston to Tanya Renee Poore of Anniston • James Hiram Cross of Woodland to Ruth Anne Cook of Oxford • Tyler Allen George of Lincoln to Taylor Lynn Cox of Ohatchee
• Brian Ja Cate of Anniston to Kaye Gautney Cleveland of Oxford • Nicolas Dustin Davidson of Moody to Anelizabeth Swindall of Moody • Andrew Cody Harris of Auburn to Kaelee Anne Jordan of Cragford • Brent Ledon Parris of Piedmont to Deborah Ann Morris of Piedmont • Kevin Darelle Palmore of Anniston to Juwana Dionne Noel of Anniston • Chad David Dulin of Ohatchee to Mary Beth Lambert of Ohatchee • Jarvis Earl Minniefield of Anniston to Elienna Unique Heath of Anniston • Shane Michael Whitt of Ohatchee to Kayla Nicole Weyerman of Ohatchee • Spencer Alexander Sadi of Jacksonville to Heather Amber Leck of Jacksonville • Frederick Sherrod Tatum of Anniston to Pamela Denise Glass of Anniston • Jeremy Jawaski Green of Anniston to Erin Nicole Coffman of Oxford • Craig Merritt Smith of Anniston to Bonnie Lee Littlefield
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• Patty L. Estes and Pate • John Waddell and Gary Michael Estes • Kimberly Philippe Jennifer Waddell • Linda Bolton and and Karl Philippe • Jeanette Ingram and David Lester Bolton • Megan Shree Phillip Davis INCORPORATIONS • Amber Diane Hayes Teneyck and Cory Wiland Curtis Corey liam Teneyck • Maven Media LLC Dissolved • Beverly Kay Shelley Hayes • Noel Park & Farm • Cheaha Area Bicy- • Josh Mark Brown and Jimmy Lee ShelLLC and Katey Sharae ley • Fortified Industries clists Inc. • Psychology AssoLLC Check out the digital edition at • Clemment Con- ciates of Jacksonwww.AnnistonStar.com cepts LLC ville LLC
CATTLE SALE
Here is the livestock market report for the Tuesday sale. Receipts for this week 731 compared to 701 last week. Receipts a year ago 564.
FEEDER CLASSES:
Bulls and steers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200-300 lbs. 185.00 to 207.50; 300-400 lbs. 148.00 to 200.00; 400-500 lbs. 135.00 to 157.00; 500-600 lbs. 123.00 to 145.00; 600700 lbs. 95.00 to 135.00. Heifers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200-300 lbs. Too Few; 300-400 lbs. 130.00 to 165.00; 400-500 lbs. 120.00 to 133.00; 500-600 lbs. 110.00 to 131.00; 600700 lbs. 100.00 to 124.00 .
SLAUGHTER CLASSES:
Cows: Breakers 78.00 to 81.00; Boners 83.00 to 87.00; Lean 71.00 to 77.50. Bulls: Normal Dressing 54-58% 91.00 to 94.50; High Dressing >58% 96.00 to 100.00; Low Dressing
WILLS PROBATED • Frances Ellen Cash • Geneva Bush • Frederick Stuart Pickett • Joyce W. Stephens • Barbara Ann Deese • Sue Tillery Yevick • Van H. Hamilton
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ARRESTS The people listed in this arrest report, whose • Jerre Comer Self Jr., 42: second-degree names and charges are obtained from pub- receiving stolen property. lic records, are presumed innocent unless Calhoun County proven guilty in a court of law. The following felony arrests were reported Anniston by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office durThe following felony arrests were reported by ing the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. the Anniston Police Department (addresses Thursday. not provided) during the seven-day period • Bridgett Champion Frazier, 30, of Oxford: ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. failure to appear in court. • Tyreese Lamont-Sinard Lewis, 28: hold for • Jimmy Clyde Nolan, 38, of Centre: probaother agency. tion violation. • Cassandra Bagley, 40: obstructing justice • Jonathon Lee Bloodworth, 32, of Anniston: by using false I.D. failure to appear in court.
• Derelle Dion Carter, 22, of College Park, Ga.: failure to appear in court. • Trevor Ronnie Sanders, 20, of Weaver: probation violation. • Summer Nicole Edgeworth, 20, of Weaver: third-degree burglary. • Jamie Lynn Harbison, 36, of Wellington: first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana. • Daniel Ross Gravette, 35, of Wellington: first-degree possession of marijuana.
by the Oxford Police Department during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. • Franklin Dwayne Pointer, 43, of Anniston: theft. • Crystal Michelle Davis, 33, of Anniston: second-degree theft. • Peggy Crump Chastain, 58, of Oxford: second-degree theft. • Jeremy Lucas Salisbury, 30, of Oxford: secOxford ond-degree possession of a forged instruThe following felony arrests were reported ment.
BLOTTER Crimes are listed by location. Anonymous tips may be called in to Crime Stoppers at 256-238-1414. A reward of up to $1,000 may be given.
television. • Residence, 2600 block of Norwood Avenue: refrigerator, washing machine, grill. • Residence, 6100 block of Simmons Drive: television, air conditioner. Anniston • Residence, 100 block of McArthur Drive: The following property crimes were report- television, games. ed to the Anniston Police Department dur- Thefts ing the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. • Residence, 200 block of Roll Tide Road: Thursday. power-washer.
Burglaries
MARRIAGE LICENSES
1999 Toyota Camry. • Residence, 800 block of Old Gadsden Highway: 2003 Nissan Altima. • Parking lot, 1500 block of Warrior Road: CD player, subwoofers, amplifier, capacitor. • Residence, 5200 block of Saks Road: cash.
Robbery
• Residence, U.S. 431, Ohatchee: generator. • Residence, Buttram Lane, Piedmont: firearm.
Auto-related thefts
• Residence, Bernard Couch Drive, Anniston: cash, debit/credit cards, personal I.D., sunglasses.
Oxford • Department store, 5500 block of McClellan Boulevard: air conditioner, string trimmer, The following property crimes were report• Department store, 5500 block of McClellan groceries. (Recovered 06-07-2013) ed to the Oxford Police Department durBoulevard: television, food and household ing the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Calhoun County items. (Recovered 06-07-2013) • Residence, 100 block of Arrowhead Trail: The following property crimes were report- Thursday. jewelry. ed to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Thefts • School, 2000 block of Cooper Avenue: utility during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. • Department store, 700 Quintard Drive: jewtrailer. (Recovered 06-09-2013) Thursday. elry. (Recovered 06-08-2013) • Residence, 3500 block of Oakridge Avenue: • Department store, 700 Quintard Drive: Burglaries motorcycle. clothing. (Recovered 06-07-2013) • Department store, 3100 block of Noble • Residence, Short Street, Oxford: cash. • Kohl’s, Oxford Exchange Blvd.: clothing. Street: cell phone. • Residence, unspecified location: comput- (Recovered 06-06-2013) er, televisions, garden tiller, cash. Auto-related thefts • Department store, 700 Quintard Drive: wal-
• Residence, 1800 block of Cooper Avenue: digital camera, laptop computer. • Hotel, 1600 block of Quintard Avenue: mp3 player, tablet computer, clothing. • Residence, 2100 block of Woodland Avenue: copper wire, air conditioning unit coil packs. • Residence, 400 block of Oak Road: ceramic tiles. • Residence, 800 block of East 7th Street: string trimmer, battery charger, tools. • Residence, 1600 block of Pine Avenue: • Residence, first block of Rendalia Drive: Thefts
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CALENDAR: AnnistonStar.com/calendar PROPERTY TRANSFERRED • Steve Harrison and Sabrina Harrison to Mike Alexander, a parcel of land in section 24, township 14, range 6, $10. • R.K. Allen Oil Co. Inc. to Discount Foods Inc., Herron subdivision of Weaver, block 1, lots 43-40, $260,000. • Christopher David Gilliam to Kerry Wayne Kilgore, a parcel of land in section 5, township 15, range 8, $10. • Housing & Urban Development to Austin Blake Muncher, Wakefield’s addition to Melrose, lot 7, $66,020. • Bank of America to Housing & Urban Development, Crestline subdivision, block G, lot 1, $1. • Fannie Mae to Earnest L. Watts, Kara-Lynn Heights, block 4, lot 25, $23,000. • Paul I. Gonzales and Margarita B. Gonzales to DDB LLC, Hillandale subdivision, 1st addition, block J, lot 4, $100. • Imogene Heathcock StracenerEstate to Jean Gibbs Roberts, W.H. Phillips subdivision, lot 3, $40,000. • Adam M. Ferguson and Deanna Ferguson to Jackie Todd Owen, Winter Park subdivision, 1st addition, block A, lot 3, $10. • Jessica Lauren Pike to Francis Jeanette Franklin Pike and Donald Lee Pike, fraction D of a parcel of land in section 34, township 12, range 8, $10. • Rickett Living Trust to Adam M. Ferguson and Deanna Ferguson, Stoney Brook subdivision, 1st addition, block 4, lots 13 and 14, $10. • Mirick Group LLC to John Sears and Gary Wilborn, a parcel of land
in section 18, township 13, range 7, $350,000. • Timothy C. Bearden and Frances F. Bearden to Lee C. Edge and Johnna D. Edge, Alexandria Heights subdivision, lot 13, $102,000. • Gary Abbott to Maria Aguilar, Roosevelt Heights addition to Anniston, $100. • Jo Lane Kirk to Jo Lane Kirk, Deborah Lambert, Gene Smith, Danny Ray Smith and Kenneth Smith, Piedmont Land & Improvement Co., block 55, lots 7-9, $10. • Mary W. Quillen to M&W publishers & Manufacturing Co. LLC, a parcel of land in section 5, township 15, range 8, $10. • Heirs of Sonny G. Rich and Heirs of Audrey Lee Rich to Keiffer Trey Knight and Maranda R. Knight, a parcel of land in section 1, township 13, range 7, $10. • Clint Mosley to Roy E. Weathington Jr. and Cheryl M. Weathington, a parcel of land in sections 2/3, township 15, range 7, $10. • Fannie Mae to Harolyn D. Briggs, a parcel of land in section 34, township 14, range 7. • Jackie D. McDowell to Advantage Construction and Energy Solutions LLC, Sugar Valley Estates, phase 1, block C, lot 14, $10. • Earlon C. McWhorter to McWhorter Properties LLC, a parcel of land near 1200 Walnut Avenue, Anniston, $10. • LPP Mortgage Ltd. to Audra Magaw and Judy Mathews, KonTiki subdivision, lot 110, $46,600. • Geneva Scroggins, Eddie Cornelius and Anita Cornelius to Dianne Haynes, a parcel of land in section
34, township 16, range 6, $10. • Heirs of Agnes Ingram to Edward E. Ingram Sr., Cane Creek Homes in McClellan, lot 18, $10. • Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Freddie Mac, E.L. Hollingsworth addition to Blue Mountain, 2nd addition, block 13, lots 17 and 18, $33,678. • Freddie Mac to Kerry Wayne Kilgore, E.L. Hollingsworth addition to Blue Mountain, 2nd addition, block 13, lots 17 and 18, $12,000. • Tommy Erwin and Janice Erwin to Keith Erwin, a parcel of land in section 26, township 15, range 7, $100. • Audie Leigh Smart to Sarah Lynn Downey, a parcel of land in section 32, township 12, range 10, $10. • Audie Leigh Smart to Sarah Lynn Downey, Piedmont Land & Improvement Co., block 73, lots 15 and 16; Piedmont Land & Improvement Co., block 76, lot 6, $10. • Earnest LaChapelle and Louise LaChapelle to The Earnest and Louise LaChapelle Living Trust, Pelham Oaks Townhomes, phase 2, lot 7, $10. • Kelly A. Estes and Shane A. Estes to Shane A. Estes, a parcel of land in section 8, township 15, range 8, $10. • Elizabeth Ann Knight to Stanley Maurice Burt and Karen Michele Burt, a parcel of land in section 7, township 14, range 6, $10. • Housing & Urban Development to Caitlin J. Turner, Buckelew Estates, lot 32, $80,000. • Charlotte H. Horne to Shannon Horne Lambert, Gary W. Horne and Robbie Horne Owen, Forest Hills
subdivision, block A, lots 10-12, $10. • U.S. Bank to Peyton Properties LLC, Hidden Valley subdivision, lot 44, $48,300. • Alton Coolidge Hall and Cheryl A. Hall to Alton C. Hall and Cheryl A. Hall, a parcel of land in section 34, township 14, range 9, $10. • Crimson Properties LLC to Northeast Alabama Community Development Corp., Wellborn Manor, lot 3, $100. • John H. Street Jr. to Jack Investment Partners LLC, a parcel of land in sections 29/30/31/32, township 16, range 8, $10. • Radar Properties Co. LLC to Jack Investment Partners LLC, South Anniston Land Co., 2nd division, block 30, lots 1-3 and 14-16; South Anniston Land Co., 2nd division, block 38, 5-14; South Anniston Land Co., 2nd division, block 39, lots 1-16; South Anniston Land Co., 2nd division, block 41, lots 1-3 and 14-16, $10. • Ronald Jason Reed to Frederick R. Lay and Ann L. Lay, a parcel of land in section 3, township 14, range 6, $7,000. • Donald A. Clayburn to Donald A. Clayburn and Linda Clayburn, a parcel of land in section 15, township 16, range 7, $10. • Kent Dean to James A. Jackson Jr., Quail Run subdivision, block A, lot 4, $1. • Raymone Underwood, Richard Underwood, Gloven Howell and Brenda Israel to Dennis O. Carroll, M.C. Sterne subdivision, block 9, lots 5 and 6, $20,275. • Diana Stewert Sharp to Betty
Bishop, a parcel of land in section 14, township 16, range 7, $1. • Vivian Lusk Love and Richard K. Love to Richard K. Love and Samuel P. Love, a parcel of land in sections 3/4, township 14, range 9, $10. • Stewardship Fund LP to Harbour Portfolio II LLC, a parcel of land in section 20, township 13, range 8, $10. • Harbour Portfolio II LLC to Anthony Corrado and Wendyrose L. Antoszewski, a parcel of land in section 20, township 13, range 8, $10. • Anthony Corrado and Wendyrose L. Antoszewski to Kristi-Mae Young, a parcel of land in section 20, township 13, range 8, $21,000. • Jason E. Ward and Nancy Ward to Brandy G. Musick and Donald W. Musick, Betta-View Hills, block B, lot 24, $10. • Michael Payne and Meredith Payne to Christopher A.V. George and Heather L. Gaorge, a parcel of land in section 30, township 13, range 9, $10. • Heather L. George and Christopher A.V. George to Michael L. Payne and Meredith H. Payne, Sugar Valley Estates, phase 1, block C, lot 17, $10. • Charles A. Myers to Charles A. Myers and Vera J. Myers, a parcel of land in section 33, township 12, range 10, $10. • Fannie Mae to Vikki Sears, Pinewood subdivision, block C, lot 10, $65,000. • Willard M. Dawson to Bridges Properties LLC, Lyncoya subdivision, Grady Vaughn addition, block 1, lot 1, $38,000.
FORECLOSURES • Curtis R. Baxter and Tonia S. Baxter, a parcel of land near 301 East Ladiga Street, Piedmont. • Bret E. Blair and April Renee Brasseale, a parcel of land in section 25, township 14,
range 6. • Hector R. Santiago and Belinda G. Santiago, Indian Oaks Estates, section 3, lot 128. • Ryan E. Smith and Allyson Isaacs, Choccolocco Estates, lot 10.
• William D. Fleming Sr., a parcel of land in section 22, township 15, range 5. • Edwin L. Kelley and Selena Kelley, Pinewood subdivision, Nelson’s addition, lot 17. • Karen Moses, Woodgate subdivision, 2nd
addition, block B, lot A. • Scott L. Perrella and Tracey L. Perrella, a parcel of land in section 25, township 14, range 6.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS Here are food service establishments recently inspected by the Calhoun County Health Department, along with scores. A score of 100 indicates the inspector found no deficiencies. Potentially hazardous deficiencies (four- or five-point demerit items) are noted. These must be corrected immediately and inspectors say they are often corrected while the inspection is underway. Restaurants earning below 70 must raise their scores within seven days or face closure.
• Sonic Drive In, 1405 Barry St., Oxford — 91, potentially hazardous food did not meet temperature requirements during cold holding. • Weaver High School — 95, potentially hazardous food did not meet temperature requirements during cold holding.
NO MAJOR DEMERITS
• Brother’s, 206 S. Pelham Road, Jacksonville — 94. • Café McClellan, 171 Town Center Drive, Anniston — 98. 4-OR 5-POINT DEMERITS • Chick-Fil-A, 700 Quintard Drive, Oxford — 98. • Sbarro, 700 Quintard Drive, Oxford — 93, equipment (uten- • CJ’s Family Restaurant, 2308 U.S. 78, W., Oxford — 97. sils) must be clean and sanitized. • Comfort Inn, 138 Elm St., Oxford — 98.
• Days Inn, 3 Recreation Drive, Oxford — 99. • Dee Ford’s, 3805 Alabama 202, Anniston — 97. • Friendship BP, 1701 Cheaha Drive, Oxford — 96. • Golden Springs Chevron, 3321 Henry Road, Anniston — 97. • McDonald’s, 312 Pelham Road, N., Jacksonville — 99. • Meadowbrook Abundant Childcare, Oxford — 100. • ONO Grill, 2900 McClellan Blvd., Anniston — 97. • Saks High School — 100. • Sleep Inn, 88 Colonial Drive, Oxford — 97. • Subway, 2030 U.S. 78, E., Oxford — 97. • Zaxby’s, 3234 McClellan Blvd., Anniston — 97.
Vet recommends medical marijuana BY SUE MANNING Associated Press
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Dress your pooch for the beach BY SUE MANNING Associated Press
Here’s a rule that only applies to dog beaches: they are all clothing optional. So if you’re one of the rare owners that dress up your dog, designers have options for your beach-bound hound. From bikinis to surf trunks, clothing makers have found a niche to sell garb for the pampered pooch that has almost everything. Tommy Bahama Pets offers a Hawaiian shirt and a dress with a ruffled skirt made with the brand’s traditional hibiscus fabric. Designer John Bartlett makes a canine beach tank top. And Martha Stewart Inc. produces a practical life jacket to give surfing and boating dogs a boost in the water. In addition to floral bikinis and colorful swim trunks, pet retailers sell wet suits, visors, sunglasses and Doggles (think: goggles for dogs). While the fashions may be fun they aren’t very practical, said Dr. Brittany King of Banfield Pet Hospital in Houston. “I’m a big swimmer and so is my dog, Hank,” she said. “While he has his fair share of doggie-friendly swim trunks, they are simply meant for fashion—not function.” Practical beachgoers should do their dog a favor and put sunscreen on furless areas, bring fresh water, treats, a towel and an umbrella for shade. And don’t forget your own swimsuit.
Until she introduced “magic cheese” to her sick and aging bulldog, Laura Bugni-Daniel watched him suffer for two years. He’d spend his days lying down or throwing up. Today, at age 12, he plays like a puppy through the day, his fur is soft and he sleeps at night, soothed not by magic, but by the dose of marijuana in that cheese. Bugni-Daniel is part of a growing movement to give medical marijuana to pets in pain. Many urge caution until there’s better science behind it. But stories abound about changes in sick and dying pets after they’ve been given cannabis — even though it isn’t a proven pain killer for man or mutt, and it’s an illicit drug under federal law despite being legal for people in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Leading the charge is Los Angeles veterinarian Doug Kramer, 36, known as the “Vet Guru,” who felt it was his duty to speak out while he has no family that would feel a verbal or financial backlash. “I grew tired of euthanizing pets when I wasn’t doing everything I could to make their lives better,” he said. “I felt like I was letting them down.” Pot eased his Siberian husky’s pain during her final weeks, after she had surgery to remove tumors. Not only did Nikita stop whimpering while using cannabis, but she started eating, gaining weight and meeting him at the door again. It gave him six extra weeks with his dog before he had to euthanize her, he says. It wasn’t a cure, but he thinks it freed her of pain and improved her last days. Some other vets contacted said they share Kramer’s view on pot, but they wouldn’t talk on the record for fear of arrest or retaliation. Kramer hasn’t lost any clients over his view, but he was asked not to return to some of the clinics where he volunteered or relieved other vets because of concerns over the negative image his advocacy creates, he said. Dr. Duncan Lascelles, a professor of surgery and pain management at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, thought about studying marijuana a decade ago. He didn’t, not for lack of interest, but because the timing was wrong. “I have been considering looking at that field again because I think it does
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Dr. Douglas Kramer applies cannabis oil to the skin of his dog, Mason, who had already undergone multiple surgeries to remove cancerous growths. have a lot of potential,” he said. He also figures those all-important grants needed for research will be available now. Testing could take 10 years or more to be sure a pain killer will be effective and free of side effects, Lascelles said. Kramer said it’s unconscionable to let a decade pass, when millions of pets will die of illness and old age. Vets who want traditional testing point to a study by two Colorado animal hospitals that compared the number of dogs treated for what appeared to be accidental marijuana overdoses between 2005 and 2010 with increases in the number of marijuana licenses issued. As registrations increased 146-fold, the number of sickened pets went up four-fold. “Sometimes public sentiment and activity gets ahead of the scientific background and that can be dangerous,” said Barry Kellogg, senior veterinary adviser to the Humane Society of the United States. While two dogs with pot in their system died in the Colorado survey, hallucinogenic reactions may make dogs wobbly on their legs, raise their pulse and cause dribbly urine, said Dr. Karl Jandrey, an emergency and critical care vet at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis. But pot clinic managers say that a proper dose of the drug will prevent a bad reaction.
Jessica LeRoux of Twirling Hippy Confections in Denver made custom treats that helped extend the life of her last service dog, a black Lab-border collie mix named Thor. “I got the 15th year out of that relationship because of the product I made for him,” she said. Old or ailing pets who take cannabis usually experience an immediate boost in appetite and relief from pain. That lets them get around, relieve themselves without help, sleep better and enjoy their families until age or disease catches up, LeRoux said in explaining how the cannabis helps pets. At La Brea Compassionate Caregivers in Los Angeles, manager Megan Hanley recommends a drop of liquid marijuana extract marketed as Companion Cannabis for every 10 pounds of dog. It can be spread on cheese or bread. “It’s a revolutionary product and response to it has been tremendous in the last year,” she said. Bugni-Daniel, in Divide, Mont., is allowed to have four marijuana plants under state law for her medical needs. She turns that into extract for her and Rabito. Marijuana has been like the fountain of youth for the American bulldog. “It’s really nice to see your sick pet, for his last moments or weeks or months, be happy and not real sick and dealing with needles and surgery,” Bugni-Daniel said.