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Adopting an older pet Special love stories, and some stats that make them all the more poignant.

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Cute images of baby bunnies are everywhere at Easter. Rabbit Advocate volunteers work hard to break the cycle of impulse purchases and abandonment by teaching about rabbit care and dispelling common myths. The group’s helpline responds to over 600 calls a year and, this year, to more than 450 requests to take unwanted rabbits. SPOT MAGAZINE • APRIL 2006

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outinely here at Spot, while considering future editorial plans, we toy with all kinds of ideas, tossing them around in multiples until one sort of demands to be picked up and run with. This go-round, the subject of adopting older pets rose to the surface and stayed there, thanks to the story of Denise Sproul and a journey that unexpectedly led her to not only adopt an older beagle who’d survived horrific circumstances, but ultimately to go all the way — to create Cascade Beagle Rescue. Denise’s beagle Gianni typifies so many success stories — the moral being that the most rag-tag, mistreated animals, when given a healthy dose of love and attention,

can blossom into loving companions and awe-inspiring creatures beyond anything we could’ve ever imagined. Gianni, for example, was a mess when he met Denise: his jaws had been wired shut and his dew claws amputated in unclean circumstances. Six years hence, he’s an accomplished obedience and tracking dog, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen. Denise has blossomed, too: running the organization she created to give other dogs like Gianni a second chance. This story goes on to list numerous rescue organizations laboring in love and getting things done throughout the region. We’ll eventually get to meet them all, as we continue to bring you their stories. Another big story that surfaced this month just had to be published now: timed to celebrate the landmark 10,000th adoption at CAT Adoption Team in Sherwood. At this writing we’re approaching presstime, awaiting the joyful call confirming that kitty #10,000 has found his or her forever home. Yet another success story, CAT’s history is an awesome example of what can happen when a heart for animals is coupled with

dedication, hard work, and others who share that heart, and the conviction to get things done. What began eight years ago through a simple commitment to serving abandoned, sick and injured felines is today a powerful force in the cat community: involving extensive collaborative partnerships, ongoing adoption events, a strong corps of volunteers, an outstanding foster care program, and crackerjack systems streamlining the process — to best serve the animals and the people serving them. Give up a smile for CAT as we count down to its landmark adoption. Better still? Next time you hear someone considering adopting a cat, please tell them about CAT. There’s so much more. And always will be. In preparing for press I looked over the pieces not running this time, stories you’ll see later. At nine months old, Spot is a pup. And like all babies of a certain age, it’s bouncing, cooing and pushing at every turn to take its next big adventure. We’re shooting for strong, steady growth, and hope you can appreciate the growing pains (and unique fun and challenges) inherent in a

new publishing venture. Even more, we hope you’ll join us in it — by sharing with us and fellow readers your story ideas, suggestions, praises or critiques. The world of pets and their people is overflowing with tales that inspire, amaze, amuse and provoke. And we want to hear and share them all! So if one comes your way that you know others will appreciate, get a kick out of, learn from, etc, please let us know. It’s our reason for being and our pleasure to get the word out. Hope you enjoy this issue, and even more, I hope to hear from you — by phone, fax, mail or email — with story ideas, photos of your “baby,” or anything else you might like to share with our heart-shaped community of pets and their people. Yours in heart and getting things done,

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FIDO wins prestigious award The National Association of Counties recently awarded FIDO, Friends Involved in Dog Outreach, first place for the 2006 Acts of Caring Award. Founded by Clackamas Country residents and businesses in June 2004, FIDO serves the ever-increasing financial needs of the county’s 50-yearold dog shelter. The award was bestowed after careful review of county agencies across the country by national agencies such as the Points of Light Foundation, the Red Cross, and others. A recent program of FIDO, AniMeals, is making headlines, too. Recognizing that many seniors who receive home-delivered meals tend to their pets’ nutritional needs before their own, FIDO stepped up, partnering with Clackamas County Social Services and Senior Meals. Through AniMeals, FIDO obtains the number of needy dogs and cats in senior meals programs, collects food donations and packages them in two-week portions, then delivers them to senior centers where they are packaged with meals delivered by drivers delivering meals to seniors.

Throw ‘em a bone, people! Programs like FIDO depend on the generous support of area residents. You can make a difference by: * Donating cat food (the need is great) or money * Lending a hand packaging or delivering food To learn more about FIDO and/or AniMeals and how you can get involved, contact Michael Moises at michaelmoi@co.clack amas.or.us or 503-353-4338 or Stefanie Reid at stefanierei@ co.clackamas.or.us.

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The new cattery is part of a campaign to promote and encourage responsible cat ownership, which includes licensing, microchips, spaying and neutering, and keeping cats indoors. To learn more about the cattery, or cats at the shelter in need of loving homes, visit www.multcopets.org.

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n the spring of 1994, a man named Evan Kalik retired and left his home in Florida to be near his sons in Portland, and to help them expand their business four years later. He asked his sons for one thing: that 3,000 square feet of the new building be allotted for him to use as a rescue shelter for cats. Kalik met with architects and had them design cages to accommodate 30 cats. During construction, he had them double the capacity to 60 and, interestingly, within the first week, his little shelter hit capacity — all 60 cages were filled. Run solely by volunteers and word of mouth, in its first eight months the little shelter in Sherwood — calling itself CAT Adoption Team — placed 205 cats in loving adoptive homes. Now, eight years later, the rescue agency referred to fondly as “the little shelter that could” by Britta Bavaresco, former executive director and now board member, had become a booming concern, run by a passionate group of people who love cats. Started by cat-loving people focused entirely on felines, over the years, they’ve increasingly become people-people, too. At presstime, CAT was counting the hours to its landmark 10,000th adoption. From its first days, CAT has stood apart for its standards and practices. “Evan would say, ‘Our cats get everything but a college education,’” said Britta with a smile, referring to CAT’s standard operating procedure in which every new arrival receives a complete health check including testing and vaccinations for common feline concerns, a microchip, medical treatment as needed, and, if not already done, is spayed or neutered. Evan’s statement also reflected the depth of CAT’s mission: providing aid to homeless, abandoned, injured and older cats who would otherwise have pretty slim chances of survival. The job

became easier and more efficient in early 2002, with the establishment of an on-site hospital. The facility works with veterinary clinics, shelters and rescue groups — taking in cats that might otherwise be euthanized due to medical problems or space constraints. Continued medical care is provided to strays initially treated by other emergency vet clinics, and ultimately placed by CAT into adoptive homes.

The organization has grown by leaps and bounds from the start. Viewing the adoption rates in chart form tells the tale: 1500 cats found loving homes in 2003, nearly 2100 were placed in 2004, there were 2498 adoptions in 2005, and, so far this year, over 500 cats and kittens have found forever homes. Today CAT is a great friend not only to felines in need, but to many organizations throughout the region also working to rescue, heal and find families for homeless and abandoned cats — including animal service organizations in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties, humane societies in Salem, Portland and Vancouver, DoveLewis, and others. The goal is to work cooperatively whenever

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possible, pool resources and eliminate redundancy, all to maximize the results of the individual agencies, cutting time and cost of the overall effort — decreasing euthanasia and saving lives. Currently, many agencies are focused on education and awareness programs on the importance of spaying and neutering, which ultimately reduces the critical problem of overpopulation. One recent project resulted in the compilation of data which identified, by zip code, an area from which a high number of cats were landing in shelters, the reasons why, and the animals’ condition on arrival. The project suggested that, just by increasing spay and neuter rates in the area, the number of abandoned and homeless cats could be reduced substantially. In the future, cooperative efforts of the animal organizations (CAT is represented by Kris Otteman, DVM and CAT Board Member), might include drives to increase microchipping.

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“When people are driving or walking and a greater toll on both those working for the see a stray dog, everyone stops,” says animals, and the cats themselves. Britta. “But a cat running around doesn’t Like a diamond in the rough, “The little trigger the same concern. People have shelter that could” has become more and indoor/outdoor cats who roam nearby, more faceted over time thanks to the and it just doesn’t sound the same alarm loving care, shrewd business acumen as a loose dog.” and unfailing commitment and hard work Pets of any kind that are picked up are of Kalik, and the countless cat-loving routinely scanned in an effort to reach the people who’ve lent their hearts, energy owner — including bodies of animals who and talent to the effort. have died or been killed. “Whether a pet And like a diamond, the closer you look, is found alive or dead, isn’t it much better the more you’re able to appreciate CAT’s for the owner to know?” Britta points out. many facets. As if the story up to now “Even if my pet had been hit and killed, weren’t impressive enough, CAT’s thrivI would much rather know than spend ing foster care program at any given time however long looking for her and and not houses 200-300 cats on site, another 150knowing what happened.” 300 in foster homes, and as many as 50 at Called by some a “shelter without walls” outreach facilities. Other programs include for it’s outstanding foster care program, the “Mature Companions” program, which and extensive cooperative efforts with matches older cats with loving senior other organizations, CAT is an impressive humans, weekly adoption events at area operation by itself. Volunteers number 300- pet stores including PetCo, PetsMart and 500, and more cats than ever are being Pet Loft, with frequent opportunities to meet adoption accepted for counselors, care, shelter CAT has been called a and more. and placement from Keeping other organi- for its extensive cooperative efforts a keen eye zations that with other organizations and out- on “what cannot house works,” the standing foster care program. or care for shelter itself them due to is designed to be guest-friendly, with an lack of space or medical facilities. In fact, inviting lobby area outfitted to help visithere is a process in place where reps from tors feel comfortable and uplifted. Colorful shelters arrive weekly with animals from walls border extensive glassed-in areas other shelters. where frisky felines play in, out and around “Seeing the regular volunteers and a comfy setup of furniture and toys. professionals arrive and go through the “You’ll hear people say they can’t bear now-systematic paces of bringing in new to go to a shelter because it’s too sad,” arrivals is really something,” says Otteman. says Otteman. “We’ve designed and “It’s an efficient process that is a measure decorated the space to feel friendly and of how far we’ve come. The systems today upbeat — making for a comfortable, fun are fine-tuned, which makes everyone’s experience.” job easier, and the experience much less In addition to taking in the show of frolstressful for the new arrivals.” icking felines up front, visitors can shop ‘til As with most young concerns, in CAT’s they drop at CAT’s retail space — a place early days, intake, care and placement all people might think of first when shopping involved a bit of “flying by the seat of the for their cats. As you’d expect in any pet pants” by significantly fewer volunteers, boutique, CAT stocks collars and toys altogether meaning things took longer, and

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day-one mission of finding loving lifetime homes for abandoned, neglected and injured cats and kittens, the organization looks forward to becoming more known in the community, to future campaigns to reduce pet overpopulation through education and services supporting

spaying/neutering, to increasing partnerships with the many organizations and merchants serving pets and their people, and on and on. In a nutshell? The little shelter that could, which started with 3,000 square feet of warehouse space, is now a 10,000 square-foot facility complete with onsite hospital, professional management staff, cutting-edge systems and policies, and a rockin’ little pet boutique. So what’s next? “We just want to keep finding ways to serve more animals and people better,” says Bavaresco. And stay tuned: this story promises to just get better. Developments currently in the works for example, not yet ready for “prime time,” are exciting and fun. Amazing what a heart for animals can do when coupled with dedication, hard work and know-how. And especially when others join in. In this case, a little shelter that could became a very big shelter that does — more and more as time goes by.

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ver 200 merchants, nonprofits and businesses serving pets and their people will be on hand with information, resources, displays and an eagerness to chat at the 2006 Northwest Pet & Companion Fair Saturday & Sunday, Apr 22 & 23, at the Expo Center.

Described by presenters as the largest “pet mall” in the Northwest, the two-day event is geared to provide visitors and their pets with a variety of educational and entertaining activities, a chance to meet a wide variety of pet professionals, load up on free samples, take a look at adoption opportunities and more.

While the chance to meet the many participating organizations is a guaranteed good-time and worthwhile weekend outing, it just gets better thanks to the fascinating and fun demos and events • on tap throughout the weekend. Special attractions this year include a two-day fly-ball tournament, pet workshops, a pet • fashion show, training sessions, and even a pet makeover contest. Exhibitors, repre• senting both retail businesses and nonprofit organiza• tions, will showcase the latest products and services on the pet scene. In addition to checking out cutting-edge products and services, visitors will enjoy watching meeting fellow pet owne bring your baby — the f been called the “social event of the year” for pets and their people). Growing in offerings and sheer floor-size every ye this 5 th annual fair boa

expanded bird and reptile areas (imagine: 23 booths strictly for reptiles!). Admission for people is $7/adults, $6/grandparents 60 & up, $4/ages 6-14, $20/family pass. Admission for well-behaved pets is $1, or one can of pet food. All food donations will go to Animals on Wheels in Portland and Vancouver. Recent studies reveal that pet-owning seniors receiving delivered meals will typically feed their pet before attending to their own nutritional needs. The show The Border Collie International is aiming to colPerforming Canine Team will lect over 10,000 present amazing tricks including lbs of pet food Frisbee, soccer and more. A Kids to help make Clinic, geared to help kids make sure everybody’s the most of life with Fido or feline, will be offered daily. eating good. The Pet Fashion Show features For more details, models all in the running for loving visit petfairs.com, homes, showing off fashionable which is being frocks available for purchase at the continually fair. Starts daily at noon. updated now Emergency Preparedness with through showthe Oregon Humane Society & time. Coupons DoveLewis. for discounts on admission Animal performances, pet workare available shops, a petting zoo, children’s online, and from activities, workshops & pet adopparticipating s ni-

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wo lives To meet Rocky changed at an SPCA adoption call 503-299-4084. day event held at rescue by Multnomah a pet supply store County Animal Coneight years ago. trol, came to Cascade That day in 1998, Beagle Rescue for a beagle with four medical treatment. bandaged paws Recovered and and medicated ready for adopopen wounds found tion, this a loving home, and happy-goDenise Sproul lucky heartfound her calling. tugger is solid on The beagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his housetraining teeth had grown and manners. Rocky though his lips needs a daily walk because his jaw around the block and a had been wired family to love him. shut by the mass breeder from whom country as an animal friendly state. We he had been confishave a lot more to do, advocates say. cated. The wounds on his paws resulted from unsanitary dewclaw amputation by Puppies and Kittens: that same Central Oregon breeder. The Awww Factor and By 2004, Giani the beagle had become an accomplished obedience and tracking Overwhelming Demands dog, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;awwwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; factor makes many people In the same year, his adopter, Denise, wanting to add a family dog think of adorfounded Cascade Beagle Rescue to help able puppies,â&#x20AC;? says Sproul. Puppies may people understand the value of adopting be irresistible at first, but as time goes by, older pets and placing beagles into loving the demands of raising a puppy are often permanent homes. higher than anticipated and longer lasting than expected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, older dogs are Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unwanted usually mellow, housebroken dogs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a Companion Animals whole different type of animal.â&#x20AC;? Celeste Crimi of POPPA (Pet Over-PopFor these and many other reasons, ulation Prevention Advocates) reports that adult dogs often fit better into the life of in addition to gaining a loving companion, a busy family. those who adopt an older pet help reduce Puppies and kittens need round-thethe number of unwanted companion aniclock care. Potty training, establishing mals in Oregon. In 2003 alone, the most permissible behavior, veterinary care, recent year for which statistics are comand grooming challenges compound the plete, Oregon shelters reportedly took in daily exercise and feeding responsibilities 160,000 dogs and cats. Of those, 46,000 that last the average dog or catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifetime cats and 17,000 dogs were euthanized. of 12-18 years. The good news is that nearly 60 percent Jenny Kamprath, Portland mother of of the animals taken in found their original a teenage son who begged for a dog, or new homes. agrees. Now the happy family of an older Crimi and Sproul, along with many â&#x20AC;&#x153;English Spaniel-typeâ&#x20AC;? dog, the Kampraths others who work in shelters as profeshad many years earlier acquired a beagle sionals or volunteers, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe this puppy. is good enough. Oregon ranks #1 in the

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had no idea she was such a highenergy dog,â&#x20AC;? Kamprath said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took her to obedience class, but we were not consistent enough to train her, or to handle the chewing and the housebreaking.â&#x20AC;?

Before their beagle turned two, the Kampraths had found her a loving, more suitable home. Denise Swanson, adoptions manager at Willamette Humane Society in Salem, says Kamprathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story is common. Many people do not have time to spend with a puppy or kitten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the demands of a young animal is a leading reason animals end up in shelters,â&#x20AC;? Swanson says.

Older Dogs and Cats: Basic Manners Established Three years ago, after her teenage son had for months begged to get a dog, Kamprath took him to Washington Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bonnie L Hayes Small Animal Shelter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are so lucky,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our older dog, Marley, is grateful to have a home. He did not chew things or make a mess in the house. Getting an older dog was a good decision for us.â&#x20AC;?

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At the shelter, Kamprath’s son tossed a ball to the longhaired, matted dog, and the dog responded by bringing the ball back. The dog knew basic commands, including “sit” and “come.” “That he had a lot of training was obvious. I think he had been someone’s hunting dog,” said Kamprath. Marley was housebroken, not a chewer, and adjusted quickly and well to the pace of the Kamprath family.

One Family’s Experience: Apples and Oranges Mary Herrera of Portland says she was naïve about puppies and older dogs. Her family adopted two Labradors at the same time, a nine-year-old and a puppy. Herrera was surprised at how the dog/family situation evolved, especially that the older dog was more appealing to her children. “From the beginning,” Herrera says, “the older dog was a joy.” Her children, ages three, seven and nine, loved that the older dog did not jump or nip like the puppy. “The kids’ desire to have a dog could have been fulfilled by the older dog.” While the older dog slipped comfortably into the family’s life, the puppy created a juggling act for the adult Herreras. “The

puppies are cute and have energy, but for the responsible adults, having a puppy is managing one more thing in a hectic life” says Herrera, adding that she and her husband felt overwhelmed by their jobs, the three kids, and then managing a puppy. To cope with the demands, the Herreras had a dog-walker come midday while they were both at work. They used doggy daycare. Training the puppy — a much larger task than they imagined — they navigated by combining private dog training, puppy kindergarten, a puppy class, an advanced puppy class, and a canine good citizen class.

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Personalities and Needs Anyone who has watched babies grow to adulthood knows that predicting personality, looks and temperament is tough. Dogs are the same. With an adult dog, the experience involves much less guesswork. Swanson believes that finding a good personality and lifestyle fit with an older pet is a huge advantage for both the families

and the animals embarking on a lifetime relationship. In addition to the established personality, housetraining and basic manners of older dogs, an older pet is typically mellower. Seniors are the pets to consider if you want a lap cat, or a dog who is happy to go around the block once or twice a day. Willamette Humane Society has

a “Seniors for Seniors” program, an adoption plan that pairs senior citizens of the human variety with senior companion animals. “The companionship for person and animal is very rewarding,” Swanson says.

Lifespan Concerns One concern raised by adopters of older dogs is the dog’s lifespan. Sproul says, “Beagles live to 15 years, and they tend to act like puppies their whole lives.” True; if you adopt a dog that is 10 you will have the dog for five years or so, but the benefits of loving and living with a canine or feline companion for five years are extraordinary. Kamprath sees the older dog as an advantage. She and her husband will be “empty nesters” soon. They love Marley, but they did not want to have a dog 10 years after their children are off to college.

“We don’t know how old Marley is, but his teeth are worn,” she says. Herrera would advise anyone with a complicated life to add an older dog, rather than a puppy, to their household. However, she believes she would not add a dog that was nine years old again. One of her neighbors with three small children got a two-year-old, which Herrera feels is ideal. “The dog is so sweet and kind,” she says.

Help with Older Adopted Dogs The Kampraths have had some problems with Marley, as most families will. “The people at Bonnie Hayes Shelter have been great. They called for an entire year, checking on Marley and making sure the adoption worked out. They offered their help, a pet psychologist, and training classes. We didn’t take advantage of all the services they offered, but it was good to know the services were there,” says Kamprath. Cascade Beagle Rescue offers assistance to beagle owners also — before and after adoption. A significant concern to this and most breed rescues is the compatibility of breed characteristics with the family. For example, beagles should be on leash or in a secure, fenced yard at all times. Why? Beagles are scent hounds. Once they latch onto a compelling smell, they typically will not respond to recall. For a family that dreams of spending their days at an off-leash park, the beagle is not the dog for them — even though its looks, size and short hair may be appealing. Cascade Beagle Rescue works with owners to solve behavior problems, one of the most frequent reasons dogs end up in shelters. The organization offers counseling and support in both human and dog behavior modification to make the relationship work for everyone. Still, breed characteristics are what they are. continued pg 12

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hether you’re reading about Peter Cottontail, or watching famous bunnies like Bugs, Thumper or those in Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit, all are portrayed as being loveable and mischievously charming — even when wreaking havoc on vegetable gardens and hapless humans. The reality is that while rabbits can be soft, furry and cute, they also are skittish, difficult to recapture if they get loose, and require daily attention. Folks of all ages are enchanted by the fluffy-tailed, nose-twitching, long-eared baby animals — and the temptation to bring one home peaks at Easter. But do they make good pets?

Probably not unless it is a well thoughtout decision, says Barbara Baugnon, marketing and public relations director for the Oregon Humane Society (OHS). Rabbits can live from eight to 15 years, so “it should not be an impulsive decision. It’s exactly like making a commitment to have a dog or cat,” she says. Generally, rabbits are not good pets for families with young children. “We got a rabbit at an auction three years ago and the kids are tired of it,” says Lynn Salisbury, a West Linn mother of four young children. “Do you want him?” she jokes half-heartedly. “He has sharp claws and scares the boys. Children should be older — at least 10.” A local father of three agrees — sort of. “Both of my now-adult sons had rabbits. Chris had a really neat one, and he loved that rabbit. We got it when he was in the third grade from a breeder. “We made a cage for the rabbits that was high enough off the ground so dogs couldn’t get to the animals and traumatize them, and we had attached water bottles and feeders so if we were gone several days they could survive. “The boys took them out to play, and Jon’s would sit on his lap while he watched TV and stroked him. Unfortunately, eventually one rabbit escaped when let out to exercise, and one died from lack of water. You really have to supervise even if your children are older.”

Bringing up bunny Rabbits can be socialized, says Dr Burgess, a veterinarian at Southwest Animal Hospital in Beaverton. “With regular handling they can become good pets, but parents need to be careful that theirs doesn’t get scared and leap from a child’s arms, breaking their legs or back in a fall.” “It’s best to go to the floor with them, rather than lifting them up,” says Mary Huey, a local volunteer with Rabbit Advocates (www.adoptarabbit.org). “Rabbits are fragile and can be injured if grabbed by their ears or handled roughly.” Because their teeth and claws grow continually, rabbits need to have their nails clipped regularly. Plus, “Rabbits must have things to chew on at all times,” say the folks at OHS. “If you don’t provide good alternatives like wicker baskets, cardboard

and apple-wood sticks they’ll gnaw on furniture or their cages. Rabbits need to be housed where it’s quiet, safe and calm. Most experts recommend a large cage inside the home with a fenced-in exercise area outdoors. Clean animals by nature, rabbits can be litterbox trained; however, Salisbury points out that their urine is highly “stinky,” and that the “smell really stinks up your home in the training period.” Rabbits do not tolerate baths and require a temperate environment that ensures they won’t get overly hot. Frequent brushing is required because, unlike cats, rabbits aren’t built to vomit hair they ingest — leaving them vulnerable to suffocation. Rabbits also need good quality food, and that translates to rabbit pellets by manufacturers such as Oxbow or Kaytee. continued next page

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Why Animals End Up in Shelters Preventable behavior problems Crimi says, “Approximately one in three pets are given to shelters due to behavior problems that could be remedied by a spay/neuter procedure. The pet could have stayed in the home and out of the shelter. Examples of behavior like this include urinating inappropriately, fighting and aggressiveness, strong-smelling urine, and inappropriate vocalization.” Breed requirements Single breed rescue groups see dogs returned most often because families did not understand the requirements of the breed for exercise, supervision or training, or the general characteristic personality and temperament of the breed. Huskies need to work. Dobermans guard. Hounds are unhappy without a pack. Too much work Of the nearly 13,000 animals that arrive at Willamette Humane Society each year, the number-two reason is that the owners

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They need timothy hay (not alfalfa) every day. Burgess says they can eat their weight in hay, and that’s great. Other things people might be inclined to feed them, however, threaten their well-being: vegetables with sugar or starch, including baby carrots, are not good for your Ms or Mr Whiskers. Bunnies reach maturity in four months. Gestation is typically one month, with litters running around a dozen babies. Eighty percent of female rabbits that are not spayed will die of uterine cancer, according to Burgess, so the procedure should be a given at the time the bunny is purchased.

Release risks Low on the food chain, rabbits are at risk if abandoned, regardless of whether they’re let go in a green space such as a park, golf course or in the country. If they beat the odds and avoid becoming prey to a dog, raccoon or other animal, they often die from being hit in traffic or starvation, as they aren’t used to foraging for food. Volunteers from Rabbit Advocates will be at the OHS facility on Columbia Blvd in Portland Sunday April 9 from noon until 5pm. Call 503-285-7722 or visit www.oregonhumane.org for additional information about the event or details on spayed/neutered and groomed rabbits currently seeking loving homes at OHS. Rabbits aren’t perfect pets for every family, but they can be great companions for those who have the time, patience and tranquil environment in which to raise them. 12

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80 cents of each dollar goes to animal had no idea how much work the animal care. Cost to raise funds is 14 cents per would be. Those animals that end up living dollar. Administrative costs are 6 cents outside in the yard because they are “too per dollar.” much trouble.” The number-one reason given is a change in family circumstances Swanson adds, “Volunteers are an that “doesn’t allow the family to keep the important part of Willamette Humane animal.” Swanson says that for families Society. The 600not committed to 700 volunteers RECOMMENDED READING their pet and who each year provide undergo a crisis Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World’s the equivalent of Worst Dog like a divorce or 20-25 full-time staff by John Grogan layoff, the last workers.” The story of a puppy adoption that gets off to a thing they want rocky start. A book for adults, Jenny Kamprath Kline notes the to deal with is the says this book gives the reader an appreciation of statistics say that the value of an older dog, and also provides hope demands of caring spay/neuter is to those who adopt a highly energetic, active and for the animal. having a larger stubborn pup. effect on the dog Exotic over-com- How To Teach a New Dog Old Tricks population than mitment by Ian Dunbar cats in Marion and Exotic pets are A book for adults, Mary Herrera says this book Polk counties. In gives the reader a good start with more training an extreme case. for an older dog. the last year, while More care-intendogs accounted sive than their for 3,500 of the shelter animals, the cat domestic counterparts, exotic animals population was 8,000. are essentially wild. Keeping animals like reptiles, birds (with the exception of paraSpay/Neuter: keets and cockatiels) and ferrets requires a special dedication and understanding The Long Term Solution that few families have or are prepared to Crimi is a whirlwind volunteer worker. commit for the lifetime of a pet. POPPA works to reduce the number of homeless companion animals in Oregon Large parrots can live as long as most by offering a statewide spay/neuter people. Allowing these animals to breed program (visit spay/neuter referral and without first securing homes for offspring assistance service). POPPA raises increases the burden to shelters and cremoney for these services through donaates a significant risk for animal neglect. tions and sales of donated plant material Some shelters or networks specialize in at Recycled Gardens. exotics and supporting adopters. Examples In 2005, POPPA provided direct financial include the Cascade Ferret Network and assistance to an average of 62 animals the Exotic Bird Rescue (see box at right). per week at a cost of $2,000. Since September 2001, POPPA has helped fund Lack of perspective and 11,000 companion animal spay or neuter responsibility? surgeries. Swanson believes that beyond pet Every shelter works to educate the public compatibility problems, the number of and to assist in the spay/neuter process. animals coming to shelters is driven by No one knows better than folks working at a lack of understanding of the size of the shelters the problems of unwanted pets. pet overpopulation problem. “People don’t Crimi is one coordinator of the Tom & Mom understand how many animals a day are Cat Special, a collaborative effort between euthanized because of overpopulation,” animal advocacy groups and local veterishe says. “They would be shocked.” narians offering $10 spays and neuters by Crimi’s statistics, complied by the Oregon the hundreds in honor of Spay Day USA. Humane Society, show that approximately In 2005, Oregon spayed or neutered 440 pets are taken to Oregon shelters 2800 animals by extending the event each day, and every day, 175 animals are through the entire month of March. euthanized. “2006 is our biggest year yet,” says Crimi. Shelter workers across the US are “‘Fixed in 2006’ is our campaign slogan,” shocked by the lack of respect and responshe says. sibility pet owners show regarding animals. Discouraged employees sometimes characterize shelters as places where “we do the public’s dirty work.”

The Cost in Dollars and Labor to Operate a Shelter Private shelters, like Willamette Humane Society founded in 1965, are nonprofits. Operating a shelter, including education, community service and animal care, is expensive. Jeff Kline, business manager of WHS says, “The 2006 budget is between $2.1 and $2.2 million.” “General contributions account for $600,000, services sold $800,000, and bequests account for the rest of the budget,” says Kline. “Of the contributions,

Local companion animal adoption centers Adoption Agencies Portland Animal Aid www.animalaidpdx.org Animal Rescue &Care www.pdx-petadoption.org Cascade Ferret Network www.cascade-ferret.org CAT Adoption Team www.catadoptionteam.org Columbia Humane Society www.columbiahumane.org House of Dreams www.kittydreams.org Indigo Rescue www.indigorescue.org Oregon Humane Society www.oregonhumane.org Rabbit Advocates www.adoptarabbit.org Second Chance Companions www.sccpets.com Salem Willamette Humane Society www.willamettehumane.org Eugene-Springfield Exotic Bird Rescue www.RescueBird.com

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aLL MONTH LONG • Adoptable Cats from CAT (Cat Adoption Team) at various locations. The shelter is open 7 days, 10am-6pm, with cats on-site daily at PetsMart stores in Wilsonville, Clackamas, Hillsboro & Tigard, as well as Pet Loft. Details 503-925-8903. • Adoptable Cats and Kittens from Multnomah County Animal Services 9am-9pm daily at Gresham PetsMart. Adoption counseling Tues-Sun, noon4pm. Info www.multcopets.org. • Adoption Outreach with Second Chance Companions at Cascade Park Petco, Vancouver. Outreaches held at various locations throughout the month. Info www.sccpets.com; 360687-4569. • Got questions about pet behavior? Call the Oregon Humane Society’s free Pet Behavior Helpline at 503-4162983. • Help OHS take homeless pets into the community to meet prospective new families. Call 503-285-7722 ext 204 to ﬁnd out how you can get involved. Training sessions held monthly. • LexiDog is now offering expert grooming spa services in a calming, unhurried atmosphere your dog will love at Bridgeport. • Meet Shelter Pets from Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals noon-4 every Saturday & Sunday at Petco in Beaverton & Hillsboro. Info www.ofosa.org or 649-9488. • Open Playgroup every Saturday at LexiDog’s Macadam location: 6767

SW Macadam ‘til 4pm. All breeds, sizes welcome to come, play & stay warm & dry while getting out for a little exercise. Info 503-245-4363. • Puppy Playtime social event for puppies Sundays at 10am at Barka Lounge in Portland. Puppies 10-20 weeks play 10-11am; over 20 weeks play 11-noon. RSVP equired; call 503-236-3868 or visit barka-lounge.com. To learn more about Puppy Playtime visit puppyplaytime.com. • Sale of celebration/memorial bricks by DoveLewis wraps Apr 15.

1 saturday 9am — Adoptable Pets from West Columbia Gorge Humane Society Saturdays till 3 at Washougal Farmers’ Market & Pendleton Woolen Mills. Info shelteringhands@yahoo.com or 360835-3464. 10am — Adoptable Cats from Salem Friends of Felines Saturdays till 4 at Lancaster Dr PetsMart. Details www.salemfriendsoffelines.org or 581-9444. 10am — No Foolin’!” annual fundraiser plant sale today & tomorrow at Recycled Gardens (RG) in Hillsboro, a division of POPPA (Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates). A nonproﬁt resale nursery funding state-wide spaying/neutering, RG is bursting with quality perennials, from groundcover to rhodies, ﬂowers to fruit trees, seeking a loving home in your garden. Everything’s $3/gallon for the season opener (except specially-tagged mature trees & shrubs, which usually cost less). RG is open to visitors year-round, who stop in for

expert planting & landscaping tips, to add to their garden collection, or to just enjoy a healing hour relaxing on the unique garden furniture sets. Thanks to generous support, RG is able to contribute the proceeds from its plant sales to support 3,000 spays & neuters annually. This in turn beneﬁts the people-pet relationships of over 900 ﬁnancially struggling senior, disabled, or otherwise cash-strapped animal caretakers. RG boasts a circa 1930s barn & a retail space full of cleverlydesigned garden art & crafts. Families & leashed pets welcome. RG is located at 6995 NW Cornelius Pass Rd in Hillsboro, 1.2 miles north of Hwy 26 at Exit 62B. Details, including a complete plant inventory, at www.POPPAinc.org. 10am — Pet Loss Support Group at the Willamette Humane Society shelter at 4246 Turner Road SE in Salem. Share memories, discover useful methods in dealing with grief & enjoy the support of others also mourning. Experienced WHS staff guides the group in learning to cope with the loss of their beloved pet. Offered again Apr 15. Info www.will amettehumane.org. 10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons Saturdays on KKSL 1290AM Radio. Rebroadcast Saturdays at 4. Details holisticpetcenter.com. 11am — Animal Aid’s “Show & Tell” adoptable cats ‘til 4 at AA’s new location: 5335 SW 42nd Ave in Portland. Details 503-292-6628 or animalaidpdx.org. 11am — Adoptable Cats from CAT Adoption Team at various locations. Saturdays 11am–3pm at Tanasbourne & Tualatin Petcos. Saturdays & Sundays noon–4pm at Pet Loft in Portland, and PetsMarts in Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tigard & Wilsonville. Details www.catadoptionteam.org or 503-9258903. 11am — OHS Canine 101 (aka “Problem Pooch) class at the Columbia Blvd facility. Ideal for anyone considering or beginning pet parenthood, or who just wants to understand why Fido does To submit items for consideration in the Furry FunPlanner, e-mail Publisher@Spotmagazine.net or FAX 503-261-8945

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what he does. Facilitated discussions with Q & As for people (pets stay home). Admission is a suggested $10 donation; no need to RSVP. Info 503-285-7722 or oregonhumane.org. Offered again Apr 15 at 11. Noon — Meet Shelter Pets from Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals every Saturday & Sunday till 4 at Petco in Beaverton & Hillsboro. Info www.ofosa.org or 649-9488. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Tigard PetsMart, Furever Pets on Broadway in Portland & at Regal Cinemas (2-6) at Bridgeport. Noon — OHS Tag Day Clinic. Until your dog or cat can recite its address & phone number when he/she becomes lost & separated from you, the Oregon Humane Society urges you to keep them in uniform with visible identiﬁcation. 16% of lost dogs & only 2% of lost cats get reunited with their owners (Oregon shelters receive over 39,000 stray animals per year.) Today, OHS is offering microchips for $20 & free pet ID tags ‘til 3:45 at the shelter at 1067 NE Columbia Blvd in Portland. Eligible are dogs, cats & rabbits (no birds). Noon — Show & Tell Saturdays with Animal Aid at its new location, 5335 SW 42nd Ave in Portland. Offered same time every Saturday this month. Show & Tells are a chance to meet cats seeking loving homes noon-4 (weekday hours are 11-4). Details 503292-6628 or www.animalaidpdx.org. 2pm — Open Indoor Playgroup every Saturday at LexiDog’s Macadam location ‘til 4. $2 donation; all social, vaccinated dogs welcome. Info www.lexidog.com or 245-4363.

2 sunday 10am — Funday on Sunday small dog playgroup till 2 at Urban Fauna in Portland. $2 donation supports Indigo Rescue. Details urbanfauna.com or 223-4602. 10am — Small Dog Playgroups at LexiDog in the Pearl. Dogs 12 lbs & under 10-noon, 30 lbs & under noon–1:30, any size 1:30-3pm. Info www.lexidog.com or 243-6200. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Wild Oats, 28th & Burnside in Portland.

11am — Animal Aid is participating in the Tualatin Petco’s Think Adoption First Day, today ‘til 2pm. Meet adoptable cats at the store at 8775 TualatinSherwood Rd. Details 503-292-6628 or www.animalaidpdx.org. Noon — Meet the Fosters Cat Adoption event hosted by Multnomah County Animal Services at Gresham Petco ‘til 4pm. Adoption is $100 & includes spay/neuter, health exam (& postadoption exam), vaccinations, $30 certiﬁcate from Banﬁeld with no time restriction, one year license, microchip & collar. See upcoming pets on www.fosterlings.com

1pm — Great Dane Romp at Normandale Park. Meet other danes & their people every 1st Sunday, and at North Clackamas Park every 3rd Sunday. See how it all began a couple years ago when Andrea & Mike went looking to connect with other dane owners — on the Web, search “great dane romps Portland OR.” 1pm — Puppy Romp at Schroeder’s Den with Dr Kirsten Nielsen CPDT, Sundays at Schroeder’s Den Daycare for Dogs in Hillsboro. Open to vaccinated puppies 10 weeks-6 mos. Info www.schroedersden.com or 6149899. RSVP required.

6:10am — KGW Featured Pet. See an adoptable pet during the weather report on Channel 8’s morning news. 4pm — First Wednesday featuring onsite adoptions from Willamette Humane Society at Florabundance in downtown Salem. Details willamettehumane.org. 7pm — Free Nutritional Seminar at LexiDog in the Pearl, 416 NW 10th (at Glisan). Solid Gold is sponsoring this event about proper nutrition for your dog.

7 friday 6:30pm — Obedience Show & Go Fridays at Pup-a-Razzi in Beaverton. Info www.pup-a-razzi.com or 259-8978. 7pm — Drop-in Agility Classes every Friday at Absolutely Magic Dog Training in Gresham. Info/directions 256-1779. 7pm — Indoor Dog Park at Barka Lounge, 1515 SE Ankeny in Portland, Fridays 7-9pm. Details 236-3868 or barka-lounge.com.

8 saturday 10:30am — Cat Parenting Class at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Details willamettehumane.org.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Jantzen Beach Home Depot & Dog Star, 1313 NW Kearney in Portland.

16 sunday 11am — Easter Egg Hunts during LexiDog’s small dog playgroup in the Pearl. 2nd hunt at noon. Treats, prizes & lots of fun ‘til 1. Details 503-243-6200. Noon — Easter with the Dogs & Cats. . . and Rabbits Too! at Oregon Humane Society. OHS is open for business Easter Sunday, promising a festive time featuring refreshments, visits with the Easter Bunny 1-4 (and live bunnies all day), as well as dogs, cats & rodents, and folks from The Rabbit Advocates who are eager to answer all your questions about rabbits and how they can make great pets. OHS is hosting a Look Before You Hop class Apr 9 at 1; recommended for anyone beginning or considering rabbit ownership.

20 thursday 7pm — Calling all Bernese Mountain Dogs for a Bernese Meet & Mingle at LexiDog on Macadam Refreshments & fun.

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5 wednesday

15 saturday

featuring dogs available for adoption, games, door prizes, free samples, a petting zoo & more. Admission $7/ adults, $6/seniors/students, free/5 yrs & younger. Family passes available, parking extra. Discount coupons available at exhibitor locations (listed at www.petfairs.com) & the OHS lobby. 10:30 — Dog Parenting Class at WHS in Salem. Info willamettehumane.org. 11am — Salem Library Adoption & Humane Education event ‘til 3pm at the downtown Salem Library. Details 503-588-6071.

29 saturday 8:30am — Rabbit Adoption Event hosted by Willamette Humane Society at AgFest in Salem. Details 503-5855577 or willamettehumane.org. Today ‘til 6:30pm, tomorrow 10-5.

30 sunday 1pm — Spring Fashion Show at LexiDog in the Pearl. Guests enjoy a champagne brunch while viewing all the latest Spring fashions for big & small dogs.

22 saturday 9 sunday 1pm — Look Before You Hop class with the Rabbit Advocates at OHS. Easter’s coming, and many consider making a gift of a soft, adorable bunny. To help ensure the magnitude of the commitment (lifelong) and responsibility (substantial) is clear, the Rabbit Advocates would love to share their experience & expertise.

10 monday

9:30am — OHS Adoption Outreach at the NW Pet & Companion Fair, running today ‘til 6, tomorrow 9:30-5. Highlights of the event, the NW’s largest regional pet fair, include:

• 30 nonproﬁt animal shelters & rescue organizations • 300+ companion animals for adoption • 250+ exhibits & display booths for pet owners • Fun for the whole family: pet adoption opportunities, informative workshops/ seminars, herding demos, fashion show

5:30pm —Lucky Dogs at the Blazer Game. OHS dogs available for adoption will meet visitors and cheer on the Blazers at the Rose Garden. 6:30pm — Animal Massage Association of Oregon (AMAO) meeting. All animal lovers welcome. First meeting free. Details 503-7309560 or www.poetstouch.com.

14 friday • Thrift Store Easter Clearance Sale at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Many items ½ off. Continues tomorrow. 10am — Pet Loss Support Group at WHS in Salem.

eds! All bre Bowser Boutique Check out our huge selection of beautiful gifts, unique art, dog decor, and accessories galore! Delicious fresh-baked gourmet dog treats

Perfect gifts for the dog lover in your life! 1631SE Bybee Blvd. Portland, OR 97202

503-234-4100 SPOT MAGAZINE • APRIL 2006