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Name: Jersey Age: 2½ years Breed: St Bernard People & fellow pets: Coby (year-old St Bernard), Sienna ( 6½-year-old Springer Spaniel) and cat buddies Amy, Willy, Keiko, Simba & Zamboni. Her family: Scott, Tammi, Brianne and Kristen Territory: Aloha Turn-ons: Cheeseburgers, SNOW and seeing her vet Dr Davis Turn-offs: Rain — she hates to get her face and feet wet! Unforgettable about her: Having the two St Bernards sleep on our heads in bed

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Reader Spot Lite Meet the Saints who saved her life Roselie of Springfield shares her inspiring tale of adventure, escape and a deep love . . . for 4 very big dogs.

Whats for dinner? Today’s pets are eating good Pets are eating better, and as a result living better, thanks to a growing awareness of the difference dietary habits make — in a pet’s health, happiness and lifespan.

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- Support homeless animals — and write it off! - The new DoveLewis building: the people say, “We love it!” - Ready for a new calendar? Here are a couple of Spot’s favorites - Cocker babies soon ready to go home - Local company helps keep pups safe on the road - Vet students train for real-world shelter medicine

Events throughout the region: play groups, adoption outreach events, festivals & celebrations

Contributing Photographer Brian McDonnell, BMAC Photography

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Resolutions 10 2007 Show your love The Oregon Humane Society offers some simple ways to make the year ahead a good one for you and your pets.

Speak! Spot believes you’re the boss, and this is your chance to let us know what you like about our coverage, what you’d like to see done differently, subjects you’d like to see investigated, as well as providing a little about yourself so we can serve you best. Please take a moment to complete and return the survey pg 6, and you’ll be entered to win a great prize!

puts the fun 5 Bark! in doggy daycare Don’t miss this musical adventure that will at turns have you laughing and then catching your breath for the beauty of the songs and the poignancy of the tales. SPOT MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2007

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e’ve got exciting irons in the fire for the new year, and I hope you’ll stick close as we dig in and get busy growing Spot. Kicking things off is a survey designed to help us get to know you better so we can provide you with the highest level of service. Please take a moment to answer the questions page 6. Your information will play a vital role in helping define the shape of things to come. Plus, your completed survey, upon arrival, will be entered to win a great Pet-People prize pack compliments of Spot and BiMart! In the weeks and months ahead we’ll be working with the pet community to sharpen our focus. If you have suggestions about what’s really important to pets and their people — what they need, want, and are most interested in — your thoughts and ideas are wanted! Also, please let us know if you’d like to be considered for future participation in serving the pet community. Spot will also soon be adding new voices and features, and here again, your thoughts are welcome. We’re building on our talented pool of pet professionals to keep you in step with the latest trends and developments. This issue, for example, we take a look at pet nutrition. Among the hottest topics of the

day, our expectations for the food we feed our companions are beginning to mirror those we hold for the food we eat ourselves. And for good reason: studies and testimonies repeatedly show that animals who dine on food made from quality ingredients and free of artificial additives live longer, healthier lives. Hmm. . . just like their human counterparts. As I await the return of a biopsy on my Scout, and after having lost my kitty Gray-C and Elkhound Paxton to cancer in the past five years, I’m convinced it’s time for a change. Interestingly, I was told years ago by a trusted breeder that Brand X, a leading name in household grocery-caliber food, was quite sufficient, healthy, etc. Alexa’s report juxtaposed with my personal experience leaves me in no doubt that my pets’ new year’s resolution will be. . . the D word! Fortunately, everything suggests today’s healthiest dietary pet regimes are tasty, too! Speaking of resolutions, please take a look at the quick list of suggestions from the Oregon Humane Society, page 10. It’s a great cheat sheet on everyday ways to make life for your beloved a little healthier, happier, better. And that’s our ultimate goal. Happy new year to you, and here’s to a 2007 that’s overflowing with blessing, adven-

ture, laughter and challenge. I look forward to meeting more of you, partnering to provide ever-better resources to the pet community, and continuing to the improve upon our mission: celebrating and serving the angels on earth that surround us: our pets!

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The Tualatin Dog Park Council has handed over a report of its activities and progress to the Tualatin Parks Advisory Committee, which will be taking over the project. Carl Switzer from the city is developing a timeline for progress with the dog park, and he will present that to TPARK at its January meeting. TDC has no more dog park meetings scheduled; however, Jane Mailloux intends to be at the TPARK meeting in January to make sure things are moving along. The meeting is scheduled for Jan 9 at 6pm in Tualatin City Council chambers. The city continues to be supportive of the whole dog park idea. Candice Kelly TDPC

Companion and working animals are important, beloved members of the family. Spot Magazine is the one-stop resource for information, ideas, and events of interest to these animals and their people. Spot Magazine welcomes opinions and letters to the editor. To be considered for publication, letters should be signed and include the writer’s full name, address, and daytime telephone (for internal use only). Spot reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Mail to: Spot Magazine PO Box 16667 Portland OR 97292; Fax to: 503-261-8945; email to: publisher@spotmagazine.net. Opinions and ideas expressed by writers and/or advertisers herein are not necessarily endorsed by, or necessarily reflect, the opinions of Spot Magazine or Living Out Loud, Inc.

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Bark! takes the stage in Dogtown A funny, irreverent good-time musical headed for off-Broadway, Bark! will first treat audiences Jan 11 through Feb 22 at Artists Repertory Theatre in downtown Portland. Director Don Horn threw Spot staff a bone last month, inviting us to take in a rehearsal (“It’s early,” he cautioned, “go easy”). While deadlines sometimes require such considerations, Horn’s trepidation was unneeded: this show’s a blast! Full of fun and attitude, Bark! takes us to doggy daycare. As pups are dropped off, they reveal their quirks, sensibilities and personalities (the spicy Chihuahua, the “middle-aged” Yiddish lass, the preening poodle). There is swooning over the resident stud (who later waxes philosophical about his missing jewels), sniping over daycare mates’ traits that irritate, the making of cases as to who’s best loved — all performed in an engaging (and at times breathtaking) mix of songs that run the gamut from blues to ballads and even belting opera number that’ll knock your socks off. Don’t miss Bark! — for dog (and music) lovers, it’s a full bowl of fun that’ll leave you smiling. Curtain times are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 2. Tickets/Info www. /16th-year/bark.html or tripro.org. Proceeds benefit DoveLewis.

like their dad. At presstime, mom and babies were doing great, according to Caradine, who added, “Of course they’re just as cute as they can be!” Requests for the pups were being made before they were born. Anyone interested should contact Caradine without delay at x.

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A great way to track days Time to post a fresh calendar, and a couple worth considering are Pups of Portland limited edition and DoveLewis Superheroes calendars. Proceeds from both support the efforts of DoveLewis, and can be viewed and ordered at dovelewis.org. The Superheroes calendar is named for those who donate life-saving blood at DoveLewis, which is used mostly by its patients, but also by other Portland-area veterinary clinics. The Pups of Portland calendar features 12 Portland-area pups chosen from some 200 contenders, all of whom are charming and beautiful.

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Meet Roselie’s pack Roselie of Springfield, by way of Italy, rescued each of her beloved dogs from difficult situations, and then rescued them again from Katrina. At last, together they landed and made their home — happily — in the Northwest. Roselie calls her dogs — Luck, Zeus, Tessa and Reba — the “Saints that saved my life.” She says, “Thanks to them I got the strength to drive the 3,000 miles from New Orleans to Oregon. We crossed deserts, the Rocky Mountains in August, when it was 115˚ outside. The first day I drove about 1,000 miles to San Antonio, Texas, and then continued across Texas to El Paso, then to Phoenix, Arizona, through California, and finally to Oregon.”

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What’s for dinner? Today’s pets are eating good Alexa Meisler • Spot Magazine

oday many pet owners are as concerned about what they feed their pets as what they feed themselves. Reading labels, understanding ingredients and choosing natural and organic pet foods is becoming

more than a trend — it’s becoming the standard.

Stephen Payne, VP of Communications of the Pet Food Institute, says, “Today people treat their pets like family members. I have three dogs; basically it’s their house and I just live in it.” He continues, “Dogs have gone from the backyard to the living room to the bedroom to the bed.” Cheri Mumford, owner of Black Dog Natural Pet Supply (www.blackdognaturalpetsupply. com) in SW Portland, sells holistic, completely natural pet products. Mumford opened Black Dog as a legacy to her dog, Bear, who died of cancer in 2002. “Bear was our companion,” says Mumford, “and after he was diagnosed with bone cancer, we dedicated our lives to finding traditional and alternative ways to ease his pain and extend his life. We realized how important nutrition is to a pet’s immune system.” In 1860 James Spratt, an electrician from Ohio, came up with the idea for the first commercial dog food after seeing dogs being given leftover biscuits during a visit to London. He decided he could do better with a preparation of wheat, vegetables, beetroot and meat. Spratt is known as the initiator of pet foods, and the first to distribute such products. Spratt’s dog biscuit formula began operations in the 1890s, but it was another 50-some years before canned and dry meat-meal dog foods were introduced. Today pet food is a multi-billion dollar industry mostly run by multinational American corporations.

Au Natural & Premium Eats Back in the day, the pet food routine was simple: grab a 50 lb bag of kibble, scoop out a cup or two at mealtime, and you’re done. Not so today. Premium and natural products are an emerging trend gaining popularity, and pet owners are eschewing products containing potentially disease-causing ingredients in favor of high-end products. At the very least, lower-quality foods can cause dry, flakey skin and/or a dull coat, and can produce large, stinky stools. A pet with these kinds of symptoms is one not getting its nutritional needs met. There are very few professionals special-

izing in animal nutrition. Dr Edward Moser VMD is one of only 60 veterinary nutritionists worldwide. Moser consults and works with food and drug companies, including those producing pet food. “Higher-quality dog and cat food isn’t about what should be taken out of certain brands; it’s really about what is added to premium brands,” says Moser. “It’s more about quality than actual ingredients.” All dog foods must meet minimum requirements maintained by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Dr Kristin Sulis DVM of Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital in SW Portland (www.murrayhillvet hospital.com), says, “The AAFCO requirements are very minimal standards. When looking for pet food it’s important to find one that doesn’t have byproducts and is human grade. If you’re going for the very best pet foods, don’t buy generic because you don’t know where the ingredients are coming from.” Sulis encourages new pet owners to look for higher quality foods at a convenient location. “Are they willing to go to a pet store or back to the vet to buy the food?” she asks. “It’s also important that their pet likes the food, and hopefully, it’s coming from a company that backs or funds animal nutrition.” “Cats don’t have the same physiology as dogs or humans,” Sulis continues. “We can’t feed cats like dogs; we have to be more careful with them. Cats need a high-protein, low-fat diet. Natura’s Innova EVO is my number-one choice for cats. I love it.” Peter Atkins, vice president of Natura (www.naturapet.com), a California pet food company making and selling Innova, California Natural and other brands, says, “We especially see cats thriving on the high-protein diets; they are carnivores by nature.” Atkins’ four-legged family members are great supporters of his career. His two Rat Terriers, Jake and Zoey, are the official taste testers of Natura dog foods and treats. “We get instant feedback from the dogs and it helps us when developing new products.” Atkins returns the favor, watching out for his pups’ [and others’] best interest: “We don’t put anything in Natura pet foods we wouldn’t eat ourselves, and we were the first company to use fresh meats, fruits and vegetables in our products.”

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Adams feeds Natura to all nine of her animals — which include Great Pyrenees, Suffix Spaniels and rescue Pomeranians plus one rescue kitty. “I feel like this is the only brand that I can verify the quality of ingredients,” she says.

Natura sells only to independent pet stores, vets and kennels. “Our philosophy is that we created a product with a story to tell,” says Atkins. “We consider Natura a niche company selling holistic and healthful products and we believe by selling them through smaller stores our story can be told to the consumers.” Sandy Adams, owner and operator of Eugene-area Snowfire Farm (snowfirefarm@aol.com), a distributor of Natura pet foods in Midwestern Oregon, says, “There’s no other dog or pet food on market I would even consider selling.”

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Getting the Good Stuff Out There Mike Duncan, owner of a distribution company selling Solid Gold pet food (www.solid goldnorthwest.com), fell into his job after he began feeding the company’s products to his own competition dogs. Sissy Harrington McGill, founder of Solid Gold, formulated the brand after visiting Germany 28 years ago, where she discovered that German dogs were living years longer than the same breeds in the US. McGill realized the Germans were feeding their dogs a substantially different diet, one high in protein and healthy ingredients. This she researched and emulated in formulating her pet foods. Duncan of Solid Gold raises and trains his dogs for the German sport, Schutzhund, which trains dogs for police work and search and rescue. He says they were ready to import dog food from Europe before they found Solid Gold. “We started buying Solid Gold for our dogs 25 years ago. When we told people about it they starting buying a few bags from us, and it just grew. Now I have six employees and warehouse space.” “Sissy is really known as the person who started the movement toward holistic dog food,” says Duncan, who now distributes her products to almost 300 retails stores in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. “She really created this pet food out of a labor of love. She fought some obstacles with the government creating this natural approach to feeding dogs,” he says.

“After starting my own pets on Solid Gold,” Duncan continues, “we stopped taking our dogs to the vet, period.” He believes the products take the pressure off a dog’s immune system because they don’t have to fight additives, food colorings and added ingredients found in commercial dog food. “This food actually cleans out their system,” he says. “It will detox a dog in about six weeks.”

Adams of Snowfire says originally she sold a different brand, but that when her clientele began dwindling she learned they were switching over to Natura products. “I decided to start my dogs on the products and check out the Natura company. After some research, I really felt it was the most ethical company out there, so I began selling the products. I feel really good about what I do.”

“The formulation is not really different between natural, organic, premium and generic dog and cat foods,” says Moser. “What is different is a natural food company won’t use synthetic chemicals. Organic pet food goes a step further, using meats with no antibiotics, and foods that come from a certified organic organization.” Shelley Gunton, co-owner of Portland-based Castor & Pollux Pet Works, which makes and sells organic and natural pet foods and treats, says, “We were the first company to introduce dog and cat foods with 100 percent certified organic chicken as the main ingredient. We follow USDA organic food labeling rules, even though as of today pet food companies are not required to. We choose to use the same standards as if buying food for ourselves.” “Pet products have not been part of the national organic program, so other compacontinued pg 12

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Keep them safe on the road Sue Roake of Bebop USA has conducted months of research and worked with eight veterinarians and orthopedic surgeons to develop a safety harness system that most importantly is anatomically correct in case of impact (car accident, or just quick braking or swerving), is very easy to put on and take off, and is comfortable and safe for the dog. The harness keeps the pup from jumping around in the car, sticking its head out the window, distracting the driver, etc. Roake was moved to develop the safety system after learning of a woman who always let her pom ride in her lap. The dog rode quietly and created no distraction. The woman’s car was rear-ended, activating the air bag and killing her beloved. The woman was long traumatized by the thought that she could have prevented her pup’s unnecessary and premature death. This is just one of many similar heartbreaking stories, according to Roake, who shares them in local performances with her animals. To learn more about Bebop USA and its line of safety products, visit bebopusa.com.

“Click” in your tax-deductible contribution The Oregon Humane Society encourages you to donate locally to act globally. By helping local animal shelters such as OHS, your

donation immediately impacts your own community by ensuring more animals find loving homes throughout the state, more pets are spayed or neutered, more animals are rescued from abuse or neglect, and more families are reunited with their beloveds. Donations to OHS can be made securely at www.oregonhumane.org. The OHS provides animal welfare services throughout Oregon — assisting over 28 municipal & private shelters across the state, placing pets in loving homes, investigating complaints of animal abuse, assisting law enforcement statewide, sharing donations of pet food, medical supplies and equipment with other shelters, lobbying the state legislature for humane laws on behalf of animals, and providing behavior and training counseling to all pet owners via a free helpline: 503.416.2983.

BJ honors DoveLewis The Portland Business Journal recently presented some prestigious awards, including one for “Oregon’s Most Admired Companies” in the nonprofit category to DoveLewis. 2,500 CEOs and top-level managers throughout the state cast votes based on: innovation, quality of management, community involvement, quality of products & services and branding & marketing. DoveLewis issued a statement of thanks to all its supporters, “from our staff to our boards to our volunteers and supporters — we couldn’t have been recognized like this without you!”

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A People’s Choice Award was presented to Group Mackenzie in recognition of its design of the new DoveLewis building by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Portland Chapter, The AIA conducts an annual competition for design excellence, showcasing projects from around the country. Portland firms submit their best projects, which are juried in a number of design categories. Submissions were displayed at Pioneer Place in late September. The display included a vote by the people for their favorite project, and DoveLewis won that category. See the winning building for yourself at dovelewis.org.

Senior vet students train for real-world shelter medicine Multnomah County Animal Services helps prepare students for the real world of veterinary medicine. Students learn about animal healthcare challenges at a public animal shelter and gain practical experience in the growing field of Shelter Medicine.

Created this fall, the program is the only one of its kind in Oregon. Senior veterinary students in the Veterinary Student Preceptorship program are members of the first graduating class (2007) from OSU’s new College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Meghan Romney, Veterinarian at Multnomah County Animal Services, says, “The field of Shelter Medicine allows students to learn about the management of diseases, perform surgery, observe behavior testing, and participate in animal cruelty investigations. These are unique educational opportunities not found in any other setting.” The program was created with the assistance of Dr Emilio DeBess, Oregon’s Public Health Veterinarian and Chair of the state’s Veterinary Medical Examining Board, in cooperation with the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. DeBess says, “I think the . . . program is an amazing opportunity for veterinary students filled with diverse experience in the expanding field of shelter medicine. The program will increase the understanding of shelter veterinary medicine and allow veterinary preceptors to gain knowledge from the time they perform a physical exam to surgery to improve the life of an adoptable pet.”

Consider your pets when making New Year’s resolutions. . . that’s what friends are for When thinking of the year ahead, the Oregon Humane Society encourages you to resolve to do the little things that really make a big difference in bettering the lives of pets — with and without homes. Here are a few ways to show your love for four-legged companions 1 Have pets spayed or neutered (and encourage others to do the same) 2 Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with tags at all times and get a microchip ID 3 Put your cell number on your pet’s ID tag 4 Pack a disaster preparedness “go pack” for your pet 5 Give up smoking; secondhand smoke puts pets at risk of developing cancer 6 Schedule an annual vet appointment 7 Get some exercise; walk your dog daily 8 Give a little time & talent at a local shelter to help homeless pets

9 Find the nearest official off-leash park and go! 10 Play with your cat every day 11 Teach children humane treatment of animals (OHS offers classroom presentations) 12 Sign up for training classes for you and your canine 13 Help your baby stay fit & trim: refrain from using food as love 14 Get some new pet toys (available at the OHS pet store and all proceeds support homeless animals) 15 Keep the litter box fresh & clean 16 Consider adopting a friend for your pet (second dogs/cats add comfort & joy) 17 Make a donation to OHS in honor of your pet 18 Photograph your pet to use in case he gets lost 19 Keep your cat indoors to insure a safe & happy life 20 Give the gift of compassion with a monetary donation to a local animal shelter

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A teaching game they’ll love

Tips & Tricks on Loving & Living with Dogs be deliberate and enthusiastic about taking hildren often get bitten, scratched and try again. As he becomes more reliable, place the reward. knocked down while playing with dogs, the reward farther and farther away, but still especially puppies. Here’s a “Find It Game” within his view. Now, move it farther away, but still in sight. that allows kids to play with dogs and at the Go back and release him, and command him When he is a pro, place the reward in the same time teach them a little obedience. to “Find it!” Praise him! He’s such a genius! same room, but out of view, like on the other Start in the house. Put Fido on a side of the couch, or just around a partisit-stay. If necessary, have someone tion. Then advance to hiding it in other This game is simple and easy, but hold his leash, or tie him up. (Always rooms. See why you need him to be supervise tied dogs to prevent tan- still. . . practice at least 20 times. reliable before moving on? You will be gling and choking.) disappearing. He needs the confidence of knowing that if he stays, he will be Place a favorite treat or toy 10-15 released to Find It, and he needs the feet away, in plain sight. Go back drive to go find the item out of his view. and release him, and command him to “Find it!” What joy! He’ll be ecstatic. Always train dogs in baby-steps. You You will be, too. can NOT hurt training by going too slowly, but you CAN hurt it by going Dogs require repetition when too fast. Slow and steady ensures the learning new tasks. Don’t rush. Let Practice, practice, practice. . . at least 20 creation of a good foundation. him establish a good foundation of waiting times at this second stage. You are building on a sit-stay, then charging off for the reward the foundation so you can later make the task to “Find It.” Dogs also don’t “generalize” well, more challenging while maintaining his high which means they get confused when cues, level of drive and excitement. situations or environments change. So keepIf you’ve been tying or holding him, ask ing him in the same spot each time and plachim now to sit-stay on his own. Since you’re ing the reward in the same spot each time will upping the challenge, place the reward closer. help him develop his drive to find the reward Start by making him stay only a few seconds when released. and work up to longer and longer stays. If he This game is simple and easy, but still. . . breaks, scoop up the reward (this is vital!) and practice at least 20 times. You want him to

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nies can make claims about organic ingredients while there is no organization monitoring their claims,” says Gunton. “Our number-one ingredient in our organic formula is Rosie brand organic chicken from California — the exact same chicken they sell to humans at Whole Foods.”

Raw & Dehydrated or Frozen Dog Food Here’s where it gets tricky. Dehydrated foods are cooked for long periods at very low temperatures. Many feel dehydrated food is still raw, while others believe any type of cooking process negates the raw definition. Frozen raw foods are exactly that: meats, vegetables and fruits that are chopped up, frozen and packaged. Cami Hawkinson, wholesale executive manager of The Honest Kitchen of San Diego (www.thehonestkitchen.com), says, “The Honest Kitchen is the only dog food company producing and selling dehydrated raw pet food. The high temperatures regular dog food is cooked at degrades the nutrients which then have to be added back in via synthetic vitamins and minerals to meet minimum requirements. Our dehydrated pet foods never lose their nutritional value.” Hawkinson, who sees the trend in pet food moving toward organic and away from processed, adds, “Dehydrated food is less damaged and retains a much higher nutritional value.” Not everyone agrees on the subject of feeding pets a fresh or frozen raw diet. In fact, there seem to be two camps: those who feel the frozen or fresh raw diet offers the best possible nutrition, and those who feel there are health risks associated with raw food. BARF (www.barfworld.com), an organization striving to feed pets a biologically-appropriate raw food diet, manufactures Dr Billinghurst frozen raw pet food. BARF’s goal is to maximize pet health, longevity and reproductive capacity. The BARF diet philosophy is to feed dogs and cats what they evolved to eat, in which nothing is cooked and/or processed. Robert Mueller, co-owner of BARF, says, “Feeding cats and dogs a diet based on wild or feral animals and mimicking that type of feeding regime using available whole raw foodstuffs is the diet they were designed to eat.” Sulis of Murrayhill says, “The raw diet has brought a lot of good by promoting quality proteins in pet food which we see in super premium foods today. But natural is not always best when we’re talking about frozen or fresh raw foods. The raw diet makes me nervous. I don’t think it’s worth it. Yes, it is what they would eat in the wild, but in the wild they would probably only live three or four years.”

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“I come into this from the scientific medicine side of things,” Sulis continues. “The raw diet has some really good aspects, like no grains and good ingredients. But I’ve seen animals die from eating this diet, and I don’t like the idea of people handling raw meats in their kitchens — especially with children in the home.” Likewise, Sulis eschews allowing your dog to lick your face after he/she has eaten raw food. Hawkinson says people should use the same guidelines when preparing raw pet food as used in preparing chicken or other meats for human consumption. “People are cooking chicken for dinner all the time; there is no difference. Clean up and disinfect after handling raw meats, whether for the family dinner or the pet’s dinner,” she says. “The major difference between dehydrated food and our frozen raw diet is that dehydrating is a heat process that destroys natural enzymes. Our diet completely preserves the enzymes, which are the secret element in foods that build a body faster, keeping it healthy and disease free.” Mumford of Black Dog carries The Honest Kitchen dehydrated food plus six frozen raw food diets. She says, “Raw and dehydrated foods are going to be more nutritious than other alternatives. A lot of people aren’t real comfortable with the frozen raw diet, so they might start their pets with the dehydrated food when they decide to change their animals to a more natural diet.” “We are committed to helping other pet owners avoid the heartbreak that cancer and disease can bring,” says Mumford. “We’re here to support those facing the same challenges we did with Bear. Our biggest priority is to educate customers about pet food. We want people to have their pets as long as they can. A raw organic diet is going to be more expensive, so we try and work with customers to get them the best food for their pet and their budget.” Mumford continues, “With generic and sale products you are looking at cancerous tumors, artificial colors which are known carcinogens, and low-quality ingredients not fit for human consumption.” Mumford feels nutrition is a polarized topic, separating conventional veterinarians and pet owners and those who approach nutrition holistically. “It’s disheartening that a lot of vets only look at protein percentages and not the quality of ingredients. I can’t get on the Internet and look up dog cancer without pulling up nutrition and vaccinations,” she says.

Nothing Beats Homemade The changing preferences of pet owners is evidenced by the numerous premium, natural and organic pet foods on the market. While many are buying organic and premium foods, still others are going one better: cooking up the goods at home.

AJ Limbrick, owner of AJ’s K-9 Kamp (www.ajs-k9kamp.com), an overnight and extended care service for dogs in NE Portland, feeds her charges only raw and organic homemade foods. Limbrick allows her Kampers to wander the garden and pick fresh produce. “Every day I grate organic carrots and cook organic oatmeal with a pure water system to put on their morning kibble breakfast. I feed them organic apples, pears, peas and tomatoes. I feed the dogs a lot of fruit and vegetables, because out in the wild dogs eat them.” When Limbrick realized her own Schnauzer, Razzie, had food allergies, she began preparing her food with raw broccoli and ground turkey, cooked oatmeal and garlic. “I froze it and fed her the food daily, and then started introducing foods back into her diet until I determined the allergy was gone.” “If it’s organic, it’s good for you,” Limbrick says, adding, “and if you can’t pronounce an ingredient, don’t feed it to your dogs.” Special treats at K-9 Kamp include homemade organic waffles or banana bread that include organic eggs, dried cranberries and flax seeds. “The dogs go crazy when they see me bring out a plate of waffles,” she says.

have only 12% carbohydrates, compared to average commercial brands that are 40% or more. The products are very digestible, so they need less food.” Which brings up a nice little bonus: feeding dogs and cats less means a little less poop to scoop. Premium, natural, organic, homemade, dehydrated or raw. Many of today’s highend pet food manufacturers believe they offer the best product on the market. Many also believe they are the true pioneers of holistic and healthy pet foods. Ultimately, pets and their owners win, thanks to the commitment of dog- and cat-loving companies to develop the best possible diets for pets. It’s always important to choose a pet food that works well for your animal, experts say repeatedly. Quality ingredients and feeding smaller amounts are other keys to good health. Sulis says, “Thankfully, there are companies willing to do studies to find out what proper dog and cat health is. And, thankfully, there are people out there willing to pay for premium products.” Feeding animals a good, nutritious diet is a gift we can give them; in turn we receive the gift of their living a longer, healthier life.

Too Much of a Good Thing “One of the biggest things people can do to make their dogs and cats healthier is to feed them less,” says Moser. “A large percentage of dogs and cats are fed too much. A slim dog will outlive an overfed littermate, and an overweight dog or cat will get disease more quickly and live a shorter life.” Moser suggests having your pet weighed at the vet, who can tell you whether the animal’s weight is good or too high or low. He urges people whose pets need to lose a little to work on it with vet care. “Cats can be especially difficult and dangerous if they require serious weight loss. Never put an animal on a diet without vet assistance,” he says. According to Sulis, the Purina company recently conducted a study on lean body condition in Labrador puppies; all were given the same diet, but half were allowed to eat as much as they wanted while the other half received a measured calorie count that kept them lean. “The dogs kept on a lean diet lived an average of two years longer,” says Sulis. “The important thing to realize is obesity can take years off your pet’s life. It’s not always easy to do, but we need to walk our dogs, play with our pets — especially indoor cats. If not, our overweight dogs will get arthritis and our fat cats will get diabetes and arthritis.” Atkins of Natura says “Our EVO products are a grain-free food. Similar to the Dr Atkins diet, we see animals are losing weight on the product, becoming lean and healthy. They

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Reba, the youngest, was picked up by Roselie from a shelter in West Louisiana one week before Hurricane Katrina. Reba was then a year old and very neglected. “Reba is so perfect, big and beautiful,” says Roselie, “sometimes I confuse her with the males.” She is also extremely intelligent; Roselie says she’s the only one that understands when it’s ok to jump up and when it’s not. Reba also knows how to open doors, and drove motel staff people crazy during their trek to Oregon: she would escape from the room and appear in the breakfast lounge, looking for Roselie, naturally with the other three following close behind. Now that they are settled in their home in Springfield, Roselie says her dogs are all very happy and that their nature is so good they only want to play and love everyone. . . despite all the cruelty they have endured. When on her PC, Roselie says Reba can be found under the table, Zeus by her side, and Luck behind her chair. And Tessa? “She’s always outside trying to catch the squirrel that runs along the fence.” Roselie will accept any abandoned or homeless Saint Bernards or other large dogs, including Mastiffs and Great Pyrenees. She maintains a network of contacts ready and willing to provide loving homes.

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aLL MONTH LONG • ADOPTABLE CATS & KITTENS from Multnomah County Animal Services at Gresham PetsMart 9am-9pm daily. Adoption counseling available Tues-Sun noon-4. Noon — ADOPTION OUTREACH with Oregon Humane Society Saturdays noon-4 at Furever Pets on Broadway in Portland. OHS takes companion pets (dogs, cats & sometimes rabbits), ready for loving homes, into the community. Meet some great animals, chat with knowledgeable OHS volunteers & learn more about OHS adoption program. Details oregonhumane.org. • CAT ADOPTION TEAM 2007 CALENDARS are available. Another wonderful edition of the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) calendar has been released — featuring great photos of current and former CAT residents. Get yours today — they’re just $10, and thanks to printing donated by Witham & Dickey, every dollar goes straight to CAT’s cats and kittens in need. To order or for more info, call 503.925.8903 or visit catadoptionteam.org. • FIND THE PURR-FECT CAT COMPANION at Cat Adoption Team (CAT). The CAT family includes 300-500 friendly felines of all ages, breeds, colors and personalities who are all looking for special human companions and homes to call their own. To search for your purrfect cat companion, visit CAT’s shelter at 14175 SW Galbreath Dr in Sherwood, or view the many photos and profiles at www.cat.petfinder.com. Details 503.925.8903. • FOSTER HOMES NEEDED. Open your home & heart to homeless pets in need of a forever home. Contact Cathy Nechak or Krista Wells at Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals 503.327.8849 to learn how you can become a loving foster parent for dogs or cats. Details ofosa.org. • GOT ISSUES? Get your behavior questions answered free of charge by the friendly folks at OHS. Oregon Humane Society’s Free Pet Behavior Helpline is 503.416.2983. • 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. • IT’S SPAY & NEUTER TIME! You can help reduce pet overpopulation in Portland, save lives and make a difference by taking the responsible path of altering your own animals, or a stray you may have found. 14

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For a comprehensive list of Oregon Spay and Neuter Assistance programs, visit Cat Adoption Team’s Spay/Neuter Resources page at www.catadoptionteam.org. • MATCH MAKERS WANTED. Cat Adoption Team is seeking Adoption Counselors to help their furry felines meet their purrfect match. Counselors help educate adopters on the values and quirks of kitties. Adoption Counselors are needed every afternoon at the shelter and every weekend at both the shelter in Sherwood and off-site locations at PetsMart Adoption Centers in Tigard, Clackamas, Hillsboro and Wilsonville. * OFOSA Adoptable Dogs & Cats. Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals has dogs, puppies, cats & kittens available for loving home adoptions at the Beaverton Petco every Saturday & Sunday. Details ofosa.org. • OFOSA needs volunteers. Learn how you can get involved, have fun, learn & grow. Details Cathy Nechak, 503.327.8849. • OPEN YOUR HEART and home to foster cats or kittens with special needs. Cat Adoption Team is seeking foster homes to provide safe, healthy, nurturing environments for mother cats and their kittens, to nurse and bottle-feed orphaned or abandoned kittens, to help sick or injured cats to heal, to give long-term residents time away from the shelter, and to socialize shy or timid cats. To learn more about the CAT foster program, call 503.925.8803, voicemail box #5 or email: contactus@catadoptionteam.org. • OTHER MOTHERS ANIMAL RESCUE, the startup shelter that cares for puppies & kittens, has just launched a brand-new Website. The site contains photos of adoptable animals, volunteer opportunities, information about donating, and links to other sites of interest to animal lovers. Visit www.othermothers.org & see what all the excitement’s about! • OVER 400 ADORABLE KITTENS & CATS are available for adoption through CAT (Cat Adoption Team) at various locations. The Sherwood shelter is open 7 days, 10am-6pm. Cats are on site daily at PetsMart stores in Wilsonville, Clackamas, Hillsboro & Tigard, as well as Pet Loft. Or visit Petco in Tualatin and Tanasbourne on every Saturday of the month (except the 2nd Saturday). Details 503.925.8903 or www.catadoptionteam.org. • POPPA, Oregon’s only statewide spay/ neuter referral & assistance service for dogs, cats, rabbits & other companion animals, is an all-volunteer organization that’s been able to subsidize over

11,000 spay/neuter surgeries since Sept 2001. Tax-deductible donations of any amount are always gratefully accepted & can be made securely online at www.POPPAinc.org. Or just visit the site to learn more about POPPA’s worthwhile efforts. • PUPS OF PORTLAND POSTERS & CALENDARS, featuring 200 Portlandarea dogs, available now at The Pearl Retriever, 526 NW 13th Ave, 503.295.6960. • READ TO THE DOGS at area libraries. Youth improve their reading & social skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs. Contact your branch for info or to RSVP. • VOLUNTEER TRAINING at CAT (Cat Adoption Team) in Sherwood every 2nd & 4th Saturday 10-11:30am. Details www.catadoptionteam.org or 503.925.8903.

2 tuesday 5am — Meet Cat Adoption Team’s Pet of the Week, Tuesdays on KOIN News 6. CAT is teaming up with KOIN News 6 to help get more of their furry friends adopted. Watch KOIN’s Good Morning Northwest Tuesdays at 5am or 6am to see one of CAT’s adorable and adoptable cats or kittens.

3 wednesday 7:50am — Featured Pet on K103. Tune in for the adoptable pet segment.

6 saturday 8am — American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen prep class & exam at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Eight week class $100, $75 for dogs with proof of adoption from a shelter. Details willamettehumane.org. Register in person at Davenport’s Den, the retail pet supply store at the shelter, or download registration form at www.willamettehuman e.org. Details 503.585.5900. 10am — Volunteer Orientation at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Details green-hill.org.

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11am — RABBIT ADVOCATES will be at Western Pet Supply, 6908 SW BeavertonHillsdale Hwy in Beaverton ‘til 2 to talk about adopting rabbits as companion pets to inside homes. Rabbit Advocates is dedicated to the welfare of domestic rabbits and will showcase adoptable rabbits and educational materials. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Tigard PetsMart and Forever Pets on Broadway in Portland. ‘til 4. Details 503.285-7722. 12:30pm — 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 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. 2pm — Saturday Playgroup at Lexidog Social Club & Boutique on Macadam in Portland. Bring your dog, any size, to play inside, out of the rain and cold every Saturday afternoon 2-4pm. Details lexidog.com.

7 sunday 10am — Sunday Playgroup at Lexidog in Portland’s Pearl District. Small dogs have a chance to play with others their own size. Playtimes grouped by size: 10amnoon: dogs 12 lbs & under; noon1:30pm: dogs 30 lbs & under; 1:30-2:30: all dogs all sizes welcome to play. Details lexidog.com or 503.243.6200. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Wild Oats, 2825 E Burnside in Portland. Details 503.285.7722. 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 503.614.9899.

8 monday 6pm — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Details green-hill.org.

To submit items for consideration in the Furry FunPlanner, e-mail Publisher@Spotmagazine.net or FAX 503-261-8945

24 wednesday 7:50am — Featured Pet on K103. Tune in for the adoptable pet segment.

9 tuesday 5am — Meet Cat Adoption Team’s Pet of the Week, Tuesdays on KOIN News 6. CAT is teaming up with KOIN News 6 to help get more of their furry friends adopted. Watch KOIN’s Good Morning Northwest Tuesdays at 5am or 6am to see one of CAT’s adorable and adoptable cats or kittens.

27 saturday 6:10am — KGW Featured Pet. See an adoptable pet on morning news program during the morning news weather report. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Clackamas PetsMart and Wild Oats at Bridgeport Village. Details oregonhumane.org.

6pm — Meeting on the development of a Tualatin Dog Park in Tualatin City Council chambers.

10 wednesday 7:50am — Featured Pet on K103. Tune in for the adoptable pet segment.

11 thursday 8pm — Bark!, a musical comedy that takes you up close and personal with the stars of doggy daycare, opens tonight at Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland. It’s funny, engaging, at times poignant and even breathtaking. Read all about it in Fetch, pg 5.

12 friday • Feral & Stray Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic in Portland. Presented by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, 503.797.2606 or feralcats.com.

13 saturday 10am — Puppy Kindergarten class at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Class covers the basic socialization, parenting skills & beginning behaviors required to develop a lasting, happy relationship with your dog. Puppies must be fully vaccinated (proof required). Six-week session $75; $50 for puppies with proof of adoption from a shelter. Registration details Jan 6 at 8am in the FunPlanner, or visit willamettehumane.org. 2pm — Saturday Playgroup at Lexidog Social Club & Boutique on Macadam in Portland. Details Jan 6 at 2.

14 sunday Feral & Stray Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic in Portland. Presented by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, 503.797.2606 or feralcats.com. 10am — Sunday Playgroup at Lexidog in the Pearl. Details Jan 7 at 10. 1pm — Puppy Romp at Schroeder’s Den with Dr Kirsten Nielsen CPDT. Details Jan 7 at 1.

16 tuesday 5am — Meet Cat Adoption Team’s Pet of the Week, Tuesdays on KOIN News 6. CAT is teaming up with KOIN News 6 to help get more of their furry friends adopted. Watch KOIN’s Good Morning Northwest Tuesdays at 5am or 6am to see one of CAT’s adorable and adoptable cats or kittens.

17 wednesday 7:50am — Featured Pet on K103. Tune in for the adoptable pet segment.

20 saturday Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Home Depot at Jantzen Beach and Dog Star in Portland’s Pearl District ‘til 4. Details 503.285.7722. 12:30pm — 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

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. 2pm — Saturday Playgroup at Lexidog Social Club & Boutique on Macadam in Portland. Details Jan 6 at 2.

2pm — Saturday Playgroup at Lexidog Social Club & Boutique on Macadam in Portland. Details Jan 6 at 2.

28 sunday 10am — Sunday Playgroup at Lexidog in the Pearl. Details Jan 7 at 10. 1pm — Puppy Romp at Schroeder’s Den with Dr Kirsten Nielsen CPDT. Details Jan 7 at 1.

21 sunday 9am — Dog 101 basic obedience training at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Six-week series $75; $50 for dogs with proof of adoption from a shelter. (proof of vaccinations required). First class only begins at 8:30am. Registration details Jan 6 at 8am in the FunPlanner, or visit willamettehumane.org. 10am — Sunday Playgroup at Lexidog in the Pearl. Details Jan 7 at 10. 1pm — Puppy Romp at Schroeder’s Den with Dr Kirsten Nielsen CPDT. Details Jan 7 at 1.

23 tuesday 5am — Meet Cat Adoption Team’s Pet of the Week, Tuesdays on KOIN News 6. CAT is teaming up with KOIN News 6 to help get more of their furry friends adopted. Watch KOIN’s Good Morning Northwest Tuesdays at 5am or 6am to see one of CAT’s adorable and adoptable cats or kittens.

30 tuesday 5am — Meet Cat Adoption Team’s Pet of the Week, Tuesdays on KOIN News 6. CAT is teaming up with KOIN News 6 to help get more of their furry friends adopted. Watch KOIN’s Good Morning Northwest Tuesdays at 5am or 6am to see one of CAT’s adorable and adoptable cats or kittens. 7pm — Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series presents: Global Warming: Disaster for humanity or nicer climate for Northwest? with Peter U Clark at the Oregon Zoo. Clark, from Oregon State’s Department of Geosciences, lectures on the causes and effects of global warming. Cost $10 general; $8 for members of host organizations, students and seniors. Details 503.226.1561.

31 wednesday 7:50am — Featured Pet on K103. Tune in for the adoptable pet segment.

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