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Snowball and Bucky — a love story that ended sadly Jim Filipetti and Francesca Mantei endured their 15 minutes of fame last month when Snowball, a deer they had rescued, and her son Bucky, were taken away — to the tune of high drama and media hype. The couple invited Spot to their home recently. This is their story.

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Discover a new trick, learn its beneﬁts to you and your pet, get the quick and easy on teaching it, and Go! This month: “Look at me...”

15 Shooting Stars Meet Mike Richardson, founder of Dark Horse Comics, and his jack russell Milo.

6 Fetch. . . . - Everything you ever wanted to know about invisible fences. - 7th annual Pet Remembrance Celebration Nov. 8 - Commemorative ﬂags a new way to honor companions lost - Holiday festivities are underway with open houses, photos with Santa and more - Love wine? Love animals? This evening’s for you - Interested in the no-kill movement? Don’t miss Nathan Winograd’s free seminar & book signing - Still time to take your best shot in Greenhill Humane Society’s photo contest - DoveLewis QuickClasses presents Toxins: The Myths vs. The Facts Chocolate, raisins, onions, mistletoe —what really makes my pet sick? - Gifts with purpose - Why pat when you can massage — learn how - Park here — you’ll be helping - New Portland daycare’s got it going on - “Dog Fighting Bites” campaign launched - Preparing [for pets] in case of disaster - OHS telethon a success

9 Pug rescue growing fast, homes needed Paciﬁc Pug Rescue is growing so fast that new arrivals are outpacing available adoptive and foster families. Check out the group, and a few of its pups — you might just feel a calling.

8 Adopting a rescue Melissa Reardon was unfamiliar with rescues, but her search for a new canine companion led her to adopt Mick, making her a believer. Here is their story, and a few things Melissa learned along the way.

5 love 4 sale Thrift shops doing it for the animals As you prepare to shop this holiday season, check out these special shops. . . with some very precious inventory. These thrift stores (and one retail) use their proceeds to help companion animals. Many have pets in residence, some available for adoption.

13 Walking Tours —fun, fascinating and pet-friendly Two Portland-area companies offer guided walking tours in and around the downtown area year-round. They’re all the more memorable now, thanks to seasonal attractions like the towering tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square, streets transformed into sparkling lanes, dazzling window displays, and the romance and pizazz the season brings to the neighborhood. Visit our new Cafe Press site!

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Name: Carson Breed: Half Bearded Collie-half Siberian Husky Age: 12 years Territory: NE Portland Her Family: Connie Theil and Mina Al-Khalisi, plus canines Freeway, Frida, Benny and Laura, and bunnies Dandelion and Big Wig Turn-ons: They love to go to the beach and the Mt. Tabor leash-free park Turn-offs: They hate being groomed, and NOT going to the beach or Mt. Tabor! Carson and her sister Laura, pictured here at left, were rescued 11 years ago from a Newport, Wash puppy mill. The police who raided the place found a disgusting sight: a pile of 15 dead huskies lying in the snow. Carson and Laura were chained — with a barrel for shelter — starving. Paige Powell (coming soon to Celebrity Spotlite) heard from Krist Novoselic of the band Nirvana about them. Paige called Connie Theil, Spot Account Exec Extraordinaire, who took them in. They were completely feral, says Connie. It took years to tame them. The good news: Now they go to the off-leash park, and even let people pet them! SPOT MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER 2007

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VOL. 3 • NO. 4 November 2007 Jennifer McCammon Publisher w/ Broadway, Peach, & Scout Publisher@SpotMagazine.net

ometimes in a creative adventure like Spot, little things along the way take on a life of their own. Such was the case with this issue, which — all by itself — shaped up to be The Rescue Issue. All of us here at at Spot are proud parents of adopted or rescued pets. I acquired some of my animals long before I was aware of the crisis of homeless animals. Without a clue about the importance of seeking companion animals from shelters or rescues, I simply got mine from other sources. What I know now is that the 13-pound ball of muscle snoring softly at my back in “our” desk chair as I write would be no less indispensable to me had she come from. . . anywhere. Peach is one of our three (sometimes four) dogs, along with the cat named Wolf who believes he’s a dog. She is affectionate, bossy, jealous, sometimes sneaky, boisterous, sometimes demanding (especially for snuggles, or treats if you’re hanging in the kitchen chatting). Peach also came from a tough beginning that shaped her. To my dismay, many found this anxiety-ridden little girl irritating if not highly dislikable. She’s come a long way, and I’m happy to report she’s even been called “favorite” by some. Wherever they come from, they are all precious. And to me, their frailties only make them more so.

Our Scout is progressively losing her vision, which was always borderline in her one seeing eye. Her hearing isn’t great either. I call her my special needs dog; she’s had health issues from the start, but approaching her eighth year, she’s full of life and love. Scout never fails to woo anyone who happens to hold her for a time. An 8-pound piebald mini doxie, her form is not that different from from that of a newborn baby’s. That, coupled with her wont to wrap around your shoulder and neck and stay as long as you’ll let her, seems to conjure the unique calm that comes with the comfort, heart connection and innate protector reflex that babies bring out in most of us. Bottom line? This flawed, in some ways fragile, little being packs a lot of power. . . in her ability to bestow comfort and joy — if you only get close enough to receive it. The connection we enjoy and many benefits we derive from our pets is huge. And when that pet is a survivor of hard places, I believe we experience something bigger in loving them; the bond is more intense with the animal that has prevailed over things it ought never have had to experience — ever. I was thrilled with the shape this issue took of its own volition. Likewise with the constant blessing (and humility) I receive in connecting and working with those involved in

rescue and related work (spay/neuter, foster care, adoption outreach, and so on). I hope you enjoy this one, too. While the stories don’t all have happy endings, each has meaning, lessons to teach, and ideals to which we can all aspire. Most everyone, at one time or another, has engaged in that “life” conversation about the helplessness one feels in the face of the woes of our time. I think everyone visits that philosophical place where we just feel that things have so irrevocably gone to hell that there’s no way to make a dent. But we can. One voice. One meal. One dollar. One act of getting out of ourselves to provide a little warmth, comfort, sustenance can make a difference. But the thinking carries: according to the Humane Society of the US, the average fertile cat produces three litters of 4-6 kittens each year (that’s up to 18 new fertile cats on the planet). The average fertile dog can produce two litters of 6-10 pups each year (20 new dogs). So, one cat spayed can mean saving 18 little lives; one dog, possibly 20. Might your family foster a kitty? Donate a little pet food, a few blankets? Do a little service work cleaning kennels at your local shelter? Do... anything. With a little luck (for the animals), you might remain forever involved. And if not, what’s lost? Certainly not so much that it isn’t worth a try.

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PS: Special thanks to Jim Filipetti and Francesca Mantei for welcoming Spot to their home this month so that we might bring their side of the story — of loving, living with and finally losing their two pet deer. You guys are wonderful, and your lifelong commitment to animals and generosity of spirit are so appreciated — thank you!

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Thrifty Giving Jake Faris • Spot Magazine

hen it comes to finding a gift for your loved ones this season, you can join the crowd at the malls or get in line at the big-box stores, hoping this year’s must-haves are still in stock. Nothing wrong with that. Crowds and lines are traditional fare, like turkey and pumpkin pie, and some just gotta have it. But others want more. And some dogs and cats in the Eugene area hope you’ll opt off the beaten path to visit a few of their favorite shops. Diana Robertson runs one such shop, this one very pet-friendly. The friendliness goes beyond the cats in residence; S.A.R.A.’s Treasures Gift & Thrift Shop (Shelter Animal Resource Alliance) in Eugene, exists to raise money for shelter animals. Robertson came up with the idea for S.A.R.A. a f t e r returning from a six-year stay in Maui, where she worked at the local shelter, Maui Animal Refuge. While there, Robertson also volunteered as a fundraiser. Part of making her new home included going to work at the Eugene-area shelter. Then she came up with the idea for a thrift shop. Several resale stores in Oregon support animal shelters. Robertson adopted the idea, and added a new wrinkle: housing cats available for adoption. S.A.R.A.’s purpose, according to its mission statement, is “to rescue, assist and advocate for the lost and homeless animals at animal shelters.” One of the best ways to do that is providing a comfortable temporary home for cats in need of forever families. So, shopping at S.A.R.A.’s Treasures includes a chance to enjoy the company of the be-whiskered “clerks.” Nora has been at S.A.R.A.’s “temporarily” for about two years. She came in as a cream and seal Siamese. When they sent her to be spayed, she got a bath and was discovered to have a white coat under all that dirt! Now she takes her hygiene seriously, vocally “reminding” staff when her combing sessions slide. If they still don’t get the hint, Nora starts knocking things over. For combing, Nora prefers her circa 1970s round brush. Afterward, she climbs on her “princess bed” for a nap. Nora’s counterpart Jetta “works” at the warehouse, always fashionably dressed in his tuxedo shorthair coat. His self-assigned Visit our new Cafe Press site!

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job is to patrol the S.A.R.A. warehouse and test the furniture to ensure customers aren’t getting shoddy goods. Loyal to his store family, Jetta is standoffish toward strangers. Melinda McCormick, S.A.R.A.’s Cat Rescue Coordinator, says Jetta is very loyal and just takes time to warm up to people. Just south is the This-n-That Shop in Cottage Grove. The volunteer-run thrift store sends all of its profits to the Humane Society of Cottage Grove, which uses the money to hold spay/neuter clinics, provide emergency vet care, and support Greenhill Humane

Thrift Stores that Give Florence Area Humane Society Thrift Shop 1193 Bay St • Florence 10-4 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sun florencehumane.org

The Cat’s Meow (Heartland Humane Society) 411 SW 3rd St • Corvallis 10am-5pm Mon-Sat 541.757.0573

New Beginnings SPCA Thrift Store 1212 SE Stephens • Roseburg 9-5 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun newbeginningsspca.com

Davenport’s Den (retail store benefiting Willamette Valley Humane Society) 4246 Turner Rd SE • Salem 12-7 Mon-Fri, 12-6 Sat & Sun willamettehumane.org

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Society in Eugene. Between large plate glass windows, the storefront sports a mural featuring some 90 animals, designed and painted by the Cottage Grove Art Guild. The This-n-That Shop doesn’t have any feline residents, but it does have a visitor. Lucky shoppers know Dickens, who visits from the neighboring Bookmine bookstore. Dickens is one of two cats who live at Bookmine, occasionally stopping in at This-n-That. I would say next time you’re in Eugene or Cottage Grove, check out these shops. But I’m not going to say that. These shops and what they do for the community is too important for a casual visit. Make a special trip. Jetta and Nora love visitors, and while you’re there, maybe you’ll find treasures for those on your gift list — items made all the more precious for the stories that go with them.

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Dogs and cats in the Eugene area hope you’ll opt off the beaten path to visit a few of their favorite shops. S.A.R.A.’s Treasures 871 River Rd * Eugene 10am-6pm Mon-Sun sarastreasures.org This-n-That Shop (Humane Society of Cottage Grove) 33 N. 8th St. * Cottage Grove 10am-4pm Mon-Sat 541.942.3130

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Ever consider an invisible fence? For everything you ever wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask, the Invisible Fence Company is hosting an Invisible Fence Clinic at its Lake Oswego Location Saturday Nov 10 at 10am. The friendly folks at Invisible Fence say, “Come get the real dirt from the pros at Invisible Fence and let us answer all those questions like ‘Does it hurt?’ ‘Does it really work?’ ‘Will it work for my dog?’ A good time is guaranteed, and so is a free Starbucks.” The last class was a sellout; RSVP to 971-204-4300.

Honoring our beloveds. . . together The 7th annual Pet Remembrance Celebration will be held Nov 8, 7-8pm, at the Friendship Masonic Center, 5625 NE Alameda St in Portland. Details 503.885.2211. Everyone is invited to “Come and celebrate with us the memory of our beloved pets who have touched our lives and live forever in our hearts.” The event is presented by Laurelhurst Veterinary Hospital in Portland.

. . . more on remembering those who’ve passed

The holidays are here! And the festivities are in full swing Nov 10 & 11 at Howl at the Moon in Vancouver. A Holiday Open House is happening both days that weekend, featuring refreshments, vendor reps, and holiday cards, ornaments, décor and treats, and these special events: Saturday Noon-5pm: Find out what your pet REALLY wants for Christmas — get a psychic reading/consultation from Faye Pietrokowsky, who says she can help you understand what your pet is thinking. Pietrokowsky addresses a variety of issues related to pets, including: adoption, behavior, abandonment, traveling and more. Learn about her at inner-design.net. Consults are $20/10 minutes, $30/15. Saturday 11am-5pm will be Holiday Pet Portraits by Pics of the Litter. $25 gets you three 5x7s of 1-2 dogs (2 dogs max per shot); photos with people extra. Check it out at picsofthelitter.com. For more details or to RSVP for special events, call 360.891.1935, email or stop by Howl At The Moon.

Local startup, Prayers on the Wind, sells commemorative flags to honor beloved pets who’ve passed. The flags come in sets of five for a modest $12.99, and are designed to hang on a common line. The center flag, flanked by two on each side bearing paw prints, contains this message: You have gone ahead And nothing is the same Leaving paw prints on my heart That will always remain For those who have lost a precious companion pet, the Web site is worth a visit simply to read the message on the

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An evening of tastings of the wines & portos of Portugal is being hosted by DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, ViniPortugal and the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto (IVDP) Nov 14, 5:30-7:30pm, at The Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Portland. Wine novices and connoisseurs alike will enjoy sampling over 150

varieties of Portuguese wines & portos. All proceeds will benefit DoveLewis’s programs & services. Tickets, $25, are available at dovelewis.org, by calling 503.535.3382, or at the door.

Why just pat when you can massage Rubi Sullivan will lead a Dog Massage for Owners class Sunday, Nov 4, 10:30-noon, at Healthy Pets NW on Alberta in NE Portland. Take your four-legged beloved and learn basic techniques from a certified animal massage therapist. Registration is available at Healthy Pets NW until the day before class. Cost is $25. Details Healnw.com or 503.380.4487.

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Nathan Winograd, national animal shelter reform expert, will present a free seminar and book signing of Redemption- The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America, hosted by Lewis & Clark Law School’s Animal Law Division Nov 4, 6pm, at the school. Called A Blueprint for Change, the seminar will address how a nation of people spending $40 billion on companion animals and donating billions more to animal-related charities have a shelter system that is the leading cause of death for healthy dogs and cats in the United States. RSVP to 503.768.6795 or saldf@lclark.edu. Details nokillsolutions.com or nathanwinogard.com.

Take your best shot Greenhill is accepting submissions through Nov 19 for its first ever pet photo contest. Entries will be judged by a panel of professional photographers. Photos (8 x 10) must be submitted in both digital and hard copy formats to: Community Relations Coordinator, 88530 Green Hill Rd, Eugene OR 97402. Digital photos can be emailed to community@greenhill.org. The top five winning photos will be featured on the Greenhill Web site and in its spring edition of The Wet Nose Wire. Photos will also be displayed and available for purchase at Art for Animals, a silent auction and fundraiser to benefit homeless pets Friday, Nov 30, 6-8pm, at the Emerald Art Center in Springfield.

Have you heard about DoveLewis QuickClasses? An extension of the agency’s popular community workshops, DoveLewis QuickClasses are free pet health education courses that address a single topic in an hour, taught by DoveLewis experts. Compelling about these classes: they bust myths, explain “old wives’ tales,” explain sometimes confusing but important facts, and are edgy and innovative — so you’re bound to leave better informed, if not a little inspired. Space is limited; RSVP required: dovelewis.org. This month: Toxins. Details Nov. 8 in the Fun Planner

ceeds support Greenhill’s mission of providing a safe shelter for animals in transition. Next month at Greenhill: photos with Santa.

Give a gift, make a difference An online auction, called The Claws and Paws Shop, is being hosted Nov 5-30 by The Companion Animal Protection Society, the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals, and whose foremost concern is abuse and suffering of pet shop and puppy mill dogs. Founded in 1992, CAPS actively addresses this issue through investigations, education, media relations, legislative involvement, puppy mill dog rescues, consumer assistance, and pet shop employee relations. The purpose of the auction is to raise money and awareness for CAPS’ work. To learn more or get shopping and help the cause, visit caps.cmarket.com

Sundogz: where pups go to play and learn th

Sundogz, located at 15 & Burnside in SE Portland and formerly known as Barka Lounge, boasts a huge roster of programs and services for pets and their people, including play groups, puppy kindergarten, day care,

Pets can have their portraits taken with the jolly one at All Natural Pet Supply from 10am to 3pm Nov 17 & 18 and Dec 1 & 2 at 10501 NE Hwy 99, Suite 39 in Vancouver. A holiday open house will be held Dec 8, the proceeds of which will benefit the Humane Society of SW Washington. Stay tuned, or visit www.all-naturalpet-supply.com can romp with others ages 9 weeks to 8 months — sometimes including Puppygarten “students,” sometimes not. The friendly folks at Sundogz are doing it their way, recently casting their line in hopes of reeling in folks interested in trading services. At the time, Sundogz needed exterior building signs repainted and an indoor gate installed, but they’re clearly open to suggestions. Their needs are diverse, as are the possible trades they offer. Email Jett@sundogz.net to explore the possibilities. To learn more about the growing organization, visit sundogz.net.

“Dog Fighting Bites” campaign launched While animal lovers everywhere are sickened and outraged by the cruelty of dog fighting,

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Help Eugene-area shelter animals Greenhill Humane Society has several ways you can lend a loving hand to the animals in their care. Saturday, Nov 3, Greenhill is sponsoring parking at the U of O football game at the Slocum Center on Coburg Rd from 10:30am to 3pm. Parking is $10/vehicle, and half of the proceeds go to Greenhill. Headed to Valley River that day? Greenhill volunteers will be on site with $10 shopping passes that get you 15%-25% off at Gottschalks all day. Art for Animals is happening Friday, Nov 30, 6-8pm, at the Emerald Art Center in Springfield. The silent auction & fundraiser to benefit homeless animals will feature the works of local artists & photographers. Pro-

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Your pet can taste test Nature’s Variety Food Co’s high-quality food — canned, kibble and/or raw. Just visit naturesvariety.com and download coupons for your free samples, good ‘til Dec 2008.

training, grooming, private parties, and even space rental for workshops, seminars and private events. Puppy kindergarten classes for pups 9-18 weeks are offered every Tuesday, and puppies can start anytime. Puppy Play Days at Sundogz are Saturdays 10-1am. Puppies

few know how to make a real difference in ending it. Ohio-based pet fashion and product retailer, Moochie & Co., has a way: the “Dog Fighting Bites” initiative. Now through the end of the year, all Moochie & Co. stores and the moochieandco.com Web site will sell the Dog Fighting Bites dog toy, a glow-in-the-dark,

durable bouncy ball for $ all pro support the humane agencies handling animal cruelty cases, including finding and dismantling dog fighting rings.

More gifts with purpose Two dog lovers have created an exclusive line of original design t-shirts featuring dogs doing what we humans love best: golfing, hugging, biking, flashing a peace sign, playing tennis and more. The company, Mutts It To Ya, is working to makes a difference in the lives of its four-legged friends by donating a portion of its profits to national nonprofit no-kill rescue organizations. Check out the tees at muttsit.com.

Animal telethon a success Thousands of television viewers in Oregon & Washington tuned in to the Oregon Humane Society’s 8th annual Telethon for the Animals last month. The four-hour event succeeded in two vital ways: 93 dogs, cats, rabbits and rodents found homes, and over $275,000 was raised that will help support this community’s homeless and abandoned companion pets. If you missed the telethon but would like to contribute, send your Telethon for the Animals gift to: Oregon Humane Society Telethon Donation, PO Box 11364, Portland OR 97211, or online at oregonhumane.org. continued pg 16

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Adopting a Rescue Dog Melissa Reardon • Spot Magazine

We had never known anyone who had adopted from a rescue and wondered if there was a difference between these dogs and those from other agencies. There was.

hen our canine companion of 18 years passed away, we were lost. Our home and our hearts were empty without her. After a few weeks of allowing space for our grief, we decided to start looking for another dog. We began online at Petfinder.com, which connected us to local humane societies and rescue agencies. Early on it became clear that we needed to define our perfect dog. We wanted one we could lift into the car when it was older, so it should be no more than 60 pounds. We wanted one smart enough to learn commands, liked walks, camping and hiking. We didn’t want another Chow mix; coat maintenance was too demanding. We decided on either a Border Collie or Australian Shepherd. While it wouldn’t be doing any herding (what they’re bred for), we liked the easy-care coat, the athleticism, high intelligence and overall look. To ensure we understood what our dog would need to adapt quickly and happily, we did a little research at the library. Visiting county humane societies, we were heartbroken to see so many abandoned, lonely animals, and wanted to adopt them all. We seriously considered

Will your dog get daily walks if not in a fenced yard?(We are replacing our fence now and use walking as part of our exercise program.) How many hours will the dog be home alone in the day on average? (Since I work from home, the dog would be alone no more than 4-5 hours a day.) The next day an SCC counselor asked us a few questions and arranged for us to meet Mick at a local Petco the day after Christmas. We were nervous and excited. What if he didn’t like us or we didn’t like him? What if we didn’t come across as the dog lovers we really are? What would we do when he first came home? Our worries were unfounded. Mick, the SCC counselor and his foster parents were there when we arrived. As we talked, we discovered There were many queshe was born in a rodeo in Idaho, had four differtions specific to the ent homes in the first eight months of his life, dog’s needs which felt and that all he really wanted was a big fluffy pillow of his own. He was friendly and open to us, and we quickly warmed up to him. The deciding point was when he laid down on the floor next to us. The counselor was ecstatic. “The dog will enjoy long “He likes you!” she exclaimed as we beamed walks on the beach and in the with joy. forest, snuggling by the fire After the requisite fees and paperwork, we and rolling in the grass.” led Mick to our truck. His foster mother cried a little, it was hard for her to let him go. Mick whined too but we reassured him with gentle adopting a beautiful husky named Chico, but pats. ultimately resumed our search for a Border With his crate, food, blanket and toys, we Collie. set out for our new life together. We were Then we found eight-month-old Mick on the delighted to discover that he loved being in Second Chance Companions (SCC) Web site. the truck; clearly he would be a great road We had never known anyone who had adopted trip dog! from a rescue and wondered if there was a As most adoption difference between books recommend, these dogs and those we had arranged to from other agencies. be home for Mick’s We found there was: first 48 hours. It took these animals were about a week to getting special attenour comtion. And not only 1) How big of a dog do we really fine-tune munication, with were they examined want? Mick adapting beauby a vet, counselors 2) How old do we want our new tifully. On arrival he worked with them to was housetrained, learn their strengths friend to be? and knew tug, catch and limitations to 3) Does male or female matter? and find it; how to ensure a perfect 4) Do we want it to be smart enough shake, sit and lie match for them. Some to learn tricks, or are we just down. He loved his were with foster faminew soccer ball. seeking a companion? lies, who gave them attention and comfort 5) What kind of grooming would We did everything could to let him in their homes while be needed; would we have time we know he was home they waited for their for it? for good. new owners. 6) What kind of activities do we plan Getting acWe made applicawith the dog? quainted, we found tion to SCC. There 7) If the dog is naturally high energy, Mick had some were many questions specific to the how can we integrate its needs separation anxiety, strained on leash dog’s needs which, into our current lifestyle? and barked at other while impressive, felt dogs in the car and weirdly like a dating on walks. We found long-term solutions in the service. “The dog will enjoy long walks on the book The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, beach and in the forest, snuggling by the fire Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training by Paul and rolling in the grass.” Owens. Mick learned quickly and was eager There were questions about who we were as to please. We gave him Bach Flower Rescue dog owners, the living conditions we offered, Remedy to help him relax. After completing and whether we would be loving masters or a nonviolent obedience class at Happy Go leave the dog outside all day. For example: Lucky Dog Training, we were on our way to Why do you want a dog? (Because we can’t communicating effectively and having lots of live without one.) fun. What has your experience been with pets We are convinced that through our honesty, in the past? (They are an important part of research and brilliant luck, we found the perour family.) fect dog for us. It has been almost two years now, and we’ve never looked back. How long are you willing to give your dog to adapt to its new home? (As long as it takes!) Melissa C. Reardon is a published author and speaker What has happened to pets owned in the for the New Road Map Foundation. Contact her at past? (Lived full happy lives.) 503.705.7074 or earthdharma.com.

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Established two and a half years ago, PPR’s President and Vice President, Maria Menalosino and Kay Pedisich respectively, have been involved in dog rescue for years. PPR is a consolidation of Pedisich’s 20-year-old Independent Pug Rescue and Maria’s Dancing Dog Rescue.

In 2004, Kay had her hands full with approximately 30 dogs coming into IPR. Maria had recently adopted her first Pug and offered to assist Kay in her work fostering and placing Pugs. PPR was formed in 2005 out of that alliance. PPR takes in dogs that have been abandoned at shelters, found as strays, or voluntarily relinquished. They accept all Pugs, whatever their age, medical condition or temperament. They are cared for in foster homes until they are matched with loving forever families. PPR’s foster care includes much love and attention, excellent nutrition and any necessary medical care, including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, dental and microchipping, provided by Drs. Robert and Kay Bruno and staff at Moreland Veterinary Clinic, and by Dr. Roy Velardi at Vancouver Veterinary Clinic. Adoption fees, to help defray the costs, range $100-$400. Since gaining nonprofit status last spring, PPR’s intake numbers have tripled. Currently there are nine dogs in foster care, two on medical hold and seven ready for adoption. They range in age from one to 14 years. Especially needed are loving homes for the older Pugs, who ask for little more than a warm lap to lie in, nutritious food to eat, and a caring person or family to love them. When Chloe came to PPR Sept 4, her chances of surviving the night were slim.

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Meet the family of Snowball and Bucky

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veryone who lives in Oregon — and many throughout the nation — know about Snowball and Bucky, the two deer removed from the Molalla-area home of Jim Filipetti and Francesca Mantei in September. The incident met with a media firestorm, and everyone had an opinion on whether or not Filipetti and Mantei did the right thing when they rescued Snowball six years ago. The story reached a sad ending recently, with Bucky being released in the wild at the Bull Run Watershed (after being neutered and relieved of his antlers), and Snowball slated to move to Rosse’s Posse, just 4 miles from her lifelong home. Filipetti and Mantei invited Spot to visit the family on its five-acre ranch recently, to get a feel for the story from their perspective. Molalla is a small, charming rural town of 6830 souls, with the Molalla River running through it. Approaching the property that has been the family home for a decade, several things are immediately apparent. First, here lived a carpenter. Second, these folks love animals. Gorgeous wood carvings are every-

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bone in their bodies.”

but they are living out their days in comfort.

Another rescue was an abandoned duckling dropped off by an acquaintance. “Ducky” would sit on Mantei’s lap watching TV with the family for hours, honking madly if she got up to go to the kitchen. When Ducky reached adolescence, the couple began taking her to one of their ponds to swim. She was fine as long as Mantei stayed nearby, but if she left, Ducky would race to the back door and quack madly. Eventually Ducky got used to being outside, and now raises her babies nearby, returning to visit daily, bringing her brood, but otherwise living the life of a normal duck. The couple feeds, spays and neuters all feral cats that show up at the farm. “No one goes hungry around here,” says Filipetti. Five years ago Filipetti was taking his kids to school when he noticed a strange sight — a white fawn struggling to extricate itself from a fence in which she was ensnared. When he reached her she had gotten free, but then she just dropped to the ground and lay there, helpless and exhausted. The fawn was a sight, says Filipetti. She had huge sores on her legs where her deformed hooves were slicing into her legs. She was grossly underweight and sickly. Filipetti didn’t hesitate — he took the little deer home. “Snowball” immediately began to eat everything in sight. No shrinking violet when it came to food, she ate “almost everything” except carrots and cucumbers. According to the couple, Snowball was tame immediately, even sleeping by their bed at night. Filipetti laid carpet strips throughout the house,

and Snowball began to walk around like she owned the place. She went to the bathroom in one area only. She bossily nudged their hands for affection, just like a dog. Because of her severe hoof deformity the couple took the deer to a vet who put on tiny casts every 10 days to straighten her hooves. After each appointment, Filipetti would take Snowball to work with him — much to the delight of his clients, who would often call the neighborhood kids over to visit the sweet little deer. One day, a neighbor found a tiny, blind fawn in their yard. They called Filipetti and Mantei, who agreed to take in the foundling. They named him Mr. Magoo, and he and Snowball became close. At some point, after the two had grown older, the family was surprised with the arrival of a fawn. Filipetti jokes that Mr. Magoo “didn’t need to see anything” to accomplish the feat. The fawn, which they named Bucky, was perfectly normal, healthy and strong from

the beginning. Mr. Magoo eventually died from natural causes. Snowball and Bucky remained, living happily in a huge enclosure. Filipetti had plans to fence off five acres and let them roam. The couple says that at first they had no idea they were breaking the law, and that once they did, they didn’t think it was a big deal. The deer were healthy and happy and living large. Then came the fateful day last April when an estranged family member reported them to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department (OFWD). Mantei was alone when the officials arrived. At first they were confused by the sight of Snowball. They asked if she was a goat, and Francesca agreed to let them take blood and hair samples. They left, and for five months nothing more was heard. Then came September 12. At 8 a.m. the OFWD returned. They told Mantei she would have to surrender the deer. She immediately called Filipetti, who spoke to them on the phone and told them they would need a warrant. Then all hell broke loose.

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f you’ve ever said the words “My dog’s deaf,” “My dog doesn’t listen when I ____ _________ (fill in the blank),” “My dog is so stubborn,” you’re not alone. Most dog owners feel that way at some point, and some feel that way all the time! If you’ve ever felt any of the previous statements applied to you and your dog, then it’s time to start training, or, if you’ve been training, it’s time for a little cue review and fine-tuning. Think of your dog’s name as a little doggie bank account. Every time you say your dog’s name and give him a treat or reward him for looking at you, you are making a deposit into his account and increasing the likelihood that he will look at you again in the future. Likewise, every time you say his name and don’t reward (do nothing or don’t acknowledge that he just did what you asked), you are taking money out (or withdrawing funds) from his doggie bank account, and decreasing the likelihood that he will respond again in the future. Most dog owners are severely overdrawn on their accounts, and their dogs are no longer responding to their name because they’ve learned that their name doesn’t have any more meaning than any of the other words they hear every day. So, start making some deposits to build your dog’s name response. When your dog isn’t looking at you, say his name. As soon as he looks at you, click or say “good,” then give a reward. Practice this several times a day in different locations — in your house, your back yard, front yard, at a friend’s house, park, etc. Training Tip: Make sure the reward you’re using matches the reward your dog is getting from the environment. For example, if your dog is looking at a squirrel and you say his name and he actually looks at you, then you give him a piece of dry dog food or a few pats on the head, which one do you think he’s going to choose in the future? You or the squirrel…I know I’d choose the squirrel!

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At least seven Oregon State Patrol cars and numerous ODFW cars arrived. Official vehicles clogged the road, one stationed at every neighbor’s driveway. The scene was ominous, witnesses said. Filipetti called the media, which soon showed up en masse.

Finally, friends and neighbors began to arrive with picket signs. The hullabaloo lasted all day. The huge presence of state police that day has been called into question by Oregon State Representative Vic Gilliam of House District 18. On October 2 he queried the OFWD, asking for “the number of personnel hours” and “an estimate of the number of personnel and personnel hours from other State Depart-

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ments.” One thing is clear: the state spent many thousands of dollars of tax money addressing the situation. At 5 p.m. that day, the OFWD offered the couple a compromise: open the gate and let the deer out. An odd request, especially in light of one of their biggest arguments against their keeping the deer — that they could harbor diseases. Filipetti and Mantei refused, and finally OFWD did take Bucky and Snowball. The couple immediately hired a lawyer, Geordie Duckler, a respected Portland attorney who specializes in Animal Law. Duckler worked tirelessly on the case and felt confident that Snowball would be returned. Bucky was released Oct 5; Mantei wondered aloud how they could possibly have prepared him to survive in the wild in just three weeks. “They released him right at the start of rutting season with no antlers,” she says. She is convinced that Bucky will die of starvation. “He has no idea of what to eat and is not afraid of other animals,” she says. “It’s amazing to me,“ she says, “that we can go out and kill deer, cut them up and put them into our freezers, but get in big trouble if we try to be humane and help them.” Filipetti and Mantei are devastated over their loss. When asked whether he would help another deer, Filipetti responded affirmatively without hesitation, going on to say he believes most people would do the same.

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WHAT IS YOUR PET DOING ALL DAY? Chewing, Digging, Barking Bored and Missing You. Call A LUCKY DOG. 1-800-GO-LUCKY

HEALTH & WELLNESS Back on Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Canine Peak Performance . . . . . . . . . 8

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MORTGAGE LOANS 7AUDIO / VIDEO 2 Guys Audio Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Deborah Bjornstrom, Loan Officer/ Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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ATTORNEYS Scott Becksted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

BOARDING Airpet Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cascade Pet Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cooper Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Daycare for Doggy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dog Gone Good Place . . . . . . . . . . . 12 EsterLee Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SafeJourney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CREMATION / MEMORIALS Dignified Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Family Animal Services . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DAYCARE Bow Wow Doggie Daycare . . . . . . . 14 Daycare for Doggy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 It’s a Dog’s Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PET CONFINEMENT Pet Safe Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PET FOOD / SUPPLIES All Natural Pet Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dog Stew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Evangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Howl at the Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Nature Variety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Last Chance Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Snowfire Farm — distributor for healthy pet foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Solid Gold Northwest Holistic Products for Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PHOTOGRAPHY BMAC Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

EVENTS Building a No Kill Community . . . . . 12

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Dirty Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Portland Pampered Pets . . . . . . . . . . 9

Good Neighbor Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 House Calls for Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rose City Veterinary Hospital . . . . . . 7

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WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dog Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Doodie Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pooper Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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ADOPTION COMPANIONS FOR LIFE 300 cats & kittens looking for forever home, altered, tested, vaccinated, microchipped, indoor, ready to love. Adoption fee $60-$125. 7 days/week 10-6 Cat Adoption Team 503.925.8903 www.catadoptionteam.org Volunteers welcome. Fosters needed.

BOARDING Park Your Car Board Your Pet Board Your Flight

• 5 minutes from Portland International Airport • Open 24-7 by appointment for check-in and check-out • Next to park-and-ﬂy services • Voted "Best Doggie Dash" By Willamette Week, 2004

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PET TRAVEL LEXIDOG AT 5TH STREET PUBLIC MARKET Features Experienced grooming by Jessica Plante — Let Jess pamper your pup from nose to toes! Call (541) 343-5394 for an appointment.

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PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA DUNAIF PHOTOGRAPHY Soulful Portraits of Pets & Their People. Your home or on location. (503) 282-2967. www.donnadunaif photography.com.

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HOUSING WANTED WANTED: DOG-FRIENDLY HOUSING Seeking VERY dog FRIENDLY housing/room. Three very well trained, polite, clean, and housebroken Australian Shepherds. Our owner is a 38-yr-old, hard working, honest, responsible veterinarian technician and housebroken as well. We are all friendly, love other dogs, kids and people. Moving from Illinois. Photos and references available. Please Call 630-338-5029 or Email us at Aussomedogs@aol.com.

HOUSE & PET SITTERS KRITTER KARE OF PORTLAND Daily dog walks. Vacation pet sitting. “Overnites” & house sitting services. Caring for domestics & exotics in the tri-county area since 1994. Licensed, bonded, insured. Refs. 503-252-0599, 503-940-7761.

DAYCARE THE BED & BISCUIT ON SUNNYSIDE Daycare and overnight stays in my home for dogs over 30# Special needs, meds OK! Lisa 503-658-5737

PET SITTING DEPENDABLE RETIRED COUPLE We do overnight and vacation house and pet sitting. Dogs, cats, horses, whatever! Responsible with great references. 503-679-5613 or 503-537-9719

LEGAL SERVICES BANKRUPTCY & PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY Let me help you file for bankruptcy – stop creditors’ calls - take control of your life. Aaron Varhola, 503546-7913.

SPACE TO LEASE ATTN DOG GROOMER/TRAINERS Established doggie daycare in desirable Multnomah Village has space available on a monthly sub-lease basis for a groomer to use. Also, have space for dog training classes on weekday evenings/weekends on an hourly basis available for lease. Please call 503-245-7003 for more information.

TRAINING HAPPY PALS DOG TRAINING Have fun w/your dog teaching manners and/or earning titles in obed, rally, conf, or tracking. Judges from several orgs. Private lessons, your home or our facilities. Call Loanne or Roger 503-359-9297.

PET FOOD FLINT RIVER RANCH THE HONEST KITCHEN Super premium pet foods. Made with all natural human grade ingredients. No chemical preservatives or byproducts www.tailwaggingood.com 503-946-8802.

100% of proceeds benefit Spay and Neuter Assistance programs

K9 BEHAVIOR COMPANY Private in-home training. Perfect puppy – right from the start! Behavior modification for your out-a-control adolescent dog. Help with your shy or aggressive dog. Gentle reward-based methods. Call Deb Walker 503.704.7481 or visit www.k9-behavior.com

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• Photo Contest at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene; submissions accepted through Nov. 19. Top ﬁve photos will be featured on the Web and in print and be displayed & available for purchase at Art for Animals. Details Green-hill.org.

• Gottschalks Charity Day at Valley River Center in Eugene. Buy a shopping pass for $10 from a Greenhill volunteer and get 15% to 25% off at Gottschalks all day.

Noon — Cat Adoption Outreach with Oregon Humane Society (OHS) at Moulé, 1225 NW Everett in Portland through Nov. 4. Stop by one of the many OHS Adoption Outreach events this month & meet animals (dogs, cats & sometimes bunnies) ready for loving homes, chat with volunteers & learn about adoption programs. Details oregonhumane.org. 4pm — First Thursday cocktail party at Moulé, 1225 NW Everett in Portland beneﬁts Oregon Humane Society. OHS cats available for adoption will appear in Moulé’s windows & dogs will be greeters. Food & beverages 4-9pm; 5% of sales support OHS. Details oregonhumane.org.

2 friday • The 100th Monkey Studio hosts a First Friday event celebrating the human/animal bond to beneﬁt DoveLewis. Details dovelewis.org.

• U of O Football game parking at the Slocum Center on Coburg Rd is sponsored by Greenhill 10:30-3. Parking is $10 per vehicle & half supports Greenhill’s programs & services. 10am — Puppy Play Days at Sundogz at 15th & Burnside in SE Portland (formerly Barka Lounge). Puppies ages 9 weeks to 8 months romp with playmates ‘til 1. Details sundogz.net.

5:30pm — “I Hate Walking My Dog” at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. A 90-minute seminar exploring the behavior behind poor leash manners, from excessive pulling to leash aggression. Topics covered include the psychology behind the behavior, appropriate equipment, when and how to use reinforcement. Admission $15/household. Please leave pups at home. Details 503.585.5900 ext. 326, or annie.ingersoll @www.willamettehumane.org. 18

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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. No RSVP or applications required. Info www.schroedersden.com or 503.614-9899.

11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetsMart in Tigard ‘til 3 and at Furever Pets at 19th & Broadway in Portland noon4. Details Nov. 1 at noon.

12:30pm — OHS Canine 101 (aka “Problem Pooch”) class at the Portland shelter. For those considering pet parenthood or who want to understand why Fido does what he does. Discussion & Q & A; pets stay home. $10; no need to RSVP. Info 503.285.7722 or oregonhumane.org.

4 sunday • DoveLewis Annual Conference at the Doubletree Lloyd Center in Portland. All veterinary professionals welcome to join in for a day of lectures & presentations. 10am — Sunday Playgroup at Lexidog in Portland’s Pearl District. Small dogs get to play with friends their own size. Playtimes grouped by size: 10am-noon: 12 lbs & under; noon-1:30pm: 30 lbs & under; 1:30-2:30: all dogs, all sizes. Offered every Sunday; details lexidog.com or 503.243.6200. 10:30am — Dog Massage for Owners class by Rubi Sullivan at Healthy Pets NW on Alberta in NE Portland. Take the pup & learn basic techniques. Sullivan is a certiﬁed massage therapist. Register at the store, Healnw.com, or 503.380.4487. Cost $25. 11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at Petco in Gresham ‘til 3.

Puppies can start anytime. Details sundogz.net.

8 thursday 6pm — Toxins: The Myths vs. The Facts. Chocolate, raisins, onions, mistletoe — what really makes my pet sick? An extension of their popular community workshops, DoveLewis’s new QuickClasses are FREE pet health education courses (1 topic/1 hour) taught by DoveLewis staff. Each topic repeated once. Class location: the DoveLewis Community Room, 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland. Space is limited, admission free, donations welcome. RSVP (required) to dovelewis.org. 7pm — The 7th annual Pet Remembrance Celebration at the Friendship Masonic Center, 5625 NE Alameda St in Portland. Everyone is invited to celebrate the memory of their beloved pets. Presented by Laurelhurst Veterinary Hospital. Details 503.885.2211.

11am — Save the Pets Petsmart Adoption Day in Eugene ‘til 3. Save the Pets presents adoptable dogs & cats from various local rescue groups. Professionals are happy to answer questions & help with adoption paperwork. Offered again tomorrow.

2pm — Saturday Playgroup ‘til 4 at Lexidog on Macadam. Time for your dog — however big or small — to play with others in a warm, dry indoor environment while you get to visit with other dog-loving humans. Details lexidog.com.

11:30am — Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Fall Luncheon at the Oregon Convention Center. Lunch, entertainment, and the best part: the presentation of puppies to their new volunteer puppy raisers. Event proceeds support GDB programs and services. Tickets $75; sponsorship opportunities available. GDB provides trained service dogs to the visually impaired for life, free of charge. RSVP/Info guidedogs.com or 503.668.2108.

6pm — Free seminar & book signing with national animal shelter reform expert & author Nathan Winogard at Lewis & Clark Law School’s Animal Law Division. RSVP to 503.768.6795 or saldf@lclark.edu. Details nokillsolutions.com or nathanwinogard.com.

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5 monday 6:30pm — A little Business, a little FUN. The NKCC (Eugene’s No Kill Coalition) meets at Harris Hall in the Lane County Administration/County Court House Bldg. at 8th & Oak. Anyone interested in helping Lane County become a no-kill community is invited. A fun & festive silent auction will follow tonight’s short business meeting. Proceeds provide spay/neuter vouchers to low-income cat caregivers at the Neuter Scooter happening Dec. 8 & 9. Donations of new items and gift certiﬁcates are needed & appreciated. Details mollylsargent@earthlink.net. To learn more about the NKCC, visit www.nokillcoalition.org/home.htm. 7pm — Lobbying 101. Willamette Humane Society in Salem could use your help this legislative session. For info or to RSVP, call Kelly Peterson at the Humane Society of the United States at 503.230.0270.

6 tuesday 10am — Puppy kindergarten classes for pups 9-18 weeks every Tuesday at Sundogz at 15th & Burnside in SE Portland (formerly Barka Lounge).

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9 friday • Cat Adoption Team’s 2007 Whisker Wonderland promises to be an exhilarating evening of extraordinary items on the block, exquisite cuisine, and eclectic jazz — all to beneﬁt abandoned, neglected & injured cats & kittens. Whisker Wonderland happens Nov 9, 6-10:30pm, at the Melody Ballroom in Portland. Tickets $75 in advance, $90 at the door. Get your tickets early — last year they sold out. Details 503.925.8903 or catadoptionteam.org. 5pm — Festive Fido: Tips for Keeping the Peace During the Holidays at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. A 2-hour seminar covering aspects of canine care & behavior associated with the holiday season. Topics include poisons present during the holidays, managing your dog during parties, polite greetings and fun ways to include Fido in the festivities. Admission $20/household. Please leave dogs at home. Details 503.585.5900 ext. 326, or annie.ingersoll@willamettehuma ne.org.

10 saturday • Fur Ball Fundraiser with Second Chance Companions. Details clarkdogpaw.org • Holiday Open House at Howl at the Moon in Vancouver today & tomorrow. Festivities include refreshments and vendor reps, plus holiday cards, ornaments, décor, treats and special events. Today noon-5: Find out what Fido wants for Christmas — pet/people psychic Faye Pietrokowsky says she can! Pietrokowsky also addresses a variety of issues, including adoption, behavior, abandonment, traveling and more. Consults are $20/10 minutes, $30/15. Details at inner-design.net. For details on the open house, call 360.891.1935 or visit howlatthemoon.com.

5:30pm — Dog Massage for Owners by certiﬁed animal massage therapist Rubi Sullivan at Pet Utopia in Beaverton (www.petutopia.com/503.646.5937). Take your 4-legged friend & learn basic

ﬁrst shelter in the nation to offer 24-hour, state-of-the-art medical care, thanks to an on-site veterinary teaching hospital operating hand-in-hand with the shelter. While medical center is available only

6pm — Fetch: The Oregon Humane Society Ball celebrates the dream-cometrue for OHS and its shelter animals as OHS opens the nation’s ﬁrst Animal Medical & Learning Center. The new center means improved medical care for shelter animals & expanded learning opportunities for pets & people. Fetch begins with cocktails & tours of the new facility, followed by dinner & dancing. Tickets/Info Oregonhumane.org.

11 sunday 11am — Holiday Open House at Howl at the Moon in Vancouver. Today’s special event: Holiday Pet Portraits by Pics of the Litter. $25 gets you three 5x7s of 1-2 dogs (2 dogs max per shot); photos with people extra. Check it out picsofthelitter.com or 360.891.1935. 1pm — Memorial Art Workshop at DoveLewis, 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland. Families 1-2:30; adults (ages 16 & up) 3-4:30. One of the best ways to navigate the grief of losing a pet is memorializing them through art. Research shows that art & healing come from the same source. In fact, a person who is creating art and a person healing emit the same brainwave patterns. The art/healing connection is so powerful, hospitals are incorporating art into patient care. Details dovelewis.org.

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• Happy Howlidays Care for Homeless Pets Drive through Dec. 31 in Pierce County, Wash. A community effort to collect & distribute supplies for the county’s homeless pet population. Donations go to shelters, rescues & foster families for animals awaiting forever homes. Details duganfoundation.org.

24 saturday 11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at Wild Oats in Bridgeport Village ‘til 3 and at PetsMart in Clackamas ‘til 4.

26 monday

10am — Invisible Fence Clinic. Everything you ever wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask at the Invisible Fence Co.’s Lake Oswego Location. All your questions answered by the pros, plus they guarantee a good time and a free Starbucks. The last class was a sellout; RSVP to 971-204-4300. 11am — Santa Paws Pet Portraits at these Portland Fred Meyer Garden Centers ‘til 3 today & tomorrow: Hollywood (3030 NE Wiedler), Gateway (1111 NE 102nd), and Johnson Creek (8955 SE 82nd). Also at the Gresham store (2497 SE Burnside). Proceeds beneﬁt the Oregon Humane Society. Offered again Nov 17 & 18 at different stores.

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5am — Meet the Pet of the Week from Cat Adoption Team & KOIN News 6 during KOIN’s Good Morning Northwest every other Tuesday at 5 & 6am.

massage strokes to use at home. Sign up at the store before the day of class; $25.

12 monday 5am — Meet the Pet of the Week from Cat Adoption Team & KOIN News 6 during KOIN’s Good Morning Northwest every other Tuesday at 5 & 6am.

13 tuesday 6:30pm — Beginning Companion Obedience class for puppies 4 mos at Cheryl Huffman’s Smart Paws Academy in Oregon City. Cost $95; details smartpawsacademy.com.

14 wednesday • OHS Adoption Outreach during The Art of Accessorizing at the Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave in Portland. Details oregonhumane.org. 5:30pm — Wines & Portos of Portugal at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Portland to beneﬁt DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. DoveLewis, together with ViniPortugal and the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto (IVDP), present this special evening featuring over 150 varieties of Portuguese wines & Portos for the pleasure of wine novices connoisseurs alike. Tickets, $25, available at dovelewis.org, 503.535.3382, and at the door.

16 friday • Animal Medical & Learning Center Open House at Oregon Humane Society. The

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to animals awaiting adoption at OHS, the new behavior center will serve both shelter pets & the general public. The new center will also host the nation’s ﬁrst prep school for animals assisted therapy, a program taking pets into nursing homes & hospitals. Details oregonhumane.org. 6:30pm — OHS Adoption Outreach at the Winter Hawks Game at Memorial Coliseum from ‘til 9pm.

17 saturday 10am — Photos with Santa at All Natural Pet Supply, 10501 NE Hwy 99, Suite 39 in Vancouver ‘til 3 today and 10-3 tomorrow. Offered again Dec 1 & 2. A holiday open house will be held Dec 8 to beneﬁt the Humane Society of SW Washington. 11am — Santa Paws Pet Portraits at these Portland Fred Meyer Garden Centers ‘til 3 today & tomorrow: Raleigh Hills (7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Portland), Oregon City (1839 Molalla Ave), Tualatin (19200 SW Martinazzi Ave), Walker Road (15995 SW Walker Rd in Beaverton). Proceeds beneﬁt the OHS. 12:30pm — OHS Canine 101 (aka “Problem Pooch”) class at the Portland shelter. For those considering pet parenthood or who want to understand why Fido does what he does. Discussion & Q & A; pets stay home. $10; no need to RSVP. Info 503.285.7722 or oregonhumane.org.

20 tuesday 7:30pm — Advanced Companion Obedience class at Smart Paws Academy in Oregon City. Cost $95; details smartpawsacademy.com.

100% of proceeds benefit Spay and Neuter Assistance programs

6:30pm — Beginning Companion Obedience class for puppies 4 mos at Smart Paws Academy in Oregon City. Cost $95; details smartpawsacademy.com. 7:30pm — Puppy Romper Room for puppies 10-16 weeks at Smart Paws Academy; smartpawsacademy.com. First class lecture at 6:30. Cost $95.

30 friday 6pm — Art for Animals, a silent auction & fundraiser to beneﬁt homeless animals, at the Emerald Art Center in Springﬁeld. Works of local artists & photographers on display & available for purchase. Proceeds support Greenhill Humane Society’s mission of providing a safe shelter for animals in transition.

Circle the dates! December 8-9, 15-16 11am — Photos with Santa at Greenhill Humane Society. People and their dogs, cats, guinea pigs or other small animals welcome. $12 gets you a printed 4x6 photo. Details green-hill.org.

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