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Stock the RV, grab the critters, and head for the Panhandle! While Spokane and Coeur d’Alene are familiar to many, nearby are lesser-known destinations well worth a visit — including Springy Point Recreation Area, Beyond Hope Resort, and Sandpoint, home of Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Waterpark. Each is pet-friendly, and uniquely appealing.

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13 Learning on the Spot

More than an emergency hospital, DoveLewis is about education, entertainment, rescue, shelter and more.

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

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05 Today’s “it” pet Backyard chickens are showcased in the Portland Tour De Coops.

09 Fetch. . . . Recreation in July - Kitten season has begun; the need for foster parents is URGENT - New Sellwood-area boarding and daycare for dogs, cats and other small animals says, “bring ‘em home” — literally. - Natura Pet Products begins cyanuric acid testing of all its pet food products. - “Pet-friendly Airports” now listed at PetFriendlyTravel.com - Keepers at Oregon Zoo help condor chick come out of its shell - Sherwood girl teaches everyone a little about love

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15 Reader Spotlight Meet Molly, the three-legged wonder dog who keeps “her” Springﬁeld nursery humming.

14 Pawsitively Pit says, “Bull!” Distrubution Tammy McKinley 503-753-4654

Contributing Writers Jennifer DuMond Biglan Joan Callander Diane Dennis Jacob Faris Alexa Meisler Victoria Rose Jenn Walker

Popular opinion of pit bulls was once very different. Highly esteemed for their courage, charm and gentle companionship, pits were once the most popular breed in America.

12 Shooting Stars Celebs in the SPOTlight. Since chickens took center stage this month, we thought you’d enjoy meeting the “Chicken Lady.”

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The Portuguese Waterdog is Harris, short for Tugboat Harris. He is sitting on the dock at Springy Point Recreation Area. Photo by Linda Lamb, Park Ranger, Albeni Falls Dam Age: 3 Territory: Was in Linda’s care at the time in Priest River Idaho. Has now returned to Linda’s sister in Reno NV. Turn ons: He loves water! He’s a people-dog -- loves people. Turn offs: Being left alone.

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To the editor: I would like to thank all the Grooming-Dale’s customers who helped with our fundraiser for the Early Education Program. Due to your gracious support we were able to raise a lot of money. We thank you, the teachers thank you, and the children thank you! Sincerely, Dale and Andrea Grooming-Dales, Springfield OR PS: Please donate to the charity of your choice and don’t forget your local pet shelters! _____________________________________________________

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t felt that way around here this month, and I’m diggin’ it! The mix this issue is so . . . well, mixed! Gotta love it when you find yourself in full swing on an average day in your everyday job and suddenly everything sort of slows down long enough to give you a shining moment of clarity in which you realize: this is awesome! This issue’s got backyard chickens, a three-legged wonder dog, the jagged sound of a tearing veil (revealing why feelings of fear and animosity toward pit bulls are misplaced), a huge roster of fun outings for pets and their people, and more. Working with the pet community is a joy. Our ever-growing relationship with it continues to connect us all with everyday heroes, survivors giving hope to others facing adversity, and the thriving programs and organizations that make up the communal landscape. The hardest part about putting this one “in the can?” Saying, “That’s it. That’s all that’s going to fit.” The information pipeline was wide open and flowing. The good news is, that just means we’ve got great things ahead! I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we have creating it. A few months ago I had the pleasure of visiting and learning firsthand the story of DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, headquartered in NW Portland. We bring the story to you now, thanks to Jake Faris, a new addition to the Spot writing crew. DoveLewis is a Northwest jewel. Personally, I always wondered about the name. While beautiful, it just seemed . . . a little odd. Discovering that Dove was the name of co-founder AB Lewis’s wife, who died much too

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soon, the pretty-yet-odd-sounding name became for me simply beautiful. And fitting, as, at its core, DoveLewis is a place where beauty is manifest every day in a very real way: emergency care administered by loving hands and hearts. We also take a peek this month into some urban back yards. What’s to be found at home in the heart of the city? Chickens! Check out what people are saying about today’s “it” pet. Finally, we’re all getting in the groove of summertime pursuits, and if you haven’t yet filled your getaway dance card, check out the fun to be had in Sand Point, Idaho. The drive itself is beautiful, and the destination and surrounding sites promise high adventure and lasting memories. Sticking close to home? No need to feel stuck. There’s big fun on tap throughout the region all month long. Headline events appear in Fetch; many more are listed in the FunPlanner. As always, if you’ve got an upcoming event, a great idea, or a story too good not to share, let us know! That’s why we’re here. Yours in everything pet,

Excerpts from a Dog’s Diary 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing! 7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing! Excerpts from a Cat’s Diary Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a “good little hunter” I am. ^*&(*)($%$! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow — but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released — and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously feeble-minded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now. . . .

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Urban backyards gone to the birds Alexa Meisler • Spot Magazine

s it possible I am the only person in Portland who doesn’t own my own chickens? It seems every time I turn around I am introduced to a few more urban chickens. Clearly they are the “it” pet of ecologically- and sustainability-minded pet-loving city dwellers. Granted, chickens provide the daily gift of fresh eggs, but when did we begin to bring a little bit of the farm back into our lives? Chickens are such a popular pet in Portland and surrounding areas, Growing-Gardens, a nonprofit that teaches and helps folks develop and maintain community gardens, hosts an annual self-guided citywide chicken coop tour called Portland Tour De Coops. This year’s event takes place Saturday, July 28, and offers tour-goers a chance to check out home chicken coops, ask fowl questions, learn about backyard chicken keeping, and help support a worthy cause. All proceeds help support Growing Gardens and its work to build gardens and provide seeds, plants and classes for low-income households. Portland City Code states that residents are allowed to keep three chickens without a permit. And just why should the average

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egg-eating individual think about adding hens to his or her family? “The truth is, it wasn’t so long ago most American households included chickens” says Barbara Kilarski, Portland resident and author of Keep Chickens! Kilarski says, “Raising chickens satisfies an intrinsic and basic human right to feed oneself. No other farm animal is as adaptable to small-space living as the chicken.” Angela Molloy-Murphy, director of Rowanberry School, a mixed-age kindergarten program located in NE Portland, is proud mama to her flock of three: Pepper, Betsy and Camilla. “I always wanted chickens, but getting them for the school sealed the deal for me. I chose banties — they are smaller and easier for the children to hold” “They are so endearing,” says MolloyMurphy. “I love these ladies.” Nancy Walker, resident of SW Portland and mother of twin five year-old boys, says her two chicks were an impulse buy. “I was at the

Besides fresh eggs, there is a multitude of good reasons to consider chickens as pets. They offer everything from bug and slug control services to providing nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Plus, they’re really fun to watch!

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ndependence Day is not a good time for many pets. The fireworks we find thrilling can drive pets, especially dogs, into utter panic. The explosions (even miles away), the high-pitched swoosh of rockets, the flashes of light — all of these can all be scary, overwhelming sensory assaults. If your pet is terrified of fireworks, you probably know the signs: he cowers, trembles, hides and may appear disoriented. Some dogs become so frightened they take drastic action — crashing through a screen door, jumping out a window or leaping a fence.

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Each year, Portland animal shelters have their hands full with dogs that bolted on July 4, cats that have gone missing, and anxious owners. Sadly, some pets are never recovered. There are ways to make July 4 safer and less stressful for your pets. Keep them inside as much as possible on the 4th, and the few days before and after if your pet is extremely anxious. If you find a stray, please keep them with you until July 5 when your local animal shelter will be open and ready to receive them. The Oregon Humane Society urges pet owners to follow the suggestions below to ensure their pets will not run off: 1. Make sure all pets, even indoor-only cats, are wearing a collar with an identification tag that includes your name and phone number. A microchip is also a good idea. Terrified animals can end up miles from home or deep under a neighbor’s porch. This simple precaution can save much anguish, time and energy. 2. Walk dogs well before nightfall to prevent undue stress from noisy fireworks. 3. During neighborhood fireworks, keep all pets safely inside. Animals that are agitated should be kept in a bathroom or room with no windows, with the door secure. Soft music helps muffle the outside noise. Remember, a screen door will not contain a charging dog. 4. Please do not take a dog to watch a large commercial firework display. This only increases the chances of him becoming lost in an unfamiliar area. In extreme cases, check with your veterinarian about tranquilizers.

If your pet becomes lost 1) First, immediately check with your local animal control agency. On July 5, Animal Services of Multnomah and Washington Counties, and Clackamas County Dog Control are open, as are humane societies in Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and Eugene. 2) Post flyers with a photo and detailed description of your pet. 3) Check around the neighborhood carefully. Lost cats have been found days later hiding under a bush in front of their own homes. For dogs, expand the search area further than expected as a precaution. oregonhumane.org/lost.htm contains detailed info on what do to if you lost or found a pet, including links to county control agencies and tips on finding your missing pet.

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DoveLewis: shining jewel

The little jewel developed yet another facet in 1988, when a canine blood donation program was launched with two participating greyhounds. Since its start, the program has grown to involve some 300 participating canines. Providing blood for 1,000 transfusions a year, DoveLewis’ is the largest canine blood bank west of the Mississippi. The agency calls its donors “Superheroes,” and the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub, conveniently located across the street, hosts a yearly appreciation celebration for the Superheroes and their owners. And, yes: there are feline Superheroes in residence, too. Indigent cats treated at DoveLewis stay in residence longer than typical adoptees; they reside in a special cattery and “repay” the lifesaving services that were provided them by “working” as blood donors for a time. Dove Lewis is constantly seeking forever homes for its feline Superheroes who have done their part to meet the blood needs of other kitties following in their footsteps, often arriving at DoveLewis in need of triage care.

Jacob Faris • Spot Magazine

year ago this month, DoveLewis Animal Hospital stepped out of the squat, blue building on the corner of Pettygrove and 20th in NW Portland into a new facility. In fact, from the second-floor lobby, you can see the old building just half a block away. It’s a real way of seeing the past and the present, and this is a true tale of success. The story began in 1972, when five veterinarians and a businessman named A.B. Lewis decided to do something to make after-hours veterinary services available in the Portland area. They were well on their way to opening

While death isn’t your hope when taking your pet to the hospital, the fact is it’s a real possibility when the place you find yourself in is all about emergencies. To help pet owners who did experience such a loss, Enid Traisman, a social worker experienced in neo-natal grief counseling, began the DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program in 1986. Traisman runs the program to this day, which includes five grief support meetings each month and a free Memorial Art Workshop. The following year the agency expanded again, this time adding the Animal Assisted

Even if I could explain all that DoveLewis does, there is no adequate way to convey all that DoveLewis IS. It’s not just an animal hospital. It is truly a jewel in this community whose facets include education, outreach, entertainment, rescue and shelter, and more.

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the doors when, on April 29, Dove Lewis, A.B.’s wife, passed away. It would be another year before DoveLewis Memorial Animal Hospital would come into being. In 1981, the hospital moved from its original location at 11th and Main to a “new” building at 20th and Pettygrove. It would be another decade before around-the-clock emergency care became available, but it did. Few other milestones occurred in the years between.

Therapy and Education (DLAATE) program. DLAATE places human/animal partners in a wide variety of settings, from dental offices to libraries. The teams serve in myriad ways, helping in many different scenarios. An example? Providing a non-judgmental ear while a child practices reading aloud. The Read to the Dogs program, offered regularly at many area libraries, is credited with helping children develop social and reading skills, as well as self-confidence.

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Indigent cats treated at DoveLewis stay in residence longer than typical adoptees; they reside in a special cattery and “repay” the lifesaving services that were provided them by “working” as blood donors for a time.

As each program opened and grew, so DoveLewis outgrew the squat little building on the corner. As a nonprofit animal hospital, funds to invest in a new building were scarce, but the cramped quarters of the old facility began affecting the quality of care, and the dedicated folks at and behind the DoveLewis mission weren’t going to let a little thing like money get in their way. During my tour of the new building, Tiffini Mueller, DoveLewis Public Relations and Marketing Director, borrowed the famous movie line to describe the agency’s funding philosophy: “If you build it they will come.” Not wanting pet owner’s to foot the bill, DoveLewis continues to accept donations to help pay for the construction. The new building is bright, airy and cheerful, with banners hanging along the street and natural light pouring through the windows. Art in different mediums enlivens the walls. Mural inscriptions like “Humans are unfinished animals” can prompt a little inner reflection. In the “working” part of the hospital, art makes way for well-planned design. A windowed partition guarantees no blind spots for staff monitoring computers. The window enables them to see across the room where the patients the computers are monitoring rest. Pens in the Critical Care Unit are suspended over tanks of water. Recovering pets lay in the pens on rubberized grates (with tiny holes), so waste elimination doesn’t pose a problem — such as discomfort for the animal or difficulty cleaning. The pens are quickly and easily cleaned thanks to spray nozzles mounted above, and drains below. What really impressed me, because getting a dog on a scale isn’t the easiest task, was a sunken square in the ER containing a veterinary scale. The top of the scale fits level with the floor, “tricking” the dog into thinking it is the floor.

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There are a few elements to the new building that aren’t nearly as fun as the “hidden” scale. There’s a quiet room to help families consider hard decisions. And a serenity garden outside provides a natural and calm place for last goodbyes. In the quiet room is the Memorial Tree, perhaps the most moving piece of artwork of all. Thousands of engraved brass leaves hang in memory of lost companions. For DoveLewis, the new hospital means more than shiny equipment and spacious floor plans. The building represents DoveLewis to the community. Banners hang from the exterior façade. A spacious community room is available for use by organizations and for events. Not content to merely provide great care, it is the tradition of DoveLewis to continually reach into the community with “fun”-raisers and workshops. One example is the free monthly Pet First Aid class (donations welcome). Another example is the hugely popular Pets in the Pearl fundraiser for CAT Adoption Team and DoveLewis, happening Saturday July 28 in Portland’s Pearl District. The festivities begin at 10am, and highlights include merchandise, live entertainment, art of all stripes, food vendors, and ongoing activities until 3pm. If hitting the links is more your speed, the DoveLewis Golf Tournament is happening July 30. Not your traditional tournament, this one presents unique contests at every hole. Registration is available online. Even if I could explain all that DoveLewis Animal Hospital does, there is no adequate way to convey all that DoveLewis is. It’s not just an animal hospital. It is truly a jewel in this community whose facets include education, outreach, entertainment, rescue and shelter, and more. In fact, the more you learn about this shining thing, the more you find there is to discover. Visit yourself, or dovelewis.org, and begin your own discovery.

The DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program, which began in 1986, today includes ﬁve grief support meetings each month and a free Memorial Art Workshop.

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Popular Portland festival returns The 2nd annual Pets in The Pearl event, a fundraising festival for pets and the people who love them, is happening Saturday July 28, 10am-3pm, outdoors at the Ecotrust Conference Center near Jamison Square in Portland’s Pearl District. Last year’s event was a resounding success with 500 participating vendors, 100 volunteers, and over 100 pet-friendly sponsors and nonprofits. Highlights include a pet mall full of merchandise, gifts and services; live entertainment; food vendors; raffles; pet adoptions; a microchip clinic; animal experts and more. Proceeds from Pets in The Pearl support CAT Adoption Team and DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, both of which provide medical care to hundreds of injured stray and lost pets with nowhere else to go. Through a unique partnership between DoveLewis and CAT, stray cats often receive emergency and stabilizing care at DoveLewis, then go to CAT for ongoing care and eventually to be placed in loving forever homes. For more details about this hugely popular event, visit catadoptionteam.org or dovelewis.org.

Bassets get in the game Oregon Basset Hound Rescue, along with Emerald Empire Basset Hound Fanciers, will host the Oregon Basset Games July 15 at Legion Park, 1385 Park Ave in Woodburn. The friendly games showcase talents that are unique to bassets, including longest ears, best howl, marathon napping, synchronized swimming, the decathlon and more. The festivities begin at 6pm the night before, with a reunion BBQ at Legion Park. Chris Vandenberg will serve up farm-raised meat, along with everything you want on a plate of bbq. Donations

will be accepted to cover food costs. Everyone’s welcome, including bassets, other dogs, and their people. Dogs should be on-leash or secured in kennels to x-pens.

Some of the most popular events from years past return on game day, including a puppy dash, best kisser, a maze, a human/basset look-alike contest, and a basset-only costume contest (no props or costumed assistants, no matter how cute!). Winners of each event will receive commemorative medals compliments of Woodburn Company Stores. Food, basset gifts and treats, and dog items in general will be for sale. A photographer will be on site, and picnic tables are available. No sales of puppies or breeding arrangements are held at this event. Other activities include a parade of champion and rescue bassets and a raffle. Admission to the games and parking is free; competing bassets must register for $10. The games begin at 10:30am; bassets and their people should arrive early to register. All funds raised will support basset rescue in Oregon. To learn more, call 503.838.5126

or email bassetgames@oregonbassethound rescue.com.

Pups on parade at Hillsboro MarketPlace Award-winning author, columnist for The Oregonian, and speaker Deborah Wood will emcee the nd 2 Annual Dogs on Parade event at the Hillsboro Tuesday MarketPlace July 17 at 7pm. Washington County Sheriff’s crime prevention dog, Officer McGruff, is grand marshal. The procession will start under covered parking near the plaza, travel south around the Civic Center Building and east to 2nd Ave. Then it’s north on 2nd to Lincoln, southwest diagonally through the County Courthouse grounds, and back to the plaza. Wanna march? You can! It’s just a buck, and proceeds benefit the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter. Contests, including dog/owner look-alike, best costume, biggest dog, best hot dog, and more, start at 7:30. Winners will receive prizes donated by Hillsboro PetsMart.

Easy servings of nutrition education For the average pet parent, the desire to learn more about nutrition — or even prepare their pet’s food — may be great, but the prospect is nonetheless often daunting. Making it easy to get a little knowledge under your belt, Holistic Pet Therapist Kerri Duncan is offering animal nutrition and homemade pet food classes at various New Seasons Market locations this month. The first concern when “going homemade,” says Duncan, is to make sure you’re meeting your pet’s nutritional needs. The strength of your pet’s continued pg 16

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Hittin’ the road. . .

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Springy Point Recreation Area,

Alexa Meisler • Spot Magazine

hhhhhhhh. The open road. Nothing better than getting behind the wheel and pulling away for a summer road trip. Especially if that wheel is in your home away from home — your RV. This summer, consider an adventure to the Idaho Panhandle; just seven hours from Portland, this beautiful part of the Northwest offers theme park thrills, an abundance of lakes, fishing, golf, and more. Pack your bags, stock the RV, and get Fido & kitty ready, because these are pet-friendly vacation spots!

park setting. All sites have trees and shade, offering a nice spot for your dog to doze or relax, (they are allowed to be kept outside, as long as they are secured), while the family plays across the way.

Slip sliding away at Silverwood The Northwest’s largest theme park, Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Waterpark, is located just outside of Spokane, in Sandpoint, Idaho. What makes this spot ideal for animal-loving road trippers and thrillseekers is that the RV park and campground are located just across the road. Nancy DiGiammarco, Silverwood Marketing Manager, says, “We have people come up and spend a week and we are their base camp. They will go off fishing or into Coeur d’ Alene, and of course to the theme park.” The world’s gone pet-friendly, as everyone knows, and DiGiammarco agrees. “We have found RV travel has changed considerably. Today it tends to be multi-generational and pets are now part of that family.” The Silverwood RV Park & Campground offers 127 full hook-ups in a beautiful wooded

If you’d like to provide Fido with a play date, check out the nearby Laundermutt Paws & Claws Resort, which offers doggy day care, or Prairie Animal Hospital, where daily boarding is available. Once you and the pets are settled and happy, it’s time to explore the park. Silverwood and Boulder Beach boast something for everyone in the family. Little ones have much fun from which to choose, including Boulder Beach’s Polliwog Park where they can splish-splash in fountains, geysers, wading pools and ride mini-waterslides. Next door at Silverwood are numerous attractions geared to toddlers, including an old-fashioned main street with 1915 stream engine train ride, merry-go-round, and ice cream shop.

For those a little older, Silverwood has fun attractions like the Tiny Toot coaster and bumper boats. Garfield, the park’s mascot, presents showings of his cartoons at the Main Street Theater, plus his own magic show. Teen and adult buzz-seekers will find it easy to satisfy their appetite for thrills, thanks to more than 65 rides, including Tremors, a wooden roller coaster that drops over 103 feet, and the Panic Plunge, which drops from a 140-foot tower. Want more? Check out Boulder Beach’s high-speed Velocity Peak body slide that propels you over two large bumps before dropping 266 feet. Then there’s the aqua tube, that serpentines 328 feet in total darkness, plus a freefall slide that gets you traveling 55 mph before a final breathtaking 62-foot drop.

Want more? Check out Boulder Beach’s high-speed Velocity Peak body slide — you’ll soar over two large bumps before dropping 266 feet. Then there’s the aqua tube, which serpentines 328 feet in total darkness. Finally, take a freefall slide and hit 55 mph before a breathtaking 62-foot drop.

with 38 campground sites, is located on the shores of the Pen D’Oreille River, and takes in the breathtaking scenery of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. Both grounds are petfriendly and have lots of trails and water nearby for dogs to explore and play in. Everyone can enjoy Boulder Beach Bay, a gigantic 22,000 square-foot wave pool that’s constantly pumping out gnarly waves. Little ones or the less adventurous can hang out on the beach or in the shallows, while thrillseekers can paddle out to the three-foot swells and breakers. Given the number and variety of attractions and opportunities for fun, it’s a good idea to plan for two days at Silverwood and Boulder Beach; most often, one day just isn’t enough to experience it all — and you’ll want to!

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arly in the year, Charlie, our 18-month-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever became clumsy and uncoordinated. We attributed this to a combination of slippery hardwood floors and Charlie’s spoiled nature. We had numerous visits with our vet. After examinations and x-rays our vet referred us to NWVS. After only a few tests, a NWVS doctor diagnosed his problem: Charlie’s spinal column was compressing his spinal cord, causing him to lose control of his body. Within a couple of weeks, he had surgery to repair the problem. He is still healing, but already we are happy with the results and everyone that knows him has said how much happier he is now. — Charlie’s Owners: Rebecca & Craig Anderson, Sandy, Oregon

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On the shores of the Pen d’Oreille Craving something a little more serene? You might find it at Beyond Hope or at Springy Point. The Beyond Hope Resort offers 85 all-grass RV sites with views of Lake Pen D’Oreille (“pond o’ray”) and the beautiful Cabinet Mountains. Springy Point Recreation Area, with 38 campground sites, is located on the shores of the Pen D’Oreille River, and takes in the breathtaking scenery of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. Both grounds are pet-friendly and have lots of trails and water nearby for dogs to explore and play in.

Beyond Hope Resort Known for sweeping scenery and some of the best sunsets in the panhandle, Beyond Hope Resort lies just west of Coeur d’Alene on 600 feet of shoreline. White-tailed deer are a frequent sight, as the resort is situated in the midst of a game preserve. A nearby marina offers boat rentals for water enthusiasts and a lodge with a cocktail lounge, game room, a 4-star restaurant and beach with roped off swim area. With fishing, hiking and waterfalls also nearby, this is a great spot for those who enjoy an active vacation.

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After shopping, touring and tasting, you’ll be ready for a nice meal. For a small town, Sandpoint offers a multitude of choices. Try Arlo’s Ristorante for waterside dining, traditional Italian cuisine, and live music Wednesday through Saturday. Or Eichardt’s, a pub and coffee house, offers a full lunch and dinner menu. Known for their garlic fries and burgers, they also serve up a delicious wild salmon Caesar salad and a great selection of microbrews. Looking for action? About 15 miles from Sandpoint, Schweitzer Mountain Resort offers mountain biking adventures. Dogs are welcome at Schweitzer in the summer, both in the village and on the trails. The village is also a frequent host of great events, including the Schweitzer Bluegrass Festival July 21, or Music on the Lawn, a free concert series that runs every Sunday 1-4pm, July 29-August 26. In August the village hosts Friday Night Movies on the Mountain, featuring a giant inflatable screen and outdoor seating. Whether your visit to the Panhandle takes you to Silverwood for spills and thrills, or to the water for boating or camping, this is an RV road trip destination that offers a fun and memorable time for everyone in the family, including your pets.

For those who like it a little on the rough side, Springy Point offers more rustic accommodations. Campsites don’t have hookups, and you’ll find you’ve moved even further into the land of the serene. Interested in birds and moose? Take the short trip to the Pack River Area and take it all in. Lots of nearby hikes are available, as well as fishing, swimming and boating on the river. After you choose your location and settle into your campsite, don’t miss the chance to spend a day exploring nearby Sandpoint. From Hope it’s an 18-mile drive, or from Springy Point, it’s just a 1.5-mile bike or hike across the Long Bridge into the town. A popular destination day trip from both locations, Sandpoint possesses quaint charm and is well worth a full day of exploration, featuring everything from the Litehouse Blue Cheese Factory tour to wine tasting at the Pend d’ Oreille Winery to shopping at Coldwater Creek’s flagship store.

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I’ve always loved animals. Before I was old enough to have pets, I befriended dozens of backyard squirrels, scrub jays and crows with peanuts and bread crumbs. Later, I cared for beloved parakeets, hamsters, cats, dogs, fish and frogs. I guess it was only a matter of time before I got itching for chickens. Several years ago, when I raised my first flock of hens, people were surprised. Once they learned a flock of three or four hens are easy to keep in a garden and that they make sweet, interesting pets, they didn’t think I was so bird-brained after all. Now, thousands of chickens reside in urban backyards across America. Chickens are beautiful, fun and practical pets. My ‘girls’ lay large brown eggs and they are my gardening entourage, close on my heels, hoping I dig up big beetles or fat worms. I’ve always had cats and dogs — now I can’t imagine life without chickens! – Barbara Kilarski

BARBARA KILARSKI Author of Keep Chickens! Tending Small Flocks in Cities, Suburbs and Other Small Spaces (Storey Books, June 2003) Here in Portland, Oregon with Eva and ZsaZsa (Barred Plymouth Rock hens, age 6) and Ruby, a four-year-old bulldog. (Not pictured: Chester the cat, sleeping in an undisclosed location.)

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Training Tools • Trail mix of high- (chicken, cheese, etc.) and lowvalue food rewards (dry dog biscuit, dog food, etc.) • Verbal marker (“good job”) or a clicker • Your dog on or off leash

Goal • To teach your dog to ignore things he finds enticing (dropped food, “kitty roca,” chicken bones, etc.) and not to grab things off the ground, table, counter, etc.

How to Train Step 1: • Put one food reward in your hand and make a fist. Let your dog sniff your hand so he knows there’s a treat in it, then ignore any and all attempts your dog makes to get the reward (sniffing, licking, nibbling, etc.). If at any point your dog gets too rough, remove your hand and re-present it after a few seconds. The second your dog “gives up” trying to get the food in your hand and backs away from your hand, click and or say “good job,” then open your hand and give him the reward. At first reward even the slightest movement away from your hand. Repeat this several times until your dog is no longer even trying to get the reward in your hand.

Step 2: • Place the reward in your hand but do not close your hand into a fist. Say your cue (off, leave it, etc.), click and or say “good job,” then reward if your dog backs away or doesn’t try to take the treat. If your dog rushes forward to get the treat, simply close your hand into a fist so he cannot get to it, repeat your cue, then open your hand again the second he moves away. Repeat this several times until your dog is reliably backing away when you tell him “off,” or is no longer rushing for the treat.

Work in different environments with different types of distractions to help your dog generalize this behavior.

Problem Solving If you progress too fast, your dog will show you he doesn’t completely understand what you want. He will frequently rush forward to grab the treat off of the ground or out of your hand.

Step 3: • Place a treat on the floor and stand close to it, ready to cover it with your foot or hand. If your dog rushes forward toward the treat, cover the treat with your foot or hand. Say your cue, click, and/or say “good job,” then reward when he backs away. Repeat this several times. Gradually increase your distance from the treat.

Happy Training! If you have questions or would like more tips about this exercise, contact Jennifer DuMond Biglan at 541.686.6768 or jen@biglan.org, or visit www.dogandcat.org.

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uiz time: What canine breed was a highly decorated hero of World War I, a star of cinema, and a famous advertising icon? If you answered pit bull, you’re correct! Stubby the pit bull garnered several medals for his courageous work on the front lines, where he saved an entire platoon of American soldiers by alerting them to a poison gas attack. He was honored at the White House for his bravery. Petey was one of the stars of the Our Gang kids’ comedies in the 1930s. The RCA dog (his master’s voice) was also a pit bull. Buster Brown Shoes used a pit bull to sell their product.

For many decades in the early 20th Century, pit bulls were the most popular breed in America. A pit bull was a companion to President Teddy Roosevelt and his six children in the White House. Another pit was a dear friend of Helen Keller’s. In those days, the breed’s reputation was gentle companion, and no one thought of trying to ban the breed.

These are some of the facts the folks at pit bulls as therapy dogs for the eight boys he Pawsitively Pit Bull, a local, all-volunteer mentors. The dogs have been reliably careful nonprofit want you to know. and loving. In 2000, founders Amanda Gribben and During a visit to the Maui (Hawaii) Humane Darren Linder decided to adopt a dog to add Society in 2003, Amanda and Darren got a to the three they already had. They had no clear picture of how they wanted to help the particular breed in mind and knew nothing oft-maligned breed. There they learned about about pit bulls when they visited their local the over-breeding and abuse of pits. They shelter. In a kennel of several loudly barking also gleaned organizational information from dogs, a white pit bull sleeping in the corner the staff, and Pawsitively Pit Bull was born. caught their attention. Theirs was the first group in Oregon to help the breed. Now several other groups have sprung Curious, they asked to see her. Then, up. Pawsitively Pit Bull’s mission is “Changing impressed with her gentleness, they decided the negative stereotypes of pit bulls.” to adopt the sweet canine. It was a surprise when it turned out that Fleece, as she came So, what about the tales we all hear about to be known, was deaf. Amanda and Darren pits attacking humans? Amanda and Darren got books on sign language for dogs and did explain that this is not due to the nature of the everything to accommodate their hearingbreed, but because of unscrupulous individuimpaired pup. als who breed and train for aggressiveness. Because Fleece was so trusting of them Amanda and Darren know they have an and loved their other dogs, Darren and uphill battle in changing public perception. Amanda were further surprised by the reacRight now their aim is to assist special-needs tion of friends who met Fleece and launched dogs with their sanctuary, educate the public, into horror stories about pit bulls. Amanda and dispense behavioral advice. They are wanted to help these currently working with dogs, whose image police groups and was so different from schools, and the dogs what she knew. She serve as blood donors began volunteering at Northwest Veteriat Clackamas County nary Specialists. One Animal Shelter, where of the most popular she discovered a disand fun events is their proportionate number Pit Bull at the Movies, of homeless pit bulls where they show films compared to other and folks can meet breeds. She talked some of the dogs. up pit bulls to folks Want to help? who came to the Pawsitively Pit Bull shelter. can use volunteers. Soon, Amanda Or, the nonprofit has and Darren began a program where you fostering the needy can virtually adopt So, what about the tales we all a dog by paying $75 dogs. One of these, Lava, had had a hear about pits attacking humans? a month for its care, particularly rough Amanda and Darren explain that including the daily life. She had been this is not due to the nature of the medications needed bred repeatedly, had by some. Sponsors breed, but because of unscrupu- receive a photo of their been stabbed, and lous individuals who breed and special dog and inforwas found stuck in a barbed wire fence. train for aggressiveness. mation about him or She had puppies her. To learn more, visit while they were fospawsitivelypitbull.org. tering her and almost died. Despite these And the next time you hear a negative story travails, Lava learned to accept love from about pit bulls, remember Stubby, Petey, people and is now well adjusted and lives Fleece and Lava. They are proof that with with Amanda. love and care, pit bulls are just as sweet and When he’s not rescuing pits, Darren works trustworthy as any other family pet. at a nonprofit, Friends of the Children. He uses

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olly the 3-legged wonder is the official Greeter and Nursery Dog at Rogers Gardens in Springfield, Oregon. Dog owner Dave Heiber, along with his business partner Rich Akers, purchased the nursery in March 2006. Molly’s experience with greeting customers and visitors was gained at Dave’s previous employer, a winery with a busy tasting room. An 11½-years-old “mutt,” Molly is mostly Kelpie, a working breed. She was originally adopted from a shelter in Santa Clara, California. When Dave and Rich started running the nursery, she was working “on all fours.” Then, a few months ago, she started limping, and the search for the cause began. After visiting various vets with no diagnosis, Molly was referred to Dr. Marvin Olmstead, an orthopedic surgeon on staff at Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates in Springfield. After a few checkups, an x-ray revealed a small finger-like mass wrapped around Molly’s shoulder joint. The next morning she underwent surgery to remove the joint and leg. The “finger” turned out to be a rare, slowgrowing cancer. Three months later, the surgery proved hardly a blip in Molly’s busy work schedule. Today she jets around the nursery like the woman in charge she is, determined not to miss greeting a guest visiting “her” nursery, which is beautifully appointed with a picturesque pond and active, sweet singing wildlife. Molly shares the grounds with Miss Piggy, a former feral cat who came with the nursery, and got her name “because she is very verbal and opinionated and used to snatch all the other cats’ food when it was put out,” according to nursery staff. Molly also has a special human visitor, a three-year-old little girl who comes running, asking where the “one-legged miss piggy dog” is. Even if she really had just one, I have a feeling Molly would figure out a way to keep her busy nursery running smoothly. Dave says Molly is being closely monitored to ensure the cancer is gone. Spot will be watching as well, pulling for her complete recovery. She’s showing us all that she has no intention of letting this set her back from her duties at Rogers Gardens. Good job, Molly! Story and photos by Marnie McCammon Spot Magazine Eugene/Springfield Office

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Global games held in Clackamas The 20th Annual World CYNOSPORT® Games, a huge event that’s been featured on ESPN and NBC Nightly News, are being held June 30-July 2 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. Regional qualifying events were held throughout the US and abroad. The event in Canby is the Northwestern Regional Championships; qualifying events will continue around the world throughout the summer.

Kitten foster parents “Kitten season” has begun, a time when hundreds of homeless kittens in need of care are taken to shelters. Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) received over 5,200 cats last year alone. During summer months, it’s typical to see over 600 new arrivals to the shelter each month. According to Katie Hill, MCAS Volunteer Coordinator, “Animals that are too young, need further socialization, or have a treatable illness requiring special care can benefit from temporary care by foster pet parents until they are healthy and adoptable.” MCAS relies on foster pet parents to be financially responsible for food, water, shelter, litter, flea control, veterinary care, and any medications not dispensed by the shelter. Foster parents also provide exercise, training, socialization and love, and assist in finding the animal a forever home. To learn more or to put your heart in it, call 503.988.6254 or visit multcopets.org.

New family-style boarding & daycare opens SafeJourney Pet Sitting provides a home away from home for dogs, cats and other small animals. Guests reside indoors in the company’s Portland-area home (near the Ross Island Bridge and Rose City Vet), with people, free to play, roam the house and yard, and be loved as members of the family while their people are away.

Sherwood child puts love in action Every time she loses a tooth, seven-year-old Leia E. from Beaverton donates the money she receives from the tooth fairy to the Cat Adoption Team (CAT). So far she’s lost five teeth, donating $2 to CAT on each occasion. “For Leia, it is the most natural and normal thing to give money to the cats.” says Britta Bavaresco, executive director at CAT, located in Sherwood. “Leia’s Mom said she came up with the idea on her own. She usually wants to give all of her money to CAT, but her mom encourages her to keep a little bit for herself.” Leia has two cats of her own and likes to help those still looking for a home. During CAT’s recent birthday party, Leia wrote the following on her self-made card: “I love kittys so much! Happy Birthday Cat Adoption Teme! From Kitty Lover Leia Last 2006 I helped the kittys! I helped them by geveing mony to you. I’m happy I helped the cats! 100000020030415679 are going to you!” Leia drew nine cats on skateboards rolling down a road to CAT — even the flowers had little kitty faces. Contact CAT at 503.925.8903 or catadoptionteam.org.

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To further ensure the safety of all of its pet foods, Natura Pet Products has added testing for cyanuric acid to its standard 120-point quality control program. Although Natura was not named in any of the recent recalls, the company is committed to producing the healthiest pet food and has pledged to test all of its products to ensure 100% safety. Natura is currently testing for melamine contamination, but recent reports have found that melamine combined with cyanuric acid — rather than melamine alone — likely caused the kidney damage in pets that ate tainted food. Cyanuric acid (1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6triol, C3H3N3O3) is an organic compound commonly used as a water treatment stabilizer for swimming pools and hot tubs and is a metabolite of melamine. The compound was found in some of the tainted ingredients and in the tissue and urine of some of the animals that ate the contaminated food. Since the March Menu Foods recalls, Natura has made several decisions related to the nutritional health and safety of its products. In addition to becoming the first pet food company to guarantee its products are 100% safe from melamine, Natura is in the process of acquiring a canning plant so it can exercise complete control over the production of all of its products. Natura does not use any protein supplements from non-U.S. sources. To learn more, visit naturapet.com.

More heart in the sendoff PetFriendlyTravel.com has added a new feature to its online resources: “Pet-friendly Airports,” to accommodate the growing trend of vacationers taking their best friends along on vacation. The listings provide detailed information about the facilities and accommodations available at pet-friendly airports in cities around the country.

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exotic animal fair and thought they were cute. They lay eggs; this is a practical and ecological pet, and an education for the boys.” Walker says, “It’s far more work than I expected. I wasn’t prepared. I had no intention of buying chickens before the fair. I didn’t have a coop for them and it was too cold for them to be outside.” After converting a portion of her kitchen into the chick’s temporary home, Walker says, “I had straw all over the place and chicken poop on the floor.”

Living on one acre, housing chicks in her kitchen was not what Walker imagined. Clearly the lesson here is ‘be prepared’ when adding to the family! “I thought I could allow them to be free-range,” says Walker. “Because the property is not fenced in, I realized we would have to build a coop. Ironically, I think if you have a house in the flats and could be in a flat area, they can roam around easier.” The addition to chickens at Walker’s home wasn’t an overnight adjustment, but a year later, the chickens have a first-class coop and she is enjoying the fresh eggs. If the idea of backyard chickens has piqued your interest, check out Tour De Coops or try a Growing Garden’s class, Urban Chicken-Keeping 101, an introductory workshop on raising chickens in the city. Contact Growing Gardens at 503.284.8420 or growing-gardens.org. Check out Rowanberry School at rowanberryschool.com.

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$20/DAY AJ’S K9 KAMP Visit the photo page on www.ajs-k9kamp.com. Day care & overnight home care. Canines under 30 lbs. Nr the airport. 15 yrs exp. Licensed. Insured. 503-252-7652.

DAYCARE FOREST PARK BED & BISCUIT Dog daycare, overnights & basic grooming while you wait or play. Private setting in NW PDX, close to Montgomery Park. Call Linda for details (503) 768-9932 or (971) 570-3646. HOME AWAY FROM HOME The Dog Manor for fun and friendly Doggie Daycare! Your best friend’s home away from home. 503-309-0372 M-F 7-6:30 North Portland WHAT IS YOUR PET DOING ALL DAY? Chewing, Digging, Barking Bored and Missing You. Call A LUCKY DOG. 1-800-GO-LUCKY

FREE FAMILY FUN Family Festival • Concerts • Info Fair Spend the weekend with your kids! All family-friendly groups and businesses welcome!

Sat / Sun • July 21 / 22

DOG GROOMING EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD

MOVING SALE

PET FOOD FLINT RIVER RANCH THE HONEST KITCHEN Super premium pet foods. Made with all natural human grade ingredients. No chemical preservatives or by-products www.tailwaggingood.com 503-946-8802 or 888-897-0115

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 PET SITTING BY SKYE NW Portland / Scappoose. 6 acres in country, space, clean – no kennel. Refs. 503-543-4815 LISA & FRIENDS PET SITTING Quality pet care in a comfortable home environment at great prices. In-home visits also available. All pets welcome. Refs. 503-490-3762 FURRY DUTY IN HOME CARE Boarding/Daily Walking. Contact Char 503.829.7181 or jcpalmer@molalla.net or MiriamatFurryDuty@ yahoo.com or 503.807.4578

PET TRAVEL FOR THE TRAVELING DOGS WITH FAMILIES Otto Step! Completely portable platform step for loading and unloading Fido. Insert into any 2” trailer hitch receiver, load and stow after use. Visit www.OttoStep.com or call 888-311-OTTO (6886).

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Grooming-Dales (Dee) 28 West Q St. #F Springfield (541) 726-PETS (7387) With 30 Years of Quality Care

Holladay Park • noon - 6pm South of Lloyd Center • Portland's best shade

Balloons, face painting, games, play in the fountains BANDS: Sat — First Name Michael, Mac Street, Jimi Hardin Sun — Kevin Ferguson, Darby O'Gill, Carlyle

FREE HOT DOGS & SNOW CONE Hosted by:

Kids Need Both Parents kidsneedbothparents.org • 503-727-3686 • JPWhinston@aol.com

“WE HAVE A WARM HEART FOR A COLD NOSE”

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.

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. 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-behaior.com SPOT MAGAZINE • JULY 2007

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1 sunday Noon — Adoption Outreach with Oregon Humane Society (OHS) at Wild Oats, 2825 E. Burnside in Portland. Stop by one of the many OHS Adoption Outreach events & meet great animals ready for loving homes, chat with knowledgeable volunteers, and learn more about adoption programs. Details 503.285.7722 or oregonhumane.org.

3 tuesday 5:30pm — Understanding Your Dog class at Willamette Humane Society, 4246 Turner Rd SE in Salem. 90-minute seminar fosters understanding & a good relationship with your pup. Offered every Tues at 5:30, Sat at 1. Topics include behavior, leadership, training & more. $10. This is a pre-requisite for other WHS classes. Details/registration at willamettehumane.org.

4 wednesday Keep the babies safe! Keep them inside today! 7pm — Paciﬁc Crest Wind Symphony performs at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets $9.75; call 503.224.TIXX or visit oregonzoo.org.

5 thursday 7pm — Animal Nutrition & Homemade Pet Food classes with Holistic Pet Therapist Kerri Duncan at New Seasons Market at Cedar Hills Crossing in Portland. Details 503.649.7888 or holistic4pet.com.

6 friday 5:30pm — Yappy Hour in Eugene. Mix & mingle with fellow animal lovers & their dogs ‘til 7:30 on the lawn at Greenhill Humane Society, 88530 Green Hill Rd. Details green-hill.org.

7 saturday 10:30am — Puppy Kindergarten at WHS in Salem 4-session class covers puppyhood basics: socialization, parenting & beginning behaviors. Proof of vaccination required. Cost $$65, $55 for adopted shelter puppies. Noon — Adoption Outreach: Kittens in foster care through Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) at Clackamas Petco ‘til 3. Details 503.988.7387 or www.multcopets.org. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Furever Pets in SE Portland and PetsMart in Tigard ‘til 4. Details July 1 at noon. 18

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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 and Q & A; pets stay home. Admission $10; no need to RSVP. Info 503. 285.7722 or oregonhumane.org. 1pm — Understanding Your Dog class at WHS in Salem. Offered every Sat; $10. Pre-requisite for other WHS classes. Details July 3 or willamettehumane.org.

8 sunday 10am — Pet Licensing by MCAS at Petco in Gresham 10-11:30, at 144th & Division 1-2:30 and Clackamas 4-5.

10 tuesday 7pm — Animal Nutrition & Homemade Pet Food classes with Holistic Pet Therapist Kerri Duncan at New Seasons Market Orenco Station in Portland. Details holistic4pet.com.

11 wednesday 7:50am — Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS. 7pm — Asleep at the Wheel in concert at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets $9.75; call 503.224.TIXXor visit oregonzoo.org.

13 friday 5:30pm — Yappy Hour in Eugene. Mix & mingle dogs & their people at Greenhill. Details 7/6 or green-hill.org.

14 saturday 10am — Adoption Outreach: Dogs with MCAS at Lake Oswego Petco ‘til noon. 10am — POOCH in the Park ‘til 3 at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn. A fundraiser benefiting Project POOCH, highlights of the day include: wiener dog races, a biscuit toss contest, Best Dog Trick, police dog demos, an animal communicator, agility & training demos (plus training workshops), a pet photographer, “Ask a Vet,” nail trims, baths, massage (for the pups), microchipping & more. The park is 2 miles off I-205 from Exit 8. Nonprofit Project POOCH pairs juvenile offenders at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn with shelter dogs. The youths work with their dogs daily, practicing the principles of positive reinforcement & behavior modification. As the trainers manage their dogs, they gain skills in managing their own behavior. They also

earn school credits, develop good work habits, and acquire occupational skills. Details 503.636.0714, 503.309.2405 or aplusforyou@yahoo.com. 11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at Burgerville, 8671 N. Ivanhoe in North Portland, ‘til 3. Details July 1 at noon. 11am — Rabies/License/Microchip Clinic at MCAS, 1700 W Columbia River Hwy in Troutdale ‘til 4. Low-cost rabies shots & microchips plus Open Paw behavior training with MCAS volunteers. Noon — Adoption Outreach: Kittens with MCAS at Gresham Petco ‘til 3.

15 sunday 9am — Grab a little Tex Mex. Cactus Jack’s at 4342 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy in Portland is donating 25% of sales 9-2:30 to Animal Aid. Details animalaidpdx.org. 10am — Pet Licensing by MCAS at Petco in Gresham 10-11:30, at 144th & Division 1-2:30 and Clackamas 4-5. 5:30pm — Dog Massage Class with Rubi Sullivan, certiﬁed animal massage therapist, at Sellwood Dog Supply, 8334 SE 17th Ave in Portland. Bring your pet & learn basic massage strokes. Info/registration 503.380.4487 or rubi@healnw.com. Cost $25.

16 monday 5:30pm — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane Society, 88530 Green Hill Rd, in Eugene. Details green-hill.org.

18 wednesday 6:10am — Meet the KGW Featured Pet. See an adoptable pet on morning news program during weather report. 7:50am — Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS. 7pm — Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga in concert at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets $9.75; call 503.224.TIXXor visit oregonzoo.org.

19 thursday Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Umpqua Bank in Tigard ‘til 4. Details July 1 at noon.

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20 friday 5:30pm — Yappy Hour in Eugene. Mix & mingle with dogs & their people at Greenhill. Details 7/6 or green-hill.org. 7pm — Patty Grifﬁn in concert at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets $19; call 503.224.TIXXor visit oregonzoo.org.

21 saturday 8am — Photography Workshop at the Oregon Zoo, Butterflies for Beginners & Intermediate Photographers. Info/ registration 503.220.2781 or tracy.mod de@oregonzoo.org. Offered again for photogs all skill levels 7/28, 8-10am. 9am — Meet shelter kittens at the Gresham Farmer’s Market ‘til 10:30. 10am — Meet adoptable pets from Animal Aid at Western Pet Supply, 6908 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy in Portland ‘til 2. Details animalaidpdx.org. Noon — Adoption Outreach: Kittens with MCAS at Clackamas Petco ‘til 3. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Jantzen Beach Home Depot & Dog Star in NW Portland ‘til 4. Details July 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 and Q & A; pets stay home. Admission $10; no need to RSVP. Info 503. 285.7722 or oregonhumane.org. 7pm — ZooLaLa The Mane Event presented by Spirit Mountain Casino. The Oregon Zoo Foundation’s annual fundraising event is a fun-filled evening of fine dining & entertainment under the stars. Before dancing the night away, enjoy culinary delights from top eateries, breweries & wineries. Details 503.220.2492.

22 sunday 10am — Pet Licensing by MCAS at Petco in Gresham 10-11:30, at 144th & Division 1-2:30 and Clackamas 4-5.

24 tuesday 7pm — Animal Nutrition & Homemade Pet Food classes with Holistic Pet Therapist Kerri Duncan at New Seasons Market Concordia. Details holistic4pet.com.

25 wednesday 7:50am — Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS. 7pm — Animal Nutrition & Homemade Pet Food classes with Holistic Pet Therapist Kerri Duncan at New Seasons Market at Seven Corners in Portland. Details holistic4pet.com. 7pm — Los Lobos in concert at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets $9.75; call 503.224.TIXXor visit oregonzoo.org.

26 thursday 5:30pm — Pet 1st Aid & CPR Class at Greenhill Humane Society, 88530 Green Hill Rd, in Eugene. Details green-hill.org.

27 friday

• CAT ADOPTION TEAM now accepts Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund Coupons. Details/Coupons catadoptionteam.org. • EUGENE-AREA ADOPTABLE CATS waiting to meet you daily at PetsMart, 2847 Chad Dr. The Lane County kitties are microchipped & spayed/neutered.

• FOSTER HOMES NEEDED. Lend your hand & heart: call Cathy Nechak or Krista Wells at Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals, 503.327.8849, or visit ofosa.org.

5:30pm — Yappy Hour in Eugene. Mix & mingle with dogs & their people at Greenhill. Details 7/6 or green-hill.org. 7pm — Pink Martini with Sneakin’ Out in concert at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets $24; call 503.224.TIXXor visit oregonzoo.org.

• GOT A GEM OF A PET? Pets in the Pearl seeks helping paws now through July 28. Details petsinthepearl.com.

28 saturday

• GOT OLD INK CARTRIDGES OR CELL PHONES? Recycle them at CAT.

10am — Meet adoptable MCAS shelter dogs at Gresham Farmer’s Market ‘til 1. Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Clackamas PetsMart and Wild Oats Bridgeport Village ‘til 4. Details July 1 at noon. 7pm — Pink Martini with The Buckles in concert at the Oregon Zoo. Tickets $24; call 503.224.TIXXor visit oregonzoo.org.

29 sunday 2:30pm — Dog Massage Class with Rubi Sullivan, certiﬁed animal massage therapist, at Urban Fauna, 235 NW Park Ave in Portland. Bring your pet & learn the basics. Info/registration 503.380.4487 or rubi@healnw.com. Cost $25.

ALL MONTH LONG • ARE YOU A MATCHMAKER? Cat Adoption Team seeks counselors to help kitties meet their purr-fect match. Needed daily at the Sherwood shelter & weekends at the shelter & outreach events in Tigard, Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tualatin & Wilsonville. Details 503.925.8903 or catadoptionteam.org. • BE A SWEETHEART: Foster a dog or cat from Animal Aid. Also, Adoption Counselors needed to lend hearts/ hands at AA’s no-kill shelter & outreach events. Details 503.292.6628 or www.animalaidpdx.org.

• OVER 400 ADORABLE KITTENS & CATS ready for loving homes hope to meet you at the Sherwood shelter 7 days, 10-6 (‘til 7 Fri/Sat), daily at PetsMart

This is Bunky, a 14 year old apricot Miniature Poodle who was adopted at 9 years of age by Dale Bishop of Grooming-Dales in Springfield. Bunky loves: “Greenies” (chewie bones), kitties, riding on motorcycles and in cars with Dale and her husband Dana, loves to go camping and being a companion and going to the shop with Dale. He dislikes: being left alone. He still thinks he hears his original owner coming when an old noisy diesel pickup truck goes by. Grief lasts for a lifetime for our pets too, according to Dale. He is a beautiful boy and such a wonderful pet to be around.

• GARDEN TALKS at the Oregon Zoo daily at 10am. Zoo horticulture staff discusses the zoo’s gardens and how plants make the animals feel at home. Free with admission.

9am — Meet adoptable kittens at Gresham Petco ‘til 3.

othermothers.org. Explore adoptable animals, volunteer opportunities, info, links & resources.

• GOT ISSUES? Behavior questions answered free by the friendly folks at OHS; call 503.416.2983. • HELP OHS TAKE HOMELESS PETS into the community. Trainings monthly; details 503.285.7722 ext 204. • IS YOUR DOG A SUPERHERO? The DoveLewis blood donor program wants you! DoveLewis.org. • MEET MASTER GARDENERS at the Oregon Zoo Wildlife Garden Way 104 weekends only. The pros answer questions about backyard habitat. Learn about plants suited to your yard that wildlife will ﬁnd irresistible. Free with zoo admission. • NEUTER/SPAY & KEEP PETS FOR LIFE! It’s good for pets, people & communities. Please neuter/spay babies at age 4 mos or younger. Help get feral cats spayed & neutered, too. Directory/ Info at neuterspayoregon.blogspot.com. * OFOSA ADOPTABLE DOGS & CATS. Dogs, puppies, cats & kittens ready for loving homes at Beaverton Petco every weekend. Details ofosa.org. Volunteers needed. Details 503.327.8849. • OPEN YOUR HEART & HOME to “special needs” foster cats or kittens. Mother cats & their kittens at CAT need loving hearts/hands to nurse and bottle-feed orphaned or abandoned kittens, help sick/injured kitties heal, to provide longterm residents time away from the shelter, and to socialize shy or timid cats. Details 503.925.8803 ext 5 or kristib@catadoptio nteam.org. • OTHER MOTHERS ANIMAL RESCUE, the young shelter caring for puppies, kittens & mothers, is on the Web at

in Wilsonville, Clackamas, Hillsboro & Tigard; at Pet Loft in Portland, Petco in Tualatin & Tanasbourne Saturdays & Nature’s Pet in Beaverton. Details catadoptionteam.org. • PAWS IN NEED IN VANCOUVER. The Humane Society for SW Washington is seeking foster families, dog walkers, and outreach volunteers. Volunteer Orientations twice a month. Details b@southwesthumane.org.

• PUPPY PRESCHOOL IN EUGENE/ SPRINGFIELD with Jennifer DuMond Biglan of Dog & Cat LLC. Positive training techniques to strengthen your relationship, prevent & ﬁx problem behaviors & help your dog learn good manners. Saturdays; RSVP to 541.686.6768 or dogandcat.org. • 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. • URGENTLY NEEDED: Foster homes for nursing mother cats & kittens and orphaned kittens. CAT’s foster homes are full, and is getting calls seeking help for more kittens. Foster families give these babies a chance. Details 503.925-8903 ext #5 or kristib@catadoptionteam.org. • VOLUNTEER TRAINING AT CAT in Sherwood every 2nd & 4th Saturday at 10am. Details kmiddleton@catadoptiont eam.org.

CIRCLE THE DATE Aug 5

• PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS AT DOVELEWIS in Portland (details dovelewis.org) and Willamette Humane Society in Salem (willamettehumane.org).

10am — 5th Annual Dog Day Afternoon at the Hazeldale Off Leash Dog Park in Aloha ‘til 4. The benefit for the park will feature a blessing of the animals, Canine Good Citizenship testing, Washington County K-9s, Earth Dog demos, flyball, agility, contests, adoptable dogs, a raffle, vendors & more. Details hazeldaledogpar k@yahoo.com.

• PET NUTRITION & NEWS with Chip Sammons on 1330 AM Radio Saturdays at 10am.

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* POPPA, OREGON’S ONLY STATEWIDE SPAY/NEUTER REFERRAL & assistance service for dogs, cats, rabbits & other companion animals, is an allvolunteer organization that’s subsidized over 11,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2001. Make tax-deductible donations (safely) in any amount at www.POPPAinc.org.

11am — 3rd annual BowWow Bash at Garden Home Recreation Center, 7475 S.W. Oleson Rd in Portland; 503.629. 6341. The fun continues ‘til 3 and includes a K-9 Police Unit, demos, info booths, a Fly-Ball Team, animal organizations, an agility course, rafﬂe/ silent auction, food & more.

KPSU Fathers & Families Show 1450 AM Thursdays at 6:00 * Coming

up on Fathers & Families with your host Jim Whinston

July 5, 2007: Kevin Ferguson, master guitarist, performs jazz, classical blends, and world music. July 12, 2007: The Mac Street Band performs live: rock, blues, original, and groove. July 19, 2007: The national award winning Irish Celtic Band Darby O’Gill performs live. July 26, 2007: Dona Mondragon, Débu Inc., on successfully preparing your 8-13 year-old daughter for the onset of puberty and menstruation. *Subject to change.

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