September 2008 - Spot Magazine

Wellness A HEALTHY Pet is a HAPPY Pet + 1st Aid + Allergies + Chiropractic Care + BodyTalk + Water Therapy & Fitness + Good Food, Great Treats!

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18 First Aid Longtime pet sitter and owner, Vonnie Harris, “felt great” about taking Colleen Waters’ first aid class. “The four-hour session flew by with instruction, demos and hands-on practice.”

16 That itching may not be fleas Allergies affect both people and pets, but the symptoms are different.

12 Chiropractic Care Dr. Mary Mandeville hadn’t set out to become an animal chiropractor. It was the agenda of her beloved dog Molly, says Dr. Mary, that changed her life path — personally and professionally.

15 BodyTalk Fast emerging, BodyTalk is a blend of Eastern and Western healing techniques.

While not a replacement for going to the doctor, it’s a great complement, and always speeds healing.

10 Water Therapy & Fitness

20 Newest dog park honors Dakota

The benefits of “swimming your pooch” are many: weak dogs get stronger, stiff dogs get more mobile, reserved pups gain confidence, and over-energetic dogs get — yep! Tired!

8 Pet Products Guru

DOGPAW and many friends joined Officer Roger Evans, late K9 Officer Dakota’s handler, in opening his namesake park in Vancouver.

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When Jake Faris sought Mike Seitz’s respectable expertise, he felt he’d tapped a caffeine-fueled human encyclopedia of pet products.

See Spot Smile!

14 Good Food, Great Treats!

Some of the healthiest pet edibles around are also the most beautiful.

21 Walk for the Wildcats Don’t miss Paws in the Park Dog Walk for the Wildcats & celebration Sept.

20. Not sure you can make it? Get acquainted — their story will move you.

8 Ruckus Rulz!

Ruckus raves about his health and wellness faves.

11 Tuckers’ Tips Spot’s newest addition invites you on your first Trip on the Town with Tucker.

6 Rescue me!

Meet the sweet foundlings who find their way to Spot at presstime.

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Turn-ons: Food, fun and furlough — and kickin’ it by the fireplace.

Turn-offs: Hot sun and too much exercise.

Special Notes: Both Ruckus and Tucker are enjoying blooming careers as models, product experts, travel writers, and foodtasters extraordinaire!

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What’s hot Jennifer McCammon with Peach, Lula & Scout (Broadway and Wolf dodged this shot)

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o much to tell! And so little space! Thankfully, we’ve got a new website in the works, so soon I hope to be telling you, on the fly, everything that’s shaping up. For now I’ll just hit the hottest of what’s hot right now — which is a lot!

First, Spot is a participating sponsor of the Wolf to Woof – the Story of Dogs exhibit opening this month at World Forestry Center.

We are currently accepting photos for the See Spot Smile! gallery-quality display of fabulous Northwest canines. Get the details and get your pooch in here — it’s a wonderful opportunity to do that

proud-pet-parent thing! Best of all, the wall will be on display for the entire run, September through January. Watch the FunPlanner, starting October there are awesome special events every weekend at Wolf to Woof, including Doggie Palooza Sunday Oct. 19, the first time in history that pooches get to visit the center themselves!

For now, check the story pg 19 and the ad pg 30. And stay tuned!

Spot celebrated our 1st annual Top Dog Awards with a ceremony and celebration last month at the winning dog park, Hondo in Hillsboro. Check a few of the notes we received below — a good time was had by all!

Diggin’ the groove of getting with all our friends, Sept. 14 Spot is doing it again. This time with a Poker Run and BBQ. It departs from our friends’, Bethany Pet Clinic, and lands at Indigo Ranch in Vernonia. There we’ll all get to kick it and enjoy the gorgeous

ranch (they even have overnight camping — cheap! — for those who love that), a little music, friendship, barbecue and more.

Join us!

Our friends in the Willamette Valley recently had a ball at the Lane County Fair, and I’d like to thank everyone who participated and helped so much: Don and Bill of Bi-Mart, Linda of Never Alone Pet Sitting, and the fabulous folks at Save the Pets. What an awesome treat it was to make history by bringing the first adoptables ever to the fair! Thanks everyone!

The “southern” fun continues in October, with a great Spot celebration Oct. 4 at Morse Ranch in Eugene. This is a fun, casual gettogether with lots of fun on tap, and we’ll also be celebrating the area’s 2008 cover model and participants.

We hope to see you there!

These are the hot spots for now. There’s lots more cooking,

The Bash was a blast!

What a great event! I really enjoyed spending the day at the park and had a great time looking at dogs, people and stuff. You gals did a great job coordinating the event and I was really impressed with the turnout. I’d estimate we had 200 dogs but maybe there were more!

I don’t know what I’d do to make it better next year.

Thanks for including Bonnie Hays and please let us play again.

Gary Hendel Manager of Animal Services Bonnie Hays Small Animal Shelter Hillsboro, Ore.

and we’ll keep you posted. Keep an eye on the new talent joining Spot. We’re in a time of great growth and fabulous fun, and I can’t wait to see what’s coming around the next corner. Whatever it is, I hope you’ll be right there with us for the adventure!

Yours in everything pet,

PS: Just a hint of other developments in the works: Spot’s nonprofit arm is coming together, the new website will be up soon, and plans are shakin’ to expand distribution (many are the requests to “get over here” from folks wanting Spot available in their communities.

We have to be careful to grow at a healthy pace. Bear with us! We’ll meet you as fast as we can!).

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS In Spot’s Best in the Biz Directory, August 2008. . .

Dr. Amy Randall’s practice was identified incorrectly. Dr. Randall practices at the Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic in Beaverton, 503.574.4150.

Thanks for award and for putting on a terrific event. We had a great time!

Kirsten Nielsen, Ph.D., Behaviorist www.KirstenN.com Congratulations on your success! I think the first year would be so hard putting an event together. I thought it turned out great for the first year. Thanks for putting it all together.

Rubi Sullivan Certified Animal Massage Practitioner Heal Northwest • healnw.com Thanks for the article and the very cool award! We’re very grateful and proud! Congrats to you!! It’s a great looking issue!

Reed Coleman DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital Portland, Ore.

Aqua Dog’s phone number has changed. The correct number is 503.533.4396.

Spot’s 1st annual Winners Bash July 26, 2008 Hondo Dog Park in Hillsboro

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Adoption Hello Everyone!

My name is Illy and I am an absolute doll! I am a Treeing Walker Coonhound — pretty fancy huh?! I am six years old and I am a sweet, easygoing girl who does great with other doggies. I am both house- and crate-trained, and have good house manners! I love to play and go for adventures, and I would love a home with a great backyard to play, play, play! I am loving and sweet and also quite smart!

I am fixed, vaccinated and microchipped. My adoption fee is $180.

Right now I’m staying with the wonderful people at Pixie Project. If you’d like to meet me, please email them (or me!) at info@pixieproject.org.

This is Beauty Beauty is about 1-½ years old, and is very affectionate with people. While Beauty dotes on people and loves to be petted, she needs to be the only pet in the home. She does not get along with dogs or other cats. She was a great mom to her two kittens, and now she’s on her own and in need of a loving home. Beauty has a wonderful, rumbly purr, which she would be delighted to demonstrate to you. Currently in foster care, Beauty would love to meet you! To find out more, or to meet this beautiful little cat, call Janice 503.781.1578 or email ann.d.potter@co.multnomah.or.us.

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Radar is hoping to follow his nose to his new home. He is an adult Coonhound mix whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always fun to be around. He has an incredibly sweet and sometimes goofy personality. He can be independent like most scent hounds, but this may be partly because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is part of Greenhill Humane Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Chance program, which means he was transferred to Greenhill from another shelter.

Radar was originally found as a stray, so his entire history is not available. However, it is clear to anyone who spends time with him that he is extremely fun, playful and eager to explore. Even with all his energy, Radar is always happy to slow down and get a good belly rub! His adoption fee is $97. Greenhill requires that all human and canine members of a potential adoptive family meet the dog at the shelter before taking him home. Greenhill is open for adoptions and visits Friday through Tuesday, 11am - 6pm, at 88530 Green Hill Road in Eugene. Remember, you can check out all Greenhillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adoptables anytime at green-hill.org.

Meet jasmine & porter

Porter (L) came into our lives last winter while Jasmine, age 4, (R) arrived in Spring of 2004.

Both were adopted as pups from SW Washington Humane Society. They are strong advocates for off-leash areas, and support their human handlers while they volunteer for DOGPAW — Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington. They had a blast last month celebrating the grand opening of the newest 8-acre off-leash area in Vancouver, Dakota Memorial Park (see related story, pg 20).

Jean Hood DOGPAW, Battle Ground, Wash.

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Meet cody My dog’s name is Cody. He was adopted from Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, Ore. He is a picture ham.

We get our copy of SPOT from BiMart in Springfield.

Love it.

Cody is a 3-year-old Border Collie/Aussie Shep mix who makes his home in Springfield. More about Cody is listed in the “Happy Endings” section of Greenhill’s website at: http://green-hill.org/happy_endings.htm Shealene Shafer Springfield, OR

Elvis is an 8-month-old French Bulldog who resides with his family in Beaverton.

Elvis loves to be out and about around town...he has yet to meet a dog or dog park he does not like!

Lee and Kristin PalmerTurner Beaverton, Ore. Elvis’s email had the subject line: I want to be Spot’s friend!

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Health + Wellness

Head of Healthy Pets Northwest lives up to the name Jake Faris • Spot Magazine

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hen Spot needed wisdom on pet nutrition we looked exactly where our readers told us to: at Spot’s Top Dog Award winner for Best Neighborhood Pet Supply.

I recently sat down with Mike Seitz, owner of Nature’s Pet Northwest stores, and his longtime friend Daniel Webb. In chatting with Seitz you get a sense of having tapped a caffeine-fueled human encyclopedia of pet products.

Last year’s pet food recalls led to greater scrutiny on the subject, and growing concern about how healthy dog food

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truly is. Concerned owners frequently show up at Nature’s Pet stores.

Seitz reports that like trends toward healthier human foods, “people are becoming more concerned with what their pets are eating.”

The pet food industry is trying to meet that demand, says Seitz. He is seeing new pet food products “almost monthly.” That can be a good thing, as it provides consumers with a variety of options. However, Seitz says, he’s noticed that consumers are overwhelmed and confused by all the choices. One of the primary goals of Nature’s Pet is educating pet parents and helping them with such choices.

In addition to different brands and ingredients, dog owners can now choose between raw and dry food.

For folks who can afford it, Seitz recommends raw. The food is of such high quality, he says, with virtually no filler (like grain), that after dogs

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digest it there’s virtually nothing left. “Everything gets absorbed,” he says. The prices are higher than dry food, but keep in mind, the higher the quality, the less a pet needs to consume, thanks to the fact that it’s densely packed with essentials.

Food made from grains like corn and wheat is about as far from a dog’s natural diet as it gets. Raw food on the other hand is much closer to “what nature intended,” if you will. If you’re worried about dental health, Seitz says raw is also better for teeth than dry. Why? The high quantity of enzymes in raw food neutralizes plaque buildup.

One caution: there is a difference between raw dog food and raw meat. Raw dog food contains all the nutrients, minerals and protein your dog needs daily. Raw meat is just meat. Feeding your dog raw meat without any supplementary ingredients doesn’t provide the complete nutrition he needs.

If a raw diet is out of your price range, consider combining it with quality kibble. According to Seitz, a diet of 25% raw and 75% kibble still packs a great nutritional punch.

When choosing the “mixer” kibble, note the ingredients. Seitz says he’s noticed foods changing formulas due to rising costs of ingredients across the board. He recommends Dog Lover’s Gold and Canidae as good choices for health-conscious owners. For those of us looking to stretch our dollars, Nature’s Pet offers a frequent buyers program.

For every 12 bags of pet food purchased, you get one free.

When it comes to supplements, Seitz has the answers. The best supplement to your dog’s diet (only

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when fully grown) is fish oil. And not just any fish oil, but oil high in Omega 3 fatty acid. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confusing is that there are supplements that contain both Omega 3 and 6, but because dogs produce Omega 6 naturally, Seitz says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only redundant, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throwing the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body out of balance. Omega 3 is what they really need. Seitz strongly recommends considering Sea Pet Omega 3 fish oil; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twice as potent as the salmon oil found in other supplements (interestingly, anchovies are a main ingredient in Sea Pet).

Understandably, the supplements you give your cat are different and might have something to do with some of the grosser feline practices â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like hairballs. I was surprised to learn that in most cases, hairball supplements or special food â&#x20AC;&#x153;formulasâ&#x20AC;? arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessary for cats on a high-quality diet. The quantity of essential oils in quality cat food helps move things along, so to speak. In fact, Seitz has found hairball supplements that are nothing but petroleum jelly (also known as Vaseline!). If hairball treatment is what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for, Seitz recommends a product called Petromalt.

Another health issue for felines is urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberry or blueberry supplements like NaturVet Cranberry Relief are great natural ways to help your cat fight UTIs. Another natural remedy is encouraging your cat to drink more. The trick is to make your cat think that drinking more water is their idea (you know how cats can

be). A â&#x20AC;&#x153;pet fountainâ&#x20AC;? constantly spills water into the bowl, encouraging cats to drink more.

Though we often group the two species together for convenience, cats have very different dietary requirements than their canine housemates.

The basic difference is that cats need their food to be at least 30% protein, which is about 5% more than dogs.

This might have something to do with cats being, as Seitz put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;obligate carnivores.â&#x20AC;? In other words, cats must eat meat to be healthy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there are no feline vegetarians. Another must in the ingredients is an amino acid called Taurine. Cats donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce Taurine naturally, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a must in their food.

There is no doubt about the importance of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in our petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet. Other experts featured this issue list good quality pet food among their top recommendations for keeping your pet healthy (see Chiro page 12 and Allergies page 17). Yet whatever food or supplements you provide, keep in mind Seitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; golden rule: One size does not fit all â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one food for every dog.â&#x20AC;?

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Event

Extraordinary exhibit opens this month See Spot Smile!

Also featured is the See Spot Smile! wall, a gallery-quality display featuring funny, fabulous, flirty and funky canines from throughout the community. The elegant display will captivate and tickle visitors throughout the run of the exhibit, and there’s a spot on the wall for your beloved!

All proud owners need to do is get their dog’s photo and info, and a donation of $25 into the folks at the World Forestry Center, along with a note about your pup’s favorite “pet peeve.” If this turns out to be your baby’s 15 minutes of fame, it’s a great way to go. Funds support the Center and Spot’s Spay/Neuter program, and your sweet pet will be admired by countless visitors for months on end. To submit your beauty’s photo, visit worldforestry.org.

Wolf to Woof The Story of Dogs opens Sept. 28 at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park.

Wolf to Woof “sniffs out” the facts on dogs and explores what makes their relationship with humans so unique. Interactive, hands-on exhibits use our familiarity and love of dogs to help explore scientific and biological concepts. Visitors can enter the “howling” area, guess what dogs are saying, test their human noses against a dog’s extraordinary sense of smell, and climb into an avalanche scene to experience first-hand what it’s like to be saved by a search and rescue dog.

Circle the date!

For the first time in history, canines have been invited to World Forestry Center for a fabulous time. It’s Doggie Palooza, and it’s happening Sunday Oct. 19, 10am-5pm. Spot and all our friends will be on site, and we hope you will be too!

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et me introduce myself, I am Tucker and I am the brother of Sir Ruckus! As you can see I am also an English Bulldog, which automatically makes me a man about town!

I saw Ruckus had this cool gig and I thought to my self, “Self’, you can explore too!” So here we go! Welcome to the first trip on the town with Tucker.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed pawing it!

So here’s my backstory. I was a rescue for my family, and boy are they lucky to have found me! I now spend my time holding down their couch and overseeing the pup called Ruckus.

Our Mom takes good care of us and she takes us to the most amazing places. The people who pet us and give us treats are always so nice that I have to tell you about them. I am a little older, they think about four, but aren’t really sure. Mom wanted to make sure she knew exactly what to do for me so recently she went to an aging pet seminar. We Bullys tend to age a bit quicker than most so she wanted to make sure she knew what to watch for. Besides that, our sister Libby is now nine, and is starting to make her way into the senior category.

Dr. Wickander at Cornell Road Veterinary Hospital led the class, presenting TONS of useful information. So much that SPOT decided to devote an entire future edition to the issue of aging pets (Nov. 2008). Until

it prints, please keep these few things in mind. Make sure you are feeding us the best food you can afford, keep our coats groomed and let us exercise every day. Just like humans we need our brains turned on. . . play a little game of hide and seek or take us to a place we haven’t ever been so we can explore. As much as we sometimes don’t like the doctor, we have to go regularly, and we have to do those shots to keep us healthy. And don’t forget about ticks and fleas! Man they itch, and we can’t stand it! If you do these things for us, we promise to live as long as we can for you. Remember, you don’t want your couch to up and move because we weren’t there to hold it down!

Watch for me around town! I plan on exploring every nook and cranny of this great state, Heck, the entire Northwest!

If you see us (Ruckus and I generally roll together), please stop and tell us hello. And if you know of a pet-friendly place, let us know because we might not have heard of it yet!

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Health + Wellness

CHIROPRACTIC CARE with Dr. Mandeville Jake Faris • Spot Magazine Molly became Dr.

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r. Mary Mandeville discovered the then relatively unknown practice of chiropractic medicine in the 1980s when she suffered an injury while working as an instructor at Outward Bound. The recommended treatment was simple bed rest, but the active doctor wasn’t having any of that. Setting out to find healing treatment with minimal downtime led her to a chiropractor. The experience opened her eyes, and eventually led her to obtain a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Minnesota. The long-ago patient became a practicing chiropractor, seeing patients in an office in downtown Portland.

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Molly, an adorable black Lab mix, entered Dr. Mandeville’s life in 1993, on the last day she was available for adoption. Things were fine with Molly until one day when she was struck by a car and injured in the chest area.

The force of the impact wasn’t significant enough to cause any obvious trauma, but suddenly Molly couldn’t move her front leg. After inconclusive tests, Dr. Mandeville suspected nerve damage. She tried everything to fix Molly’s leg. “I didn’t want to give up,” she says. After a year of various treatments Molly’s leg had atrophied beyond recovery, and she became one of the intrepid members of the tripod club.

From her experience as a human Mandeville’s first chiropractor, Mandeville knew that the stress of Molly’s body performing with patient, and soon, more three legs what was intended to be done followed. She started with the support of four would soon cause getting funny looks problems. She looked but couldn’t find from other profesanyone qualified in animal chiropractic to help with the noticeable curve developing sionals in her building in Molly’s spine.

Taking matters into her own hands, when her four-legged Dr. Mandeville enrolled in Options for clientele began visiting Animals, one of few animal chiropractic her downtown office. courses in the country. During the 120hour program the doctor noticed how motivated the other students were. “No one had to be there,” she says.

Molly became Dr. Mandeville’s first patient, and soon, more followed.

She started getting funny looks from other professionals in her building when her four-legged clientele began visiting her downtown office. “The attorneys would look at me sideways,” she says with a smile.

By 1999, when Dr. Mandeville opened Molly’s Pals in her present location, she was certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. That’s when she started treating animals exclusively (cats, dogs and even horses), and she hasn’t looked back. The number of qualified animal chiropractors has grown since Molly’s accident in the mid-‘90s, and now people are starting to seek the same level of care for their pets that they expect for themselves.

Before you rush out to the nearest animal chiropractor, there are a few things Dr. Mandeville would like you to know. The State of Oregon does not require a chiropractor to complete any training or formal certification before practicing on animals. The only protection the law provides is a requirement that a non-veterinarian (chiropractor, masseuse, etc) must obtain a written referral from a veterinarian before practicing on an animal.

This is why it’s so important to learn about a chiropractor’s certification and training. You can double-check by contacting the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, which maintains a complete list of certified chiropractors.

When discussing the benefits of chiropractic treatment, Dr. Mandeville stresses that it’s not

their lives, and it is with them that her passion for veterinary care really shines. “I just love old dogs,” she says. While discussing a patient’s

Dr. Mandeville it’s not about keeping them going for as long as possible, but “as well as possible.”

Many of Dr. Mandeville’s patients are in the autumn of their lives, and it is with them that her passion for veterinary care really shines.

“I just love old dogs,” she says.

essential to the pet’s treatment.

This initial communication lays the groundwork for future collaboration. “I think it makes a better team,” says the doctor.

Many of Dr. Mandeville’s patients are in the autumn of

condition, Dr. Mandeville doesn’t even utter some of the oft-spoken catchphrases like “quality of life” or “longevity.” Instead she uses words like “grace.” “If chiropractic can add even 10% to the grace of their old age. . . I just love it,” she says. For

As a pet owner, there are steps you can take before your dog or cat needs chiropractic care.

“I would love to see people come before that,” says the doctor. With dogs that like to play one kind of game, like fetch or Frisbee, Dr. Mandeville urges owners to alternate their activities so they aren’t putting the same stress on the same joints every day. In the event a dog

begins showing signs of joint or muscle pain (or even chronic nausea, which can be a sign of a brain or spinal injury), “early intervention is one of the best things we can do for the long, healthy life for our critters.”

As for Dr. Mandeville’s succinct recipe for healthy dogs? “Good food, exercise, love, and then health care.”

When Dr. Mandeville adopted Molly that day at the Multnomah Animal Shelter she didn’t see herself winding up as an animal chiropractor. But today you can hear the wonder in her voice as she considers her life. “It might have been Molly’s agenda. It was never my agenda, but I love what I do. I’m not sorry!”

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amra Johnson of Auburn, Wash, says it was when their family brought home a dog that the idea for a healthy dog treat business was born. Visiting a major retailer for supplies, Tamra, her husband, and sons ages 10 and 12, could not decide on dog food. There were so many different brands, she

says, and while they were all labeled healthy, there was little insight to be had as to what many of the ingredients actually were.

Soon they were educating themselves on pet food through the Internet. After learning about the manufacturing process and common ingredients, Johnson says they chose a brand they were comfortable with.

Then came time for obedience training. The Johnsons wanted Roxie to have rewards that were healthy and fun, and once again found themselves up against choices they weren’t completely thrilled with. So they began a website offering pet health information, and products that their research deemed healthy. It wasn’t long before requests for homemade treats started coming in. “So we added a bakery line,” says Johnson.

“As we continued to learn about dog products,” says Johnson, “we

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“Our number-one concern is the health of our customers’ learned about the unhealthy effects pets,” says Johnson. “Second, of gluten grains, including wheat. we want to create products that Research indicates that dogs have are fun and help build bonds with a difficult time digesting these sticky our furry friends. We have many substances, which can even block customers that use the bakery absorption of important nutrients. cookies for parties and as rewards That’s when we decided to use only for dog sporting events. I should non-gluten products in our treats and also mention that we work hard only carry products without wheat, to support charities that align with corn or soy.” our business philosophy with free products and donations.”

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Protein sources are often listed as Distinctive Dog accepts orders “meal” or “by-products.” large and small. A shelf-life of two All of Distinctive Dog’s bakery treats weeks is guaranteed, but most contain only human-grade ingre- treats last longer. Unless you plan dients — including organic peanut to freeze some, though, Johnson butter, liver powder, potato and rice recommends ordering quantities flour, eggs, vanilla and carob. When to be eaten while fresh. Still, they they started, many ingredients were can and do deliver large orders purchased from a local health food and custom shapes. store. On the No list? Wheat, corn, Her vision for the future? “To soy, molasses, or artificial preserva- continue creating new variettives. They also refrain from colorful ies of treats and spreading the toppings including sprinkles heavy word about healthy pet products in sugar or coloring. Treats are pre- and organizations that protect served with vitamin E. dogs,” says Johnson.

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met Pam Alexander on one of the hottest days of the year at Iron Mutt Coffee Company in Beaverton to talk about her practice, StillPoint BodyTalk in Forest Grove, and how she’s using this form of alternative medicine to help both humans and companion animals.

Alexander explains that BodyTalk combines Western and Eastern medical knowledge and techniques to connect the body’s systems to address issues that aren’t necessarily obvious. Rooted in the principle that the human body innately works to heal itself, she describes BodyTalk as a way of “bringing the body back into balance.”

While she’s been practicing BodyTalk for “about five years,” Alexander is no stranger to alternative methods of healing. She studied at the Reiki School of Massage, reaching Reiki Master level. Then, about six years ago, she attended a lecture on BodyTalk and was intrigued with its blend of Eastern and Western techniques.

180 hours of work, not including study time, which Alexander remembers as hard but necessary. In her words, “To facilitate changes in the energy of the body you have to know about the physiological sciences of the body.”

As an advanced BodyTalk practitioner Alexander uses with ease words like energy and kinesiology and quantum physics. These concepts might sound a little strange to ears not familiar with alternative medicine, but that’s the great thing about working on pets: they don’t care about words, they just want to feel better.

While Alexander practices mostly on humans, she was inspired by her cat Tucker to try BodyTalk on fourleggeds. Finding Tucker lethargic, she decided to try some techniques she’d learned. As she put it, the results were “so great that [she] started practicing on other pets.”

Since Tucker, Alexander has treated dogs, cats, horses, a goat and two birds (one a “giant cockatiel”). Though her human patients often schedule regular, ongoing sessions, the pets that come through “It’s not a replacement for going to the her door are often doctor, but it is a great complement to seeking help with specific maladies. medical treatment and it always Alexander is careful helps the patient heal faster.” to say that BodyTalk isn’t a mystical cure— Pam Alexander, StillPoint BodyTalk all, but its results are sometimes surprisThe road to becoming a certiing.

“It’s not a replacement for going fied practitioner required more to the doctor,” she says, “but it is a than attending a few lectures. To prepare for testing — both written great complement to medical treatand oral — Alexander took the ment and it always helps the patient two core courses twice and pored heal faster.”

A member of Spot’s family, Mickie over the required medical material for about a year. The International Aerne, says she learned about StillBodyTalk Association (IBA) also Point BodyTalk “a couple of years requires another 50-60 hours of ago.” As a sufferer of fibromyalgia documented practice sessions for Aerne was intrigued by the idea of certification. That adds up to about BodyTalk, but also a little wary of

BodyTalk alternative medicines. Aerne had already tried acupuncture and says, “it didn’t really do much for me.” She says she went into her first session with Pam Alexander “not believing in it,” and that “sometimes I still question if it’s real.” About one thing she’s clear: she describes her sessions with Alexander as “the ultimate in relaxation, and always helpful.”

It was Alexander’s success in treating Aerne that brought up the issue of her English Bulldog, Ruckus. According to Aerne, even after three treatments of antibiotics “he always had a runny nose.” She

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Everybody’s talking about. . . took Ruckus in for one session with Alexander and his runny nose went away. And it’s never come back.

If you’re interested in trying BodyTalk for yourself or your pet, Alexander is happy to see you together. She is a member of the Forest Grove Healing Arts Network and practices in an office she shares with Kim MorleyFranklin, a licensed massage therapist, at 2318 Pacific Ave. in Forest Grove. Contact Alexander at pam@stillpointbodytalk.com or 503.809.9581.

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out very, very early in my career.” So she headed to Ohio State University for a master’s of science degree specializing in dermatology.

How Dr. Randall wound up in our neck of America is a tale involving a very special dog. Trying Portland on for size years ago, the doctor bounced every two weeks from a practice in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic in Beaverton, and back again. It was during this time she met a sweet black Lab named Suka.

Thanks to pharmaceutical advertising everyone knows how allergies affect humans. And while many of the same agents can cause allergic reactions in pets and people, the symptoms are different. Where humans sneeze and cough, animals get itchy. In fact, says Dr. Randall, many of her cases involve treating sleeplessness — in humans. She often sees dogs suffering from allergies not because they’re chewing and scratching, but “because [the owners] can’t sleep at night.”

That itchy dog may not have fleas — pets have allergies, too

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r. Amy Randall spent her first year as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at a general practice in Fredicksburg, Virginia.

It was there she realized that while she knew “a little bit of everything,” she was “constantly” sending her patients to specialists “because that’s how they would get the care they needed,” she says.

Randall decided she wanted to be the one providing that specialty care, so she went back to school.

After a two-year internship at Mississippi State University — studying more about internal veterinary medicine and dermatology — she chose dermatology as her specialty. Because of the high mortality rates in internal veterinary medicine Randall concluded, “I would have burnt

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Suka was a member of a young, growing human family who sought out Dr. Randall. Treatment options for a pet’s allergies are similar to humans, including steroids. And while they treat the symptoms, Dr. Randall avoids such superficial treatments; the hazards outweigh the benefits. Steroids like prednisone are used to control itching, but “are

While many of the same agents can cause allergic reactions in people and pets, the symptoms are different. Where humans sneeze and cough, animals get itchy. In fact, says Dr. Randall, many of her cases involve treating for sleeplessness — in humans.

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detrimental to the liver and kidneys. . . and it’s not very good for animals or even people to be on steroids long-term because of the serious side effects,” the doctor says. Instead of treating the symptoms, Randall goes after the root cause of the allergies.

The first step she takes is to change the pet’s diet to see if there is a reaction to the food he or she is eating. After about a month on the new diet, Randall conducts a skin test — just like human doctors do — to check for “about 60 different allergens, specific plants and molds.”

In Suka’s case she found the Lab had both food and environmental allergies.

Using the information from the skin test, Dr. Randall engineers a serum using the actual pollens and other agents causing the allergies.

She uses the serum in a controlled and gradual way, to expose the

Dr. Randall’s Simple Steps for Allergy-free Dogs: When it comes to good pet health and allergies, Dr. Randall recommends some easy ways to avoid allergic reactions.

• Feed your pet quality food — watch out for wheat, corn, or soy grains. Pets are also sensitive to proteins from beef & chicken. Keeping it simple is best.

• Bathing is another simple step that can reduce contact with allergens. “A lot of my dogs I institute weekly bathing using an oatmeal-based shampoo,” says the doctor.

• Beware of common household allergens like down comforters and pillows and wool. For cats: “natural” grain-based litter (like corn or wheat).

• For temporary relief from moderate reactions, over-the-counter antihistamines can do the trick, but consult with your veterinarian.

If these simple steps aren’t working, and your furry friends are chewing on their paws, itching constantly or in some way being made miserable by allergies (or they’re keeping you up at night) visit a veterinary dermatologist and get them (and you) the treatment they need.

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patient to the bothersome allergens. “It’s actually kind of homeopathic because we’re exposing them to minute amounts of allergens to desensitize them,” she says. This is precisely what Suka’s family was considering when they suggested to Dr. Randall that they might instead find Suka a new home.

Though re-homing an allergic dog isn’t usually the first option, Dr. Randall considers it a viable treatment in extreme circumstances. “Not only is [treating allergies] emotionally taxing for some people, it can be financially taxing as well.” Randall is fanatical about getting her patients the care they need, so in challenging situations she’s willing to think outside the box when considering treatment options. In Suka’s case he needed a new home where his treatment could be given priority, and, Dr. Randall thought, “It would be neat to have a dog if I stay in Portland.”

During her two-week rotations in Beavcrton, the doctor took on Suka as well, taking him to work, bonding.

The experiment went well. Now Randall practices veterinary dermatology in Portland full-time. The not-quite eight-year-old Suka is now her forever companion, often tagging along to the clinic where he has achieved mascot status.

Other Services at Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic • Cytology: a test used to diagnose bacterial or yeast infections in the ear or skin.

• Skin Biopsies: surgical removal of a small area where the skin may be irritated for examination by a trained dermatohistopathologist (say that three times fast!).

• Laser Surgery: surgical removal of masses from the skin or ear while avoiding anesthetics and speeding recovery time.

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OO HOO! Health and wellness, my favorite subjects!

I thought I’d let you in on a few things that are bulldog approved!

Ever since I came home I’ve been just a ‘little’ special to my mom. She spoils me sometimes, and here are some of the wonderful things I can’t live without!

When it comes to food she doesn’t skimp — I eat good stuff. Could be chicken, turkey, beef or buffalo she pulls out of the fridge. Thanks to Jim at Darwin’s Natural Pet Products she’s hooked on raw food, and even though it has vegetables, and no kid is supposed to like them, I love it! My sister Libby is getting older and a little picky about her food, but she tolerates those vegetables right along with me.

In fact we ‘RACE’ to see who can get to the bottom of the bowl quickest. My dad says he enjoys not having to pick up after me so much, too! What does that mean anyway — I don’t leave stuff layin’ around!

Mom says no meal is complete without something sweet at the end. I have to agree, and I LOVE that little tub of love she keeps on her desk. Cindy at Bone Jour has a special place in my tummy, I tell ya what. After each meal, or whenever mom cracks the tub, I am right there waiting for ‘just the right size’ bites of peanut butter goodness.

And some of them even have frosting!

Yum! There are even butterfly shapes that mom breaks in half — she claims I gulp and don’t chew; I just say Cindy made those so I would sneak two past mom!

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I know it’s hard to believe, but Bulldogs don’t feel good sometimes and have to go to the doctor. Sometimes though my mom takes me to see Pam Alexander at StillPoint BodyTalk. It sure makes me feel good! She started taking me when I was little and had a runny nose that nothing could fix. After my first visit with Pam chattin’ with my body, Wah Lah! No more runny nose! Ever! So far. She is amazing, and since I approved it even my Mom does it. How cool is that?

When it comes to relaxation, massage is a biggie, and we four-legged types love Rubi Sullivan at Heal Northwest.

Rubi is so gentle, and she rubs just the right spots. Just between you and me I think she wants me — she says I have nice muscles! Truth be told that is fine by me as long as she rubs those muscles after I work hard each day at holding the couch in place!

With all of these things I have a good shot at living a really long time, and that’s good because it’s my job to snore my family to sleep each night! You all should try out my favorite things, and remember to tell them Ruckus sent you so you get extra special treatment!

Don’t forget too, if you have a favorite person, place or thing your pet can’t live without, email me at Ruckus@spotmagazine.net and maybe I can check it out. Even as picky as a Bulldog is, you never know, it could be my favorite!

Smell you soon,

Love Ruckus! © Ruckus Rules, LLC

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ould you know what to do if you arrived home to find your dog or cat lying unconscious? Or if you found them bleeding profusely? How about if your beloved pet was stung by a bee in your absence and experienced an allergic reaction? Or, what if you caught him or her eating something potentially toxic? Just as with people, there are many little things that can happen. And the best protection is preparation.

I felt great after taking the PetSaver Pet First Aid course recently. The highly recommended course is offered

by Colleen Waters of Sit and Stay! Pet Sitting and Howl at the Moon, a gift shop for dog and cat lovers in Vancouver, Wash. Waters is a certified instructor with Pet Tech, the first nationwide training center committed to the first aid care of dogs and cats. I found her to be not only informative and thorough with the subject matter, but also compassionate and engaging. Howl at the Moon presents a cozy, comfortable “conversation-corner” atmosphere for classes.

One of my main reasons for attending was to learn CPR and rescue breathing. Being a pet owner and pet sitter myself for many years, I care for some who are a little older, so I was most grateful for this portion of the seminar. I feel much more prepared to respond in the event the need arises.

Getting your pet’s vitals, checking injury and wellness with a snout-to-tail assessment, putting together a first aid kit, administering medications, and so many other things were covered than I expected. That, along with the textbook, left me feeling the time and money I’d spent was invaluable.

The four-hour session flew by with instruction, demos and hands-on practice using demo and real dogs. One of the live dogs was Shasta, Water’s 12-year-old Lab mix. Shasta is a testament to Water’s teachings on good nutrition, dental care, senior pet care and the human-animal bond.

In addition to providing daily care, love and affection, your best friend depends on you in an emergency. Poisoning, choking, bleeding, burns, shock, heatstroke, seizures and frostbite all can and do happen to beloved pets. Be prepared.

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wimming is increasingly My nine-year-old yellow Lab/ being recommended by vet- Retriever mix Jake and I recently erinarians. The buoyancy of visited Unsinkable Dogs. It officially the water minimizes weight-bearing opened just a few days before, and stress on joints, which helps prevent was still undergoing a few last-minute inflammation, pain and tissue injury. touches. The place was inviting all the The weightlessness of a heated same, and I could tell immediately that pool, coupled with resistance jets, owner Joyce Biethan truly does like provides exercise that loosens tight people as much as she likes dogs. muscles, builds strength, improves Imagine how soothed sore, aging circulation, flexibility and endurance, muscles feel after relaxing in a warm and decreases swelling. tub, how flexible and loose, tension The benefits of swimming your ebbing away. Imagine the sense pooch are many: of peace and weak dogs ease...everything get stronger, smooooothing stiff dogs get out. While Jake more mobile, didn’t exactly reserved pups tell me this, he gain confidence, was definitely and over-enermoving more getic dogs get freely and was — yep! Tired! more serene after his visit.

Gone are the days when there The backstory were few options began about 15 for mobilityyears ago, when impaired dogs Biethan wanted Unsinkable Dogs facilitates (many owners independence for dogs with dis- a Golden like one would concede abilities, helping make them as a friend had. She and euthanize). strong and mobile as possible. knew she wanted We now have the to do Competition option to discover Obedience, even the possibility of gaining strength though she wasn’t entirely sure what for greater independence and ease it entailed. The rest is history. Diving of care for the owner and, in some in with both feet — which tends to be instances, resume full activity, often her nature — Joyce ended up trainsooner than was possible in the ing and showing her Golden through past. three Utility titles and a UDX, plus six Unsinkable Dogs K9 Warm Water Dog World Awards along the way. For Swim Center near Vancouver, Wash. those of you wondering, the classes facilitates independence for dogs with are in levels that require passing disabilities, helping make them as three times before moving up to the strong and mobile as possible. Their next level. Utility is the highest, and mission says that given the right tools, requires the dog to work away from dogs can get stronger and have a high the handler, sometimes on hand signals alone. The UDX requires passing quality of life.

the middle and highest levels on the same day, 10 times.

Early on in her training adventure, Biethan was asked if she wanted to apprentice to teach pet classes. Her initial reaction was no. . . she was shooting to simplify her life. But the next day she decided yes, and unknown to her at the time, that decision launched her into the work that would finally answer the question, “What am I going to be when I grow up?”

Eventually, Biethan ended her career as a Physical Therapist of over 20 years and opened Joyce’s Dog Obedience Services, Inc. in the Seattle area.

Her primary passion is teaching the human-end of the leash how to resolve behavior issues using training rather than punishment.

She mostly sees clients in their homes and in “communities where life happens.” She also enjoys teaching dedicated students how to train their dogs to the Utility level using the techniques of Dawn Jecs and the Choose to Heel Training System, which is correctionfree training all the way through advanced titles In the spring of 2007, Biethan moved to SW Washington. When her 10-year-old Border Collie Mick had knee surgery, she wanted to swim him regularly, but found pools and trained staff in short supply locally. Knowing there were nearly a dozen canine swim facilities operating successfully in the greater Seattle area, Biethan

decided to build one in her new town.

Besides searching for the right pool, Joyce searched for staff with the right attitude. She wanted a team that shared her beliefs about dogs and water, and now has a talented group of four who enjoy dogs and people and understand the many ben-

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efits water work provides.

Their backgrounds and skills are varied; Biethan’s primary interest was that they be able to help dogs get comfortable in the water, have fun and get stronger.

The sessions progress according to the dog’s comfort in the water. When they’re ready, staff help them perform various activities. Sessions range $27$85 based on services and duration. Additional services include water TTouch and Reiki, and soon, even massage. While some animals swim for a few months, others go weekly for life.

So while my beautiful Jake didn’t exactly tell me he’d love to go back to Unsinkable Dogs, given his peaceful appearance after our visit I know we will.

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Grand Opening Dakota Memorial Park Vonnie Harris • Spot Magazine

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hat a great party in Vancouver on Saturday, August 2. It was the ultimate in activities for the two & four-legged, filled with heartfelt emotions, and dogs, dogs, dogs!

Pacific Community Park has been in the works for years, and culminated in the special day-long dedication event.

The park features a picnic shelter, playground, basketball courts, and an extreme sports park, but the most notable and distinctive feature is the eight-acre off-leash area for dogs. This space is a fully fenced enclosure with two double-gated entrances, gravel trails through open lawn and a wooded area, an agility course, benches and drinking fountains. There is even a rinse-off area for the exceptionally dirty canine or the gotta-stay-clean human.

This off-leash playground for dogs exists largely thanks to DOGPAW (Dog Owner’s Group In Loving Memory for Park Access Dakota was born in in Washington), Slovakia July 2002, a local nonprofit and commissioned in advocacy group Vancouver three years committed to later. He became a developing and SWAT dog in July 2006, maintaining and was responsible for safe public off150 narcotics finds and leash dog parks more than 100 susin Clark County. pect captures. He was The only other dubbed Dakota after permanent the department sought dog park in the suggestions from local county is the schoolchildren.

Ross Off-Leash The courage, sacrifice Park, which was and exemplary service built entirely provided by police dogs

by DOGPAW. and their handlers every Both the Ross day play an integral part and Pacific sites in public safety. They are maintained are heroes in the truest by volunteers, sense of the word. with ongoing maintenance funded through

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DOGPAW membership fees and fundraisers.

The most bittersweet and touching moment of the festivities was the dedication ceremony and ribbon-cutting. The off-leash area of the park was named Dakota Memorial Park in honor of K9 Police Officer, Dakota. The five-year old German Shepherd was killed in the line of duty October 22, 2007, while searching for a reportedly armed man in a wooded area. Dakota’s handler, Vancouver Officer Roger Evans, received a plaque honoring Dakota. He spoke briefly and tearfully, fondly remembering his best friend. There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd when he cut the yellow ribbon and officially opened Dakota Memorial Park.

Smiles were everywhere, too, and every mix of dog imaginable ran here and there, through the trees and across the lawns with unbridled joy. Dog lovers were everywhere, checking out vendor booths, watching the Doggie Olympics and Adoption Dog fashion show, and enjoying each other. Activities went well into evening in the other park, including a bicycling contest, free community picnic and skateboarding competition (held in Phase I of the Extreme Sports area of the park). The day wrapped with a concert by Holding On. The party was an absolute perfect beginning for this great new park in East Vancouver, and my four-legged best friends will be visiting again soon. It’s a place we can all be proud of.

Guardians of the Night Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade. I will protect you with my last breath. When all others have left you and the loneliness of the night closes in, I will be at your side.

Together we will conquer all obstacles, and search out those who might wish harm to others. All I ask of you is compassion, and the caring touch of your hands. It is for you that I will unselfishly give my life and spend my nights unrested. Although our days together may be marked by the passing of the seasons, know that each day at your side is my reward.

My days are measured by the coming and going of your footsteps.

I anticipate them at every opening of the door. You are the voice of caring when I am ill, the voice of authority when I’ve done wrong.

Do not chastise me unduly for I am your right arm, the sword at your side.

I attempt to do only what you bid of me. I seek only to please you and remain in your favor.

Together you and I shall experience a bond only others like us will understand. When outsiders see us together their envy will be measured by their disdain.

I will quietly listen to you and pass no judgment, nor will your spoken words be repeated, I will remain ever silent, ever vigilant, ever loyal. And when our time together is done and you move on in the world, remember me with kind thoughts and tales. For a time we were unbeatable, nothing passed among us undetected.

If we should meet again on another street I will gladly take up your fight. I am a Police Working Dog and together we are guardians of the night.

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ildcat Haven invites everyone to Paws in the Park, its 3rd annual Dog Walk for the Wildcats, Saturday Sept. 20, 10am, at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn. The invite beckons:

All you dogs out there, grab your leashes, start wagging those tails, and tell your people you want to Walk for Wildcats!

Pledge forms are available at wildcathaven.org. Those really in the spirit can even order matching Paws in the Park Tees themselves and their pups. Admission is $20/dog (who can bring 2 people) or without dog: $10/person ($2/ages 12 and younger), $15/couple. The first 50 dogs to register will receive a goody bag including a special WildCat gift, plus yummies and more.

A few special rescue groups will be on site, including those with special-needs pooches, so not only can walkers borrow a dog to walk with, but of course they’re ready for forever loving homes. Walkers can also hang with the pack unaccompanied.

In addition to the walk will be fun activities like face-painting, the Cougar Café, and a costume contest complete with prizes.

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ildCat Haven, based in Sherwood, Ore., began over a decade ago, when founders Michael and Cheryl Tuller answered an ad for a “bobcat/domestic hybrid” kitten, which the breeder assured would be just like a domestic cat only bigger. Bobo joined the family and “became temperamental, possessive, he sprayed everywhere, played too rough, was ruining our house and wasn’t even a year old yet,” say the Tullers.

Desperate for help, they found Shirley Malar, director of Wild Ones in Brush Prairie, Wash., who became a friend and mentor. Malar explained that BoBo was just doing what he was born to do, what did they expect?

The next four years were a crash course in “Wildcats 101” for the Tullers, which led them to their next adventure . . . rescue. They

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learned that breeders were selling wildcats to other naive owners whom, when they got over their heads, had no place for the cats to go. Armed with little more than their newfound knowledge and the desire to educate others and to give ‘throw-away’ wildcats a safe, peaceful home, WildCat Haven was born.

Now, 11 years later, the Tullers’ endeavor continues to grow and thrive, and they continue to learn. “Either captive-born or wild, each cat should be given the respect and dignity they deserve to remain wild at heart,” they say. “They will never experience true freedom, but we’ll keep them safe from neglect & abuse for the rest of their lives. It’s the very least we can do for these incredible animals that ask for so little and deserve so much.”

The sanctuary is currently home to over 40 wildcat rescues, and is run entirely by volunteers and the founding directors. Fundraising is critical for the organization, which is growing and working hard to build larger enclosures that emulate a natural environment.

Routine costs include housing, food, health care, fencing, building materials and labor. There is always a need for volunteers.

With a motto, “Making a Difference, One Rescue at a Time,” the Tullers’ say, “We’ve been told, ‘You can’t save them all,’ “but we can certainly make a difference to the cats that do come into our lives and hearts.”

Here’s one WildCat Haven success story, shared here in the Tuller’s words, that really tells the tale.

MEET LEO By the time he arrived at our sanctuary at just 8 weeks of age, Leo had already been bought and sold two times to private owners who wanted him as a household “pet.” One of the private owners had small children.

Quickly realizing a Cougar cub doesn’t make a good pet, Leo’s existing owners wanted to get rid of him — any way possible. By this time, an improper diet and the stress of bouncing between homes was taking its toll on little Leo. His health was deteriorating and no one wanted him.

Upon learning of Leo’s situation, WildCat Haven immediately took steps to rescue him. He arrived at the sanctuary severely malnourished — to the point where his whiskers were breaking off and his fur was falling out. He was all “eyes and ears” and we loved him.

To our relief, Leo’s veterinary examination revealed that, aside from being anemic, his other tests were normal. All he needed was a proper diet for a growing Cougar cub and lots of loving care.

Over the next year, we watched this scruffy, precocious little cub grow into the magnificent Cougar he is today. Quite the charmer, Leo routinely chirps and purrs at the volunteers when he’s not playing with his Cougar buddy, Cody, another WildCat Haven rescue.

As we continue with our mission, we hope that the number of “Leo rescues” will begin to decline. Until then, we will do whatever we can to help these precious cats who were never meant to be pets.

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family and furry folk, including a celebration of Spot’s 2008 Cover Model winner, and all who participated in the Search. Also in the mix will be local pet-friendly Second Chance Companions, organizations. The Morse Ranch a nonprofit pet adoption/rescue Dog Park will be open for all to agency in Vancouver, is seeking enjoy. volunteers. Helping hands can make a difference from home, The October issue of Spot, or by helping at adoption events. featuring everything pet in the Opportunities to help include Willamette Valley region, will be phone work, grant-writing, hot off the press just in time for fostering cats/dogs, or any special the celebration. In addition to area of expertise a volunteer may stories highlighting area pet pros, bring. Hours are flexible, and as the cover will featuring the winner little as one hour per week can of the 2008 Cover Model Search make a difference. Wish you for the area, and snapshots of all could save them all? Second contenders inside.

Chance says, “Please help us save them one by one.” For details or to apply, visit sccpets.com, or call Everclear does it 360.687.4569. for Indigo Rescue In its first Portland-area performance in over a year, Spot celebrates Everclear will perform its first-ever Willamette Valley all-acoustic concert Sunday, Sept. friends 21, to benefit Indigo Rescue.

Sneakin’ Out will open the show Calling all friends of Spot! at 7pm at The Wonder Ball Room It’s time for the Willamette at 128 NE Russell Ave in Portland.

Valley Celebration! Everyone Gold VIP tickets ($50) include in the Eugene/Springfield and up-front seating, private bar, and surrounding communities is a meet and greet with the band.

General admission $30. A brief silent auction will include: A Taylor Big Baby Acoustic Guitar, an original 8x10 photo of the legendary Andy Warhol, a 2.16carat diamond ring, a portrait sitting for band or human, and one for pet/people.

Indigo Rescue is a nonprofit animal rescue organization that launches and maintains programs to assist county animal shelters.

Details/tickets 503.284.8686 or indigorescue.org.

Some of the proceeds will help develop Oregon Canine invited to join in for a day University (oregoncanineuniversity of family fun and festivities .org) at Indigo Ranch in Vernonia, Saturday, Oct. 4, 11am-3pm, at a 16-acre resort for dogs boasting Morse Ranch Shelter in Eugene. cage-free boarding, training There will be activities for all and seminars (for people). All profits from OCU support rescue efforts of Indigo Rescue. Indigo partners with county shelters by taking animals “out of time,” rehabilitating them in foster

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homes, and placing them in adoptive homes. Indigo also works to provide convenient and practical spay/neuter and many other programs to discourage surrender of companion animals to shelters and increase the likelihood of permanent placement. Efforts include consultation, resources and support.

Attn: Fans of the magic hands

Enlightened pet parents rave about the benefits of massage, and are equally enthusiastic about the services and teachings of Portland’s own Rubi Sullivan of Heal Northwest. Rubi’s popular massage classes for dog owners are happing this month as follows: - Sunday, Sept. 7 at Pup-a-Razzi in Beaverton from 1-2:30. Details/RSVP campdoggietails.com or 503.259.8978.

- Saturday, Sept. 13 at Pet Utopia in Beaverton, 5:30-7.

Details/RSVP petutopia.com or 503.646.5937.

Heal provides dog beds, take-home info and one-onone instruction. You provide prepayment and your pup.

Registration is open ‘til the day before class.

Considering an older kitty?

Many do, for good reason — they’re wonderful! If you or someone you know is

considering adding an older kitty to the family, now’s the time. September is Adopt a Senior Pet Month at Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood, which means low adoption fees for cats over 8. Just $60 includes spay/neuter, FeLV and FIV testing, microchip and registration, FVRCP and leukemia vaccinations, treatment for parasites (fleas, worms), a month’s worth of pet insurance, and supplies. What else could they need? You! (And all your love.)

and cat food to people struggling to feed their pets. This first distribution day launched HSSW’s new Lend a Paw program.

Recognizing the need caused by the struggling economy, HSSW is working to help keep families together by providing an alternative to surrendering animals. “We don’t want people surrendering their pets simply

and all pocket pet (rabbit, bird, hamster, etc) food donations during regular business hours seven days a week.

You Can Benefit

If you need a little extra help this month, stop by on distribution

You can play and lend a hand at the same time

Check the FunPlanner for details on the great events being hosted by HSSW this month. Poker for Pets is Sept. 20, Yappy Hour is Sept. 13, and Doggy Dive is Sept. 27.

Annual breed conformation and obedience event in Eugene

Ask a Trainer offered monthly in Eugene Greenhill Humane Society is presenting Ask a Trainer at Greenhill every month beginning Sept. 6, 11am-2pm.

Featuring Certified Dog Trainer Whiskey - new little Nancy Yamin, owner of Mutts brother to Destry, Spot’s Better, the first Saturday of every July 08 cover Modelmonth, Yamin will be available in the Greenhill lobby to answer with dad, Don James any questions dog owners may have about basic obedience or because they can’t afford to feed behavior modification. Bring them,” says Chuck Tourtillott, your dogs and your questions.

HSSW Executive Director. The next Details green-hill.org. distribution day will be Sunday, Sept. 7, 10am-noon, at Paws Helping struggling and Claws Thrift Store, 13898 families keep pets’ NE 28th St. (in the Burton area).

Details 360.823.0421. tummies full Last month the Humane Society for SW Washington employees and volunteers distributed 1,213 lbs. of dog

day to pick up free pet food for your animal companions. Food is distributed first come, first served. For future dates, visit southwesthumane.org.

The Emerald Classic Cluster, Eugene Kennel Club & McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Club’s four-day all-breed conformation & obedience shows, are held the first Thursday-Sunday of September each year. This year’s events take place Sept. 4-7 at the Lane County Fairgrounds. continued next page

You Can Help

HSSW is now accepting unopened cat, dog, puppy, kitten

ANIMAL LAW • dog bites/ animal attacks • animal injury or death • veterinary malpractice • estate planning/ pet trusts

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Greenhill Humane Society will be on site daily, presenting information on its programs, services and adoptables. Details eugenekennelclub.org.

Portrait fundraiser boosts Q Center Photographer Donna Dunaif is hosting a Dog Days of Summer Photography Fundraiser for Q Center Saturday, Sept. 6, 10am2pm, at the center at 69 SE Taylor in Portland. $20 gets you a 4x6 printed on site, and the satisfaction of boosting the center. Details donnadunaifphotography.com or 503.282.2967.

What’s the Q Center? A nonprofit whose mission is to increase the visibility of and connection within Portland’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning (LGBTQ) community.

The center builds public awareness and support, and celebrates LGBTQ diversity through art, culture, and programming. The center was created to provide a safe, welcoming place for LGBTQ programs, events, meetings and resources. Learn more about Q Center at pdxqcenter.org.

Celebrating the Angels among us Zootoo.com, the social “petworking” and news site for pet lovers created by Richard Thompson, former CEO of Meow Mix, has launched the Zootoo.com Angels program to recognize pet pros such as vets, groomers and pet store owners, who give back to their community by helping needy animals and shelters.

Under the new program, shelter managers award “Angel” status to pet professionals who contribute time and resources to their shelter; Zootoo.com users can identify “Angels” by the Angel wings icon

accompanying their listing in the Zootoo.com pet service directory. Or, a list of all Angels is accessible by clicking the Angel wings icon on the home page.

“We are thrilled to launch the Zootoo.com ‘Angels’ program,” says Thompson. “. . . Everyone wins. The shelters and animals get badly needed help; shelter owners have the opportunity to publicly thank the professionals who generously contribute their time and talents; the community has the opportunity to know who the ‘Angels’ are when deciding whom to patronize.”

Wanted: Keeshond, Alaskan Malamute, and Samoyed samples The AKC Canine Health Foundation and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals have funded a study to determine breed-specific reference intervals for thyroid hormone concentrations in samples from healthy pure-bred dogs.

Hypothyroidism is diagnosed by measuring the concentration of thyroid hormones in serum. These values are then compared to a reference interval based on values from normal dogs, generally without regard to breed. In some breeds (Greyhound, for instance), normal, healthy dogs have thyroid hormone concentrations that do not ‘fit’ with the general thyroid hormone reference intervals. Rebecca Davies, PhD, from the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, is conducting the study and is seeking Keeshond, Alaskan Malamute, and Samoyed volunteer participants. To learn more, call 919.334.4010 or 888.682.9696.

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huge popularity. And many are entering the companion contest that gives all dog lovers a chance to win a trip to Pasadena and an appearance on the Natural Balance float in the 2009 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Winners also receive a year’s supply of Natural Balance Pet Food.

Each week, Natural Balance premieres a new “shopisode” on www.cbsstore.com. Each segment features Dick and Jimmy Van Patten, along with many contestants from Greatest American Dog. Shopisodes combine original content and Greatest American Dog footage to showcase Natural Balance brands — started in July with Natural Balance’s Potato and Duck Formula from its L.I.D.-Limited Ingredient Diet formulas line of dog foods. Details cbsstore.com or naturalbalanceinc.com.

Warm Weather Tips For Your Pet With Oregon cities scorching of late, the Oregon Humane Society issued a reminder that furry loved ones often fare worse in heat than people. In fact, without shade, a pet can overheat, become ill, and even die in a short time.

Here are a few simple tips for keeping them cool • keep water bowls full of cool, fresh water • provide shaded areas • use a misting hose to create a cool spot outside • give ‘em a kiddy pool to splash and play in • exercise/walk in the cool of the morning or dusk — not during the heat of the day • do not leave pets unattended outside when it’s hot – keep them inside • leave pets at home during errands

• The inside of a car heats up FAST. On an 85˚ day, a car’s interior temp can hit 120˚ in 20 minutes, even with windows cracked. For trucklovers: Metal truck beds can burn pet’s pads. Keep the pup in the cab, in a secure crate, or leave him home in a cool place.

• Pets should only be in the yard if there’s plenty of shade and water. Light-colored pets sunburn — check with your veterinarian about sunblock.

• Symptoms of heatstroke could include restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, lack of appetite, dark tongue, vomiting, and lack of coordination. Contact your veterinarian.

•If your animal is overcome by heat exhaustion, immediately immerse or spray the animal with cool running water (NOT COLD — that can cause shock) continuously until body temperature drops.

Give your pet water to drink and consult your veterinarian immediately. If concerned about another’s pet’s safety, contact your local police.

Details oregonhumane.org.

I may no longer be a kitten…

…but I need a home, too.

Adult cats need homes — even during “kitten season.”

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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 888-311OTTO (6886).

WRITERS Spot is growing! We are always considering talented writers. The budget is humble but growing. The readership is passionate and the standard is high. If interested, please PHOTOGRAPHY send letter of intro (especially your areas of interest/expertise in pets), along with two DONNA DUNAIF PHOTOGRAPHY samples to: publisher@spotmagazine.net. Soulful Portraits of Pets & Their People.

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ADOPTION / RESCUE Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . . . . . 25 Oregon Ferret Shelter . . . . . . 26 ATTORNEYS Scott Beckstead . . . . . . . . . . . 23 BOARDING Airpet Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cooper Mountain Kennels . . . 13 CREMATION / MEMORIALS Dignified Pet Services . . . . . . 13 Family Animal Services . . . . . 19 EVENTS Paws Across Portland . . . . . . 14 See Spot Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Wolf to Woof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 GROOMING / DOG WASH Aussie Pet Mobile . . . . . . . . . 23 Doggy Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Portland Pampered Pets . . . . 25 Wash ‘n Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 GIFTS / FASHION / SPECIALTY Ballistic Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 BeBop USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Sellwood Dog Supply . . . . . . . 6 Wags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 GROOMING - EUG/SPNG Grooming Dales . . . . . . . . . . . 26 HEALTH & WELLNESS Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic . . . 2 Back on Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dr. Mary Mandeville . . . . . . . . . 8 Unsinkable Dogs . . . . . . . . . . 23

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HOTELS Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PET FOOD / SUPPLIES Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Sellwood Dog Supply . . . . . . . 6 Snowfire Farm — distributor of healthy pet foods . . . . . . 25 Solid Gold Northwest Holistic Products for Pets . 13 PET SITTING Never Alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PET TRANSPORTATION Northwest Pet Express . . . . . . 7 PHOTOGRAPHY Animals Only Photography . . . 9 Alicia Dickerson Four Legged Photo . . . . . . 25 PRODUCTS Ballistic Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 BeBop USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Kennel Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 REAL ESTATE Cascadia Homes . . . . . . . . . . . 2 VETERINARIANS / VET HOSPITALS Best Friends Vet . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cornell Rd Vet Hospital . . . . . . 9 Good Neighbor Vet . . . . . . . . 11 Northwest Vet Services . . . . . 17 Rose City Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 VACATION RENTALS Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Idyllic Beach House . . . . . . . . 27

SEPTEMBER • 2008

6 saturday 1 monday * Adopt a Kitty for Less. Print out CAT’s coupon & receive $15 off normal adoption fees for any cat at the shelter. Available only online at catadoptionteam.org. Good through Sept. 30.

9am — Adoptable Kitties (cats & kittens) from MCAS at Gresham PetsMart during open hours, 9-9 daily.

Adoption counseling available TuesSun, 12-4 pm.

2 tuesday 6pm — Tour Dove. Go behind the scenes at DoveLewis’s main hospital in the Pearl at 1945 NW Pettygrove.

Tour lasts about an hour. RSVP to rsvp@dovelewis.org.

3 wednesday 7:50am — Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS on K103 FM Radio.

4 thursday • The Emerald Classic Cluster, Eugene Kennel Club & McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Club’s 4-day all-breed conformation & obedience shows today-Sunday at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Greenhill will be on site daily with resources, services & adoptables. Details eugenekennelclub.org.

Noon — Pet Loss Support group at DoveLewis, 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland. Details dovelewis.org.

6:30pm — Basic Manners Dog Training class at OHS in Portland. Fun, positive and convenient (class schedules are flexible). Students can attend any class in their level & move up when they’re ready. Intro Class (free) required. $100/1-month unlimited class pass, $185/2-month pass. Details 503.802.6711 or oregonhumane.org/ Behavior.htm.

5 friday 5pm — Yappy Hour at Warren Country Inn in Warren. Great food, music & company ‘til 8.

7pm — Animal Magnetism: Pet TV for Humans, MCAS’s cable TV show airs on Channel 21.

10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio.

Founder & janitor of the award-winning Holistic Pet Center, “The Health Food Store for Pets,” in Clackamas, Ore., Chip studied Canine Nutrition at Cornell U & completed the Pet Nutrition Program at Colorado State U. His live, one-hour show is geared to help you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

10am — Portrait fundraiser for the Q Center, 69 SE Taylor in Portland.

Photographer Donna Dunaif hosts Dog Days of Summer to support the Q Center ‘til 2. $20 gets you a 4x6 & a chance to boost the Q. Details in Fetch, at donnadunaifphotography.com or 503.282.2967.

11am — Adoption Outreach at City Center Cat & Bird Clinic, 354 W.6th Ave., in Eugene ‘til 3. Come meet (and possibly take home) some of Greenhill’s adoptables. Details 541.689.1503.

11am — Ask a Trainer at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Greenhill presents Certified Dog Trainer and owner of Mutts Better, Nancy Yamin, 112 the first Saturday of every month. Ask a Trainer answers questions about basic obedience or behavior modification.

Bring dogs & questions. Details greenhill.org.

11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at Tigard PetsMart ‘til 3 and at Furever Pets, 1902 NE Broadway in Portland, noon-4.

11am — Riverfest at South Waterfront Park ‘til 5 at 3508 SW Moody Ave. Take your pup to PDX Dog Town, part of Riverfest ‘08. Activities include a doggie spa, creativity center, adoptables, live music, food & drinks, and a raffle.

Doggie costume contest at 11:30am with prizes from LexiDog Boutique. The first 100 dogs will receive a free doggie bag courtesy of Hotel Monaco. Details oregonhumane.org.

Noon — Adoptable Kittens from MCAS foster care at Clackamas Petco ‘til 3.

MCAS will be at Riverfest with adoptable dogs 11-5.

Noon — Looking for Feline Love? CAT adoption counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores, including Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville & Washington Square, noon-4 today & Sunday. Details catadoptionteam.org.

12:30pm — Problem Pooch class at Oregon Humane Society in Portland.

Group discussions led by an OHS behavior specialists for those entering or considering pet parenthood. Details

oregonhumane.org. Offered again Sept.

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7 sunday 9am — Annual Ride for the Paws half-day motorcycle ride to benefit the animals at OHS. The ride starts at Wingman, and ends with an ice cream social at OHS. All riders get a free Ride for the Paws t-shirt and an OHS lapel pin. Details/RSVP oregonhumane.org.

10am — Free Pet Food for Families in Need. The Lend a Paw program of the Humane Society for SW Washington is working to help keep families together by providing an alternative to surrendering animals. First come, first served, 10-noon at the Paws and Claws Thrift Store, 13898 NE 28th St. (in the Burton area), Vancouver. Details 360.823.0421 or southwesthumane.org. You Can Help!

HSSW is accepting un-opened cat, dog, puppy, kitten and all pocket pet (rabbit, bird, hamster, etc) food donations during business hours, seven days a week.

10:30am — T-Touch for Dogs workshop at OHS. Spend quality time with your dog & improve his/her health too. Tellington Touch is a relaxation method based on light touch, beneficial to health care and training. Can help with excessive barking, chewing, leash pulling, jumping, aggression, shyness, nervousness, car sickness, and age-related health issues. Cost $65-$40. Details oregonhumane.org.

Noon — The Cat Food Bank is open ‘til 2:30 at CAT in Sherwood. The food bank provides cat food for owners in financial need.

1pm — Heal Northwest’s Rubi Sullivan presents Massage Class for Dog Owners at Pup-A-Razzi in Beaverton. Heal provides dog beds, take-home info and one-on-one instruction. You provide prepayment and your pup. Registration open ‘til the day before class.

Details/RSVP campdoggietails.com or 503.259.8978.

10 wednesday 7:50am — Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS on K103 FM Radio.

11 thursday 9am — Pet Loss Support group at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Details dovelewis.org.

12 friday 5pm — Eugene Celebration in downtown Eugene through Sunday. Annual community celebration & civic event featuring bands and performers from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The 3-day festival attracts more than 40,000 attendees each year. Greenhill Humane Society will march in the parade Saturday at 9:30am, plus be a part of the Community Causeway Saturday (11-7) & Sunday (11-6). The Causeway is devoted to nonprofit, charitable and advocacy organizations. Fri. 5-midnight, Sat. 11-midnight, Sun. 11-6.

13 saturday 8am — Going to the Dogs Festival at Main City Park in Gresham ‘til 3. The family event benefiting Project Pooch & MetroEast Community Media features a fun walk, doggy games & contests, kids activities, canine good citizen training, microchipping & vendors. Details mctv.org.

8am — Wild Life Live Photography class for adults (ages 16-adult) at the Oregon Zoo. The animals of Wild Life Live are Zoo performers. Both beautiful & well trained, the models include eagles, hawks, parrots, owls & more. Cost $65/zoo members, $75/nonmembers.

Details/RSVP 503.220.2781 or oregonzoo.org.

9am — Westie Walk. Hundreds of “Westies” (West Highland Terriers) take their owners to Wallace Park in Northwest Portland for a walk and lots of attention. Everybody breaks at the midway point to take time for snacks, water, and a little mingling. (Dogs who are friends of Westies also welcome.)

Registration at 9am, the walk starts at Wallace Park, NW 25th & Raleigh, at 10. The halfway point will be lots of fun — it’s at event sponsor’s shop, The Hip Hound.

10am — Adoptable Dogs from MCAS at Lake Oswego Petco ‘til noon. The Red Lizard Running club will take the dogs for a jog today, too!

10am — Going to the Dogs Festival at Easthill Church in Gresham. MCAS adoptable dogs and lots of fun activities.

10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio.

Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

Noon — Adoptable Kittens from MCAS foster care Clackamas Petco ‘til 3.

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Noon — Looking for Feline Love? CAT adoption counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores noon-4 today & tomorrow.

Noon — Looking for Some Bunny to Love? One is looking for you! Meet them, and their wonderful Rabbit Advocates, at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton ‘til 3. The Advocates are devoted to rabbit rescue & welfare.

Their events are fun, informative — even beautifying! They’ll clip your bunny’s nails too! (Donations appreciated.) Details adoptarabbit.org.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Cat’s Meow at 35th & Hawthorne in Portland ‘til 4.

12:30pm — Finicky Feline class at Oregon Humane Society in Portland.

Group discussions led by an OHS behavior specialists for those entering or considering pet parenthood. Details oregonhumane.org.

1pm — Heal Northwest’s Rubi Sullivan presents Massage Class for Dog Owners at PetUtopia in Beaverton. Heal provides dog beds, take-home info and one-on-one instruction. You provide prepayment and your pup. Registration open ‘til the day before class. Details/RSVP petutopia.com or 503.646.5937.

3pm — Yappy Hour in Vancouver ‘til 7 at the English Estate Winery, “the biggest little winery in America,” at 17806 SE First St. $20 donation includes glass of wine, tasty treats & live entertainment by local artists Jon Hecox & Jeanne Walker. Details southwesthumane.org.

14 sunday 10am —

Spot’s 1st annual Poker Run. All motorcycles, vehicles welcome. One hand $10, 2 hands $15. Door & cash prizes for high and low hand.

Registration at 10, depart Bethany Pet Clinic in Portland at 11, arrive at Indigo Rescue in Vernonia at 2 for fun & BBQ! All proceeds benefit animal rescue efforts. Join us!

Noon — Adoptable Dogs from MCAS at Salty’s Dog Shop, 3741 N. Mississippi Ave. in Portland ‘til 3.

12:30pm — Shy Dog class at OHS. Learn techniques to build confidence & good manners and how your behavior affects your dog in positive & negative ways. Take home tools to handle your dog’s fears in a positive way. For people only; please leave shy dogs home. Cost $45; details/RSVP oregonhumane.org.

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1pm — Memorial Art Community Workshop at DoveLewis in the Pearl.

Families 1-2:30, ages 16-adult 3-4: 30. Art therapist and certified grief counselor Enid Traisman, MSW facilitates. The event is free, but you do need to RSVP: dovelewis.org/giftshop.

Offered the 2nd Sunday every month.

1pm — Pacific PugFest, Pacific Pug Rescue’s 1st fall fundraiser ‘til 5 at Dogs Dig It Daycare, 1132 SE Salmon in Portland. Details dogsdigit.net.

15 monday 7pm — Pet Loss Support group at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Details dovelewis.org.

16 tuesday 9am — Senior Safari at the Oregon Zoo ‘til 3. Admission & train rides free for seniors & their companions.

Refreshments, petting zoo, animal talks, live music & entertainment by seniors. Details 503.226.1561 or oregonzoo.org.

17 wednesday 7:50am — Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS on K103 FM Radio.

6pm — Tour Dove. Go behind the scenes at DoveLewis’s main hospital in the Pearl at 1945 NW Pettygrove.

Tour lasts about an hour. RSVP to rsvp@dovelewis.org.

7pm — Pet Loss Support group at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Details dovelewis.org.

18 thursday 7pm — Pet Loss Support group at DoveLewis at 10564 SE Washington (next to Mall 205) in SE Portland.

Details dovelewis.org.

19 friday 7pm — OHS Adoption Outreach at the U of Portland’s Women’s Soccer Game (vs. U of Florida).

20 saturday * Dogtoberfest at Lucky Lab Brew Pub on Hawthorne. Bring your dirty dogs to the Lucky Lab and DoveLewis, the Lab and friends promise they’ll send them home squeaky clean. Look closely — you may see a local celebrity doing the dirty work! While the pup gets a scrub, you can kick back and enjoy lunch, a live band and a refreshing beverage.

All proceeds benefit the DoveLewis Animal Blood Bank.

10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio.

Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

11am — Adoptable Dogs from MCAS at Gresham Farmers Market ‘til 2. Today noon-3, MCAS will have adoptable kittens in foster care at Clackamas Petco.

11am — Responsible Dog Ownership Day at Shute Park in Hillsboro ‘til 3.

The Hillsboro Police Dept. presents local vets, clubs, shelters & pet stores offering vaccinations, microchipping & licensing at discount prices. Dogs can also test their skills with pro trainers, learn to play flyball, and enjoy lots of fun activities.

Noon — Looking for Feline Love? CAT adoption counselors are on site at local PetsMart stores noon - 4 today & tomorrow.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at LexiDog in the Pearl ‘til 3.

5pm — Yappy Hour at The Varsity Bar & Grill in Scappoose. Great food, music & company ‘til 8.

6pm — Poker for Pets hosted by Humane Society for SW Washington. $25 donation/player, $5/spectator benefits HSSW. Space for players is limited; Call today to RSVP: 360.573.0667.

21 sunday Noon — Taking It Easy - Relaxation Class for Dogs & People. Remaining calm in a range of situations is a must for well-behaved dogs. It’s easier to train your dog if you are calm yourself.

Caroline Spark, CPDT, CDBC covers signals that your dog is stressed, how your own body language affects your dog and more. Cost $75/with dog, $55/without. Details/RSVP oregonhumane.org.

7pm — Everclear Concert to benefit Indigo Rescue at The Wonder Ball Room, 128 NE Russell Ave in Portland.

Sneakin’ Out opens the show at 7. Details, including ticket info and descriptions of some awesome auction items (guitars, diamonds), in Fetch, 503.284.8686, or indigorescue.org.

23 tuesday 6:30pm — Pet First Aid Community Workshop at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Free class that teaches the basics of pet first aid and ensures you’re prepared to give your pet immediate care in the event of emergency. RSVP online at dovelewis.org/giftshop. Donations welcome. Pets welcome in spirit only.

24 wednesday • 8th annual HUGE Garage Sale to support Columbia Humane

Society’s shelter in Scapppoose. Daily through Friday on Old Portland Rd. in Scappoose; just follow the signs. Details 503.397.4353. Kimberly at CHS says, Donations welcome! “If you’re cleaning out the closets and want to donate, we’d love it!”

7:50am — Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS on K103 FM Radio.

6pm — Yappy Hour at Urban Wineworks, 407 NW 16th Ave. in Portland. Join LexiDog, OHS & Urban Wineworks and friends for a social hour for you & your pooch. This month Lexi will informally model fall doggie fashions & OHS will present adoptables. Details oregonhumane.org.

show, Dogwise agility course, Radio Disney KidZone, guest speakers, and an appearance by McGruff.

10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio.

Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

Noon — Adoptable Kittens from MCAS foster care at Clackamas Petco ‘til 3.

Noon — Looking for Feline Love? CAT adoption counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores noon-4 today & tomorrow.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Clackamas PetsMart ‘til 4.

7:30pm — Animal Magnetism: Pet TV for Humans, MCAS’s cable TV show airs on Channel 21.

25 thursday 6:30pm — Animal Magnetism: Pet TV for Humans, MCAS’s cable TV show airs on Channel 11.

27 saturday 9am — New Volunteer Orientation at MCAS. For details contact Ann Potter at 503.988.6254 or ann.d.potter@co.multn omah.or.us.

9am — World Animal Festival at the Oregon Zoo ‘til 4. Learn about the world’s cultures, dance to live music, listen to storytelling, make crafts & enjoy performance art, educational activities & art exhibits. A showcase of how various cultures around the world revere & celebrate animals. Continues weekends through Oct. 5. Details oregonzoo.org.

10am — Doggie Dive ‘til 2 at Lake Shore Athletic Club in Vancouver. $10 donation/dog benefits Humane Society for SW Washington. Big pool for big dogs. Little pool for little dogs.

10am — Paws Across Portland with Radio Disney at Laurelhurst Park in Portland. Highlights: Paws fashion

28 sunday 11am — Adoptable Dogs from MCAS foster care at Kiehl’s, 712 NW 23rd in Portland, ‘til 2.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Gresham Petco ‘til 3.

FOR EVENTS ALL MONTH LONG visit SpotMagazine.net

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4 october

11am — Celebrate with Spot!

Spot Magazine’s Willamette Valley friends and associates will gather for a day of fun and togetherness at Morse Ranch Shelter in Eugene. Fun for the whole family (including the furry members), a celebration of Spot’s 2008 Willamette Valley Cover Model winner and contestants, local pet-friendly organizations and more.

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

up on Fathers & Families with your host Jim Whinston

Sept 4, 2008: Attorney Darcia Krause on making divorce less adversarial. Tim King, Salem-News.com, with a live embed report from Iraq.

Sept 11, 2008: Joe Tabor, chair of the Oregon Libertarian Party, on limited government and personal freedom – and spending time with his grandfather as a boy.

Sept 18, 2008: Q Madp, Iraq War Heroes .org, on honoring our troops in Iraq.

Sept 25, 2008: Sonja Harju with a monthly update on political and social issues. Mel Feit on an equal partnership between men and women on our 700th show.

*Subject to change.

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