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for the moon (again!)

Tracie and Buck Rosendahl weren’t sure a specialty pet food store on the Oregon coast would ﬂy. It did — bringing a second location and requests for more.

Rebecca Rodriguez is passionate about two things: helping animals and making movies. Now taking a second “shot at the moon,” this girl aims high and scores big . . . in her 20s she established the humane society in Guam.

10 KOA Kampground Bailey the Golden took her family camping recently. Mom Krista reports that not only is this KOA Kampground great, she says, “I love the extras!”

16 ON THE AIR . . . 3 Bitches Barking make learning FUN

14 Domestic Violence . . . Helping those who risk for the pets Few DV shelters in the U.S. (just 2 in Oregon) allow pets, and some stay in harm’s way rather than leave pets behind. My Sisters’ Place is building a shelter that allows pets . . . and you can help.

Get your tickets! If you love animals, teens and music, this beneﬁt concert — Woofstock 2009 in Vancouver — is your ticket to a perfect day.

26 Classiﬁeds 5 From the Publisher 5 Letters to the Editor 22 crunchy little newsbits to chew on - The cat food bank is open - Act fast for nice price on kitty adoptions - Head for Hillsboro July 14 - Suds it up for Hondo Dog Park - Willamalane hosts Springﬁeld Pet Parade - Dog Day Afternoon in Forest Heights - Trainer shares her fascinating journey From Chihuahuas to Cheetahs - Reduced feline adoption fees in Salem - Black cats half off at Greenhill - Mini Schnauzer Rescue in need of fosters

dogs! Lancea, Jeff and the ‘doodle played in and around Eugene recently. Here’s their report on good times in this dog-lovin’ community. .

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What do you get when put an animal communicator, a renowned trainer and a hotshot retailer on the mic? Expert insight, great advice, and a freewheeling good time.

6 Woofstock beneﬁt concert a labor of [young] love

Sweet foundlings who made their way to Spot’s door at presstime

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n all my working years, these past three and a half in the pet biz have been the most fun, challenging and awe-inspiring. I am amazed almost daily by the vibrant crop of professional and lay-people working to support and improve the lives of companion animals and their people. This month you’ll meet just a few, but you’ll see what I mean. You’ll meet a Washington teen whose desire to “help the animals” led her to organize a concert to benefit the Humane Society for

SW Washington. Her July 11 show rivals the stuff of longtime producers. I hope you’ll turn out to celebrate her and support the animals. Who’s the rock star! You’ll also meet a woman who, in her 20s, vacated her place in the Officers Wives Club to get busy in the trenches — establishing the first humane society in Guam. Today, 20 years later, she’s shooting the moon again, aiming even higher, by combining filmmaking and fundraising. Once again Rebecca Rodriquez (the beauty on the cover) just may be changing the world — “a little.” But wait! There’s more! Before I introduce the next movers and shakers, please note that the folks you’re meeting this month are just a tiny sampling of the knockouts populating the pet community — those we got to hang out with just this month. Your next new friends are Bridget, Cindy and Cherish —three smart,

CORRECTION In correcting information that appeared in “The Baby Book – Start them right for lifelong health and happiness” (Spot June 2009), Dr. Kirsten Nielsen states: “I would never leave a 6-month-old puppy unsupervised as stated in the article. In fact, I always give the rule of thumb of two years of age before you can begin to trust a dog enough to leave them loose in the house or yard unsupervised. Up until that point, dogs are still maturing mentally and periodically are likely to try out new behaviors (e.g. gnawing the linoleum). If they discover they can get away with something when nobody is around, you’ll have a heck of a time trying to break that habit.” On the subject of puppy play/preschool, Nielsen says, “The Puppy Romp at Schroeder’s Den is all about socialization for the puppies, exposing them to other dogs and people during the critical period of development to reduce the chance they will be fearful of strangers, both human and canine. While I do supervise the play to promote good interactions, Puppy Romp really isn’t an opportunity to address bad habits as the article says. Owners need to take a puppy class to work on training issues.” Finally, the correct spelling of the doctor’s name is Nielsen.

funny pet professionals who hit the airwaves every Sunday at 10 with 3 Bitches Barking, a Webbased radio show on everything pet. In addition to offering busy pet-loving people great advice and cutting-edge information, they do it in a way that lets us grab it in quick, convenient doses. Call me overenthusiastic (and some do), but do these guys rock or what! And wait’ll you meet the next hundred standouts working in the wings. These folks have the most heart, guts and smarts I’ve ever witnessed. I’m sure you can appreciate why I can hardly wait for you to meet them all. It’ll take awhile, as Spot is still a “youngstah,” and therefore still modest in pages. Stay tuned, and we’ll keep it coming. In the meantime, keep an eye on the bounty of pet-related events in the Northwest. Not only is Spot at most of them, so are many of our friends. You’re gonna love this shin-

ing crop of folks as much as I do, and all of us would love to have YOU with us. One last note. Part of what fuels my excitement about all this heart and talent in one community is the sense that working together, in time, we can accomplish . . . more . . . . eliminating redundancy, maximizing efficiency and expanding the reach of our safety net — maybe even growing strong enough to catch nearly all who would otherwise fall. As you will see from the folks you’re meeting this month, what some would call farfetched dreams DO come true. And with the caliber of “builders” populating these parts, why shoot for anything less than the moon? Yours in everything pet,

Dear Spot: I wanted to say thanks for providing so much well thought-out information that helps me care for my dog, Akela. While I was planning a trip to Hawaii recently I was very concerned with who could care for him while I was away. Fortunately, I picked up Spot Magazine (May 2009, pg 19) and learned about Laurel Acres Kennel in Hillsboro. I checked out their Website and, after calling them to speak in person, I was convinced that they would be perfect to look after Akela. I was right; he was so happy when I picked him up. And after I read his “report card” I knew I had made the right choice in getting the V.I.P. package that gave him lots of walks, snuggles, and romping with other dogs. Thanks again Spot! It’s comforting to know that the next time I am looking for answers about caring for my dog I know I can turn to you! Yours, Chris Andersen and Akela, NE Portland SPOT MAGAZINE

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benefit concert a labor of (young) love

Vonnie Harris • Spot Magazine lthough she loves to shop, hang out at the mall with friends and wants a kitten of her own, Megan LeAnne is far from your typical teenage girl. A tough family situation prompted her to move almost three years ago to Vancouver to live with her Aunt Liz and Uncle Wayne who became her legal guardians. Now a junior at Mountain View High School with a 3.5 GPA, Megan is the driving force behind the first annual Woofstock 2009 concert, happening July 11 at 1pm to benefit the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW). A self-proclaimed freak for animals, Megan says the event means a lot to her. “I wanted to see what I could do for the animals and help the shelter.” With a little help from her Uncle Wayne — or Uncle Buck as he is called — Woofstock moved from being one teenage girl’s inspiration to the reality of a big-time music event. Megan & Wayne approached the HSSW and got the greenlight to host the event. “They are both a pleasure to work with, and Megan is doing most of the work,” says Jayme Mah, development officer at the shelter. Megan is the driving Involved in the music indusforce behind the ﬁrst try for years, Wayne says, annual Woofstock 2009 “The initial plan was to put on concert, happening a little show with a couple of July 11 to beneﬁt the bands that were friends of the Humane Society for family.” But as word got out, Southwest Washington. “the interest snowballed into something bigger than the two of us,” he adds. A tall order for anyone, taking on the Woofstock project has taught Megan a great deal — and she’s still a ways from showtime. A tough one, she says, has been learning about being disappointed, especially by friends. “This is a lot harder than I thought,” she says. Another hard lesson her uncle says she’s learning is that people aren’t always willing to part with their money, even for a great cause like the animals Megan is so passionate about. Megan’s uncle and aunt are proud of her transition in the last year or so. Between school, work and the show, she’s been busy, hardly leaving time for hobbies. “She loves it so much

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and is putting everything she has into it,” says Wayne. “Because of some of the hard times left behind, Megan doesn’t trust easily. This event is helping her come out of her shell, and she is learning to trust people more.” Woofstock 2009 will be held at McKenzie Stadium, 2001 NE 138 th in Vancouver WA. The family-friendly event boasts a musical lineup to please every ear (see box below). “I wanted all age groups represented at the concert,” says Megan. Wayne adds that Megan’s mantra is “Why can’t we all just get along?” Between performances will be drawings for gift cards, baskets, certificates and more from businesses Megan approached for donations. While animals are not permitted at the stadium, loving adoptables from the HSSW will be on hand to meet.

July 11, 2009 • 1pm ON THE MARQUEE Holding On - Alternative punk rock & roll Yung Jordan - Rap & hip hop (recently sold out at Portland’s Roseland Theater) The ByrdBrains - ‘60s Oldies (especially Byrds’ tunes) Carrie Cunningham & the Six Shooters Country Western (enjoying #1 hits in Europe) Allred - Acoustical alternative rock (has shared the stage with hit bands)

Tough circumstances can stunt or break a person, particularly when they happen early in life. Megan is living proof that with passion, focus, effort and a little support, magic happens. In this case the pulling together of a major event, a rockin’ night of entertainment, and a great boost for animals in need.

“I wanted to see what I could do for the animals and help the shelter.” — Megan LeAnne Megan’s future plans strike a familiar note. She aspires, through working in animal rehab and physical therapy, to give pets a better future after enduring the hard things life sometimes brings. Not surprisingly, given what she’s accomplished to date, Megan is a pretty savvy salesperson. When asked if she had anything she wanted to add to this story, she asked how many tickets I was going to buy!

Get There: I-205 N. Vancouver’s Mill Plain Blvd East Exit R onto S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., east to N.E. 136th Ave. L onto N.E. 136th, north through N.E. 18th St. R into McKenzie Stadium parking lot Directly behind Cascade Jr. High and Evergreen HS Tickets are a steal in light of the caliber of entertainment in store: $10 in advance, $12.50 at the gate. To order online or for details on the bands, visit www.southwesthumane.org and click on the Woofstock 2009 link. To pay cash, contact waynev3@comcast.net. Delivery is available for local purchases. Megan’s last “add-to” was seconded by Wayne: they asked to give a shout-out to Bob & Diane of Stanley Printing for their generous donation of printing the tickets at no cost. If she exceeds 1,000 tickets, Uncle Buck has promised her a kitten of her own. In addition to a great afternoon of entertainment, this event is a way we all have a chance to celebrate the great work of this blossoming local entrepreneur, not to mention to give the sweet residents at HSSW a much-needed boost. Follow Megan’s efforts on MySpace at myspace.com/ moneyformutts.

Vonnie Harris is a freelance writer, and operator of BowWows & Meows Pet Services of SW WA. She and her brood, Jake and Jessie, both yellow Labs, and parrots Pedro (Yellow-Nape Amazon) and Lorali (African Grey) reside in Vancouver. Vonnie also is “the face of Spot” at many Portland-area pet-related events. Contact her at vonnie@spotmagazine.net. SPOT MAGAZINE

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Meet Nero We saw him late in the evening June 5th at Multnomah County Animal Services (who by the way are wonderful folks and great to work with). We were first in line the next morning with our application ready. When Nero saw us he barked like mad — he wanted to make sure we didn’t leave without him. Nero is 3 years old and was mostly an outside dog. He took to indoor life in about 30 seconds once he found out how comfortable our bed was! He loves his Kong, every human he meets, treats, and his new neighbor dog-friends Frannie, Kita and Malloy. We adore him and, by the constant licking of our hands, arms, necks and faces, we think he likes us too. Jennifer & Dan, Portland

Meet buttercup Buttercup is a very special 2-year-old Yellow Lab who is in training to become a service dog. We live in Portland, OR. These are 2 of my favorite pictures of her; they always make me smile. I’m a faithful reader of Spot, and I thought you would like these a lot. Vicki Williams, Portland

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Getaways

A great coastal getaway Krista Snook • Spot Magazine

ailey took the whole family camping at the Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA Kampground recently, and what a treat! The attraction of course was that they are dog friendly. Our 19-month-old son, Ethan, wouldn’t dream of a camping trip to the beach without his best buddy, Bailey. On arrival we discovered all the extras — and I’m a huge fan of the “extras.”

property has a dog park and wooded dogwalking trail. Don’t worry if you forget your poo bags; both areas are equipped with pet cleanup stations. The fenced area of the dog park is a great place to let your dog run off leash; it’s divided into two sections, so small and large dogs can be separated if necessary. There’s also agility equipment, and while Bailey isn’t known for her agility talents, Ethan had fun trying to teach her anyway.

Ahh . . . the beach,

where a dog and her boy can run free, splash in the surf, dig holes in the sand, and roll in as much washed-up seaweed as possible. Not only is the park loaded with things to do, it’s incredibly well maintained. The park is flush with Rhododendrons and tall shady trees, and equipped with the cleanest public restrooms/ showers I’ve ever seen. They not only sparkle, they smell good. This is a biggie, especially if you tent camp without your own private facilities. The customer service was great; the staff friendly and very accommodating. I was impressed by the dog-friendly atmosphere. As we took our nightly stroll around the campground we couldn’t help but notice a dog in residence at nearly every campsite. Also, the

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For the rest of the family there is a complimentary pancake breakfast each morning, an indoor heated pool, miniature golf, a park for the kiddos, a basket ball court, a sand volleyball pit, horseshoes, and a game room. Go ahead and leave your basketball and horseshoes at home; all the equipment you’ll need is provided free of charge. Also on site is a laundry room and wellstocked convenience store. If you forget anything, chances are good you’ll find it there — the store has everything from individual toddler swim diapers to bait and tackle. And for those of us who can’t leave our Internet and espresso at home, there’s even an Internet café.

One of the best things about this KOA Kampground is the location — just a mile to the beach! This is THE reason Bailey brought us here. Ahh . . . the beach, where a dog and her boy can run free, splash in the surf, dig holes in the sand, and roll in as much washed-up seaweed as possible. This last activity, while fun and irresistible, can pose a problem in the way of odor, especially if you and your dog share a sleeping space. However, not to worry: we found more than one self dog-washing establishment in the area. The Pet Works is one such location and is just a short drive from the KOA campground in Astoria. This fun shop not only provides a convenient place to wash the sand and sea from your pups most recent romp to the beach, it offers quality dog food, fun toys, comfy bedding and more. I was amazed at how MANY dogs were at the beach. There were tiny dogs and big dogs and everything in between. Because of this, everybody we encountered was very dog friendly and tolerant, even when Bailey ran through a sand castle one family had obviously spent quite a bit of time on. Yes, Bailey had a blast. She is never happier or more at home than running on a beautiful Oregon beach. As if all that activity wasn’t enough, this KOA is just a few miles from Astoria, one of the most beautiful, quaint, dog-friendly towns I’ve found. Several shops have “shop dogs” working behind the counter, and visiting fourlegged customers are welcome as well. One could spend an entire weekend in Astoria alone, there’s so much to see and do. And if you can’t take your dog to every spot you wish to visit, not to worry: there are doggy daycare facilities happy to entertain your pooch while you check out the sites.

Getaways

Of course the fun must come to an end, and as Sunday afternoon rolled around, we prepared to head home. And what better thing to do after a fun-filled weekend and long drive home than take a nice hot bath, wash your hair, and do your nails . . . so off to Sud’s Em Yourself in Eugene we went. Bailey was treated to all the pampering this self-service pet wash had to offer. I trimmed her coat, gave her a nice oatmeal bath, cleaned her ears and clipped her nails. After the spa treatment Bailey enjoyed one of the many biscuits sold at the front counter. The best part for me? I got to leave the mess there and go home and relax.

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Krista Snook is an Account Executive of Spot. She lives in Eugene with her 10-year-old Golden Retriever Bailey, husband, and two boys. She returned to Oregon, where she grew up, after earning her B.A in Zoology in Texas. While in school, Krista spent six years working at a Veterinary Hospital, where her lifelong love of animals deepened. Krista is a longtime member of the foster pet parent community. Contact her at Krista@spotmagazine.net

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Woof’s Dog Bakery:

The Gold Standard at the Beach Jake Faris • Spot Magazine Photos by Tracie Rosendahl

he story of how Woof’s Dog Bakery wound up in Gold Beach, OR began over six years ago in a little town over 400 miles away. Tracie and Buck Rosendahl were living in Grass Valley, a town you might pass through if you’re on your way from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe. In early 2004, Buck Rosendahl was working in real estate and Tracie was managing a Shell gas station. They were also looking to start the next chapter in their life elsewhere. While owning two specialty pet food stores on the Oregon coast is a long way from working

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in real estate and fuel in California, when Tracie explains the move and career change in her matter-of-fact manner, somehow it all makes sense. “We talked about it and we just felt it was time to start get“I never dread the ting into a specialty going to work. place that carried just the best foods,” Tracie The people are says. “My husband the financial awesome here.” knows end and I know the retail end.” Whenever the couple had visited Oregon they always seemed to land in Gold Beach. With the Rogue River, myriad state parks, lots of hiking and the Pacific Ocean in close proximity, the puzzle pieces all fit. In April 2004 they moved to the coastal town and, a month later, opened Woof’s Dog Bakery. It’s been just over five years since their grand opening, but Tracie still remembers the worries that went along with their new venture. “We weren’t sure how it was going to work,” she recalls, “because [there are] only 2,000 people in town and we weren’t sure if the coast was ready for a specialty pet store.” As it turned out the pet-loving residents of the south coast were more than ready. “It’s really amazing; we actually pulled a salary the first month we were open,” says Tracie. Not only did the Rosendahls make a profit, the customers that made the 30-minute drive from Brookings invited them to open a second Woof’s Dog in a more convenient location. The couple opened their second location in the BrookingsHarbor Mall just three months after opening their first retail store in Gold Beach. Customers from Bandon have tried

The Dog’s Woof Bakery stores in Gold Beach and Brookings both stock “a little bit of a lot,” including dog apparel, life jackets, treats, toys, high-quality food, and a special bakery case full of scrumptious dog treats. There’s even a self-wash tub for those who’ve had their fun in the sand and surf.

enticing Tracie to open a third store there, but so far the couple has their hands full. “Two stores is plenty!” Tracie says with a laugh. Of their quick success, she adds, “We’re still pretty shocked.” The 2,000 square-foot space in Gold Beach carries a great selection of dog apparel, life jackets, high-quality food, and a special bakery case full of scrumptious dog treats. “We have a little bit of a lot,” says Tracie. Customers can even stop off on their way home from playing in sand and surf for a little scrub-a-dub in the store’s self-wash

“We weren’t sure if the coast was ready for a specialty pet store.” The pet-loving residents of the south coast were more than ready.

We are here for your pet’s Skin and Ear comfort!! tub. While the treats, toys, and the tub are great offerings, Tracie explains that their success is solely thanks to the repeat patronage of their customers. Many folks keep coming back for the high-quality food the Rosendahls stock. “People come in with problems with their pets and we really work with them to try fit them to the correct food or the correct supplements that we know will help them. That’s what we hear all the time: that we really, really help people.” Tracie proudly explains the Woof’s Dog approach, “We’re a pet nutrition center; we’re not just a pet store selling stuff.” The 3,000 square feet of “a little bit of a lot” in Brookings is looked after by Brandie Metcalf and Courtney McGinnis. They offer the same level of stellar nutrition info to the lower left corner of Oregon with the help of Gracie, Metcalf’s Chocolate Lab. It’s not just their reputation with the locals that has helped make Woof’s Dog such a hit. Dog lovers visiting to frolic in nature’s playground find this local gem and often return. “People come back year after year just to see us . . . we hear it all the time,” says Tracie. To thank their customers — locals and vacationers alike — the two stores offered 20% off everything in the store except food for two days during the recent five-year anniversary celebration. But what about food? No need to wait for a celebration for a deal. With the store’s frequent buyer program offering every 7th bag free, Tracie figures that between the two stores they’ve given away more than $60,000 worth of food to their invaluable patrons. While The Rosendahls found Gold Beach a great place to live — where her Labs, Tiki and Kona can visit their favorite swimming hole — for Tracie it’s all about the customers. “I never dread going to work,” she says. “The people are awesome here.”

Jake Faris is a freelance writer who’s worn many different hats, including a hardhat and the 8-point hat of a police officer. Jake and his wife Charity live with their two cats and four dogs in Beaverton. The whole pack moved to Portland from Wenatchee, WA three years ago. Now a dedicated Oregonian, Jake finds new reasons to love his adopted state every day. Contact him at jake@spotmagazine.net

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Helping those who need to leave, but won’t leave home without ‘em Kathleen Newton • Spot Magazine

hen Sheila Stiley was just 13, she and her mother fled their abusive home. “My father was an alcoholic and he often became very violent. I remember many nights hiding my head under a pillow as I listened to him choking my mother until she passed out,” recalled Sheila, who now lives in Lincoln County.

Because victims understand the extent of the harm their abusers will likely inflict upon their pets if left behind, many victims remain in violent relationships.

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When Sheila’s mother was finally able to get the courage to leave, they fled to a shelter for victims of domestic violence. But, like nearly all such facilities across the nation, pets were not allowed. “My mother had a little dog. Her name was Gidget. We had to leave so quickly, we couldn’t find another place for her. So we had to leave her behind,” said Sheila. They lived in a small Oregon town and Sheila’s father soon located them. One day, when he saw Sheila on the street, he called her over and gave her a piece of paper and instructed her to give it to her mother. “I had a bad feeling about it, but I gave it to my mom,” Sheila recalled. “Now, my mother was never one to cry, but when she opened that piece of paper, she just broke down and began sobbing. That’s when I found out that the paper was a receipt from the animal clinic where Dad

had taken Gidget and had her put to sleep to punish my mother for leaving him.” “I remember she said to me, ‘She must have been so scared and cold. I just wish I could have been there for her at the end.’” Domestic violence is widespread in every community and across all cultural and economic groups. It is the leading cause of injury to women. According to the American Institute on Domestic Violence, more than 5 million women are abused each year and more than 1,200 are killed by their partners. According to the American Humane Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS) program, many abusers also attack family pets as a way of controlling the women and children in their household. The PAWS Website reports that a study of intentional animal abuse cases revealed that 13 percent involved incidents of domestic violence. “When domestic violence victims with pets consider fleeing abusive homes and there is no safe place to house their pets, they have little choice but to remain in their homes and subject themselves, their children and their pets to continued violence, or to flee and leave their pets behind,” said Allie Phillips, who created the national PAWS program. “Because victims understand the extent of the harm that their abusers will likely inflict upon their pets if left behind, many victims remain in violent relationships.” For a variety of reasons — including liability issues, concern about pet allergies, fleas and pet ailments — few domestic violence shelters across the country currently accept pets. It is no different in Oregon. Currently, only two shelters — facilities in North Bend and Roseburg — allow pets. To help address this problem, at least one other domestic violence assistance agency — My Sisters’ Place in Lincoln County — is currently raising funds to build a pet facility on the grounds of its new domestic violence residence shelter on the central Oregon coast. “The new shelter will ensure that victims of domestic abuse and their children can begin their new lives

safe in the knowledge that their pets will be safe, too,” said Karen Shores, executive director of My Sisters’ Place. The pet shelter will encompass 408 square feet of secure, indoor space, accommodate up to four dogs, plus numerous cats and other small animals. It will feature warmed floors, outdoor runs, grooming and feeding areas, and easy access to the residential facility. A campaign to raise the $50,000 needed to build the facility is under way. It is a collaboration between My Sisters’ Place and a group of local merchants, led by John McDonnell, owner of The Dapper Frog — a group of galleries featuring works by leading glass and Lucite artists, as well as other three-dimensional art, hand-made art jewelry and fine collector pieces. McDonnell said his commitment to the project reflects his love of animals. “My wife Gail and I have long supported animal care projects,” said McDonnell. “We are extremely impressed with the thought and planning that has gone into this shelThe Dapper Frog ter. It will be an excellent facility that will has guaranteed a minimum help ensure that families escaping violence keep their pets with them for comfort contribution of $10,000 can as they transition to a better life.”

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New pet show fosters fun, convenient continuing education Bridget Pilloud

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Every Sunday morning, Bridget Pilloud, Cherish Blake and Cindy Bruckart get together to record their radio podcast, 3 Bitches Barking. “We call it the show for dogs and the bitches that love them,” says Bruckart. “We wanted something honest.”

Each broadcast starts with a phone call.

“What do you want?” asks Bridget. “A venti iced coffee with vanilla and room for cream. I’ve got cream here,” says Cherish.

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ho are these “Bitches?” Three smart, accomplished, funny professionals who each possess a ton of knowledge in their field and, when together, become a rich source of learning in 60-minute doses. Their goal is to help people understand their dog(s) and improve their relationships with them. Pilloud is a pet psychic and owner of Pets are Talking! in Portland. She works with pets and their people to resolve behavioral issues and strengthen relationships. Blake, owner of The Dharma Dog boutique in Portland and known to many through her former business, Dining for Dogs, currently offers American-made or fair trade canine products, many of which are eco-friendly. Blake is the show’s resident product expert. Bruckart owns The Puppy Playhouse Dog Daycare and Training Centers in Sherwood and Newberg and is a nationally recognized dog trainer. Each broadcast revolves around a specific topic, but as happens when three smart “Bitches” get together, each with their own area of expertise within the canine umbrella, the conversation ebbs and flows, touching on various topics related to living well with dogs.

Spot was “in studio” for the group’s fifth show June 14, which focused on using intuition to strengthen the pet/person relationship. “We take turns with the topics,” says Blake. “Sometimes we’re talking about specific training techniques, so Cindy’s in charge. Sometimes we’re talking about the environment, or interesting dog products, so that’s me. And then we go all woo-woo with Bridget.” “Yeah,” says Pilloud, laughing. “We yell “WoO-WOo!” when I’m a little out there. Actually, I talk mostly about behavior, and how and why dogs do the things they do.” “We don’t talk about the topic beforehand,” says Bruckart, “and we sometimes have a difference of opinion on the air, but that’s part of the fun. We want the conversation to be real. And we don’t always agree.” “Which is good,” says Blake. “How boring would it be if we did?” People can call into the show with questions, and Blake, Pilloud and Bruckart share solutions to dog behavior issues. Pilloud also will talk with the pets in question, to offer insight into a problem. “We like the callers a lot,” says Pilloud. “We get interesting questions — like the guy who wanted to get his dog to stop humping.”

In addition to speaking with human callers, Bridget is known to get a pet on the phone during the broadcast.

Cindy’s a pro at staying focused on her primary task (in this case the broadcast) while showing a little love when asked. Here Naaki, Cherish’s dog, is asking.

District. Also, some of the lucky dogs that have been rescued by these women will be featured in the upcoming book, Rescue Dogs and Owners, by Lake Oswego photographer Melody Saunders. For more details visit 3bitches barking.com, or contact them

at radio@3bitchesbarking.com . Tune in anytime to their blog radio show at http:// www.blogtalkradio.com/ 3bitchesbarking or on iTunes.

Kristan Dael is a longtime writer and pet lover. She is also known as Jennifer McCammon. Deb Weaver contributed to the formation of this story.

“We told him to get that dog a hobby,” says Bruckart. “He said, ‘My dog’s already got a hobby!’” As pets have become fully “accredited” members of Northwest families, it follows that their diets, activities, learning, “enrichment,” and fitness are high priority for the people who love them. Responding to this cultural shift, animal experts of all stripes have stepped up the flow of information, resources and educational opportunities through books, TV, social networking and more. 3 Bitches Barking is ideal for busy pet-loving folks who can now log on, tune in and bone up on the latest in everything pet. The show airs live Sundays at 10am at www.blogtalkradio.com (listeners are encouraged to participate in the show by calling 646-200-4979), or to pull up a podcast whenever it’s convenient. While brand new, thanks to Facebook and Twitter, the number of dog owners tuning in or emailing the show is growing steadily. This is great not only for the 3 Bitches, but also for the nonprofit receiving 5 cents for each person who follows @3bitchesbarking on Twitter. The beneficiary? Project POOCH, a program pairing hard-to-adopt dogs with inmates at Maclaren Correctional Institute in Woodburn (learn more about Project POOCH at spotmagazine.net; click on See Spot, Dec 08, pg16). Befitting their growing presence on the local pet scene, the threesome will broadcast live July 25 at the Paws Across Portland event in Portland’s Pearl SPOT MAGAZINE

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Valley River Inn 1000 Valley River Way 541.687.0123 No size restriction – No fee Best Western New Oregon Motel 1655 Franklin Blvd 541.683.3669 No size restriction – No fee La Quinta Inn & Suites 155 Day Island Rd 800.531.5900 No size restriction – No fee Motel 6 - Eugene South 3690 Glenwood Drive 541.687.2395 No fee / limit one pet per room Days Inn 1859 Franklin Blvd 541.342.6383 No size restriction – No fee

For a more unique experience try Mohawk River Bed and Breakfast near the town of Marcola. Charlotte HiggensLee, proprietor, acquired the riverfront property just a few years ago. She generously opens her home to friendly pets of all kinds and their people. Her Inn is quiet and unpretentious. Charlotte is dedicated to a “low-impact” lifestyle. She shares the property with Alley, her handsome Standard Poodle. Vegan/Vegetarian & Organic meals are available. 92985 Marcola Rd, Marcola OR 541.933.3940

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MUSEUM OF UNFINE ART AND RECORD STORE. This is just the sort of place I hoped to ﬁnd in a creative, free-thinking town like Eugene. It seems like there is a little bit of everything, from cigarettes to bizarre health drinks, incense and hair dye to retro electronics. We were most impressed with the selection of rare and eclectic vinyl, CDs and DVDs. 537 Willamette St at 6th.

SCENIC DRIVE, CUTE TOWNS AND A COVERED BRIDGE. My husband and I frequently have out-of-town visitors so we’re always looking for interesting, mellow things to ways off our beautiful Oregon. This scenic drive will take you away from I-5 and into Eugene the “back way.” Brownsville From I-5 take Hwy 228/212 to the town of Brownsville. Take a few minutes to stroll Main Street. The Corner Cafe has outdoor seating. Check out a great fabric shop called Calloypula Quilts, 402 Main St, Brownsville. Be sure to stop in at Paws for a Cause, a nonprofit pet supply store associated with Spay Inc. 353 N Main St. 541.466.4031. www.spayinc.org. Earnest Covered Bridge From Brownsville continue on Hwy 228, turn right on Brush Creek/Marcola Roads. North of the town of Marcola turn East on Pachelka Road. The Earnest Bridge was built in 1938 and spans the Mohawk River. Continue on Marcola Road into Eugene.

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THE BEAREN FOUNDATION’S 11TH ANNUAL PET PARADE Eugene’s Pet Parade, now known as Bearen’s Cheap Gas Fat-Free Double Fudge Pet Stroll! takes place Sept 14 at 11:30am. This event promises to be a “Purrfect Party for Pets & their People.” All proceeds go to saving the lives of local pets through The Bearen Foundation, a Eugene nonproﬁt that offers ﬁnancial assistance to families facing lifethreatening circumstances with their pet. Pets are free, humans $5 donation. Costumes are optional. www.bearenfoundation.org.

PICC-A-DILLY FLEA MARKET @ the Lane County Fairgrounds. Lane County’s largest flea market has been around since 1970. You’ll find anitques, crafts, collectables, CDs and books for cheap. Held on Sun, Sept 20, Sat and Sun, Oct 10 & 11, and Sun, Oct 25; 10am-4pm. www.myspace.com/ piccadillyfleamarket.

Photos by Lancea LaPorte

July is Oregon Craft Beer Month BEERVANA. I have heard Eugene referred to as Beervana on more than one occasion, and that’s reason enough for me to check it out. Brewers Union Local 180 in Oakridge serves lunch and dinner and has outdoor seating. 48329 E 1st St, Oakridge. www.brewersunion.com Ninkasi Brewing in Eugene. Call for tour info. 541.344.BREW Eugene City Brewery/Rogue Brewing serves lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating. 844 Olive. www.rogue.com

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Other pet-friendly places featuring local brews: Mezza Luna Pizza in downtown Eugene is just down the street from Steelhead, serves lunch and dinner, outdoor seating. 933 Pearl. www.mezzalunapizzeria.com

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Cornucopia, downtown and around the corner from Steelhead at 5th and High next to the railroad tracks. Serves lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating. 541.485.2300

Lancea LaPorte lives in North Portland with her husband, Jeff Shannon and Molly, their 3 year old Goldendoodle. All three regularly travel together to pet friendly locations throught the Northwest and beyond. Lancea can be reached at Spot@LaPorte-Design.com.

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Muffin Abby Hi! I’m a girly-girl, but I’ve got a playful and quirky side, too. I’ll flop on my back and dare you to tickle my tummy. Then I’ll show you how good I am at catching string toys (even though I lack front claws). Then, I’ll head to the sink for a drink straight from the faucet. I’ve been waiting over two years for a quiet home of my own. I’d love to meet you! Meet Abby at Animal Aid, 5335 SW 42nd Ave in Portland. Details 503.292.6628 or animalaidpdx.org.

Candy Corn This orange and white kitten is even sweeter than his name! He loves to play with toys, chase laser lights, cuddle, explore all sorts of places. Bring this furry guy home and you’ll find your life is sweeter. Candy Corn is waiting to meet you at CAT’s Sherwood shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. Details catadoptionteam.org or 503.925.8903.

I’m making the most of my time at the shelter by playing with the other cats, young and old. I like dogs, too. And if there’s a human lap available, I’m on it! When I’m really happy, my purr gets higher and higher until it almost sounds like a chirp. My owners returned me to the shelter 10 years after they adopted me so I’m patiently waiting for a new family to love me. Meet Muffin at Animal Aid, 5335 SW 42nd Ave in Portland. Details 503.292.6628 or animalaidpdx.org.

Yazoo Okay, I’m not the prettiest kitty you’ll ever see. And I’m missing an ear. And . . . well . . . I’m really shy. (Wouldn’t you be?) I’m looking for that extra-special person, the one who can see past the surface, who notices that I’m a sturdy loving fellow, deep down . . . where it really counts. Yazoo is waiting to meet you at CAT’s Sherwood shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. Details catadoptionteam.org or 503.925.8903.

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AROOOOOOO! Hi! I am a really good (and good-looking) 60 lb. boy, about 2. What I may lack in training I make up for in enthusiasm for life! My family had to move and could not keep me. They said I am housetrained, lived with but chased the cats, lived with and loved another dog, and 3 older kids. I like to cuddle on the couch. I know some obedience but could use some refreshers. I really like riding in the car and going for walks. I love to swim and chase squirrels. I pull very hard on the leash without a Head Halter, but with it, I’m a breeze to walk. I need a home with a good fence where I can love my family and continue my training. Please research my breed before deciding I’m your match. To learn more about me please call my daycare/foster mom, Angela, at 503.807.9134, who is helping me learn better leash manners. My number at the shelter is 492737. Angela says I’m doing spectacularly well at foster doggy daycare.

Cooper Farris My name is Cooper Farris and for the past 4 months I have been residing at OHS. Now I am being fostered by Miniatuare Schnauzer Rescue while they find my furever human companion and lap. I don’t know why it has been so long. Just because I have a few health issues like Diabetes, which caused my blindness and hearing impairment, everything is well managed. Everyone who meets me falls in love. Please email my foster mom, Jonnie at jandlhart1@msn.com if you would like to meet me!

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The Cat Food Bank is open Cat Adoption Team has been chalking up great numbers in helping families keep their felines’ tummies full. In 12 months, over 10,350 pounds of cat food were distributed. The Cat Food Bank is open July 5, noon-2:30pm, to provide cat food for cat owners in financial need. The Food Bank is located at CAT’s shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. in Sherwood.

Act fast for nice price on kitty adoptions Cat Adoption Team presents a Feline Independence Day Adoption Special July 9-12, when kitty adoption fees will be 50% off. Fees range $30 for senior and special needs kitties to 62.50 max (kittens). Fees include spay/neuter, health screenings, treatments & vaccinations, supplies and more (a $385 value). Details catadoptionteam.org.

Head for Hillsboro July 14 Strut the streets and show off your best person and dog costumes at the 4th annual Dogs on Parade Tuesday July 14 in Hillsboro. Join Washington County Animal Services & Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter on the City of Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza, 150 S. Main, Hillsboro, where dogs and walkers will assemble at 6:45 p.m. for the parade at 7. The first 100 dogs & walkers will receive prizes. Following the parade will be fun events & activities in the plaza, including these dog/owner competitions: Best Dog Kiss, Best Dog Trick, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Biggest Dog, and Best Costume.

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Prizes will be awarded in each category. Also on site will be vendors & adoptables, and event emcee, Kimberly Maus of FOX 12 Oregon. Admission is a suggested $1 donation. Details Deborah_Wood@co. washington.or.us.

Suds it up for Hondo Hillsboro Dog Association is hosting a Dog Wash fundraiser to support Hondo Dog Park Saturday, July 18, 9am-noon, at Iron Mutt Coffee Co., 530 SW 205th Ave. in Beaverton. Donations of $5 for small dogs & $10 for large dogs appreciated.

Willamalane hosts Springfield Pet Parade Tail-wagging fun will be the order of the day when Pets on Parade kicks off a day of fun at Island Park July 19. Registration opens at 10:30 and festivities will get underway at noon, when dogs and other lovable pets parade from the park and through the streets to downtown Springfield. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed pet, pet/companion look-alike, and best pet trick. In addition to the parade, petlovers will enjoy the Paws Place Market at 5th & Main, featuring everything from pet apparel and accessory retailers to service providers such as veterinarians, animal portraitists, dog walkers, doggie daycare providers and more. Details/RSVP 541.736.4544.

Dog Day Afternoon in Forest Heights July 25, Oregon Humane Society will hosts its 3rd annual family festival, Dog Day Afternoon in the Heights, from 1-4 at Forest Heights Village Center at 2041 NW Miller

Rd. in Portland. Festivities will include contests, live music, a silent auction & adoptables. All proceeds benefit the animals at OHS. Details quinnsprimeandvine.com.

Trainer shares her fascinating journey From Chihuahuas to Cheetahs: the story of a dog trainer and her big cats will be presented Sunday July 26 at 6pm at Wonder Puppy, 1500 NW 1500 NW 18th Ave, Suite 117 (entrance at 17th & Quimby). Raised in Portland, Bryen started working at Animal School at 17. She was an original staff member at Happy-go-Lucky, teaching agility, flyball, puppy and basic training, and Trick and Growl classes. After working as a dog trainer for 13 years, Bryen was asked to train two young cheetahs on a game reserve in South Africa. She moved to Cape Town nearly five years ago, experiencing what she describes as “a HUGE learning curve — animal ‘literacy’ there is about 10-15 years behind the states, so almost no one has heard of clickers, crates, or gentle leaders . . . most people still use choke collars to ‘train.’” Bryen’s appearance at Wonder Puppy is part of a whirlwind tour through Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Guests will hear the story of how she took two scared young cats and developed a relationship enabling them to live with, and trust, humans. The training program Karis developed will now be used in a new Cheetah breeding program outside Cape Town. Bryen broadcasts a national callin radio show, and during the week goes to peoples’ homes to “sort out all manner of behavior problems, from puppies weeing inside to dogs with serious aggression issues,” she says. “I developed a two-year hands-on training program and have started

teaching a group of 10 women to train dogs and sort out behavior problems,” she says. “There are no hands-on teaching programs in SA for those who do want to learn about training dogs. I also train all sorts of animals for movie film shoots (Cape Town is the Hollywood of Africa and has Black cats half off a HUGE movie industry). A at Greenhill year and a half ago I started If a gorgeous mink coat is your working with the cheetahs and passion, now’s the time to check will be working at the game out the pretty kitties at Greenhill farm to help start a breeding — adoption fees are half off (not program when I get back.” including kittens) through July Bryen has “one husband, at Greenhill Humane Society in Albert, an 11-month-old Eugene. Greenhill is also reprising daughter, Mae, an Aussie, Feline Fridays. Every Friday in July, Tess, and a mutt, Boo.” Learn August & September adoption fees more about her and her work for all cats are $35 (kittens $50). at happydogs.co.za or hotdog Details green-hill.org. sanimalactors.co.za. To learn more about Wonder Puppy, visit wonder-puppy.com.

Reduced feline adoption fees in Salem ‘Tis the [kitten] season, and Willamette Humane Society in Salem is reducing feline adoption fees — $20/cat, $30/kitten — in July. The folks at WHS are asking families in and around Salem to open their hearts & homes to one of the many felines currently in need of loving homes, or at Helping Paws (WHS’s thrift pet supply and satellite adoption center). Adoptions include a spay/neuter certificate, health exams & shots, ID & microchip, pre-paid pet health insurance and supplies. WHS staff hope the special will help some of its longterm residents find loving homes, including DaVinci, a five-year-old orange and white Tabby who’s been a shelter resident since late February. When DaVinci arrived as a stray, his fur was so matted he had to be shaved. Today DaVinci is healthy, beautiful, and ready to go home! From Tabbies to Torties, WHS has a wide variety of cats and kittens to choose from. Staff and volunteers help adopters find the perfect match. Check out the sweet babies at the shelter willamettehumane.org adopt. Details 503.585.5900.

Mini Schnauzer Rescue in need of fosters For nearly 25 years, Jonnie Hart and her husband have been foster pet parents. It was in 1986 that Mary Gaffney of Great Dane Rescue, and fellow foster mom, suggested they start a rescue for Miniature Schnauzers. They had one of their own, a rescue named Rascal P. Coldnose. Hart did, and says at the time she figured it [the rescue] couldn’t get too big, as Schnauzers have smaller litters and, as she says, “Who would let go of their Schnauzer anyway?” Now, 16 years later, Hart says it’s still very rewarding “to help this wonderful breed and work with our volunteers. If it weren’t for our wonderful volunteers and their support, I’m sure we would never have come this far.” The nonprofit typically places 25-50 dogs each year. Some 14 volunteers provide loving foster care and three others volunteer safe transportation. The group now has pups on a waiting list, as there aren’t enough foster homes to care for all in need, from Seattle to California and Eastern Oregon. The need for foster families is high, and anyone interested is urged to contact Miniature Schnauzer Rescue at 503.292.6510.

Your photo could win big bucks The American Humane Association is accepting entries for its 2009 Pets & Pals Photo Contest through July 31. The popular annual competition encourages photos in four categories: Pets (all kinds), People & Pets, Down on the Farm and Shelter Life. Entries must be postmarked between June 15 & July 31. Details www.americanhumane.org/petsandpals.

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ebecca Rodriguez is passionate about two things: making movies and saving animals. This was clear within maybe five minutes of meeting her recently at Pix Patisserie in North Portland.

The independent filmmaker from La Center, WA, was explaining how she’d managed to construct a business model that simultaneously helps animal shelters raise money and get a feature-length Hitchcock-esque whodunit in the can. While nonprofit fundraising is not a frequent ingredient in filmmaking, Rodriguez is cooking up a homegrown business model that just may result in enough fundraising cake to go around. Rodriguez grew up in Sacramento, CA, aspiring to be an actress and to save animals. When the young naval officer she married was assigned to Guam after graduating from flight school, she followed him. Once on the Pacific island she tried to fit into the narrow role of an officer’s wife but she kept finding herself distracted by the conditions of the local dog population. “I can’t just sit here and put on fashion shows,” Rodriquez remembers thinking. So she dropped out of the Officers Wives Club and started Guam’s first

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humane society: Guam Animals in Need (GAIN). It was 1989, and there were an estimated 40,000 dogs on the island. She was 21 years old. For a twenty-something facing that much responsibility, Rodriguez made an important realization. In her own words she says, “I didn’t know what I was doing but I knew enough to ask.” The closest humane society was in Hawaii, so Rodriguez visited to learn about their operations. Back on Guam, getting the fledgling organization off the ground wasn’t just an uphill battle, it was an upcliff battle, she says. For example, to start a volunteer program at the underfunded and under-staffed shelter required working with the Guam Senate. GAIN had come a long way when Rodriguez left three years later, in 1992. “I was hoping I had laid a decent enough foundation, that the group would continue” she says of her soul-changing experience. “It really beat me up, but at the same time it gave me a great deal of confidence in my ability to help animals.”

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After returning to the mainland, Rodriguez searched for her niche in the animal advocacy establishment. For two years she worked at Oregon Humane Society as an animal care supervisor, and then moved to Seattle and worked as program manager for an animal fund. By 1995 she was disenchanted with the overwhelming crisis of pet overpopulation in the U.S. and decided to focus — for awhile — on her other dream: acting.

After studying for a year she started to land paid acting gigs and began writing screenplays. After attending the 2000 Sundance Film Festival she returned to Portland and, three weeks later, shot two short films in two days. One of them, Soul Collectors, was selected to debut at the 2000 Seattle International Film Festival. After one year Rodriguez was director of a collection of short films showing at festivals all over the world. In 2004 she made Coming

Up Easy, her first feature-length film, which won the Best Feature Award at the 2005 Reel Women International Film Festival in Los Angeles.

Her current project could help change the way indie films are made and hopefully will raise funds for animal shelters all over America. The low cost of moviemaking has resulted in a high volume of independent films on the market, so nowadays getting them distributed is a tall order. This, along with a struggling economy, makes it near impossible for indie filmmakers to raise funds. But Rodriguez had an idea. “Wouldn’t it be cool to find an audience for a movie before I made the movie?” she thought. So she wrote Good Dogs, a fictional screenplay about an investigation into the dissapearance of an animal shelter worker, which would hopefully appeal to a dogloving audience. But that was only part of the solution. After writing the script she created a patent-pending process called Box Office Blocks where the same people who would go see the movie in theaters can pay the approximate cost of two theater tickets and help fund the pproduction. The five-minute process starts by visiting iamagooddog.com and selecting the future placement your own pup’s 40x40 pixel picture (or dog-related logo, if you want to combine a little art funding with some cheap advertising) on the Website. Once the purchase of your piece of e-territory — that your Louis the Leg-lifter won’t pee on — is complete, you get a certificate of recog-

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ADOPTION / RESCUE Miniature Schnauzer Rescue 24 Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . . . . 23 BOARDING / DAYCARE Cooper Mountain Kennels . . . 7 Countryside Pet Spa . . . . . . . 2 Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . . . 15 Fetch Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Laurel Acres Kennels . . . . . . . 9 Opportunity Barks Pleasant Hill . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Play & Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CAT/DOG WASH The Pet Works . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CREMATION / MEMORIALS Dignified Pet Services . . . . . 25 DAYCARE / PET SITTING Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . . . 15 Play & Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 EVENTS 2009 Schnauzer Walk . . . . . 20 MCAS Toga Party . . . . . . . . 23 Mutt Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Paws for a Cause Anniversary Celebration . 27 Virtual Run for the Love of Dove . . . . . . . 25 GIFTS / FASHION / SPECIALTY Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mr. Formal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Wags of Eugene . . . . . . . . . 19 GROOMING - EUG/SPNG Aussie Mobile Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . 21 Grooming Dales . . . . . . . . . . 27 HEALTH & WELLNESS Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic of Oregon . . . . . . . . 13 Back on Track . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lilly Comfortis Flea Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 NWVS / VCA Specialty Animal Hospitals . . . . . . . 11

HOTELS Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fireside Motel . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PET FOOD / SUPPLIES Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Snowfire Farm — distributor of healthy pet foods . . . . . 15 Solid Gold NW Holistic Products for Pets . . . . . . . . 7 The Pet Works . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PHOTOGRAPHY Good Dog Photo . . . . . . . . . . 9 PRODUCTS Lilly Comfortis Flea Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Wags of Eugene . . . . . . . . . 19 SERVICE ANIMALS Dogs with a Cause . . . . . . . . 21 Providence Lifeline . . . . . . . 21 SOCIAL / PET NETWORKING pdxdog.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 SPAY/NEUTER Lane County Animal Services Pet Spay/Neuter . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TRAINING Dogs with a Cause . . . . . . . . 21 Opportunity Barks Pleasant Hill . . . . . . . . . . . 29 VACATION RENTALS Beachcombers . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . . . 12 Idyllic Beach House . . . . . . . 15 VETERINARIANS / VET HOSPITALS Best Care Animal Hospital . . 24 Best Friends Veternary MC . 17 Good Neighbor Vet . . . . . . . . 9 NWVS / VCA Specialty Animal Hospitals . . . . . . . 11 Rose City Vet Hospital . . . . . 21

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nition from the United Alliance of Canine Companions (signed by Monster and Fern-a-delic the canine Ambassador and Secretary, respectively) and a downloadable copy of My Dog’s Gone Wild (a perfect film for the canine cinephile). And that’s just the immediate swag. Everyone who buys a Good Dog Block receives a DVD of Good Dogs upon completion. After the film’s world premier in Portland, Good Dogs will be available by license to animal organizations everywhere so they can present public showings as fundraising events. “It’s fun, it advances the arts, but most importantly, it will help animals,” says Rodriguez, which — besides making great movies — has been her goal all along.

The Dapper Frog has guaranteed a minimum contribution of $10,000 over the next year and is offering customers an opportunity to donate to the project at the cashier counter. All such funds will go directly to the project and The Dapper Frog will cover credit card fees. In addition, McDonnell said, The Dapper Frog will host fundraising events, rally other merchants to participate, provide merchandise to fundraising auctions and encourage donations by artists whose works appear in his galleries as well. Donations of numerous major pieces have already been pledged.

“We are committed to make this happen and we won’t stop until it’s done,” McDonnell said. One major fundraising dinner, Wine and Fleas, is planned for Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Salishan resort in Gleneden Beach, south of Lincoln City. Other smaller events are being planned, as well. For information or to make a donation, visit The Dapper Frog, call 503.965.0085, or visit DapperFrog.com. Galleries are located in Newport’s Nye Beach, at Salishan, in Pacific City, Tillamook County, and Dundee. For information about the shelter and the fundraising campaign, contact My Sisters’ Place in Newport at 541.574.9424.

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ADOPTION COMPANIONS FOR LIFE 300 cats & kittens looking for forever home, altered, tested, vaccinated, microchipped, indoor, ready to love. Adoption fee $85-$125. M-F: 11-7, Sa-Su 10-6. Cat Adoption Team 503.925.8903 www.catadoptionteam.org Volunteers welcome. Fosters needed.

DOG GROOMING EUG/SPRINGFIELD

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

BOARDING $25/DAY AJ’S K9 KAMP Visit the photo page on www.ajsk9kamp.com. Day care & overnight home care. Canines under 30 lbs. Nr the airport. 15 yrs exp. Licensed. Insured. 7am - 8pm 503-252-7652.

CRAFTERS WANTED LOCAL CRAFTERS WANTED Handmade, pet-related items needed for new boutique. Favor given to crafters that use “green” materials. Send links or photos to: DS@laporte-design.com

DAYCARE See AJ’s K9 Kamp under Boarding THE BED & BISCUIT ON SUNNYSIDE Daycare and overnight stays in my home for dogs over 30# Special needs, meds OK! Lisa 503-658-5737 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. 1-800GO-LUCKY

“WE HAVE A WARM HEART FOR A COLD NOSE” LEXIDOG AT 5TH STREET PUBLIC MARKET Features Experienced grooming by Faith Langford — Let Faith pamper your pup from nose to toes! Call 541-343-5394 for an appointment.

FOSTER CARE FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED If you would like to be a volunteer foster parent for Other Mothers Animal Rescue, please call 503.452.0465 to request an application. We need dedicated animal lovers to care for pregnant dogs or cats and/or their litters until they can be adopted into permanent homes.Please check us out at www.othermothers.org, Then call if you can help these precious puppies or kittens. This is a great way to get to cuddle the baby critters without committing to more than 6 or 8 weeks. Other Mothers needs you! 971.321.6858.

HEALTH/WELLNESS ORGANIC WHEAT-FREE DOG TREAT RECIPES Send $3 & an SASE to Mrs. Paws at 8056 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver WA 98664. WALLACE PARK ANIMAL ACUPUNCTURE Complementary integrative pet care for a variety of health concerns. 20 yrs of experience and instructor to veterinarians. On the dog park in NW Portland. Dr.T. McCormick, LAc 503-810-0755

HELP WANTED FRIENDLY PEOPLE WANTED To deliver Spot Magazine to newsstands. A few hours, a few bucks. Never leave your own neighborhood! 1-2 days per month. West Vancouver & Hollywood routes available. To apply, call call 503.261.1162. HELP WANTED! EASTSIDE PDX ACCOUNT EXEC Spot Magazine is growing! We are seeking a gifted sales/marketing pro with a heart for animals. Work from your home office but expect a great deal of interaction with our fun, dynamic team. Straight commission; great long-term potential. Please send resume and letter of intro to publisher@spotmagazine.net. No phone calls please. GROOMER WANTED T-Sat, Exp, detail oriented, neat and friendly. Please call Liana Mon-Fri 503-291-0010 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 send letter of intro (especially your areas of interest/expertise in pets), along with two samples to: publisher@spotmagazine.net. No phone calls please.

West Vancouver & Jantzen Beach areas. Pet-sitting and Mid-Day Potty Breaks. 360.903.4174 LISA & FRIENDS PET SITTING Quality pet care in a comfortable home environment at great prices. In-home visits also available. All pets welcome. Refs. 503490-3762 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).

VACATION RENTALS Mohawk River B & B is located on two fenced acres on the banks of the Mohawk River, approximately 18 miles north of Springfield or 18 miles from Crawfordsville. Vacation with your pet and enjoy the country setting. Walk in the gardens, sit by the river or pond. 541.933.3940.

HOUSE & PET SITTERS DEPENDABLE RETIRED COUPLE We do overnight and vacation house and pet sitting. Dogs, cats, horses, whatever! Responsible with great references. 503537-9719 or 503-679-5613 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.

PET SITTING BOWWOWS & MEOWS PET SERVICES Need a pet-sitter who will love your pets as much as she loves her own? BowWows & Meows Pet Services . . . Because It’s All About Them! We also love birds! Serving

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JULY • 2009 1 wednesday • Wednesday Zoo Tunes presents The 234th Army Band (big band). Details oregonzoo.org.

2 thursday 6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the ﬂy to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

4 saturday 10am — CAT’s Sherwood shelter is open ‘til 6pm. 10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio. Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives. Noon — Adopt a Cat this Weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores ‘til 4. PetsMarts are

Music, beverages and bites, with your best (4-legged) friend! AZINE

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Mutt Mixers First Thursday Social Hour

August 6, 2009 • 5-8 pm Special Guest Rick Woodford

Hotel Monaco 5th & Washington Downtown Portland Details 503.261.1162 Great fun for a good cause!

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located at Cascade Station, • Zoo Beat Premium Concerts in Clackamas, Hillsboro, presents Tears for Fears with Tanasbourne, Tigard, Tualatin, Wainright. Tickets $22. Wilsonville and Washington Square. Also noon-4 tomorrow, 9am — PDX Danes meetup: Downtown Portland Walkabout. and the weekends of July 11, Meet at 1st & Davis; details 18 & 25. pdxdanes.com. Noon — The Kitten Road Show 10am — Pet Nutrition & News is happening this weekend at with Chip Sammons on CAT’s adoption outreaches KKPZ, 1330 AM radio. Chip at PetsMart stores ‘til 2. The helps you help your pets live Kitten Road Show also runs long, healthy, happy lives. July 11. 11am — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem PetsMart ‘til 1pm —PDX Danes meetup: 4. Come meet some sweet, Ross Park Romp. Details adoptable dogs. pdxdanes.com. 11am — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane in Eugene. Learn why animals are placed in 5:30pm — Basic Manners Dog foster care, whether the fun, Training Classes at Oregon rewarding program is right for Humane Society. Fun, positive you, and what to expect in dog training classes built to terms of projects & support. conveniently fit into busy lives. Details green-hill.org; RSVP Flex schedule means you can required: 541.689.1503. learn at your own pace. Intro classes offered at varying Noon — Pacific Pug Rescue at times today & July 11, 21 & Furever Pets on Broadway in 25. Training classes offered Portland ‘til 3. Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri. Details 12:30pm — Finicky Feline Class oregonhumane.org. led by a certified pet trainer at OHS. Ideal for anyone just entering or considering pet parenthood. No need to RSVP • Wednesday Zoo Tunes & the workshop is free. presents Local Band 5pm — Meet Animal Showcase. Communicator Bridget Pilloud, owner of Animals Are Talking! She’ll be in residence at Hotel Monaco’s Whine 6:05pm — What are you doing Hour tonight to chat & field this weekend? Tune in on questions ‘til 6. Free; bring your the fly to 1450 AM Radio, the pet or a photo. The Monaco is KPSU Family Show for Spot located at 5th & Washington in Magazine’s report on weekend downtown Portland. events for pets & their people.

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11am — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Woodburn Petsense ‘til 4. Come meet some sweet, adoptable dogs. 1pm — Memorial Art Community Workshop with DoveLewis at 1945 NW Pettygrove, Families Welcome 1-2:30, adults (ages 16 & up) 3-4:30. Enid Traisman, MSW facilitates workshops offered the 2nd Sunday of every month, each with an opportunity to create something unique to take home. Free; RSVP required. dovelewis.org/giftshop. 1pm —PDX Danes meetup: Gabriel Park Romp. Details pdxdanes.com. 2pm — Basic Dog Massage at Oregon Humane Society. A building block of preventative care, dog massage can also relieve pain & stress. Rubi Sullivan, CSAMP and owner of Heal NW, instructs. Fee $45; RSVP to oregonhumane.org.

6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the ﬂy to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

13 monday 7am — DoveLewis Golf Tournament at Langdon Farms in Aurora. Shotgun start at 8. For details or to register online, visit dovelewis.org/giftShop.

14 tuesday 6:45pm — 4th annual Dogs on Parade at Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza in Hillsboro. Strut the streets & show off your best costumes, then enjoy the fun in the plaza. Details in Fetch.

15 wednesday • Wednesday Zoo Tunes presents Vieux Farka Touré (Afropop).

17 friday • Cat Adoption Team will be at Sherwood’s Robin Hood Festival in Old Town. Details robinhoodfestival.com. • Zoo Beat Premium Concerts presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Los Lobos. Tickets $22.

5pm — Meet Animal Communicator Bridget Pilloud, owner of Animals Are Talking! She’ll be in residence at Hotel Monaco’s Whine Hour tonight to chat & ﬁeld questions ‘til 6. Free; bring your pet or a photo. The Monaco is located at 5th & Washington in downtown Portland. 7pm — ZOOLALA at the Oregon Zoo. The Zoo Foundation’s annual fundraising event is an evening of ﬁne dining &

entertainment under the stars. Enjoy culinary delights from top regional restaurants, bakeries, breweries & wineries. Then dance the night away. Details 503.220.2492.

19 sunday 10:30am — Springﬁeld Pet Parade hosted by Willamalane at Island Park in Springﬁeld. Registration at 10:30; festivities get underway at noon. Details in Fetch or 541.736.4544.

18 saturday 9am — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Saturday Market ‘til 3. Come meet some sweet, adoptable dogs. 9am — Suds it up for Hondo. Dog Wash fundraiser hosted by the Hillsboro Dog Association to support Hondo Dog Park ‘til noon at Iron Mutt Coffee Co. in Beaverton. Details in Fetch. 10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio. Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives. Noon — Meet Oregon Greyhound adoptables at Furever Pets on Broadway in Portland ‘til 3. Furever Pets’ Broadway Sidewalk Sale is running now through July 19. 12:30pm — Problem Pooch class led by an OHS certiﬁed pet trainer. For those entering or considering pet parenthood or those frustrated with their fourlegged friend. Free; no need to RSVP. Please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

Is your dog a challenge to deal with? Rambunctious? Lacking manners? Is it a challenge for you to give your dog sufficient exercise? Is it a challenge for you to find the accommodations that you want for your dogs when you go away? Turn that challenge into an opportunity at Opportunity Barks Dog Training, Daycare and Boarding 84293 Hill Top Drive • Pleasant Hill, Oregon (541) 726-8435 • www.opportunitybarks.com

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1pm —PDX Danes meetup: No. Clackamas Park Romp. Details pdxdanes.com. 2pm — Paws for a Cause 1 Year Anniversary Celebration ‘til 7 at The Troutdale House, 411 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy in Troutdale. Food/ Beverage, Hourly Rafﬂes, Adoptables, Vendors and Live Music by Faded Blue Music. Details 503.489.6575 or pawsforacauseshop.org.

20 monday 5pm —Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane in Eugene. Details July 11 at 11am.

21 tuesday 6pm — Paws N’ Sip at Oscar Albert Wine Bar, Garden Nursery and Bottle Shop in SE Portland. Pet-related businesses, “Ask Dr. Paws,” a rafﬂe & great company — human and canine — in a sweet garden setting. Details oscaralbert.com.

22 wednesday • Wednesday Zoo Tunes presents Riders in the Sky (Western Swing). Noon — Looking for Some Bunny to Love? One is looking for you! Meet them, and their Advocates, at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton ‘til 3. The Advocates’ events are fun, informative — even beautifying: they’ll clip your bunny’s nails (donations & BYO towels/ groom tools appreciated). Details adoptarabbit.org. Also, if you’re considering fostering, the need is GREAT and your love/efforts mean so much!

23 thrusday 6pm — Lost in Translation: When miscommunication leads to misbehaving with Karis Bryen at Wonder Puppy in Portland. How do our dogs perceive our actions? What does ‘body language’ really mean? What are our dogs trying to tell us with their behavior? They say dogs never lie about love, but do they ever lie about chewing up your shoes?? An entertaining look at dogs, their humans and the

July 2, 2009: Q Madp on honoring our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. July 9, 2009: Brett Weed, Children’s Rights Council, re having his children abducted to Japan, even though he is the custodial parent. July 16, 2009: Carollyn Smith, Grandparents Raising Grandkids: is there racism in the Child Protective Services? July 23, 2009: Theresa O’Hollaren, Oregon Coordinator, Children’s Rights Council. July 30, 2009: Sonja Harju with an wrap up on the 2009 Oregon Legislative Session.

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in Albany SafeHaven’s 6th annual Paws in the Park fundraiser in Albany June 6 was a howling success! Timber Linn Park was ﬁlled with fun & games, pet-friendly vendors and doggie demos. Spot was snapping photos for its 2009 Cover Model Search. The southern Spot rig, newly equipped with an Otto Step for easy access, was spotted and enthusiastically tried out by many of our furry friends! Thank you SafeHaven, Otto Step and all our beautiful models for making this a great time for everyone!

miscommunication we all experience. Details in Fetch or wonder-puppy.com. 6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the ﬂy to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

24 friday • Hawaii Days at OHS. The folks at OHS say skip the expense of an island vacation & stop by Meow-i, land of beautiful felines, and Howl-a-lu-lu, a paradise for pooches. Visitors will enjoy Hawaiian drinks, leis & island music. Wear a Hawaiian shirt & get $50 off adult adoption fees. Thru 7/26. • Zoo Beat Premium Concerts presents Indigo Girls with David Ryan Harris. Tickets $19. 7:05pm — Get to the ballpark at Civic Stadium in Eugene and support the Ems and Greenhill.

25 saturday 10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio. Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives. 11am — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog

Shelter at Petco on Lancaster ‘til 4. Come meet some sweet, adoptable dogs. 1pm — Dog Day Afternoon in Forest Heights Village Center in Portland. Family festival featuring contests, live music, a silent auction & adoptables. Details in Fetch or quinnsprimeandvine.com.

26 sunday 1pm —PDX Danes meetup: for Hazeldale Romp. Details pdxdanes.com. 6pm — From Chihuahuas to Cheetahs: the story of a dog trainer and her big cats at Wonder Puppy, 1500 NW 1500 NW 18th Ave Suite 117 (enter at 17th & Quimby) in Portland. Details in Fetch or wonder-puppy.com.

29 wednesday • Wednesday Zoo Tunes presents Orchestra Baobab (Afropop). 6pm — Yappy Hour: Summer Luau with LexiDog and Oregon Humane Society. Highlights include pools, costume contest (best luau attire), limbo game & bobbing for prizes. Location TBD — check oregonhumane.org for details.

30 thursday 6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the ﬂy to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

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11am — 5 annual Bow Wow Bash at Garden Home Recreation Center in SW Portland ‘til 3. The fun will include Agility course, Flyball Performance, Dog Olympics, K-9 Police Unit, Vendors, Rafﬂe/ Silent Auction, Food. Proceeds

support the center, last year funding the installation of a doggy drinking fountain. Details 503-629-6341.

Aug 22 10am — Corgi Walk in the Pearl. Details lyndepauly@aol.com or 503.227.2187.

Aug 23 Reserve Your Table — Jake’s Dog Day of Summer pups & their people can enjoy a ﬁne meal together at Jake’s Famous Crawﬁsh. 3-course meal, plus dinner for the pooch, PLUS gives DoveLewis a boost. RSVP to 503.226.1419.

• Zoo Beat Premium Concerts presents Jewel. Tickets $22.50.

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10am — 2009 Schnauzer Walk ‘til 2 at Clackamette Park in Oregon City. Details www.pmsc2.org or walk@PMSC2.org. 7:05pm — Bark in the Park at PGE Park. The ballpark becomes dog-friendly for the night, giving fans & their best friends a chance to take to the stands together. Tonight The Beavers take on the Sacramento River Cats. A beneﬁt supporting DoveLewis, tonight will also feature the Run for the Love of Dove ﬁnale event. Spot will be there to say hi!

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Aug 2 • 15th Annual Bones & Brew Festival to beneﬁt the Oregon Zoo in Portland’s NW & Pearl Districts.

If you hate fleas, you’ll love Comfortis® (spinosad)

Aug 6 Mutt Mixer with Spot & Hotel Monaco. Meet a great bunch of pets & their people, enjoy a bite, beverage & entertainment. Tonight’s featured guest is Rick Woodford. Start your First Thursday adventure with us! Free; Whine Hour starts at 5; festivities 6-8.

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ﬂeas for one full month. Plus Comfortis® chewable tablets let you play with your dog immediately after treatment. So give your dog the ﬂea protection he deserves with Comfortis®.

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