March 2010 - Spot Magazine

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Best in the Northwest • Great Gear • Day Trippin’

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as you’ve never seen him Behind the scenes in

Harney County 2010 Pet Events Get underway

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Trae’s Anatomy

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Best in the Northwest Magazine

Spot Magazine highlights the Oregon Coast in May, providing you with an excellent showcase for your business! Spot readers are traveling or planning their travels for spring and summer now — make sure you’re part of their plans! Many Spot readers will be heading to Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest in May, “the largest dog-friendly beer festival in the world.” Give them a reason to take that side trip to visit you — and turn your first-time visitors into guests who look forward to returning again and again!

Put your money where your market is!

3 reasons Spot Magazine is a great investment for your advertising dollars: • Spot Readers voted The Oregon Coast their #1 vacation destination (Spot 2008 Top Dog Awards) • Spot Readers rank Vacation, Travel, and Hotel among their first choices in discretionary spending • Spot Readers rank Festivals among their favorite pastimes Today’s economy makes one-tank getaways more popular than ever!

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Pet-related or Pet-friendly, pet people simply prefer to patronize businesses that have a heart for animals.

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Get your goodie bag! …and help the animals Spot’s got the goodies!

Get yours whenever we’re on the scene.

Suggested donation $5; content value $20-$30.

Inside: hotel-sized doggie shampoo from Bennington Properties, Reflector tags from BiMart, tasty samples from top food companies Solid Gold Northwest and Wellness and more!

Come see Spot and get your goodies! We’ll be at March for Mutts March 6th

8 Part 1 of a series showcasing the Best in the Northwest in Everything Pet!

10 Get your gear!

From boots to leashes, jackets to pet beds . . . and more.

24 Eugene warming center makes room for pets

People were horrified by the death of a homeless veteran in Eugene in 2008. A coalition formed, and the Egan Warming Center was created in the man’s name, in hopes of preventing this from happening to another soul. This year the effort expanded to provide warm shelter to the animals of the homeless.

18 Light up the runway — it’s time for Boutiques Unleashed

14 Day Trippin’ in the Northwest — an A to Z guide to great one-day getaways.

6 Behind the scenes in Harney County

News stories don’t always reveal the nuances that explain the hows and whys of a situation. Connie Theil looked into the dramatic rescue that grabbed the hearts of pet lovers everywhere this winter, discovering details that might surprise you.

Spring brings the beginning of the pet event season, and among the first up is a crowd favorite: DoveLewis’s Boutiques Unleashed, an evening of haute couture and hilarity.

Spot’s MarketPlace is the place for the best products, services and pet-related everything in the Northwest!

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crunchy little newsbits to chew on - March for Mutts kicks off the pet event season - Lane County rolls out new rabies program - WHS seeks nominations of Humaneitarians - OHS spring classes focus on new additions - Spay & Save Q & A - World’s most unusual valentine . . . gone to the dogs

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Meet Trae! The face of this column, Trae, is a former rescue who takes his modeling gig seriously — proudly working in his scrubs, designed and made special for him by Rose James of Eugene. Stop by Wags! to see more clothing.

Meet the precious foundlings who made their way to Spot this month.

These are often babies who need an extra boost finding their way home — a little older, sometimes needing special care, often just too long in a shelter or foster home.

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Introducing

Spot introduces two new health columns, Trae’s Anatomy for felines and Doc Dawg for canines, featuring veterinarians discussing their areas of medical expertise.

This month Dr. Janelle Walker talks about common concerns with aging kitties.

Rescue Me!

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Jennifer McCammon Publisher w/ Lula & Scout

Publisher@SpotMagazine.net

Magazine VOL. 5 • NO. 8 March 2010

Lancea LaPorte Art Director w/ Molly

Spot@LaPorte-Design.com

Contributing Writers Kristan Dael Vonnie Harris Kennedy Morgan Camilla Mortensen Vanessa Salvia Connie Theil

Contributing Photographers Lancea LaPorte Marnie McCammon Christiaan McPherson Jeff Shannon

Jake Faris

Features Editor w/ Buddy

Jake@SpotMagazine.net

Advertising Jennifer McCammon Publisher

w/ Broadway

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Our Mission Companion and working animals are important, beloved members of the family. Spot Magazine is the one-stop resource for information, ideas, and events of interest to these animals and their people.

Our Policies Spot Magazine welcomes opinions and letters to the editor. To be considered for publication, letters should be signed and include the writer’s full name, address, and daytime telephone (for internal use only). Spot reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Mail to: Spot Magazine PO Box 16667 Portland OR 97292; Fax to: 503.261.8945; email to: publisher@spotmagazine.net. Opinions and ideas expressed by writers and/or advertisers herein are not necessarily endorsed by, or necessarily reflect, the opinions of Spot Magazine or Living Out Loud, Inc.

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Vonnie Harris

Names: Dad, Rey Franco, Pedro & Che Breeds/Ages: Pedro is a 3-year old Lab whose birthday is January. Che, a Doberman, will turn 3 in September.

Stomping Grounds: Rey, Pedro and Che live in SE Portland and their fav play places include Normandale Park and Mt. Tabor.

Turn-ons: Pedro loves treats, treats, treats. Oh yeah: and treats. Che loves squirrels . . . ground squirrels, flying squirrels!

Turn-offs: Pedro hates thunder. Che hates the fact that squirrels are fast and can climb trees

Cover Photo by Christiaan McPherson

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Go ahead, break the rules a little Jennifer McCammon with Broadway

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hese are some strange days. In times like these I think it’s vital we reach beyond SOP. First do no harm, of course, but by all means, buck tradition!

A recent adventure of this nature brought the coolest outcome — our Best in the Northwest series that starts this issue, and this month’s cover.

Here’s what happened.

Like everyone these days, we at Spot are working triple-time, on a pretty short leash.

One recent fast-paced day I was returning from errands when, idling at a red light, my wandering gaze landed on something that s-l-o-w-l-y came into focus: Pure beauty. Poetry in motion.

I took in the sight of a man and two dogs in full rain gear moving beautifully together in broad circles and figure eights in an empty parking area. I was captivated as the grand animals broke from quickstep to languid lope. The vision was simply . . . gorgeous.

“Darn it! No camera!”

I thought of approaching them anyway when my inner voice

butted in: “You have GOT to get back to work. Go.” So I did . . . for about a half-mile . . . when I heard:

Go. Get. That. Guy.

So, yep, I doubled back, finding the lot . . . empty. They can’t be far, I thought, slowly cruising the roads bordering the complex.

Just as I was beginning (in disgust) to concede I’d lost them, scolding myself to ‘follow when led’ in the future, I rounded the final corner, and . . . here they came, straight at me.

I lowered the window, calling, “Excuse me!” The day was gray, cold, and pissing rain. “This guy’s gonna think I’m a stalker,” I thought. Worse, when I asked if he knew Spot (thousands of pet guardians around here do), he said, “No.” Natch. The best proof that I wasn’t a stalker was worthless.

I introduced myself, and Spot, chatted a bit, (everyone politely tolerating the cold and wet) and voila — I had Rey’s number. Because covers are a tricky, persnickety thing, I told him only that I’d love a shot of him and his babies in their Northwest gear for Spot. Only after arrangements were certain did I let him know my real desire: to shoot them for a cover.

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Connie Theil • Spot Magazine

estled in the southeast corner of Oregon, the town of Burns is a jewel.

Here, on the sweeping vistas of the high desert, you can see a variety of wildlife — bighorn sheep, Kiger Mustangs, waterfowl, and all manner of birds. The residents are nice folks, and the place is chockfull of fabulous outdoor activities such as stargazing, birdwatching, and hiking in the many nature preserves.

One thing Burns doesn’t have is an animal shelter. Like many other rural areas in Oregon, Burns has Oregon Humane Society 503-285-7722 • oregonhumane.org Harney County Save a Stray PO Box 403 • Burns OR 97720 harneycountysaveastray.com American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals aspca.org Best Friends Animal Society bestfriends.org South Pacific County Humane Society beachpets.com

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nowhere to take unwanted companion animals. All impounded or stray companion pets end up at the only vet in town where, after three to five days, they are euthanized.

This is how a thorny problem began for a Burns man and woman who began taking in some of the unwanted and stray dogs in their town. They started out with kind intentions, but the situation quickly became untenable. Soon residents were dumping off their unwanted former furry friends at all hours.

The couple obtained bones from a nearby butcher to feed them, and as the number of dogs grew, so did the enormous piles of bones. The population grew to exceed 200, reproducing at an alarming rate.

As happens so many tragic times, the couple was overwhelmed.

Friends of the couple’s grandkids reported the situation to the sheriff and the Oregon Humane Society came to the rescue. OHS took 90 of the dogs to the Portland shelter, gave them medical attention and socialization, and starting placing them with families.

With the shelter at capacity, Melanie Epping, founder of the companion animal rescue group

“Harney County Save a Stray,” was called in. Epping jumped into the fray and began the arduous task of rounding up the rest of the dogs.

She was especially concerned when she learned that about 15

Safe Haven, and the South Pacific County Humane Society. They even received advice from the famed Utah-based group, Best Friends Animal Society, on how to work with these types of dogs.

One thing Burns DOESN’T have is an animal shelter. had wandered off the property and been shot by neighboring ranchers concerned for their livestock. Time was of the essence, and Epping and her small band of volunteers gathered about 80 dogs, re-homing them with other rescues, shelters and boarding kennels.

The sheriff, Dave Glerup, was helpful throughout. He received some pressure to shoot the remaining canines, but he refused to cave and stayed the compassionate route. Spot spoke to Sheriff Glerup about the situation, and he had this to say: “I have never shot a dog in my life and am not going to start now.”

The job of capturing the dogs was formidable, but Epping and her group have received a lot of help —from caring locals, Pasado’s

When asked for her thoughts on the ongoing rescue effort, Epping said, “I feel real good about it. It has taken a lot of work and a lot of patience. These dogs only want to be loved. Our first trip to the property was sad, but you don’t let it get to you. What can you do, but help these poor creatures and the folks trying to help them?”

Epping says the smell of the pileup of bones and feces was not exactly pleasant. Some of the dogs were kept in 8 x 12-foot pens, walking atop a mountain of bones and excrement.

Despite the awful lives they had led the dogs were happy and SO appreciative of the care and love they were finally given. Epping offers a poignant story of a peculiar trait many of the survivors manifest.

Cody, a dog she took home, is no exception. He will gather together boots, cat and dog toys, blankets, and all manner of items, and put them in a big pile in his own special place. Maybe like people, this is a way of gathering, in case he experiences future privations like those he’s faced in the past.

“These dogs only want to be loved. Our first trip to the property was sad, but you don’t let it get to you. What can you do, but help these poor creatures and the folks trying to help them?”

— Melanie Epping, founder, Harney County Save a Stray Most of the dogs were Australian Shepherd mixes. Like most canines, these dogs just want to be part of a pack, where their basic needs are met and they receive love. There are about 30 dogs currently left at the property, and Epping could still use donations (the group is working on getting their 501(c)(3). Donations pay for vet care and fuel to transport the dogs.

Connie Theil is a freelance writer, master landscaper, and lifelong animal advocate and rescuer. Previously she served on the Multnomah County Animal Safety Advisory Board, and years ago she and her son helped eradicate greyhound racing in Oregon. Connie has recently returned to Spot, and we’re thrilled to have her back! Contact Connie at carsonlaura@earthlink.net.

Animal hoarders collect large numbers of animals and lack the ability to properly care for them. Often the hoarder is ill, rather than cruel. They may deny the basic fact that they are not meeting the needs of the creatures they are trying to care for.

Diseases and overcrowding are often the result to the animals AND the humans involved.

Zoonotic disease is common. Many groups, such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) work to educate and assist hoarders by taking many or all of the hoarded companion animals, spaying and neutering, and re-homing them.

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Aurora and Leif Found wandering outdoors by Rabbit Advocates volunteers, this sweet pair was lucky: domestic rabbits don’t survive outdoors on their own.

Aurora is a love magnet, and hopes to find the love she deserves. She is 2 yrs and 4 lbs. — some say she looks like a guinea pig! Leif likes a quiet, calm space in which to study metaphysics. A little shy, with patience and time he will settle in well with his new family.

About 3 yrs, Leif weighs 41⁄2 lbs. Because he is shy, Leif needs a home with older, respectful children. Both bunnies love their toys and playtime!

They are bonded, so must go home together, to an indoor-only Portlandarea home. To meet them, contact nellie409@yahoo.com.

Good news from Rabbit Advocates ~ Oreo, featured in Spot February ’10, has found his forever home!

Granola Granola is good for you. And this particular Granola is really, really good!

She’s pretty, intelligent, friendly, and guaranteed to lower your blood pressure when you pet her. A little bashful at first, let her warm up and you’ll find this sweetie prefers you to cat toys. Come and get acquainted with Granola at CAT in Sherwood.

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Queue Pronounced “Q,” this simple name suits this no-fuss guy to a T. Queue likes to check things out, keep an eye on things, and stay out of trouble.

If you’re seeking a stalwart friend who’ll never let you down, you’ve found him. Come let him investigate you at CAT, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. in Sherwood. Contact CAT at 503-925-8903 or catadoptionteam.org.

Tessa’s babies On January 25 th , Jenell of Oregon Dachshund Rescue wrote: Tessa [the mama dog] and I stayed up all night and we have 5 healthy babies to show for it. The first arrived at 2am, with new arrivals every hour after that. I am off to bed now. So are Tessa and the babies.

Tessa was rescued from a difficult situation. If you have room in your home and your heart for her or one of these beautiful Doxie babies, contact Jenell at jrangan@teleport.com.

Geppetto Geppetto is a 1-2 yr-old American Bulldog mix who went to Save the Pets after several months at LCAS. He was not doing well in the kennel, but has blossomed since getting out.

In his foster home, Geppetto has learned to walk nicely on the leash and stay away from the door when people come and go. He has great fetch manners! He’ll drop the ball, then wait patiently for it to be thrown. If he can’t find the ball, rest assured he will search every inch of the yard ‘til he finds it. He sits and waits calmly for food and also to be invited up on furniture. He is crate trained and will even crate himself when he needs a little downtime. There is a ping-pong table in his foster home, and he’s learned the difference between ping-pong and fetch balls!

Geppetto has become a great all-around dog. While he doesn’t get along with all dogs, he can have dog friends. He is gentle with children and loves to play. In fact, he loves just about everything and everyone — except cats. He is high-energy, but with proper exercise he can easily calm down indoors. Geppetto is a clown and always has a huge smile for everyone he meets. This sweet boy spreads ‘good mood’ wherever he goes. To meet Geppetto, contact Andrea at myspotted_dog@yahoo.com.

Partnering for Pets

This just in . . . from the ASPCA . . .

T here is a natural connection between pet parents and Subaru. In fact, almost half of Subaru owners have a dog, and 7 out of 10 owners have some kind of pet. Inspired by its customers, Subaru has built a strong partnership with the ASPCA to help bring pets and people together.

For the past two years, Subaru has partnered with the ASPCA as part of the “Share the Love� event, resulting in a $1.2 million donation in the first year alone. This past holiday season, the ASPCA helped connect Subaru dealerships with local animal welfare agencies around the country to promote Share the Love with fun-filled events and activities. Our matchmaking resulted in more than 350 adoptions and raised $28,000 for local agencies.

Now Subaru is celebrating its special connection with the ASPCA and pet lovers everywhere with a campaign featuring two adopted pooches, Olive and Zelda, at the wheel of a Subaru Forester. See all of their adventures (like parallel parking!) at Subaru.com.

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Photo by Jeff Shannon

Best in the Northwest We work hard. We play hard.

And we LOVE great gear!

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Vonnie Harris • Spot Magazine

hen you live in the Pacific Northwest, you have to be ready for anything the weather can dish out. And people in the Northwest love their pets. Spot recently searched out pet stores in the area and their customers for what is top-selling and most popular, from apparel to beds, bowls to food and toys. Several companies providing extraordinary products are based right here at home.

Bully Leads The Northwest is filled with talented folks with the entrepreneurial spirit, and one great example is 16-year-old Bradley Larios. Bradley the businessman stands out not only for his tender age, but for the fact that he’s succeeding while coping with the affects of autism. Fed up with leads that lacked functionality and were made from cheap materials, Bradley decided to design and make his own to hold up to his dogs’ tough standards. The results are extraordinary. The Dual-Function Tie Out Lead features a special handle design and incorporates a clasp that allows you to tie out your dog without disconnecting his lead. The Multi-Function Tandem Lead has all the same benefits plus a special “O” ring that can be configured for hands-free walking or for a tandem leash. A portion of every sale goes to programs benefitting autistic kids. Check it out at www.BigBullyDogs.com.

Ruff Wear Bark’n Boots Of course your dog must go hiking with you! Ruff Wear, based in Bend, has revolutionized canine paw protection.

Bark’n Boots Grip Tex enhances traction and stability and gives pups protection in a range of temperatures, surfaces and hazards, and can improve mobility in older dogs. Grip cuffs hug the legs so they stay in place, and the air mesh upper is comfortable, breathable and drainable for allseason wear. Available in red or black in seven sizes.

And because dogs get dirty, they’re sold in sets of four.

Available at REI or www.ruffwear.com.

Nylon Turnout Coat — Foggy Mountain Dog Coats A nice parka/ski jacket-style coat originally designed for horses. These coats will have your dog toasty warm in even the most severe weather. “This is our top-selling ‘go for broke’ coat,” says Suzanne Losch, owner of Urban Fauna pet supply and doggie daycare in NW Portland. The coats are made with tough water- and wind-repellent nylon, insulated with warm polyfil, and lined with plush fleece. Because of its unique design, it stays put on even the most rambunctious dogs. Machine washable in sizes to fit all dogs in plaids and solid colors. Available at Urban Fauna or www.dogcoat.com.

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Get your gear!

Busy Buddy Toys A favorite from Chip at Holistic Pet Center is the Busy Buddy line of treat-dispensing chew toys. Safe, long-lasting, non-toxic and tough, these chew toys are designed to keep your pet busy and help re-direct destructive chewing behavior into positive playtime.

Your dog will see, hear and smell the treats and will have a great time figuring out how to get them! The textured rubber wrap also helps clean teeth.

Available in several designs at pet retailers and at busybuddytoys.com.

Hide A Bee (Busy Bee) Another endlessly entertaining and just plain cute toy that’s a fav among local pet retailers is the Hide-A-Bee, perhaps better known as the Busy Bee from the movie, Best In Show. Containing three squeaker bees pets can repeatedly remove, the Hide-A-Bee helps develop eye-paw coordination, satisfies the natural instinct to search, and eliminates boredom. For additional fun and variety your pet’s favorite treats or other toys can be placed inside.

Made by Kyjen with machine-washable fabric. If bees aren’t your dog’s thing, check out the Hide-A-Squirrel and Hide-A-Bird. Voted one of the best purchases you can make for your dog’s bottomless toy box. Available at local pet retailers or online. continued next page

Top of the Food Chain Recycled Collars Another local eco-friendly pet collar company, Top of the Food Chain is touted by Chip Sammons of Holistic Pet Center. These dapper collars are handmade with 100% hemp webbing and reclaimed vintage neckties, making each unique.

They come in a wide range of sizes to suit the canine masses. And don’t forget the felines! Adjustable, breakaway cat collars are made from reclaimed leather and lined with soft buckskin, loved by the most finicky of felines. These fabulous collars are currently stocked at Holistic Pet Center, Healthy Pets Northwest, LexiDog, Green Dog, Furever Pets, Hip Hound and other Northwest locations.

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Best in the Northwest Cycle Dog Collars & Leashes Leading the nation in cycling as a lifestyle means a lot of flat tires and old inner tubes. Cycle Dog, a Portland, OR-based company, designs and manufactures dog leashes, collars and accessories from reclaimed bike inner tubes that would otherwise end up in landfills. Not only are Cycle Dog’s products good for the environment, they look great thanks to loads of colorful patterns.

Each handmade collar is super smooth and comfy on your dog’s neck, with soft cushy handles for you. They are also non-fraying, quickdrying, and best of all: stink-resistant.

Available at many pet retailers and specialty bike stores and cycledog.com.

All natural products used in grooming Core strengthening and pilate classes for dogs Obedience and puppy training 7660 SW Barbur Blvd 503-2GO-DOGS(246-3647) www.playandchase.com

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Reversible Coats & Soft Harnesses

by Dog Paws Only (formerly Four Paws Only) You’ve got to check out these fashionable reversible coats, handmade in Gresham. Winter coats come in a variety of faux leather and stylish fleece, with Velcro straps to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. “For the spring coats, there will be a lot of taffeta,” says proprietor and creator Nancy Perry-Dale. Bone appliqués, cute buckles and even bling make each customized coat unique. Dog Paws’ soft harnesses are another musthave, designed with your dog’s comfort in mind. Great for pullers & tuggers, the harnesses direct pressure to the chest not the neck. Available in winter and summer styles, five different sizes and several colors (all with reflective detail for visibility). www.dogpawsonly.com or www.customfitdogclothing.com

Warm & Affordable Dog Coats 530.385.1503 • www.baddogscoats.com

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Orvis Dog Beds Ultimate Fleece Wraparound Bed The average dog sleeps up to 13 hours a day, so his bed is one of his most important accommodations. With so many in different styles, colors and materials, it’s hard to decide.

When several people were polled on their favorites, one company’s name kept popping up: Orvis. This family-owned retail business specializes in high-end fishing and sporting goods and is the oldest mail-order retailer in the United States. The Ultimate Fleece Wraparound Bed, one of their best-selling, is an attractive oval-shaped bolster bed offering the ultimate in luxury and comfort. The superbly designed bed is made to last, with super-plush Berber fleece inside, highquality microfiber outside.

Wonderfully cozy, the only bed he’ll love more is yours! Three sizes and various colors with removable, washable covers are available at Orvis.com.

Vent Car Window Guard Highly recommended and a top-seller to boot, Chip Sammons of Holistic Pet Center says the Vent Car Window Guard is great for road trips. Easy to install and remove, it fits most car windows, keeping pets well-ventilated and safe. Pups get the fresh air they love without extending their head out the window. Intended for use while driving not parked; please do not leave your pet unattended in the car for more than a few minutes, even on overcast days. Available at Holistic Pet Center or holisticpetcenter.com.

Woodin’ U Dog Bowl Feeders As with beds, there is a ton of options for dog and cat feeders. How about a beautiful, elevated pet feeder made right here in the Northwest? Woodin’ U is proud to be a family-owned and operated business committed to creating affordable high-quality handcrafted products. Many are made from recycled materials, and the folks at Woodin’ U strive to find ways to be “green.”

Their signature patented bone-shaped feeder stations are made of pine and finished with three protective coats for longevity and easy care. These products are ergonomically designed for the pets, aesthetically pleasing for your home. Woodin’ U offers these and many other great products at various retailers, pet events including the Vancouver Farmers Market, and www.woodinu.com.

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Best in the Northwest Your A to Z Guide for Day-tripping in the Northwest

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Kennedy Morgan • Spot Magazine

ou know those times when you can’t take an extra day from work or one of your weekend days is already booked? Or when you get a day off in the middle of the week and are just itching to get out and enjoy? When these unexpected chances for a getaway arise, don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s got to be an extended vacay to be worthwhile. Take a look at these great destinations.

The Pacific Northwest is rich with ways to pack great adventures into a single day!

Eugene Pack a picnic lunch and grab your running shoes and the leash. Visit Eugene’s Adida’s Amazon and Rexius Trails for a great day of cross training, running, walking or hiking. Rexius Trail loops along Amazon Creek, where your pooch can enjoy a quick dip or a drink. The Eugene area also boasts a wonderful 237-acre natural area at Alton Baker Park.

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Your dog will love running free in the designated off-leash space, and you may even want to take your bicycle along for a cruise along the river.

Be sure to check out the Hays Memorial Tree Garden and Talking Stones for a bit of history and beauty.

For a little more action, Armitage Park is 56plus glorious acres along the McKenzie River.

Here you’ll find self-guided nature trails along with boat and river access, volleyball nets and horseshoe pits. Wrap your perfect day with a picnic — and don’t forget a doggie bag!

Visit the 9,000 acres at Fern Ridge Reservoir for a day of sailing, fishing or waterskiing.

If you’re seeking a more sedate way to spend a few hours, there are trails for hiking or walking, a wetland habitat and picnic areas. If you’re lucky, you might spot birds of prey.

Do you enjoy the serenity and beauty of nature? Check out the riverside trails, wildflower meadows, and water garden at Mount Pisgah’s 209-acre “living tree museum.”

The Owen Rose Garden is a great stop to smell the roses with 400 varieties within their 4,500 roses. This riverfront beauty is a must

see when in Eugene, especially in the blooming season.

Shotgun Creek is resplendent with treed forestlands and wildflowers. Here you’ll find nature in all its magnificence spanning 20 developed and 260 undeveloped acres.

Hike, bike, play volleyball or toss horseshoes and then wind up your day with a picnic before heading back to reality.

If you love a view and don’t mind climbing to get it, don’t miss Spencer’s Butte. You’ll climb just over 2,000 feet through timeless Douglas fir, but when you reach the summit, Champ-a te, the trees clear for spectacular views from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascades. Don’t forget your camera!

Fall Creek Reservoir is infinitely popular, and offers something for everyone with its multiple day-use areas and camping facilities. Here you can bird-watch, boat or swim, attend fish interpretive events, watch for wildlife . . . enjoy.

The Rhododendron Garden at Hendricks Park in Eugene is another must-see, but you might want to check the weather ahead

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of time. The rhododendron gardens are a feature here, but no dogs are allowed inside the garden. You’ll want to be sure he or she can hang out happily (and safely) in the car during this portion of your excursion.

You should be able to tire him or her out ahead of time by making the best of the 76 acres, which include hiking and biking trails.

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Willamette Dog Park is a great spot for a leisurely day exploring its 287 acres of trails and meadows. Bring along your bat and ball — you never know when you might find a pick-up game of America’s national pastime. This is Corvallis’s largest park and is well known for its Frisbee golf course. But wait, there’s more! You can also enjoy soccer, fishing, hiking or jogging. Maybe you’ll need to put this one on your list more than once.

The Oregon Garden is a unique place to enjoy 20 specialty gardens, including the Tropical Garden, Rose Garden, and Pet Friendly Garden. Not only is this a great place to get inspired or see new plants you may want to add to your own landscape, there are also group tours, a café, gift shop, and The Gordon House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Oregon Garden plays host to many special events throughout the year. Check their online calendar so you can time your day trip just right.

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Champoeg State Park has plenty to do and boasts the historical distinction of being the home of Oregon’s first provisional government (1843).

Champoeg has lush forests, fields and wetlands, guided walks, disc golf, fishing, and plenty of options for hiking and biking. continued next page

Willamette National Forest Are you an adventurer? If you love to check out little-known spots, you’ll find Deer Creek has its own hidden hot springs. Feel free to earn your soak by hiking the vicinity trails first.

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How about a new vintage for your cellar? The folks at Ankeny Vineyard Winery have been handcrafting wines since 1982. Your dog is welcome on the vineyard tour, although no taste-tests for canines.

Nearby is the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge where you can bask in nature’s splendor. Who knows what wild critters you might see!

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In Washington State you’ll surely add Dakota Memorial Dog Park and Pacific Community Park to your list of favs. This park includes eight fenced acres, graveled trails, open lawns, forested spaces, and a rustic log agility course — and that’s just for your four-legged companion. Also on tap is hiking and biking trails, an extreme sports park for skateboarding, biking and inline skating, courts for basketball and gardens that beckon you to meander.

Gerhart Gardens Park is a popular destination where you can launch your boat, shoot some hoops, fish, picnic, play volleyball, let your dog romp at the dog park, or toss a few horseshoes. Need a little java? No problem.

Long Beach Where can your dog dig with abandon and maybe bring up a treasure you’ll enjoy? Why, the beach of course! Enjoy clamming, crabbing, shopping, sight-seeing, bird-watching and more at Long Beach.

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The Gorge Hit I-84 for a great day of hiking for the reward of breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge from Angels Rest. This is a moderate hike on wellmaintained trail that is pure delight.

Vernonia Hiking, biking and horseback riding are favorite activities along the several trailheads of the Banks-Vernonia Trail. If you enjoy escaping the rush of the city, this will surely hit the spot. Check out what was once an old rail line, as well as wild flowers, streams, and wildlife from the midst of the forest along wellmaintained, paved trails.

Gales Creek Looking for a touch of history in a primitive setting? Look no further than Gales Creek Trail. In this western location off Hwy 6, you can enjoy 11.4 miles of trails — including the Summit, Gales Creek, Reehers Camp, and Storey Burn Trailheads — where many acres of forestland burned in 1996. As you walk you’ll enjoy creeks and small waterfalls, log bridges, and an old railroad trestle.

Day-tripping Hillsboro

The Iron Mutt Coffee Company in Hillsboro caters to caffeine-lovers and canines. Sit and enjoy a cup while your dog romps in a speciallydesigned fenced area. Don’t forget to browse their selection of pet gifts and information on adopting a pet, too.

Maybe sipping wine that is local, handcrafted, and unique is more your speed. Oak Knoll Winery’s historic site west of Portland welcomes you and your pet with open paws! Stop on by and have a taste.

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If you’re closer in and looking for a place that has it all, swing by Mary S Young Park in West Linn. Here you’ll find an off-leash area to stretch your legs, miles of forested trails, sports fields, and swimming access for the dogs.

In downtown Portland nestled under the Burnside Bridge, visitors and locals alike can’t go wrong with the Portland Saturday Market. You can spend hours among the 250 small businesses, finding treasures, pet goodies, live music, occasional performances, and wonderful, exotic foods. While you’re there, why not join a Portland Walking Tour? See the scenery and culture of downtown Portland via their cultural, sub-cultural (underground), supernatural, and culinary tours.

An eeeasy get-out is always as close as the mutt-inspired taste of the Northwest at all three Portland-area Lucky Labrador Brewpubs. Good food, handcrafted ales, and a casual atmosphere – you can’t go wrong!

Is it any wonder the Pacific Northwest is such a hot spot with newcomers and natives alike? There is so much to do and places to go that welcome the furkids along for the ride. Christine Gregoire, writing for Suite101.com, includes Portland in her list of best dog-friendly cities nationwide.

TopTenz.net lists Portland as #7, and DogFriendly.com puts PDX at #5.

Consistently ranked as uber dog-friendly, we know we’ve got it all, and now you can daytrip to your heart’s delight with an exhaustive list of excellent spots from Long Beach to Eugene and from the Columbia River Gorge to Vernonia. So load up your paws and be on your way!

Kennedy Morgan is a Portland-area dog mom, customer service manager for a small software company, and now freelance writer. Kennedy, her Dane, Vegas, and new addition, a Pomeranian, Leo, can be found playing with their many Dane friends (and their people) at weekly Portland Great Dane Community meetups. Contact her at kennedymmorgan@gmail.com.

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Pet-friendly Events

Light up the runway — it’s time for BOUTIQUES UNLEASHED Kristan Dael • Spot Magazine

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ach year in Portland the first blooms of daffodils and tulips bring a sense of promise and a sigh of relief as the gray days of winter give way to the vivid hues and bright sunshine of spring. The stage is set for Portland’s burgeoning pet event season, now getting underway.

Northwest people are famous for keeping their pets in the middle of the mix of life, whether shopping in a favorite district, enjoying lunch at a street-side table or heading out for a hike at the park. Around here, if you look closely, you’ll usually find a pet in the picture. (Sometimes you have to look really closely — little ones are often found poking tiny noses out of fashionable shoulder bags.)

Speaking of fashion . . . and springtime . . . and pets. In the event lineup is a perennial favorite that combines these ingredients for a delectable evening: DoveLewis’s Boutiques Unleashed — Fashion for Both Ends of the Leash. One of DoveLewis’s biggest annual galas, this fun, funky evening is a great night out for pet lovers who crave a little taste of haute couture with plenty of fun on the side.

The folks at Dove invite you to “Come see the hippest animals and humans around on the runway at Portland’s premier fashion event!”

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— and plenty of them. This year’s participating design houses, or boutiques, include: All for Paws, Bentley B, Black Wagon, D’Tails, Finn Mens’ Clothing, Garnish Apparel, Hip Hound, Idom, Klees Designs, LexiDog Boutique & Social Club, Lizard Lounge, Mabel & Zora, Mercantile, Meringue Boutique, Phlox, Physical Element, Pin-Me Apparel, Polliwog, Salty’s Dog and Cat Shop, Say Say Boutique and Top of the Food Chain.

In addition to the eye candy on the runway — which includes both the ensembles and the models themselves — guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, silent and live auctions, emcees Kimberly Maus and Wayne Garcia of Fox 12 Oregon, and of course the company of some of Portland’s most stylin’–est animals and people.

A small detail each year that provides more than a little fun is the “mystery model,” whose identity is revealed only on show night. Stunning and unique, past mystery models have included Gracie the goat, resplendent in bridal attire, and Roja the llama in a festive frock.

The folks at Dove say all of this year’s models have been chosen to represent Portland’s unique flair for fun, personality, and dedication to community, saying, “We’re sure you’ll recognize a few!”

Boutiques Unleashed hits the runway Friday, Apr. 9, at the Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison in Portland. Doors open at 6, the fashion show gets underway at 8. All proceeds benefit the DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program. For reservations, visit BoutiquesUnleashed.com, or call 971-255-5938.

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The pet event season gets underway The March for Mutts Expo, the first event of the outdoor pet event season, saw throngs of enthusiastic pets and their guardians brave a cold, wet March day last year. Despite lessthan-ideal weather, the event garnered rave reviews. That’s likely thanks in part to the fact that Northwest pet people jump at the chance to get out for a day of play and learning . . . and to boost a worthy pet-related cause.

Happening Saturday March 6, 9-noon, at North Clackamas Park in Milwaukie, this year’s March for Mutts will feature free dog bones from Bob’s Red Mill for the first 150 arrivals, games, vendors, costume and other contests, demos in agility, k9 cop skills and flyball; “Stupid Dog Tricks” training; door prizes; and an agility course. Attendees can also meet/chat with area rescues and adoption agencies, visit the “Ask a Vet” booth, and obtain rabies vaccines and microchips at reduced rates. As always, the fun goes on rain or shine. Details 503-6538100 or parks@co.clackamas.o r.us.

Admission is $5/person; proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels in North Clackamas County.

Donations of dog and cat food will go to the Meals on Wheels AniMeals program, serving pets of the

Lane County rolls out new rabies program Economic hardships are causing many to hold off on spending. In an effort to help during these times, Lane County Animal Services is working to make it easier and cheaper to license pets in upcoming clinics.

The first clinic will be held Mar. 13, 11-2, at Alton Baker Park. Because rabies vaccines must be current to obtain a license, LCAS is offering free rabies vaccines with the purchase or renewal of a Lane County dog license. This is available only to dog guardians living within LCAS service areas, which include the City of Eugene and unincorporated Lane County. Low-cost microchipping ($20) will also be offered at the clinics.

To learn more, call LCAS at 541-682-3647.

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A license helps LCAS protect neighborhoods from dangerous dogs and investigate dog bites. It also supports investigations of cases of cruelty, neglect, and abandonment.

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Licensing helps fund the care of homeless animals.

Licensing supports educational programs on safety, health, and humane treatment.

Five percent of license fees go toward the Spay/Neuter voucher program

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The Oregon Humane Society’s Behavior Dept. is offering an expanded range of classes and workshops in March, including: a New Puppy workshop, Problem Pooches and Finicky Felines classes, and more.

Check the FunPlanner for details or visit oregonhumane.org.

Spay & Save Q&A

Q: What is Spay & Save?

A: Spay & Save, formerly known as the 10k Cat Spay, is a spay/neuter initiative organized and managed by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP), a coalition of the greater Portland area’s leading animal welfare organizations and the veterinary community. The Spay & Save program works to reduce the number of cats and kittens entering shelters each year – over 25,000 in 2008 alone. The program is funded through private donations and grants.

Q: Who can participate?

A: The program is intended to assist those receiving state or federal government assistance (eg, food stamps, Medicaid), and families qualifying as low-income.

There is a screening process in which proof of public assistance or income is required. Clients also must reside in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington or Clark County.

Q: Is Spay & Save for both dogs and cats?

A: It is for cats only at this time; multiple cats/kittens welcome. Feral cats must be

referred to the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, 503-797-2606.

Q: Who is participating?

A: Currently, surgeries will be performed at OHS, Cat Adoption Team and Multnomah County Animal Control.

More providers will be added as the program grows. Feral Cats can be altered under the program, but only at the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon.

Q: Can people just walk into a participating facility with their cat?

A: No. For an appointment call the Spay & Save hotline at 503-802-6755.

Q: How much does a client pay for a surgery through the program?

A: The co-pay is $10 for those receiving public assistance and $33/male and $49/female for low income.

Q: What if someone doesn’t qualify?

A: Anyone who doesn’t quality can obtain an Oregon Spay & Neuter Fund Coupon.

OHS Honors top volunteers The volunteers of the Oregon Humane Society received red carpet treatment last month in honor of their continuing work to make the Northwest’s largest shelter a place where animals and people “Feel the Love.”

“The dedication of our volunteers never ceases to amaze me,” said Sharon Harmon, OHS Executive Director. “We’ve got 1,453 volunteers, and the hours they work equal that of 100 full-time employees. We could not operate the shelter without them.”

OHS honored 23 volunteers last month, including: Volunteer of the Year Marty Ramirez of Vancouver, WA, Lifetime Achievement Award winner Lou Chapman of Oregon City, Volunteer’s Choice Award winner Dorma Mammano of NE Portland, and Feel the Love Award winner Simone Steib of NE Portland.

Volunteer of the Year Ramirez is described by folks at OHS as “a treasured member of the OHS Technical Animal Rescue Team and has gone on countless rescues.”

Mammano, voted “Volunteer Choice” by her peers, began volunteering in 2006 and has donated more than 800 hours to OHS. Lifetime Achievement Award winner Lou Chapman has donated over 2,500 hours to OHS since 2002 (when tracking began). The folks at OHS say, “Lou has always been a constant in the dog kennels, making sure that dogs are cared for and exercised, and helping them feel comfortable while at OHS.” Feel the Love Award winner Simone Steib is celebrated for contributing the most overall hours to OHS in 2009: over 1,700. Steib works in the cattery, is said to be great with visitors to OHS, and is a skilled matchmaker.

To learn more about these everyday heroes and others honored at the awards last month, visit oregonhumane.org.

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World’s most unusual valentine . . . gone to the dogs Valentines were delivered to 15,000 canines last month courtesy of Dogs Deserve Better (DDB), a national rescue and advocacy group dedicated to ending the suffering endured by chained and penned dogs. While the sweethearts were of every breed, size and color, they all had one thing in common: they are called “Forgotten Dogs.”

DDB sends valentines and treat coupons to canines across the country every year. This campaign reached the milestone of 15,000 valentines being mailed to chained and penned dogs nationwide.

The goal? To convince guardians that life on a chain is no life for their dogs.

Dogs of every kind end up outside through no fault of their own. Frequent reasons cited by caretakers are: they’re not housetrained, they’re too big for the house, or they’re too dirty to be inside.

DDB believes dogs just want to be with their humans, part of their pack, and that putting a dog outside for life is not acceptable.

DDB’s valentine mailing includes a valentine for the dog and a brochure for the caretakers, explaining that chaining dogs for life is a form of abuse. The materials encourage people to bring their dogs into the home and family or to re-home the animals.

“We call these the Forgotten Dogs because they may technically have a home, but do they really?” says Tamira Thayne, founder and director of eight-year-old nonprofit DDB. “Left alone in the elements, enduring extreme heat or cold, often

withstanding inadequate or no shelter, food, or water, there’s no doubt these dogs suffer . . . immensely. Winter is a critical time to reach out directly to people who chain their dogs, and what better excuse than Valentine’s Day to send these forgotten animals a little love,” says Thayne. “Every winter our rescuers see dogs who have frozen in the snow, suffered frostbite, or otherwise endured horrific conditions because of the longstanding misperception that it’s ok to chain a dog and let it out there for life. It isn’t.”

“This is the perfect opportunity for people who pass chained dogs every day but feel powerless to help them to make a difference,” continues Thayne. “People anonymously provide us with the addresses of these dogs, or make us a batch of Valentines, and we do the rest.”

Schools, scout troops, and other similar organizations create the Valentines, expressing love and such unusual sentiments like “Chains Break Hearts” and “I Promise to Spread the Love, Not the Fleas.”

“Children have a natural affinity for animals and they enjoy making art projects,” says Thayne, an artist herself. “In this way we remind children of proper pet caretaking, and educate guardians as well.”

Although the practice of 24/7 chaining is common throughout the US, so far four states have passed limitations on chaining: California, Texas, Connecticut, and Nevada. Hundreds of cities and counties have passed limitations or flat-out bans.

Meanwhile, countless backyard dogs continue to endure cruel conditions, suffering from thirst because their water is frozen, pacing neurotically from lack of exercise and attention.

Perpetually-chained dogs often become aggressive due to constant confinement, finally posing a danger to people, especially small children. To learn more about DDB visit dogsdeservebetter.org.

The Northwest is home to a local group working to unchain dogs in its own way. Fences for Fido is a young nonprofit that has made huge strides in getting Northwest dogs unchained while making positive connections with many dogs’ guardians. To learn about Fences for Fido visit fencesforfido.org (Don’t miss Fences for Fido’s awesome “build” videos! And be sure to turn up the volume: their soundtracks are half the magic! — Love, Spot)

WHS seeks nominations of Humaneitarians Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to help animals in and around Salem? If so, nominate him or her for Willamette Humane Society’s annual Humaneitarian Awards, which recognize those who exemplify WHS’s mission to promote the welfare of animals through leadership, education and action.

Nominations are being accepted through Apr. 9, and winners will be recognized at WHS’s spring benefit May 7.

For details or nomination forms, go to www.willamette humane.org, or call 503-585-5900, ext. 660.

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Healthy Older Cats

Common Causes

One year in a cat’s life is roughly equivalent to seven human years.

When your cat reaches age 9, your vet should request a senior wellness exam. You can’t stop your dear cats from growing older, but there are adjustments that can really help support your aging kitty.

Common Treatments

Certain foods, supplements or exercises may be prescribed to keep your cats healthy as they age. An older cat should be examined every 6 months, even if they are apparently healthy. Some diseases are entirely curable, so it’s best to know about a health issue before it becomes a problem. A senior wellness exam at age 9 provides baselines to evaluate their overall health.

Generally, tests include a complete blood count and chemistry panel, testing electrolytes and for diabetes, and renal, liver and thyroid function. Urine samples help assess how body systems are working.

Vets once believed that animals couldn’t have primary hypertension — occurrences were considered secondary to other disease. Now we understand that animals can have hypertension (high blood pressure), which can be very subtle and cause an animal to feel generally unwell.

A blood pressure test is simple, inexpensive and very valuable. We like to check blood pressure to make sure imbalances are not present that could cause a pet to go blind, damage their kidneys or heart, or cause perpetual headache.

Everyday Measures

Be aware of changes in your kitty. Cats tend to hide arthritis very well.

He may still do the things he used to do, but may think about them more.

For instance, when jumping, your cat may pause longer to calculate the distance. Some cats follow the wall more when walking, or simply become less active in general. If a kitty is arthritic, she may have a poor coat because it hurts to groom or she can’t reach spots she could previously.

Some cats will vocalize more at night. They may have hearing or vision loss that may not be apparent until you rearrange the furniture and discover him bumping into a chair. If you notice your cat isn’t using her basement litter box, consider adding litter boxes on every floor.

Monitor water consumption and urine output. If your cat hides under the bed all day because a strange dog came to visit, their renal function may be compromised beyond what they can compensate for. Older cats may not use a litter box if the edges are too high and it hurts to jump into it. Get a lower box or cut a hole so they can comfortably walk into it. Also, a professional might be able to advise certain massages or manipulations to do at home, almost like physical therapy.

Dr. Janelle Walker is a general practice veterinarian at Best Friends Veterinary Medical Center at 123 SW Hamilton Street in Portland, OR. Learn more about Dr. Walker and Best Friends by calling 503-892-6387 or visiting www.bestfriendsveterinarymedicalcenter.com.

Vanessa Salvia lives with her two kids, one very sweet, fluffy cat (named Fluffy), and a husband (also very sweet), in Eugene, Oregon. When not clickety-clacking on a computer, you can find her browsing the farmers markets or feeding ducks from her patio.

A freelance writer for more than 10 years, Vanessa has written extensively about music and entertainment in the Northwest. As mom, wife and companion to countless animals over the years, she has vacuumed more than her share of pet fur.

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Eugene emergency warming center makes room for pets Camilla Mortensen • Spot Magazine

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When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, countless pet guardians stayed put and faced the floods rather than abandon beloved beasts who weren’t allowed in the hurricane shelters.

The Willamette Valley doesn’t get many natural disasters, but sometimes winter nights can be harsh. While many are a little unprepared, those hit hardest are the homeless, who have nowhere to escape the cold. Their pets suffer with them.

During a freeze December 8, 2008, 60-year-old Major Thomas Egan, a homeless veteran, froze to death on the streets of Eugene. People were horrified this could happen here. Citizens, veterans, activists, faith groups, local governments and others came together to ensure it wouldn’t happen to another soul. The result was the Egan Warming Center, whose mission is simple: ensuring that homeless people in Lane County have indoor refuge when temperatures hit 28 degrees or below between November 15th and March 31st.

Joann Ernst, animal lover and a commissioner on the Eugene Water and Electric Board, is a volunteer of the warming center, which operates shelters in churches, temples and other sites around town on freezing nights. While many have been helped, Ernst says, “It was well known that people who had pets were staying out and not coming in to the centers.”

There are over 2,500 homeless people, including children and families, living in Lane County. Many keep their pets through thick and thin. Ernst says on one cold night volunteers heard of at least 20 people who hadn’t sought shelter because they wouldn’t leave their pets behind. Those who did fretted, hoping the dogs and cats they left curled up in cars would be warm enough.

A plan was needed. Ernst and fellow volunteer Jackie Rice — pastor at one church hosting a warming center — along with folks from St. Vincent de Paul, Pro-Bone-O, (a group providing medical care to pets of the local homeless), and rescue groups like Save the Pets and West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue joined forces, and soon a collaborative effort was underway, Ernst says.

Greenhill Humane Society donated kennels, and Rice and Ernst coordinated volunteers to staff the warming centers.

Ernst says the program has yet to have a dry run — there hasn’t been a freeze since the plan was conceived.

But in the event one occurs all will be ready for homeless people and their pets at First Christian Church in Eugene.

Ernst says everyone who comes in with a pet “will be given a bracelet with a number on it” corresponding to the kennel that dog, cat or other pet will stay in that night. Owners will be asked to sign a release form in case something happens, or the pet isn’t claimed and needs to be re-homed.

Volunteering at the Egan Warming Center “has just been wonderful,” says Ernst. “It definitely gives a sense of community.”

Once Rice and Ernst put out the word about providing shelter for the homeless and their pets, Ernst says, “tons of volunteers came forward.”

Spot readers who want to help the effort can email Ernst at ernstlabrat@yahoo.com. Items always needed include kennels, blankets and pet food — the latter packaged in small bags people can take when they leave in the morning.

Camilla Mortensen is a journalist, folklorist and freelance writer with a Ph.D. in literature. She lives in a 1975 Airstream trailer in Pleasant Hill, Oregon with her three dogs — Zella a Rhodesian Ridgeback born without a ridge; Smudge, a blind doxie mix and Rhoda a pit mix — and a cat, Clelia. Her two horses Baby Huey and Flashtastic live close by.

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Advertiser Directory ADOPTION / RESCUE Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . 25 APPAREL Bad Dogs Canine Coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GROOMING Cooper Mountain Kennel . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Countryside Pet Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Muttley Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Play & Chase Dog Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SERVICE ANIMALS Dogs with a Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SOCIAL / PET NETWORKING pdxdog.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Team Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BOARDING / DAYCARE Cooper Mountain Kennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Countryside Pet Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Laurel Acres Kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Muttley Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Play & Chase Dog Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

HOTELS The Fireside in Yachats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SPAY / NEUTER Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . 25

PET FOOD BiMart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Snowfire - distributor of fine foods . . . . . . . 21 Solid Gold Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TRAINING Dogs with a Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Play & Chase Dog Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

BOOKS Bo Obama The White House Tails . . . . . . 11

PET PRODUCTS Bad Dogs Canine Coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Snowfire - distributor of fine foods . . . . . . . 21

CREMATION / MEMORIAL Dignified Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 EVENTS Boutiques Unleashed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 March for Mutts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Protect Your Pet Clinic Eugene . . . . . . . . . . 9 GRIEF COUNSELING Companion Pet Grief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PET SITTING Bow Wows & Meows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PET SUPPLIES BiMart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 nontoxic4pets.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Muttley Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

VACATION RENTALS Bennington Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Fireside in Yachats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Idyllic Beach House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 28 VETERINARY CARE Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic of Oregon . . . . 16 Back on Track Veterinary Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . 13 Cascade Veterinary Referral Center . . . . . 23 Rose City Veterinary Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 8 WELLNESS Back on Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 heal animal massage therapy . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Protect Your Vet Clinic Eugene . . . . . . . . . . 9

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This sweet boy, sponsored by Angela Adams, has overcome horrific obstacles. Could he be the love of your life?

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And here we are! Just a little adventure in the life of Spot.

I love little vignettes like this.

Sweet everyday life for sure, but also because they underscore something that helps me weather times like these — times that strain people’s creativity, spontaneity, and joy. It can be daunting sometimes just to maintain a relaxed professional groove.

I hope it helps you a little, too.

I encourage you to color outside the lines. To not just think, but Bust outside the box. To live out loud. To let go of assumptions. To go ahead, stalk a little dream!

Sure we’ll bump into walls, even miss the mark now and then. But go heart-first, and I’ll bet you’ll discover, as we have, that shedding outmoded ideas and taking little risks can truly make way for amazing, gratifying adventure.

Take your best tool — your heart — and put it to work. You might just be amazed at the outcome. Give it a try . . . and let me know how it goes! Sharing is a great part of the joy. Just like you let me do here (thanks!).

And don’t you agree that Che, Pedro and Rey strike a gorgeous pose that is quintessential Pacific Northwest? Just right for kicking off a series called “Best in the Northwest.”

What fun!

Yours in everything pet,

From the bookshelf

Bo Obama like you’ve never seen him Vonnie Harris • Spot Magazine

“Sasha and Malia, I love you both more than you can imagine, and you have earned that new puppy that is coming with us to the White House.”

S

ince the president uttered those words on election night 2008, and with the subsequent expansion of the first family, people can’t get enough of First Pooch, Bo Obama.

In Bo Obama, White House Tails, the First Pet is star, narrator and tour guide in a creative and doggone cute comic format.

The original 23-page comic book, Puppy Power: Bo Obama sold out, and the story was expanded for its second printing — as a 40-page special edition graphic novel aimed at tweens and young kids.

“Bo won’t be fighting crime or solving the deficit, but for kids looking for a fun read without realizing they’re learning, this book is for them.” says Darren Davis, president of Bluewater Productions, publisher of Bo Obama.

Packed with educational facts, this was a great read for this writer, and I’m a bit beyond my tweens. Taking the tour with Bo, I learned a thing or two about the history of the executive mansion, plus presidential pets of the past. Of course there are also tidbits about Bo’s roots in the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

In the spirit of Spot’s Best in the Northwest series, the timing seemed perfect to introduce Spot readers to local graphic novel publisher Bluewater Productions, based in Vancouver, WA. The top independent publishing company specializes in comic books and graphic novels, most recently releasing a Female Force series. These widely successful biographical comic books showcase strong and influential women such as Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Palin, Princess Diana and Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga. The stories of these powerful women’s lives are told in unbiased accounts. Spinning off from the female comic line is Political Power, featuring influential men. Bluewater Productions (www.bluewaterprod.com) puts an entertaining spin on history and learning in its biographies of influential people (and now dogs) from our times.

Colorful and fun, this sweet little read is a must-have for anyone who can’t keep their paws off of anything Bo. Find it at Amazon.com , Borders, Barnes & Noble, Target, or your local comic book store.

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1 monday

• March Cat Promotion: Half off adoption fees for all Tabby & Tiger cats (excluding kittens) this month at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene.

• Dog Grooming Classes. Register now for classes starting Apr. 6 at Lane Community College in Eugene. Details lanecc@edu.com.

2 tuesday

• Toenail Tuesday at GroomingDales in Springfield. $5/trim.

Details 541-726-7387.

5:30pm — Intro to Basic Manners Dog Training Classes at Oregon Humane Society in Portland.

Fun, positive dog training classes built for flex schedules. Free intro classes offered at varying times today & Mar. 13, 16 & 27.

Training classes offered Tues-Fri. Advance at your own pace; buy a “training pass” and go when it’s convenient for you. Details oregonhumane.org.

3 wednesday

7:50am — Wet Nose Wednesday on K103 FM radio. Tune in!

4 thursday

6:05pm — Get Out! Tune in for a quick Events Report for pets & people this weekend. Spot’s Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show weekly on 1450 AM. 6:30pm — Interested in becoming a Therapy Dog Team? in Eugene.

PAAWS (People and Animals Who Serve) hosts an informational session for those interested in learning what it takes to become a therapy dog team and the opportunities it brings. Details PAAWS_FireDog@q.com.

5 friday

• Furry TGIF through March at CAT. Half off adult feline adoptions every Friday. Details catadoptionteam.org.

9pm — Luckey’s Benefit Concert at Luckey’s Bar and Music, 933 Olive in Eugene. Luckey’s is hosting a concert to benefit Greenhill. The Conjugal Visitors and many more will be performing. Admission $5$10 (sliding) at the door. Details green-hill.org.

6 saturday

• Learn to Use Your PediPaws class at Grooming-Dales in Springfield. $20/class. Details/Register 541726-7387.

• What’s New Pussy Cat? Kitty grooming every Saturday at Grooming-Dales in Springfield.

Details/Appointments, call 541726-7387.

9am — Dog 101 at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Could your pup’s manners use a little polish? In Dog 101, pooches learn basic manners and skills.

Taught by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Cost: $95/ 6 weeks; $85 if adopted from a shelter. Details willamettehumane.org.

9am — March for Mutts at North Clackamas Park in Milwaukie, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr. Food, fun, dog contests (cutest puppy, costume and agility), demos, ‘chipping, vet booths and vendors in support of AniMeals (helping feed pets of homebound seniors).

Admission is suggested $5/person donation. Join the fun rain or shine! Adjacent dog park. Details donw@co.clackamas.or.us. or 503-653-8100.

9am — New Volunteer Orientation at the Marion County Dog Shelter in Salem. Details 503-566-6966 or sheard@co.marion.or.us.

9am — Pawsitive Pastries, ’09 Top Dog Award winner, will be at

the Clackamas Winter Market Saturdays 9-3. The farmers & artists market is located at Clackamas Town Center’s West Village Courtyard.

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 PetSense in Woodburn ‘til 4pm.

Come meet the sweet, adoptable dogs!

11am — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane in Eugene. Learn about Greenhill’s foster care program in a brief discussion on why animals are placed in foster care, whether the program is right for you, and what you can expect in terms of projects & support. RSVP required: 541-689-1503.

11am — Meet a Retired Racer Day at LexiDog in Eugene. Meet retired greyhounds and learn about adoption. To learn more about Greyhound Pets of America call Mary Finigan at 541-579-3755.

Noon — Adopt a Cat this Weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores ‘til 4. PetsMarts are located at Cascade Station, in Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tanasbourne,

Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville and Washington Square. Also noon-4 the weekends of Mar. Noon — OHS adoption outreach at Furever Pets in NE Portland ‘til 4.

2pm — Energy Healing for Animals at PNW Pranic Healing, educational nonprofit, at the West Linn Public Library. Intro class teaches how to develop your own innate skills to assist the healing process for your animal friend, be it a dog, cat or horse. Gain the tools to treat common ailments such as cuts, scrapes and insect bites, and support the overall well-being of your animal. Details pnwpranichealing.com. RSVP requested: info@pnwpranicheal ing.com.

7 sunday

11am — Canine Sunday Playgroup at Opportunity Barks in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5.

Details opportunitybarks.com.

11am — OHS adoption outreach at Mt. Hood Pet Medical in Gresham ‘til 3.

Noon — The Cat Food Bank is open ‘til 2, providing cat food for cat owners in financial need at CAT’s shelter at 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. in Sherwood.

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1pm — PDX Danes Meetup at Ross Park. Details pdxdanes.com.

4pm — Beginning Animal Communication class at Oregon Humane Society. Learn techniques and increase your skills with a practice session the following week. Cost $50; RSVP to oregonhumane.org/pet_training or 503-285-7722 x 225.

10 wednesday

7:50am — Wet Nose Wednesday on K103 FM radio. Tune in!

11 thursday

6:05pm — Get Out! Tune in for a quick Events Report for pets & people this weekend. Spot’s Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show weekly on 1450 AM.

12 friday

• TGIF Special at CAT: Adoption fees for adult cats are half off on Fridays this month.

13 saturday

9am — Dog 101 at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Could your pup’s manners use a little polish? In Dog 101, pooches learn basic manners and skills.

Taught by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Cost: $95/ 6 weeks; $85 if adopted from a shelter. Details willamettehumane.org.

9am — Pawsitive Pastries is at the Clackamas Winter Market at the Town Center ‘til 3.

9am — Run with the Dogs in Lake Oswego. The Red Lizard Running Club teams up with Mult.

Co. Animal Services at the Lake Oswego Petco to take shelter dogs for a jog. Meet the adoptables 10-noon; you might just want to run away with one of these sweethearts!

10am — PDX Danes Meetup at Mt. Tabor. Details pdxdanes.com.

11am - Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem PetsMart ‘til 4pm.

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11:30am — Meet adoptable dogs and cats ‘til 3:30 at Macy’s Home Store on the Lower Level at Clackamas Town Center.

Multnomah County Animal Services joins Clackamas County Dog Services to find these babies forever homes.

Noon — OHS adoption outreach at Clackamas PetSmart ‘til 4.

Noon — Some bunny needs you! Meet the Rabbit Advocates and their sweet adoptables at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton ‘til 3. Conversation/info about rabbit care & adoption, plus light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation).

Details adoptarabbit.org.

4pm — Tellington TTouch workshop led by Ute Luppertz at Pup-A-Razzi in Beaverton.

2-day workshop concludes 3/27. Admission $80 donation to Animal Aid (discounted with early registration). Details AnimalAidPDX.org/education.

5pm — Your New Puppy workshop at Oregon Humane. Take your puppy to this 4-week class and learn the basics and get vital socialization for your puppy.

Cost $85; RSVP to RSVP to oregonhumane.org/pet_training.

14 sunday

11am — Canine Sunday Playgroup at Opportunity Barks in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5.

Details opportunitybarks.com.

Noon — The Pongo Pet Food Bank, helping anyone who needs help feeding their pet(s), is open ‘til 3 at 910 NE MLK Jr Blvd in Portland. Details thepongofund.org.

1pm — Memorial Art Community Workshop at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Families 1-2:30, ages 16adult 3-4:30. Enid Traisman MSW facilitates. Create unique memento of your beloved and spend a little time in good company. Free; RSVP to dovelewis.org/giftshop.

6pm — Trail Blazers Pet Appreciation Night at the Rose

Garden. The Blazers take on the Toronto Raptors, and OHS will take home a portion of tonight’s ticket sales. Details nba.com/ blazers; use the password: PET.

new Predators of the Serengeti exhibit, providing enrichment for lions, wild dogs and cheetahs.

Great photo op.

15 monday

6:05pm — Get Out! Tune in for a quick Events Report for pets & people this weekend. Spot’s Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show weekly on 1450 AM.

• Better with a Buddy adoption discount at CAT in Sherwood.

Adopt 2 adult sweethearts at Cat Adoption Team and receive $50 off total adoption fees. Twice the love for a little less.

• Online Pet Photo Contest with Willamette Humane. Upload your pet’s photo and he/she will be entered in WHS’s Best in Show category, voted by staff pick.

Send a link to friends & family to promote the vote and get your pet to the top. Grand prize winners will receive pet photo shoots with professional photographer Kathi Lamm & other prizes. Proceeds benefit the pets at WHS. Contest ends April 23; free. Details willamettehumane.org 5pm — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane in Eugene.

Learn about Greenhill’s foster care program in a brief discussion on why animals are placed in foster care, whether the program is right for you, and what you can expect in terms of projects & support.

RSVP required: 541-689-1503.

16 tuesday

6pm — Dog Nutrition workshop at DoveLewis in the Pearl.

DoveLewis’s free pet health community workshops teach the basics. This one: What makes a good diet for your pet? How to read a pet food label? What are byproducts? What is a raw food diet? Details dovelewis.org.

7:30pm — Alternatives to Declawing workshop by Dr. Amy Tongue of Oswego Vet Hospital at PetUtopia in Beaverton. Free.

17 wednesday

7:50am — Wet Nose Wednesday on K103 FM radio. Tune in!

10:30am — The Luck O’ the Irish at the Oregon Zoo. The folks at the zoo love to make holidays special with treats & activities enjoyed by zoo residents and visitors alike. Today “shamrocks, pots of gold and rainbows” will be scattered throughout the zoo’s

18 thursday

19 friday

• HELP WANTED: Animal Aid is recruiting agility ring crews for March 19-21 German Shepherd and Portland Agility Club (PAC) agility events. No exp.

Necessary. The volunteer work will be rewarded with a boost to Animal Aid’s Fund for Veterinary Care. Details animalaidpdx.org.

• NW Challenge Indoor Championships begin at the Regional Sports Center in Springfield. 3 days of Indoor sports and outdoor vendor fair. All dogs welcome to compete in X-Treme Air Dogs in 3 divisions: Pros, Amateurs & First timers. Details northwestchallenge.com.

• TGIF Special at CAT: Adoption fees for adult cats are half off on Fridays this month.

3:30 — Family Pet Care and Rescue (dogs/cats) for kids grades 2-5 with parent at Beaverton Library. Presented by Animal Aid Volunteers; free.

20 saturday

9am — Dog 101 at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Could your pup’s manners use a little polish? In Dog 101, pooches learn basic manners and skills.

Taught by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Cost: $95/ 6 weeks; $85 if adopted from a shelter. Details willamettehumane.org.

9am — Pawsitive Pastries is at the Clackamas Winter Market at the Town Center ‘til 3.

10am — Gardening with Pets in Mind by Anne Taylor & Melinda Frey at PetUtopia in Beaverton.

Free.

10am – License Amnesty & Vaccination Event at Marion County Public Works, 5155 Silverton Rd NE in Salem ‘til 3.

10am — OHS adoption outreach at LexiDog in Lake Oswego ‘til 2

and at Pooches on the Green at Beaverton City Park 11-3.

11am - Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Pet Etc in West Salem ‘til 4. Come meet these sweet adoptables!

Noon — Pints for Pups blood drive.

The Red Cross blood mobile will be at OHS ‘til 5; blood donors will receive discounted adoption fees.

To schedule a draw or details, call 503-528-5608 or visit givelife.org.

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

Great for new or soon-to-be pet guardians, and those who just want to know what makes Fido tick. Free; no need to RSVP. Please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

21 sunday

11am — Canine Sunday Playgroup at Opportunity Barks in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5.

Details opportunitybarks.com.

11am — OHS adoption outreach at Petco on Division ‘til 3.

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

Great for new or soon-to-be pet guardians, and those who just want to know what makes their favorite feline tick. Free; no need to RSVP. Please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

1pm — PDX Danes Meetup at No. Clackamas Park. Details pdxdanes.com.

23 tuesday

• Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s.

OHS volunteers will help scoop free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s at 301 NW 10th in the Pearl and at Uptown Center in Northwest Portland. Volunteers will also be happy to chat about OHS and the upcoming Doggie Dash (registration’s open).

24 wednesday

7:50am — Wet Nose Wednesday on K103 FM radio. Tune in!

25 thursday

6:05pm — Get Out! Tune in for a quick Events Report for pets &

people this weekend. Spot’s Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show weekly on 1450 AM.

26 friday

• OHS Adoption Outreach at Energy Trust Better Living Show at the Portland Expo Center thru Mar. 28.

27 saturday

• TGIF Special at CAT: Adoption fees for adult cats are half off on Fridays this month.

9am — Dog 101 at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Could your pup’s manners use a little polish? In Dog 101, pooches learn basic manners and skills.

Taught by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Cost: $95/ 6 weeks; $85 if adopted from a shelter. Details willamettehumane.org.

9am — Pawsitive Pastries is at the Clackamas Winter Market at the Town Center ‘til 3.

9am — PDX Danes Meetup: Snowshoeing. Meet at Safeway in Sandy. Details pdxdanes.com.

10am — Mountain Dog Meetup at Fernhill Park in Portland every last Saturday of the month. Meet north of the intersection of NE Killingsworth & 42nd. Details ldmiller@aracnet.com or 503-2826706.

11am - Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Petco ‘til 4.

12:30pm — Tail Tales Storytime at Willamette Humane in Salem.

Kids 5-10 yrs & their parents are invited to drop by the shelter the last Saturday of the month to hear an animal-themed story and meet a pet. Today’s reading features Statesman Journal columnist Carol Currie and her dog Smudge. Free.

1pm — PDX Danes Meetup at 1st & Davis in downtown Portland.

28 sunday

11am — Canine Sunday Playgroup at Opportunity Barks in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5.

Details opportunitybarks.com.

Noon — The Pongo Pet Food Bank, helping anyone who needs

help feeding their pet(s), is open ‘til 3 at 910 NE MLK Jr Blvd in Portland. Details thepongofund.org.

30 tuesday

7pm — Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series, Green Roofs and Living Walls for Wildlife featuring Dusty Gedge at the Oregon Zoo. President of the European Green Roof Association and a renowned “green roof” expert, Gedge will discuss converting rooftops into living landscapes brimming with wildlife. Details oregonzoo.org or 503-226-1561.

Noon — Pet Effect: The Healing Power of Pets, an informational evening about Delta Society’s Pet Partner Program. Volunteers and their animals get certified to visit people in hospitals, hospice, assisted living, schools, libraries and other places. Held at St. Vincent’s in Portland, guests will hear Hear tales from

current Pet Partners. Details 504545-1089, jenniferm@deltasociety.or g or deltasociety.org.

31 wednesday

7:50am — Wet Nose Wednesday on K103 FM radio. Tune in!

6pm — Yappy Hour: Spring Training.

Join LexiDog and Oregon Humane for a social hour at the Jupiter Hotel, 800 East Burnside in Portland ‘til 8. Enjoy local bites and beverages, chatting with trainers, and meeting sweet adoptables from OHS.

Circle the date!

Apr. 9 — Boutiques Unleashed – Fashion for Both Ends of the Leash.

See story pg 18.

Apr. 24 — Smart Planning for Pet Medical Expenses - Alternatives to Insurance by Shelley Phillips of Waddell and Reed at PetUtopia in Beaverton. Free.

March 4, 2010: Harold Shepherd on his petition to the U.S. Supreme Court to end the practice of assigning the winning parent’s attorney fees to the parent who loses a custody modification action, if brought in good faith.

March 11, 2010: Carollynn Smith on trying to get custody of her two grandchildren.

March 18, 2010: Ed Cavin on domestic violence workshops and Bible guidelines.

March 25, 2010: Sonja Harju with an update on current issues facing Oregonians.

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