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FEATURES 8 Dauntless — Serving So That Others May Live

Magazine Vol. 10 • No. 4 APRIL/MAY 2015

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michele Michaels, Kristan Dael, Nikki Jardin, Megan Mahan, Vanessa Salvia

OUR TEAM Jennifer McCammon

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All-volunteer Dauntless Equine Response Team doesn’t always have the most cuttingedge equipment, but their commitment, training and dedication is as good as it gets.

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“It’s not about death, but quality of life and living to the fullest,” says recent Banfield Community Trust ED about the Pet Peace of Mind program, which helps keep pets out of shelters and with their owners.

SG3 NW Pet Fair — Time for THE Spring Fling!

It’s the place to be Apr 18-19 at the Expo Center, for the latest in pet gear and services, with vendors, entertainment, goodies, gear, workshops and more. It’s free, and pets are welcome!

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Spot partners with area shelters and rescues in bringing you adoptables who need an extra boost getting home. This is heart work, and those involved are a unique brand of angels. One is such a gifted storyteller that occasionally we just have to share her notes! Terresa’s latest will touch your heart and bring a smile.

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Sometimes you just need a little extra help — as do adoptables. Meet these very special dogs, cats and rabbits worth a second look. Some may have medical issues, others are older, and some have simply been in shelter too long.

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Sweet leapin’ Springtime … everything’s new!

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ou know how sometimes a little thing happens that makes you go, WOW?

Recently not only was it one little thing, but several. And was I WOWed! I think you’ll like it too  On a chilly afternoon last winter I received an email from my friends Amy Barton and Vanessa Wright, producers of the NW Pet Fair since 2010. The message began: “You might want to sit down!”

Amy had moved to Texas and Vanessa was busy with her family and job, and they’d decided they wanted to give the Pet Fair to Spot. I swooned: these dynamo 20-somethings had superbly restored the Pet Fair from flailing to flourishing in four short years, and … they wanted to give it to us?!

It was too much for Spot’s small crew to manage alone, but fortune smiled: we found the perfect partner in West Columbia Gorge Humane, who took the lead, and we were off and running.

Fast-forward to present day, and WOW, have things come together! Great sponsors, partners and exhibitors, awesome presentations, and . . . well, grab your Show Guide inside, read all about it, and COME PLAY! We can’t wait to see you there!

Turning back to those charmed winter weeks, the next surprise was a message from a publisher, asking if Spot would like to do a book. Best of all? This little coffee table-style book (we said yes ) is all about dogs and dog love in Oregon, filled with images and words of our very own. Does this mean YOUR DOG could be in the book? you might wonder . . . Yes it does! We’ll be hosting photo submission events big and small, on street and online, in the months ahead, so watch for opportunities for your picture-perfect pooch to get a turn in the spotlight, and oohs and aahs from dog-lovers everywhere!

The final gift that arrived during that wacky winter wave is still in infancy. Spot has adopted pdxdog.com, a social network where dog lovers can connect, share, play and learn. Created by Andrea Schneider in 2007, pdxdog.com is currently being nurtured for its return to full engagement in our community. Stop in and see what’s shakin’ at pdxdog.com (remember, the adoption is brand new, so tweaking is in progress). Your thoughts and ideas are welcome and much appreciated. Join us!

To participate in and stay tuned to all things Spot, connect with us through your favorite social outlet and subscribe to eNews. We want you in the pack, and you don’t want to miss a thing!

Now. Let’s get to the Pet Fair, and revel in the wonder of Spring and all things new!

Yours in everything pet,

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eterinarian and owner of Boyd’s Pet Resorts, Dr. John Boyd, has released a spin on the bestselling “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” to help people live their best “love” lives with their other best friend. Following is a glimpse of the tips and topics discussed in “Your Dog’s Love Language”: Words of Affirmation: Your pooch perks up when you say, “Good girl!”

While dogs may not actually understand the words you’re saying, s/he understands your tone. Words of affirmation (I love you. You’re so smart.

Such a good dog!) can strongly effect your dog. Likewise, harsh words and tones can have a profound negative impact. Use your words for good, not harm.

Acts of Service: Bathing your dog, cleaning his kennel and feeding are acts of service. These acts confirm you are the alpha (pack leader/main caretaker), which puts your dog at ease because s/he trusts your companionship and understands s/he doesn’t have to assume that role.

Receiving Gifts: Buying toys or treats shows affection. Some dogs love this more than others. For best results, offer goodies when you’ve got his undivided attention and he’s not misbehaving.

Quality Time: : Spending time with your dog shows love in a way nothing else does. When you’re gone, your pup CAN’T WAIT for you to get home! Laptime counts as QT, but better still are long walks, romps at the park with a ball or Frisbee, or one-on-one playtime at home. The latter doesn’t have to last long, but it’s best if you can tune out the rest of the

world and simply be attentive and present with your dog for however long you have.

Physical Touch: Most dogs love a belly rub, a scratch behind the ears, a simple loving touch. Keep in mind though, some dogs can become anxious or defensive if approached too quickly, while others may actually become uncomfortable and stressed if you gaze directly into their eyes. Pay attention to body language, and learn the cues so your message of love can be received loud and clear!

How Dogs Express Affection to You Dogs love their people and love to show it. Five ways your dog might speak to you in his or her love language: 1. Tail wagging.

2. Soft whining, whimpering or barking – Their version of words of affirmation!

3. Licking – Some people love this, others don’t. Licking is a way of grooming and is an instinctive act of service for dogs.

4. Bringing you things.

5. Sticking close – Simply being there, enjoying your company.

Dogs have this one mastered. Yep, man’s best friend!

Learn more about “Your Dog’s Love Languages,” about the author, and Boyd’s Pet Resorts at drboyds.com.

See you at the NW Pet Fair!

April 18-19 Portland Expo Center

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What's in a name?

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ccording to the folks at Petplan pet health insurance company, there might be something. The company has come up with a top 10 that’s a little different. After combing through a half-million claim records, they’ve rounded up what they call the unluckiest names for cats and dogs, based on who had the most veterinary visits in 2014. Here, according to Petplan, are the top 10 accident-prone pet names . . .

. . . and if you have a garbage-digging dog named Oscar, Jackson or Tucker? Those are the top 3 names for dogs most likely to eat something they shouldn’t. For parents of kitties named Chloe, Jake or Simon, well . . . they seem to be the clumsiest, topping the list of cats-most-likely-to-fall. No word yet on the luckiest pet names, but we wish good fortune for all our furry friends in 2015.

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1 Maya 2 Tucker 3 Thomas 4 Rascal 5 Rosie 6 Tommy 7 Samantha 8 Tigger 9 Olive 10 Samson

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1 Stella 2 Tucker 3 Dakota 4 Emma 5 Jake 6 Cooper 7 Riley 8.Teddy 9 Winston 10 Gracie

Fences For Fido unchains 1000th dog Portland-based, all-volunteer nonprofit Fences For Fido (FFF) builds fences free of charge for families with dogs living outdoors on chains. The organization reached a great milestone March 28, unchaining its 1000th fido in Gaston, Oregon.

“Cupcake,” a sweet Shepherd mix, was given a fence, as well as a new insulated doghouse by 6th grade students at Chehalem Valley Middle School in Newberg. The build took place on the eve of FFF’s 6th anniversary.

"Each dog we unchain is known and loved regardless of the number," says FFF Founder, Kelly Peterson. "The number is important and symbolic only because it demonstrates what we have accomplished together."

Those accomplishments include helping put in effect Oregon's Anti-Tethering Law (HB 2783) a year ago. The law has been instrumental in helping animal control and law enforcement see to the untethering of many dogs, including Cupcake.

51 dogs saved in Jackson County rescue The Oregon Humane Society, working with Jackson County Animal Services, rescued more than 50 dogs, including puppies, from an Applegate, OR breeder who is under investigation for animal neglect. The dogs were seized due to unsanitary conditions, and more than 40 were transported to OHS for medical evaluations and care before being offered for adoption. The remaining dogs are being cared for in Jackson County.

“Oregon law is very clear when it comes to caring for animals used for dog breeding, and this kennel was putting the health of the animals at risk by failing to provide basic, minimum care,” said OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon. The dogs rescued include King Charles Spaniels, Lhasa Apsos, Pugs, Schnauzers and other small breeds. The dogs were surrendered by the breeder along with 12 birds, including Amazon Parrots, Macaws and Cockatoos. OHS is also holding the birds and plans to make them available for adoption soon.

Spay & Save operates at five metro locations, with occasional transports in outlying areas. The program is in large part funded through PetSmart Charities and private donations.

“I marvel at the progress the Portland community has made in saving lives,” says Mike Oswald, manager at Multnomah County Animal Services. “Everyone is doing their part. There are programs available for people that need help. The community is supporting its shelters by adopting, donating and volunteering.

And you have strong animal welfare organizations and veterinarians throughout the area working miracles.” To learn more, contact ASAPMetro.org.

Volunteer therapy teams honored Pet Partners national human-animal therapy organization will celebrate its 11,000 volunteer therapy animal teams with Treats & Sweets Day, a national fundraiser that coincides with the first annual National Therapy Animal Day, May 18. Across the nation, bakers will whip up treats for people and pets to raise funds for their therapy programs.

Therapy teams are becoming increasingly popular with hospitalized patients, nursing home residents, veterans and others. In Portland, Jo Rockower saw therapy dog potential in her adopted Goldendoodle, Max. She registered with Pet Partners in 2008, and volunteered at various facilities before settling in at The Dougy Center, where Jo and Max participate in a peer support groups for children grieving the death of a sibling, and families experiencing the advancing illness of a family member. Jo has witnessed firsthand the healing power of Max’s presence and unconditional love.

To become a baker for the Pet Partners fundraiser, visit TreatsandSweetsDay.org.

To learn how to become a volunteer animal therapy team, go to PetPartners.org/ TAPInfo.

PAW Team receives life-changing grant Portland Animal Welfare Team, an organization providing veterinary assistance to folks with extremely low incomes and those experiencing homelessness, has received $50,000 to spay and neuter 1,000 dogs. Funds will defray the cost of the procedure and prevent unwanted litters, reducing the pressure on overburdened shelters. PAW Team also received a $30,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation’s Ed Caudero Fund to cover the majority of clinic funding for the year, and a first-time $5,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation. In a recent news release, the folks at PAW Team extended heartfelt thanks to these and other indispensable donors “who are so vital to our mission to help people and their animals stay together, even when the animal’s basic care seems unaffordable.” Learn more at PAWTeam.org.

Feline save rates up thanks to ASAP The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland's (ASAP's) Spay and Save program has altered more than 50,000 cats in the last five years. The number is even more impressive when coupled with the 82 percent decrease in cat euthanasia at area shelters. The six largest shelters in the metro area reported even higher numbers: an unprecedented 91 percent of cats were saved in 2014, one of the highest save rates in the nation. When ASAP was founded in 2006, that save rate was a low 49 percent.

The program has also reduced the number of cats entering local shelters by 39 percent by offering low-cost spay/neuter to cat guardians and those tending stray or feral cat colonies. “Before Spay & Save, ASAP shelters took in over 20,000 cats and kittens from the public on a yearly basis,” says Karen Green, executive director of Cat Adoption Team, one of Spay & Save’s five surgery locations. “This number dropped to about 12,000 cats in 2014.”

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raining day has begun. For this group of dedicated volunteers, EVERY day begins with feeding and prepping their animals and loading up their own gear before setting out. Owning a trailer to transport horses to any location is crucial to participation.

The group is called “Dauntless” — Dauntless Equine Response Team — often referred to as “DERT.” This is a unique specialty resource team whose mission is “To Serve So That Others May Live.”

Working closely with the Sheriffs Office, search and rescue teams in Clark, Ridgefield, Skamania and surrounding Northwest areas, the team spends countless hours training and preparing to ensure they are ready to help at a moment’s notice. The task at hand: using their specially-trained equine team to assist search and rescue agencies in locating lost, abducted or missing persons.

Upon arrival at today’s “base-camp” training, DERT Founder Mandy Mundy presents a briefing. Mundy is also a trainer and president of the nonprofit DERT, established in 2012.

The training course has been set, and clues and critical search information await in the woods like a complicated puzzle. The opening briefing covers the goals of the day’s mission and desired outcomes. Mundy asks the group, “What are you looking for?” “What will you find?” “Are you prepared?”

Clues and critical search information await in the woods like a complicated puzzle.

Preparation includes 24 hours' worth of food, clothing, supplies, shelter and weather gear for each volunteer and horse. Mundy continues, asking what clues they have to work with and where they will be needed most. Will radios — required gear for everyone — work in the remote location?

The group splits into two teams of four and heads out. It begins to rain.

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termined the two-way radios did not communicate well in the cover of thick trees and overcast skies. GPS devices, from Garmin to phone apps, were not consistent. They were not as prepared for the weather as they thought. The terrain was difficult, and by day’s end the team was fatigued yet proud to have worked through the exercise and learned from it.

We have a passion for horses and an even higher calling to provide a service to our community.

— Mandy Mundy Perhaps the most important part of the day is the debriefing, as this is where vital issues are shared and discussed. “Learning how we can improve each and every time we train is what allows us to contribute to real-life search and rescues,” Mundy says.

“We train hard and not necessarily with all the proper equipment or perfect clothing," says Mundy.

"However, we have a passion for horses and an even higher calling to provide a service to our community. We are trained in CPR, have to meet Washington state core competency training standards by attending classes, and the requirements to be part of search and rescue. We spend close to six hours a month doing certified training. Then there is the time we spend riding and training our horses each week. We must do community outreach and maintain ongoing training standards in order to participate and assist in any search." It is Mundy's passion and love of horses that started the organization.

Knowing they could be needed and called at any time by the Clark County Sheriffs Emergency Rescue Service keeps them motivated to be prepared and qualified at all times. Much more time is spent on training than on actual missions, as they continually hone their skills and expertise, ensuring that they are.

“Because we all have families, full-time jobs and other commitments, we must have a backup plan in place with our family and our employers. If we have to miss work to volunteer for a mission, we

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often lose our wages. This can be a very costly hobby, as we also pay for our own gear and equipment — for ourselves and our horses,” Mundy says. “The educational requirements for the CPR classes, for example, on top of the ongoing cost of care and feeding of our horses, is not something everyone can afford.”

“Part of what we try do as a nonprofit is raise funds to help with gear and offset some of the personal expenses associated with being part of Dauntless,” Mundy explains. “Search and Rescue has very specific clothing and gear requirements that we must follow and provide for our team of volunteers. Our fundraisers are what really help us sustain our club, so we are always so happy when the community comes out to support us.

Our events allow kids and families to meet our horses, which is always a big hit, and it’s a great way to teach kids about interacting with horses.”

Passion, dedication and a cause with heart is what this organization is all about. “We are parents and grandparents. There are obstacles and costs. But we are committed and driven. We are Dauntless,” says Mundy.

Dauntless — DERT

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Melinda Thompson is a freelance writer with a degree in Speech Communications and a coveted "Ducktorate" from the Walt Disney World Company. She has been featured in many local magazines and newspapers. She lives in Vancouver USA with her husband, son and daughter.

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Babies in need of forever loving homes.

Malone

Cole They should really call me “Coal,” what with my gorgeous black fur, dontcha think? I love to play and I’m quite the acrobat when I get going. I’m also a pretty affectionate guy who will climb up for a hug! And, hey, if you have other kitties, that’s great! I love wrestling and snuggling with other cats, and an energetic home would be absolute bliss! Please come visit me at the Animal Aid Cat Enrichment Center — you won’t be disappointed! AnimalAidPDX.org.

Hi! Malone here!

I’m a big bundle of energy in a tiny cat package. I’m looking for an active, busy household with lots of attention (to me!) and exercise will keep me happy and healthy. I’m okay with older kids, but hope to be the only four-legged in the family. I’ll keep you amused with my antics and completely loved on with my affection. I’m also a really good conversationalist — I speak great human! I can’t wait to meet you! Visit me at CatAdoptionTeam.org.

Mercury They say I’m an exquisite young lady who is affectionate and absolutely adores human companionship. I’m healthy, strong and very playful. I love chasing my feather wand, knotted strings, and playing inside my Catty Stacks with my foster cat sister. I may seem a little shy at first, but that’s a cat thing; once we get to know each other, we’ll be friends for life! You can talk to my foster mom at lisamcgillicuddy@comcast.net, or contacts MultCoPets.org.

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Tails from the land of Terresa Cornelius is the rockstar at Rabbit Advocates who provides Spot with information and photos on sweet bunnies in need of homes for publication in Rescue Me! Terresa’s cover notes are always endearing, and occasionally we just have to share.

Enjoy this sweet tale included in Terresa’s latest cover note …

Hi! This has been a winter of rehoming. Lots of rabbits being sent to Rabbit Advocates as their families are transferred out of the country or into situations where they cannot take animals, and many rabbits being rescued from parking lots, roadsides, and abandoned backyards. I don't know what seems to have made this winter worse than most, but we've definitely felt it here at Rabbit Advocates. Here at the Cornelius house, we've also experienced rehoming, but in a different manner.

Last fall, we started noticing a nondescript cat slipping about in the predawn shadows. We just assumed it was one of the dozen or so ferals that populate our neighborhood. Over Thanksgiving weekend, "Carl" made his introduction: bare-bone thin, limping, and dirty, he showed up on the back porch when we did the evening kibble call. One voraciously eaten meal later, he let us deflea and groom him a bit before flopping down on the couch for a deep sleep.

Carl's collar had a local phone number, so we called in hopes of reuniting him with his family. The gentleman we reached listened politely, then explained that Carl's family was overseas for 2 years, and that after some issues, he'd taken Carl to the mother of the original owners. We got that number and called the mother. It 10 Spot Magazine | April/May 2015

turns out Carl hadn't stayed long with her, either, before being rehomed to another relative, and so on. As Carl's story unfolded, we learned much: he was over 10 years old, he had never lived indoors before, he wasn't litterbox trained, and, while everyone found him to be affable, no one had kept him long.

It appears that Carl took matters into his own hands and decided to rehome himself (my husband insists we have a sign under the porch that reads "benevolent, food-bearing suckers ahead." Apparently he is correct.).

Fast-forward to February. Carl apparently is in retirement. He spent all winter lounging on the couch or sleeping on my bed, purring and drooling. His dingy fur has taken on a gloss, and he's learned to signal us when he needs to go outside. I took him in last week for a checkup and grooming. Since he shows no signs of returning to his previous digs, I guess we have a new family member (his last "family" has never returned our calls to claim him).

So, here's to rehoming and to the wonder of watching a creature transform. Here's to a big lunk of a cat that purrs like Johnny Cash and looks up with eyes of pure adoration. Here's to the brotherhood of furry beasts and to the hope that more families will gain animal companions in the near future.

— Terresa Cornelius

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GET OUT & PLAY! PORTLAND THURSDAYS 6:05pm Tune in for Spot’s Good Neighbor Vet Furry FunPlanner report on events for pets and their peeps on 98.1 FM Radio. The GNV Furry FunPlanner opens the KPSU Family Show.

Animal Aid PORTLAND SHOW & TELL SATURDAYS Noon-4 AnimalAidPdx.org

Cascade Pet Camp HOOD RIVER YAPPY HOUR THURSDAYS 5-7:30pm CascadePetCamp.com BrightSide Animal Center REDMOND BOW WOW BINGO THURSDAYS 6:30pm at 7th Street Brewhouse

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Oregon Humane Society PORTLAND TRAINING CLASSES Various classes all month long. OregonHumane.org THE PONGO FUND PET FOOD BANK PORTLAND 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24 Noon For anyone who needs help feeding their pet(s). Call 503-939-7555 for important details before arriving, ThePongoFund.org PORTLAND PEE WEE PLAYNIGHT TUESDAYS 6-8pm StayPetHotel.com.

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DoveLewis PORTLAND PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP THURS. 4/2, 5/7 Noon THURS. 4/9, 5/14 9am MON. 4/20, 5/18 7pm THURS. 4/16, 5/21 7pm Free. Take a photo to share.

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FIND YOUR NEW BEST feline FRIEND WEEKENDS Noon-4 At PetSmart stores in Clackamas, Hillsboro Tanasbourne, Tualatin and Washington Square and Petco in Tualatin. CatAdoptionTeam.org.

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GUIDE DOG GRADUATION BORING 4/11 4/25 5/9 5/23 GuideDogs.com.

Our New Arrival

Spot has adopted pdxdog.com, a social network where dog lovers can connect, share, play and learn.

Created by Andrea Schneider in 2007, pdxdog.com is currently being nurtured to become your favorite place to visit to connect with dog-loving friends, brainstorm on concerns with like-minded pet parents, engage in games and contests, and most of all … share stories, photos and the fun of life with YOUR best friend.

Don’t miss a moment of baby’s “first” year!

Birthday Club • Guides & Resources • New friends and fun!

Get YOUR baby in the Book!

Spot has been commissioned to create a coffee-style book celebrating love and life with dogs in Oregon.

Come see us at the NW Pet Fair Apr 18-19 at the Expo Center and learn how to enter!

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Babies in need of forever loving homes.

Baxter I am one big bunny! A Flemish Giant to be exact.

I have juvenile cataracts so I sometimes bump into things, but I still enjoy exploring outside of my pen and jumping up on my foster family’s bed to lounge. I don’t love being overly handled, but if you go slow, I can warm up to petting. Due to my size and vision, I will be most happy in a home with adults experienced with bunnies who can give me time (and patience) to adapt to my new surroundings. I hope you’re the one! I’m so eager to find my someone special!

Contact RabbitAdvocates.org.

Casper A year is a long time to be in shelter, and I really hope to spend Spring in my new forever home. I’m a really sweet boy with a great purr motor, and I love getting pets! I have diabetes that require insulin shots, but I’m a super trooper and handle it just fine ‘cause I know they’re making me better! I love the bigger humans — the little ones overwhelm me, so an adult only home is my dream! Please come meet me! AnimalAidPDX.org or 503-292-6628.

Daisy

Are you looking for a polite little lady who needs some love? My foster mom says I’m a smart, quick learner — I learned “sit” in one day! I live with a foster brother who I enjoy — he’s helped me get over many of my fears. I would love to be in a home with another dog and older kids. I love playing with my blankets and toys, don’t chew shoes or couches, and am kennel trained. Are you my family? I hope so! I have so much love to give, I can’t wait to show you! My foster mom says I am well on my way to becoming an amazing companion. Visit FamilyDogsNewLife.org to learn more and see my video!

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Guten tag! We are two wacky bonded sisters who were rescued as itty bitty things a few years ago and are still waiting for our forever home. Are you looking for two playful bunnies who are pro-binky dancers and super-hilarious? That’s us!! We are all about the antics and love to have space to run and play with our toys. Contact RabbitAdvocates.org to learn more about us and set up a time to visit!

Hello everyone, I’m a really sweet, affectionate — and handsome — guy, but my time here in the shelter has made me a little nervous and shy. Once I find my forever, I’ll be the best cat ever!

I love people, and even do great with dog-types, but not so much with my feline kin. If you’ve been hoping to add a great cat to your family, I’m your guy! Meet me at CatAdoptionTeam.org.

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I LOVE People! I also like daily walks, car rides, chasing cats and squirrels, playdates with my buddy Otis, and long naps. I REALLY love cuddling and watching movies with my foster mom. Stuffed toys are fun to de-stuff, and sometimes I get so happy I roll on my back and do the wiggle-bug dance — that’s the goofy free spirit I am! I can be very gentle, but sometimes I forget my size so older kids are best. I get nervous at home alone, but in my crate I do just fine waiting for everyone to get home. I would love a home with another dog my size or someone who is home a lot. I really, really want a family to love! If you take me home you’ll wonder how you ever lived without me  FamilyDogsNewLife.org.

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Sammy This handsome tuxedo guy is currently doing well in a foster home with cats and dogs of all sizes. He loves sleeping under the covers, playing hide-andseek with the other cats, and generally being All Cat. He is used to and will thrive in a calm, quiet home. And, while he loves his foster family, what he really wants is his very own. Contact Alix.Womack@multco.us or 971-201-1513 to visit Sammy.

"Hello there. I am about 2, and dreaming of a family who wants to cherish me as the princess that I am. I can be a little shy initially, but given time, I will cuddle up and even keep you warm in bed. I hope to be the only cat in an adult home. Please come and visit me in my foster home — I can’t wait to meet you! My foster mom wants you to know that I am quite precious (her words) and that I love to play and enjoy sitting sitting in high places watching everything around me. I write it all down in my journal … haha, just kidding (you can’t read cat!). Meet me at Delicious Mickey Grrrl Rescue, 503-516-4604 or hatbox@comcast.net.

Soda Pop I’m almost one, and so far life’s been a bit hard. I wasn’t socialized in my first home and then was sent to a really busy shelter in California, so I’m kind of shy. I’m with some very nice people now and they are helping me, but I really need a loving family and home of my own where I can grow into the secure, confident dog I know is inside me!

Please come meet me! Oregon Dog Rescue, 7029 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin. 503-612-0111.

Toki I got lost some time ago, and some kind people at a veterinary office took me in. Now I’m with the good folks at Oregon Dog Rescue waiting for my very own forever home. I’m a little skittish around new people, but I quickly warm up and will crawl into your lap. A quiet, calm home will be best for me. Are you looking for a sweet little companion? I bet I’m your guy!

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Bengals are often clicker trainable and like hunting for their food (try a food dispensing toy!). They often love playing fetch, climbing to high places, and getting outside for nature walks with a harness, leash and dedicated pet parent. They are loyal companions who may bond strongly to one person.

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Breed Overview Size: Large, 8-15 lbs Grooming needs: Minimal

Exercise: Moderate to High

Environment: Indoors Temperament: Athletic, Smart & Affectionate

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Interesting Fact Bengals come from breeding domestic cats with the small, wild Asian Leopard Cat (ALC). When an ALC is bred to a domestic Bengal cat the kittens are called F-1, or filial generation 1. A typical pet Bengal is F4 and beyond.

Appearance Large, lean and muscular, the Bengal has slightly longer back legs than front, giving it a wild look. It also has a small head in proportion to the body. The coat is soft like a pelt and has spotted or marbled coat patterns. The markings on either side are not identical. Color names for the Bengal include Brown Spotted Tabby, Brown Marble Tabby, Seal Lynx Point, Seal Mink and Seal Sepia Spotted Tabby, Silver Spotted Tabby and Blue Spotted Tabby — phew, that’s a lot of colors, each of them gorgeous!

Personality Bengals are somewhat unique among domestic cats. They often love to drink and play in running water, and will even join you in the shower.

They tend to be very vocal and have a loud meow that is hard to ignore.

Best Match A Bengal is not ideal for a first time pet owner, but those who’ve had a Bengal often become breed enthusiasts. The Bengal needs someone who is home enough to provide the mental and physical exercise they require. If you’re looking for a mellow lap cat this is not your match. On the other hand, if you want a very interactive, loving and entertaining relationship with your cat, Bengals fit the bill! I loved having a Bengal foster cat, but sometimes her loud “maiow” was a bit much for me. The kitty, Bagheera, could jump right on your shoulder from the floor and she indeed did love to check in on me in the shower.

Featured Adoptable: GOLDEN GIRL “Her name is Golden Girl; we call her 'Goldie.' She is an F1 Bengal, 7-8 years old, and is in the San Francisco Bay Area. Goldie is very shy — it takes her a little time to get used to people. She doesn't interact with other cats — she tolerates, sniffs, and from time to time hisses at them, but has never been aggressive. Goldie does not do well with dogs. She loves to eat canned food. Goldie is bonded with her person, who she lets hold her in her arms and pet her. She purrs whenever her human mom touches her; she is very loving. Goldie needs a new home because her people are in the military and are being sent to Hawaii, where Bengals are not allowed. They are heartbroken to have to find a new home for her.” To learn more about Goldie, contact California Bengal Cat Rescue through Petfinder.com.

Megan Mahan lives in Eugene with her boyfriend Jacob, their adopted Lab Maddie, many saltwater fish and two miniature Silver Appleyard Ducks, Louie and Olive.

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is a constant reminder of how precious life is,” says Jenny Johnson, volunteer coordinator at Willamette Valley Hospice, describing her work. Her organization is one of more than 100 hospices nationally that have implemented the Pet Peace of Mind program (PPOM), which helps hospice patients with pet care through their end of life process.

The program was created in 2009 by Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT) to assist hospice patients with their pets as a part of its mission to keep pets out of shelters and with their owners. Nonprofit hospice organizations can apply and, if approved, BCT becomes their initial funder and advisor, providing guidelines on how and what services can be offered, how to track and fund the program, and how to coordinate volunteers.

The hospice receives a $5000 grant to launch the program, and chooses which aspects their organization will adopt.

Pet Peace of Mind was created to assist hospice patients and help keep pets out of shelters and with their owners.

Hospices offering the program locally include Mt Hood Hospice (MHH) in Sandy, Willamette Valley Hospice (WVH) in Salem, and Community Home Health and Hospice (CHHH) in Longview. While the program works a little differently at each location, there are strong shared core values — first and foremost that pets are family.

“When someone is facing a life-limiting terminal illness,” Johnson explains, “their world shrinks. They don’t have energy. They aren’t working anymore. They can’t drive, don’t feel good, don’t go out. Their pet is a best friend — family — the reason they want to get up in the morning, a reason to live.”

Johnson tells of a recent patient in the program whose only family was her dog. Staff began each day by asking about her dog because it instantly changed her perspective and spurred her to keep fighting.

Emilie Cartoun, director of volunteer services and bereavement coordinator at MHH, remembers Bob, who was on their hospice service for almost a year with his cat, Boots. “As the months went by and Bob

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became increasingly memory-impaired, his daughter told us that whenever he left his room he would be very anxious about getting back until he found Boots, which let him know he was in the right place. Boots was his anchor, identifying his home for him.”

Another shared thread among program coordinators Johnson, Cartoun and Debby Carter (volunteer coordinator at CHHH) is that they were all led to work in hospice after experiencing loss in their own lives. After losing her mother to cancer, Cartoun volunteered at MHH for almost 10 years, and in 1995 became a paid staff member.

Carter also lost her mother to cancer, and shortly after began volunteering in hospice with her daughter. This motivated her to become a CNA at the CHHH in-patient care center for 10 years, and she now manages the PPOM program.

ting the Lifelong Bond Johnson lost her dad when she was 17, after which her psychology professor encouraged her to consider working in the field. She began a college support program called Ailing Mothers and Fathers, and after graduation moved into her current role, which she calls a “perfect fit.”

All three organizations have long valued the role of pets in their patients’ lives, and the PPOM program provided the structure and funding to formalize their support. Carter says that even before the program, many staff and volunteers helped patients care for their pets, including adopting them. “When you’re an animal person you can’t imagine not being able to care for your pet; not being able to walk him because you’re sick in bed, or not being able to feed him because of your own medical expenses,” she says.

Johnson recalls a nurse who adopted a senior cat and an older blind dog with a seizure disorder. In another case, a volunteer adopted a dog with a seizure disorder requiring twice weekly vet visits so the dog wouldn’t have to go through transitioning into yet another home.

Many of these hospice patients receive in-home care, which enables them to keep their pets with them. Visiting volunteers provide basic pet care, like dog-walking and litterbox cleaning. They develop a relationship with the people and the animals, who are often protective of their owners they intuitively know are hurting and sick. In situations where pets are behind on care, volunteers help coordinate veterinary and grooming visits, including transportation.

“Putting myself in the place of someone who is ill, I would want to be able to keep my dog because of the comfort, and companionship, and unconditional love they offer.”

— Debby Carter Cartoun says, “Since many of these animal companions spend time in bed with their humans, we are happy to help ensure that they are clean, healthy and parasite-free.” All of these services, and more – like licensing, flea meds, and pet food, are covered by PPOM. A common challenge is the basic perception of hospice. According to Johnson, “People think it’s depressing and sad. Unless you really know about the joy behind and the purpose of hospice, it is hard to want to be involved. [We want to] give people access to the best compassionate care possible so that they can have a good end of life experience and embrace the things they love.”

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Dianne McGill, recent BCT Executive Director, has seen many overcome their fears about hospice through the PPOM program. Volunteers and donors alike become involved to support the pets, then fall in love with the mission of hospice. “It is not about death, but quality of life and living to the fullest,” she says.

The rewards of PPOM are plentiful. Carter, who has her own adopted Pit mix at home, says, “As a pet lover, it’s fun to work with people and their pets. I understand the connection people have with their pets. Putting myself in the place of someone who is ill, I know I would want to be able to keep my dog because of the comfort, and companionship, and unconditional love they offer.”

The horses were able to nuzzle the rancher before he passed away.

Johnson says she was blown away by the impact of the program.

“People will cry on the phone about how thankful and grateful they are on a weekly basis. It is one less thing for people to worry about. It is fantastic to be able to offer that kind of help.”

One woman, whose husband was a PPOM patient, contacted Carter because she was having difficulty caring for her husband’s small dog.

She was a full-time teacher, and her time at home was spent on laundry, groceries, and chores. She said the program was “truly a blessing,” allowing her to focus on her husband during this important time.

WVH has gone a step further, connecting with local organizations to assist with pet placement. Nicky, a Doberman who was very bonded with his owner, would jump in bed to be with her, inadvertently pulling out her tubes, creating an unsafe situation. Through the hospice’s connections, Nicky was placed with a foster family with other Dobermans.

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Sadly, Nicky was found to have cancer soon after, and was humanely euthanized at a local emergency clinic several weeks later, after also developing bloat in the night. Nicky passed away within hours of his beloved owner, and his foster family cared so deeply they kept his ashes and a memorial plaque. When the owner’s daughter reached out a month later after thinking and dreaming of Nicky, she was able to meet the foster dad and receive Nicky’s plaque and ashes. Those are now buried with his owner, exactly as she would have wished, which is a comfort to the family.

McGill of BCT shares a favorite story in which a mid-Western rancher in a hospice home was asked what could be done to help him. He asked to say goodbye to his three beloved horses. The hospice moved him to a first-floor room with a window, brought his horses in with a trailer, and the horses were able to nuzzle the rancher before he passed away.

Beyond overcoming misconceptions about hospice, a big challenge for PPOM is funding.

Beyond overcoming misconceptions about hospice, a big challenge for PPOM is funding. After the initial grant from BCT, PPOM hospices are responsible for fundraising to sustain the program. Some local veterinarians and groomers offer discounted services, and WHV even has a volunteer pet taxi driver, Papa Tom, who transports animals and stays with them during appointments. WVH also hosts an annual Walk and Wag event, which not only increases awareness of hospice, but has raised over $17,000 each year. Johnson says, “The more resources [we have], the more we can offer people.” Whenever possible, WVH covers medical costs to make pets healthy before placement through their shelter partners.

For anyone interested in supporting the Pet Peace of Mind program, the greatest need is financial. Also needed are hospice volunteers and business partners. Donations may be made to the hospice directly, or to Banfield Charitable Trust, which is currently helping 200 more hospice organizations implement the PPOM program.

McGill sums up BCT’s efforts as “joyful, mission-based work, every single day.”

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7-8pm • PORTLAND — DIFFICULT PET SUPPORT GROUP at DoveLewis. Non-judgmental support group welcomes all living with and caring for a difficult pet. Learn coping strategies and connect with others.

Pet photos welcome; leave pets at home. Free; RSVP required to Rachel@RuffMuttsCooperative.com.

2 11:30-1 • PORTLAND —PUPPIES & PEONIES at The Nines Hotel.

Luncheon for DoveLewis features celebrity dog trainer Harrison Forbes, table floral competition, raffle, and presentations on DoveLewis and the Velvet Assistance Fund. Tickets $35.

RSVP to DoveLewis.org.

3 4:30-6pm • PORTLAND — PUPPY ROMPS! at Oregon Humane. Socializing puppies while young makes for great lifelong habits. OHS trainers on site. Soft & Sweet session 4:30-5:15; Rough & Tumble session: 5:15-6.

4 Noon-3pm • PORTLAND — ADOPTION DAY at FUREVER PETS. Meet sweet adoptables from OHS.

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HAPPY EASTER! 9:30-11am • SHERWOOD — VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AT CAT. Learn how you can lend a paw for the kitties. Also held Apr. 18. Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

6 5:30-7pm • SALEM —VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Discover opportunities to help the animals at WHS, plus history and tour of the facility. Also offered Apr. 16. Details WHS4Pet.org.

8 6-7pm • VANCOUVER — WEST COLUMBIA GORGE HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Vancouver Police East Precinct.

Give a few hours a month and help animals in need. Individuals & families welcome. Details WCGHS.org.

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10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FCCO’S HQ and spay/neuter clinic.

Discover how FCCO is making a difference in the lives of cats and their caregivers. RSVP/Details FeralCats.com.

7-9pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP. Monthly support for those with aging or ailing pets and those providing hospice care. RSVP/details 503-7742986 or PetsPointofView.vpweb.com.

10 4-6PM • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Humane Society for SW Washington. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine and exam.

Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Details SouthwestHumane.org and GoodNeighborVet.com.

11 8-11am • TROUTDALE — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at MCAS. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine and exam at Multnomah County Animal Services.

Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Details MultCoPets.org and GoodNeighborVet.com.

Noon-3pm • PORTLAND — DOGGIE DASH RALLY at Hawthorne Fred Meyer. Meet OHS adoptables, learn about/register for the 2015 Doggie Dash. Details OregonHumane.org.

1-2:30pm • SHERWOOD — 2015 KITTEN BABY SHOWER: IT’S RAINING KITTENS at Cat Adoption Team!

Join CAT volunteers and guests in kicking off the busy kitten season with refreshments, games, and gift-giving of much-needed supplies. Wish list/ details at CatAdoptionTeam.org.

4-6pm • PORTLAND — FIGHT, FLIGHT OR PLAY at OHS. Learn about dog-to-dog body language and warning signs. $15/suggested donation; leave pets at home. Details OregonHumane.org.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK. Give a shout-out to volunteers everywhere! Through April 12. Better yet, say Thank You daily and/or in person!

8am • PORTLAND — PAW TEAM VET CLINIC. Help for those on gov’t assistance or experiencing homelessness. Must be in line before 9:30am to be seen. $5/pet co-pay; no one turned away for true inability to pay.

Details PAWTeam.org.

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Noon-3pm • TIGARD — FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE at Petco.

Meet adoptables and their Rabbit Advocates. Get care & adoption resources, plus light grooming/nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). DetailsAdoptARabbit.org.

3-4:30pm • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Create a memento and spend time with kindred hearts. Free; RSVP at DoveLewis.org.

Noon-3pm • PORTLAND — SHOP & ADOPT at Natural Pet Food Solutions in Sellwood. Meet OHS adoptables while you shop, and learn about the 2015 Doggie Dash.

1-2pm • PORTLAND — PROBLEM POOCH CLASS at OHS. Great for new or soon-to-be pet parents, and those who just want to know what makes Fido tick. Free; leave pets at home. Details OregonHumane.org.

4:30-6pm • PORTLAND — PUPPY ROMPS! at OHS. Soft & Sweet session: 4:30-5:15; Rough & Tumble session: 5:15-6. Details OregonHumane.org.

14 Noon-8pm • PORTLAND — FREE CONE DAY AT BEN & JERRYS at the Scoop Shop in the Pearl. Folks from OHS on site to chat and assist with Doggie Dash registration.

15 7-8:30pm • SALEM — HUMANEITARIAN AWARD CEREMONY at Willamette Humane.

Nominees and award winners honored. Dessert reception. Public welcome. Details WHS4Pets.org.

16 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DEAF DOGS MEETUP at Play & Chase Dog Day Care. Free training and socialization for deaf dogs and their owners.

Details DeafDogsofOregon.org.

17 9-6pm • PORTLAND —DOG•TEC DOG WALKING ACADEMY at La Quinta Inn NE Holman. Weekend course covers canine behavior, packmanagement techniques, and the A-Z of running a dog-walking biz.

Participants leave with certification in first aid, dog walking, and marketing. Continues thru Sunday. Details DogTec.org.

18 10-Noon • SUBLIMITY — LICENSE AMNESTY EVENT at Sublimity Fire Department. License and vaccinate your dog in one stop. First 250 get free rabies vaccine w/purchase of second vaccine. Details Co.Marion.OR.US. 10-5 • PORTLAND — NW PET FAIR presented by CVRC at the Expo Center. Explore the latest in everything pet at Portland’s largest pet expo and adoption event. Vendors, samples, adoptables, contests, entertainment and more. Free admission, pets welcome. Bring food for the Wentworth Subaru DRIVE AWAY HUNGER Pet Food Drive. Continues Sunday 10-4. Details NWPetFair.com.

21 7-8pm • TROUTDALE— MCAS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at the shelter. Join this awesome team and help the animals. No need to RSVP; details MultCoPets.org.

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HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY. Hairballs are a fact of life with cats.

Get brushes and remedies at Cat Adoption Team.

9-11am • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Clackamas County Dog Services. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine and exam.

Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Details ClackamasDogs.org and GoodNeighborVet.com.

10-3pm • PORTLAND — ANNUAL PLANT & VEGAN BAKE SALE at 1923 SE 58th Ave. Plants for garden or home and yummy treats. 100% of proceeds help the cats at House of Dreams No-Kill Cat Shelter. Details KittyDreams.org.

6-8:30pm • PORTLAND — FENCES FOR FIDO WALKING ON SUNSHINE 2015 GALA at Castaway.

A magical evening to celebrate milestone of 1,000 Fidos unchained. Live swing jazz, live/silent/dessert auctions, vegan dinner and cash bar. Tickets $50.

RSVP/details FencesforFido.org.

26 11-1 • PORTLAND — BOWL 4 THE PAWS at Interstate Lanes. Good times in support of the animals at OHS. All ages. $30/per team before 4/22, $35/ after. Details OregonHumane.org.

Noon-10pm • PORTLAND — LICKS FOR LIVES at Fifty Licks Ice Cream. Get your inner kid on and support youth and dogs at Project POOCH, who receive 10% of proceeds today. Details POOCH.org.

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2:30-5pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL COMMUNITY TALKS at DoveLewis. Free lecture series for those who work/volunteer with animals. This month, CAT Executive Director Karen Green presents “Conflict Resolution in the Animal Field: How to save dogs and cats without fighting like them.” Details/RSVP AnimalCommunity.org.

6-7pm • VANCOUVER — WEST COLUMBIA GORGE HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Vancouver Police East Precinct.

Give a few little hours and help make a BIG difference to animals in need.

Individuals & families welcome.

Details WCGHS.org.

7-8pm • PORTLAND — DIFFICULT PET SUPPORT GROUP at DoveLewis. Non-judgmental support group for anyone living with and caring for a difficult pet. Learn coping strategies and connect with others.

Please leave pets at home. Free; RSVP required to Rachel@RuffMuttsCooperative.com.

7-8pm • PORTLAND —ESSENTIAL CAT CARE CLASS at Rose City Vet. Class filled with detailed info on wellness exams, care of nails and teeth to help keep your cat happy and healthy. Free; space is limited. RSVP required to RoseCityVet.com.

3-5pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL COMMUNITY TALKS in DoveLewis.

Free lecture series for those who work/volunteer with animals. This month, Dr. Christopher Pachel discusses the impact of fear and anxiety on learning. Details/RSVP AnimalCommunity.org.

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10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FCCO’S HQ and spay/neuter clinic.

Discover how FCCO is making a difference in the lives of cats and their caregivers. RSVP/Details FeralCats.com.

7-9pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP. Monthly support for those with aging or ailing pets and those providing hospice care at Shiva’s Hope House. Admission by donation. RSVP/details 503-774-2986 or PetsPointofView.vpweb.com.

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7:30am-12:30pm • VANCOUVER — WALK/RUN FOR THE ANIMALS at Esther Short Park. Celebrate the magic of people + dogs + cats at Humane Society for SW Washington.

Choose dog-friendly walk or timed fun run. Vendors, music & demos in the park before/after. Enter as an individual or team. RSVP/details SouthwestHumane.org.

Noon-3pm • PORTLAND — ADOPTION DAY at FUREVER PETS. Meet sweet adoptables from OHS. 6-10:30pm • PORTLAND —2015 FURBALL: THE GREAT CATSBY at the Portland Art Museum.

Celebrating 20 years, the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s annual fundraiser is putting on the ritz of the 1920s to raise funds for feral cats in the community. Details/tickets FeralCats.com.

3 8am • PORTLAND — PAW TEAM OUTREACH VET CLINIC. Help for those on gov’t assistance or experiencing homelessness for those unable to get to regular Front Ave clinics. Must be in line before 9:30am to be seen. $5/pet co-pay. Details PAWTeam.org.

11-12:30 • EUGENE — KITTEN SOCIALIZATION CLASS at Greenhill Humane. Get the inside scoop on setting up foster kittens to become confident, well-adjusted cats. Free; space is limited. RSVP required to foster@ green-hill.org or 541.689.1503 x114.

4 5:30-7pm • SALEM —VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Learn how you can help the animals at WHS. Offered again May 21. Details WHS4Pet.org.

5 7-8pm • PORTLAND —ESSENTIAL DOG CARE CLASS at Rose City Vet. Detailed class on wellness exams, nails, teeth and more to keep your dog healthy and happy. Free; space is limited. RSVP required to RoseCityVet.com.

4-6PM • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine and exam at the Humane Society for SW Washington. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Details GoodNeighborVet.com.

9 8-11am • TROUTDALE — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine and exam at Multnomah County Animal Services. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Details MultCoPets. org and GoodNeighborVet.com.

9-1 • PORTLAND — DOGGIE DASH at Waterfront Park. Portland’s biggest annual party for pets and their peeps. Walk or run one of two routes and support the animals at OHS. Registration at 7:30, first runners depart at 9. Festivities include music, food, contests, vendors and more.

Open to all, with or without dogs.

RSVP/details OregonHumane.org.

5:30-9:30pm • VANCOUVER — SCC’S TRIPLE CROWN AWARENESS at Royal Oaks Country Club. Celebrate an evening of fun with dinner, drinks, auction and musical entertainment to support Second Chance Companions. Tickets/details SCCPets.com.

10 Noon-3pm • TIGARD — FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE at Petco.

Meet adoptables and their Rabbit Advocates and get care & adoption resources plus light grooming/nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). DetailsAdoptARabbit.org.

3-4:30pm • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Create a memento and spend time with kindred hearts. Free; RSVP to DoveLewis.org.

13 11am-8pm • COBURG, SPRINGFIELD — COBURG PIZZA FUNDRAISER. Grab a pie from Coburg Pizza (either location) and support animals in need at West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue. Continues May 14.

Details WestCoastDogandCat.org.

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16 7-Noon • EUGENE — BARK IN THE PARK at Alton Baker Park. It’s Eugene’s biggest party for pets and their people. Leash up for a 10- or 5k run or 2k walk to support the animals at Greenhill and First Avenue Shelter. Canine activities, vendors & entertainment. $25/advance; $37/ day of, includes bandana. Details Green-Hill.org.

10-Noon • PORTLAND — PET FIRST AID COMMUNITY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Learn the basics and be prepared in the event of an emergency. Free; donations welcome. RSVP to DoveLewis.org.

10-Noon • TUALATIN — VACCINE CLINIC at Oregon Dog Rescue. Sponsored by Willamette Valley Animal Hospital, clinic provides exams, vaccines, nail trims and flea treatments.

Details OregonDogRescue.org and WVAH.net.

11am • ALBANY — ADOPTION EVENT at Coastal Farm & Ranch.

Meet adorable adoptables and learn about SafeHaven Humane. Details SafeHavenHumane.org.

17 Noon-4pm • PORTLAND — 2015 PUG CRAWL at Portland Brewing Co. Taproom. Let your inner athlete shine is the theme as Pugs fill the streets for this annual event and parade.

Vendors, music, food and beverages.

Entry fee benefits OHS.

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19 7-8pm • TROUTDALE— MCAS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Join this awesome team and see how you can help the animals. No need to RSVP; details MultCoPets.org.

21 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DEAF DOGS MEETUP at Play & Chase Dog Day Care. Free training and socialization for deaf dogs and their owners.

Details DeafDogsofOregon.org.

23 9-11am • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Clackamas County Dog Services. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine and exam.

Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Details ClackamasDogs.org and GoodNeighborVet.com.

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MEMORIAL DAY 30 10-2 • WASHOUGAL — HIKE ON THE DIKE plus 5K & 10K run. Scenic 2-mile hike along the Columbia River starts at Pendleton Woolen Mills. Annual family fun-filled event for pets and people raises funds for the animals at West Columbia Gorge Humane. Food & drink, demos, raffles, vendors, adoptables and more. $25/ minimum pledge per walker. Details WCGHS.org.

5:30-9:30pm • PORTLAND — 8TH ANNUAL PINOT & PUPS WINE AUCTION at Portland Art Museum.

Guide Dogs for the Blind gala features dinner, wine tasting, auctions, raffle, guest speaker and adorable puppies.

Tickets/details GuideDogs.com.

CIRCLE THE DATE! June 6 – 6th annual Family Dogs Fun Walk & 5K Run at Mt Tabor Park in Portland June 13 – Dog Gone Run at Riverbend Park in Bend June 14 – WillaMutt Strut 2015 at Riverfront Park in Salem June 20 – Mutt Masters Dog Show & Olympics in Lincoln City June 26-27 – Doggie Olympic Games in Long Beach, WA

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