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14 A Vegas story you'll want to share

Bloat is a disorder that's hard to diagnose and can become deadly fast. Read about one big dog's near-miss, and find out the symptoms to watch for and what to do if you suspect your pet is affected.

18 VCA Celebrates 15 Years of Saving Lives

Pet owners are grateful for the groundbreaking work of this specialty facility. So are elephants at the zoo, and many animals who’ve received life-saving transfusions.

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7 New vet practice offers care fit for humans 10 The Wheel World of Mike & Bixby

Mike Minnick and his rescue dog Bixby are on a crosscountry rescue mission by bike, and recently stopped in PDX. Learn about their mission, and find out what they think of the Rose City, and how you can follow them on their journey!

12 Runway — Worthy Rovers

Our Cover Model Search — Portland, conducted this summer, yielded a crop of cuties that'll fill you with "awwwws". Check 'em out!

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Cover Model 411 NAME: Max and

Chloe

AGE / BREED: Beagles / Max — almost 15; Chloe — 9 PACK: Dog-mom Jayne, dog park buddy, yellow Lab Darth; Run day camp buddies, Beagles Archie, Bella and Charlie; and Jayne’s granddogs, Bella and Buddy.

STOMPING GROUNDS: East Vancouver; Dakota off-leash dog park.

SPECIAL NOTES: More about Max and Chloe page 12 this issue.

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leggy, 15-lb redhead landed in a shelter and was caged with large dogs, slated for euthanasia. No one knew her story, but she was microchipped — registered to no one. Just hours from her last, the little girl — wild with fear and stress — was swooped up by a big-hearted pilot, who flew her from California to loving foster mom, Connie Thiel, in Portland. The next day, she arrived at my home.

Abused and traumatized, for years she bit and barked and generally wreaked havoc — with the three others in her pack, the neighbors, and visitors.

Fast forward seven years, nearly to the day of this writing, and you find a now white-faced girl who has acquired a grace and affection for her world that is stunning given her history. She is Lula, and she is the dog of my heart (I actually have 4, but she is my “Who Rescued Who” girl).

Please share the joy and meaning of rescue and adoption, now and throughout the year. Lula is just one example of countless cases where someone embraced a hard-luck/hard-to-love creature who in time proved to be among their greatest blessings ever.

As we wrap this year and celebrate the beginning of a new one, all of us at Spot wish you comfort and joy, and most of all, love.

Scout, Peach and Lula

Yours in everything pet,

PS: Spot is celebrating a new addition! Michele Michaels is known by many for her work in rescue, adoption, foster care, unchaining dogs and other animal welfare efforts. Others know her for her longtime stint as “Kiss n Tell with Michele” aka “Michele ‘til Midnight” on 99.5 The Wolf. If you’re meeting her for the first time, I’m sure you’ll quickly come to know and love her like we do as she steers Spot into the future as our new Managing Editor!

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Show seniors some love

Sweet holiday fundraiser for local shelter

Now in its 3rd year, Jake ‘n Max’s Boxes of Love is a drive collecting new and gently-used goods for senior pets.

Especially needed are beds, blankets, toys, supplements, and potty pads. Created in honor of two beloved oldsters, the drive provides much needed items to My Way Home Dog Rescue, and a local cat rescue TBD. Look for the cheery boxes at local businesses, as well as the City of Portland building, Jan. 14 through Feb 14. If your place of business would like to participate, contact Vonnie@SpotMagazine.net. Find participating locations at SpotMagazine.net and on Spot's Facebook page starting Jan. 14.

Bakers, don your aprons — it's time to get creative! Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter’s 3rd annual Gingerbread Dog House contest is happening December 13, 2014. Don’t let the name fool you, though: in addition to traditional gingerbread houses, any petinspired baked goods are welcome, as long as entries are 100% edible. There are five different categories, ranging from Youth to Culinary Pros, with awards for winning entries. Entry is free; pre-registration is required, and a donation to the animals is appreciated. For registration/details, visit WashingtonCountyPets.com.

Mobile playgroup expands Stay Pet Hotel’s Waggin’ Wagon Mobile Playgroup, a part dog walk / part doggie daycare program, is increasing its service area; the service has previously served only N/NE Portland, picking up dogs and taking them to Stay Pet for supervised play with other dog friends before returning them home. Learn more at StayPetHotel.com or 503-288-7829.

OHSTAR completes daring rescue A 10-person rescue team successfully saved Kenny, a young Shepherd/Husky mix, after he fell 150 feet off the Eagle Creek Trail in October.

The dog had been hiking with his guardian's roommate when he took off after a squirrel and tumbled over the cliff. The rescue team hiked two hours to where Jennifer Stangel, volunteer member of the Oregon Humane Society Technical Rescue Team (OHSTAR) rappelled down the embankment and brought him to safety.

“Although we train year-round for rescues like these, we rarely have positive outcomes for cliff falls,” says team leader Rene Pizzo. OHSTAR is a skilled group of volunteers that rescues stranded or trapped animals. Their work is supported entirely by donations to OHS. Kenny is recovering from his injuries and is expected to be fine.

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Join Team Taylor in helping Portland pets If you watch NBC's hit show The Voice, you know that Gwen Stefani's team has quite a contender in Taylor John Williams, who was serenading dogs at Portland's own Sniff Dog Hotel before auditioning for the show. "We couldn't be more thrilled for Taylor and his journey on The Voice," says Jamie Mollas, co-owner of Sniff.

They're also thrilled to join with Taylor in raising money for PAW Team, a local organization that provides vet services to pets of the homeless and those struggling with poverty. Taylor's fans can support both the singer and this worthwhile organization by purchasing a "Team Taylor" t-shirt for $20 at sniffdoghotel.com.

As for losing a good employee to the music biz, Mollas is nothing but supportive. "He'll be greatly missed by us, his customers, and pup fans, but we're all happy to see him pursue a dream."

Puppy mill pair rescues others National Mill Dog Rescue traveled through the Midwest recently, saving more than 85 dogs from puppy mills. Along for the journey were Harley and Teddy, Chihuahuas who were rescued after years of being kept as breeder dogs. The pair now lives in comfort while helping raise awareness and funds to rescue others like them. The organization was founded in 2007, and to date has rescued more than 9500 puppy mill survivors. Follow Harley at Facebook.com/HarleyFreightTrainTaylor and Teddy at Facebook.com/TeddyBearBurchfield. Learn more about NMDR at MillDogRescue.org

New vet practice offers care fit for humans W

hen you take your pet to see Dr. Thomas Mackowiak at Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital, don't be surprised if you're looking down at him the whole time.

"He’s so personable," says Mackowiak's personal and professional partner and Heartfelt’s business manager, Ryan Hesketh. "When he walks into an [exam] room, the first thing he does is get down on the pet’s level. If they’re on the ground, he’s on the ground with them."

Dr. Mackowiak — pronounced mack-OH-vee-ack — is originally from Germany. After studying veterinary medicine in Chile, he received his doctorate at Oregon State University, then began practicing at a corporate facility before starting Heartfelt.

They approach their practice by giving clients' pets the same care they would their own

Good deals aside, Heartfelt's main attraction is its dedicated veterinarian.

Hesketh says he’s been amazed at the number of patients who have found Dr. Mackowiak from his previous job. "They just love him," he says.

The Heartfelt building's design emulates a human hospital.

Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital 1127 NE Broadway St., Portland ∙ 503-765-1210 ∙ heartfeltvet.com Vanessa Salvia’s love for animals began as a child, when stray kittens just seemed to follow her home. She now lives on a sheep farm outside of Eugene, Oregon, with a llama named Linda, a dog, a cat, two horses, a rabbit, two kids and a patient husband.

"He wanted to create an environment that's more specific for each pet’s needs," Hesketh explains.

Which is why they chose the name Heartfelt — because they approach their practice by treating their clients' pets with the same gentle, professional care they would their own.

Mackowiak and Hesketh also modeled Heartfelt after a human facility, with three exam rooms and a human-grade surgery suite.

Unlike many vet hospitals, however, the patient doesn't go straight from treatment center to surgery. Instead, there are separate prep rooms just like in a human hospital.

"It keeps the surgery room totally sterile," says Hesketh. "It’s not at all a typical setup."

Photo courtesy of Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital

Heartfelt also has an in-house lab, an isolation suite for pets that are contagious, and separate canine and feline wards. "They're completely soundproof," says Hesketh, "so the cats don't get stressed from hearing the dogs."

Dr. Mackowiak's patients love him.

Heartfelt offers pet care plans with monthly premiums ranging from $30-$40 for felines and $40-$50 for canines. Hesketh says the plans are a good deal. "It covers all vaccines for the year, all of the typical testing, like ear cytology and urinalysis, and other preventive care." www.spotmagazine.net | 7

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On a Mission from Dog Michele Michaels • Spot Magazine

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ay what you will about Burning Man — the annual gathering of clothing-optional self-expression in the Nevada desert — the fact is, lives are changed by it. Often for the better.

Such was the case with Mike Minnick, an Austin, Texas-based man who, after attending the festival three years ago, decided to hit the road in a used truck with his adopted Border Collie mix, Bixby. “I decided to treat life as an adventure instead of a chore," he says.

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While Mike was determined to see as much of the country as he could, his rig had other ideas — the truck broke down in the small west Texas burg of Terlingua. He couldn't afford repairs, but was offered a school bus to live in and a bartending job so he could earn the funds to get back on the road.

It was in that dusty little town that Mike met the Coyote Brothers.

No, they weren't some notorious outlaw gang. They were siblings almost 11 months into a two-year cross-country bicycle trek. Having temporarily set up camp in town, they ventured into the bar where Mike worked.

"When they started talking about their adventures, everybody else just shut up," Mike remembers.

Inspired, Mike researched cargo bikes, eventually buying one able to safely carry both his gear and his best girl, Bixby. At the time a selfdescribed complacent chain-smoker, he says after his new cycling friends blew through his excuses, he and his best friend set off.

That was 7500 miles and 30 states ago.

While on the road it occurred to Mike that he could use his trek to create awareness about shelter dogs like Bixby. "To me she's the absolute epitome of what a rescue dog can be — loyal as the day is long, super friendly, and just ready for whatever adventure is next."

So now he and his best friend drop by local shelters and animal welfare organizations in every town they visit, working to shine a light on the many homeless pets waiting for their forever families. Their efforts have made a big difference for dogs like Scout, a Border Collie

"We're fostering a Great Dane," Evan says.

"Well, fostering until we adopt," laughs Tyler, the boys' father.

After a few days in Portland, where Mike and Bixby visited both the Oregon Humane Society and The Pixie Project, Mike says he's impressed by the city's love of canines — and its friendliness to bicyclists.

To me she's the absolute epitome of what a rescue dog can be — loyal, super friendly, and ready for adventure.

And help is something Mike and Bixby need. They’re on a mission for shelter animals, but have yet to find a sponsor to at least partially finance the trek.

Mike is also seeking someone willing to assist with updating his website and social media, so in addition to chronicling the ride, he can provide more exposure to the shelters and rescue animals he and Bixby meet.

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Mike also hopes to inspire kids to think of shelter animals when asking for a pet. With his rubber-chicken-adorned, bright orange bike, he's a natural attraction for young people. During this interview, three curious boys — Evan, Ethan and Elijah McKinley — wandered over to meet this guy with the ready grin and the belly-rub-loving pooch in the basket.

and California coasts. They'll eventually wheel into Petaluma, where they'll visit the headquarters of Yuba — the company that made Mike's cargo bike and that continues to help him out with parts and repairs.

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from a shelter in Denton, Texas. Two days after the shelter featured Scout in a post about Mike and Bixby's visit, he had his forever home.

Until then, man and dog exist on donations, pay from occasional odd jobs, and the goodwill of those who follow them on Facebook or at www.wheresbixby.com.

"I want to hug this whole town," he says with a smile. "I haven't been honked at once."

That has not been the case everywhere. In Florida, for example, Mike says drivers were less willing to share the road. "I took the advice of another cyclist down there and invested in an air horn," he says. "It came in very handy."

Mike and Bixby are headed next for Eugene, then down the Oregon

"Dreams are like sticks," Mike says, quoting a mantra he attributes to Bixby. "You just have to chase them."

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Meet your 2014 Cover Model Contenders!

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Photography by Dashing Dog Photography Pets and their people entered Spot’s Cover Model Search at Oaks Park this summer, while supporting Deaf Dogs of Oregon and Born Again Pit Bull Rescue.

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Winners Max and Chloe grace this month’s cover, photographed at Cathedral Park in Portland. All other contenders — beauties all — are featured here!

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MAX & CHLOE

a home twice the size). The place was raided in 2006, and the woman was found guilty and told to never own animals again. Austin Wallace, an animal control officer at OHS, helped free Max, and they have happy reunions every year at the Doggie Dash.

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What happened in The symptoms of bloat are subtle Knowing them can be life-saving

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Kennedy Morgan • Spot Magazine

unday was an ordinary day: Vegas — my 120-pound female Great Dane — ate breakfast and hung out, occasionally following me around as I did chores. She relaxed on the couch while I cleaned, going out to potty as needed. Around 4:45, we headed out for a walk to Pacific University, as we like to do.

She begged for dinner when we returned, and though it was early for her dinner, I relented. She ate and went back to the couch, where she stayed while I left to run errands.

Later that evening, after joining Vegas and my other dog Leo on the couch, Vegas made her way to the door to go out. I say "made her way" because she didn't vault with her usual energy. In the brilliant clarity of hindsight, I also now remember that she was kind of hunched over. I watched her meander around the yard, eventually standing under a large evergreen in her potty area, head hanging.

After she urinated, I called her in.

There’s no time to waste in treating bloat A few minutes later, she went out again, this time going to the middle of the yard, sitting statue-like. Once she came in, I palpated her abdomen. While it didn't seem unnaturally swollen, I gave her two Gas-X capsules just in case. I checked her temperature (normal) and her gums (healthy pink).

As a veteran Dane owner, I knew about bloat — also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) or "stomach torsion" — and it's the first place my mind goes if one of my dogs so much as urps food.

An unhealthy paranoia perhaps, but in this case it turned out to be warranted. I can't pinpoint what bothered me beyond her slight symptoms, other than she wasn't happy — there was no light in her eyes.

Continuing to check her over, I noticed her neck bothered her, and thought she might be having pain from an old back issue. Eventually she got more comfortable, curling on her side as if to say, "Please massage me, Mom." 14 Spot Magazine | December 2014/January 2015

Her relaxation was short-lived. At about 8 o’clock, Vegas got up and went outside, attempting to vomit. I don't know if she produced anything because I panicked and called her in. We jumped in my truck.

I called Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency on the way and let them know what was going on. When we arrived, Vegas was afraid to get out of the truck, which is unlike her. I Upon arrival, Vegas was did finally get rushed to x-ray. her unloaded, but once we entered, I realized I’d gone to our regular clinic — Rock Creek Veterinary — which closes at 10. I explained what was going on and rushed out. There’s no time to waste in treating bloat.

Once at Tanasbourne Emergency, they took x-rays.

We discussed the visible bones in her stomach. Since Vegas is fed a raw diet, this is normal. Beyond her stomach we could see her bladder and spleen (at right), but things weren't clear enough to make a GDV diagnosis. The vet’s suggestion was to treat Vegas’s pain and have her hang out awhile in an exam room. They also set up an ECG, which showed an extremely elevated heart rate: normal resting rate for a dog her size is about 60 beats per minute; Vegas’s was in the low 200s.

Staff took her for another x-ray, and while not much more telling than the first, abdominal palpations revealed serious concern over her spleen, and the team concurred that surgery was needed.

I was able to visit Vegas once more before she was prepped. The operation began at approximately 10:30 and took nearly two hours.

Afterward, the vet said yes, Vegas had been in the process of torsing

— or bloat. Blood flow to her spleen had been compromised, but luckily when untwisted, the organ was healthy.

Vegas awoke at 1:30, covered in quilts and with socks on her feet. She rose upon seeing me, but I got her settled again and left her in the doctors’ capable care. I called around 7:00 the next morning, thinking maybe they’d want Vegas to go to her local clinic for observation. I was pleasantly surprised to learn she was well enough

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to go home. In fact, she had whined and yipped at staff until they let her out, thinking she might relax (and give their ears a break). No such luck — Vegas wanted her mama!

While Vegas had a large incision, she bounced back quickly.

If there's a lesson to be learned here, it's that there are no rules with GDV

Bloat can be difficult to diagnose. However, if any combination of the following are present, get your pet to a vet right away — better safe than very sorry.

• Dry heaving. Attempting to vomit and producing nothing or just producing foamy vomit.

• Abdominal distention. A bloated belly is often indicative of GDV. • Excessive drooling. Along with lethargy, it's a warning sign — especially if it's sudden.

• Inability to lie down. If your dog is constantly shifting position trying to get comfortable, s/he may be in distress.

That whining was the first thing I heard when I picked her up — the most glorious sound! She arrived home loaded with meds, plus an inflatable e-collar, and settled in. The large incision on her belly made her movements slow and painful.

By the end of the next day, Vegas was nearly her old self, snagging a chewy off the floor, hopping off the couch more comfortably, playing with toys, and barking at passersby.

If there's a lesson to be learned here, it's that there are no rules with GDV. There are basic signs and symptoms to watch for, but you know when your dog seems "off," even if you can't pinpoint the reason. Bloat isn’t textbook; each case is unique, so if you suspect it don’t wait to act.

My Vegas is an 8-year-old, raw-fed, non-vaccinated dog who lives a low-stress life. She is fit as a fiddle and has never had a bloat-like symptom in her life.

But it happened to us.

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• Something's just not right. Listen to YOUR gut when it comes to your dog's gut. If your pet seems "off" or disinterested, have him/ her checked as soon as possible. Bloat is fatal if not treated soon after symptoms appear.

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dustry by day and enjoys coming home to her Great Dane Vegas, and Pomeranian, Leo. Her household is also indentured to a 14-year-old tortoiseshell diva cat named Capri. Kennedy and her canines enjoy walks, beach trips, agility, and learning new things.

Catch them out and about on Portland’s west side, and at dog sporting events.

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Dr. Rosie Gilbert

doesn’t look like a Viking warrior, but evidence of her ancestry is everywhere at Viking Animal Hospital. Originally from Petersburg, Alaska — a town known as “Alaska’s Little Norway” — she brings that heritage into her practice.

“The reception desk is a Viking ship, ” she says. “There are tons of Dr. Rosie with Giget pictures of everyone in Viking helmets, and we even have an area where owners can come in and sit their animals in different helmets. We wanted it to be fun for people and for animals.”

"I hired a bunch of people that truly love animals"

Felines are also welcome at Viking, where cat exam rooms are sprayed with pheromones to up the feline appeal. There’s even a cat adoption ward right in the hospital.

L-R: Stephanie, Mallory, Dr. Rosie Gilbert, Dr. KristyAnn Brock, Lisa and Kim.

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Also at Viking, Dr. KristyAnn Brock is nearing completion of her veterinary rehabilitation certification, which will allow her to help restore pets’ physical function.

“Our staff is incredible,” Gilbert says. “I hired a bunch of people that truly love animals. The biggest compliment we get is, ‘Clearly your crew loves what they do.’”

Viking Veterinary Care 18335 NW Union Rd., Suite 1, Portland 971-371-4024 ∙ www.vikingveterinarycare.com Vanessa Salvia’s love for animals began as a child, when stray kittens just seemed to follow her home. She now lives on a sheep farm outside of Eugene, Oregon, with a llama named Linda, a dog, a cat, two horses, a rabbit, two kids and a patient husband.

Dr. Gilbert moved from Petersburg to Portland in 2000. After practicing for four years at Rock Creek Animal Hospital, she began researching different veterinary clinics and decided to design her own, based on what she felt was missing: accommodations for large-breed dogs.

“I have two Great Danes, and found that a lot of hospitals are not designed for large breeds,” she explains. “For example, we have special lift tables, so we’re not trying to lift giant-breed dogs.” Gilbert’s treatment and recovery areas also have large glass kennels and runs, so she can see all of the animals in her care from her office.

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VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Celebrate

15 Years of Caring T

Dr. Cassioli and Julie Burk with her crisis intervention dog Zipporah.

here’s a belief among people who aren’t veterinarians that those who choose to become vets do so because they prefer animals to people.

According to veterinarian Heidi Houchen of VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists (VCA NWVS), nothing could be further from the truth. “As a veterinarian, you work with people at their core level, which is their relationships with animals,” she says. “The doctors here are highly people-oriented.”

In fact, Houchen says everyone she knows in the profession considers it a calling. “What all of us love about it is the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of animals and people.

As a veterinarian, it’s important to respect the dedication that owners feel for their animals.”

Photo courtesy of H2Meyer Photography

“What all of us love is the opportunity to truly make a difference.”

Dr. Houchen and the staff at VCA NWVS must be doing something right — this year they’re celebrating their 15th anniversary as the largest veterinary specialty group in Oregon. In addition to treating critically ill and injured pets at their fully-staffed, 24-hour ICU and emergency service, VCA NWVS also offers specialty services in cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, radiology, and both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.

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Internist Dr. Mack

The original three partners in the practice — Drs. Robert Mack, Paul Scherlie, and Scott Lozier — worked together for nearly a decade before starting VCA NWVS

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in 1999. “Their whole core mission when they started out was to create a culture of compassionate care,” says Houchen.

The practice grew Dr. Scherlie performing an eye exam quickly. The hospital facilon Gus at the Oregon Zoo ity was originally 10,000 square-feet; 15 years later, an additional 12,000 square-feet has been added, and a third building will be completed by the end of this year.

Photo courtesy of the Oregon Zoo

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While it’s true that VCA NWVS is a large facility with cutting-edge equipment, people and patients remain the focus. As Houchen puts it: “We want to provide high touch as well as high tech.”

Maintaining active participation in the neighborhood is an important component of VCA NWVS's core beliefs. The highly trained veterinary technical staff are dedicated not only to their hospitalized patients, but also to volunteering for a variety of community programs, such as VCA NWVS First Aid and CPR classes.

The Lifeblood of Care Houchen herself has been a practicing vet for 22 years, eight of those at VCA NWVS. She started as an emergency staff doctor, and in addition to running the hospital’s internship/externship program, she manages the VCA NWVS Critical Care Blood Bank, an important community resource.

In 2008, the Oregon Zoo invited VCA NWVS to help with the arrival of the first elephant birth The blood bank was created in 2006 in response to a severe, unexpected shortage of blood for cats and dogs. In 2008, the Oregon Zoo invited VCA NWVS to help with the delivery of the first elephant born in Portland since 1994. Administering antibodies from mother to calf — along with elephant plasma if needed — would decrease the risk of infections.

“You’re covered with muck and blood and poo a lot of the time…”

Turns out it was needed. VCA NWVS drew blood from Tusko, the dad elephant, processed it into plasma, and administered three liters during the calf’s first day of life. He eventually thrived.

to be an ophthalmologist for a dog?” he laughs.

The hospital has provided more than 6,000 units of blood components in the past eight years, thanks to donor dogs and cats.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lozier has worked with Dr. Lozier teaching African wild dogs bandaging techniques and tigers at the Oregon Zoo, and has lectured around the world about orthopedic surgery for animals.

Uncommon Care for More Common Pets

Photo courtesy of H2Meyer Photography

Less exotic patients are referred to VCS NWVS by partner veterinarians when specialty services are needed. “We see the sickest animals sometimes, with complicated issues,” says Houchen.

“For instance, an animal that’s diabetic may also have a thyroid problem. Or perhaps a patient has degenerative joint disease or a complicated fracture. Maybe you have a Dachshund with a disc issue or an epileptic animal with seizures. They will be referred to specialists just like with human care. We do oncology, radiology, MRIs and CTs.”

Veterinary technicians help a patient with an MRI.

VCA NWVS doctors’ dedication to animals extends beyond their already successful practice. Ophthalmologist Dr. Scherlie often flies to Alaska to help care for sled dogs. “Who would have thunk it that someone would allow me

Those exciting high-profile excursions aside, Houchen reiterates that most veterinarians don’t choose their profession for prestige.

“You’re covered with muck and blood and poo a lot of the time,” she says. “You go into it for the incredible high level of satisfaction you get from the work, and the ability to affect peoples’ lives. And you do it because at your core, you feel that’s where you belong.”

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists 16756 S.E. 82nd Dr., Clackamas 503-656-3999 • 800-915-9717 www.vcaspecialtyvets.com Vanessa Salvia’s love for animals began as a child, when stray kittens just seemed to follow her home. She now lives on a sheep farm outside of Eugene, Oregon, with a llama named Linda, a dog, a cat, two horses, a rabbit, two kids and a patient husband.

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December 2014 FIX YOUR CAT FOR FREE — Jolly St. Snip Dec 1-5. Give your cat the gift of a longer, healthier life during Spay & Save. Free spay/neuter for every cat in your home. Details/ Appointment 800-345-SPAY or ASAPMetro.org.

SISTERS — 4th ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIRE Dec 1-21. Join Brightside Animal Center for holiday fun and shopping at Hood and Elm St. Details BrightsideAnimals.org.

1 5-9pm • PORTLAND — WINTER WONDERLAND DOG WALK at Portland International Raceway.

Enjoy 250+ light displays while strolling with or without dog. Free parking, admission $6; age 13 and under free. Dogs must be on leash.

Proceeds support The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank; food donations must be in original, sealed, unexpired packages. Details WinterWonderlandPortland.com.

5:30-7pm • SALEM —VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Discover opportunities to help the animals at WHS. Presented again Thurs., Dec 18. Details WHS4Pet.org.

2 All day • EVERYWHERE — #GIVINGTUESDAY. Join a new global tradition of generosity with a national day of giving, fundraising and awareness for worthy causes.

Details GivingTuesday.org.

6-8pm • PORTLAND — PEEWEE PLAY NIGHT at Stay Pet Hotel Tuesdays in December. Small dogs socialize. Dogs must weigh 35 lbs or less and be well-socialized with dogs & humans. $5 and proof of vaccines required. Details StayPetHotel.com.

3 6-7pm • VANCOUVER — WEST COLUMBIA GORGE HUMANE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Vancouver Police East Precinct. Give a few hours a month and make a difference! Individuals & families welcome. Details WCGHS.org.

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6pm • PORTLAND — SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE at The Old Church. Annual celebration of the human/animal bond and candlelighting for beloved friends no longer with us. Free; service animals only. Service begins at 7. Details DoveLewis.org.

5-5:45pm • PORTLAND — PUPPY ROMPS at Oregon Humane.

Socializing puppies makes for good adult dogs. Trainers on site. Details OregonHumane.org.

7-9pm • SALEM — POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATRE at Elsinore Theatre. Known for comedic antics, it’s Gregory Popovich’s rescued animals who steal the show! Use discount code “WOOF” to donate proceeds to Willamette Humane.

Details ComedyPet.com.

11-4 • BEAVERTON — HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD CONTEST & PARTY at Cedar Mills Crossing.

Entries accepted ‘til noon; viewing party, awards after plus raffles and activities to support Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter. Details at WashingtonCountyPets.com.

Noon-3pm • PORTLAND — SANTA PAWS PARTY at Hotel Monaco. Holiday party for people and pets. Shop, get a photo, make a cookie to support OHS. Noon-3pm • VANCOUVER — UNLEASHED BY PETCO ADOPTION EVENT. Adoptables from West Columbia Gorge Humane.

Details WCGHS.org.

Noon-4pm • LAKE OSWEGO — HOLIDAY CELEBRATION at Mud Bay. Refreshments, raffles, cat toy gift station, and photo booth.

Details MudBay.com.

5-5:45pm • PORTLAND — PUPPY ROMPS at Oregon Humane.

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5 2-6pm • VANCOUVER — 2014 HOLIDAY PET PORTRAITS WITH SANTA at ReTails Thrift Store. ‘Tis the season to be furry! Gather the family for holiday photos. $15/ no appointment needed. Also Sun Dec 6. Details SouthwestHumane.org.

3-7pm • PORTLAND — WINTERFEST at Beaumont Hardware.

Santa’s in town for pictures with your four-legged friends. Proceeds benefit OHS. 5:30-8pm • SALEM — A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University featuring dinner and the exhibit, Contemporary Bestiary. $48; details WHS4Pets.org.

6 9-4 • PORTLAND — SANTA CLAWS AND KITTY PAWS CAT SHOW at Lloyd Center Doubletree.

Over 200 top cats and feline-related vendors, CAT adoptables. Admission $4; $1 goes to CAT. Also Sun Dec 7.

Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

10-6 • PORTLAND — OHS ADOPTION OUTREACH all weekend at America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar at the Expo Center.

Noon-3pm • VANCOUVER — HOLIDAY ADOPTION EVENT at All Natural Pet Supply East and West locations. Adoptables from West Columbia Gorge Humane (East) and HSSW (West). Gift bags w/ $75 purchase for first 75 customers.

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Noon-4pm • PORTLAND — SANTA PAWS PHOTO FUNDRAISER at Pets on Broadway. Photos with Santa Paws for pets & peeps. $15/print, digital image. Shy dog session (sans Santa) at Hip Hound Dec 7. Details Lovers-Not-Fighters Pit Bull Rescue on Facebook.

Noon-4pm • PORTLAND — WINTER TAILS PHOTO EVENT at Western Pet Supply. All family members welcome. Also Dec 13.

Details AnimalAidPDX.org.

7 8am • PORTLAND — PAW TEAM VET CLINIC. Help for those on assistance or experiencing homelessness. Must be in line before 9:30am to be seen. $5/pet co-pay. Details PAWTeam.org.

11-3 • PORTLAND — HOLIDAY PET PORTRAITS at Mud Bay downtown. $15/per family; details BAPBR.org.

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10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FERAL CAT COALITION’S Portland HQ and spay/neuter clinic. Register at FeralCats.com.

7-9pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP with Ute Luppertz at Shiva’s Hope House. Monthly support group for those with aging/ailing/hospice pets. Admission by donation; details PetsPointofView.vpweb.com.

12 4-7pm • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Humane Society for SW Washington. License your pet and get free rabies vaccines, plus free exam. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25 with free lifetime registration.

Also offered Dec 13, 8-11, at Multcopets in Troutdale. Details GoodNeighborVet.com.

13 10-6 • SALEM — HELP SPAY/ NEUTER AT SALEM SATURDAY MARKET at Oregon Fairgrounds.

Handcrafted items and gift wrapping services from local animal orgs to support spay/neuter.

Also Dec 14. Details cafaoregon@yahoo.com.

Noon-3pm • TIGARD — FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE at Petco. Meet adoptables, get care/ adoption resources from the Rabbit Advocates. Light grooming/ nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). Details AdoptARabbit.org.

12:30-2:30pm • PORTLAND — DECEMBER ADOPTION EVENT at Jantzen Beach Petco featuring adoptables from Pacific Pug Rescue. Details PacificPugRescue.org.

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

15 10:30-10pm • ALBANY — PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER at 4th & Geary location. Proceeds benefit Safehaven Humane Society.

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18 5-7pm • PORTLAND — HIP HOUND YAPPY HOUR. Wine/ champagne tasting, doggie & human treats, photography and more.

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18 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DEAF DOGS MEETUP at Play & Chase Dog Day Care. Free training and socialization for deaf dogs. Details DeafDogsofOregon.org.

19 5pm • REDMOND — COMMUNITY CRAFTING WITH KITTIES at Brightside Animal Center. Details 541-923-0882 or lindsey@brightsideanimals.org.

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5:30-7pm • SALEM —VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Discover opportunities to help the animals at WHS. Also Jan 15. WHS4Pet.org.

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

6pm • LAKE OSWEGO — FENCES FOR FIDO BINGO at Lake Theater.

Support unchaining dogs at a family-friendly, prize-filled bingo party. $20/3 cards/10 games. Food & drink available for purchase.

Details FencesForFido.org.

7:30-8:30pm • PORTLAND — CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PREP CLASS at OHS. Five-week training class. $155; pre-registration required. Details OregonHumane.org.

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

8 10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FCCO’S HQ and spay/neuter clinic.

RSVP to FeralCats.com.

7-9pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP with Ute Luppertz at Shiva’s Hope House. Monthly support group for those with aging/ailing/hospice pets. Admission by donation. Details PetsPointofView.vpweb.com.

9 4-7pm • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at the Humane Society for SW Washington. Free rabies vaccine with license. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Also Jan 10, 8-11, at MultCoPets in Troutdale. Details GoodNeighborVet.com.

13 6-8pm • PORTLAND — PEEWEE PLAY NIGHT at Stay Pet Hotel.

Dogs 35 lbs or under socialize. $5 and proof of vaccines required.

Details StayPetHotel.com.

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8-6 • PORTLAND— ROSE CITY CLASSIC all-breed dog show at the Expo Center. Featuring local breed clubs, obedience, agility, trials, demos, vendors, and more.

Continues through Sunday, Jan 18.

Details RoseCityClassic.org.

23 7-8pm • TROUTDALE — VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Multnomah County Animal Services. Want to really make a difference in the lives of animals? Here’s your chance — be a hands-on volunteer and change lives! No need to RSVP; just show up. Details MultCoPets.org.

15 5-7pm • PORTLAND — HIP HOUND YAPPY HOUR. 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DEAF DOGS MEETUP at Play & Chase Dog Day Care. See details Dec 18.

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8am • PORTLAND — PAW TEAM VET CLINIC (2nd Sundays). Help for those on assistance or experiencing homelessness. Must be in line before 9:30am to be seen. $5/pet co-pay. Details PAWTeam.org.

Noon-3pm • TIGARD — FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE at Tigard Petco. Meet adoptables, get care/ adoption resources from the Rabbit Advocates. Light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). Details AdoptARabbit.org.

5pm • REDMOND — COMMUNITY CRAFTING WITH KITTIES NIGHT at Brightside Animal Center.

See details Dec 19.

18 1pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL COMMUNITY TALKS at DoveLewis.

Free lecture series for those who work or volunteer with animals.

Psychotherapist and author Tina Gilbertson discusses stress management and supporting your well-being. RSVP to AnimalCommunity.org.

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GOOD NEIGHBOR VET CLINIC MULTIPLE LOCATIONS GoodNeighborVet.com.

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 12/6 12/20 1/31 GuideDogs.com.

Holiday Drives

Food Drive for Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter Dec 1-31

at Frontier Veterinary Hospital, 4500 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, and the shelter.

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Holiday Food Drive for The Pongo Fund Dec 1-31 at NoPo Paws, 2148 N Killingsworth, Portland Donate a meal for 35 cents, a week’s worth of meals for $5, or a month for $20.

Independent Pet Supply will match all donations up to 2,000 lbs of food, and those who donate $5 or more are entered to win great prizes. Details nopopaws.com

#GivingTuesday Dec 2 at Nature’s Pet Market, Salem Get 20% off all purchases for donation to a local rescue or shelter of your choice that Nature’s Pet Market will deliver for you. Details naturespetmarket.com/Salem PVMA Pet Food/Supply Drive Dec 1 - Jan 5 at PVMA Benefiting PAW Team, Audubon Wildlife Care Center, Coffee Creek Puppy Program and others. Details 503-228-7387 or portlandvma.org

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