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Explore all things pet-friendly in Cannon Beach, Seaside and Manzanita, and discover the best places to SHOP, PLAY, EAT and STAY! And jump in for fun at the Doggie Olympics in Long Beach, Washington.

18 The myths behind DOMINANCE

Michelle Blake presents current views on dominant behavior, and how some animal behaviorists are in an uphill battle to break down outdated myths.

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13 Get to know the Dog Food Dude

The author of Feed Your Best Friend Better, Rick Woodford talked with Spot about crazy games that helped him bond with a new dog, how he really feels about cookies, and what his Grandmother taught him about food.

20 Tricks of the Trade . . . one frame at a time with David Childs

21 Suit up against fleas

25 Matchmaker

The itchy season is here. Fleas can seem downright indestructible in their dastardly plot to make your furry companion miserable.

Here’s how to fight back.

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10 Book Review Yoga Dogs

17 Reader Spotlight: Pug Love

Heather Zink’s charming little bundle of Pug is one of Westover Inns’ leading ladies for the camera . . . and promoting pet-friendly lodging at the coast. Meet this sweet girl and her pack.

11 We’ve Been Shopping!

27 Sanctuary for senior kitties

10 Blog Report

On the southern Oregon Coast, Muff Mentch devotes her own golden years to 50 aging felines in a home built just for them.

Featured this month in Fetch.

Megan Mahan navigates the Tagg — The Pet Tracker, perfect for a dog with wanderlust.

Love Meow packed with fun and fancy for felines and others.

12 Here, Kitty, Kitty Kathy Covey celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month with online fun.

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24 Rescue Me! Furbabies in need of forever loving families. Meet some beautiful dogs, cats and rabbits who needed a little extra help finding a place to call home. Some may have medical issues, are older, or have just been in shelter too long.

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Lunging Lula Torpedo Peach the long awaited return of sunny days, Peach and Lu recently got sporty little halters and we hit the pavement (it’s true: we’re fair-weather beboppers).

Under friendly skies we generally clock 2 or so miles in our favorite stomping grounds: our own neighborhood. The terrain is a perfect mix of flatlands and steep hills, so I get a little bit of a workout, and the friends, neighbors and landscapes in the ‘hood feed our souls.

One thing that captivates me as we cruise is the unique gait sported by each of my girls. Lula, aka my ‘wretched redheaded rescue,’ is a sleek, leggy, dark red beauty who has a bossy little bounce and jaunty “back porch swing.” Peach, meanwhile, built like a 10-lb. dairy cow (stocky and a little butch), has this smoooooth stride that keeps her body sailing along just above the pavement — she is all about the glide.

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Despite the dramatic difference, every time we approach a rise or curb, they are suddenly, amazingly, in perfect sync, clearing each rise like dancers in flight. The sight takes my breath away; it’s a mystery how they seamlessly break stride for that split second when their bodies fuse as one, soaring beautifully.

In addition to many wonderful sights and smells, we usually enjoy a few encounters with other pets and their peeps. Recently we met a woman with Stanley, a beauti-

ful smiling mop who is completely blind.

Stanley shuffled around his mom’s legs shyly as she and I swapped stories about the challenges our blind babies face and the tricks we use to protect the quality and manageability of their lives. My 6-lb. Scout is blind now, too, and further has “shaken baby”-type brain damage from a puppyhood fall. Some days my tough little one does great; other days her NAV system is just off, sending her through the house like a pinball – bouncing off this cupboard, that chairleg, even the landing that’s been ‘right there’ all her life (she’s nearing 13).

I sadly discovered recently that Scout is done with walks. I took her out alone after Lula and Peach’s adventure, and she let me know unequivocally, “Nope; too stressful. I am done with this.”

So now Scout guards the castle while we three head for the hills. Lula lunging at anything on wheels — cars, bicycles, skateboards, you name it — and Peach zooming along, all little torpedo. As for me, I dance along happily, savoring every bit of sunshine, joy and vitality we get to share.

While I don’t consciously dwell on how fleeting their lives are, the certainty lives in my bones . . . ever reminding me to revel in these great days of beauty . . . with my crazy lunging loon and amazing flying torpedo.

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Longtime Favorites for Coast –– Lovers

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ne of the more popular destinations for visitors to and locals in the Northwest, Cannon Beach is often the “go to” spot for a day at the beach. The city is also well known for its iconic “Haystack Rock,” which graces many a postcard and magazine cover, and works great as a backdrop for day-at-the-beach pictures. CB’s sister city to the north, Seaside, has its own share of notable landmarks, such as the Promenade, auto Turnaround, and of course, the statue marking the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail, the explorers rendered forever gazing at the horizon with . . . dog lovers take note . . . their trusty canine companion Seaman at their sides.

Visitors who insist furry family members be included in beach adventures will find plenty of pet-friendly hotels, vacation rentals, shops and dining areas in these two popular coastal towns. In addition to ample pet-friendly amenities, there are plenty of recreation opportunities as well.

Cannon Beach hosts an impressive array of art galleries and studios in its relatively small shopping district. You’ll also find a good mix of surf shops, bookstores, specialty boutiques and crafty, beachy places ideal for browsing. You and your pack are welcome at Puppy Love By The Sea, where your dog can have a treat while the humans visit with the friendly staff and pick out a new doggie toy for the ride home.

The main shopping district in Seaside has a festival atmosphere in summer, complete with surreys careening through the streets, carousel songs, and the ever-present aroma of kettle korn. Shoppers can stroll along, checking out galleries, knick-knack shops and specialty boutiques. Furry shoppers rave about the Beach Puppy boutique.

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Well, you are at the beach, so whether you’re racing down Cannon Beach or strolling leialong the water at Seaside, the ocean is the place to play here. However, both cities have several nearby state parks, including Ecola and Gearhart. For a short, brisk hike, Ecola State Park has a 2.5-mile loop trail, or you can traverse an eight-mile section of the Oregon Coast Trail, keeping an eye out for the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse on a clear day. If you want to really wear the pack out, take a detour 30 minutes inland and tackle the Saddle Mountain trail.

This 5.5-mile loop takes hikers up a long series of switchbacks, culminating in an incredible panoramic view.

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Quick note: All dogs are required to be on a leash no longer than six feet within the boundaries of state parks. Outside those boundaries, leash laws are rarely enforced, though dog guardians are required to keep their pups in control at all times and are responsible for their behavior. Certainly it’s best to follow the “can’t we all get along” golden rule, which means being sensitive to others and exhibiting courtesy first. Also, please keep dogs out and away from the nesting areas of Western Snowy Plovers.

After a full day of play, relaxing and enjoying a meal is one of the best parts of a day at the beach.

Both Cannon Beach and Seaside provide excellent regional fare, whether for a quick bite or an elegant sit-downand-watch-the-sunset affair. Cannon Beach offers a couple of dog-friendly eateries with pooch-friendly patios. The Lumberyard Grill & Rotisserie is a family-friendly favorite, while Sweet Basil’s Café has a homey, funky feel and vegetarian fare. In Seaside, if you want to sit and snack con perro, check out the great local seafood at Bell Buoys.

Photos courtesy of Don Frank, for the City of Seaside

Play and Stay with your Best Friend.

Kicking off your sandy shoes, taking a nice hot shower and climbing into a comfy bed completes the beach experience. Okay, so the dogs won’t kick off their shoes, but they can get very comfy at numerous locations. In Cannon Beach, The Ocean Lodge, Land’s End, Tolovana Inn and the Surfsand Resort welcome dogs. Seaside also has plenty of lodging choices, including the Best Western Ocean View Resort, Inn at the Seaside, Oceanside Vacation Rentals, and the Sandy Cove Inn.

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MANZANITA Want mellow? hen it comes to coastal destinations that offer a quieter, cozier ocean respite, Manzanita often tops the list. Dog lovers continue to seek out this peaceful seaside town for its overall friendliness, relatively empty beaches, and homey village atmosphere. As with all coastal cities the beach is the big draw, but Manzanita and its neighboring communities of Nehalem, Arch Cape and Rockaway Beach offer plenty themselves for a relaxing vacation.

You won’t be overwhelmed by taffy shops in Manzanita, though the main drag that leads out to the beach provides a pleasant stroll with relaxed browsing. Antique shops, art galleries, crafts and books are all within walking distance, and the pet boutique Four Paws on the Beach stocks plenty of treats, apparel, pet food and toys.

The beach at Manzanita stretches out for seven miles of running room for you and your pack on gorgeous white sand. There’s also plenty of open space for kite flying, wind surfing and even horseback riding along the shore. Beach bikes are available for rent to give you an edge on your fast-running canine. For hikers, a favorite trek is Neahkahnie Mountain, whose 1600-foot peak offers a birds-eye view of the Oregon Coast. If you’re looking for a calm water experience, you can picnic or a swim along the North Fork of the Nehalem River near Roy Creek Park.

Later this summer, dogs and their families will turn out for the Muttzanita Festival Aug. 18. This benefit for the United Paws of Tillamook features doggie demos, a pet parade and canineinspired activities.

For a small town, there are plenty of places to partake in Manzanita. The Bread and Ocean bakery is a popular eatery for a sweet treat, salad or deli sandwich. If you’re planning a picnic, cruise by Mother Nature’s Natural Foods and fill your basket with healthy fare. The local Mexican restaurant El Mariachi Loco is a tourist favorite, and the Big Wave Café offers a wide selection for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Mellow Manzanita doesn’t lack for places to stay with canine companions. Vacation rentals through Coast Cabins and Manzanita Rental Company all offer cozy pet-friendly getaways, while Oceanfront Vacation Rentals provides beachfront lodging at its Studio and Lighthouse locations. Nearby Rockaway Beach also has room for the critters at the Ocean Rogue Inn. Looking for something a bit more rustic? Nehalem Bay State Park offers pet-friendly yurts.

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At these Doggie Olympics everyone’s a contendah June 15 and 16, dogs of all ages,

sizes and abilities are invited to join the festivities at the 2012 Doggie Olympic Games in Long Beach, Washington. With the ocean as a backdrop, pets and their people will participate in two days of canine competition, camaraderie and entertainment.

The games kick off Friday night with a pre-registration pizza party and events tailored to puppies 4 months and older and seniors 10+. Festivities continue Saturday with opening ceremonies on the beach, complete with the lighting of the Olympic Torch at 12:30. Event registration starts at 12:30, and the games begin at 12:45.

These are not your garden variety doggie Olympics. While the usual suspects are there (Frisbee, agility, etc.), the competition gets really fierce in the peanut butter lick, hot dog dunking, musical chairs and canine baseball. There’s also a shedding competition and, our favorite, the Rip Van Winkle Sleep Off. In this contest, human and dog lay together on their beach blanket, and while the human may “pet, stroke or coo” to his partner, the dog cannot twitch an ear, raise its head or wag that tail — not even

a little — for 60 seconds.

This event is one in which the oldsters really strut their stuff!

For details on this year’s event or to see photos from previous years visit DoggieOlympicGames.com.

If you can’t make Long Beach in June, consider going July 28 when the Sand Flea Pet Parade is happening during the SandStations Sand Sculpture competition. Benefiting the South Pacific County Humane Society, contenders will vie for prizes in best costume, “beachiest” pet, best pet trick and more. The parade and games are free, though registration is required (and donations are appreciated).

Details BeachPets.com.

Photos: Top - Dog Olympiad shows prowess in the Ball Toss Competition © Keith Schwartz Bottom - Dogs and their humans participate in the Peanut Butter Lick © Christopher Spence

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Megan Mahan • Spot Magazine

Yoga Dogs by Dan Borris Yoga Dogs by Dan Borris is an illustrated guide to yoga poses with dogs as the yoga models and masters. The book was created when the author’s friend had a Mastiff who would imitate his master’s morning yoga routine. Yoga Dogs is beautiful and whimsical, with the more challenging poses rendered as digitally altered images in spectacular color.

Blog Report:

The photos are often funny and adorable and sometimes stunning. Poses are accompanied by blurbs on the indications of each, such as, “Swan Pose: Strengthens spine, arms and wrist.

Tones abdomen.” It also features serenitybased quotes and will make an ideal coffee table book and gift.

Love Meow —

A blog for ultimate cat lovers Kennedy Morgan • Spot Magazine

Meow-meow here,

meow-meow there, here a puppy, there a raccoon — wait a minute!

Yeehaw, this blog has it all! Kittens and cats, puppers and ‘coons. Who says we can’t all live together in harmony? See it all at lovemeow.com. In this delightful blog you’ll enjoy touching stories of rescue, animal kingdom wonder, and cool stuff like the post, ‘Mama Cat Adopts Rescue Baby Raccoon’ (Apr. 4, ‘12).

Videos and pictures abound. For anyone who has witnessed the incredible bond that can grow between former canine and feline enemies, you won’t want to miss out on the Vlog, ‘Foster Kittens Bathe Big Dog’(Jan. 20, ’12).

Since a picture says a thousand words, you’ll more than get your fill when you click on the Gallery link. Contest entries and winners, memorials and themed albums are abundant. One thing we really love is the rescue stories and tales of good deeds on behalf of the many four-legged innocents who depend on us for food, shelter, medical care and love.

Whether you’re having a day of doldrums or sunshine and daisies, you can’t help but feel warm from the inside out when you read about Bridget in ‘Litter of Kittens Adopted by Yorkie Mom’ (May 14, ’12) and ‘Cat Mama Adopts and Nurses Orphan Squirrel’ (May 11, ‘12).

Visit Love Meow at lovemeow.com or on Facebook.

They’re sure to be a favorite.

Kennedy Morgan is a freelance writer by heart who shares her home with her sons; Great Dane, Vegas; Pomeranians, Leo and Juicy; and a trio of feisty felines. In her spare time she is involved in local obedience and agility clubs and the Willamette Valley Great Dane Club. Contact her at kennedymmorgan@gmail.com.

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We've BeenSHOPPING! Here’s what we love ...

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Tagg – The Pet Tracker Mention a microchip and many people will ask — “Is that GPS for your dog?” Unfortunately, no. But, Tagg – The Pet Tracker is the next best thing.

It attaches to your dog or cat’s collar and follows his or her movements.

The online tracking system allows the user to view the movements of his/her dog over time, not just the current location. This feature is great for a constantly escaping dog. Even if he’s lost his collar or didn’t have it on, one may be able to guess his whereabouts based on previous journeys logged on the Tagg website. The tracker itself securely fastens to the dog’s collar, and looks sleek, but is slightly bulky. Most reviewers have noted that the tracker never accidentally came off the collar, but my dog was attacked by another dog who bit it off. In our many forest walks through underbrush and during routine rough play it stayed securely attached and was never damaged. It is also waterproof.

Having a tracker for a dog who frequently or occasionally escapes a yard or enclosure would greatly reduce dog-related stress. I have a newly adopted dog and greatly enjoyed the peace of mind of a locator device, especially when we began taking her off leash.

The device is easy to set up and gives prompt and reliable notifications through text and email. The Tagg Tracker has a long battery life, staying charged for up to 30 days. The cost is reasonable at 99.95 for the whole

setup, which includes one Tagg Tracker, one docking station, collar clip assembly and power kit. After one free month, the service costs $7.95 per month.

(Won’t it be nice when we can implant it?

Or will it?) I gave a slightly lower ranking because it was hard for me to remember to turn off the device when we went on an outing, and then turn it back on when I wanted to make sure our dog was being tracked. My boyfriend was much better at this, so for the tech-savvy, mindful people this is likely not an issue.

Megan Mahan lives in Eugene with her boyfriend Jacob, their newly adopted English Lab, Maddie, and many saltwater fish.

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Kathy Covey • PR Manager at CAT

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ather than detailing the virtues of shelter cats and the way your life will be enhanced when you adopt one, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have welcomed a cat into your home, life and heart.

You know cats are not aloof; that cats are social, affectionate, and can be trained.

You’ve thrown off the dog-colored glasses and see your cat in all his or her feline magnificence. Your heart melts at the sound of your cat’s purr. And I bet you are the first to get up and see what may be wrong when your cat belts out a yowl of distress.

Once a cat becomes a part of the family, friends and strangers alike bask in kitty’s adorableness. Cat lovers are not shy about sharing the cuteness of their cat. Funny cat videos are the number one thing on YouTube. Of course some are a little questionable, but many are full of antics our own cats have done.

For example, have you twittered #cat recently? Make sure you have a few spare hours when you do, for inside #cat are hundreds of twitpics, instagrams, video links, and posts by cat people across the globe. Sure, there are many posts written in an unfamiliar language, but when you open the photo, you will know that they love their kitty.

In a recent look-see into #cat, I waded through photos of kittens clambering for attention, a cat asleep belly-up on a chair, blurry closeups of feline faces, a determined cat tearing up the newspaper, and cats caught being cute in baskets, boxes, and under blankets. My favorite is the snap of a cat on top of a large fish tank, waiting to ambush some unsuspecting fish (at least that’s what her owner thinks she’s thinking).

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After navigating beyond the plethora of instagrams (all the while wishing it was an Android app), I stumbled on helpful health and behavior tips, cat rescues proudly proclaiming when a cat got adopted or promoting shelter cats for adoption, notices of pet food recalls, feline news reports — including the sad story of the passing of the 39 lb cat — and chances to win something when I entered my pet’s photo. #cat is not an exclusive club — even dog lovers can enter. Once you do, however, you may start wishing for a feline friend. When that happens, there is a shelter full of cute, cuddly, purr-full kitties waiting to meet you.

Young, old, Tabby, Siamese, polydactyl, and Manx.

Become a cat person this June when you adopt from the Cat Adoption Team, Oregon Humane Society, SW Washington Humane Society, Pixie Project, House of Dreams, Washington County Animal Services, Multnomah County Animal Services, or even directly from another cat person needing to rehome their kitty.

There’s a purr-fect match just waiting!

Kathy Covey is PR Manager for the Cat Adoption Team, author

of the Cat’s Meow Blog on OregonLive.com, and member of the Cat Writer’s Association. She’s worked for the Humane Society of the United States and the Oregon Humane Society. Kathy and her hubby live with one adopted from a shelter cat - Mack(16).

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Rick with his pack (l to r): Baxter, Raleigh, Duncan and Chloe.

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Rick Woodford’s personal collection of canine cookbooks has steadily grown over the years. Between friends and family and his own proclivity for researching the subject, Woodford owns dog-themed cookbooks dating back to the ‘70s. Ironically, he’s found every one of them lacking.

“All these cookbooks, even those written by veterinarians, had recipes for a 30 lb. dog,” he says. “And, maybe I’m sensitive to it, but I don’t have just a 30 lb. dog, I have an assortment.” Woodford and his partner Gregory currently live with four dogs, two with special needs, so he kept returning to the same question: how can food prep be made easier?

Five years later, he delivered the answer with what he calls his “dog food manifesto” in Feed Your Best Friend Better.

The Portland, Oregon native’s foray into cooking actually began well before he ever considered writing a book. Several years ago Woodford’s beloved Belgian-Malinois/Lab mix Jackson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and given one year to

live. His appetite waned and he was growing weak. Woodford began cooking turkey and vegetables to “lure him back to the bowl.” It worked, and as Woodford continued cooking all of Jackson’s meals he saw his friend grow stronger and more active. Jackson lived four more vibrant years, mostly cancer-free.

Woodford’s success with Jackson compelled him to cook for other sick dogs. He started Dog Stew, a home-delivered dog food company, and began teaching others how to care for and nurture their dogs with healthy, homemade meals. He eventually closed the business to focus on the book, driven by the passion to spread the word about the power of healthy nutrition, especially for dogs who are ill.

“The first reason I wrote the book was for the ‘Warm Nose Meals’ section,” says Woodford, “because when I closed down Dog Stew I wanted to make that information readily available. I kind of kick ass when it comes

to feeding a sick dog, and they seem to do so much better on my food.” The key, says Woodford, is that he provides real food that dogs want to eat.

“I also wanted to write it for the ‘Foods to Share’ part,” he continues. “People tend to cook for their dogs when it’s too late and their dog is already sick. I’m hoping people will do it sooner, including things like vegetables and fruits in their diet.”

Woodford speaks knowledgeably about how the body can absorb antioxidants and phytochemicals in a way that fights disease.

“Those foods seal the deal on long-term health,” he says, encouraging people to provide variety to their dogs “right off the cutting board. Apples, carrots and green beans, in the right amount, are snacks too. It can be really simple.”

Woodford loves simplicity. However, while that’s exactly what he aimed to give his readers, the five years he spent researching and

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writing was anything but simple. He waded through nutritional databases and veterinary manuals, and studied amino acids, minerals and vitamins.

“I want people to be able to say, ‘Oh, this has five instructions and five ingredients — simple.’ In my [book] proposal I cited the two types of books currently available on the subject: very technical veterinarian books, and boutique books that say, ‘This is how you make a sugary frosting for your dog’s cupcake.’ I’m like, ‘Oh no, no, no; you’re not putting frosting on a dog’s cupcake; you’re using mashed potatoes.’”

Feed Your Best Friend Better is filled with recipes much like comfort food you’d prepare for your human family. Woodford smiles and acknowledges that he hears that frequently, adding that in fact it’s fine for people.

“Just add some salt and pepper. I did use very simple, familiar preparations and techniques. I didn’t want to alienate people by requiring special skills. I mean, it is dog food . . . you don’t have to garnish.”

Woodford fell in love with the kitchen early, watching his mother cook. “When I think of myself as a

was relocating needed to rehome their beloved dog.

Woodford connected with them but nearly lost out to another family. A final plea and in-person meeting later, Jackson was on his way home.

The bond wasn’t immediate though, says Woodford. After the initial greeting, there were days when neither quite knew what to do with the other. “We were really just staring at each other,” he recalls. “That got boring so I started doing weird things like hide so he would hunt me down. As crazy at is sounds, I would climb up on the clothes dryer, shut the closet door and whistle to see if he would find me. We turned into buddies.”

Woodford was in the throes of the book when he lost

I could never imagine a pediatrician saying you must only feed your child commercial foods and a vitamin — it would incite a riot. young kid I think of myself like this,” he says, cupping chin in hand, gazing upward. “My mom would be cooking and I’d be watching and talking, or reading my schoolwork to her. I always loved being in the kitchen.

It was me, my mom, and the dog . . . always in the kitchen.”

Jackson. “I went into hyper drive after he died,” he says.

“I called in sick and said, ‘My dog died. I can’t come in for a week; I need to work on my book.’ I was just a fiend.” His fervor at the time was born of grief, but he also wanted to finish and get the book published. “I wanted to honor my dog who gave me so much.”

His mother’s own culinary skills came from his paternal grandmother, says Woodford. “Until she was 18 my mother never had a fresh tomato, but after my parents married, my grandmother said, ‘Sit down. You’re going to eat some stuff.’ I’ve realized that when it comes to feeding my dog, I trust the wisdom of my grandmother as much as I trust the education of my veterinarian.”

Among the more burdensome tasks involving the book, Woodford says, was frequently having to make 12 batches of a cookie recipe to get it just right, or to woo potential publishers.

Turning his thoughts to Jackson, still a sensitive topic, Woodford says the two met after a series of failed adoption attempts had him ready to give up on getting a dog. Then a friend shared that a family who

“The worst was when my agent would call and say, ‘Okay you need to make more dog cookies.’” While his cookies for dogs are simple squares, his gift packages are filled with delicate shapes and designs. “So I was cutting out moons and fish and Xmas trees, and people would come over to help and they’d say, ‘This isn’t really fun when you’re grumpy.’ I would yell, ‘I hate

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shaped cookies!’ “ Woodford is quick to point out that he does recommend a simple pizza cutter when filling the pups’ cookie jar.

One thing he did enjoy was creating recipes and naming them. The book is filled with dishes with smileinducing names — Good Girl Gizzards . . . Mutt Loaf . . .

Tiny Tuna Noodle Casserole.

As to the book’s content, despite all the research and dedication to nutritional detail, Woodford’s work hasn’t been unanimously accepted by the traditional veterinary community, though it’s slowing growing, he says.

Even Jackson’s oncologist had a hard time appreciating Woodford’s efforts, even after the dog’s health improved. Eighteen months after the doctor issued Jackson’s grim prognosis, she said one day, “I don’t often get to tell people this: I don’t know what it is, but you don’t need to bring him back.” Woodford insisted it was the homemade food he was providing. “The doctor would say, ‘No, you don’t know what you’re doing,” says Woodford. “I’d say, ‘No, you don’t know what I’m doing.’”

As to what might drive such pushback, Woodford says, “I don’t know. I mean, if your husband is diabetic, you’re allowed to cook for him. If your child has kidney disease you’re allowed to cook for your child . . . but

you can’t cook for your dog? I don’t get it. I think they’re worried that people won’t do it right and won’t do everything they need to. But I could never imagine a pediatrician saying you must only feed your child commercial foods and a vitamin — it would incite a riot. I think it’s because home-cooked nutrition for dogs, even to veterinarians, is a still a little bit of a mystery.”

Rick with Jackson (l) and Raleigh

Not surprisingly, Woodford’s research into nutrition for dogs has informed his own eating habits, which now include more vegetables and whole grains and less meat. He was struck by the impact of food on Jackson’s recovery, and the other dogs in his Dog Stew network. He says he came to realize “food is kind of amazing.”

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Woodford is proud that his book addresses a range of needs and doesn’t lecture at the reader. “This is not a book saying what you must do,” he says. It’s saying there are a lot more options — let me lay them out for you.

I just wish people could get this book when getting a puppy — and I hope people discover how much food can do sooner rather than later. Because when it’s later, sometimes it’s too late.”

Woodford has frequently taught cooking classes for dogs at In Good Taste in Portland. One evening he received an email from a student who lauded his work. “I said, ‘It’s not me; it’s really the food that’s amazing.’ And people who love their pets enough to cook for them? That’s amazing to me.”

“Food and love are the currency in our contract with dogs,” it says in Feed Your Best Friend Better, conveying Woodford’s passionate view of the relationship between people, dogs and food.

“If you have a treat in your hand you can actually get a dog to behave because they are saying ‘that’s important to me,’” he says. But I feel sometimes we take the easy way out of paying our bill by saying ‘oh, here’s your scoop of plain old boring food.’ Or we overdo by saying ‘I’m going to pay you in gold pieces of cheddar cheese’ (I always tell people, don’t over cheese your dog!). There is a middle ground. When I pay my bill to the dogs, I want them getting something good that is also good for them.”

Woodford says he has worked to make advice from respected veterinarians and veterinary journals more accessible.

“And my Grandma,” he says, “‘Cause Grandmas made us eat our vegetables.” He smiles and adds, “The first thing my mom said when she saw the book was, ‘Your Grandma Crist would be so proud.’ And I Rick and Raleigh say “yes” to think she would be proud . . . fruits and vegetables especially since I included her recipe for Dutch Baby Pancakes.”

Learn more about Woodford and his work, check out his blog and find nutritional analyses of all the recipes in his cookbook at DogFoodDude.com.

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The Spot crew welcomed its newest member recently with the arrival of baby Natilie. Here she is with Daddy Cutberto, Mama Amanda, Sister Kaitlyn and 12-year-old family dog Lakotah. Amanda is one of Spot’s “Friendly People,” making sure the new issue gets out each month.

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The face of Westover Inns is . . . wet-nosed and furry in much of the

company’s marketing. A seasoned model is Lucy, an 11-year-old Pug who has starred in the ads for Westover’s Shearwater Inn in Lincoln City, and who lives with Heather and Steve Zink, their two children Daniel and Amy, a German Shepherd named Duchess and Laverne the black cat.

According to Heather, Lucy is the perfect model — thanks to her food obsession her photo shoots are incredibly easy, she says. “She is so food motivated that I can stand behind the photographer with a biscuit and make her head go pretty much any way I want. She’ll sit still while she just follows that biscuit with her head and eyes.” Biscuits work well for photo shoots, but the one food that really gets Lucy going? Bananas. “She’s all about the bananas,” Heather says laughing. “She just whimpers and cries to eat a banana.”

The Zinks have had Lucy from puppyhood and, while small, she’s “a big part of our family,” says Heather. Typical of the Pug breed, Lucy is generally easygoing. “We can dress her up and hold her like a baby,” says Heather. “She loves people and always wants to be next to someone.”

During Halloween festivities, Lucy has dressed up “as kind of a strange-looking ladybug,” says Heather, and as a princess to match the youngest daughter’s costume. “She’ll pretty much let you put anything on her.”

Not too keen on toys or tricks, Heather says Lucy can do something a little unusual for a Pug: “You can take a little bit of food — and of course Pugs don’t have much of a snout — and balance it on that little bit of a nose and get her to wait.” Once Heather calls “Okay!” Lucy flips the treat off and catches it in the air with impressive Pug prowess.

Mostly, says Heather, Lucy is just in it for the cuddles, which the family happily provides . . . although there is a limit. “She used to sleep with me,” Heather says, “but her snoring is so loud that my husband can’t take it. So now she sleeps with my son.”

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“The truth is we all like to and so does your dog.

Alpha Dog

The myth that never dies

Dog culture works the same way. Social structure is fluid, with individuals taking charge in some situations and backing down in others. Dog life is not a never-ending competition over dominance. Behaviorists have known this for decades, but word is slow to get out. It seems the outdated concept of alpha dogs refuses to die.

Perhaps nobody knows this better than the guy who inadvertently planted the idea in everyone’s head with a book he published in 1970. Dr. David Mech, who studies wolves for the US Department of Interior, explains in an online video, “I labeled the top wolf the alpha, because that’s all that science knew.

In the years since, we’ve learned a lot.” Mech has spent decades trying to get the genie back in the bottle.

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magine you and a friend are at a party and you approach the dessert table to discover — horror of horrors!!! — there’s only one piece of cake left. You both want cake, but your friend gives you The Look. She really wants it, so you let her have it.

Next, you wander over to the bar and there’s only one glass of wine. You both want that wine, but, hey, she’s not the only one who can pull off The Look. The wine is yours.

Certified Pet Dog Trainer Denise Mullenix, who founded Behave Canine Solutions in Portland, likes to tell this story to point out our flawed understanding of dominance. “At that party, who’s dominant?” From this story, we know you and your friend both like cake and wine. We also know this isn’t the greatest party ever. But we don’t know which one of you is the boss of the other. “It depends on the situation and the motivation,” says Mullenix.

Before scientists knew any better, Mech and others were influenced by a fatally flawed study. In 1947, a researcher named Schenkle put unrelated wolves together in a fenced enclosure. Disoriented and separated from their original family groups, the poor wolves got locked in an often-violent struggle to establish a hierarchy. Mech likens the study to “trying to draw inferences about human family dynamics by studying humans in refugee camps.”

Mech’s field studies of wild American wolves offer better insights. Wolf families establish a peaceful division of labor that only changes when a female is caring for

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get our way — dash through the door first, eat the last piece of cake — But it doesn’t mean you need to show him who’s boss. ” pups. Then papa’s job is to keep mama happy: approaching with the submissively playful “wiggle walk” we would all recognize in our own dogs, following mama’s orders, relinquishing his food, saying a lot of yes, ma’ams. Once the pups are raised, however, the relationship equalizes. Wolves rarely even vie for dominance with competing packs, preferring to stick to their own territory. They battle for dominance if they’re forced to live near other breeding pairs, but this unusual circumstance rarely happens, according to Mech.

While Mech fights the dominance myth that’s plagued the long-persecuted wolf, dog trainers everywhere try to convince well-intentioned people that their pet dogs are not, in fact, domesticated wolves bent on being the alpha and achieving total world domination.

“We’re comparing our dogs to wolves all the time,” says Daphne Robert-Hamilton, a Certified Pet Dog Trainer based in Monroe, Washington. “We also think about pecking order with chickens and apply that to domestic dogs. Other social constructs have been applied to dogs just trying to explain what domestic dogs were doing and it sort of stuck.”

As a veteran of the old heavy-handed dominance-based training, Robert-Hamilton is now a Victoria Stillwell Certified Trainer who says she’s glad to see the science

evolve. “When I work with families I want to teach them to have a win-win situation.

The win-lose situation — the dominance approach — that ain’t so good,” she says.

Dog-human relationships are simply happier when humans understand their dogs’ motivations.

“Dominance is real,” says Dr. Christopher Pachel, a veterinary behaviorist in Portland, Oregon. “It’s a social construct that allows animals to exist in social groups and have relations without resorting to violence or aggression.” The dogs that get labeled “dominant” often are simply insecure or pushy, he says. “The truly dominant dog is usually calm and nonreactive and generally nonaggressive, and when he or she does show aggression it’s an appropriate level.

When I give that explanation, people say, ‘That’s not my dog.’”

Dominance in dogs has been fundamentally misunderstood for so long that countless common behaviors have been labeled as dominant. “Jumping up, pulling on a leash, going through a door first, puppy mouthing and nipping, dogs intolerant of people handling their ears and paws” are a few Robert-Hamilton lists off the top of her head. Dominance-based thinking can leave people overly focused on putting the dog in his place, but a good trainer or behaviorist can redirect that focus and give people tools to address the undesired behavior instead.

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“Whenever we talk about stopping a behavior we have to think immediately about what the dog should be doing instead,” says Dr. Pachel. So if the dog is jumping up, you ask him to sit instead. If she’s chewing your arm, you offer a chew toy instead. The truth is we all like to get our way — dash through the door first, eat the last piece of cake — and so does your dog. But that doesn’t mean you need to show him who’s boss.

David Mech has passionately fought the battle against this stubborn myth for 40 years. So who are we to stop after a few column inches? Next month, we continue to explore the issue. Can people subscribe to these flawed notions and still be pretty good dog parents? Stay tuned.

Intrigued? David Mech has the entire Schenkel 1947 wolf study at www.davemech.org/schenkel/index.html See Mech’s video discussion of wolf social structure at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=tNtFgdwTsbU Michelle Blake lives in Salem with

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Tricks of the Trade... one frame at a time with David Childs any of you have asked me about my photo editing process, so, this month I’d like to walk you through editing a photo from my session with our cover model Sally.

I chose this image because there’s both a lot I like as well as things I wish were different.

Please keep in mind, there are few right or wrongs in photography.

So my changes represent just one of a great many equally valid approaches; take what fits your style and leave behind what doesn’t appeal to you.

My first step is to analyze what I do and do not like in the photo. That’ll guide me in deciding how to edit the image and also inspire ideas for things to try or to avoid in future photo sessions.

I love Sally’s joyful energy and expression, combined with the pastoral setting. I like how the light is spotlighting the red horse, Sally and the woods, and how they are set off by the contrast of darker areas around them.

I also like how those three elements line up along a major diagonal, helping unify them and enhancing the feeling of movement.

I also like how the warm orange/red hues play against the cooler greens of the trees and grass. Warm colors tend to appear closer to us while cooler colors recede. So warmercolored subjects pop against the cooler background elements, creating a 3-D feel.

I started my editing by upping the color saturation to enhance the warmer/cooler ef-

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Before ... and After fect and to give the image more pop. I also increased the contrast (making dark areas darker and light areas lighter) to emphasize the spotlight effect of the sun. I also made small changes to color to heighten the sun’s late afternoon warmth. These changes focus the viewer’s eye on our subjects, increase the image’s depth, and heighten the spring afternoon feeling.

I felt the background trees at left were too bright and distracting, so I darkened them. Sally’s face was also too dark, so I brightened it to bring focus to her. I also got rid of the second highlight in her left eye and brightened her right eye some.

My biggest disappointment in the original image was the brightness of the lighter-colored horse, which kept pulling my eye to that big white area. So I darkened (“burned”) the horse considerably. Then I got rid of the distracting white strips in

the fence. My most dramatic change was to use Photoshop’s clone and healing tools to move the fence post that was crossing the horse’s face. I don’t often make that degree of change — but I hope seeing me do it will give you the freedom to consider bold moves.

I added a “glow” effect to the image to add a slightly painterly feel. And finally I cropped the image.

This month I’m teaching an intro to pet photography class at Stay Pet Hotel June 21 and 28. Please visit http://staypethotel. com/ to register, or email me at (david@ davidchildsphotography.com) for details.

David Childs is a professional photographer, photo journalist, instructor, and animal advocate.

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Suiting up for fleas, ticks and allergies Kennedy Morgan • Spot Magazine

Itch, itch, itch.

Scratch, scratch, chew, chew. Is this medley playing at your house this Spring?

‘Tis the season . . . for fleas and ticks. How to oust these nasty little buggers from your home, yard and pet?

There are many solutions old and new, tried and true, commercial and homeopathic for both feline and canine. But how to choose with so many options? The vet suggests this, the pet store that, and there are still more options at the grocery, feed store and even Costco.

First let’s talk insects. Fleas are a wingless, external parasite (Siphonaptera) whose entire makeup is designed to pierce the skin and suck the blood of mammals and birds. They’re a micro-fraction of an inch in size, but their long legs can launch them up to seven inches high and thirteen across. Their preferred snack is a furry creature; unfortunately, they’ll nibble on people, too.

Fleas prefer a warm, moist environment. The Northwest climate allows them to persist year-round, thanks to having few areas that stay really cold for very long.

And with summer upon us you may have noticed your pets beginning to itch, scratch and chew in discomfort.

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Common Causes Product

Pros

Cons

Flea collar

• Longevity – can last several months • Available for fleas and ticks • Available in types that kill multiple life stages of fleas

• Toxicity – often chemicals used to t kill fleas are bad for humans – and possibly pets (E.g. Propoxur is known to cause cancer).

Bug bombs

• Thorough – anything not enclosed will be affected when an appropriately sized bomb is set off • Large treatment area possible

• Messy – the bomb product drifts down on everything • The fumes are toxic • Inconvenient –recommendations usually indicate vacating the area for several hours • Will not treat sheltered areas such as under furniture

Flea Dip

• FixFleas.com has a recipe for natural homemade flea dip

• Toxicity – Some pets are sensitive to some products on their skin • Messy – Flea dips usually require bathing the pet. Further, the dip usually requires it be left on the pet for a period of time

Shampoo

• Convenient and inexpensive.

• Flea shampoos can be a great first line of attack

• Usually don’t treat for ticks • Skin sensitivities • Little to no longevity

Oral Medications

• Convenient – easy to administer, no muss no fuss • Options – some types kill fleas at the adult stage while others only kill larvae and pupae • No external toxins • Combination options – some are made to prevent other parasites such as heartworm

• Cost • Not effective for ticks • Some animals can react to or have ill effects from taking these medications • Available by prescription only

Topical Treatments Trea

• Readily available – found at most pet stores • Available in formulations that kill fleas and ticks • Longevity – 1-3 months • Generic Available • Available for cats and dogs • Fast-acting – often killing majority of fleas in 12-48 hours

• Toxic • Costly – The price can be steep if you have multiple or large pets • Not all topical products are created equally. Some still use “old style” toxic chemicals. Read the labels carefully and talk to your vet

Brewer’s Yeast

• Natural and safe • Readily available online

• Takes approximately a month of daily dosing to achieve effectiveness

Eucalyptus Leaves & Buttons

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• Can use on dogs and cats • Use topically and both indoors and outdoors • Readily available • Affordable

Fleas have incredible longevity.

Adults can go into a hibernation-type state that allows them to go months or years without a meal. And they reproduce like bunnies in prime conditions. So if you frequent the dog park, have an indoor/outdoor kitty, or take your pet just about anywhere there are critters, they are susceptible to picking up fleas. Fleas aren’t picky; if it moves, is warm, and has hair or fur, it’s fair game.

Knowing the options for prevention and treatment puts you ahead of the pack.

Common Treatments

Historically, flea prevention for cats and dogs was a flea collar, bombing the house, and/or dusting or dipping the pet. While some of those methods still exist and are practiced by some, we’ve come a long way, baby in treating these nasty pests. Critical to truly dealing with the problem is attacking fleas at all life stages — from egg, to larvae, to pupae, to adult. (See the chart for pros and cons of various products on the market.)

If you choose a common topical medication whose main ingredient is S-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, here’s a tip: first, use a product labeled for dogs ONLY for dogs. If you’re looking to save money, buy the largest size available.

Often there’s just a few dollars’ difference for multi-packs for the tiniest vs. the largest dogs. Next get a large test tube and a syringe and fill with product.

Determine the proper dose for your pet, and whenever it’s time for a treatment withdraw a single dose and apply topically. You may find that one tube of the really big dog stuff treats several small dogs for several months.

Everyday Measures

Sometimes fleas cause a bigger problem. More sensitive or allergic pets can not only get the itchies and scratchies, but obsessive and painful itching, chewing, and scratching resulting in hot spots or worse. This can lead to an allergy known as flea allergy dermatitis. A single flea can send an allergic pet into world of uncomfortable misery. In such cases it’s imperative to choose and maintain a year-round prevention solution suited to the pet and your lifestyle. Doing so can not only help avoid distress for your furry friend, but costly veterinary visits and additional physical stress. Treatments to reduce inflammation and itching often include steroids such as Prednisone.

Ticks are another annoying parasite. While less common in the valley, they’re still something to keep in mind — especially as they can carry Lyme disease. While ticks are parasites, they are different from fleas and not all remedies treat both. Read labels carefully. If you’re traveling to an unfamiliar area, research whether ticks are likely to be a concern. It also doesn’t hurt to go prepared with a tick removal tool (Tick Key or Ticked Off ). Cats are just as susceptible to ticks as dogs, so check them both during regular grooming.

As always, do your homework; read up on all the options and consult with your veterinarian if you have questions about treating your pet and home to keep the buggers at bay.

Kennedy Morgan is a freelance writer by heart who shares her home with her sons; Great Dane, Vegas; Pomeranians, Leo and Juicy; and a trio of feisty felines. In her spare time she is involved in local obedience and agility clubs and the Willamette Valley Great Dane Club. Contact her at kennedymmorgan@gmail.com.

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Koa

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Slow and steady is the way to win me over. I had an old eye injury but my shelter friends fixed me up. I am most likely housetrained and have nice manners. I will need regular grooming and flea control to keep me looking my best.

Because my injury was caused by kids and left unattended so long, I need patience with my handicap, and would prefer a family with kids over 12. I will do best as an only pet, but may be okay with a social male dog. I am a bright, remarkable older girl, about 10, who would love to spend tonight in my very own wonderful home! Please learn more/arrange to meet me! MultCoPets.org.

Cornpop and Felix

For the love of chocolate Labs, this is Koa, a 3.5-yearold neutered male described by his friends at Clackamas County Dog Services as “social and goofy with a zest for life.” Koa is a cuddle bug who knows basic commands, is a pretty big guy, and will fit right in with a family who can’t get enough Lab sweetness but wants Koa to be their only pet. Meet Koa at the shelter in Clackamas, 1314 SE HWY 212, or call 503-655-8628.

While these two young bunnies are listed as special needs for “poopy butt,” the folks at Rabbit Advocates say a good diet of hay and regular combing will help alleviate the problem. Felix is a 2.5-year-old male mini fuzzy lop rescued in Waldport. Cornpop, a 1.5-year-old female, was dumped outside a pet store in Vancouver. They have found comfort and love in each other and would be happiest together in an indoor home with lots of space. Their current foster mama is happy to provide basic care and grooming tips. Learn more or make a date through jhhutto2@msn.com.

JoJo

Hello!

I’m JoJo, a beautiful red 6-yearold Min Pin! My person brought me to the shelter when she had to move and while it was a shock, it may have saved my life. I was a little . . . rotund, but now I’m much fitter. My foster mom says I’m very well-mannered around other small dogs, good with cats, house-trained, and pretty quiet — except when it’s time to say someone’s at the door! I love cuddling in laps and sleeping with my humans, but I do okay in a doggie bed too. And guess what! I can even cover myself up with my blanket when I get cold! I love chasing tiny tennis balls, so come meet me and let’s play! If you want someone devoted, that’s me! Come meet me at Animal Aid, 503-292-6628 (option 3) or AnimalAidPDX.org.

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Babies in need of forever loving homes.

Madge

This petite girl is a little shy when she first meets you, but she blossoms with just a little bit of courting. After she warms up she shows ample affection by snuggling and playing with wand toys. Given her gentle nature, Madge will do best in a nice, quiet home. Bonus points if you like to share the bed; Madge will purr the night away snuggled by your side. Meet Madge through CAT: 503-925-8903 or CatAdoptionTeam.org.

Puck

This velvety soft Russian Blue mix has a beautiful coat and big yellow eyes. A youngster at 2, Puck came to the shelter after his people chose euthanasia over treating a temporary ailment. Animal Aid has restored him to health and he is ready to go home with someone who appreciates his calm, intelligent and curious nature.

Puck is playful and appreciates attention but is not a demanding kitty. He’ll do fine with another cat, but will do best in a quiet household without young children.

Meet Puck through AnimalAidPDX.org or 503-292-6628 (option 3).

Viren

Viren may look like a rough-and-tumble kind of dude, but he’s really just a sweet, gentle soul who is all about the luvs.

Toward that end, Viren would love a home where face and belly rubs and lots of pets and scritches are the order of the day. Viren is FIV+, so he needs to be either an only kitty or with other FIV+ cats. Now at Cat Adoption Team’s Sherwood shelter, meet this sweet boy through 503-925-8903 or CatAdoptionTeam.org.

CAT creates new app for the Droid

Considering adding a new kitty to the brood? Cat Adoption Team can help, with a cool new app. A compelling feature is the Felineality Chart and Meet Your Match survey, which takes desired traits entered by the user, searches Petfinder, and sends notification when potential matches becomes available. Created by CAT volunteer Mitch Besser, the app also features fun feline videos, a kitty of the day, other adoption sites, and games including the Match 9 Lives game. Check it out at CatAdoptionTeam.org.

Magic

Magic was recently adopted and loved dearly. Sadly, his person is facing eviction and has had to make the heartbreaking choice to rehome Magic.

This 3-yr-old Chow mix is playful, knows several commands, is polite, patient and non-food guarding; and while not super cuddly (typical of Chows), he loves being petted, rubbed and brushed. He would do best as an only dog with an experienced dog person in a child- and cat-free home. His current guardian says he is showing improvement with his anxiety around other dogs. She says, “I would like him to go to a home where he will be loved and appreciated.” If that home is yours, please contact Rhonda at srshearer@ earthlink.net.

The PUG

Megan Mahan • Spot Magazine

Interesting Facts The Pug may be one of the oldest dog breeds, with evidence that they originated around 400 BC. They were bred by Chinese royalty as companions, and have had many other interesting owners throughout history, such as Napoleon’s wife Josephine, Marie Antoinette, and Goya.

Appearance

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Breed Overview Size: 14-18 lbs.

Grooming: Heavy shedder. Cleaning

between folds on face and body recommended.

Exercise: Low need.

Environment: Inside with ability

to romp outside.

Temperament: A charming, attention-

seeking dog.

The Pug is so ugly it’s cute. They are compact, with a barrel-shaped body, short legs, curled tail and short snout.

They should have a defined waist and unfortunately are often seen overweight. Most common colors are fawn (with black eye liner and jowls) and black, though silver-grey, white and brindle are also seen.

Personality The Pug was bred as a companion and seeks attention. He is friendly with everyone and never seems to outgrow a puppy-like personality, often being described as a ham.

They are said to spin in circles just to amuse their people. Pugs tend to be good couch potato friends, but their snorting, snoring and heavy breathing may make it hard to hear the television. Unlike many toy breeds they do not just tolerate kids, but love them.

A Pug will need his bulging eyes protected from small hands and toys, typically a greater concern than this dog harming a child. The Pug is not the most obedient dog: she is quick to understand what is expected, but it may not always do so. Stubbornness is a common trait.

Common Health Problems Obesity is a big problem for this little dog. Do not overfeed and do give daily exercise. An amateur should not attempt breeding — there is a high death rate and need for C-section in pregnant females.

There can be respiratory, eye and knee problems, but the Pug is a relatively healthy breed.

Best Match A Pug person wants a little friend to fill his/her days with fun and affection. The Pug will be your best friend and someone who snores at night. Pugs are usually great with other household pets, including cats. They cannot tolerate extreme temperatures and do not travel well in enclosed spaces, so are not ideal for someone who flies a lot. This is a dog for someone who wants a family and/or companion dog, not a partner for outdoor adventure.

Life Expectancy: 11-15 yrs.

Featured Adoptable

Dexter is an adoptable Pug who is about 2.5 years old.

This sweet boy came to Pet Adoption Network in Lebanon, Oregon from a humane society because he needs work on resource guarding. For this reason his adopters should not have small children. Dexter also needs to gain some weight, but is happily eating and will likely continue to.

He seems to be potty trained and is neutered.

To learn more about or meet Dexter, contact pctaylor@centurytel.net, or visit him at June adoption events Saturdays 11-3 at the Albany or Corvallis PetCo stores.

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R unchy little newsbits to chew on Urgent need for feline fosters Cat Adoption Team has more than 50 kittens waiting to enter its foster system, but the inn may be full if more foster families aren’t found quickly. The shelter is still operating out of a temporary trailer due to a flood in April, and the facility is at capacity. CAT offers fosters training, support and a “baby bag” filled with supplies. Foster families take kittens or cats into their homes, nurture them and get them healthy and strong so they can be adopted into forever loving homes. The folks at CAT say that in 2011, more than 700 cats and kittens got a second chance at life thanks to foster families. Learn more at CatAdoptionTeam.org/fostering.

Recall on Gentle Leader Headcollars Premier, manufacturer of the Gentle Leader Headcollar, has recalled products sold Aug 2011 through May 2012 due to a possible defect in the quick-release neck strap buckle.

Premier recommends customers who purchased the collar during the noted period inspect them for defects and will replace collars that appear defective. Testing instructions can be found at Premier.com, by emailing info@premier.com, or by calling 800-933-5595.

Clark County’s #1 Daycare Thousands of Clark County residents voted Tails R Waggin’ Doggy Daycare and Boarding Facility #1 in the “Board Your Pet” category of The Columbian newspaper’s annual Best of Clark County Awards. At just over three years old, Tails R Waggin’ fetched the top honor for its emphasis on care and nurturing the pups under its roof and providing a well-balanced experience. Among comments posted online, one voter said, “Juli and Charlie really care about the dogs in their care and it shows in everything they do.” In addition to boarding and daycare, Tails R Waggin’ offers training and obedience classes and grooming services. Check ‘em out at TailsRWagginDoggyDaycare.com.

HSUS applauds USDA’s stance against puppy mills The Humane Society of the United States is lauding “a very significant proposed federal action” issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The action would close a loophole in the Animal Welfare act that has allowed puppy mills to sidestep regulations to continue operations without inspections or oversight.

According the proposed legislation, the rule would revise the definition of “retail pet store” in order to “bring more pet animal retailers under the Animal Welfare Act requirements.” In 2011 a petition circulated by HSUS and the ASPCA garnered more than 32,000 signatures asking the White House to begin cracking down on unregulated puppy mills. See the proposed legislation at HumaneSociety.org.

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Michael, Randy & Avani, owners

Oregon Dog Rescue is celebrating the opening of its new home in Tualatin with a grand opening party June 16. The event doubles as a fundraiser for the rescue and will include refreshments and raffle drawings. The new facility is now open to the public daily, where they can meet dogs in need of forever loving homes. The space allows volunteers or interested adopters to stop by, take a pooch for a walk (aka test drive), give ‘em a bath, or just take time to get acquainted in a doggie playroom. Details at OregonDogRescue.org.

Seattle Humane and WSU team up to save lives

Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has joined forces with the Seattle Humane Society to provide medical care and spay/neuter surgeries as part of the students’ clinical training beginning May 2013. Students will be able to participate in routine exams, provide vaccinations, and work with Seattle Humane’s foster family network, gaining skills with both people and pets. “This partnership will benefit the community in so many ways,” says Seattle Humane’s CEO David Loewe. “With the veterinary students on board, we will have the capacity to spay and neuter more shelter pets and offer additional medical services to other shelters in need.”

We’ll take Famous Felines for $100 The Feral Cat Coalition presents Trivia For Cats at the Radio Room in NE Portland on June 11. The fundraiser invites people to gather their friends and factoids for an evening of brain-busting entertainment. Each round culminates in prizes for the winning team, and a chance to win the grand prize at the end of the evening. Proceeds will continue to support the spaying and neutering of feral cats in Oregon and Washington. Details FeralCats.com.

Animal Abuser Registry activates in New York Pet stores, breeders and animal shelters in Suffolk County, New York now have a way, and a legal obligation, to screen potential pet guardians for animal abuse convictions. A first of its kind procedure in the U.S., the rule requires businesses, rescues and shelters to check the animal abuser registry before selling or adopting animals and prohibits selling or adopting animals to anyone on the list. Crimes that land people on the abuser registry include animal fighting, failing to provide proper sustenance, aggravated cruelty or abandonment. Convicted abusers stay active on the registry for five years and face additional criminal charges in the event they fail to renew their registrations throughout the term.

Home for senior kitties runs on love Spot met Margaret “Muff ” Mentch recently, who opened Catnip Sanctuary in Coquille, Oregon in 1993. Residing on two acres of quiet country property, the sanctuary provides care and comfort for 50 cats, most of whom are in their twilight years. “We started specializing in taking the ones no one else would take,” says Mentch, stroking an 18-year-old tuxedo cat.

A senior herself at 71, Mentch continues brushing, feeding, medicating and sifting litter for her charges. She has help two days a week but is otherwise on her own. Mentch readily admits she wishes she had an online presence to help with donations but that her computer skills are lacking.

Nevertheless, she dreams of expanding an outdoor run for the kitties and repairing a cat patio that collapsed under snow last winter. Otherwise, her goal is to continue providing respite for feline seniors for the remainder of their lives. “I just try to keep them happy,” she says.

Cats lounge happily on the sunporch at Catnip Sanctuary

Winston is one of the many seniors living at Catnip Sanctuary

Get better acquainted with Catnip Sanctuary in Spot’s Kitty edition, Aug. 2012. To learn more, or to make a donation, email CatnipSanctuary@charter. net, call 541-396-6517 or write PO Box 576, Coquille, Oregon 97423.

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All Day • SHERWOOD —

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shelter. Name your adoption price for any cat named “Bubba”. Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

beloved feline a big hug of appreciation & love. No kitty to hug? CAT’s shelter is full of them. See adoptables at CatAdoptionTeam.org.

8am • PORTLAND — PET

5:30-7pm • SALEM — VOLUN-

Radio. Tips to help your pets live healthy, happy lives. Every Saturday.

Humane. Drop-ins welcome. Details WillametteHumane.org.

NUTRITION & NEWS 860 AM, KPAM

10-7pm • VANCOUVER —

FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at Canine Utopia. Free birthday bags and puppy cupcakes to first 50 customers. Details K9Utopia.com.

TEER ORIENTATION at Willamette

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GONG at Lucky Lab Beer Hall in NW.

PAW TEAM VET CLINIC at 2700 NW Front Ave. Help for those on gov’t assistance or experiencing homelessness. Details PortlandAnimalWelfareTeam.org.

10-5pm • EUGENE — PARKING

LOT SALE at S.A.R.A.’s Treasures. Fundraising sale features new and used household goods & décor, jewelry, clothing, books and more. Proceeds benefit Shelter Animal Resource Alliance. Details SarasTreasures.org.

Noon-2pm • PORTLAND —

BEGINNING TTOUCH FOR DOGS workshop at OHS. TTouch techniques help you & your pet bond and calms symptoms of many physical and emotional conditions. Led by certified practitioner. $45; details OregonHumane.org.

1-4pm • VANCOUVER — PDX DANES ROMP at Ross Off-Leash

dog park. Let the dogs run while you meet other dog lovers. Details PDXDanes.com.

11-3pm • OREGON CITY —

Noon-3 • TIGARD — FIND

All breed dog walk along the river to support F.I.D.O. (Dogs Involved in Dog Outreach). Low-cost microchips & rabies vaccines, contests, kid and dog games and vendors. $10/per dog for walk, limit 3. Take a donation of pet food for AniMeals. More info Fido-Clackamas.org.

es have moved to 2nd Sundays at Tigard Petco. Meet sweet adoptables and their Rabbit Advocates. Info about care & adoption, plus light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation).

Details AdoptARabbit.org.

2-5pm • PORTLAND — ADOPT

BULLY WALK. Details TBA. Walk

FIDO FROLIC at Clackamette Park.

A PET AT ROSE CITY VET! OHS

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Bring your mad Ping-Pong skills and paddle it out for prizes. $20/adults, $10/kids. Details DoveLewis.org.

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6-9pm • PORTLAND — FENCES FOR FIDO ANNUAL GALA at

NW Natural’s Ballroom and Terrace.

Unlimited food, beer and wine, live jazz, silent and live auctions with emcees Ann Schatz and Francine Raften. Highlights include mini-docs of recent rescues. Doors open at 5:30. $40 prepaid/$50 door. Tickets/info at FencesForFido.org/2012gala.

Beer Hall in NW. Lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement for the DoveLewis Stray Animal and Wildlife Fund. Timed 5K run/walk and après festivities of food, drink, music and entertainment. Register at DoveLewis.org.

Young State Park. Great fun with great Danes. Details PDXDanes.com.

11-2pm • WASHOUGAL — HIKE ON THE DIKE at the West Colum-

bia Gorge Humane Society. Collect sponsors, walk and have fun while supporting the animals at WCGHS. The 4th annual walk begins at the shelter. Dog games, kids’ corner, vendors, food and music. Details WCGHumaneSociety.org.

3-4:30pm • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis.

Create a memento and spend time in good company. Free; RSVP at DoveLove.org.

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UNDERSTANDING SEIZURES at DoveLewis. Free community workshop. Details DoveLewis.org.

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if registered or to sign up for Doggie Olympics events. Special events for dogs too young or too old to participate in Saturday’s Olympics. Details DoggieOlympicGames.com.

DANES WALKABOUT at Mary S.

Meet some sweet adoptables. Details HipHoundPdx.com.

to help raise awareness of breed specific legislation. Details ThePdxPitBullProject.com.

GIE OLYMPICS PRE-REG PIZZA PARTY at the Breakers Hotel. Come

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CAT FOOD BANK (4th anniversary) IS OPEN, providing cat food for those in financial need. Located at CAT’s shelter.

9-2pm • GRESHAM — BARK

FOR LIFE at Red Sunset Park. Noncompetitive 1-mile walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. Games, treats and waggin’ good times after. $15/advance, $25/event day. Details greshambfl@gmail.com.

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CAT counselors are on site weekends at PetSmart stores in Clackamas, Hillsboro Tanasbourne, Tualatin and Washington Square, and at Tualatin Petco. Details

CANINE PLAYGROUP Help your dog improve his/her socialization skills in a supervised playgroup. $25/session. RSVP (required) to 503-585-5900 x326.

THE PONGO FUND PET FOOD BANK PORTLAND

For anyone who needs help feeding their pet(s), the Pet Food Bank is open noon-1:30pm. Check details before going as times are subject to change.

ThePongoFund.org or 503-939-7555.

PORTLAND

EVERY THURSDAY 6:05pm

Tune in on the fly for petfriendly events happening in the week ahead on 98.1 FM Radio. The Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show.

KITTEN ROAD SHOW PORTLAND

6/2, 9, 16, 23 Noon - 4

Kittens available for adoption at metro-area PetSmart locations. Find your perfect little ball of fur! Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

DoveLewis PORTLAND

PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP THURS. 6/7 Noon THURS. 6/14 9am MON. 6/18 7pm THURS. 6/21 7pm Free. Take a photo to share.

Details at DoveLewis.org.

GOOD NEIGHBOR VET CLINIC MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

6/2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Low cost and quality pet exams, vaccines, microchipping and flea/tick medications at metro area locations. No appointments needed. Details on times and locations at GoodNeighborVet.com.

10-3pm • WASHOUGAL — DOG DAYS OF SUMMER at Stevenson off-leash park.

Vendor fair with contests, raffles, lure coursing and giveaways. Take a pet food donation for AniMeals. Details ClarkDOGPAW.org.

11-2pm • SHERWOOD — COMMU-

NITY FAIR at the Sherwood Fire Station 33.

Learn more about the community, CAT and how to help. Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

Marion County Dog Shelter SALEM

12pm • TUALATIN — OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAYS 11-4 6/2 At South Salem Pet Supply.

6/9 At PetSmart

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Cascade Pet Camp HOOD RIVER

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Exercise your pet without getting wet! Join in for open play in 6000 SF of indoor playcare. $8/ dog, people are free. Beer, wine and soda available for purchase. Details 541-354-2267 or info@cascadepetcamp.com.

at Oregon Dog Rescue. Celebrate the opening of ODR’s new home. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres and raffle drawings. Details OregonDogRescue.org.

12:30pm • LONG BEACH — DOGGIE OLYMPIC GAMES on the beach. Dogs & their peeps of all ages, sizes and abilities compete in friendly games. Go for the gold in super fun contests including Frisbee and ball tosses, musical sit, sleep-off, peanut butter lick, hot dog dunking, and more. Details/ register at DoggieOlympicGames.com.

3-4pm • PUPPY PLAY-SCHOOL CLASSES at Rose City Vet. Five-week rotating class structure teaches new owners how to teach their new puppy to both be set up for success. Fee $150/5 classes. Register at RoseCityVet.com. Every Saturday.

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PUPPY PLAYSCHOOL SUNDAYS

Socializing and training puppies in their first 3 months is critical.

Learn exercises to help. Enroll on site, by calling 541-744-2275, or at luckydogcare.com.

GUIDE DOG GRADUATION BORING

6/2, 16 1:30pm 32901 S.E. Kelso Rd. Celebrating the efforts of students and their dogs, ceremonies are a great way to get acquainted with this org. Tissues recommended; puppy raisers introduce their dogs to their new partners and bid them and class members goodbye. Campus tours available. Details GuideDogs.com.

Oregon Humane Society PORTLAND

JUNE TRAINING CLASSES Various training classes all month long. Details OregonHumane.org.

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ADOPTION OUTREACH

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SPOT’S REPORT

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7pm • BEAVERTON — RICK WOOD-

FORD BOOK SIGNING/FUNDRAISER at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing. Meet Woodford, author of Feed Your Best Friend Better. Details AnimalAidPDX.org and DogFoodDude.com.

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5:30-7pm • SALEM — VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane.

Details WillametteHumane.org.

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8-3pm • SALEM — 3rd ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE at Marion County Public Works to support the care and housing of homeless dogs at the Marion County Dog Shelter. Furniture, appliances, sporting goods, bicycles, electronics and more. Sale continues Sat. Donations being accepted through June 15. Details in the event section at www.co.marion.or.us.

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8-3pm • SALEM — 3rd ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE at Marion County Public Works. Details Fri. June 22.

1-4pm • PORTLAND — TTOUCH WEEKEND WORKSHOP for you and your dog. Learn techniques to improve your pet’s quality of life in a relaxed atmosphere. Continues Sun. Preregister 503-774-2986 or PetsPointOfView.vpweb.com .

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10am • BANKS —

PDX DANES BEACH TRIP. Everyone

loves a beach trip with dogs! Meet at Dairy Queen in Banks, just off Hwy 26. Depart 10:15.

Snacks available at the beach but packed lunches are encouraged. Details PDXDanes.com.

1-4pm • PORTLAND — TTOUCH WEEKEND WORKSHOP. Details June 23.

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