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FEATURES 8 Hollywood Hounds Was your pet born to be a star?

Kennedy Morgan’s Dane Vegas was cast in a commercial recently. The experience was fun, a little heady, and a lot of work! After experiencing the ‘star treatment’ firsthand (and the allure of such pursuits), Kennedy dug in to present a realistic snapshot of the prep, training, and realities of giving your pet a shot at stardom . . . or at least a little work acting or modeling.

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12 Holistic Wellness The Great Debate: Vaccinate?

The debate that began over children’s vaccinations has found its way to the pet world. Nikki Jardin reports on what the experts are saying about whether — and how often or for how long — vaccinations are really effective.

16 A primer on Pet Foster Care

You benefit from acupuncture, your pets should too!

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11 TRICKS OF THE TRADE ... ONE FRAME AT A TIME David Childs’s easyto-apply concepts help students discover they’re capable of creating award-winning photos — with every day equipment! Join the class, happening monthly, here and at Spot’s House (www.

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19 MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER Ready to find your new best friend? Megan Mahan shares breed basics and introduces a sweet adoptable of the featured breed. This month: The Basset Hound

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

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

Pet foster parents are vital to operations at animal rescues and shelters.

While initially impacting quality of life, adoptability and available shelter, fosters ultimately impact the number of lives saved.

Here’s how it works.

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Galas, festivals and the annual Dogtoberfest bash (the biggest dog wash of the year) fill a rockin’ event roster this month. Detailed items appear in Fetch; for events on the fly, check the FunPlanner, or tune into 98.1 fm Thursdays at 6:05.

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Approaching 20 years as a writer, editor and publisher, at one time or another during my tenure I’ve covered every beat— from breaking news to government, arts & entertainment to crime, and on.

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This past May, Spot promoted “Henry’s Walk,” Oregon Dog Rescue’s fundraiser named for a sweet boy with a miraculous story of survival.

Henry endured grueling conditions in life with a hoarder that, as usual, left permanent scars: near-blindness, ground-down teeth, and a sustaining fear of many things. Part of Henry’s second-chance story deals with the normal things

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Certain that Henry and Poppy were either littermates or mother and son, Yaakov and Donna of Eugene set about reuniting the pair — at a dog park on a picture-perfect Saturday in August.

Spot was invited to the meetup.

As I approached, Suz (Henry’s mom) and Donna (Poppy’s), were giggling as Poppy languished on her back, swiping a paw at any hand that paused in rubbing her feathery underside. As I floated around the group, being “invisible” so as to capture the moment on camera, they continued to get acquainted, asking each other about their dogs’ health and behavioral issues, their habits, and the quirky things they do that reveal their past lives with a hoarder.

The face of a baby radiating his or her joy in life today while at the same time showing the shadows of scars from the past . . . that’s the face of this work. And the reason we so passionately work the heart beat.

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Shortly after Henry’s debut in Spot promoting the ODR fundraiser, a family in Eugene who’d seen his photo got in touch. “We saw this picture of our Poppy,” they said, “only it was Henry!”

I look forward to sharing their story with you next month. As much as tales like this fill our hearts, they also serve as powerful models, and reminders of why those of us in the business of animal welfare care so much about rescue, spay/ neuter and related efforts.

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he’s had to learn since being rescued — like drinking from a bowl rather than licking surfaces for dew or rain, and that food gets served on the floor, not the hood of a car.

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to pool the collective knowledge of dog owners and provide hope. The book is full of stories of dogs with cancer that lived well beyond their prognoses with the help of holistic and/or conventional treatments. The author’s own beloved Golden Retriever, Cody, lived past his “few day” prognosis to 519 days and passed away at 12 years, 7 months, a ripe old age for a large dog.

Readers are offered a sense of hope and empowerment through detailed accounts of the methods each owner chose. These include chemo, dietary changes, stress reduction, Eastern modalities, non-toxic toys, cleaners, and flea treatments. Each method won’t work for every dog or every type of cancer, but the wide array makes it a worthy reference.

For any dog owner now is the best time to get armed with knowledge about cancer, as sadly, it’s predicted that half of all dogs will get cancer in their lifetime. 100% of author proceeds from 42 Rules are donated to dog charities. If you are currently dealing with canine cancer, visit fightdogcancer.com for “a repository of dog cancer stories, treatment plans, tips from dog owners” and to connect with other dog guardians.

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Free advice on common problems from expert Animal Behaviorist Mary Burch. Her entries include fun anecdotes, inspirational stories (check the Aug. 10 post), lots of pictures, and great advice.

will you look that: Burch’s Aug. 1 post is on teaching your dog to go on command!

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Looking for training advice on conquering canine fears? Aug. 9 Burch talks about overcoming the fear of umbrellas. In the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we spend umpteen months in the rain. Surely you tire of standing outside waiting for your dog to “do the deed.” And

The sky is the limit for the range of topics Burch covers. She welcomes reader commentary as well as pictures, training questions, and success stories. Check Citizen Canine and start your dog on the road to being the star in your household.

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Ever watch television or a movie and get star-

O U N D S Was your pet born to be a star?

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struck by one of the characters — the ones with four legs? One of this writer’s favorites is Paulie, a movie about a talkative parrot who changes a little girl’s life and a few others’ along the way. From Where the Red Fern Grows to The Ugly Dachshund, the 2010 big dog hit Marmaduke to Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Hollywood is bejeweled with captivating creatures on the small and big screens.

Perhaps you’ve wondered how your pet could get some facetime on camera, strut his or her stuff in an ad for your favorite cologne, or appear as a glossy centerfold. Spot recently chatted with two local pet trainers to give you the four-one-one.

One of our first questions was, is stardom for any pet?

Liz Gulker, a trainer with Everyday Dog Training Center in Vancouver, WA, says no specific breed is more or less suited. She does note that most pets used are lighter in color as they show up more clearly in print.

Gulker got started in the business with her Terrier mix, Baxter Bailey, after repeatedly being told he should be in movies.

After looking into it and taking some classes with “BB” as he was affectionately known, Gulker was hooked.

Opportunity presented itself, and she spent time training with New York talent agent, Sassie Joiris, whose path has crossed with the likes of Robin Williams, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifa, and more — along with many four-pawed, feathered, hoofed, and slithering actors she’s trained.

Gulker is now parlaying her experience to offer Saturday morning drop-in classes for aspiring Hollywood hounds at Everyday Dog. Classes offered under the heading “Fun, Games and Hollywood!” include Everyday Dog Drill Team, Tricks, What’s That Smell, Jackpot, and Lights, Camera, Action!

Trainer Paula Ratoza, owner of Feathers & Fur Talent Agency in Portland, OR, has more than 40 years’ experience in pet training. Founded in 1997, her agency’s talent list includes a host of trained critters from an iguana to a goat, fuzzy felines, and dogs of all sizes, colors, shapes, and breeds. Ratoza personally raises Dobermans, using positive, upbeat methods in their training. Working with an animal’s temperament is important, she says, because success is to be had when you work with, not against. Never knowing what kinds of parts an animal may be best suited to, her bag of tricks is full.

Today’s Hollywood — not just movies The road to Hollywood isn’t the only path to success for animals aspiring to careers in modeling or acting. Many businesses use animals in commercials, catalogs, and other formats. And not just pet companies. Clients of Feathers & Fur have worked for Northwest companies including Fred Meyer, Freightliner, Norm Thompson, Scott Thomason, Nike, and Meier and Frank — not to mention international corporations.

Dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even lizards are increasingly becoming “the face of” many companies. Who could forget “Yo quiero Taco Bell,” spoken in the sassy voice of the Taco Bell Chihuahua? Frontier Airlines even has animals gracing their tailfins, much to traveler and fan delight. A Crested Black Macaque (Indonesian monkey) recently became the face of Coolpix, snapping a picture of himself making a funny face. Other great “spokespeople” of our times include Morris the Cat of 9 Lives, Spuds McKenzie of Bud Light, Duke the Golden Retriever from Bush’s Baked Beans, the Budweiser Clydesdales . . . even frogs and gekkos. The list is endless.

Tips from the trainers Don’t consider your pet out of the running just because he or she has no formal training. You can start anytime, and you just never know what might be suited to him. Here are some tips from the top to get your training mojo on:

★ When

it comes to training, don’t stop at the basics. Teach random stuff. Don’t assume only that a solid sit, stay, down, speak, or roll-over will cover the prerequisites. Gulker says, “BB looked kind of naughty. He had that look that said he was trouble. One of the most fun things was encouraging him to get into trouble. For instance, he got to tear up paper and things.” Training doesn’t have to be practical.

Anything you can teach and put to a command and count on could be valuable.

knows a cat who responds to a finger-trigger pull “play dead” command.

With the proper motivation, patience, and consistency, the sky’s the limit for our companions’ hidden talents.

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friendly demeanor should not be overlooked. While a trainer is often present, so are other people and/or animals. If you’re looking to raise an animal with hopes of stardom, begin with the basics.

Expose him or her to everything.

Friendliness around kids, adults, and other animals is king.

From walking on leash to running up to someone, coming when called or simply performing, keep this in mind during training.

★ Accepting commands both verbally and visually — even from a distance — is important. With one stunt, Gulker says she had to be down behind a couch giving verbal commands.

BB had to follow her command without being able to see her.

★ Work

on motivation. What motivates your pet? Food? A special toy? Those most likely to succeed are motivated to work. This can be taught from the day you bring your special family member home. Tons of resources exist on teaching motivation, but hooking with a talent agent such as Ra★ Dogs aren’t the only ones up toza doesn’t hurt either. who can learn!

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Never Say Never Recently an opportunity presented itself that this writer couldn’t refuse. If you’re a regular reader of Spot you will have seen my articles, and perhaps know that I have one of the biggest of the big dogs, Vegas, my Great Dane and faithful sidekick. Having taken her nearly everywhere I went from the time she arrived as a wee pup at 7 weeks and 14 pounds, she’s

earned her own sort of local infamy. But recently she had a shot at celebrity of the variety that would put her face on film for the

world to see (or at least television viewers within the scope of the advertiser).

Feathers & Fur was contracted to provide a handful of dogs for international, multi-billion dollar Goodwill Industries. One of the requested breeds was Great Dane, which is where Vegas came in. I knew Ratoza through agility circles, and she asked if I was interested. Never one to miss an opportunity to try something new, I quickly sent her photos of my girl and awaited a response.

As Gulker said, dark pets are not usually selected. However, in this case Vegas fit the mold they had in mind for the part. The producer approved, and Vegas’s shoot was on.

On the big day we arrived at the park in NE Portland without a clue as to what to expect. The

crew broke for lunch shortly after we arrived so it gave Vegas time to get loose and stretch her legs. Having just picked her up after work and driven 45 minutes, I didn’t have a good feeling about my pent-up Dane.

Fortunately, the break gave us a chance to get familiar and relaxed at the park, and meet some of the crew and actors. Thankfully Vegas loves all people, and was soon in seventh heaven, throwing herself (figuratively) at anyone willing to love on her.

The commercial being shot involved a woman looking back on her childhood. Vegas was to play the role of her dog. And here came our first hitch. Danes are very loyal to one person, and that “lady” was not Vegas’s person, I am. Our first stumbling block to stardom came quick!

The first scene had Vegas running across the park while girls frolicked with ribbon streamers. Vegas was to run right at “the lady.”

In order to make this happen, I spent much time (take after take after take) alternately sitting on the grass tucked snugly under the camera, or running Vegas back across the park for a do-over. This involved a great deal of bottled water and many treats, and eventually led to one very tired dog.

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n the Northwest we spend a lot of time photographing in cloudy conditions. The clouds act like a giant lampshade, softening and spreading out the light. With light coming from so much of the sky we can shoot from many different angles relative to the position of the sun and get decent lighting. But shooting under full sun requires us to be very aware of the sun’s position and what shadows are being cast.

When the producer called a wrap, we’d been on location about five hours. It’s a tossup as to who was more tired, Vegas or me. I learned a lot, though. Fortunately the producer and crew were flexible, adapting to Vegas’s limitations, and rolling with them. They were all positive and friendly. As a new “Hollywood Mom,” that meant a lot to me.

I haven’t seen the commercial yet and am uncertain when it will air.

I don’t know if this will be Vegas’s first of many, or her last, shot at stardom. But I definitely learned never to say never.

As Ratoza and I walked toward our cars the evening after the shoot, a park-goer commented to her dog that he would never get to participate in something like that. Just a few weeks before I would have thought the same thing.

Kennedy Morgan is a native Oregonian and freelance writer who shares her home with her two sons, her Great Dane, Vegas; Pomeranian, Leo; Bearded Dragon, Godzilla; and three uber-friendly kitties. In her spare time she enjoys agility, hiking, biking, and attending her kids’ sporting events. Active in agility clubs and the Portland Great Dane Community, contact her at kennedymmorgan@gmail.com.

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An important first step when you arrive on location on a sunny day is to look where the sun is. Usually you’ll want it somewhere behind you.

This will light up your subject and put a nice catch-light in their eyes.

The sun doesn’t have to be directly behind, in fact if it’s off a little to one side your subject will look a little more three dimensional. With the sun coming in at an angle, some parts of your subject will be brighter and others will be more shaded. Those bright and dark areas enhance the shape of your subject. Try experimenting with the sun at different positions behind you while photographing your dog or cat’s face to get a great feel for this.

You can also get great photos with the sun in other positions. The key is to watch the light and how it’s working with your subject. And have fun experimenting. Backlighting is a great example. Backlighting is when the sun is behind your subject. On very furry — especially lighter-toned — dogs and cats, backlighting can create an unusual and fun photo by making the outer edge of their fur glow. Other subjects on the other hand, like pure black dogs and cats, can become just a dark shape when backlit. Side lighting, where the sun is off to one side, can also create interesting and sometimes dramatic photos. The great thing about the sun is you can use your eyes to see what’s happening.

This month’s assignment again uses sunlight to create a photo.

But this month I’d love to see you try something experimental, whether it’s backlighting or using shadow in an interesting way, or any other use of sunlight. The key is to use a technique you haven’t often used. I look forward to your photos and please also let me know how it went — what you liked about the process and what you learned.

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Full sun creates shadows to be particularly aware of. Our eyes can see a much broader range of light and dark than our camera’s. So a mix of sun and shadow may well appear as relatively lighter and darker areas to our eye. But to the camera those shadows may turn completely black and the bright areas may become completely white. Further complicating things, our brains tune shadows out for the most part, seemingly assuming they aren’t important. So as photographers we have to make a conscious effort to really see shadows. Otherwise a shadow falling across your dog or cat’s face that just appeared a little darker to your eye while shooting may be completely black in the resulting photo.

So when you arrive on location, first position yourself relative to the sun.

Then scan the environment for existing shadows. You may find static objects like trees creating shadows that you want to keep in mind as you photograph. But also remember you and everyone else are casting shadows too — so be constantly aware of the shadows you and your assistants are casting. If someone is assisting you with the shoot it can be helpful to ask them to help you watch for shadows. www.spotmagazine.net | 11

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ll animal guardians are familiar with those little reminder cards from the vet when it’s time for check-ups and vaccinations. But the recent controversy over whether vaccinations contribute to autism in children (plus a host of other possible side effects), have some questioning whether yearly boosters are necessary or even safe for their pets.

After discussing the matter with her vet, Joan Fletcher of Portland, OR decided to forgo additional boosters for her aging dog, Kona.

“I opted out of vaccinations when Kona got older. His vet and I concluded that with over a decade of regularly scheduled vaccinations, he would live booster free for the last several years of his life.”

Every time you give a booster you suppress the immunity for the next 10 to 14 days. Why do it if they don’t need it?

When asked how often she discusses vaccinations with her clients, Orton’s response was immediate. “All the time. A lot of people who come into our office are moms. I think the concern with vaccines and children has spilled over into veterinary medicine and what vaccines could possibly do to their animals.”

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While Ortner concedes that there is no proof to that theory, it has been a concern among professionals in her field.

“Even our board-certified dermatologist who treats our clients’ pets asks that they not get vaccinated when their allergies are bad. If they have any kind of concurrent infection, allergy or other health problem, we prefer not to vaccinate.”

Over- or unnecessary vaccination also brings up the question of the animal’s lifestyle. For example, why subject an animal that never leaves the family home to vaccination for Lyme’s disease? “We have to be careful to not over-vaccinate for diseases we don’t see,” says Dr. Dodds. “Like kennel cough. The stuff with kennel cough is totally overblown. Totally. And those vaccines are not 100 percent efficacious, I mean it’s a little bit of a cough. Children with a cough still go to day care.”

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The same goes for canine influenza, Dodds says. “This is not a disease of a well-cared for, well-nourished animal. It’s a disease of overcrowded shelters. Animals are going to be exposed all the time. Do they need to be vaccinated more? No! Because they’re exposed they’re going to be less likely to get sick because they’re having their immunity boosted all the time by natural exposure.”

So why are veterinarians still sending out those annual reminders? Part of the answer may lie in the lack of standards for animal

Such concerns primarily focus on potential side effects from over-vaccinating. According to Dr. Dodds, these can include everything from blood and liver disease to seizures, chronic gastrointestinal issues or arthritis. Additionally, the immune systems of older animals, and those already compromised, are further taxed by unnecessary vaccinations.

“Every time you give a booster you suppress the immunity for the next 10 to 14 days,” says Dodds. “Why do it if they don’t need it?”

Dr. Ortner agrees, particularly in the case of animals with allergies. “Every time we give a vaccine we’re exciting the immune system, which can make their allergies worse.”

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This attitude is supported by an increasing number of veterinarians as vaccines become more efficient and longer lasting (many of today’s vaccines for core diseases such as parvo and distemper have a protection rate of up to three years). Dr. Jean Dodds, a doctor of veterinary medicine since 1964 and board member of the American Holistic Medical Association, says, “It’s perfectly appropriate if a dog or a cat has been properly vaccinated as a kitten or puppy to give a booster periodically — maybe once when they’re an adult and then maybe in midlife, and then not vaccinated at all after that.”

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While this conclusion may seem to buck the norm, increasing numbers of veterinarians and their clients are coming to similar conclusions. Dr. Christine Ortner, Diplomate ABVP, has been practicing veterinary medicine in Oregon since 1995 and is a board-certified specialist in canine and feline practices.

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vaccinations. Dr. Nancy Kay, DVM and author of the book Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life, states in an article for the American Animal Hospital Association, “Other than for rabies (state mandated), vaccination protocols are anything but standardized. There are no set rules veterinarians must follow when determining which vaccines to give and how often they are administered. Unfortunately, some vets continue to vaccinate for distemper and parvovirus annually even though we know that these adult vaccines provide protection for a minimum of three years.”

So where does that leave pet parents who want to safeguard their pet against disease but not cause unnecessary harm in the process?

As with most medical concerns, knowledge is key. Study reputable sources and talk with your veterinarian about your pet’s actual vaccination needs. Dr. Dodds says these discussions are necessary for both the welfare of the animal and the client’s education.

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“Antibodies to vaccines in animals capable of mounting immunity – which 99 percent of animals are — are good for life. There’s no reason to keep giving boosters. The only reason we give them is they get reminders from veterinarians to come get your booster vaccinations because the veterinary profession has not learned yet to separate vaccinations from people seeing them.

“What we have to do is separate the annual wellness checkup from the automatic assumption of booster vaccinations by saying something like, ‘wellness exam and vaccine update.’ An update may just mean reviewing where we are and whether the animal needs anything or not.

It doesn’t have to be a vaccination.”

Pet owners may also consider testing for prevention, through methods such as the titer test, also known as vaccine serology testing. Dr. Ortner often discusses titers with clients and says about half choose the titer over vaccination.

A titer test examines the types of anti-bodies an animal has against certain types of disease. For example, if your dog has been regularly vaccinated for distemper, he may have enough of the vaccine in his system to last several years, eliminating the need for more.

“They’re the best lab test that we have,” says Ortner. “I’ve been titering my own dogs for the last seven years. It’s interesting because some animals will have a negative titer just one year after a vaccine because their immune system just does not respond that strongly, while other dogs will have a positive titer for seven years in a row and not need a vaccine.”

While titers offer one solution to over-vaccinating, Ortner strongly cautions against going to extremes and not vaccinating at all — especially when pets are young.

Taking the necessary steps to ensure your pet is properly vaccinated during his or her youth and young adulthood may be all he or she needs for a long, healthy life. If you’re concerned about the frequency and kinds of vaccinations your pet receives during annual checkups, make an appointment to talk to your veterinarian and discuss your concerns before that reminder card arrives in the mail.

Nikki Jardin is a Portland-based freelance writer who loves to write about people dedicated to making the world a better place for all beings. When she’s not writing, she’s either exploring the great outdoors, traveling, or volunteering with Fences For Fido, a local nonprofit dedicated to giving dogs freedom from a previously chained life.

“Vaccines are definitely important,” says Ortner. “They have their place to protect your pet, the family and community. We take for granted that we can walk down the street and not be afraid of rabid dogs.”

Dr. Ortner goes on to say, “Today the leptovirus is on the rise, and I have to say that vaccine is now very clean. I don’t see leptovirus vaccine reactions like in the old days. And, distemper is still out there, so at least always vaccinate them through their puppy and kitten series.

You’ve got to vaccinate them through their puppyhood and at least through their first adult annual, and then start considering options.”

Herbalist Sonja Boynton, who specializes in holistic care for pets, tells her clients — especially recent adopters of shelter animals (often necessarily vaccinated with a whole cocktail of vaccines) — that there are ways to strengthen the immune system through herbal remedies that also help keep pets strong between vaccinations.

Keeping animals healthy with plenty of exercise and nutritious food also supports the immune system, naturally fighting disease and possibly lengthening a vaccine’s efficacy.

“The thing about the immune system is that it’s fantastic,” says Boynton. “Vaccinations, especially in the amounts given to some pets all at once, can turn the immune system into a panic. It’s best to spread out vaccinations if you can and offer immune-strengthening herbs and homeopathic remedies to shore up the immune system in the intermediary period following a vaccine course. And of course, pay attention to diet. I advocate for raw diet, raw diet, raw diet. Remember that 70 percent of immunity is in the gut, so attention must be paid to keeping that system as healthy as possible.”

Boynton is passionate about reducing the number of vaccinations companion animals receive but, like Dr. Ortner, cautions against forgoing them all together.

“I’ve heard people who don’t want to vaccinate and I tell them ‘please don’t throw the baby out with the bath water,” says Boynton. “Rabies is real. Distemper is real. Parvo is real. And, yes: you can provide holistic remedies for these and in some cases provide cures, but you’d better be prepared to give up your day job and everything else you’re doing simply to fight these diseases holistically. Even then, you are looking at a 50/50 success rate at best.” www.spotmagazine.net | 15

Foster care is flourishing,but the

need is always

Photo by Kathi Lamm.

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Stephanie Fox, with kittens she’s fostering through the Cat Adoption Team.

Animal

lovers in the Northwest demonstrate remarkable passion and

generosity

for

animal rescue and adoption.

In some cases, a forever home is found only after months of rehabilitative care and nurturing. Dedicated foster families take in many animals, young and old, healthy and ill, and provide them respite from shelter life, as well as an opportunity to become more

adoptable.

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any area shelters and rescues are often bursting at the seams with previously unwanted and neglected animals, and most rely on foster care in order for the system to work. While there are no hard statistics available on the number of animals currently in foster care, organizations such as the Willamette Humane Society (WHS) in Salem report that they have some 75-100 animals in foster homes in any given month. Oregon Dog Rescue (ODR) of Greater Portland says they regularly place more than 40 dogs in foster care monthly, while Sherwood’s Cat Adoption Team (CAT) foster families provide homes for more than 1500 cats and kittens each year.

“We would not be able to save as many cats as we do if we didn’t have these great foster volunteers.”

- Kathy Covey, Cat Adoption Team First let’s look at the vital role of foster families. Kathy Covey of CAT sums it up this way: “We would not be able to save as many cats as we do if we didn’t have these great foster volunteers.” Fostering frees up space in area shelters, allowing rescue organizations to take in more animals rather than turn them away.

The Pet Foster Network, a North Carolina-based foster resource organization, explains that, “Not only do foster parents maximize the number of animals rescued, they also help care for animals that would be difficult to care for in a shelter or kennel environment: puppies or kittens with immune systems not strong enough to fight germs, orphaned or feral k ittens,

Following is an exploration of how pet foster care works and what makes an ideal foster parent. It is this writer’s hope to inspire and inform those with little or no experience to consider fostering . . . who perhaps will find the experience not only a great fit, but an extraordinary experience that enriches times two: their lives, and their fosters’.

Most understand the basic idea of pet foster care: an individual or family provides temporary care for a companion or farm animal until that animal is adopted. Here we’ll go a little deeper, looking at the time and cost commitment, the support systems, and what makes a suitable foster.

animals recovering from major surgeries, or dogs needing one-on-one behavioral rehabilitation or a break from the shelter.”

Besides the socialization, love and nurturing the animals receive from foster parents, fostering also provides prospective adopters with a great deal of information about an animal that’s often not possible to compile in a shelter situation. The time foster parents spend with their charges gives them insights into the animal’s personality, behavioral tics and emotional needs — all vitally important to making a successful match.

That kind of one-on-one time is rarely possible in a shelter setting.

Additionally, an animal in shelter is more likely to become stressed, anxious or depressed, distorting the way his or her true personality presents to potential adoptive families.

Michelle Blake has fostered animals through both WHS and the Salem Chapter of Fences For Fido.

Blake has opened her Salem home to small exotics such as hedgehogs, and has taken on the more challenging task of caring for dogs who have been chained their entire lives so have virtually no training or socialization with animals or people.

Blake has found that while these types of dogs provide a “unique

set of challenges,” the rewards more than make up for the effort.

“You know, we would all love to foster a dog who is housebroken, great with kids and other pets . . . the perfect house guest — better than out-of-town relatives!” Blake laughs.

“But people need to understand that these are few and far between,” says Boynton. “They are probably going to need some house training, be tested and supervised around other animals, and will probably need a bit of management. But it always feels

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That’s not to say that every foster requires this kind of special attention, and certainly potential foster families should seriously consider what they can realistically provide.

“This is the first time I’ve taken an older dog, and boy is she easy.

Fostering can be really hard, but it’s so rewarding when you see them go into good homes ... it’s all worth it.”

- Kim Harney, Volunteer, Oregon Dog Rescue like a Cinderella story when they have such challenges. The more challenging the dog, the more you have a sense that this needs to get done. Then you see them get their second chance and go on to their forever family, and hear that he is living like a normal dog — which is the most important thing.”

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Perhaps your home is quiet and better suited to an older, less rambunctious dog who needs a relaxing environment with little stimulation. Or maybe you work from home and can provide the extra care and attention needed by a litter of kittens. Some foster parents alter the type of animal they take from time to time to vary the experience.

Kim Harney often opens her home to fosters through ODR, regularly taking in litters of puppies, housebreaking them and getting them strong for their future families.

For a change of pace she recently began fostering a docile, eventempered 6-year old dog named Annie. “This is the first time I’ve taken an older dog, and boy is she easy,” Harney laughs. “Fostering can be really hard, but it’s so rewarding when you see them go into good homes . . . it’s all worth it.”

That kind of success comes from doing the work to ensure the right fosterling for the right family. Many local organizations rely on a thorough application and screening process to ensure a good match.

WHS has had foster families since its beginnings in 1965, always appreciating the volunteers who open their homes to animals with special needs.

“Expanding our housing and caring for underage animals that

can’t be adopted yet is critical,” says Susan Carey, WHS Communications Director. While she hasn’t seen the profile of the foster family change in the 10 years she’s been at WHS, Carey says she has seen a variety of people who fit the mold of ideal foster parent.

“We have a whole range of people who do fostering for us,” says Carey, “from families with little kids who like animals to seniors who don’t necessarily want to commit to an animal for an indefinite period, but who like to have them for four to eight weeks at a time.”

WHS’s application process allows potential foster parents to specify the type of animal best suited for their home, and whether they are willing to take on challenges such as sick or injured animals, “bottle babies,” or puppies or kittens.

“We never have enough people willing to take on the bottle babies!” Carey says.

Carey also notes that WHS has a dedicated foster coordinator who works with the families as well as an in-home orientation program that helps equip families for the experience.

She stresses that this support is crucial to the overall success of the placement, and that it takes work to create an ongoing relationship with a foster family.

Other organizations, such as CAT and Fences For Fido, also provide in-home assessments, mentoring, and access to behavior specialists when needed.

To this end, organizations may provide a laundry list of factors that families should consider before applying to foster. These may include determining the length of time you can realistically provide care (sometimes adoption is months away), how you would handle an additional dog in a home with an existing pack, and how your family will cope when your foster finds his forever home.

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Matchmaker

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The Basset Hound

Interesting Fact Basset Hounds were bred to hunt rabbits by scent and their sense of smell is second only to the Bloodhound.

Foster parents also need to check in and get clear on what medical costs are covered, who supplies food, and the protocols when an animal gets sick. Knowing how things work creates clear, realistic expectations on both sides of the foster relationship, hopefully creating a situation where a family can regularly take in fosters, filling a constant, ongoing need.

Appearance Bassets are large dogs with short legs, long ears and droopy skin. They are most often tri-color: brown, black and white. Their long ears and dewlap (loose skin around the neck) capture smells.

Featured Adoptable Priscilla is a five-year-old Basset who is housetrained and loves to go for walks. She is a resource guarder who must be an only dog. She is a sweet, loveable girl who will make a wonderful companion. To meet or learn more about Priscilla, visit or contact the Humane Society of Redmond at 541-923-0882, 1355 NE Hemlock in Redmond, Oregon.

Megan Mahan lives with visiting foster animals, quite a few fish, and her boyfriend in Eugene, Oregon. She devotes much of her free time to fostering pets and creative writing. From her high school gig as Dog Bather to her more recent years working at the Santa Cruz SPCA where she was contributing editor of the newsletter, Megan has always lived, loved and worked with animals.

Personality

CAT’s Foster Program Manager Kristi Brooks says, “We tell people all the time that they are saving two lives with every kitten they foster. As you send them off to a new home you are free to take in another group and save even more lives.”

Perhaps your home can provide a respite to one of the countless animals in area shelters who need to experience the comfort and stability of a home while they wait for their forever families to find them.

Nikki Jardin is a Portland-based freelance writer who loves to write about people dedicated to making the world a better place for all beings. When she’s not writing, she’s either exploring the great outdoors, traveling, or volunteering with Fences For Fido, a local nonprofit dedicated to giving dogs freedom from a previously chained life.

This breed is gentle, loving, laid back and often described as clownish. They are generally very friendly with everyone and good with children and other family pets. Though the Basset won’t beg for exercise he needs about two daily walks and enjoys running outdoors. As a scent hound it’s not advisable to let a Basset off-leash in an unfenced space. The Basset is smart, but her independent nature can pose a training challenge.

Size: 45-65 lbs.

Life Expectancy: 12 years

Common Health Problems For a purebred the Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but issues can include obesity, bloat and ear infections. Feeding 2-3 small meals daily instead of one and not exercising the dog soon before or after eating can help prevent bloat. Routine ear care will help prevent infection.

Best Match The Basset is a relatively inactive dog indoors so an apartment will suit him fine, as long as she gets plenty of exercise. This breed can have a particularly houndy odor. Bassets can also be vocal, especially howling, barking or whining, to indicate they want something or to alert you to something. They are also heavy shedders, and tend to be gassy. All that said, it’s hard to not love a Basset. www.spotmagazine.net | 19

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Charming Bella

Bella is a real shining star who is charming and friendly.

She was found wandering alone at a condo complex in Gresham. Her sweet, accommodating nature suggests she was someone’s pet. Bella is a happy bunny who loves shaking her head with glee and boinking about, culminating with a satisfying flop and stretch. While she’s playful and fun, she also loves being petted and praised.

She likes watching, chasing and touching the cats’ noses through her pen at her current foster home. Bella will bring much joy and love to some lucky person or family. To learn more or meet Beautiful Bella, please contact caribeltane@yahoo.com.

Opposites attract!

Just ask mellow Hoagie, and Olivia, his best friend. Olivia is a spunky little fireball with catitude. She likes fast-moving toys like da bird, which she performs high-flying jumps to catch. Hoagie is an intelligent gentleman who enjoys attention and slower-moving string toys. They are both on the large side, so there’s plenty to love when you adopt this pair. Visit Hoagie and Olivia at Animal Aid, 5335 SW 42nd in Portland. www.AnimalAidPDX.org

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Beautiful Rihanna

Just like the singer who shares my name, I am beautiful, talented and polite. The shelter life is a little overwhelming for me so I might be a little reserved at first, but offer me some treats and my true personality starts to shine. My previous owners have already taught me very nice manners so now I’m looking for a quiet home with children six years or older that will allow me time to adjust and love me for the wonderful companion I am.

The gentle, positive training approach works best with me, and as a girl with class, I would not appreciate choke chains or forceful attitudes. Please ask about me. I am around 2 years old and weigh 52 lbs. And! I have my own YouTube video: http:// bit.ly/ngOzQq. Please come meet me! I am at Multnomah County Animal Services, 503-988or www.multcopets.org.

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Affectionate Dover If there were one word to describe this DSH brown Tabby it would be Lover! Dover is a little shy and won’t ask for attention, but if you give it to him he’ll show you his appreciation with kneading, head bumping, rolling on his side and giving you kisses. Might Dover be the love of your life? Meet him at the Tanasbourne PetSmart, 1295 NW 185th Ave. weekends noon-4, or to learn more or make a private date, call 503645-5104.

Joyful Grace Lady Grace, a DSH Tortie mix, was adopted several years ago by a couple that adored her.

Sadly, she outlived her cat mom, and her dad has moved into a no-pets home. Those who take time to visit Grace are touched by her beauty and gentle manners. Talking to her gives her great joy, and she is thrilled to respond. Her kitty conversations are melodic, and at times one forgets they are talking to a cat! Come chat with this Lady in waiting at CAT’s Sherwood shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr., or call 503-925-8903 to learn more.

OrthoVet’s splint products can stave off expensive surgery Kennedy Morgan • Spot Magazine

s pet owners, most of us despair of our canine or feline companion ever sustaining an orthopedic injury. Not only do we cringe at the pain our friend is suffering, but also over the high cost for treatment or surgery. OrthoVet of Vancouver, WA, offers an alternative for some injuries that can cost much less than — and in some cases eliminate the need for — surgery.

with her Doberman, who had undergone several surgeries unsuccessfully for a torn Achilles tendon. The dog was young and active, but being held back from living fully due to the injury, explained his dog mom. Roeder, donating personal time, cast his leg and created a splint that ultimately resulted in his successful recovery.

Founded in 1997, OrthoVet’s goal is to provide a safe and effective option for rehabilitation of soft tissue and bone injuries of an animal’s lower leg, ankle or foot. This is the only company offering pre-fabricated splints of this type, created and designed by veterinarians and professionals in orthotics and prosthetics.

So why splint rather than cast an injury?

Casting typically involves frequent bandage changes, sometimes rubbing and additional wounding, and is not waterproof — all factors that can delay healing. Splints, on the other hand, are lightweight, waterproof, and user friendly — a key benefit for pup and cat parents.

OrthoVet Vice President and co-founder Coral Anne Roeder says, “Since the splints are mass produced, it keeps the cost down compared to custom-made splints.” Serving the veterinary and companion animal rehabilitation field, OrthoVet has carved a unique niche, offering a full range of rigid, lower-leg splints in sizes ranging from feline to largebreed canines.

The following note accompanied this month’s submission of the bun of the month.

It may be the dog days of summer, but life has been cat-focused here at the Cornelius house.

Someone dumped a wee, starving tabby kitten at my in-laws. It was so young it didn’t have all its teeth. We began the process of weaning the waif. A short time later, when he’s not pussy footing on the computer or piano, the mini beast is doing his best to engage our rabbits in play. The rabbits are appalled. Mr. Marshmellow, after being surprised one too many times, pushed all of his “toys” (boxes to chew & move, paper cylinders, etc.) in front of my sewing machine, then barricaded himself in. I wish I could have gotten a photo — all you could see was the bottom half of his face, a disapproving scowl framed by his engineering wonder. The next 12 months will be interesting.

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Initially, the splints were often used to treat tendon and ligament weakness, and knuckling due to nerve damage. They were also used to help with limb immobilization before or after surgery. Roeder says, “Skeletal anatomy and type of injury are key factors in determining if the animal is a candidate for an OrthoVet splint.” Once a splint is determined suitable, the primary veterinarian is able to

Roeder got into the field while working in orthotics and prosthetics humans. One day a woman stopped in

work closely with OrthoVet to ensure proper fit.

Next time you’re at your vet’s office, ask if he or she knows of this revolutionary product. Being ‘in the biz’ and as pet-obsessed as most of us are, an ounce of knowledge can go a long way when least expected. It’s also good to know the tools in your vet’s ‘toolkit.’

Stories of tendon injuries are legion around the Spot offices, and there have been two prevailing factors in the happy endings: successfully avoiding surgery, and eventual full recovery. It’s great to discover a solution that may get all four paws back on the ground and running quickly. After all, when the pup is not happy, nobody is happy.

Kennedy Morgan is a native Oregonian and freelance writer who shares her home with her two sons, her Great Dane, Vegas; Pomeranian, Leo; Bearded Dragon, Godzilla; and three uber-friendly kitties. In her spare time she enjoys agility, hiking, biking, and attending her kids’ sporting events. Active in agility clubs and the Portland Great Dane Community, contact her at kennedymmorgan@gmail.com.

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17 Years of Music, Bubbles and Brew The September event roster traditionally boasts numerous Oktoberfest celebrations. A perennial favorite for animal lovers is DOGtoberfest, a street festival featuring live bands, brew, and the fun of Portland’s biggest dog wash, all in the streets around the Lucky Lab Brew Pub, at 915 SE Hawthorne in Portland. The fun runs 11am-5pm Saturday, Sept. 24; all proceeds benefit the DoveLewis Blood Bank, one of the largest volunteer-based blood banks in the nation.

All dirty dawgs are welcome to come to the celebration, and for just $10 cool off or get squeaky clean, at the hands of DoveLewis crew. If you look closely, you’ll find local celebrities lending a hand with the dirty work.

Companion festivities include a street fair complete with local human and pet vendors (including Spot), live bands, and late summer bites and beverages.

About Dove’s blood bank Frequently, injured or sick animals require blood transfusions as part of their treatment. DoveLewis provides blood products to veterinarians across the Portland Metro area, and throughout the state. Dove’s blood bank can provide 600 blood transfusions each year, thanks to its heroic donor dogs. Canine blood donors make it possible for animals in need to receive critical transfusions when needed. Because of the lifesaving gift blood donors provide, the folks at Dove call them Superheroes.

Is your dog a Superhero?

Despite being one of the largest programs of its kind, the DoveLewis Blood Bank is always seeking more dogs to join its program. The ideal candidate is: healthy, easygoing and at least 55 pounds, age one to six years, current on vaccines, and has never had a transfusion or been pregnant.

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To learn more about DoveLewis’s Blood Bank or to schedule an appointment, email bloodbank@dovlewis. org or call 971-255-5920. Or chat with the Jill Greene, the blood bank program director, at Dogtoberfest! For more details, visit dovelewis.org/dogtoberfest.

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FETCH “East Meets West” vet clinic celebrates 1st anniversary

Celebrating its first year in business at Fremont Place, Dr. Rachel Austin and her team practice “The Best of East and West” by offering conventional and traditional medicine for comprehensive animal care and wellness. While many vets offer one or the other, Austin and her team use both in order to provide the broadest spectrum of services and treatments. The clinic — equipped with digital and dental x-ray, a complete surgery suite, in-house laboratory and pharmacy — also offers herbal treatments, acupuncture, food therapy, and other Eastern techniques which, according to Austin, are often equally effective and less intrusive.

Power of Touch workshop offered

“We have poured our hearts into creating something that parallels our beliefs and lifestyle,” says Austin. “It’s based on our love for our city, neighborhood, neighbors, and of course, the Portland animal community.” Learn more at www.irvingtonveterinary.com.

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little newsbits to chew on ODR celebrates 4th anniversary Oregon Dog Rescue celebrated four years in action last month, issuing thanks to all of their volunteers, adoption partners, friends and supporters. The note said in part, “Time after time we have been amazed at the generosity of time, talent and sheer hard work that you all step up and show us every day. We can’t thank you enough. We only hope that, like us, you feel that wonderful sense of accomplishment when each dog walks out the door to a new home and new life.”

Is your dog stiff or arthritic, lethargic or anxious, adjusting to a new home or having mobility issues? If so, massage can help, and Rita Smith, Certified Animal Massage Therapist, can help pet parents learn the techniques in a workshop Saturday Sept. 24, 1-2:30pm, at Play & Chase Dog Daycare, 7660 SW Barbur Blvd. in Portland. Cost is $50 (register by Sept. 10 and get 20% off ). For details or to RSVP, call 503.730.9599 or visit lovingtouchanimalmassage.com.

Delta hosts ‘One Bond - One World’ Fundraiser Dr. Austin works with each client to choose the ideal approach — often combining “East and West,” for their animal’s treatment plan. “Neither approach is ‘better’ in every circumstance,” says Austin. “So we help you decide how you want to treat your pet.” Lifestyle considerations are always part of the assessment process in determining the best course of action. In fact, the doctor has been developing “Lifestyle Veterinary Care” for over eight years.

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Delta Society, a nonprofit promoting and serving therapy animal teams, is hosting a fundraiser dinner, auction and dance Saturday, Sept. 17, at The Nines Hotel in downtown Portland. Former news anchor Kim Singer emcees, and will be joined by author and columnist Dr. Aubrey H. Fine. The event includes silent and live auctions, including a trip to France, dog training, and original artwork. Entertainment boasting the classic rock band J.T. and The Tourists. Proceeds support Delta Society’s Pet Partners program, which trains, evaluates and supports therapy animals and their human partners. Nearly 11,000 Pet Partner teams currently connect with people in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice environments, schools, libraries, prisons and other settings. Tickets are $125; well-behaved dogs on leash welcome. For tickets or more info, visit www.onebond.org.

Perfectly timed and adding to the anniversary celebration was the completion of ODR’s 1200th adoption. Technically it wasn’t an adoption but a reunion: Sami, aka Hattie, aka Cuzzie Girl, was reunited with her original owner from early 2010.

Her owner called ODR after seeing her pup’s picture on Petfinder and knew she was her long lost Cuzzie Girl. Just two days after losing Cuzzie, the woman’s house burned down, and in the midst of the chaos, she was unable to find her. Both owner and dog were ecstatic to find eachother.

Bet on a Good Time at Casino Night & Auction Animal Aid’s annual Bet for Pets Casino Night & Auction is happening Sept. 17, 7-10:30pm, at World Forestry Center in Portland.

Attendees can try their luck at gaming tables, bid on auction items including a romantic overnight hotel stay, winery tour, golf packages and more. The evening will also include prizes, appetizers, music, and a no-host bar. Every dollar raised will help pets and people in need.

Tickets are $40/advance, $45 at the door, and include $10 in casino scrip, one raffle ticket and appetizers. For tickets or more details, call 503-292-6628 or visit www.AnimalAidPDX.org.

Dove hosts big September lineup

2-wheel 4-pub ride Tour de Lab is Sunday, Sept. 11, beginning and ending at Lucky Lab, 1945 NW Quimby in Portland.

Registration’s at 9; a 4-pub route begins at 9:30, a 3-pub route at 10.

Participants journey along urban

Some of DoveLewis’s most popular events are on tap this month, including Westie Walk, Dogtoberfest, and Tour de Lab. Here’s a rundown of the happenings:

Westies walk, cyclists bike …

Sept. 10 at Wallace Park in Portland, Westies and their peeps and cyclists and their bikes will hit the pavement to support DoveLewis’ Velvet Assistance Fund, which helps lowincome clients in need of emergency care. Registration’s at 9, the walk/ ride starts at 10. routes on the 3-pub 18-mile ride, or a 4-pub 30-mile “Big Dog” course.

Both include food, beverage, party favors and a commemorative pint glass.

ODR is moving forward with the hope of acquiring its own facility where they can provide daily viewings to the public, providing greater opportunities for the dogs and people to find love . . . in each other. Learn more about ODR and about events they’re hosting or participating in at www.oregondogrescue.org.

Dogtoberfest A fall favorite, is happening Saturday, Sept. 24. All proceeds benefit the DoveLewis Blood Bank Details appear page 22 this issue.

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Hot Dogs? Stay cool

Kitty Are you really ready?

Everyone in Japan is feeling the heat, including the pets. Alpha Icon, Sopporo-based maker of dog apparel, has responded with “Summer Cooling Tank Tops,” which are selling like hotcakes at about $40-$59 a pop, US. The tops are available in five colors and in sizes from “Chihuahua” to “Golden Retriever.” Sales of the tank tops, designed to be sprayed with water to keep pups cool, have increased five-fold this season alone.

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It’s been HOT in Japan this summer, and in the name of saving energy, most residents and businesses are keeping the A/C set at 82 degrees — if they’re using it at all. This is setsuden, or saving electricity to prevent blackouts due to nuclear plants having gone offline all over the country.

Kathy Covey • PR Manager at CAT

Last week

while reading before bedtime, I started to smell smoke. You know, that dreadful house-on-fire smoke smell.

I didn’t hear any sirens, but it was obvious that somewhere nearby someone’s home was burning. The next morning I read there were two home fires about a mile from me. This gave me pause to think about what I would grab with just a few moments to get out. Where were my cats? Where was that emergency crate?

Late in the 19th century, one of the world’s most famous travelers was a dog. At a time when mass communication sped at the rate of a train, one mongrel pup gained fame for riding the rails with the mail. That dog, Owney, is now the centerpiece of a current exhibit renovation at the National Postal Museum, Owney: Mascot of the Railway Mail Service.

A commemorative postage stamp in the dog’s honor is being issued as part of the celebration. When Owney died in 1897, mail clerks raised money to preserve their beloved mascot. Now a taxidermy specimen, Owney was sent to the Post Office Department’s building in Washington, D.C., and was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1911. Owney has been on display for most of the past 100 years, 17 at the National Postal Museum. Owney was old — and it showed. The museum’s preservation office recently provided Owney with a 21st-century “extreme makeover” befitting a treasured Smithsonian artifact. He collected more than 400 tags during his travels, many of which also received conservation treatment, along with the original collar and harness he wore to display them. Learn more at usps.com.

The Pacific Northwest is primed for the quake of the century . . . tomorrow or in 300 years. This is the big one — the one that could destroy bridges, take down cell towers, and make it nearly impossible to get just about anywhere.

Established in 2001, Alpha Icon’s website says, “Based on the experience of our employees who have seen a wide range of dogs from toy dogs to show dogs in the pet industry, we think of dogs as our companions, viewing playfulness, joy, and worries not only from human side but from the dogs’ standpoint.” Check out the company and its cooling tanks at alphaicon.com. — Tip from JPW

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Realistically, the most likely potential disaster is fire, not earthquake.

Fire is the most common home disaster and kills more people every year than all natural disasters combined. To give you perspective, in the first six months of 2011, the Portland Fire Department responded to 200 structure fires and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to 50 fires. Last year alone there were 568 structure fires in Multnomah County. TVF&R responds to an average of 100 fires every year.

And what do you think is the #1 cause? If you guessed cigarettes, you are partially correct; that’s the cause of one in 10. The distinction is that cigarette-started fires are the leading cause of fire-related death. The leading cause of residential fires in Oregon and nationally, according to TVF&R, is kitchen fires.

Today, most of us are not even prepared to “survive” a traffic delay (do you have water and food in your car?). So how would we live in the days after a horrific natural disaster? According to an online survey I conducted in July, about half of respondents don’t have any sort of family emergency kit and two-thirds don’t have one for pets.

Take time now to put together an emergency kit for your pets and keep it readily accessible. If the kit isn’t for that 9.0 earthquake, it might be for a gas leak, broken water main, or even a fire filling your home with smoke.

Prepare now so when something does happen, you, your family, and your pets will be safe.

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Important tips:

> Know where your cat might hide when stressed < Find a trusted neighbor who can evacuate your cat in > < > < >

case you’re away (86% of survey respondents had no one on call to help) Practice removing your cat from his/her hiding spot quickly and firmly Practice using your cat’s carrier, a pillowcase, sturdy box — anything to get your pet quickly out of harm’s way.

The evac sak, created by local animal advocate Rebecca Rodriguez, is great: evacsak.net Involve your entire family so everyone knows what to take, where to find the pets, and where to meet Keep your emergency kit up to date. Add it to the list for when you do annual checkups — of smoke detectors, for example.

Make sure your vehicle always has enough gas to get you out of the area (over a quarter full at all times)

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 two ‘adopted from a shelter’ cats – Mack and Clio.

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3 PORTLAND • 8am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on 860 AM, KPAM Radio. Tune in Saturdays for tips to help your pets live healthy, happy lives.

SALEM • 11am-4pm — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at South Salem Pet Supply, 4655 Commercial St. SE. METRO • Noon-4pm — Adopt a cat this weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores every weekend. Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

PORTLAND • Noon-4 — OHS Adoption Outreach at Furever Pets, 1902 NE Broadway.

PORTLAND • 3-4pm — Puppy Manners Training classes at Oregon Humane.

Exposing puppies to other dogs when young can help prevent behavioral problems as he matures. Bring puppy for an hour of running, playing and socializing. Fee $15/puppy. Offered Saturdays; begin anytime.

4 SHERWOOD • 10am-Noon — The Cat Food Bank is open, providing cat food for cat owners in financial need. Located at CAT’s shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. PORTLAND • 11am — Portland Pit Bull Project Bully Walk. Meet under the Morrison Bridge at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Everyone’s welcome to bring a ‘Donation of Love’ to boost the campaign of the same name for Clackamas Dog Services. Donations useful in a shelter desired: blankets, leashes, collars, dog bowls, food. Details www.thepdxpitbullproject.com.

PORTLAND • 2-4pm — OHS Adoption Outreach at Franks Alot Amateur Dog Show, 2845 E. Burnside.

5 SPRINGFIELD • 7am-2pm — Fins Drive-in Fundraiser to benefit Greenhill. Grab a bite, and help the animals!

Fins is located at 4090 Main St. Details 541-741-3467 or log onto www.green-hill.org.

7 PORTLAND • 3:30pm — Puppy Romp at Oregon Humane.

8 PORTLAND • 7-9pm — Bingo for Paws at Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill, 19 NW 5th Ave. to benefit OHS animals. Mitch Elliott of 105.1 The Buzz and one of Portland’s beloved drag queens will be pulling numbers. Bingo cards $5; great prizes.

9 PORTLAND METRO • Noon-4 — 2nd Chance for Love National Adoption Weekend at PetSmart.

Adult cats $25, kittens $50 at CAT’s PetSmart locations this weekend only.

PORTLAND • 6pm — OHS Adoption Outreach at University of Portland women’s soccer game, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.

10 PORTLAND • 8am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on 860 AM, KPAM Radio. Tune in Saturdays for tips to help your pets live healthy, happy lives.

PORTLAND • 9am — Westie Walk, Wallace Park, NW 25th & Raleigh. Join hundreds of “Westies” (West Highland Terriers) on a 1½-mile walk for fun, attention, and to benefit the DoveLewis “Velvet” Assistance Fund. Dogfriends of Westies also welcome. dovelewis.org.

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EUGENE • 11-noon — Volunteer Orientation at Greenhill Humane.

Detail 541-689-1503 ext 116.

PORTLAND • 3-4pm — Puppy Manners Training classes at Oregon Humane.

SALEM • 11am-4pm — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Petsmart on Lancaster.

HOOD RIVER • Noon-4 — Vino & Fido, a benefit for Hood River’s Adopt-A-Dog, at Wy’ East Vineyards Tasting Room & Patio, 3189 Hwy. 35. As ambassadors for adoption, Wy’East Vineyards’ own adopted mutts Asia & Roxie and Colten & Stinky “host” a day of tailwagging fun, including fine wine, raffles, dog bowl painting for kids, doggie diving (1-3), a scavenger hunt at 2, a doggone easy obstacle course at 2:15, and a costume contest at 2:30. Adoptables eager to meet will be on site, wine sales and 100% of raffle proceeds support Adopt-A-Dog. Vino & Fido is BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog), but dogs not required to attend. Details hoodriveradoptadog.org.

PORTLAND • 5pm — Basic Manners Dog Training class at Oregon Humane. Fun, positive classes built to be flexible for busy schedules. Mandatory intro class $15.

Offered again Sept. 24. Training classes Tues-Fri. Advance at your own pace; buy a “training pass” and go when convenient. Details/RSVP oregonhumane.org.

PORTLAND • 9-Noon — 1st annual Climb for Cats to benefit Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. Walk a two-mile loop starting at Chapman Elementary and encompassing eight beautiful NW outdoor stairways. The walk is self-guided; limited spaces available for guided tours, led by Laura O. Foster, author of The Portland Stairs Book.

FCCO is dedicated to spay/neuter feral and stray cats. Details feralcats.com.

PORTLAND • 6:05pm — Tune in for Spot’s Report on Pet-friendly events this weekend on 98.1 FM Radio.

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TROUTDALE • 9-1 — Low-Cost License, Rabies & Microchip Clinic at the Multnomah County Animal Services shelter. All pets welcome.

Rabies vaccines just $10, microchips $20. Details www.multcopets.org.

PORTLAND • 8am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on 860 AM, KPAM Radio.

PORTLAND • Noon-3 — OHS Adoption Outreach at Kiehl’s, 712 NW 23rd Ave.

BEAVERTON • Noon-3 — Find some bunny to Love. Meet sweet adoptables and their Rabbit Advocates at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton ‘til 3. Conversation/info about care & adoption, plus light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation).

For grooming: bring clean towels & tools if possible, and arrive before 2:30pm. Details adoptarabbit.org.

PORTLAND • Noon-3 — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetSmart, 9450 SE 82nd Ave.

11 PORTLAND • 9am — Tour de Lab 3-pub cycling tour to benefit DoveLewis begins and ends at Lucky Lab Beer Hall in NW. RSVP/ Details tourdelab. com.

PORTLAND • Noon2:30 — The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank, helping anyone who needs help feeding their pet(s), at 910 NE MLK Jr Blvd in Portland. Details thepongofund. org.

PORTLAND • 2:30pm — Finicky Feline class at Oregon Humane. Free; class is for people only.

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14 SALEM • 5-6pm — Intro to Training Seminar at Willamette Humane Society. Free seminar open to everyone. Covers the basics of how dogs learn, types of equipment needed, and establishing gentle but effective leadership. Drop-ins welcome. Details: www.willamettehumane.org.

15 PORTLAND • 12:30pm — Problem Pooch class at Oregon Humane in Portland. Free; please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

PORTLAND • 6:05pm — Tune in for Spot’s Report on Pet-friendly events this weekend on 98.1 FM Radio.

SALEM • 11am-4pm — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter Salem Saturday Market at the corner of Summer & Marion St. NE. PORTLAND • Noon-3 — OHS Adoption Outreach at BridgePort Brew Pub, 1313 NW Marshall.

PORTLAND • 2-5pm — TTouch Weekend Workshop with Ute Luppertz of Pets Point of View in NE PDX. TTouch can improve physical and behavioral issues and can aid in recovery from illness. Learn methods to reduce stress and increase emotional and physical balance. Details www. petspointofview.vpweb.com

PORTLAND • 10am — Who let the dogs out! Come find out and play during the Mt Dog Meetup at Fernhill Park at the corner of NE Ainsworth & NE 41st Ave. For details contact Larry Miller at ldmiller@ aracnet.com or 503-282-6706.

SALEM • 11am-4pm — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Petco on Lancaster.

PORTLAND • 11-5 — Dogtoberfest at Lucky Lab Brew Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne. Details dovelewisdogtoberfest.com.

METRO • Noon-4pm — Adopt a cat this weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores.

Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

28 SALEM • 7-8pm — Shy Dog Class at Willamette Humane Society. 4-week class designed to help nervous or shy dogs build confidence and socialization skills. Cost: $75 ($70/dogs adopted from a shelter). Details: w w w.willamettehumane.org.

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PORTLAND • 3-4pm — Puppy Manners Training classes at Oregon Humane. Fee $15/puppy.

PORTLAND • 12:30-3pm — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetSmart, 9721 NE Cascades Pkwy.

PORTLAND • 11-1:30 — OHS Adoption Outreach at Rally in the Square, Pioneer Courthouse Square.

PORTLAND • Animal Aid’s annual Bet for Pets Casino Night & Auction at the World Forestry Center.

PORTLAND • 3-4pm — Puppy Manners Training classes at Oregon Humane.

PORTLAND • 6:05pm — Tune in for Spot’s Report on Pet-friendly events this weekend on 98.1 FM Radio.

EUGENE • 7:45pm — Movies Under the Stars benefits Greenhill at Crescent Village. Free featured film is Jaws. Grab a raffle ticket — 100% of the proceeds go to Greenhill. Details www.green-hill. org.

PORTLAND • One Bond – One World ~ Framing the Connection, Delta Society’s first annual Fall Gala at The Nines Hotel in Portland. Highlights will include a VIP reception, dinner, dancing and auctions. Details jenniferm@ deltasociety.org.

PORTLAND • 4pm — Puppy Romp at Oregon Humane.

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19 EUGENE • 11-noon — Volunteer Orientation at Greenhill. Details 541-689-1503 ext 116.

VANCOUVER • 7pm — A Fur to Remember, Must Love Dogs NW’s annual auction at the Heathman Lodge. Enjoy an evening out with dinner and live and silent auctions, all while helping provide those in need a second chance on life. Details briannew@dewils.com.

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Nymbus is going to be a MEWvie STAR on Animal Planet’s Must Love Cats!

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The kitties of Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” of Cottage Grove OR love to swim, and they’ll soon be featured on Animal Planet’s Must Love Cats. Filming took place recently at the swimming kitties’ home; stay tuned to angelscribe.com to learn when their ‘15 minutes’ will air. To see other fun shows from Must Love Cats, visit animal.discovery.com/tv/must-love-cats.

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