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Portland’s biggest dog wash returns The GAMES aren’t over

Sheepdog finals attract far-reaching champions

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HARVESTING LOVE

Estacada farm devoted to rescues

EVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWEST • SEPTEMBER 2012

FEATURES

Help us celebrate over 40 years as your family-owned neighborhood veterinary clinic!

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HALSEY EAST ANIMAL CLINIC

Kit and John Collins’s Out to Pasture Sanctuary is home to many farm animals they’ve rescued from abuse and neglect. Read the story, then check out the Bicycle Century event page 19 and learn how you can enjoy the ride while supporting the farm.

12 Total Recall

Are you reinforcing your dog’s worst behavior? Michelle Blake is here to help you turn it around. Getting your pup to always come when called for example isn’t magic; it’s operator know-how.

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raffle prizes • pet food samples • vendors • pet advice • free hotdogs!

Hey sports fans — chin up! The summer Olympics may be done, but top-notch competition can still be had.

For dog lovers it doesn’t get any better than the National Sheepdog Finals, happening this month in Klamath Falls.

Competition will be fierce among top dogs from across the country, and companion activities make this six-day event a great time for all.

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More great shots from Spot’s friends enjoying summer fun!

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DEPARTMENTS 17 Matchmaker The Maltese

15 Here, Kitty, Kitty

Ode to a mischievous best friend

It takes a village to find a shelter kitty a home

6 Party! Time for Portland’s BIGGEST dog wash

Shake it off! DoveLewis volunteers give hundreds of dogs a good scrubbing while their peeps soak up live music, vendors, food, and . . . suds of their own.

16 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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Longtime community clinic hosts open house Perfectly Portland – introducing the Meat Locker The games aren’t over Bend named Dog-Friendliest City Uplift employees – adopt a shelter Products added to jerky treat warning Truly a living memorial Bicycle century boosts animal sanctuaries Massachusetts bans BSL Strut Your Mutt dog walk & festival supports local rescues

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Magazine Vol. 8 • No. 1

SEPTEMBER • 2012

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For the love of paws . . .

Talking with a close friend recently, she said, “I just realized: it doesn’t matter where I am — walking, driving, whatever — if I see a dog, it makes me happy. Instantly. Every time.”

She continued to muse in this vein, but you get the gist.

Her thoughts stayed with me, and fueled my own, taking me as far back as my childhood, to moments with animals I’ve loved — even some I knew for just fleeting moments. … I thought about the fact that for nearly 13 years I’ve been roused from slumber by a sound I call “slappin’ leather” — the music my diminutive but big-eared dogs make when they wake and vigorously shake their heads. Seconds later they nuzzle their good mornings. A magical thing about these moments is that, other than the sound of slappin’ leather and my own “good-mornings,” they unfold in a unique, quiet joy.

I thought about my late-great Wolf the cat who behaved like a dog. He had at least nine sitting postures — a Buddha pose for guarding naptime, a sloe-eyed lounge lizard full-body drape that was his too-school-for-cool look. An “arms crossed” mad-faced harrumph on the landing anytime I packed to travel. And a very human (and quite proper) way of sitting on a bar-stool, scanning the counter for edibles.

The only thing missing from that look was a vintage smoking jacket.

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Tonight my Peach came flying in through the back slider at mach speed, skidding on the rug to an abrupt halt, looking very blasé. I thought, Ha! That girl bursts in like Cosmo Kramer! I never realized it before, but it’s true: my little 10-lb tomboy dairy-cow look-alike is very much like that crazy Seinfeld character. Hilarious, in-your-face affectionate, bold about what she wants when she wants it . . . and tender as they come. Completely irresistible.

In addition to countless treasured moments with my current and past lovebugs, I realized that, like my friend, I too am made happy by just the sight of a dog or cat. And that wherever I am, whatever I’m doing, I smile . . . and if close enough, move to connect.

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PETS AND THEIR PEEPS flock to fall festival Every year, one of the most popular pet-friendly events provides the perfect grand finale of summer pet events.

Sept. 22, the streets close around Lucky Lab Brewpub at 9th and Hawthorne, vendors open shop, and the taps are ON for Portland’s biggest dog wash. Rounding out the good times are games and live music — altogether creating a fun, festive atmosphere and a perfect way for pets and their peeps to wrap a great summer.

Dog baths are a $10 suggested donation; all proceeds support the animal blood bank at DoveLewis, the Northwest’s nonprofit 24-hour emergency and ICU animal hospital. One of the largest volunteer-based programs of its kind in the nation, Dove’s animal blood bank boasts both feline and canine donors. Animals sometimes require transfusions just like humans do, and blood and plasma collected through the program are used not only in emergency situations at the hospital, but are also provided to other veterinary practices throughout Oregon and SW Washington.

Give Me Shelter Shelter Adoptions are underway at Spot!

Uplift employees, help animals in need, and sew seeds for a better tomorrow.

Adopting a shelter is great for the animals, the shelters, and your business.

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While feline donors live at the hospital, canine donors are all volunteers from the community, donating blood and plasma quarterly to help other animals in need. DoveLewis calls these volunteer donors Superheroes for the live-saving gift they provide. Have you got a Superhero at home? Learn more about the program at dovelewis.org.

The Dogtoberfest day-long dog wash and street fair is a great time for everyone in the family. The festivities run 11-5 Saturday Sept. 22 at Lucky Lab Brew Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne. Local band, Jamblers, kicks off the festivities at 11am, and The Tulies take the stage at 2.

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Out to Pasture Sanctuary

Harvesting Love Nikki Jardin • Spot Magazine All photos courtesy of Out To Pasture Sanctuary

The first thing you notice when entering the big swinging gate at Out to Pasture Sanctuary in Estacada, Oregon is the racket. Imagine for a moment all of the barnyard sounds you can, shake them around, multiply them a couple of times, and hit “play.” That’ll be a good approximation of the joyful noise that greets you here. Bleating and crowing take up the most headspace, and the occasional turkey gobble or pig grunt adds a nice accent. Altogether it makes you smile.

Near the entrance on the left are several very rotund pigs waddling about in their pens. Next are curious, talkative wooly sheep, and then a couple of goats. To the right, roosters bluster and puff up, and in the distance, two llamas crane exquisite necks to take a peek at the visitor while a horse looks to see what all the fuss is about.

It may be just another day at the farm, but this sanctuary, with its mission to rescue abused and neglected farm animals, isn’t your typical barnyard.

Out to Pasture (OTP) was founded in 2004

by Kit and John Collins, shortly after Kit saw a flyer for Oregon Animal Rescue in a feed store. Already active with In Defense of Animals and the NW Miniature Pig Association, the couple was at that time also becoming more aware of the plight of unwanted farm animals.

system has worked well, though there has been considerable challenge with those 50 or so roosters.

“It’s really unnatural to have that many roosters together,” Kit says, “so that’s been our biggest challenge.” A series of treeshaded, spacious rooster pens wend through the property, each housing various numbers of the boisterous birds. The Collinses discovered that in some cases, housing bigger roosters with smaller ones created a natural hierarchy that kept fighting to a minimum.

They also found that sometimes creating a little interspecies bonding helped too. “We put the big turkey in with eight other roosters and that stopped the fighting in one of the pens,” says Kit. Um . . . why so many roosters?

“Well, the rooster issue is a huge problem,” acknowledges Kit. Citing the recent boom

in backyard chickens, she says that when people consider buying chicks, they often don’t realize that half of the hatchlings will be roosters, leading to a lot of unwanted birds. “People selling these chicks should be a little more upfront about that so people can consider what they’ll do if they do get a rooster,” says Kit, adding with a sigh, “We get calls all summer about roosters.”

It seems like a tremendous load to manage on a relatively small property. Thankfully, the Collinses are bolstered by a dedicated cadre of volunteers that helps with everything from rounding up animals for vet visits, harvesting hay, feeding and watering pets and livestock, and of course, doing a goodly amount of cleanup.

“Our volunteers do a lot of input and output work,” Kit says, laughing. To which John chimes in, “Yeah, bringing in the food and

Left page: Volunteer Hannah and Hank the Pig exchange love Top left: Two of the many roosters on the farm Top: Poppy gets a massage from Owen and Xiao Miao Bottom: Where pigs can be pigs

Kit called Oregon Animal Rescue, and was surprised to learn that founder Carmel Guzman didn’t even have property, let alone a working farm.

“At that time, Carmel drove a school bus for a living and had no land,” says Kit. “She would just find homes for unwanted farm animals without housing them in between.”

After agreeing to adopt a donkey from Carmel’s rescue, Kit realized that Out to Pasture had been born. “I decided it would be better to do something with what we had than to do nothing at all.”

What the Collinses have is three acres in Estacada, now home to more than 150 animals — including that magnificent posse of pigs, sheep, goats and llamas, plus a turkey, pea hens, a nutty little dog, that first rescued donkey, and a retired thoroughbred racing horse. Oh, and also a few dozen rescue cats and more than 50 roosters.

The farm has an impressively efficient system of pens and pastures that allows the animals to be as social or as introverted as they like, with plenty of room to roam, wallow, peck or simply kick back for a nice stretch of reflective cud-chewing. So far, the Photo by Ron Armstrong • Painting by Tierney Graham • Design by Z Designs & Production, Klamath Falls, OR

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water and taking out the results!”

Monthly volunteer work parties help with larger projects, and people in the professional community offer assistance as well (see OTP’s Circle of Friends page 10).

While the primary mission of OTP is tending to the physical and emotional well-being of its rescues, it also works with other groups, like the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. By loaning feral cat traps to locals, OTP relieves residents of the cost of traps, as well as the hour-long drive to get them in Portland.

important part of their mission is to “inform and inspire people to find alternatives to exploiting animals for things like food, research and entertainment.” OTP plays an active role in the vegan community; at a recent open house event Kit and John offered vegan cookbooks as raffle prizes. “We try to promote the idea of both veganism and animal compassion,” says John. “Our point is that all these animals want is to live, and we ask people to think about that a little bit.”

Out to Pasture is 100 percent Along with these on-the-ground volunteer run, including Kit and John, who both have day jobs in efforts, John points out that an

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Portland in addition to stewarding their sizeable flock. Amazingly, the pace doesn’t seem to faze them. When asked what he loves about the work, John replies, “It’s multi-faceted; I love looking around at the end of my day, noticing the weather, the plants and the animals, all the sounds.

I’m just so happy to be here.”

Kit agrees, adding, “I love getting animals when they’re in a really tough spot, when we get them at the last minute and I can look them in the eye and know that they are going to live out their lives like they should. You can tell that they are so happy to be alive.”

Learn more about Out to Pasture Sanctuary, or about donating or volunteering, at OutToPasture Sanctuary.org.

See video of the animals at OTP at SpotMagazine.net.

Top left: A resident goat greets visitors Top right: Several goats live on the farm

Kit Collins has said of Rick Vandenbrook that he’s the only farrier she knows who kisses the horses and hugs the humans as part of his visits. Farriers practice an age-old craft of shoeing the hooves of horses, donkeys and burros, and providing care that keeps hooves and feet healthy.

READER SPOTLIGHT

Furbert

Furbert uproots all my plants while I am inside folding pants.

I make the beds and vacuum rooms while Furbert eats my garden blooms.

And in the mud and grass he swishes while I am washing dinner dishes.

The house is clean. The dog wants “in” — I open door. To my chagrin, he runs through house with paws of mud and knocks the garbage over — thud!

I try to breathe through mounting stress As Furbert leaves a trail of mess.

But he says, “Sorry!” with his licks and wags and entertaining tricks.

And so I love him with his flaws and with his maddening, muddy paws.

Now, if he’d learn to mop the floor I’d love sweet Furbert even more!

— Alica Martwick, Portland

When OTP rescued Sergio, a donkey who had suffered years of neglect and abuse, the animal was so frightened of humans that he had to be tranquilized just to get his hooves trimmed.

Then Vandenbrook came to the farm.

A firm believer in administering love, kindness and apple oat treats instead of tranquilizers, the experienced horse shoer worked with Sergio for hours, and eventually was able to care for the donkey without drugging him. Today, Sergio looks forward to Vandenbrook’s visits, having learned at last that humans can also be loving friends.

Read more about Rick Vandenbrook and his work in a future issue of Spot Magazine.

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.

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Behavior

The challenge with dogs is that we need to be Photos © Ali Peterson

Total Recall Michelle Blake • Spot Magazine

D

r. Ian Dunbar is not a comedian, but sometimes he plays one on stage. In a witty speech widely available on the Internet, the veterinarian and noted dog trainer riffs on the common mistakes made by hapless humans at the dog park. As soon as the dog realizes he’s going to the park, “He’s doing moon loops, and they put him on leash, rewarding the crazy behavior,” Dunbar says.

The dog then drags the family to the park, arriving out-ofhis mind excited. “You know, he’s running circles, he’s barking, he’s goosing them, he’s tearing at their clothing,” says Dunbar.

And they unhook the leash and let him go play. “How wrong can you be? You just gave the dog the biggest reward in urban dogdom, for acting like a total loon!” And that’s not all, he says, it gets worse: they ignore the dog for 45 minutes while he blissfully plays, and then they call him, clip on the leash, and drag him away.

The result? These dog parents have inadvertently rewarded unwanted behavior (pulling, goosing, jumping, acting like a loon), and taught that good behavior (coming when called) means the fun is over.

Clever creatures that they are, dogs will quickly decide that it’s no fun to come when Mom and Dad call. So then Mom

and Dad start to sound really angry when they call, calling again and again, ever more frustrated.

When Rover finally does come, Dunbar says, “They grab it and do ugly face: ‘You baaaad dog, don’t you do that again!’”

is that dogs are working off of what motivates them and what’s pleasurable to them. You want to make sure they understand that coming to you will always be really fun.”

Dunbar’s audience gets a big kick out of this, because, like all good humor, there’s truth in it.

After all, who hasn’t been there?

Your dog ignores you at the dog park or bolts out the door while you’re carrying in groceries, and by the time she comes back, you’re doing your own version of ugly face. But there is a solution.

Easy enough, right? We all know how to be fun. But the challenge with dogs is that we need to be more fun than the squirrel or cat or neighborhood dog or funky smell that they’re chasing when we call them. It’s pretty stiff competition. So we need to get an edge on it, which means we need to start early and practice often.

“You have to throw a little party,” says Certified Pet Dog Trainer Scott Raymond, “even if you’re angry.” The senior trainer and owner of Synergy Behavior Solutions in Northwest Portland adds, “The thing to remember

“You have to make the reward really intense,” Raymond tells his clients. “You also want to start it in a place that’s easy for them.

Out in the world you’re fighting against the squirrels and all of those temptations. You might

start practicing in the house, and then in the back yard, and then out front where things are even more exciting.”

As you increase the challenge, you want to set your dog up for success by using a long leash or a fence to prevent him from failing. And every time he does the right thing, “You reward him massively with really yummy treats,” says Raymond. “We usually make those rewards happen for 5-10 seconds, having a little party with them.” If your party animal is more motivated by the ball or a back-scratch, that’s good too; just make sure he’s amply rewarded for coming to you and that he gets many chances to practice this good behavior.

As you venture out into the world, reinforce the idea that

coming to you is always good.

At the dog park, call her to you, reward her, and then let her go and play again. “You can imagine if you always had something unpleasant happen like not being able to go play after you do something, you’d probably start avoiding the thing that stops the fun,” says Raymond, who is also the proud parent of four dogs.

It takes some advance work and plenty of reinforcement, but it’s worth it. “I always tell people to imagine what it would be like if your dog could do this and how much difference it would make in your life,” says Raymond.

“It really doesn’t take that long.

We start people working a few minutes a couple times a day. It can make a huge difference.”

And it beats ugly face, hands down.

Intrigued? Watch Dr. Dunbar’s informative and often amusing talk at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wTkYvn1HjrI or contact Synergy Behavior Solutions at www.synergybehavior.com.

Michelle Blake lives

and writes in Salem, OR, with her own dog pack, the occasional foster dog, and a dog-taming feline named Dudley. Her writing has appeared in national publications. In her volunteer work, she coordinates the Salem activities of Fences for Fido, a nonprofit group that provides free fencing for previouslychained dogs.

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It takes a village . . .

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to find a home for an unwanted cat

f you ask your pet-owning Facebook friends where they got their cat, a small minority

will say they adopted from an animal shelter. According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, about 65

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This village includes all the cat lovers in Portland. The people who share or forward featured pet posts on Facebook or Twitter. Those who send their friends to a shelter for a new family pet. And those who unabashedly post dozens of photos of their shelter-adopted pet on their Wall or newsfeed — bragging about their baby.

*Guideline for Standard of Care in Animal Shelters, The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (2010)

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Just last year, 11,335 cats and kittens were adopted through the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland’s coalition of shelters. If that were just 30 percent of all the kitties who got new homes last year, what a lot of cat-owning homes there would be!

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Volunteers are extremely important for the cats’ mental wellbeing. They come daily to do more than clean; they provide lots of playtime and laps to snuggle in. It’s that loving human bond that keeps shelter cats engaged and cat-like.

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In a shelter, it takes a village of professional shelter staff, dedicated volunteers, and the cat-loving public to care for and find homes for all the cats. Just think of the daily attention you give your cat and multiply that by a couple hundred. That’s a lot of bowls to fill and boxes to scoop. Not to mention chins to scratch!

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Babies in need of forever loving homes.

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Blue

Hi there, I’m Blue! I’m just a young guy, not even two, but all my friends say I’m very sweet and smart. I’ve been taking obedience classes and am doing great with commands like sit and wait! I am still trying to get the leash thing down, and I’m trying really hard. I’m playful and really like being with other dogs, so I would be happy to join a pack! I have to say I’m not fond of cats though, so it’s best to not tempt me. Come meet me! I’m at Clackamas Dog Services, Clackamas.us/dogs.

Cara and Rags

These two gorgeous Angora rabbits are also little busy-bodies who love racing around their foster home when not snuggled together in a fluffy bunnyball. Their fur is luxurious but does require a caregiver who will keep their coats healthy and beautiful. Cara and Rags aren’t petite, both tipping the scales at about 8 pounds, and need an indoor home where they’ll get plenty of exercise. Both are okay being picked up, and Rags will even indulge a gentle hug. Two buns are always better than one! Contact Nellie409@yahoo.com to meet them.

Copper

Calm, easygoing and very affectionate, that’s Copper.

And if a purring machine grabs your heart, this gal is perfect for you. A more confident and affectionate cat you won’t find, and she’s also got a sweet little voice that charms her friends at Cat Adoption Team. Copper is a tad pudgy, but a strict diet, plenty of exercise and lots of love will get her fit as a fiddle in no time. This 5-yr-old, beautiful Calico girl can’t wait to meet you at CAT’s Sherwood shelter.

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Samuel

This senior Cocker Spaniel arrived at the shelter with severe ear infections that left him deaf but no less full of spirit. His friends at Animal Aid say he is an absolute joy, with impeccable house manners and a great love for belly rubs, back scratches and even baths! Samuels’s seniority has clouded his vision, but he bravely moves with great confidence, proving to be quite an inspiration. Samuel loves to follow his peeps around until it’s time to relax and curl up at your feet. As far as he’s concerned, all he lacks is YOU! To learn more or meet this wonderful boy, contact 503-2926628 (option 3) or AnimalAidPDX.org.

Lucy

I’ve been here so long — 3 years — they call me the “Queen Bee” of the shelter. I love my friends (and the nickname), but the dream of my heart is to be the queen in a home of my own. As you can see, I’m a pretty girl, still quite young at 4.5 years, and I love being petted and admired. I also adore people. Having spent so much time in crowds and around other kitties I would love a quiet home where I’m the only kitty, or maybe just me and one other cat would be wonderful. Please come meet me and see why they call me a precious jewel. I’m at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, WCGHumaneSociety.org; 360-835-3464.

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This lovable, 5-yr-old blue Pittie is an absolute gem, and her foster family just raves about her. Affectionate, cuddly, calm and well-mannered are just a few of the ways they describe her. Dolly is excellent on leash, and she’s proven just as great off leash. She’s great with kids and does well with other dogs, but is a little excitable around kitties. Dolly will make a wonderful family member.

If you’re looking for someone to greet you with boundless love and affection, meet Dolly! To learn more or meet her, visit LuvABullPitBullRescue.org.

Kaya

I am fairly new to the shelter, which may be why I’m feeling a little anxious. The thing is, I love people so much that once I’m around them, I want to keep them! My friends at Clackamas Dog Services say I just need a little help with my confidence and then I’ll really shine. Have I mentioned that I love people?

And kids? I really love kids.

I like my dog friends too, but I do need a little time to get acquainted. I’m 8 yrs old and a very good, sweet girl who can’t wait to meet my family, whom I’ll love up, down and all over!

Please come meet me! Details Clackamas.us/dogs.

Quint

Howdy, I’m Quint! Look at this sleek, black fur . . . purrty, huh?

I’m an adult gentleman of about 5 years who is very fond of curling up on laps, having a good romp around the house, and taking a gander outside the window.

Sometimes I need a second to warm up to new people, so picking me up immediately isn’t best, but once I know you, it’s all about the luvs. I’m staying with my friends at Sellwood Dog Supply and Cat Annex in Sellwood. Please come meet me! Details 503-239-1517.

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The Maltese was first used to hunt rodents, but people quickly began breeding this dog as a companion thanks to its size and affectionate nature.

An elegant little dog, the beautiful Maltese coat is straight, long and silky, usually white or light crème. He is small, just ten inches high at the shoulder, and his round black eyes and nose offset his white coat, making for a very cute, compact dog.

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Maltese are a playful breed that enjoys exercise. Playing gets out most of their energy, but walks are essential. They are also affectionate and gentle. They make good alarms as they like to bark at knocks on the door, and seem almost fearless. Among the toy breeds, the Maltese is generally most eager to please, plus a quick study, making him easy to train.

A knee joint condition, luxating patella, is sometimes seen, as well as dental issues.

Regular brushing and chews can help prevent dental decay.

The Maltese should be treated as a real dog and not constantly held or indulged, as that can lead to behavioral issues. They are very active indoors and make fine apartment dogs, so they do not necessarily need a yard. They usually likes other pets, keeping up well even with larger dogs. As for grooming, be prepared to clean the eyes daily to prevent staining, and daily brushing is required. The Maltese can be left with silky floor-length hair, but many owners clip them shorter (a puppy cut) for ease of grooming.

Two things to keep in mind when considering adoption: they are prone to separation anxiety and can be hard to potty train. That in mind, someone who keeps their dog with them most of the time is ideal.

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Alabama is a playful, very active girl who needs an equally energetic family.

A bit of a tomboy, she loves spending time exploring outdoors. This sweet girl isn’t afraid to get dirty, so she often ends up with her fur decorated with branches and leaves. Her previous circumstances left her a little confused about household norms like navigating stairs and eating from a dish, but she’s learning well in her foster home. She loves other dogs, is great with both adults and kids, and just needs a fun-loving, playful family who matches her energy level. While tiny, Alabama is definitely not a mellow lap “toy,” and a family with kids over 8 will be best.

To meet this special girl or to learn more, visit DogLocoRescue.com.

ALABAMA

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

Spice Girl

Hello, they gave me that name ‘cause I’m full of life, even when things are tough. My family abandoned me when I got cancer, but I’m not letting that get me down! I had an operation to remove my spleen, and now I feel and look great! My foster mom likes to tell everyone how affectionate I am, and how I flop on my side when I want pets. My friends say I’m only 5 yrs old, and could have many healthy years to live.

These days I’m all about quality over quantity! I think you and I would make a great match! Won’t you come meet me? Contact MeowVillage@comcast.net.

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R unchy little newsbits to chew on Longtime community clinic hosts open house

Perfectly Portland — introducing the Meat Locker

Halsey East Animal Clinic will host its 2nd annual open house Sunday Sept. 9, noon-4, at the clinic at 16057 NE Halsey in Portland. Wanting to show appreciation to current clientele and welcome new visitors, clinic staff have planned a great spread and a ton of fun. Festivities include demos, raffle prizes, vendors, and free hot dogs, plus a chance to chat with clinic doctors and support staff.

Heidi Liedeker, owner of the popular Meat for Cats and Dogs raw food and pet supply shop on East Burnside in Portland, Oregon, has opened The Meat Locker, a “pop-up shop” in a retail pod next to Lodekka, a doubledecker vintage clothing shop on N. Williams Ave.

The second-generation, family-owned veterinary clinic has served the community for over 40 years. Opened in 1968 in a small house, the original doctor Walter Vockert and his staff practiced there until Oct 2000. Says office manager Donna Police, “The friendships, relationships, and client loyalties all blossomed in the foundation of that building.”

The practice was moved into a new building at the same location in 2000, a state-of-the-art facility built by Vockert and his son Steven Vockert, DVM. Located there today, the clinic offers more than medical services: also available are boarding, dog day care and obedience classes. The doctors and staff boast combined veterinary experience of well over 150 years, and a dedication to animals and their people underscored by the fact that many have called them their doctors for multiple generations. To learn more about the clinic or the fun on tap Sept. 9, visit halseyeastanimalclinic.com.

The games aren’t over

Known and loved for building relationships with customers and fellow business owners, and a great supporter of animal welfare, Liedeker invites pets and their peeps to join the celebration of the Meat Locker’s opening Friday Aug. 24, 5-8pm.

The seemingly unlikely pairing of the Meat Locker and Lodekka — a vintage shop housed in a 1965 Liverpool double-decker bus — came after Lodekka’s dog-loving owner, Erin Sutherland, approached Liedeker about either stocking dog products at Lodekka or opening a dog “cart” in her retail pod.

Liedeker loved the idea, quickly acquired a beautiful hand-crafted cedar shed, and in short order, the Meat Locker was open. The small shed carries toys, leashes, treats, water bowls and chews.

The Meat spinoff will also serve as a resource for neighborhood pet owners, including a pictorial map that directs customers to nearby full-service pet supply shops and veterinarians.

“I think just about everyone in Portland who has a dog knows Heidi,” says Meat regular, Margaux Taylor. “She’s known our dog Harvey since he was a puppy. She’s practically his godmother.”

If the recent conclusion of the Olympic games left you jonesing for more, here’s good news: the 2012 National Sheepdog Finals return to Klamath Falls, Oregon Sept. 25-30. Called the ‘Olympics’ of sheepdog trialing, the event draws competitors from across the nation.

Over six exciting days, the best of the best 150 dogs and their handlers from across North America compete for the coveted title of National Champion. In addition to the adult top dogs, top Nursery dogs (three years old) compete for the title of Nursery Champion. Companion activities are held throughout the competition, including cow dog demos, spinning and weaving, a western trade show and entertainment. Details www. sheepdogfinals.org.

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“I’m excited for the opportunity to be part of the Williams neighborhood,” says Liedeker, “even if only in a 2ft x 6ft way. I have been referring to the Meat Locker as a place for people to grab what they forgot at home or need to keep their dogs busy while they enjoy a beer at one of the nearby bars/restaurants.”

The opening celebration will feature festivities, brew, and dog trainer/pet photographer Gina Miccuilla.

Bend named Dog-Friendliest City

Truly a living memorial

Thanks to its abundance of dog-friendly businesses, restaurants, off-leash parks and recreation opportunities, Bend, Oregon has been named this year’s DogTown USA by Dog Fancy magazine.

Along with national recognition, the title comes with a hefty supply of donated dog food for the Humane Society of Central Oregon, and $5000 cash for DogPAC, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving and adding to Bend’s list of off-leash play areas. Doug La Placa, CEO of Visit Bend, said, “It’s an honor to have Bend recognized for all the hard work locals have done to make the city welcoming for dogs and their owners.”

Now and then comes a memorial that touches the heart in an extraordinary, lasting way. Eternitrees based in Gresham, Oregon transforms a traditional decorative urn with ashes into a living memorial tree. The urn contains seeds and a planting mix that releases beneficial plant nutrients found naturally in cremated ashes. And while ashes alone can harm plant life, the Eternitrees mixture nourishes and sustains the memorial tree. Urns are delivered to the pet owner, who may place ashes inside themselves, or have their funeral or crematory “inurn” the ashes with the mixture. To learn more, visit Eternitrees.com.

Uplift employees — adopt a shelter Timed to complement Spot Magazine’s November cover story on Patrick McDonnell, creator of the Mutts comic strip and Shelter Stories series, Spot is currently “matchmaking,” helping businesses adopt area shelters in a program that provides great benefits to both the businesses and their adopted shelters.

Bicycle century raises funds for area sanctuaries

In the program, businesses adopt a shelter, which includes providing a page for the shelter’s story in a Shelter Stories supplement running as part of the November issue of Spot.

Participating businesses also have numerous other ways to boost their adopted shelter (if they choose to), including food drives, giving trees and virtual adoptions, to name a few. To learn more or to participate, contact Jennifer at 503.261.1162 or publisher@spotmagazine.net.

The 4th annual 100-mile Sanctuary Century pedals off Saturday, Sept. 15 with the goal of raising $20,000 for Out to Pasture Farm Sanctuary, Home Animal Sanctuary and Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. The century loop begins and ends in the Buckman neighborhood of SE Portland, and loops through points in Vancouver, Troutdale, Gresham and Milwaukie. A celebration will be held at ride’s end at Vegan Minimal at SE12th and Stark in Portland. For details, to register or to donate, contact Eric Phelps at ericphelps@gmail.com, or go to The Sanctuary Century on Facebook.

FDA adds products to jerky treat warning

Massachusetts bans BSL

Based on a large number of customers complaining of illnesses in their dogs, the Federal Dept. of Agriculture issued a cautionary warning last November regarding chicken jerky products imported from China. On Aug. 7, 2012, the agency updated its warning to also include jerky treats made with duck and sweet potato pending a full investigation.

Samples of the treats are currently being tested for a variety of health risks, including Salmonella, pesticides, metals and other toxins, though to date scientists have been unable to “determine a definitive cause for the reported illnesses.” A full report is available at FDA.gov/Animal/Veterinary/SafetyHealth/ProductSafetyInformation.

Governor Deval Patrick has signed a bill into law that strengthens existing laws regarding animal welfare in Massachusetts.

The “Act Further Regulating Animal Control” sets up a fund to help cover veterinary care and spay/neuter operations for low-income and homeless pet owners, includes pets in restraining orders for victims of domestic violence, bans “gaschamber” euthanasia, prohibits breed discrimination, and increases fines for animal cruelty, among other provisions. One supporter of the legislation, Director of Advocacy, MSPCA-Angell Kara Holmquist said, “We are thrilled to see this important bill become law and believe it will make important progress in safeguarding both animals and the public.”

Strut Your Mutt dog walk & festival supports local rescue On Saturday, Sept. 29, Portland dogs and their owners can help support shelter pets by participating in Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt. The event supports nine Portland animal rescue groups and shelters, and features a 1-mile walk followed by a doggie-themed festival. Festival activities include doggie yoga and massage, fitness activities, Nose Work demos, pet boutiques, training consults, free pet portraits, contests and treats … for pets and people. Participants can fundraise in advance by registering online, and money raised will help fund the critical adoption and spay/neuter efforts of Born Again Pit Bull Rescue, Clackamas County Dog Services, Family Dogs New Life Shelter, Fences For Fido, GoodFellas Rescue, Luv-a-Bull Dog Rescue, Multnomah County Animal Services, My Way Home Dog Rescue, and West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Strut Your Mutt will be held at Laurelhurst Park at 37th and Oak in Portland. The walk starts at 9am, and festivities run ‘til 1pm. To register, $30/advance, or for information: strutyourmutt.org.

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9am • PORTLAND — 2ND ANNUAL CLIMB FOR CATS.

9am • PORTLAND — TOUR DE LAB takes off from Lucky Lab Beer

Step up to help feral cats while exploring Portland stairways.

The course follows a 3-mile loop along Alameda Ridge in NE Portland.

Register/Details FeralCats.com.

5:30-7pm • SALEM —

9am • LAKE OSWEGO — TEST DRIVE A DOG with the Red Lizard

at Willamette Humane. Drop-ins welcome. Volunteers are vital to WHS’s day-to-day success and the well-being of its animals. Details WillametteHumane.org.

Running Club at the LO Petco.

Volunteers from MCAS transport adoptables who could use a little exercise. Great opportunity for people seeking walking/jogging/ running companions. Details RedLizardRunning.com.

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Food, beverages, raffle prizes and guided hospital tours.

Pets and humans of all ages welcome.

Details PearlAnimalHospital.com.

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RUMMAGE SALE at Oregon Dog Rescue. Fundraiser to support ODR. Shop the sale or clean out your garage, basement or attic and donate!

Sale continues tomorrow. Details OregonDogRescue.org.

10-Noon •

SHERWOOD — THE CAT FOOD BANK IS OPEN, providing cat food for those in financial need.

Located at CAT’s shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr.

9-Noon • PORTLAND —

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PORTLAND — 5TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE at

Hall, 19th & Quimby. Get all dogged up and take a bicycle tour of Lucky

Lab brew pubs. Two courses to choose from: The Puppy (18 miles) and The Big Dog (35 miles).

Human refreshments provided along the route and at the finish line festival.

Details/Register TourdeLab.com.

25th & Raleigh. Hundreds of Westies take their owners for a 1.5-mile walk to benefit DoveLewis’s Velvet Assistance Fund. The walk begins at 10; $20/dog. Details DoveLewis.org.

ADOPTION OUTREACH at The Hip Hound. Meet dogs in search of forever loving homes. Details HipHoundPdx.com.

2-5pm • PORTLAND — PRE-

RIDE PARTY at Lucky Lab Beer Hall.

Register and enjoy camaraderie with fellow riders of the Tour de Lab on Sun. 9/9. Details DoveLewis.org.

BREED DOG SHOW with Obedience and Rally trials presented by the Eugene Kennel Club at Pioneer Park. Two days of casual fun at a good old-fashioned dog show. Visit the dogs, chat with owners and learn about different breeds. Free.

Continues Sun. Sept. 9. Details EugeneKC.org.

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ongoing Oregon Humane Society TRAINING CLASSES PORTLAND Various training classes all month long.

Details OregonHumane.org.

The Pongo Fund PET FOOD BANK PORTLAND The Pongo Fund is closed in September.

Please visit ThePongoFund.org for upcoming dates.

Willamette Humane Society PLAYGROUPS SALEM FRIDAYS 11:30-1 Help your dog improve his socialization skills in a supervised playgroup. $25/session. RSVP (required) to 503-5855900 x326.

Cat Adoption Team ADOPT A CAT THIS WEEKEND MULTIPLE LOCATIONS WEEKENDS Noon-4

3-4:30pm • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Create a memento and spend

CAT counselors are on site every weekend at PetSmart stores in Clackamas, Hillsboro Tanasbourne, Tualatin and Washington Square and the Petco location in Tualatin. Sept. 14-16, noon-4, 2ND Chance for Love Adoption outreach; cats $25, kittens $50.

Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

CELEBRATION of OHS’s Animal Medical & Learning Center.

Honor the achievement of the center’s 50,000th surgery, hear heartwarming stories, and meet former four-legged patients.

Free. Details OregonHumane.org.

TUNE IN for SPOT’S REPORT PORTLAND EVERY THURSDAY 6:05pm Hear pet-friendly events for the upcoming week on 98.1 FM Radio.

The Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show.

Cascade Pet Camp YAPPY HOUR HOOD RIVER

GUIDE DOG GRADUATION BORING

THURSDAYS 5-7:30pm

Commemorating the efforts of students and their dogs, graduations are a great way to get acquainted with Guide Dogs.

Puppy raisers introduce their dogs to their new partners and bid them and class members goodbye. Campus tours available, 32901 SE Kelso Rd. *Off campus ceremony. Details GuideDogs.com.

Exercise your pet without getting wet!

Join in for open play day in 6000 SF of indoor playcare. $8/dog, people free.

Beverages available for purchase. Details 541-354-2267.

DoveLewis PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP PORTLAND Thurs. 6 Noon Thurs. 13 9am Mon. 17 7pm Thurs. 20 7pm Free. Take a photo to share.

Details DoveLewis.org.

Marion County Dog Shelter ADOPTION OUTREACH SALEM SATURDAYS 11-4 1 Meet sweet, adoptable dogs at South Salem Pet Supply.

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3-5pm • PORTLAND — 5TH ANNIVERSARY

7-9pm • PORTLAND — CHARITY BINGO NIGHT at Hamburger Mary’s.

Enjoy 2 hours of bingo, raffles, food and beverage, all for a great cause! $20 buy-in; proceeds benefit Chimps Inc. Details Chimps-Inc.org.

• VANCOUVER — PET FOSTERING INFO SESSION at Humane Society for SW Washington. Details SouthwestHumane.org.

6-8pm • PORTLAND —

PEEWEE PLAY NIGHT at Stay Pet Hotel. Small dogs (35 lbs and under) get to hang out, socialize and have fun. Dogs must be well-socialized; $5 and proof of vaccines required.

Details StayPetHotel.com.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH at Komen Health Expo at the Oregon Convention Center. Learn about OHS programs and meet volunteers and great adoptables looking for loving homes. Continues Sat., Sept. 15. Details OregonHumane.org.

at Willamette Humane. Drop-ins welcome. Volunteers are vital to WHS’s day-to-day success and the well-being of its animals. Details WillametteHumane.org.

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15 10-1pm • OREGON CITY — THE DOG FOOD BANK is open for dog owners in financial need. Food is distributed first come/first served. Applicants must complete an application the first visit and provide proof of eligibility. Details Fido-Clackamas.org/dog-food-bank.

luckydog day & night care PUPPY PLAYSCHOOL EUGENE SUNDAYS

10am-7pm • PORTLAND — OHS COMMUNITY OUTREACH at Neil Kelly Remodeling Fair, 804 N. Alberta.

Socializing and training puppies the first three months is critical. Learn exercises to help with their important first steps.

RSVP to 541-744-2275 or luckydogcare. com.

presented by Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society). The 2nd annual fall gala celebrates volunteer animal therapy teams and 35 years of touching and improving lives. VIP reception, dinner, auctions and dancing at the Nines Hotel. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Details at OneBond.org.

5-11pm • PORTLAND — ONE BOND, ONE WORLD

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Low-cost, high-quality pet exams, vaccines, microchips and flea/tick medications at metro area locations.

No appointment needed. Details GoodNeighborVet.com.

7am • PORTLAND — RIDE FOR THE PAWS MOTORCYCLE RIDE begins at Cycle Specialties and ends at OHS. Half-day ride through spectacular Northwest scenery.

Enjoy a pancake breakfast, BBQ lunch and afternoon ice cream. Guided shelter tours start at 2:30. All proceeds benefit OHS. Details OregonHumane.org.

8am • CORVALLIS — AKC MATCH & RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAY at Benton County Fairgrounds. All breeds including mixes welcome in Obedience, Rally and Canine Good Citizenship Tests. Informational materials available. Donations of clean towels, blankets and doggie toys accepted for Heartland Humane Society. Details ChintiminiKennelClub.com.

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DOGTOBERFEST at Lucky Lab on Hawthorne. Pack up the pooches for Portland’s biggest dog wash.

DoveLewis volunteers will wash and dry your pups for a $10 suggested donation. Live music, food, beverage and pet-related vendors also on-hand at the annual street fair supporting the DoveLewis Blood Bank. Details DoveLewis.org.

ALL DAY • SHERWOOD — FREE FELINE FIX at Cat Adoption Team. Cat/kitten spay/neuter clinic for eligible cat owners. Also includes free FRCP and rabies vaccination if needed. Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

27 6:30-8pm • PORTLAND — COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: CARING FOR YOUR AGING PET at DoveLewis. Learn about illnesses in elderly pets and caring for them as they age. Free; donations welcome. RSVP DoveLewis.org.

Meadows Golf Course. Annual dinner and auction to support West Columbia Gorge Humane Society’s mission as a no-kill shelter, dedicating resources to adoptions, fostering, community outreach and education. Tickets $60; RSVP to WCGHumaneSociety.org.

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Best Friends Animal Society’s 1st annual event in Portland is a leisurely morning walk to raise money to support local shelters and homeless pets. Celebrate after the walk with contests, photo ops, treats, activities, and more. Registration fees vary.

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7-10:30pm • PORTLAND —

BET FOR PETS CASINO NIGHT & AUCTION at the World Forestry Center. Enjoy an evening of gaming and rousing auctions to help animals in need at Animal Aid. $40 admission includes $10 in casino scrip, raffle tickets and appetizers.

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BLUE DOG BAKERY® ALL NATURAL DOG TREATS 20 oz.

Choose from Peanut Butter & Molasses Flavor and More Flavors.

No animal by-products, artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives — just high quality bakery ingredients that taste doggone good!

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49

EVERYDAY LOW BI-MART 3.99

OWNER’S CHOICE Special Value DRY DOG FOOD

14

34 lb. bag

99 LIMIT 4 PER CUSTOMER

EVERYDAY LOW BI-MART 16.99

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BOX YOU SAVE

50

¢  Made in the USA 

We Own It, And It Shows!

Look for this sign in our Pet Department for special savings through October 3rd on Atta Boy Dry Dog Food.

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

More Value From Our Employee Owners!

Visit http://splash.zoominlocal.com/bimart/owners_choice to see all of our Owner’s Choice Special Values.

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