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FEATURES 13 Meet Your 2012 Cover Models!
We had a blast meeting all the pooches and peeps at Spot’s 5th annual Cover Model Search in Portland at DoggiePalooza in October. Check out their beautiful portraits, lovingly created by photographers Kelly Trindle of Stella Blue Photography and Victor Stevens. Cover Model winner, Emma, was photographed by Lara Blair Photography. Thanks to all who participated, supporting PAW Team in the process!
8 Holiday Gift Ideas
Great gifts for the pets and pet-lovers on your list.
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20 Rescuing the rescuers
Come behind the scenes and learn about the unique concerns of those serving with working dogs in fire, police and emergency medical, and how the pros at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Clackamas are helping equip them for times when they need help themselves.
6 PAVEing the way for veterans
Meet the people behind PAVE, a local nonprofit training service dogs to serve our returning veterans.
10 Dog Park Dilemma
They’re super popular, but are dog parks really the best places to play? Experts weigh in.
22 DoveAdore — A Night to Remember
The November fundraiser was fabulous as always, and so was the outcome: over $288,000 raised to support local pets.
Reader Spotlight: 31 Milo makes an encore 11 Meet Pepe, Spot’s newest blogger
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DEPARTMENTS 23 Here, Kitty Kitty Kathy Covey talks about Christmases with her now senior kitty, Mack, and offers tips for keeping your felines safe during the season.
25 Matchmaker, Matchmaker The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog (say that three times fast!).
24 Rescue Me! Furbabies in need of forever loving families. Meet beautiful dogs, cats and rabbits who need a little extra help getting home. Some may have medical issues, are older, or have just been in shelter too long.
12 Product Review ‘Tis the season to up the safety factor: Dog-E-Glow collars and leashes can help.
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12 Book Review Boswell Speaks!
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Runchy
• ASAP offers free spay/neuter • It’s all in the eyes • Obese Dachshund at center of court battle • Workshop focuses on senior pets • Universal Cycles boosts Feral Cat Coalition • ASPCA announces the Dog of the Year • National nonprofit focuses on effects of domestic violence on pets • Military working dogs honored • Cat loses senate bid, wins for rescues
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DECEMBER • 2012
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‘Tis the Season he holidays are now in full swing, and hopefully yours are wonderful! My family will celebrate with a new addition, 12-year-old Roxy, a Ridgeback-Boxer mix who is the sweetest creature you’ll ever meet — and you will meet her, on the cover of Spot’s special issue on Aging Pets in January. The sweet magic of the holidays brings a heightened sense of all things comfort and joy! In this spirit, here is my wish for all of us this year ~ Comfort for those struggling, and hope for brighter days ahead Happiness where there would be angst or fear Warmth where there would be cold Full tummies Loving hearts and hands to touch Family and Friends all around — no journey is whole without them Please give this season however you can — place a gift under a giving tree, donate to a food bank or shelter, open your home to a foster for the holidays, serve up a genuine smile to passersby. Thank you for another wonderful year of sharing the joy and journey of life with our animals. Happy Holidays from all of us at Spot!
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PAVING THE WAY FOR RETURNING VETERANS
Nikki Jardin • Spot Magazine
“IT’S SUCH A SIMPLE WAY TO GIVE BACK.”
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HE ATMOSPHERE at LexiDog Boutique and Social Club conveys a typical scene: dogs hap-
pily playing together while their people relax and chat. But this isn’t a typical doggie play date, as Michelle Nelson, CPDT-KA notes the time on the clock and announces to the group that it’s time to get started. People take hold of their dogs, some older, some still very much puppies, and form a semi-circle. It’s time to get to work. This evening is dedicated to furthering the training of the younger dogs for a special kind of service. These working dogs will eventually be placed with veterans suffering from mental and/ or physical disabilities they’ve sustained during their service. The class is provided by Nelson as part of the organization PAVE, Paws Assisting Veterans, founded in 2010 as a way to improve the lives of veterans returning from war.
that forms between people and the dogs who serve them. Currently PAVE has seven puppies in training, with two graduating this month.
Nelson started the group based on family experiences. “My son is in the Navy and recently returned from Iraq. Veterans have given so much for us that I decided to specialize in training service dogs for them.”
In the classroom, the puppies are working on walking past one another without getting distracted. The sounds of clickers fill the room, along with calming reassurance and praise from their handlers.
As a longtime trainer of service dogs, Nelson has seen transformations born from the bond
One of them, Bethany Andrews, has been training service dogs since 1998, primarily with Guide
The organization relies on puppy raisers to socialize the dogs, taking them to work, school, and on daily errands. PAVE board member Melissa Leto-Dixon says this type of socialization is essential. “They have to work on training in crowds, since public access is important for a service dog.”
Dogs for the Blind. Andrews is currently working with a PAVE puppy for the first time, and finds the training very comprehensive. “For vets, mobility is often more of an issue than sight, so these dogs are learning to do things like open doors, drawers, and turn on light switches.” PAVE is funded entirely through donations and grants. The average cost for raising and training each dog runs about $15,000, which includes veterinary care and other expenses, a cost PAVE does not pass on to service members, who receive their dogs free of charge. Melissa Leto-Dixon, who comes from a family of military veterans, loves being part of this work. “It’s such a simple way to give back,” she says. To learn how to become a puppy raiser, or to donate time or resources to PAVE, visit PAVEUSA.org.
Top left: PAVE dogs, Asher, Alicia and Jay. Left: Lt. Nelson works with training a future service dog on how to work with people in wheelchairs. Above: Navy Lieutenant Ken Nelson upon his return from Iraq with several PAVE dogs. Lt. Nelson sponsored a service dog to support his comrades in arms. Photos © Michelle Nelson
Nikki Jardin is a Portland-based freelance writer
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The Dog Park
dilemma
Michelle Blake • Spot Magazine
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n Portland, they’ve grown so much in popularity and numbers that our fascination with them has been spoofed in comedy shows like Portlandia. Dog parks have become a cornerstone of the urban dog-lover’s life, and Americans have fallen in love with playgrounds for their pups. Trainers and behaviorists, however, are less than head-over-heels with them. In Portland, where the City Parks and Recreation Department lists more than 30 off-leash dog parks, veterinary behaviorist Valli Parthasarathy, Phd, DVM says she rarely takes her dogs to any of them. “I do more structured activities, like agility. We do walks in the woods, and they play off leash then.” Parthasarathy practices at Synergy Behavior Solutions and serves as president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. “We sometimes go to the dog park, but not a lot,” she says. “It can be really dicey. Some dogs are not suitable for dog parks. Your dog might be suitable, but then along come other dogs that aren’t.” Talk to anyone who’s spent a fair amount of time at dog parks and they’ll share hair-raising stories of inattentive or abusive humans, surprise poop piles, naughty dogs, and even severely aggressive dogs. It’s a jungle out there, and professionals caution that a happy trip to the park can turn unhappy enough to leave dogs physically or emotionally traumatized. “It’s too unpredictable,” cautions Scott Raymond, MS, CPDTKA, lead trainer at Synergy Behavior Solutions. On the rare occasions he takes his dogs to off-leash parks he too often feels the need to interrupt and redirect risky behaviors in other peoples’ dogs. “If another dog is doing something inappropriate, I’m going to address it; but then I’m doing damage control instead of enjoying the park,” he says.
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“Dogs should have friends, and they should play. And they should play in different places, not just in their home,” says Helix Fairweather, KPA, CTP, who owns Your Dog’s Personal Trainer in Keizer, OR. Still, Fairweather doesn’t recommend dog parks. “There almost always seem to be inappropriate dogs there, with owners who don’t realize they’re inappropriate,” she says. Even without inappropriate dogs or uninformed people, she says the setting itself presents some risks. “Dogs use subtle body signals when they play, and those signals can get lost in a large group and bad things can happen.” So what’s a pet parent to do? These professionals all recommend alternatives to keep dogs safe while they run and tumble with compatible canine friends. Dr. Parthasarathy says, “I recommend that my clients identify the dogs their dogs play well with and have small-scale playgroups.” Raymond agrees. “Meet friends at the dog park during a time when no one else is there. Or when you do meet someone whose dog plays well with yours, ask for that person’s contact information and arrange a play time.” Like Parthasarathy and Raymond, Fairweather is also happy to teach her clients how to assess which dogs are suited to play together. She hosts supervised small-group play sessions
READER SPOTLIGHT Meet
Pepe!
"There almost always seem to be inappropriate dogs there,with owners who don’t realize they’re inappropriate,"
He’s a gentleman with quite a story to tell, and many adventures to share. And share he will, as Spot’s newest blogger, beginning January 2013. Taking a quick break from writing his soon to be published adventures, Pepe wanted to wish everyone
a wonderful holiday season.
Play and Stay with your Best Friend.
in her own backyard, and says many trainers might be willing to arrange small-fee playgroups if their clients ask. No matter the setting, trainers can help you interpret dog behavior and decide when to encourage your pups to keep playing or step in and redirect them.
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Intrigued? Visit the experts’ websites to learn more. Dr. Parthasarathy and Scott Raymond are at Synergy Behavior Solutions in SW Portland at www.synergybehavior.com. Helix Fairweather trains in the Salem, Oregon area, and can be reached at www.helixfairweather.com/index.php. 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 previously-chained dogs.
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We've Been
SHOPPING! Here’s what we love ...
Megan Mahan • Spot Magazine
Boswell Speaks by Richard Grossman Boswell Speaks is a hilarious novel in three volumes by Richard Grossman, written in and based upon the popular twitter feed of the same name. Grossman is tasked with relaying Boswell’s thoughts on all things human and animal, which overlap in funny, unexpected ways. Boswell sees politics in the neighborhood pets, worships TV personalities for their kibble-creating potential, and — with the help of his magical chew toy — endeavors to decipher the mysteries of the universe in his bowl. Whether you have already enjoyed Boswell’s brand of humor in 140-character Twitter installments or are new to his worldview, you’ll appreciate the satirical canine point of view in Boswell Speaks. Boswell Speaks, Volumes 1, 2, and 3, each with author’s introduction and illustrations by Eric Hanson, are available for $.99 each at the Kindle Store, Amazon.com, the NOOK Book Store at barnesandnoble.com, and the iTunes Store at apple.com/itunes.
Megan Mahan • Spot Magazine
Dog-E-Glow
LED Dog Collar and Leash Here in the Northwest
we love our sports teams and our pets! The Dog-E-Glow collar and leash are a great way to show your team pride while make evening walks safer. There are various types of attachable lights on the market, as well as reflective leashes and collars. Dog-E-Glow products are a step up, with built-in LEDs visible up to 1,000 feet. In the short dark days of the weeks ahead you want your dog to be seen. The gear is also cute. Our dog has been wearing a University of Oregon Ducks collar with a six-foot leash. The Collegiate Collection includes the Top 75 NCAA Division I Universities. If you’re not a sports fan, Dog-E-Glow offers other fun patterns as well. The two drawbacks are replacing the batteries (but you start with a 1,000-hour battery life and it comes with extras), and that the collar/leash can’t be submerged in water. Since our dog wants to dive in whenever she sees water, this means I only use the Dog-EGlow at night. I did find that the lights (which can either blink or stay constant) offered better visibility than smaller lights and reflective leashes we’ve used in the past. For those who walk in lower-light conditions, I definitely recommend Dog-E-Glow products for maximizing you and your pet’s visibility . . . and safety.
Megan Mahan lives in Eugene with her boyfriend Jacob, their newly adopted English Lab, Maddie, and many saltwater fish.
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Meet your 2012
Pets and their people entered Spot’s Cover Model Search – Portland during Doggie Palooza in October, boosting PAW Team in the process. Our winner, Emma, graces this month’s cover. All the other beauties who entered are featured here.
Ally Arlo
Akbar & IsA
Asher
Ashleigh, Picasso
& Sasha
Athena Bandit
Bandit Bobo Bear
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Brownie & Bukukachu, FAshaming,
Caravel
Snickers Gara & Thor
Daphne
Charlie Charlie Charity
Dexter Dice
Daxter
Emma 14 Spot Magazine | December 2012
Elmo
Fraggle & Buddy
Fred
Furby Frodo Gideon Gunther Hokulani
Hilda
& Kapono Illy
Izze & Bentley
Java Jack & Milo June
Judge
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Katie Karmin
K.T.
KC & Bowie
Kopper Kuma
Lucy Lou Leroy Max
Manzanita, Bumble & Keeper
Maui Bob 16 Spot Magazine | December 2012
Minnie May Muddy Waters & Gracie
Mischka
Napoleon Nash
Nora & Cocoa
Opie
Oliver Olive & Opal Otter
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Rascal
Peanut Poppie
Raven
Sasha & Pepper
Roxy
Sasha
Sierra Tali
Spike Sunny
Tatum & Lexa 18 Spot Magazine | December 2012
Tucker Tilly
Yankee Willow
Zack
Zoe Zahra Spot would like to thank
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in Milwaukie, OR for providing the doghouse used as the backdrop for this year’s Cover Model Search. The rustic log cabin-style home perfectly set the mood for a cozy holiday theme. A local independently owned pet supply store, Creature Comforts offers a large selection of products for every pet in your home. Friendly and helpful staff is on hand 7 days, and well-behaved pups are welcome. Check them out at 15106 SE McLoughlin Blvd, 503-653-1779.
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RESCUING +HE RESCUERS VCA clinic focuses on working dogs Nikki Jardin • Spot Magazine
One of several, patient working dogs who assisted the presenters
hings were bustling at the VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists (VCA NWVS) facility in Clackamas recently, as it presented a first of its kind training. Service dogs were escorted in and out of hallways while two rooms were filled with police, fire, medical techs and other public service personnel all focused on one thing: how to best care for their K9 officers in case of emergency. While VCA NWVS has offered free animal first aid and CPR classes to the public since 2009, the recent training was the first solely devoted to working dogs serving with first responders, SWAT teams and police and fire departments. The partnership between these agencies and VCA NWVS began when Captain Jeffrey Dana of the Gresham Fire Department contacted the veterinary clinic to request a training for working dogs. While Capt. Dana figured four to eight people might participate, over 60 had registered within hours of the class being posted. VCA NWVS had to cap the class at 40, but will conduct another class in the spring. Heidi Houchen, DVM, Intern Director and Blood Bank Coordinator for VCA NWVS and one of the course presenters, says the level of interest didn’t surprise her given her experience with public service agencies. “These individuals, the EMF’s, the fire, the
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police — they’re passionate about their animals. They want to know the best [forms of treatment] and if they can do more. We feel really honored that they asked us to help them.” Several agencies were represented at last month’s training, including personnel from Salem, Springfield and Vancouver. Dana also appreciates the partnership. “They’ve been really good about working with us. You know, these dogs end up going home with somebody every night, so they become part of the family. We thought, we have to take care of these guys just like we take care of our own.” The intensive four-hour workshop involves lecture and lab time, covering everything from preventative care, triage and bandaging techniques to dealing with issues that come with the territory for fire and police dogs, such as dealing with gunshot wounds in the field, smoke inhalation, and exposure to toxins. “We’ve tried to narrow it down to the working dog and hone it to what they would need,” says Houchen. “What are the real specific hazards of a police/fire or EMS dog and what can you do immediately before you get to
the veterinary clinic.” Such scenarios can include when dogs are called to a methamphetamine lab explosion or the possibility of a dog getting into an illicit narcotic during a search. Melanie Kinne, firefighter and paramedic with the Clackamas Fire Department, says the comprehensive instruction is perfect for this community. “A lot of us are medics, so even though the anatomy is different and there are different applications, the ideas are the same. This training is great for the guys who have SWAT dogs so they can be aware of their dogs and know everything about their animal so that when something is happening, they can isolate what is normal and what isn’t.” Kinne watched a demo of pressure points on a service dog while others crowded in for a closer look. All of the men and women were deeply engaged, stepping up to listen to a heartbeat or pulse through a stethoscope, or trying their hand at CPR on a dummy dog. The medics’ questions were constant, keeping the presenting veterinarians on their toes. When asked to comment on this high level of engagement, Kinne smiled. “That’s the culture of this community; we’re not stand back kind of people,” she says before rejoining the group circled around a demo dog. While the course focuses on working dogs, some departments, like Kinne’s, don’t have a police or fire dog assigned to them. Nonetheless, firefighters and paramedics often come across injured animals in the course of their work, so knowing how to rescue, treat or otherwise deal with an animal is essential. “You should see what it’s like when you go to a fire scene,” says Dr. Houchen. “These guys already have the oxygen masks on the cats; they’re already dealing with burns. They want to learn to do even more before we can get to the site or they can get them to us.” “One of the best parts of this job,” Houchen says, “is whether we’re working with the general population or with people who are highly educated in one specific area, people love their pets and want to help them. The education is my favorite part of the job.” To learn more about free first aid classes offered by VCA NWVS, visit VCASpecialtyVets.com/Northwest Veterinary-Specialists. Photos, top to bottom: 1-2: VCA NWVS Staff demonstrate bandaging techniques. 3: Dr. Heidi Houchen with VCA NWVS teaches how to perform a wellness check. 4: VCA NWVS Staff and paramedic practice CPR on a dummy dog. All photos ©Hanmi Meyer | H2Meyer Photography. 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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DoveLewis Raises More Than $288,000 to Support Local Pets
Over 400 animal lovers packed the house at the Portland Art Museum Nov. 9 to enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions, and the perennial favorite — the Boutiques Unleashed fashion show featuring couture “for both ends of the leash” — and to raise funds for the DoveLewis nonprofit Emergency Animal Hospital. The sold-out event raised over $288,000 for DoveLewis’s Unrestricted Fund, which supports the hospital’s donorfunded community programs, including one of the nation’s largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray, abused and wild animals, and financial assistance for lowincome families. KPTV personalities Kimberly Maus and Wayne Garcia emceed the event, which featured runway celebrities including KGW’s Drew Carney, K103FM’s morning radio personalities Bruce Murdock, John Erickson and Janine Wolf, KOIN’s Jenny Hansson, and The Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Principal Ballerina Alison Roper.
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In total, 22 animals and 26 humans modeled a variety of trendy looks. Delighted guests looked on as dogs, cats and a therapy llama named Rojo strutted in style. Rojo also delighted attendees with an impromptu “kissing station” in the lobby. Guests were provided a carrot slice to put in their mouths, which Rojo exchanged for a smooch. Resulting photos were posted on DoveLewis’ and Rojo’s websites and were widely shared through social media. Following tradition, each year brings a surprise model — this year a six-month-old Nigerian Dwarf Goat named Azazyel. The adorable goat paraded a oneof-a-kind ensemble designed by Lifetime’s Project Runway winner Seth Aaron Henderson. Those unable to attend can still support DoveLewis online at dovelewis.org. For details about future DoveLewis events and workshops, visit dovelewis.org.
Clockwise from Top: Portland’s finest gather for a cocktail reception and silent auction to kick off the evening. © K&K Graphics Style Writer Karen Vitt in Leanna NYC and Deshler with grooming by D’tails. © K&K Graphics. Lifetime’s Project Runway Winner Seth Aaron and Azazyel wearing a custom vest by Seth Aaron. © Erik Schultz. Shannon Gregory in Mabel and Zora and Rojo in LexiDog. © Erik Schultz
“Purr” through the holidays Kathy Covey • Spot Magazine
ust like you, I read the plethora of “how to keep your pet safe during the holiday” tips through the eyes of an experienced pet owner. Of course we all know not to leave burning candles unattended. And to keep breakables out of reach. My ideas on keeping Mack safe through the holidays have changed over the years. When he was young and more active, things were different. Back in the day he would climb the tree; today he gazes as it through mostly blind eyes. Today, Mack can’t jump up on counters to investigate or snack on unattended leftovers. Even the most curious cats can figure out how to lift the foil loosely covering the tempting turkey. Make sure lids are secure. Better yet, put those leftovers in the fridge — or in the hands of happy visitors as they depart — as soon as possible. I have many photos of Mack sleeping under our Christmas tree, looking for all the world like the gift he is. If you have a fresh-cut tree, know the water reservoir can be perceived by your best friend as a new water bowl. Avoid using preservatives that are not pet safe, especially aspirin. If you can find a way to cover the water reservoir completely, that’s best. Mack liked to rub his face along our tree’s lower branches, sometimes nipping at the needles. Oils from a live tree can cause stomach irritation, which can get worse if your cat ingests needles. Like trying to keep your cat off the counters when you’re at work, it may be impossible to keep your cat away from the tree while you’re away. If you notice any nibbling, or if your cat seems to be “off,” a trip to the vet may be a good idea.
Mack enjoying his Xmas tree shelter in 2005. © Kathy Covey pings of the holidays. This year I will purr through the holidays with ease since age has dimmed his curiosity and his ability to get into mischief with ornaments and gifts. Find more of my “keep your pet safe during the holiday” tips at: http://catadoptionteam.org/pdf/Cat_a_Safe_and_Happy_Holiday_ Season.pdf.
Since Mack practically lived under the tree with the presents, I avoided curling ribbon like the plague. Ingesting this bright, festive embellishment can cause serious GI trouble for your cat and is best avoided at all costs (same goes for tinsel on the tree).
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Anubis
Good afternoon! My name is Cindy and, pardon my bravado, but you won’t find a sweeter, gentler kitty than yours truly. It’s true, I’m getting on in years; I recently celebrated my 14th birthday, which means I’ve been around long enough to know all the ins and outs of cohabiting peacefully with humans, and I sure do love you — your pets, your nuzzling, and especially those warm laps! Because of my . . . maturity, I would really love a quiet home to retire in. Doesn’t that sound like yours? I’m waiting for you at the Willamette Humane shelter in Salem. Please come meet me! WillametteHumane.org or 503-585-5900.
Hi, I’m Anubis, and the peeps at CAT call me the Leader of the Band. That’s funny, because I don’t even play music! But I think they mean I’m a confident cat who loves people and being in the thick of things! I really like visiting, and I love playtime so much that I entertain myself a lot. I think other cats are okay, but I’ll do best as your one and only (I’d just as soon pass on dogs altogether). Please meet me at CAT’s adoption center at Tualatin PetSmart, call 503-925-8903 or visit CatAdoptionTeam.org.
Dee Dee
Oh, sweet, DeeDee! This beautiful girl was abandoned with her puppies but she’s playful and full of life. In fact, her friends at WCGHS say she’s even a bit of a diva! She loves toys, fetching, is good on leash and can you say belly rubs? Oh, yeah! She loves da belly rubs! DeeDee isn’t fond of cats and can be dog selective, so will be best as an only girl. She’s been waiting to meet you for nine months now and can’t wait to bring play and loving fun into your home. To meet this wonderful girl, call 360-335-0941 or visit WCGHSociety.org.
Kira
I’m Kira. I was once at a shelter where people didn’t think I would be adopted and almost wound up across the Rainbow Bridge. I’m so happy my friends at WCGHS saw my potential, and now I can’t wait to share my love of life with you! I am super friendly, love to play with toys, I have lots of energy, and I LOVE water! Maybe we can go swimming! I’m only about five, so we will have lots of time together! Sometimes I don’t get along with other dogs, so how about we make it just me and you humans? Please come meet me at West Columbia Gorge Humane — I can’t wait! WCGHumaneSociety.org or 360-335-0941.
Monique
I am Monique, beautiful and unique. Look at this plushy, silver fur — so luxurious! I love to sit on your lap and get brushed — that’s how calm and cuddly I am! I really like things quiet, so a home with older or no kids will be purr-fect for this four-year-old gal. I’m fine with other kitties, as long as they are friendly and sweet too. I’ve been with my friends at Animal Aid for more than a year now, and I so want to go home . . . for the holidays and forever! Call 503-292-6628 or visit AnimalAidPDX.com.
Runner and Ripley
Boisterous black bunnies. That’s the best way to describe us, and they also call us sweet, lovable and cuddly. We are yearold siblings that get along well, have good litter box habits and are a hoot to watch. Ripley, the female, loves to explore, while Runner lives up to his name by tearing around the house with lightening speed. Could your house use some bunny to love? Contact lopbunny88@aol.com.
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Babies in need of forever loving homes.
Squeaky
Hi! Okay, so I got this little voice, hence the name, but you know what? I’ve got a big, fun personality! My foster peeps say I’m the most dog-like cat you’ll ever meet — I will greet you at the door, follow you around, hang out on the couch with you, and even be friendly to your other furry residents — cats AND dogs! Hey, don’t tell anyone but once I even tried to bathe the resident Chihuahua. What can I say, I like everyone! I’m about 10 years old, know about scratching posts, litter boxes, and I’m good to go. What do you say? Come meet me at MCAS! MultCoPets.org or 503-988-7387.
Spotlight on ...
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
Interesting Fact
Several breeds have a small amount of webbing between their toes but the Catahoula’s webbing extends nearly to the end of each toe. The breed was developed in the marshy areas of Louisiana, and the webbing makes this dog a quick swimmer. The Catahoula is also the State Dog of Louisiana.
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Breed Overview Size: Medium - Large Grooming: Minimal Exercise: Demanding Environment:
Appearance
Developed for ability rather than looks, there are some variations in appearance. They are typically short-haired with a long tail and drop ears. They are best known for a blue/gray base coat with black- or liver-colored spots, tan face and legs, and white chest and toes. They are always spotted, but can have just about any coat color pattern. They often have two different-colored eyes.
Must have access to outdoors
Temperament: Workaholic, Loyal
Life Expectancy: 10-14 years
Personality
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is intelligent and energetic. He loves his people and is gentle with younger children. However, the breed is protective and wary of strangers, which may cause problems in a home with many visitors. This protective trait is often not seen until the dog matures, at about age two. Socializing a Catahoula as a puppy is important, but he will still likely be uncomfortable with strangers. To be a balanced pup, the Catahoula needs lots of interaction and mental and physical stimulation. If they are not herding or hunting, activities for which the breed was created, she should have plenty of other work to do. Agility or nose work are good alternatives, as well as plenty of play and a daily hour-long walk or run. Without sufficient exercise this dog will likely exhibit undesirable behaviors such as excessive chewing, barking or digging.
Common Health Problems
Typically a healthy breed, hip dysplasia and deafness are the most common health issues seen.
Featured Adoptable
Barnie is a young Catahoula mix described as sweet and sensitive. At just a year old, he’s at the perfect age to get off on the right paw with training and behavior work, and to give his family many years of devoted love and companionship. Barnie is currently staying with the folks at Marion County Dog Shelter, 3550 Aumsville Hwy SE in Salem. The shelter is open Tues-Sat, 10-5. For more info or to meet Barnie, call 503-588-5366.
Best Match
BARNIE
A Catahoula pet parent should be dog experienced and consistent with training. One who considers him/herself a pushover with dogs will probably not enjoy having a Catahoula, as this dog’s independent and assertive nature may overwhelm. The best match for this breed is an active person who lives in a rural area or who is often outdoors with the dog.
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R unchy little newsbits to chew on ASAP offers free spays/neuters The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland is providing free spay/neutering services to low-income families Dec. 3-7. During the “Jolly St. Snip” program, participating cats will also receive free FVRCP vaccines. There is no limit to the number of cats per family, but clients must live in Clark, Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington Counties. Learn more at ASAPMetro. org/spay-and-save, or call 800-345-SPAY.
It’s all in the eyes The standard of Amy Sacks Eyewear has always been that “buying things should support the things you love,” and the company is now backing that up by donating all corporate profits to The Pixie Project, the Portland animal rescue founded by the company’s namesake. Owned and operated by Ann Sacks, Amy Sacks’s mother, the company recently changed its name to Fetch Eyewear to better reflect its mission to support animal welfare and The Pixie Project by being “a sustainable source of funding . . . to help it continue to grow.” Fetch’s Creative Director Kristen Flemington says, “It’s all one family effort to support animal rescue.” Learn more at FetchEyewear.com.
Workshop focuses on senior pets Ute Luppertz, founder of Pets Point of View, is offering a “Journey of Souls” workshop on Jan. 5 at New Renaissance Bookshop in Portland, OR. “We will explore what kind of inner and outer environment we can create for ourselves and our animals during the time before, during and after their death and how to be emotionally and spiritually present in the process,” says Luppertz. The workshop will use tools including meditation, artwork and animal communication. Learn more at PetsPointofView.vpweb.com.
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Obese Dachshund at center of court battle Obie, the overweight Doxie who has received national attention for his weight loss efforts, is now the focus of a custody battle between Nora Vanatta, the woman who’s provided care and a fitness program for Obie, and Oregon Dachshund Rescue, which wants Obie returned to its custody. Vanatta claims she received Obie from an ODR volunteer with the understanding that she would help Obie shed his excess weight. The rescue contends that proper paperwork was never filed for Vanatta to foster the dog, and that she has used Obie for “sensationalistic promotional value . . . earning money off his public exhibition on national television shows.” An Oct. 29 court ruling has temporarily granted custody to Vanatta, but ODR is seeking further recommendations from an arbitrator. According to Obie’s Facebook page, “Biggest Loser, Doxie Edition,” the dog has lost nearly 18 pounds under Vanatta’s care, with 22 pounds to go to meet his goal.
Universal Cycles to donate $10 K to FCCO Universal Cycles, a Portland-based bicycle retail company, has pledged to donate $10,000 to the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon if the rescue can raise $20,000 by the end of the year. FCCO’s mission is to improve the welfare of feral and stray cats through spay/neuter programs and education. To date, the coalition has helped nearly 60,000 cats by encouraging communities to trap feral cat colonies for spaying and neutering. To learn more about the campaign or helping FCCO directly, visit FeralCats.com.
ASPCA announces 2012 Dog of the Year
Cat loses senate bid, wins for rescues
The recipient of this year’s ASPCA Humane Award in the Dog category is Fiona, an 11-year-old Poodle mix who was abandoned in a Los Angeles trash heap. Fiona was blind in both eyes and suffering from neglect, but found love and care with the group Hope For Paws, who nursed her back to health. A YouTube video campaign brought Fiona’s story to over 5.5 million viewers, which helped raise funds for her vet bills and subsequent surgery to restore her vision. Fiona is now in a loving forever home. Learn about the other Humane Award winners at ASPCA.org. See the amazing video of Fiona being rescued and transformed from a heartbreaking mess to a healthy bundle of joy whose antics will make you LOL at blog.ASPCA.org/content/2012-humane-awards-announced.
Hank, the Virginia cat who ran for his state’s senate seat, may have lost his election campaign Nov. 6, but he achieved a record-breaking number of write-in votes. According to Hank’s Facebook page, with 99 percent of the precincts reporting, the Maine Coon garnered 6,832 votes, making him the third most popular candidate in his state. While he fell behind Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine, who eventually won the seat, Hank’s campaign manager Matthew O’Leary is pleased with the result of Hank’s work in this campaign. The now-famous feline not only received national and international acclaim, but also generated over $16,000 in contributions, all of which will go to animal rescue organizations.
National nonprofit helps domestic violence victims and their pets The California-based RedRover animal advocacy organization is bringing attention to the connection between animal abuse and family violence by offering aid to victims through the RedRover relief program. Funds provide help with veterinary care and boarding for those wanting to leave abusive situations without leaving their pets behind. RedRover President and CEO Nicole Forsyth says many domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations out of concern for their pets. He says the financial support “makes it possible for victims to safely escape, reassured that their pets are protected.” As a result of the awareness campaign, applications for assistance have risen 70 percent in the last year. Learn more at RedRover.org/domestic.
Military working dogs honored The first national monument for military working dogs and their handlers will be unveiled at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California Jan. 1. The monument will then travel to its final destination at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where many working dog teams are trained. The monument was sculpted by Paula Slater, and depicts a military handler along with a Doberman, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Belgian Malinois. John Burnam, a veteran dog handler who served with the Army’s 44th Scout Dog Platoon in Vietnam, began pursuing funding and legislation for the monument in 2004 as a way to honor dogs of war. “I wanted to give something back to these animals that have done so much and asked for so little.” Learn more at JBMF.us.
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Happening THIS Month •FIX YOUR CAT FOR FREE Dec. 3-7 during Jolly St. Snip. Qualifying low-income cat lovers can have their favorite felines spayed and neutered for free at one of five locations in the metro area. Details ASAPmetro.org/Spay-and-Save.
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10-3 • SANDY — CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER at Dowling
5:30-7pm • SALEM — VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at
11-4 • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS — SANTA CLAWS PET PHOTOS
Road Nursery. You pick, they’ll help cut. Six acres of Noble Firs 4-20 feet. Free hot chocolate, dogs on leash welcome. All trees $10 today and tomorrow. All proceeds benefit My Way Home Dog Rescue.
Willamette Humane. Drop-ins welcome. WillametteHumane.org.
at PetSmart locations. Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa for $9.95 with PetPerks card and CAT will receive $5 of every purchase. Continues Sun. Dec. 9.
10-3 • VANCOUVER — FIDO
8 Happy HANUKKAH!
mane. Interactive and informative workshop on how dogs communicate. $30/person, 45/couple. RSVP/ Details OregonHumane.org.
3-5pm • PORTLAND — FIGHT, FLIGHT OR PLAY workshop at
9am • LAKE OSWEGO — TEST DRIVE A DOG with the Red Lizard
ADOPTION OUTREACH all weekend during America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar at the Expo Center.
8am • PORTLAND — PET NUTRITION & NEWS on KPAM Radio. Every Saturday on 860 AM. Chip Sammons gives tips to help your pets live healthy, happy lives.
9-4 • PORTLAND — SANTA CLAWS AND KITTY PAWS CAT SHOW at the Lloyd Center Doubletree. Over 200 top show cats and feline-related vendors. CAT will have adoptables on hand and be showcased in the household pet competition. Admission $4; $1 goes to the CAT food bank. Continues Sunday, Dec. 2. Details CatAdoptionTeam. org.
1:15-2pm • PORTLAND — PUPPY ROMP at Oregon Humane.
some fun and get your pet’s holiday photo taken with Santa. $10 for framed 4x6 print or digital photo; additional copies $5. Proceeds benefit Animal Aid. Continues Saturday Dec. 8. Details AnimalAidPDX.org.
10-6 • PORTLAND — OHS
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2-4pm • PORTLAND — SANTA PAWS PARTY at Hotel Monaco.
Friend Doggy Daycare. Interactive class educates pet parents and care givers how to react in an emergency. $35; RSVP to 360-991-5716 or adogsbff@gmail.
area Godfather’s Pizza locations. Donated cat food will stock the CAT food bank; dog food will stock FIDO in Clackamas; human food will be distributed to homeless shelters and church groups.
7pm • PORTLAND — SERVICE Church. Annual celebration of the human/ animal bond and candlelighting ceremony dedicated to beloved friends no longer with us. Free; service animals permitted. Details DoveLewis.org.
FIRST AID CLASS at A Dog’s Best
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Oregon Humane. Learn why dogs sometimes fight, run away and other times play. $30 person/$35 couple. Humans only; leave pets at home. RSVP OregonHumane.org.
2 8-2 • PORTLAND — PAW TEAM VET CLINIC at 2700 NW Front Ave. Help for those on gov’t assistance or experiencing homelessness. Details PortlandAnimalWelfareTeam.org.
Running Club at the LO Petco. Volunteers from MCAS transport adoptables who could benefit from a little exercise. Great opportunity for people seeking a walking/running buddy. Details RedLizardRunning.com.
10-3 • SANDY — CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER at Dowling Road Nursery. You pick, they’ll help cut. Six acres of Noble Firs 4-20 feet. Free hot chocolate, dogs on leash welcome. All trees $10 today and tomorrow. All proceeds benefit My Way Home Dog Rescue.
Socializing puppy while young can prevent behavioral problems later. OHS trainers are on hand to answer questions. Free; donations accepted. Details OregonHumane.org.
Holiday party for people and pets. Pose with Santa for a photo, make a dog cookie or shop at the toy bar. Donations and proceeds benefit OHS. Festivities continue Sunday.
3-5pm • PORTLAND — CANINE BODY LANGUAGE at Oregon Hu-
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CAT FOOD BANK IS OPEN, providing cat food for those in financial need. Located at CAT’s shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr.
Noon-3 • TIGARD — FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE. Meet sweet adoptables and their Rabbit Advocates. Info about care & adoption, plus light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). Details AdoptARabbit.org.
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Help your dog improve his/her socialization skills in a supervised playgroup. $25/session. RSVP (required) to 503-585-5900 x326.
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High-quality food for those who need help feeding their pet(s). Call 503-939-7555 for details before going. Details ThePongoFund.org
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ADOPTION OUTREACH Meet the knowledgeable folks at BAPBR and sweet Adopt-A-Bulls and Not-ABulls ready to meet their forever families.
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Noon-4 • SALEM — SANTA CLAUS
FOR THE CAUSE at Willamette Humane. Holiday pet portraits for the whole family by Troutman Photography $25 & up. A portion of proceeds benefit WHS. Details TroutmanPhoto.com.
3-4:30pm • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Create a memento and spend time in good company. Free; RSVP to DoveLewis.org.
14 7-9pm • PORTLAND — BLACK AND WHITE BALL FASHION SHOW. The Alexeisia’s Center for Arts 3rd annual event benefiting OHS. Enjoy refreshments and appetizers. Tickets $10. Details and purchase tickets OregonHumane.org.
15 11-4pm • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS — LAST CHANCE FOR SANTA CLAWS PET PHOTOS at PetSmart
locations. Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa for $9.95 with PetPerks card and CAT will receive $5 of every purchase. Continues Sun. Dec.16.
12:30-1:30pm • PORTLAND — PROBLEM POOCH CLASS at OHS. Great for new or soon-to-be pet parents and those who just want to know what makes Fido tick. Free; please leave pets at home. Details OregonHumane.org.
ANIMAL AID PORTLAND
FELINE ADOPTION OUTREACH
SATURDAYS Noon-4pm 5335 SW 42nd
Oregon Humane Society PORTLAND
DECEMBER TRAINING CLASSES Various training classes all month long. Details OregonHumane.org.
11-5 • CLACKAMAS — CAT ADOPTIONS AT CLACKAMAS COUNTY DOG SERVICES. CAT is excited about this new adoption partnership with CCDS. All adult cats 50% off.
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BANK is open for dog owners in financial need. Food distributed first come, first served. Firsttime visitors must complete an application and provide proof of eligibility. Details Fido-Clackamas.org/dog-food-bank.
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31 4-7pm • GRESHAM — 1ST ANNUAL
NEW YEAR’S EVE SOCIAL GATHERING & ART SALE at the Gresham Rotary, 718 N. Main. Proceeds support Gresham PawWalk, a 2-mile loop off-leash park and public dog training course. 150 original oil paintings and prints on sale. Tickets $50/person, $80/couple. Details 503-618-1020.
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Jan. 5
aura Jenkins and her dog Milo were at DoveLewis recently, where Milo was contributing to the DoveLewis blood bank. While in the waiting room, Jenkins saw Milo’s happy mug staring at her from the cover of the September issue of Spot! While most covers are planned, Milo’s appearance resulted from a random (and fabulous) photo taken during DoveLewis’s Dogtoberfest event in September. Delighted and surprised about her cover boy, Jenkins jumped on Facebook to share the news. The Spot crew happened upon her post, and got in touch. Because Milo’s photo came from an event gallery, Spot had no identification or contact info for Milo’s family. That meant he didn’t receive a customary “Cover Model 411” profile. After seeing her boy on the cover and posting the fun, enabling Spot to reach her, Jenkins provided the following story about her special guy: Milo is a great boy. He will be eight in January, and according to where we got him, he’s a Lab-Pit Bull mix. He lives in McMinnville with Roxy, a
Siberian Husky-German Shepherd who’s almost six, and four cats (who frequently show him who’s boss), along with my husband and I and our two boys, ages four and six. Milo loves to hang out with his people. He will follow either me or my husband from room to room, especially at night. When we’re ready for bed he gets up and goes to bed too. He has his own ottoman in our room that he sleeps on. He has been donating blood (along with Roxy) for about three years now. He isn’t a fan of lying on his side, but once he’s there he calmly waits for the treats he gets from Jill once he’s done. We adopted Milo from the Yamhill County Dog Control. Shortly after we got him he got sick, so we brought him back for his free checkup and discovered he had Parvo. It was difficult, and we came close to losing him, but with frequent checkups and keeping him home with us he pulled through and is now a happy boy.
Laura Jenkins, McMinnville, Oregon
JOURNEY OF SOULS WORKSHOP at New Renaissance Bookshop in Portland.
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