Spot Magazine - 2017 Top Dog Directory

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The TOP DOGS in the Biz by popular vote

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+ BEST in the Biz Agility / Sport Program Animal Rescue Group Apparel Attorney / Animal Law Bakery Boarding – Cat Boarding/Daycare – Dog Cremation / Memorial Dog Wash Event Food Food Consultant Food – Pet-friendly Pub/Restaurant Gear Grooming – Cat Grooming – Dog Grooming – Mobile Hotel – Pet-Friendly Innovative Programming in Animal Welfare Pet Sitter / Walker Photography Playgroups / Spaces Rescue Rockstar Retail – Neighborhood Pet Supply Retail – Pet Supply Chain Shelter – Large Training / Behavior Services – Individual Training / Behavior Services – Company

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Cat – Medical Emergency Veterinary Hospital End of Life Services Exotic – Medical Holistic Practitioner Home Veterinary Services Rehab / Sports Medicine Specialty Veterinary Practice Veterinarian Veterinary Practice

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Enjoy water, treats, a pet walk and of course cleanup stations.

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Introducing your 2017 Top Dog Award winners!

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The Top Dog Awards are entirely voter driven. Nominees are written in by each individual voter, and the vote count is a painstaking process including elimination of duplicates, if any, for a true and accurate count of voters and their votes.

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his past fall, more than 2000 NW pet lovers voted for their favorite businesses in everything pet in 38 categories. Your 1st Place winners are profiled inside, with 2nd and 3rd Place winners listed; Top 10 winners in all categories can be found at spotmagazine.net.

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And here they are! The BEST pet and pet-friendly businesses in the Northwest according to you and your fellow pet lovers. Thank you for voting! Watch for Top Dog clings on the windows of winners around town, and please applaud their success!

We also thank the businesses who made possible this year’s Top Dog Awards and 2017 BEST in the BIZ Directory. You’ll find their ads inside — please support them!

Like a referral from a trusted friend, these pages celebrate the BEST pet businesses in the Northwest this year according to NW pet lovers. If you’ve picked up a copy with a few outer pages of Spot, just peel them off after reading (please recycle!), and store the Directory in a handy place for easy reference. And please share!

When you need great pet goods and services, there’s nothing better than getting a referral from more than 2000 of your closest pet-loving friends!

Cover Model 411 NAME: Pikku (means little in Finnish, his mom is of Finnish decent)

AGE / BREED: 9-yearold Pug

PACK: Pikku’s family are Salome and Richard, and his friends are all the neighborhood dogs.

STOMPING GROUNDS: He lives in Hubbard, Oregon

LOVES/DOESN’T LOVE: Pikku loves to travel! He has traveled around Oregon and the US, and loves to hop in the car and go anywhere. He also loves his Teddy Bear that he has had for a very long time — he proudly carries it around and shows it to everyone he meets.

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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY A Dog’s Best Friend Daycare, Sleepovers, Spa .................. D9

Greenhill Humane Society ......................................... 2

Animal Allergy and Ear Clinic ....................................... D24

Halsey East Animal Clinic ....................................... D23

At-Home Vet .......................... D27 Back on Track ................... 4, D23

Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital ................................. D25

Beaverton Toyota .................. D3

Idyllic Beach House ................. 4

Bennington Properties .... D15

Lamm Photography ......... D17

Bethany Family Pet Clinic ....................................... D20

McMenamins Pet-Friendly Hotels ..................................... D14

Bi-Mart ................................. 8, D28

Mittens Motel ............................. 4

Craft-A-Frame ............................. 8

Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital ................................. D21

Dignified Pet Services ......................... D10-11 DoveLewis .............................. D22 Fences For Fido .................... D16 Frontier Veterinary Hospital ....................................... 2 Furever Family Pet Services ................................. D17 Good Neighbor Vet ............. D5

Oregon Humane Society Doggie Dash ...................... D19 Pearl Animal Hospital ....... D26 Petstop Dog Walking ............. 4 Veterinary Anesthesia Specialists ............................ D26 Westover Inns ......................... D2

HEY! I feel good!

Good Neighbor Vet offers affordable and friendly vet care — conveniently in your neighborhood!

Routine preventive care is the foundation to lifelong pet health.

It's never too late to start, and it's never been so easy.

Save TIME and MONEY with Good Neighbor Vet Pampered Pooch $49

Window Watcher $38

**exam, dapp, bordetella, round & hook dewormer**

**exam, fvrcp, round & hook dewormer**

Outdoor Adventurer $59

Outdoor socialite $49

Mostly indoors — occasionally comes in contact with unknown dogs, visits pet groomer, doggy daycare, or boarding facility

Spends some time outdoors — may come in contact with unknown dogs — can be spotted at the dog park or lake from time to time **exam, dapp, bordetella, lepto, round & hook dewormer**

Strictly indoors — never comes into contact with other cats — sits in the window for hours at a time watching the world go by

Spends some time outdoors — may come in contact with unknown cats — enjoys backyard stakeouts or neighborhood walkabouts **exam, fvrcp, leukemia, round & hook dewormer**

Good Neighbor Vet Fast, Friendly, Affordable, Convenient 888-234-1350 • GoodNeighborVet.com

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THE BEST IN THE PET BIZ 2017 AGILITY / SPORT PROGRAM • ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP • APPAREL

AGILITY / SPORT PROGRAM TOP DOG

Paws Aquatics

Proprietor: Diane Kunkle CVT CCRP 12897 SW Vernie Ave Milwaukie • 971-244-2227 pawsaquatics.com | Est. 2009

PAWS Rehab (Paws Aquatics Water Sports & Rehab)

Proprietors: Diane Kunkle CVT CCRP and Julie Thomas PhD 1800 NE 25th Ave Suite 17 Hillsboro • 503-640-4007 pawsrehab.net | Est. 2015 Philosophy/Mission: Our

mission is twofold: our first focus is to utilize the latest advancements in canine swim rehabilitation, striving to help with a speedy recovery from injury or accident, reduce pain and increase mobility. Our second focus is to provide a variety of canine swimming options for exercise and fun. We are committed to providing affordable quality services to our clients while contributing to overall health and well-being. Our combination of unique and compassionate services allows us to help maximize the dog’s performance, and improve the quality and longevity of his/her life.

Claim to fame: The pool at PAWS Aquatics is used primarily for therapy and recreational swimming. PAWS Rehab has become the most comprehensive canine aquatic center in the Northwest, with an Underwater Treadmill, two pools for therapy, exercise and fun, and a therapeutic exercise area. PAWS Rehab is one of three indoor dock diving training and competition facilities in the US. Our clients have said, “This is much better than Christmas!”

Community Involvement: We actively support organizations such as Chase Away K9 Cancer and Golden Bond Rescue. PAWS Rehab is a member of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. Swim sessions are donated for the Hillsboro Police Dept K9 Unit. Our pools are also used for Water Rescue training of Newfoundlands and Portuguese Water Dogs, and canine sports teams such as Agility, Flyball and Nose Work.

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Sit Stay Fit

7100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland 971-533-3587 • SitStayFit.com

Columbia Agility Team

Portland OR, Vancouver • Columbiaagility.org 

PLAY So many ways to learn and have fun!

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animal rescue group Family Dogs TOP New Life Shelter DOG 9101 SE Stanley Ave Portland 503-327-4911 • familydogsnewlife.org | Est. 2004 Philosophy/Mission: Family Dogs New Life is a no-kill dog shelter devoted to rescuing needy dogs of all breeds, ages and backgrounds. We believe that all dogs deserve a second chance at a new life — it’s not about being perfect, it’s about being perfect for one another.

Claim to Fame: Our Piteos! Adorable videos featuring adoptable Pit Bulls.

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Pixie Project

510 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland 503-542-3433 • Pixieproject.org

Wigglin Home Boxer Rescue

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apparel Ruffwear TOP Performance Dog Gear DOG Proprietor: Patrick Kruse 2843 Lolo Drive Bend • 888-783-3932 ruffwear.com | Est. 1994 Mission: Ruffwear’s mission is to build performance dog gear to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions.

Claim to fame: Ruffwear Performance Dog Gear™ combines technology, quality, fit, function, and safety to facilitate its belief that every dog is an explorer.

Community Involvement: Ruffwear is committed to enhancing the lives of all dogs and their human companions through relationships with Best Friends Animal Society and The Conservation Alliance.

Through its Ruff Adventure Dog adoption program with Best Friends, Ruffwear covers the cost of adoption fees and travel expenses for newly adopted dogs from their Kanab, Utah Sanctuary, as well as a new Ruffwear collar and leash to go home with. To date, 50 dogs have been placed in their forever homes through the program. By protecting wild places for their habitat and recreation values through membership in The Conservation Alliance, Ruffwear works to ensure there are plenty of wild, open spaces for dogs and their humans to enjoy together.

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hip hound

610 NW 23rd Ave Portland • 503-841-5410 • hiphoundshop.com

green dog pet supply

Emily Davidsohn TOP Oregon Humane Society – DOG Investigations Department 1067 NE Columbia Blvd Portland 503-285-7722 oregonhumane.org | Est. 1868

Signature Service: We started making dog treats in 2007 as a nonprofit to raise money to build a dog park in Gresham, OR. Once that was done in 2009, I started Kiss My Biscuit because of the huge demand for healthy treats.

My customers are family and you always want to feed your family the very best! We continue to provide the very best all natural dog treats using as many local ingredients as possible.

Some recipes were developed based on the needs of customers.

Claim to Fame: Grain Free All Natural Dog Treats, using only 3 ingredients and lots of LOVE

Philosophy/Mission: To foster

Community Support: We continue to support many local rescues with donations for raffles, collecting dog food items for food pantries, and posting healthy natural tips and information on our Facebook page.

an environment of respect, responsibility and compassion for all animals through education, legislation and leadership. To care for the homeless, to defend the abused, and to fight with unrelenting diligence for recognition of the integrity of all animals.

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Claim to Fame/Signature Service: The OHS Investigations Department is the only law enforcement agency in the state to employ Humane Special Agents who are commissioned by the Superintendent of State Police to enforce Oregon’s animal cruelty laws. As the attorney for the Investigations Department, it is Emily’s job to advise the agents in the field and compile the evidence that the department submits in their criminal cases. Her familiarity with the laws and the evidentiary issues unique to animal cases has made her a resource to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies across the state. In an effort to improve Oregon’s animal protection laws, Emily plays an active role during the legislative session each year. The Animal Legal Defense Fund continually ranks Oregon in the top five states with the strongest animal protection laws, and Emily is committed to keeping it there.

Community Involvement: Emily volunteers for Family Dogs New Life.

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4327 NE Fremont Portland • 503-528-1800 • greendogpetsupply.com

Attorney/Animal Law

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Kiss My Biscuit TOP Bonnie Mitchell DOG 503-522-8846 • bonnie@kissmybiscuit.com

Geordie Duckler The Animal Law Practice

9397 SW Locust St Tigard • 503-546-8052 • Animallawpractice.com

Animal Legal Defense Fund

919 SW Taylor St # 400 Portland • 503-231-1602 ALDF is not a consumer law firm.

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Battleground Barkery

barkery@battlegroundps.org • 360-600-7026 • bgbarkery.com

Twinkie’s Tarts du Jour Dog Bakery

LexiDog • 6100 SW Macadam Portland • 503-245-4363

Boarding – Cat TOP Meowhaus DOG 5244 NE Sandy Blvd Portland

503-281-0222 • Meowhaus.biz

Philosophy/Mission: Meowhaus is an overnight hotel and day spa catering exclusively to cats. We believe an enriching environment makes a happy cat, and a clean coat makes a healthy cat.

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: Meowhaus has 27 luxury suites, each offering a private view of an indoor aviary for bird watching, a catwalk, sky box, climbing perches or ramps, and plush memory-foam beds with a mouse toy on every pillow!

Our feline guests also receive time outside their suites each day to play and be loved on. It is our hope to make each guest feel at home while away from home. Meowhaus also offers full spa and grooming services and has a Veterinary Technician on staff to tend to any medical conditions.

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Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital

14831 SW Teal Blvd Beaverton • 503-579-3300 murrayhillvethospital.com

Bethany Family Pet Clinic

15166 NW Central Dr Portland • 503-614-9061 bethanyfamilypetclinic.com

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Boarding/ Daycare – Dog A Dog’s Best Friend TOP Doggy Daycare DOG Proprietors: Anne Nipp and Jaime Ross 2 locations in Vancouver 316 SE Hearthwood Blvd • 4601 NE 78th Street 360-737-6439 • adogsbff@gmail.com www.adogsbffdaycare.com | Est. 11/11/2011 Philosophy/Mission: To care for your dog’s body, mind, and spirit. We want to be your dog’s best friend & advocate, whether it is for a day of play in our structured play groups, a visit to our spa, training for general obedience or dilemma consultant based training, or for overnight(s). Our activities are designed to create a positive, fun, safe, educational experience for your dog.

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: Our TEAM which is led by

Signature Service: “The compassion with which we care for the families we are privileged to serve.”

Claim to Fame: The annual Service of Remembrance held the first Thursday of each December to honor pet companions who have been lost.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: Dignified Pet Services is active in giving back to the community, from helping support nonprofits to sponsoring Art Workshops with DoveLewis for families who have experienced a loss. Dignified also presents “People in the Neighborhood,” a personality series supporting connection among NW pet parents and professionals.

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Family Animal Services

17819 NE Riverside Pkwy Portland • 503-665-8300 familyanimalservices.org

Peaceful Paws (Vancouver, WA)

6303 E 18th St St B Vancouver • 360-213-0323 peacefulpawscremation.com

our Dog Dilemma/Trainer is committed to ALWAYS be the BEST that they can be! They participate in ongoing training provided by internationally celebrated “Dog Gurus” programs for Off-Leash Playgroups, and individual training by our Trainer. The TEAM’S goal is to know your dog and celebrate his/her uniqueness. This individual focus helps your dog achieve the best experience possible, whether in the spa, daycare, training, or overnight(s). Our TEAM makes your dog a priority!

Dog Wash

Community Involvement, Special Notes: A Dog’s Best Friend

Philosophy/Mission: We

is committed to give back to our community that we have the privilege to live and operate in everyday. We have identified 3 organizations; Gardner School, SW Washington Humane Society and Share. A Dog’s Best Friend supports these organizations financially, as well as with volunteer hours.

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1828 NW Raleigh St Portland • 503-208-2366 • sniffdoghotel.com

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4905 NE 42nd Ave Portland • 503-327-8877 • doggybusiness.net

Sniff Dog Hotel Doggy Business

Cremation/Memorial TOP DOG

Dignified Pet Services

Proprietors: Michael Remsing & Randy Tjaden 8976 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd Tualatin 503-885-2211 ∙ DignifiedPetServices.com | Est. Oct 2000

Philosophy/Mission: Dignified Pet Services is dedicated to providing high-quality aftercare for pet companions. Michael and Randy believe that people who lose a pet companion deserve the same care and compassion as those who experience a human loss.

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Muddy Paws DIY Dog Wash

Proprietors: Karen des and Mary Goetz 13501 NE 84th Street Ste 101 Vancouver 360-254-WASH (9274) • muddypawsdogwash@qwestoffice.net muddypawswDIYdogwash.com | Est. 2010

wanted to create a dog wash that focused solely on the self-service concept, and to maintain a clean and calming environment for pets and their humans. Not only have we achieved that and maintained our ideal environment for 6 years, we are proud that we have also been able to create first-time jobs for local youth who love animals. We have also created an environment where customers interact with each other as well as our staff, sharing ideas and tips about the care of their dogs; needless to say we have learned a lot from our customers!

Signature Service: Everybody loves our 5 hydraulic tubs and tables that are easy on the back and knees, and our shampoo system that blends the shampoo and water together for a quick, easy wash.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: We are a drop off site for AniMeals in Clark County. We support Humane Society for SW Washington, Second Chance Companions, Fences For Fido, and DogPaw. We also donate to various school and community groups for auctions or to support youth activities.

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Beauty for the Beast

3832 NE Sandy Blvd Portland 503-288-5280 • Beautyforthebeast.com

Hair of the Dog

1211 NE Alberta S Portland • 503-284-9274

Food

TOP Doggie Dash (OHS) DOG May 13, 2017 • Benefits Oregon Humane Society

TOP DOG

503-285-7722 | OregonHumane.org/DoggieDash

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: The Oregon Humane Society Doggie Dash is the largest dog walk event on the West Coast.

Thousands of participants enjoy a self-paced walk/run through a car-free downtown Portland. On Waterfront Park, the center of festivities literally goes to the dogs, with a pancake breakfast for participants, contests for canines, live music, vendors, food and more. This year is the 30th anniversary of the OHS Doggie Dash. We will be celebrating ‘80s style of helping OHS save even more lives. It’s going to be, like totally, tubular!

Special Notes: The Doggie Dash is the annual fundraiser for the Oregon Humane Society.

Bark in the Park (Greenhill)

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Benefits Greenhill Humane Society • 541-689-1503 • green-hill.org

Philosophy/Mission: Biologically appropriate dog and cat foods from fresh regional ingredients that are never outsourced.

Signature Product: The Biologically Appropriate™ philosophy represents a new class of pet foods, designed to nourish dogs and cats in keeping with their evolutionary adaptation to meat and protein-rich diets.

Community Involvement: Corporate support of over 30 rescues and shelters in the area. They also contribute to the Morinville community in many ways, including supporting the Morinville Festival Society and the MCHS basketball teams.

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Corgi Walk in the Pearl

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800-919-2833 • bluebuffalo.com

Strut Your Mutt

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Champion Pet Foods LLP • 780- 784-0300 • championpetfoods.com

Benefits CRPWCC Corgi Rescue & OHS • 503-227-2187 • corgiwalk.com

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Champion Petfoods LP

Proprietors: Bedford Capital, Tim Bowman CEO & President: Frank Burdzy Edmonton, Alberta Canada • 780- 784-0300 ChampionPetFoods.com | Est. 1985

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Caring for your dog’s body, mind, and spirit.

We believe that dogs need to be with other dogs. They love their humans, but dogs definitely benefit from healthy play with each other. We are committed to understanding group dog behavior and educating all our staff on safe and humane management techniques. We are proud members of The Dog Gurus, the best educational resource available on off-leash dog play, and have taken their Dog Play Safety Pledge as our commitment to keeping your dog safe.

• Climate-Controlled Facilities

• Sleepovers (Boarding)

• Safe, Sequestered Play Spaces

• Expert Grooming & Pet Spa Services (cage-free grooming)

• Indoor & Outdoor Playground Fun • State-of-the-Art Web Cams on Our Website

www.adogsbffdaycare.com •

• Weekend and Extended Hours at our Eastside Location

Eastside 360.737.6439

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While our pets leave us all too soon They live in our hearts forever We are here to provide your pet companion with the dignity and respect that they deserve in their final farewell. We also strive to provide peace of mind to a cherished pet companion’s family, and to assist you in meeting the memorial needs to honor your pet. Whether you experience the loss of a dog, cat, horse, rabbit, or otherwise, we provide a dignified cremation process and extensive list of memorial options.

After 16 years of valued relationships and support from our pet-loving community, we want to express our gratitude by providing convenience to families and veterinary professionals. We have recently added to our long-standing Tualatin pet funeral home by opening our second pet funeral home in Milwaukie. We welcome families and professionals to visit either location, get acquainted, and tour our facilities.

Understanding that the greatest final gift is allowing your pet to pass in the ease and comfort of home surrounded by love, we have teamed up with a local group of veterinarians to offer In-Home euthanasia services. We provide these services with compassion for which Dignified Pet Services is known and trusted, with skilled doctors and staff known for ensuring this time is gentle, and as stress-free as possible.

We look forward to providing continual care and support to our wonderful pet-loving community.

DignifiedPetServices.com

Tualatin • (503) 885-2211 8976 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd

Now providing In-Home Euthanasia services and a second Milwaukie location • Available 24/7 • Witness Cremation available • Equine/Large Animal Cremation available • Tours are welcomed • Memorials & Urns

• Dignified Pet Euthanasia, In-Home Euthanasia services • Serving families in the Portland/Salem/ Vancouver Metro area and surrounding communities • Family Comfort Room • Two Portland area locations

For those who deal with our Friends the Animals, we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.

— Albert Schweitzer

Milwaukie • (503) 783-6115 4080 SE International Way, Suite B109

info@DignifiedPetServices.com

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Food Consultant TOP DOG

Green Dog Pet Supply

Proprietors: Mike and Christine Mallar 4327 NE Fremont Portland • 503-528-1800 Greendogpetsupply.com | Est. 2004

Green Dog Pet Supply was the first pet supply in the nation to specialize in environmentally friendly supplies and gifts for dogs, cats and their people. They strive to make it easy to find fantastic products while also making good choices for the environment. They are also committed to helping pets live long healthy lives through excellent nutrition and holistic support. Their feeling of connection with and responsibility to their customers and community goes to the core of how they conduct business. They plan, sponsor, and participate in neighborhood events, and donate substantial goods and services to local animal and environmental nonprofits, including food drives for the Pongo Fund (11,500lb of food raised last year; this year’s final is pending), and to Meals on Wheels for seniors to feed their pets, plus various small pet rescues.

The folks at Green Dog say: “Thank You! to our loyal fans and customers who voted for us. We are also deeply grateful to Spot Magazine for their commitment to local businesses, supporting them by highlighting them in this way. We are delighted their readers chose us as “Top Dog” winners in these categories!”

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Balanced By Nature Heather McFarlane

503-309-6673 • balancedbynaturepdx.com

Meat for Cats & Dog

2205 E Burnside St Portland 503-236-6971 • meatforcatsanddogs.com

Food – Pet-friendly Pub/Restaurant TOP DOG

Tin Shed Garden Café

Proprietors: Janette Kaden & Christie Griffen 1438 NE Alberta St Portland 503-288-6966 • tinshedgardencafe.com tinshedgardencafe@gmail.com | Est. 2002

Mission: To prepare responsibly grown and tasty food and have authentic interactions with guests while striving to take thoughtful care of employees and contribute to a sustainable and thriving community.

Claim to Fame: Being featured on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. Most all of Tin Shed’s product is locally sourced and prepared in-house.

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Community Involvement: Janette is the founder of the Urban Farm Collective, which turns unused city lots into thriving gardens for the community.

Tin Shed’s focus is to support local schools and animal organizations. They sell doggie bandannas, and proceeds have supported the Oregon Humane Society, Fences For Fido, and Lovers Not Fighters Pit Bull Rescue, to name a few.

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Lucky Lab

Hawthorne, Public House • Capitol Hwy, Beer Hall • Quimby luckylab.com

Bethany Public House

4840 NW Bethany Blvd Portland 971-371-2954 • bethanypublichouse.com

Gear Ruffwear TOP Performance Dog Gear DOG Proprietor: Patrick Kruse 2843 Lolo Drive Bend • 888-783-3932 ruffwear.com | Est. 1994 Mission: Ruffwear’s mission is to build performance dog gear to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions.

Claim to fame: Ruffwear Performance Dog Gear™ combines technology, quality, fit, function, and safety to facilitate its belief that every dog is an explorer.

Community Involvement: Ruffwear is committed to enhancing the lives of all dogs and their human companions through relationships with Best Friends Animal Society and The Conservation Alliance.

Through its Ruff Adventure Dog adoption program with Best Friends, Ruffwear covers the cost of adoption fees and travel expenses for newly adopted dogs from their Kanab, Utah Sanctuary, as well as a new Ruffwear collar and leash to go home with. To date, 50 dogs have been placed in their forever homes through the program. By protecting wild places for their habitat and recreation values through membership in The Conservation Alliance, Ruffwear works to ensure there are plenty of wild, open spaces for dogs and their humans to enjoy together.

Green Dog Pet Supply

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4327 NE Fremont Portland • 503-528-1800 • greendogpetsupply.com

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2215 NW Quimby St Portland • 503-318-8066 • cycledog.com

Cycle Dog

Murrayhill TOP Veterinary DOG Hospital

Hospital Director Laird Goodman 14831 SW Teal Blvd Beaverton • 503-579-3300 Murrayhillvethospital.com | Est. 1991

Philosophy/Mission: The veterinarians and team of Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital believe pets are integral members of the family, positively enriching our day to day lives. They seek to deepen this human-animal bond through exemplary care which preserves and enhances your pet’s comfort, health and happiness.

As a partner in your pet’s well-being, they practice a standard of health care founded on compassion and a deep commitment to providing local pet owners with exceptional customer service.

Signature Service: Murrayhill’s outstanding groomer, Joni, has been with them for 22 years, and is known as a top-notch Pet Hair Stylist for both canines and felines. Clients say they choose Murrayhill for their thorough consultations, advanced diagnostics, and their expertise in preventative, dental and surgical care.

Community Involvement: Murrayhill Veterinary hospital donates a significant amount of time and money in support of individual pets and a number of animal welfare and rescue organizations. We are also proud to be in such events as the Doggie Dash (benefiting OHS).

Meowhaus

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5244 NE Sandy Blvd Portland • 503-281-0222 • meowhaus.biz

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2180 SE Oak Grove Blvd Milwaukie 503-747-8811 • happyfeetcatgrooming.com

Happy Feet Cat Grooming

celebrated “Dog Gurus” programs for Off-Leash Playgroups, and individual training by our Trainer. The TEAM’S goal is to know your dog and celebrate his/her uniqueness. This individual focus helps your dog achieve the best experience possible, whether in the spa, daycare, training, or overnight(s). Our TEAM makes your dog a priority!

Community Involvement, Special Notes: A Dog’s Best Friend is committed to give back to our community that we have the privilege to live and operate in everyday. We have identified 3 organizations; Gardner School, SW Washington Humane Society and Share. A Dog’s Best Friend supports these organizations financially, as well as with volunteer hours.

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Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital

14831 SW Teal Blvd Beaverton 503-579-3300 • murrayhillvethospital.com

The Muttley Crew

806 NW Murray Blvd Portland • 503-626-8212 • themuttleycrew.com

Grooming – Mobile TOP DOG

Ultimate Dog

503-995-8991 ultimatedoggrooming@gmail.com dogvan.com | Est. 2008

Philosophy: We believe that mobile grooming provides the best grooming experience for the pet, owner, and groomer.

A calm, positive environment is imperative for a comfortable grooming session for your pet. By coming to your home we offer the best opportunity for open communication with your groomer, and a low-stress environment for the grooming process. Our clients, dog and human alike, look forward to their sessions with Ultimate Dog.

Grooming – Dog

We value the relationship between pet and family, and accept the invitation to groom your pet with integrity and professionalism. We look forward to serving you and developing a long-term relationship.

A Dog’s Best Friend TOP Doggy Daycare DOG Proprietors: Anne Nipp and Jaime Ross

Claim to Fame: Our existing and returning clients and the pride that

2 locations in Vancouver 316 SE Hearthwood Blvd • 4601 NE 78th Street 360-737-6439 • adogsbff@gmail.com www.adogsbffdaycare.com | Est. 11/11/2011

we share in caring for their pets.

Community Involvement: We work with Indigo Rescue to ensure incoming dogs look their best for their potential adopters. We have also partnered with Natures Pet Sherwood, Natures Pet Wilsonville, Pet Pros, and Bethany Family Pet Clinic to donate services that benefit their favorite charities.

Otto’s Mobile Dog Grooming

Philosophy/Mission: To care for your dog’s body, mind, and spirit. We want to be your dog’s best friend & advocate, whether it is for a day of play in our structured play groups, a visit to our spa, training for general obedience or dilemma consultant based training, or for overnight(s). Our activities are designed to create a positive, fun, safe, educational experience for your dog.

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: Our TEAM which is led by our Dog Dilemma/Trainer is committed to ALWAYS be the BEST that they can be! They participate in ongoing training provided by internationally

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503-283-2000 • info@ottosmobilegrooming.com ottosmobilegrooming.com

Pawdicures

Portland • 971-712-4744 • pawdicurespdx.com

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Grooming A Go-Go

Portland • 503-597-9934 • groomingagogo.com Top Dog Directory 2017 | D 13

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Grooming – Cat

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Hotel – Pet-Friendly Innovative Programs Kimpton Hotel Monaco for Animal Welfare TOP DOG

Portland

506 SW Washington St Portland • 503-222-0001 monaco-portland.com | Est. 2006

Philosophy/Mission: A four-diamond hotel located in the heart of downtown Portland that is super pet friendly and welcomes pets of all shapes and sizes.

Signature Service: Great pet amenities for furry friends, including a personal welcome on the Pet Welcome Board, food and water bowls and a dog bed in the room, spring water and treats and eco-friendly cleanup bags. Pet sitting and grooming can be arranged during a pet’s stay.

Special Notes: Hotel Monaco has its own Director of Pet Relations, Dakota, a Golden Retriever (and Australian native) whose natural charisma and loveable personality make her an ideal candidate for the position.

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Sniff Dog Hotel

1828 NW Raleigh St Portland • 503-208-2366 • sniffdoghotel.com

La Quinta

800-753-3757 •lq.com

TOP Animal Shelter Alliance DOG of Portland (ASAP) info@asapmetro.org • asapmetro.org | Est. 2006

Philosophy/Mission: ASAP is a group of 10 public and private animal shelters, veterinary medical associations and other animal welfare groups in the greater Portland/Vancouver area. By working together, we develop and sustain metro-wide programs & services that reduce the number of homeless cats and dogs, and save the lives of all shelter pets that can be humanely and responsibly rehomed.

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: The Spay & Save program is a low-cost spay/neuter program that serves qualifying cat owners in need of financial assistance, as well as people who feed stray or feral cats. The program aims to keep struggling families and their pets together and reduce the number of cats/ kittens coming into our shelters. Since 2010, the program has altered over 70,000 cats and has lowered cat intake at ASAP shelters by 42%.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: In the past 10 years, ASAP has reduced euthanasia in Portland shelters by 89% and now saves 94% of the 30-40,000 cats and dogs entering our shelters annually — making our community one of the safest for pets in the nation. ASAP coalition partners are committed to end euthanasia of all adoptable pets in our community and provide a safety net for pets in need.

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Fences for Fido

Portland • 503-621-9225 • fencesforfido.org

Animal Community Talks

Portland • animalcommunity.org

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker FurEver Family TOP Pet Services, LLC DOG Proprietor: Amy Baker-Schultz Milwaukie OR • 503-464-6877 • Amy@FurEverFamilyPDX.com FurEverFamilyPDX.com | Est. June 2011 Philosophy/Mission: FurEver Family’s goal is to give YOU peace of mind while we love and care for your pets, ensuring their health, safety and happiness while you are away. We believe in continued education and weekly training, and always go above and beyond in our dedication to providing your fur-feathered-scaled kids the highest quality of care.

Signature Service: We love what we do and are happy that our passion shines through in our work. We treat every home we visit as if it were our own. We build relationships with our clients. Pets are always happy to see us because they know they are safe, loved, and going to D 14 Spot Magazine | spotmagazine.net

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get 100 percent of our time and attention. It is important to us that our clients feel comfortable and at ease while they are away from their pets.

Community Involvement: We are actively involved with several international and local animal welfare groups and shelters. One being the Portland Missing Pets page where we help reunite lost and found pets with their owners. We also host summer garage sales to raise funds which allow rescues to continue their fight to help those unable to speak for themselves.

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Portland Mutt Strut

info@portlandmuttstrut.com • 503-335-9889 • portlandmuttstrut.com

Hot Diggity! Pet Care

1631 NE Broadway St Ste 715 Portland 503-887-0086 • Hotdiggitypetsitting.com

Philosophy/Mission: Animals have always been a special part of my life, and I deeply appreciate the bond we share with them. I know all too well what a brief time we have with our special friends and how important it is to have beautiful images to remember them by. Animal portraiture is my way of honoring the love, devotion and uniqueness of our wonderful animal companions.

Signature Service: Kathi combines her rapport with animals and her exquisite artistry to create award-winning photography of people and pets. She was chosen Portrait Photographer of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013 by Professional Photographers of Oregon, and from Professional Photographers of America she earned the prestigious degrees of Master Photographer and Gold Medal Photographer. Lamm’s work has appeared in books, magazines, calendars, cards, and advertisements.

Her loyal clients, who return time and again for family and pet portraits, speak to her exceptional photography and excellent customer service.

Community Involvement: Kathi gives back to the animal community by generously donating photography services to many nonprofits, such as Cat Adoption Team, OHS, DoveLewis. Her service has earned her the Community Service Award from Oregon Professional Photographers Association.

Photography TOP DOG

Lamm Photography

Proprietor: Kathi Lamm PO Box 2525 Wilsonville Oregon 97070 503 682-2277 • Kathi@lammphoto.com lammphoto.com | Est. 1985

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Terri Jacobson Photography

Salem • 503-993-3047 • terrijacobson.com

Pauline Zonneveld

West Linn • 503-347-7842 • paulinephotography.com

Don’t Settle for ‘Dog-Friendly’!

The difference between Dog Loving® and ‘dog friendly’ is clear when you book a vacation through Bennington Properties.

As dog-huggers, we have the largest and best selection of Dog Loving Vacation Rentals® in Sunriver.

Your 4-legged family members will appreciate the difference!

dog loving

www.BenningtonProperties.com . Sunriver, Oregon . 888-467-9238 Top Dog Directory 2017 | D 15

PETSITTER / DOG WALKER • PHOTOGRAPHY

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

P L AY G R O U P S / S PA C E S • R E S C U E R O C K S TA R

Playgroups/Spaces TOP DOG

Wonder Puppy

Proprietor: Casey Newton 1500 NW 18th Ave Suite 117 Portland 503-697-PUPS Wonder-Puppy.com | Est. 2009

Mission: To help people bring out the best in their puppies while bringing out the best in themselves!

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: Puppy socialization and

ters and surrendering owners. We make solid choices regarding Boxers’ health, the best foster homes, and most importantly, their furever homes and families.

Public trust and transparency are vital to our mission; we follow ethical fundraising practices and established resultsbased guidelines on donations. WHBR believes in the power of collaboration (strength in numbers) and partners with several organizations with common goals and objectives.

Often we rescue the unadoptable or dying Boxer, knowing we are providing a few days or weeks in a warm bed smothered in love and care before their time comes. Everyone, fur kids included, deserve to pass knowing love and a gentle hand.

clicker training.

Jeffrey Evans and Allen, Angels TOP Michael with Misplaced Wings DOG 7720 NE Highway 99 Ste D #191 Vancouver

Community Involvement, Special Notes : We enjoy supporting many local businesses and non-profits, including Pixie Project and Whole Dog Academy.

Doggy Business

415-595-1962 • ohana@angelswithmisplacedwings.org angelswithmisplacedwings.org | Est. 2010

4905 NE 42nd Ave Portland • 503-327-8877 • doggybusiness.net

Philosophy/Mission: Angels with

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Mission: The right boxer, the right home, loved forever.

Misplaced Wings empowers people to consciously contribute to their communities by engaging them in our journey of providing long-term and hospice sanctuary to differently-abled and senior animals in a loving family/ home environment. We are dedicated to quality, advanced and alternative healthcare for quality of life, and share our experiences to give others knowledge, possibilities and hope. We serve and advocate animal welfare through partnerships in which we provide needed support, services, and resources.

Located and operating in the Pacific Northwest, our volunteers have combined experience of nearly 200 years in rescuing. This experience and resulting knowledge underlies our work taking in Boxers from shel-

Signature Service: No one gets left behind. The dogs who come to us have been rescued by organizations

Vancouver • 360-260-3785 • clarkdogpaw.org

Rescue Rockstar DeAnn King, President TOP Wigglin’ Home Boxer Rescue DOG   wigglinhomeboxerrescue.org | Est. 2016

WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE TO FREE A DOG FROM LIFE ON A CHAIN? GIVE TO FENCES FOR FIDO AND MAKE IT HAPPEN— LIKE IT DID FOR DOLLY!

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that spent months/years trying home them. For every success there are dozens not able to find a home. We take those who’ve been forgotten/ left behind because they are different.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: Sharing every aspect of our journey and what we learn, good or not. We provide education about medical conditions and all treatment options, opening people to new possibilities. We forward contributions of goods we can’t use to orgs/ individuals who can — medications, beds, toys, treats, etc. We conduct mutually beneficial fundraisers like Mara’s Munchkins, for pets children, and others.

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Jody Kurilla Underdog Railroad Rescue

underdogrr@gmail.com • underdograilroadrescue.com

Heather Hines, Indigo Rescue

PO Box 554, Beaverton • 503-626-7222 • indigorescue.org

Serving parts of Clackamas and Multnomah Counties

FurEver Family Pet Services

Retail – Neighborhood Pet Supply Green Dog TOP Pet Supply DOG Proprietors: Mike and Christine Mallar 4327 NE Fremont Portland 503-528-1800 Greendogpetsupply.com | Est. 2004 Green Dog Pet Supply was the first pet supply in the nation to specialize in environmentally friendly supplies and gifts for dogs, cats and their people. They strive to make it easy to find fantastic products while also making good choices for the environment.

They are also committed to helping pets live long healthy lives through excellent nutrition and holistic support. Their feeling of connection with and responsibility to their customers and community goes to the core of how they conduct business. They plan, sponsor, and participate in neighborhood events, and donate substantial goods and services to local animal and environmental nonprofits, including food drives for the Pongo Fund (11,500lb of food raised last year; this year’s final is pending), and to Meals on Wheels for seniors to feed their pets, plus various small pet rescues.

The folks at Green Dog say: “Thank You! to our loyal fans and customers who voted for us. We are also deeply grateful to Spot Magazine for their commitment to local businesses, supporting them by highlighting them in this way. We are delighted their readers chose us as “Top Dog” winners in these categories!”

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Mud Bay

mudbay.com

Pets on Broadway

2762 NE Broadway St Portland • 503-282-5824 • petsonbroadway.com

Providing Loving Pet Care When You Cannot Be There Pets are happiest when they are in their own homes.

FurEver Family allows you to let them stay in their own safe environment even when you can’t be there.

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Retail – Pet Supply Chain TOP DOG

Mud Bay

Employee owned • mudbay.com | Est. 1988 Mud Bay 7807 SW Nyberg St • Tualatin • 503-506-7990 3 Monroe Parkway • Lake Oswego • 503-387-5659 12186 SW Scholls Ferry Road • Tigard • 503-747-5180 11830 NW Cedar Falls Drive • Cedar Mill • 503-530-8241 2540 NW 188th Ave • Tanasbourne • 503-536-1643 1616 NW Glisan • 503-894-8754 3230 NE Broadway • 503-282-1316 Mud Bay Fisher’s Landing 2100 SE 164th Ave E • Vancouver • 360-314-6101 Mud Bay Colorado Crossing 110 NW Sisemore St • Bend • 541-306-2660

Philosophy/Mission: Mud Bay’s mission is to contribute to the health of dogs and cats and the happiness of those who care for them as they build a company to be proud of.

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: The level of knowledge and passion that Mud Bay staff have for animals has earned them a unique reputation for providing customized nutritional recommendations based on an individual animal’s needs.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: Mud Bay partners with local shelters to provide educational information to the owners of newly adopted dogs and cats to start their new lives in a healthy way.

Every dog and cat is also sent home with coupons for free food and litter; when coupons are redeemed, Mud Bay donates to the shelter. To date this program has meant nearly $300,000 to shelters, and free food to more than 58,000 newly adopted pets.

Mud Bay hosts adoption events with many shelters and rescues, as well as donation drives to help provide healthy food and supplies to those in need. They also donate thousands of dollars’ worth of product to auctions benefitting community causes each year.

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Petco

petco.com

PetSmart

petsmart.com

Shelters – Large Oregon TOP Humane Society DOG Sharon Harmon, Exec. Director 1067 NE Columbia Blvd Portland 503-285-7722 • OregonHumane.org | Est. 1868 Philosophy/Mission: To foster an environment of respect, responsibility and compassion for all animals through education, legislation and D 18 Spot Magazine | spotmagazine.net

leadership. To care for the homeless, to defend the abused, and to fight with unrelenting diligence for recognition of the integrity of all animals.

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: Established in 1868, OHS is the largest and oldest humane society in the Pacific Northwest. OHS is not affiliated with any other humane society, and relies entirely on private donations for everything they do. OHS found homes for 11,614 pets last year, has a save rate of 97%, investigated over 1,100 animal cruelty complaints, and 12,138 surgeries were performed in the OHS Medical Center (mostly spays and neuters), and presented humane education programs to over 10,000 Oregon youths.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: The Oregon Humane Society is a founding partner in ASAP (Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland). In the past nine years, ASAP has reduced euthanasia in Portland’s shelters by 89% and now saves over 94% of cats and dogs — making our community one of the safest for pets in the nation. A true Petopia!

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Multnomah County Animal Services

1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy Troutdale 503-988-7387 • multcopets.org

Greenhill Humane Society

541-689-1503 • green-hill.org

Training/Behavior Services – Company TOP Sit Means Sit Dog Training DOG 9425 SW Commerce Circle Unit 18B Wilsonville 503-395-4364 • portland.sitmeanssit.com | Est. 2009

Mission: The most important thing to the trainers at Sit Means Sit Dog Training is happiness for everybody — dogs and owners alike. Owning a dog that struggles with aggression or constantly bounces off the walls can take away from everyone’s quality of life, but that’s what the team at Sit Means Sit works so hard to improve. Through specialized board-and-train options that meet each dog’s unique needs, Sit Means Sit’s devoted dog trainers use attentionbased training techniques for best results. The trainers also utilize oneon-one in-home lessons to help dogs and their owners through real-life challenges to gain success. SMS specializes in behavioral challenges such as aggression toward people and dogs, separation anxiety, fear and submission issues, leash reactivity, and high-energy puppies. Each dog that goes through the training program has the opportunity to attend myriad group classes for the rest of their lives, including classes in highly-distracting environments as well as classes that focus on tricks, agility and AKC Rally.

Claim to fame: Through free consultations, SMS designs a program to fit each dog and owner’s goals. Our unique lifetime warranty allows trainers to build a lifetime relationship with their clients and offers seven-day-a-week support from knowledgeable staff. There’s no dog SMS can’t train, from a 150-pound Mastiff to a 5-pound Pomeranian. Some of the most amazing transformations have come from rescue dogs given a second chance through the SMS training program.

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Wonder Puppy

1500 NW 18th Ave Suite 117 Portland 503-224-1191 • wonder-puppy.com

Oregon Humane Society

1067 NE Columbia Blvd Portland • 503-285-7722 • oregonhumane.org

Training/Behavior Services – Individual Bobby Woodman TOP Sit Means Sit DOG 9425 SW Commerce Circle Unit 18B Wilsonville 503-395-4364 • portland.sitmeanssit.com | Est. 2009 Mission: The most important thing to the trainers at Sit Means Sit Dog Training is happiness for everybody — dogs and owners alike.

Owning a dog that struggles with aggression or constantly bounces off the walls can take away from everyone’s quality of life, but that’s what the team at Sit Means Sit works so hard to improve. Through specialized board-and-train options that meet each dog’s unique needs, Sit

Means Sit’s devoted dog trainers use attention-based training techniques for best results. The trainers also utilize one-on-one in-home lessons to help dogs and their owners through real-life challenges to gain success. SMS specializes in behavioral challenges such as aggression toward people and dogs, separation anxiety, fear and submission issues, leash reactivity, and high-energy puppies. Each dog that goes through the training program has the opportunity to attend myriad group classes for the rest of their lives, including classes in highly-distracting environments as well as classes that focus on tricks, agility and AKC Rally.

Claim to fame: Through free consultations, SMS designs a program to fit each dog and owner’s goals. Our unique lifetime warranty allows trainers to build a lifetime relationship with their clients and offers seven-day-a-week support from knowledgeable staff. There’s no dog SMS can’t train, from a 150-pound Mastiff to a 5-pound Pomeranian. Some of the most amazing transformations have come from rescue dogs given a second chance through the SMS training program.

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1500 NW 18th Ave Suite 117 Portland 503-224-1191 • wonder-puppy.com

Danna Nieto, Wonder Puppy

Join us May 13th at the downtown waterfront park for the OHS Doggie Dash. We are proud to be named Spot’s Top Dog event for 8 years in a row. Since this is our 30th anniversary of the Doggie Dash, we will be celebrating 80's style. It's going to be, like totally, tubular! www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash Top Dog Directory 2017 | D 19

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Cat – Medical At Home TOP Veterinary Services DOG Proprietors: Louise Mesher DVM & Ryan DesJardins

Emergency Veterinary Hospital

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Community Involvement: At Home Veterinary Services is proud to sponsor the Halo Pet Support Group (petsupportgroup.com), a community service for metro area residents that meets monthly, bringing together people facing the often enormous challenges associated with caring for an older pet or a pet dealing with a chronic or terminal disease.

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Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital

1127 NE Broadway St Portland • 503-765-1210 • heartfeltvet.com

Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital

14831 SW Teal Blvd Beaverton 503-579-3300 • murrayhillvethospital.com

DoveLewis

1945 NW Pettygrove Street Portland 503-228-7281 • contact@dovelewis.org dovelewis.org | Est. 1973

Philosophy/Mission: To provide the best emergency and critical care for companion animals, and to support veterinary professionals and the animal-loving community.

Signature Service: DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital is the only nonprofit 24-hour veterinary emergency, critical care and specialty service hospital in the region. DoveLewis provides the highest level of excellence in veterinary medicine 365 days a year in a state-of-the-art facility and is an accredited teaching hospital. With more than 40 years of service to the community, DoveLewis has treated over 500,000 animals.

Community Involvement: As a local nonprofit organization, DoveLewis provides many vital programs and services to the community, including stabilizing care for lost, stray, wild and abused animals, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, animal-assisted therapy, and financial assistance for low-income families facing a pet emergency.

VCA NW Veterinary Specialists

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Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital

Preventive & Wellness Care Dental Care • Dermatology Orthopedic & General Surgery Acupuncture • Pain Management

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BethanyFamilyPetClinic.com 15166 NW Central Drive Portland, OR 97229

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At Home Veterinary Services

Proprietors: Louise Mesher DVM & Ryan DesJardins 5775 Jean Rd #105 Lake Oswego 503-281-1631 • dvm@pdxhomevet.com pdxhomevet.com | Est. 2008 AHVS Logo.pdf 1 1/6/2017 1:45:54 PM

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Quality of Life Assessments are available if you are wondering if your pet’s quality of life may be improved or are unsure whether it is time to consider euthanasia. When appropriate, we also provide ongoing supportive services and pain management through palliative and hospice care in the time leading up to saying goodbye to your companion.

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Community Involvement: At Home Veterinary Services is proud to sponsor the Halo Pet Support Group (petsupportgroup.com), a free community service for Portland metro area residents that meets monthly, bringing together people who are facing the often enormous challenges associated with caring for an older pet or a pet dealing with chronic or terminal disease. The group allows people experiencing the anticipatory grief and complex emotions that arise when caring for terminally ill or very aged pets, to meet with others facing similar issues

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Compassionate Care

503-880-1172 • drlorigibson.com

Lap of Love

lapoflove.com

Philosophy/Mission: The SW Animal Hospital team believes in providing highquality medical and surgical care for their patients, emphasizing client education and preventative medicine, to promote the health and well-being of exotic pet species. They continue to learn as they treat patients, investigating and discovering new diseases whenever possible and writing/lecturing about exotic pets in order to further the knowledge of their husbandry and diseases for the benefit of the profession at large.

Claim to Fame/Signature Service: Dr. Burgess has worked primarily with exotic pet species for 29 years, and has lectured at national and international veterinary conferences, discussing exotic species medicine and surgery. He has also written articles in medical journals, and contributed chapters on exotic species in medical textbooks. In the course of treating his patients, he has discovered a number of important diseases in exotic species, especially in the pet ferret.

Community Involvement: Dr. Burgess has frequently donated his time to lecture at local schools and humane society events, educating the public on exotic pet care and discussing veterinary medicine in general.

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Avian and Exotic Veterinary Care

7826 NE Sandy Blvd Portland • 503-361-2209 avianexoticvetcare.com

Avian Medical Center

15952 Quarry Rd Lake Oswego 503-635-5672 • avianmedicalcenter.net

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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER • HOME / MOBILE VET SERVICES

Holistic Practitioner Home/Mobile Heal Animal Massage Vet Services TOP Rubi Sulivan DOG Proprietor: Rubi Sullivan

Serving in-home and at multiple local businesses 503-380-4487 • info@ healnw.com healnw.com | Est. 2006 Philosophy/ Mission: To provide Portland-area pets with the best lifelong health and wellbeing possible through massage therapy. Heal specializes in rehabilitation (from surgery or injury), geriatric, hospice and cancer patients, but happily works with other populations.

Signature Service: Mobile animal massage service working closely with your veterinarian/s to provide the most comprehensive care possible. Each animal is unique, and catering to their specific needs is very important to Heal. We also offer local “Dog Massage for Owners” classes.

The Heal team says, “THANK YOU to all of our wonderful clients… past, present and future… we couldn’t have done it without you. We appreciate you so very much!”

Community Involvement: Heal strives to help as many nonprofits as possible, including: Galapagos Preservation Society, shelters and rescues throughout the region, New Avenues For Youth, Fences For Fido, Siberians Needing Owners, Pongo Fund, and many more. Heal was invited to co-present for Animal Community Talks, and is proud to instruct with the NW School of Animal Massage. Heal is also proud to be highlighted in the Oprah Magazine and Oprah Blog.

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Community Involvement, Special Notes: At Home Veterinary Services is proud to sponsor the Halo Pet Support Group (petsupportgroup.com), a free community service for metro area residents. Halo meets monthly, bringing together people facing the often enormous challenges associated with caring for an older pet or pet dealing with chronic or terminal disease.

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Holistic Housecall Vet Services Dr Lisa Hoberg

503-309-6673 •balancedbynaturepdx.com

Portland • 503-239-5670 holistichousecallvetservice.weebly.com

Animal Healing Arts Dr. Keith Weingardt

PNW Visiting Vet Mobile Veterinary Care

3575 NE Broadway St Portland 503-719-4088 • ahapdx.com

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TOP DOG

Paws Aquatics

Proprietor: Diane Kunkle CVT CCRP 12897 SW Vernie Ave Milwaukie • 971-244-2227 pawsaquatics.com | Est. 2009

PAWS Rehab (Paws Aquatics Water Sports & Rehab)

Proprietors: Diane Kunkle CVT CCRP and Julie Thomas PhD 1800 NE 25th Ave Suite 17 Hillsboro • 503-640-4007 pawsrehab.net | Est. 2015

Philosophy/Mission: Our mission is twofold: our first focus is to utilize the latest advancements in canine swim rehabilitation, striving to help with a speedy recovery from injury or accident, reduce pain and increase mobility. Our second focus is to provide a variety of canine swimming options for exercise and fun. We are committed to providing affordable quality services to our clients while contributing to overall health and well-being. Our combination of unique and compassionate services allows us to help maximize the dog’s performance, and improve the quality and longevity of his/her life.

Claim to fame: The pool at PAWS Aquatics is used primarily for therapy and recreational swimming.

PAWS Rehab has become the most comprehensive canine aquatic center in the Northwest, with an Underwater Treadmill, two pools for therapy, exercise and fun, and a therapeutic exercise area. PAWS Rehab is one of three indoor dock diving training and competition facilities in the US. Our clients have said, “This is much better than Christmas!”

Community Involvement: We actively support organizations such as Chase Away K9 Cancer and Golden Bond Rescue. PAWS Rehab is a member of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. Swim sessions are donated for the Hillsboro Police Dept K9 Unit. Our pools are also used for Water Rescue training of Newfoundlands and Portuguese Water Dogs, and canine sports teams such as Agility, Flyball and Nose Work.

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Back on Track

9045 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 130 Portland 503-546-8995 • backontrackvetrehab.com

Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital

1127 NE Broadway St Portland • 503-765-1210 • heartfeltvet.com

HALSEY EAST ANIMAL CLINIC Your family owned neighborhood veterinary clinic for over 40 years • Veterinary Medicine • Boarding • Daycare • Training

We now offer Cold Lazer Therapy for pain, inflammation and to help speed healing.

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16057 NE Halsey Street | 503-255-0261 | www.halseyeastanimalclinic.com

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Complete care for all types of mobility issues Personalized education and advice about options Injury, aging, pain and chronic issues Lifelong conditioning & conformation evaluations Complicated cases welcome Gentle, caring, educated staff

Back on Track Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, LLC 9045 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 130, Portland o 503-546-8995 BackOnTrackVetRehab.com

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Specialty Veterinary Hospital Veterinary TOP Cascade Referral Center (CVRC) DOG 11140 SW 68th Pkwy Tigard 97223 503-684-1800 • cvrc@cascadevrc.com cascadevrc.com | Est. 2006

veterinary technicians are dedicated to each specialty department, and treatment technicians work closely with pets while hospitalized. 24-hour nursing care is available Mon-Fri.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: CVRC supports animal welfare in the Northwest by sponsoring fundraisers and conducting food and supply drives for animals and people. CVRC Founder Richard Howard studied under the legendary late Dr. Barclay Slocum and was the first licensed surgeon to perform the TPLO procedure in 1994. In support of continuing education, CVRC hosts the annual Fall Harvest Conference for veterinary doctors and technicians.

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Philosophy/Mission: CVCR’s mission is to provide exceptional veterinary care to the NW community with respect, compassion and integrity.

Claim to Fame/ Signature Service: Quality, compassionate

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Columbia River Veterinary Specialists (CRVS)

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care for Pets and their people.

CVRC’s 9600 sq. ft. state-ofthe-art veterinary hospital is staffed by a highly-skilled team of veterinarians, technicians and client care coordinators committed to high-quality care for you and your pet. On-site equipment includes CT, digital radiology, ultrasound and a range of endoscopic equipment. CVRC’s skilled specialists, technicians, and staff provide compassionate care with a team approach to being your pet’s advocate, ensuring the best possible outcome for your pet. Certified

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At Animal Allergy and Ear Clinic, we treat and manage: Ear Disease Autoimmune Disease Nail Disease Skin & Hair Coat Disorders

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Courtney Anders TOP Pearl Animal Hospital DOG 1250 NW 10th Ave Portland • 503-954-3393 pearlanimalhospital.com Philosophy/Mission: Practicing at a small, locally-owned veterinary clinic enables Courtney and her team to offer treatment options tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each patient and owner. Owners know their pets best, and by working together, they can help pets live the longest, happiest, and healthiest lives possible. Our motto is hearts that care, hands that heal.

Community Involvement: Courtney Anders has been a Veterinarian for over a decade in Portland, which she calls one of the greatest cities in the world for its love of animals, people, art, and the environment. Courtney enjoys attending local pet events in Portland, such as Dogtoberfest. She serves as a board member at the nonprofit DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, is an active member of the Portland Veterinary Medical Association, and has volunteered with the Feral Cat Coalition and PAW Team.

Thomas Mackowiak Heartfelt Veterinary

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1127 NE Broadway St Portland 503-765-1210 • heartfeltvet.com

Mark Norman Bethany Family Pet Clinic

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Claim to Fame/Signature Service: “It is a tremendous

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honor to be chosen as Spot’s Top Veterinarian,” says Courtney.

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Veterinary Practice Heartfelt Veterinary TOP Hospital DOG Proprietor: Thomas Mackowiak DVM Medical Director 1127 NE Broadway Street Portland 503-765-1210 • info@heartfeltvet.com www.heartfeltvet.com | Est. 2014 Our Mission: At Heartfelt Veterinary Hospital, we bring pets into our homes … and into our hearts, where they immediately become family.

Because that’s what pets are to us: Family.

We will always treat your pets as you would, as if they were our own.

That is our Mission and our simple, guiding truth. It is the reason for Heartfelt.

We promise to: • Care for your pets with every ounce of our hearts, experience, skill and imagination • Treat each and every pet as the unique individual they are. With the tailored care that’s best for them • Always involve our pet parents in all aspects of the care of their beloved four-legged family members To explain, advise, listen and comfort

Claim to Fame/ Signature Service: Convenient Affordable PetCare Plans — Preventive Care.

Sometimes family funds and pet care needs don’t align. We believe pet care should be on your terms, so we have several options from which to choose.

Community Involvement, Special Notes: Heartfelt takes part in many events throughout the Portland Metro area, including Doggie Dash by OHS, Co-Hosts annual “NE Portland Pawty”, Walk/Run for the Animals Benefiting Humane Society For SW Washington, and other neighborhood parades and events.

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Pearl Animal Hospital

1250 NW 10th Ave Portland • 503-954-3393 • pearlanimalhospital.com

Bethany Family Pet Clinic

15166 NW Central Dr Portland 503-614-9061 • bethanyfamilypetclinic.com

Relief from dental pain for medically fragile pets Pets have the option of advanced dental and anesthesia care from a veterinary anesthesiologist and a veterinary dentist, both board-certified, right here in Portland.

We team up to create the safest conditions possible and optimize patient outcomes.

Find out how we can help.

Contact us today at 503.292.4533 or animaldentalclinicnw.com

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