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Features 14 Home & Garden Kennedy Morgan did a little digging to bring you tips on spring cleaning & backyard updates, helping you get shipshape — and pet safe — inside & out for the season.

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Online pet pharmacies — Fraud or Fantastic deal

Pet meds can be expensive, but know your stuff before grabbing what looks like a great deal.

departments 13 Pet Photography Tricks of the Trade David Childs’s easy-to-apply concepts help students discover they’re capable of creating award-winning photos — with every day equipment! Join the class, happening monthly, here and at Spot’s House (www.SpotMagazine.net).

9 Matchmaker, Matchmaker

10 Travel • Let’s Go to the Coast!

For dogs, “the Coast” is just another name for heaven. Nikki Jardin brings tales of coast getaways that show just what’s so doggone great about the Coast.

22 Behavior • Down, boy!

An exuberant pooch can make your routine homecoming a highlight of the day. But that same behavior — at the wrong time or with the wrong person . . . not so much.

Experts Jennifer Biglan and Kirsten Nielsen weigh in on unwanted jumping.

20 Easter Bunnies are meant to be chocolate Before being seduced by cottonball tails and magical whiskers, take a look at what life with rabbits is really like. Some are surprised to learn that bunnies aren’t necessarily kid-friendly pets, nor low-maintenance. They do make wonderful pets . . . for the right people.

17 Trae’s Anatomy: Arthritis Dr. Trae (a rescue kitty with his own custom scrubs — Thank you, Rose James!), is on call, and ARTHRITIS is on the chart. Trae looks at the symptoms, common causes, treatments, and everyday measures dealing with this common malady.

24 Blog Report:

Ready to find your new best friend? Megan Mahan shares breed basics and introduces a sweet adoptable and rescues specializing in the featured breed.

This month: The Miniature Pinscher

8 Rescue Me Meet the precious foundlings who made their way to Spot this month. These are often babies who need an extra boost finding their way home — a little older, sometimes needing special care, often just too long in a shelter or foster home.

25 Fetch Runchy little newsbits to chew on

- Eugene invites public input on small dog park - Little dog honored for big feat - New S/N clinic open in Coos County - Meet CAT’s Mr. 25,00 - Chip ‘em for cheap April 2nd - WHS seeks Humaneitarian nominees - Parrots and veterans find new life together - Helping keep pets and families together - Dove celebrates a year at the coast - Meet the OVMA Awards winners

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Check out Susan Garrett’s blog on training and behavior.

24 See Spot Read! Book Review The Miracles of our Magnificent Ed, A Love Story. Author Shannon Braaksma shares tender photos and tales of her beloved Ed, and how his miracles, one by one, appeared in and changed the shape of her life.

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OUR TEAM Jennifer McCammon Publisher w/ Jack Publisher@SpotMagazine.net

Magazine Vol. 7 • No.8 April 2011

contributing writers > David Childs

> Megan Mahan

> Vonnie Harris

> Kennedy Morgan

> Nikki Jardin

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ADVERTISING Megan Mahan w/ Tucker Megan@SpotMagazine.net

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> David Childs

>Arnold Sharp

>Stephanie Engelsman

Cover Model 411 A young man and his pup had a blast at the ‘09 Mutt Masters Festival in Lincoln City, and David Childs captured not only their joy, but that of many others. See a gallery of great images from the day at DavidChildsPhotography.com/ SpotMM09.

PHOTOGRAHER DAVID CHILDS For nearly a decade David has used his gift to capture animals’ special “something,” artfully showing pets “doing what they love, where they love to be, with the people they love.”

He has also helped hundreds of special-needs and long-term dogs and cats at OHS find their perfect match.

Besides OHS, David donates his talent to Fences for Fido, PAW Team, Pongo Fund, CAT, and others. He also teaches — in Spot and Spot’s website, and at OHS — helping other photographers develop their voice and craft. Learn more at www.

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Meet David in person at Doggie Dash May 14 at Waterfront Park in Portland!

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ne of the coolest things

measure of heart and smarts these folks

You needn’t be a hero in a grand way to

about being part of Spot is

all demonstrate, in so many ways, day

truly BE a hero. Just give. That’s heroic.

that Spot really is part of.

after day.

The crew regularly works with rescues,

I’m excited for you to get a peek into

Special thanks to those I mentioned earlier — for their tireless efforts,

students, spay/neuter orgs, events,

the lives of some of the amazing human

dedication and love. And thanks to all

fledging pet concerns, and of course

beings we have the honor and pleasure

of you who help — happily, there are

you, the public — providing referrals for

of knowing. People who give and give

many of you! You, who phonaed in for

a variety of pet needs — from health

and give . . . working to make a dent in

a friend in need, you who transported

concerns to lost pets, grief support to

the huge need of homeless, abandoned

a neighbor’s pet to get fixed (saving

finding a new best friend.

and abused animals. I’m also hoping

potentially unwanted babies); you who

that as you get acquainted you might be

gave time, money . . . even you who

moved to join in.

attend area events (we’re kicking off the

Of course all of this involves engaging with folks active in every aspect of life with pets. They are some of the most

Everyone has their own unique

season, people, so come out and play!);

amazing people you’ll ever meet. And

gifts, strengths, and abilities. And that

which support the organizations serving

we want you to meet them all — our

means each of us can do something

companion animals in myriad ways.

“Monsters” (my fav description for those

to help. The good news is, EVERY BIT

who are HUGE in their gifts and talents

counts. Money. Time — sending emails,

to make a difference, you can. If you’d

. . . and their generosity with them), and

answering phones, creating newsletters,

like a few suggestions to explore, please

we’re seeing to it that you do.

addressing envelopes. Helping at

call or email any of us at Spot (see page

If you’ve got a little time and a desire

A few who immediately come to mind

free/low-coast clinics and food banks.

4 for our contact info), or visit Spot to the

when I think of A-Team players . . . Angela

Donating grooming services to help a

Rescue on Facebook.

Adams of Born Again Pit Bull Rescue . . .

lovebug get adopted. Visiting to walk or

Cherie DeLorme of the Muddy Puddle . . .

socialize shelter animals (again upping

when we work together. And if you’re

their appeal to prospective adopters). It

looking for a little excitement in life . . .

Realty and Oregon Dog Rescue . . . Serena

all matters. Don’t mean to “soapbox” you;

come and get it!

the Queen of All Things Cat . . . .

I just can’t overstate the importance of

The reason these names come so

every piece of the puzzle — and there

quickly to mind is the level of dedication,

are a million of them — representing

magnitude of effort, and the ginormous

countless ways and opportunities to help.

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Online Pharmacies Fraud or Fantastic Deal?

Vanessa Salvia • Spot Magazine

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hen your pet gets sick, or has a common concern such as fleas, naturally you want to get whatever

medication your vet recommends. But when your vet’s Frontline costs $50 and you find it on an online drug seller site for $24.99 . . . it’s too good to pass up, right?

Think again. There are numerous pitfalls with ordering online, some of which may not be obvious. If medicine isn’t shipped properly (for instance, if allowed to get too hot or too cold) it may be rendered ineffective. You might get lucky, and the Sentinel you receive will be the real thing, but what happens if the medicine you get is a fake? You’re taking your chances in giving it to your pet. Imposters may be primarily water or other non-harmful ingredients, but can also be something toxic you don’t want anywhere near your pet.

Remember the deaths in 2007 from contaminated pet foods? The culprit in those deaths was melamine contamination, which caused kidney failure.

While some medications may not obviously be fake (marked by differences or irregularities in packaging), it may be apparent they were made in or shipped from an unregulated foreign country — which means you just can’t be sure what you’re getting. Even drugs from our friendly neighbor to the north, Canada, are not approved for use in the U.S. In fact, it’s illegal to get drugs for humans or animals from Canada.

One of the most respected online retailers of pet meds is Doctors Foster and Smith, and there’s a reason for that. Gordon Magee, head of the company’s Internet marketing and media, says it’s important that people

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question who they are buying from and what they are getting.

“The No. 1 thing to look for is have they gone through an accreditation process,” he says. Drs. Foster and Smith is accredited through the Vet-VIPPS program, or Veterinary-Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites. The program was developed in response to this very concern, and accredited sites meet stringent requirements, including having a licensed pharmacist on staff and passing an on-site inspection.

Despite the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of websites selling pet prescription and non-prescription meds, only EIGHT are accredited by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, which administers the Vet-VIPPS program.

Magee says that seeing that oval Vet-VIPPS shield on a site is “the gold standard” assuring the site is trustworthy. Drs. Foster and Smith is also an accredited compounding pharmacy, certified by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board.

A compounding pharmacy can formulate a veterinarian’s prescription for a special dosage of medicine or flavor that may not be commercially available.

“If the certification seals don’t exist then you shouldn’t order from them,” says Magee.

“Everything else — good customer service, price — will be somewhat irrelevant. They may be in the process of getting certified, but without that accreditation you don’t know for sure. It’s the only way you can know they’ve jumped through all the hoops.”

If the certification seals don’t exist then you shouldn’t order from them.

Stephanie Land has used the website SmartPak. com to purchase medicine for her horses, but the site sells dog and cat meds too. She uses the site to save money, and likes their customer service and flat-rate shipping, and she trusts the products she receives. “The website has an ingredient comparison chart,” Land notes, “so if they sell a generic version of a certain medication, you can

compare its ingredients in an easy-to-read chart.”

Land discovered the site as a sponsor of equine events; as it happens, SmartPak.com is one of the eight Vet-VIPPS-accredited sites, so Land can order with confidence.

Jim Thrift is vice president of regulatory policy and corporate relations for the Agricultural Retailers Association in Washington, D.C. His field is crop science and biotechnology, but much of what lobbyists do crosses industry barriers. Thrift says that when a vet prescribes $20 heartworm pills, it’s not really a problem when you have just one cow. But when you have a feedlot with 40,000 cows, owners are frantic for the cheapest option. “There are no laws that push you to purchase your meds through the vet,” says Thrift.

“He or she has to write a prescription but you can shop for it anywhere you want to. But, you are now diminishing the income of the actual vet, whether it’s small or large animals. If you’re doing that, you have to ask yourself, does it adjust the thinking of the vet? In other words, does it cause a ripple effect of unintended consequences?

Does it raise vet bills? Does it change what the vet will recommend next time?”

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Rescue ME! Here are this month’s babies in need of forever loving homes.

Mya

Nova

I am a mature girl looking for a home with a good brush, a thick bed, and fewer snacking opportunities between meals! I am a good girl but I don’t like to share my food . . . no comments, please : ). So I am looking for a home with a single person, couple, or family with kids 8 years or older who will take me for daily walks to keep me limber and help me shed some pounds. My previous home said I was VERY house-trained and well mannered but that I would do best as the only pet in the home, particularly NO cats. Another dog may be a good match, but only if they recognize that I am the Diva and they’re okay with that.

Please ask about ME today!! I am about 10 years young, and I weigh a chubby 91 lbs. I am currently not at the shelter but relaxing in a foster home. Please call Angela to meet me! 503-807-9134.

Ready to take a Journey and have a good conversation? Let me lead the way for our special adventure! With my confident meow and persuasive charm, our journey will be one that you wish will never end. Whether to the couch, office or bed, I will let you know how I feel while looking straight into your eyes. If there are detours in between full of playful tricks I won’t mind! I love to show off my skills and will be first in line to capture your smile and listen for your approving giggles. So let’s get started! I am waiting for our first date and the chance to say our first Hello. Please come meet me at the Tualatin Petco store, along with many other wonderful adoptable cats and kittens from Cat Adoption Team, 503-925-8903

Opposites attract! Just ask best friends Nova and Orion.

Nova is laidback and mellow. She likes sleeping in the sun and looking out the window. Orion is an outgoing lap cat who loves to be the center of attention. Together they’re the perfect pair! They were rescued after being abandoned in a barn. Meet this duo at Animal Aid, 503-292-6628; AnimalAidPDX.org.

This pair of snow white bunnies is waiting to hop into your life! Toby is a lively, inquisitive and personable New Zealand White in his prime at 7 years, and madly in love with Esther. She is a wily Britannia Petite, 3 years young. Toby and Esther love each other madly and should not be separated. Toby is the cuddle-bun and will give you amazing clicks and purrs when he is petted. Esther appears skittish, but this is just her personality and it is quite entertaining to watch as she races around the room, squeezes into small spaces, and does amazing binkies. To meet this sweet, endearing duo, contact ingrid.doerksen@shiloinns.com.

Orion

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Journey

Toby and Esther

Matchmaker,

Matchmaker Megan Mahan • Spot Magazine

Miniature Pinscher Trademark The “Min Pin” originated in Germany as a ratter and watchdog. It looks like a smaller Doberman, but is actually not a descendant — its ancestor is the Klein Pinscher from Scandinavia.

Personality The Min Pin is fearless, alert and intelligent.

Very loyal and spirited, owners enjoy the companionship of this “King of the Toys.” Unlike most toys, he is not a calm lap dog. Best suited to experienced dog owners, it’s not uncommon to find several Miniature Pinschers in a shelter as they tend to be escape artists, sometimes excessive barkers, and can become destructive if left alone too much.

Preferences Highly adaptable, the Min Pin will do well with most any family/person, but does require a fair amount of exercise. Play can take care of much of their exercise needs, and they can live in an apartment.

Size:

Megan Mahan

Featured Adoptable Bailey, a 6-year-old male Min Pin mix is a loving, happy dog who likes to make his presence known. I can be startle/scare fairly easily, but … I’m small! I’m also a Katrina survivor. I am vocal thanks to my big personality and having much to say. I am very affectionate and gentle with people I know and would do best in a more quiet home where I get quality time with my peeps. My adoption fees include plenty of perks. To meet me, call 503-285-7722 and ask for the Adoption Assistants (Bailey’s # is 101765).

Shelter location: 1067 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland.

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

8-10 lbs

Life expectancy:

15+ years

Common Health Problems Generally a very healthy, hardy dog, the breed is prone to weight gain if overfed.

Best Match If you prefer peace and quiet over a watchdog’s bark the Miniature Pinscher is not for you. They also thrive on interaction and cannot be locked away in a yard. In other ways though, the breed is low maintenance; for example, they require little grooming.

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Life’s a Beach So let’s get dog-gone!

Nikki Jardin • Spot Magazine

The beach offers miles of running and strolling freedom.

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hile not the immediate backyard of many Northwest residents, the sand and surf of the spectacular Oregon Coast beckons to those near and far to load up the dog for a day or weekend excursion to the beach. With miles to run free, the bracing smell of salt, and of course the occasional stinky thing to roll on, dogs adore the ocean shores.

Even in the blustery, ragged months of winter and early spring, people still throng to the beach with their pets, game even on cold, wet days. In fact, some coast lovers prefer the solitude assured by more biting weather.

“We love to go in the wintertime almost more,” says SE Portland resident Stephanie Engelsman. She and husband Geoff Tichenor regularly make the 90-minute trek to the beach with their two dogs, Sky and Christie. “When we go in summer it can be really nice in Portland, but more times than not the beach is socked in with fog so it’s almost disappointing when it’s not beautiful. In the winter the little motel where we stay offers discounts, there’s not a lot people on the beach, and if the weather is stormy and there are huge waves it’s really fun. More times than not we get surprised with lots of sun. We’re not expecting it, so we just love it.”

Recently returning from a coast trip, Engelsman talked about the relative ease of a day at the surf and how her dogs enjoy the outing just as much as she and her husband do.

“Geoff and I got married on the beach, so it’s really special for us, and going out with the dogs is just perfect. We just welcomed Christie into our

home; she’s a German Shepherd/Shar Pei mix, and she likes to swim, but she’s pretty fat at the moment so she just kind of bobs and floats, which is funny to watch.” Engelsman says they love Manzanita. “It’s close, never very crowded even in the summer, and super dog-friendly,” she says. “They don’t have a single sign anywhere regarding leash laws, and they have poopie

With miles to run free, the bracing smell of salt, and of course the occasional stinky thing to roll on, dogs adore the ocean shores. bags available in case you forget to bring your own. They also have great dog-friendly lodging.”

Engelsman particularly likes the presence of other dogs to play with her pack. “There’s always at least a half a dozen other dogs running around and the beach is empty and wide, especially when the tide is out. There’s always plenty of room to take the ‘Chuckit,’ which my dogs love, and just launch it. The wind carries it really far so my dog Sky, a Rottweiler/Blue Heeler mix, gets to run a lot. On this last trip, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Sky so tired —

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Fox and her friend Venae Rodriguez took Prudence to the coast the day before she passed. Fox had adopted Prudence as a puppy in her native Indiana and the two had been inseparable. In her later years Prudence lost the use of her back legs, so Fox obtained a “wheelchair,” allowing Prudence to stay mobile and active. When considering which beach to visit that last trip, Fox chose Manzanita for its well-packed sand, making it easy for Prudence to maneuver her cart and play with other dogs. Dogs on the beach are joyful to watch, and recalling the beauty of that day touches Fox today . . . and will forever.

“We just had a really nice spot on the beach,” says Fox. “She had lots of love and attention because it was a busy day. There were lots of people out, people flying kites and lots of other dogs, so she got lots of dog playtime.

There was this beach karma feel to the day. We just laid on the beach forever and soaked it all up.” Fox is quiet for a moment, remembering the day. “There is a magical friskiness that dogs get at the beach, so it made the day magical,” she says. “It was a beautiful day for her.”

Christie and Sky eagerly wait for Geoff Tichenor to launch the ball. she would not wake up,” Engelsman laughs. “Coming home, she was just done. She is very ball-obsessed so we just ran her a lot. It’s great that they can just get it all out on the beach.”

Many dog lovers consider the beach one of the more special places to share with their companions. Debbie Fox, who lives in NE Portland with her 2-year-old Lab mix, Tiny, goes as often as she can to let her dog work out some of his excessive, youthful energy. “He’s a monster,” she says laughing, “He’s such a spaz because he’s still such a puppy and requires a lot of observation and training. He’ll just run after anything or anyone. He never gets tired, and he’s not the sort of dog who will just sit on the beach.

Not like Prudence, who was happy to just chill with you.”

Mention of Prudence brings fond memories of Fox’s time with her, a Lab/ Shepherd mix who passed in 2008 at age 13. Fox and Prudence spent many long days near the ocean, running and hiking around Indian Beach, Short Sands, Manzanita, and along the Neahkanie Mountain and Pacific Coast Trails near Arch Cape. “We did a lot of trips to the coast together,” says Fox. “That’s where she and I would go to recalibrate.”

Many dog lovers consider the beach one of the more special places to share with their companions.

Fox remembers Prudence’s excitement mounting as they neared the coastal smells. “She would get super amped up. She loved to run around the beach and play with all the other dogs. She would get into this ‘dogfrenzy-at-the-beach’ mode — she’d swim a little, crash into the waves, try to eat dead fish, the usual.”

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Most Northwest beaches are dog-friendly, allowing families to take their pets to beaches such as Cannon, Agate, Indian, Nehalem and Short Sands.

Many are managed by Oregon State Parks, and do require guardians to keep pooches on leash no longer than 6-feet or, if no leash, stay within voice control range.

Some beaches may be a little more lenient in their leash requirements, but it’s proper etiquette to keep an eye on your pet, prevent them from

Photo courtesy Venae Rodriguez.

Debbie Fox and Prudence soak up the sun at the shore.

Most Northwest beaches are dog-friendly, allowing families to take their pets to beaches such as Cannon, Agate, Indian, Nehalem and Short Sands. harassing people, other dogs or wildlife . . . or nipping a hot dog from an unwatched grill. People who like to let their dogs roam should keep close watch on those who like to play in the surf; riptides and sneaker waves can threaten dogs as well as humans.

Keeping your dog safe and well-behaved allows families and their pets to enjoy all of the joys and freedoms Northwest coast beaches have to offer.

To learn more about some of the best pet friendly beaches, trails and lodgings in the world — within a day’s drive, visit OregonStateParks.org or DogFriendly.com.

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

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

Train Your Brain

work will load your brain up with ideas based on both successes and opportunities to do something different. Your own work will reveal your unique way of seeing the world, and the more familiar and comfortable with that you become, the greater the possibilities.

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ast year we launched this column featuring Kathy Lillis’s win in the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) Photography contest. Kathy won using a point-and-shoot camera, and had no formal training other than my photography class at OHS. She proved you don’t need fancy equipment to create powerful images. What you do need is a passion for your subject — which is easy when it comes to animals!

I hope her success and story has inspired you.

Since this year’s contest is just a couple of months away, I thought you might like to start flexing those creative muscles and getting in shape for the competition. Even if you aren’t planning to enter, the same exercises we discuss here will “improve your game.”

Here we’ll discuss some general training tips, moving into more specifics next month. I’ve had the fun challenge of judging a few photo contests, so I’ll be passing along some inside tips I hope you’ll find helpful.

The first step in getting your eye in shape is to study lots of other peoples’ work. Check out previous winning photographs — both from contests you might enter, and from others. I don’t recommend trying to emulate the photos you see, especially from last year, as many are wont to do. You want to stand out from the crowd, and your chances are better with a unique look that distinguishes itself from the competition.

Also, you’re most likely to win with photos that come from your heart and eye. So look for ideas that fit into and enhance your own vision.

Besides studying winning photos, study photos from magazines, books, and even movie scenes that speak to you. Those are going to be closest to your style, and thus likely the most similar to the image you’ll win with.

The first step in getting your eye in shape is to study lots of other peoples’ work.

The Photographer Vik Orenstein has had a successful children’s portrait studio since 1988. Before that though, in 1984, her passion for travel photography took her to Thailand. When she returned she discovered that over 75% of her photos were of children. This was a key “Aha!” moment that led her to great success.

Look for patterns in the photos that speak to you. See if you can find common elements — styles, aesthetics, subjects — that you are drawn to. Then consider what a winning “{insert your name here}” photo might look like. That doesn’t mean you need to pursue that image — you’re just loading up on ideas here. The goal is to have so many ideas in our brains that while we’re busy photographing, our brains become little directors on our shoulders saying, “Hey, this is like that photo you loved so much!”

Study your own work, too.

Similar to learning from other photographers, studying your own

This month’s assignment is to submit a photo that fits into your own vision. This can be a new photo or one you made long ago.

And then I’d love to hear about which elements you most connect with — whether emotional elements (the way a gesture or a look makes you feel), technical elements (how the light interacts with your subject), or whatever else speaks to you.

I’m excited about these next couple of columns. I hope the “get in shape to compete” vibe inspires you and I look forward to seeing the world as you do!

Study with David Live!

His pet photography classes are offered at OHS. Details: DavidChildsPhotography.com.

CLASS RECAP Try the exercise

Also, strive to discern just what works in the images you connect with and consider how you can accomplish something similar. This will lead you to new techniques and ideas to try. And it will fill your brain with ideas that will come back to you as you photograph.

or “Wow, the light is just like the scene from that movie.” Watch: this will greatly expand your creative potential.

Send your photos from the assignment to: David@ DavidChildsPhotography.com.

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Spring & Kennedy Morgan • Spot Magazine

Spring is springing!

The daffodils are blooming, the grass is growing, and your dog and cat are getting spring fever as fast as you’re adding to your list of seasonal household updates.

When planning this year’s projects, consider your pet. Does your dog spend a lot of time outside? The unpredictability of Northwest weather makes it a good idea to have a doggie shelter to protect him from sun or rain.

Spot recently reviewed Ruth Strother’s book, The Dog Friendly Home, which features a number of cool dog-friendly projects. For the diva dog, there are plans for a custom dog castle, moat not included. The suburbanite pooch might like Strother’s ranch dog house, and for colder regions with more snow, there’s even an insulated dog house.

For pampered pooches who spend much of their time indoors, check out those dog beds. There are even furnishings designed to help keep pets comfy (and out of the way) so you’re both happy as a dog in . . . a den!

All plans include lists of needed materials and tools, plus step-by-step directions and full-color pictures. There are many styles, so you’re sure to 14 Spot Magazine | April 2011

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find one suited to your pet’s preferences. Of course, Spot’s own Jake Farris has covered some great ideas in the past, too, in “Animal House.” Check out the archives on the web for more fantastic projects to bring spic and span to your spring!

Of course this is prime time for updating the yard and garden. Before heading to the nursery for plants this spring, do a little homework. Strothers points out that Azalea, Rhododendron, and Tulips are poisonous to dogs, to name but a few. Most have heard by now, but it bears repeating: while cocoa mulch might tempt, especially chocolate lovers, get your fix elsewhere; cocoa mulch is toxic to pets.

A common challenge in the garden — slugs and snails — is also a challenge to combat while keeping pets safe. Beer is one safe alternative among many; Strothers offers tips on taking on slugs in a pet-safe way, plus many more tips for the garden.

Other pests are out and about more this time of year, too. If your dog has ever encountered a skunk, you surely prefer it never happen again. Skunks, raccoons and possums are all bound to visit at one time or another. Simple steps that can help ensure they pass your home in favor of another include not leaving pet food outdoors, locking kitty or doggie doors at night, and making sure garbage bins have a strong seal.

FENCING Walk the fence lines after winter each year, checking for holes, loose boards, or sunken dirt that might allow predators in, or your babies out, should something attract them to the other side. If updating or installing fencing this year, consider adding buried underground fencing or concrete edging. Even hot wires along the top and bottom are being used these days to prevent unwanted visitors.

LUSH LAWNS If rich, green, golf-course style grass is your goal this year, look into different types of grasses and what causes the dreaded yellow or brown spots.

You’ll also find safe tricks to repelling your dog from chewing on your favorite yard foliage using simple household items.

HEAVENLY BODIES … of WATER If you have a pool or pond or are considering adding one, make safety a priority for people and pets alike. Be mindful of footing around the pool, fencing, chemicals, depth, and entrance and exit points. Whether or not your pets are swimmers, don’t let him drink — the pool or pond is not a water dish! After swimming, a bath is in order as chlorine can burn eyes and skin. Other chemicals used in ponds and pools can be harmful, too.

And did you know: algae is toxic to humans and animals alike? Pools and ponds are wonderful.

To ensure all good times and memories, learn

all about how it works, and how it should be equipped and maintained.

All pools and ponds should be surrounded by fencing that stays closed and locked at all times and is high enough to prevent dogs and small children from jumping or climbing over it.

There are floating pool alarms that go off in- and outside the home in the event the surface of the pool is disturbed.

Before you dive into that load of honey-dos, make a list — and check it twice — to ensure your feline or canine companions’ well-being and safety.

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Where to begin? As with many things, preparedness is king. Always have on hand the supplies to manage an at-home pet emergency.

Begin with the phone number for your local emergency pet hospital, and know their hours and how to get there. Make sure your phone

at PetPoisonHelpline.com. The site includes seasonal concerns as well as lists of household, kitchen, and outdoor toxins, as well as plants to avoid. Even when using pet-safe products it’s important for you and your pet to maintain good ventilation, and when using tools that could harm curious noses or toes use a baby gate or crate to keep pets out of harm’s way.

Every family with pets should have a pet emergency kit on board. The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association offers a list of recommended contents (see sidebar). Keep in mind, it’s always best to consult with your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Hotline before administering any of these products.

Every family with pets should have a pet emergency kit on board.

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association offers a list of recommended contents.

With the Internet and countless great how-to books available, great projects, and pet-safe products abound.

book includes the Pet Poison Hotline: 1-800213-6680. Experts in pet poisonings are on hand 24/7 to give advice in a pinch.

Sprucing up your humble abode in a pet friendly way is completely doable with a few precautions. Heed these tips for a safe season and look forward to enjoying more quality time with your canine companion when the work is done safely and non-toxically. Check out The Dog Friendly Home DIY Projects for Dog Lovers and let us know what you think, too.

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unhealthy cells. The laser “stimulates them to produce more energy, to heal, and to release endorphins,” says Berkenblit. Laser therapy is also free of side effects, and works in more than two-thirds of those treated.

For those seeking alternative or holistic treatments, naturopathic veterinarians may prescribe herbal supplements and antioxidant vitamins.

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imilar to people, a pet suffering from arthritis may exhibit stiffness, discomfort, a lack of flexibility, and be slow to get up and move around. As many as one in five dogs and one in three cats (eight or older) may be affected by arthritis, a condition involving the body’s joints. Arthritis causes the joints to become inflamed, heated, painful, or swollen. If you’ve ever watched late night television, you may have seen ads saying that arthritis doesn’t have to end life as you know it. With advances in human medical science often translating to the good of our pets, it doesn’t for your pet, either. The first step, though, is seeing your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis, then developing a treatment plan suited to your pet.

Common Causes According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), some of the symptoms you may notice in your pet that could be arthritis could also signal other, more serious ailments. Through examination, blood tests, radiographs, and health history, a doctor can accurately determine if your cat or dog suffers from arthritis. The type of arthritis seen most often is osteoarthritis, characterized by the gradual loss of cartilage of the joints. Large breed dog owners know arthritis is likely to come in time simply due to the animal’s size. Injuries can also cause arthritis. The condition can also affect small animals — at any age. For instance, some breeds such as the

Pomeranian often have luxating patellas. The luxation, or displacement of the bones in a joint of the patella causes more movement in the knees than is normal or natural. Over time, arthritis can develop.

The AAHA says, “Most elderly dogs and cats suffer from osteoarthritis to some degree.” As our pets age, so does the cushioning in their joints. What was once nice and padded becomes thin from years of wear, tear, and pressure from supporting the joints. Weight-bearing joints are affected the most.

Some cases, though more rare, are caused by bacterial infection and autoimmune disorders.

Common Treatments Owners no longer have to face down drug treatments as their only remedy for the rest of their pets’ days. Today treatments range from massage to exercise, acupuncture to laser therapy. In extreme cases, surgery may offer the best solution. Medications may be prescribed, but with other treatments and life accommodations, doses may be smaller, less frequent, and less harsh on the system.

ABC’s Good Morning America recently covered a story on pets and arthritis. In “Veterinarians Add Laser Therapy to Arthritis Treatment,” Dr. Mike Berkenblit discusses laser therapy both as an alternative to drugs and an option in the event drugs lose efficacy. He says the laser goes deep into tissue to work on

Everyday Measures How to help your pet after diagnosis? First and foremost, consider what you can do to physically reduce added strain on the body. For instance, if you feed your cat up high, move his or her dishes down low.

If your dog normally jumps into your vehicle, consider a ramp. Got hardwood floors? Put down runners and rugs that don’t slide.

If movement is restricted, keep up with grooming — your pet may not be able to reach hard to get to places. Also, provide comfortable, soft places to rest.

If your cat or dog seeks warmer places to sleep, be accommodating. Most pet stores carry crate pads or bedding with heat-regulating accessories. And just like people, before it’s too late, consider keeping him or her active. For cats, playing with fur-covered mice, a laser light and even catnip are indoor options. For dogs, take walks. You’ll enjoy time together and help keep his or her blood flowing, too.

Above all, enjoy every moment together. Talk to your veterinarian with concerns. Consider all the options and take advantage of those you can. Arthritis is common but it doesn’t have to debilitate your pet, or the life you share.

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Emergency Planning for Pets Jill Tonkin • Spot Magazine

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e’ve seen the sad fate of many family pets in recent tragedies such as Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake. During disasters, many pets become lost, scared and separated from their families. Animal shelters, when available at all, quickly become overfilled and locating and/or identifying a pet can become a huge concern. The recent devastation from the Japan earthquake and tsunami served as yet another reminder to consider our own pet emergency preparedness.

Pet Identification Make sure your pets wear an identifying tag with your mobile phone number and consider a microchip. Keep a photo of yourself with your pet to help identify or claim him.

Prepare a To-Go Bag Food – 3-day supply in waterproof container; be sure to replace and re-supply before expiration Water – 3-day supply Dishes – small, lightweight or collapsible Pet medication with instructions; replace and re-supply before medication expires Collar; walking leash – long leash or rope with carabiner clip for tethering; soft muzzle (some dogs bite when afraid) Cleanup supplies – poop bags; paper towels; waste cleaning product; towel Toy or bone In case of emergency instructions and contact information Crate A crate is a necessity for cats and other small animals; big dogs might be ok on leash, but the safety and warmth of a crate can be a comfort. Consider a soft-sided crate for easy transport.

Prepare an In Case of Emergency List Where can your dog go? Prepare a list of family, friends and neighbors who would care for your animals in the event of emergency. Make sure they have your contact information, your pet’s bio, and a list of alternatives for pet care. Print a list of nearby boarding facilities and pet-friendly hotels (http:// www.1clickpethotels.com/oregon.htm).

Compile the following checklist, give copies to all emergency contacts, and seal a copy in a plastic bag and place in your Pet-To-Go Bag and/or attach it to your pet’s crate.

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In Case of Emergency Checklist for Pets Owner Name: Address: Contact phone numbers: Emergency Contact Neighbors/Family/Friends: Pet Name & Description (breed, color, markings, age, sex) Veterinarian name, address, phone: Medication (type and dosage instructions): Feeding Instructions: _____eats ___ x a day, ____cup(s) per meal Known food allergies: Special Notes (health conditions or behavior concerns):

Jill Tonkin is a Certified Dog Trainer and Canine Behavior Specialist and owner of Best Behavior Dog Services. She uses reward-based training to create a positive and healthy bond between canines and their humans. Jill offers group classes at Clackamas County Dog Services and private training throughout greater Portland. Contact her at 503-860-0450 or j.dogworthy@ yahoo.com.

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During the transaction our wonderful Realtor lost her beloved Golden, Crawford. I felt really sad for her. I had already planned to pick up a bouquet to thank her, and as it happened, right about that time I heard from floral designer Annie Chen. Annie told me she did “Memorial Bouquets” for dogs.

I had never seen a bouquet in the shape of a dog, but it sounded like the perfect thing to both say thank you and to commemorate Crawford — especially when Annie asked if the flowers could be yellow.

I was so excited to pick up the bouquet, and was thrilled to discover the arrangement was better than anything I imaged. Our Realtor loved it, and on the way out of her office two or three women in the building tried to convince her to put it in their office! I believe they really enjoyed having the beautiful flower dog as a memorial to their baby, and I would definitely recommend Annie’s dog bouquets for any occasion.

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are chocolate, or stuffed Vonnie Harris • Spot Magazine

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ith Easter approaching, images of floppy ears, pink button noses and bushy tails are everywhere, triggering an impulse for parents and children alike to bring home a cute, cuddly bunny. Sadly, this centuries-old tradition celebrating luminous rebirth and renewal can be the darkest time of the year for the domestic rabbit.

Too many families quickly grow bored with the new addition after the Easter festivities end and the novelty fades. Or they’re shocked at the rapid transformation from the cute, fluffy bunny that once fit in the palm of their hands into a full-blown, cranky adolescent.

“If they’re not spayed or neutered, the once gentle, nice bunny turns obnoxious, aggressive and destructive,” says Lorraine Bushek of Rabbit Advocates, a local nonprofit dedicated to rabbit foster care and adoption, and educating the public about the care of domestic rabbits.

Rabbits reach sexual maturity around six months. That’s exactly when, Bushek says, they see an influx of bunnies purchased on a whim for Easter.

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When the newness wears off, the rabbit is often left neglected in a cage, abandoned at a shelter, or worst of all, released outside. Bushek says not only is this illegal, but an almost certain death sentence for domesticated rabbits, which do not have the ability to survive on their own.

back feet. Possessing fragile spines, being dropped or improperly handled can result in severe injury or death.

At their level and with all four feet on the ground, rabbits can be very affectionate. Still, for optimal well-being, they do require daily time outside their cages and interacting (on their terms) with human friends.

Too many families quickly grow bored with the new addition after the Like cats,“rabbits are Easter festivities end extremely clean, they Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are not and the novelty fades. groom themselves, low-maintenance pets, are easily litter-box Or, they’re shocked at the and and definitely not good trained,” says Bushek. In starter pets for families rapid transformation fact they can co-exist with small children. harmoniously with felines. from the cute, fluffy But, Bushek says, “Rabbits are Bushek cautions, they prey animals and do not bunny to a are just as much work as like to be picked up, carried a dog or a cat, and in some full-blown,cranky ways around or cuddled.” The prey maybe more. mentality makes rabbits highly adolescent.

Bunnies love to dig and “Chocolate or stuffed toy rabbits are Easter bunnies,” says Bushek. “A live rabbit is at least a 10-year commitment.”

sensitive to their environment, and easily stressed by loud noises and sudden movements — things kids normally (and should!) make.

A frightened rabbit will intensely protect itself by launching a bite with its large, razor-sharp teeth or lashing out with its powerful, thumping

because those big bunny teeth grow constantly, they chew. Both of these habits increase with boredom. “Owners need to rabbit-proof their homes and give them the right things to chew on,” says Bushek, listing cardboard boxes, apple and willow branches, and paper egg cartons as suitable, inexpensive options.

Lorraine Bushek has worked with rabbits for almost 20 years. She is also an accomplished painter who captures her love of these charming creatures in her oil paintings. own. “People just need to research and understand them.” True words for Another misconception is that lettuce and carrots make for a sufficient any pet at any time of year, but especially for rabbits at Easter time. bunny diet. “Eighty-five percent of their diet should be hay and fifteen percent pellets,” cites Bushek. With highly sensitive stomachs, they are not RESOURCES • RabbitAdvocates.org • 503-617-1625 able to digest sugar well, so carrots and fruits should be given sparingly.

“Not having enough space to store hay is a downfall to owning rabbits, and Vonnie Harris is a freelance writer, and operator of BowWows & Meows Pet Services people allergic to hay will find rabbits a problem.”

“Chocolate or stuffed toy rabbits are Easter bunnies. A live rabbit is at least a 10-year commitment.”

of SW WA. She and her brood, Jake and Jessie, both yellow Labs, and parrots Pedro (Yellow-Nape Amazon) and Lorali (African Grey) reside in Vancouver. Vonnie also is “the face of Spot” at many Portland-area pet-related events. Contact her at vonnie@spotmagazine.net.

— Lorraine Bushek, Rabbit Advocates

The Rabbit Advocates got its roots in 2002 with a group of volunteers who rescued and fostered when the Oregon Humane Society became overloaded or had bunnies in need of minor medical care. RA still works closely with OHS to see that no rabbits are turned away. Currently, there are over 400 being fostered by more than 60 RA volunteers.

Volunteers constantly post their foster bunnies on the RA website, and in Spot’s Rescue Me! section, and host monthly adoption and outreach events at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton. During events RA volunteers teach about rabbit care and the realities of life with rabbits. Potential adopters are screened thoroughly to ensure a good fit for both parties.

“Rabbits are quiet, intelligent and clever animals that do make great pets for some people.” says Bushek, who fosters regularly and has two rabbits of her

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Behavior

Down, Boy! How to Keep Your Dog from Jumping Nikki Jardin • Spot Magazine

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ne of the most heartwarming things about life with dogs is their joy over your arrival . . . even just returning to the car at the market.

All that exuberance — over you — never gets old. Some dogs also show excitement by bouncing repeatedly as if to say, “Hello!” “I’m here!”

“Hurray!” “Look at me!” While this may be endearing at times, allowing a dog to jump encourages poor etiquette and can at minimum be annoying with company, at worst, harmful . . . of course the bigger the dog, the greater the risk.

Spot brings you two local trainers’ tips on correcting jumping behavior.

Both stress that these techniques can work with dogs of all ages, noting however that the longer a dog has practiced a behavior, the longer it may take to change.

Kirsten Nielsen, a trainer who works with private clients and others at Schroeder’s Den in Hillsboro, OR, says, “One of the first things I tell people is that everyone has to be invested.”

Nielsen encourages clients to put themselves in their dog’s mind when working to change a behavior. “We tend to rely on words a lot, but they’re not that important to a dog,” says Nielsen. “If you need to let them know you don’t like something, it has to sound and look like you don’t like it. I tell people that you don’t have to sound furious, but you should at least act like you’re offended.” Nielsen demonstrates, mocking admonishing a jumping dog by saying in an annoyed tone, “Hey! What are you doing?!”

The next step actually gets to the heart of the matter — what your dog is actually doing when jumping. Jennifer Biglan, owner of Dog and Cat training services in Eugene, says, “Jumping is, in most cases, an attention-seeking behavior. The dog wants you to look at them, touch them or talk to

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Jumping is an attention-seeking behavior. The dog wants you to look, touch or talk to them. It’s really important that you don’t do any of those things while their feet are off the floor.

— Jennifer Biglan them, and is trying to get close to your face so you will do one of those things. So it’s really important that you don’t do any of those things while their feet are off the floor.”

Biglan also stresses rewarding good behavior.

“It’s equally important that you reinforce behavior you want as soon as it’s offered. If the dog jumps on you, stand still while calmly looking up. As soon as the dog’s feet hit the ground, count to one so there’s a little bit of delay and then offer praise in the form of looking at him, or saying, “Good boy” or maybe dropping a treat.”

Nielsen adds, “You want to make the jumping behavior unproductive. If the dog jumps, take your attention away by saying, ‘What are you doing!’ with a stern expression, then turn your

back on them.”

Both trainers agree that pushing a dog down does not correct jumping since this can be interpreted as play in dog-speak. Biglan and Nielsen both suggest turning the tables on dogs who stand or lean on you by stepping toward them, invading their personal space and, as Biglan says, “Making it a little less comfortable to hang out with their paws on you.”

When consistent vocal and physical corrections are used in addition to regular “atta-boys” for good, “four-on-the-floor” behavior, your dog will quickly learn that the best way to get your attention is to curb his jumpy side and wait for you to come to him.

RESOURCES Kirsten Nielsen, Ph.D; CPDT HomeOneMain.com/~KirstenN Jennifer Biglan, CPDT; Dog & Cat, LLC DogAndCat.org

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

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Say Yes! Dog Training

Book Reviews Megan Mahan • Spot Magazine

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usan Garrett is a well-known name in the world of agility, but perhaps less with the general public. Garrett’s philosophies in dog training join

The Miracles of our Magnificent Ed, A Love Story

by Shannon Braaksma Magnificent Ed is a lovingly written tribute to a Golden Retriever named Ed, whose pet parents grieved him as one would the loss of a child. And in truth they had lost a child, but a furry one. The author struggles in the book with the loss of her beloved dog and also with how to live without him.

scientific with cooperative approaches to produce a fruitful relationship

between dog and owner. Now is a great time to share her blog (SusanGarrettDogAgility.com), as you’ll find a ton of posts related to raising a new puppy and what it takes to shape, mold and train behaviors from the first.

The blogging takes all forms, from rants to raves, brags and more. Some writers include pictures, others love to share video. For some it seems cathartic, for others a way of sharing their knowledge and experience. This blog combines a lot of these outlets and I think you’ll find it infinitely resourceful. I particularly love

Ed is a figure hovering over the story, through tales of his past life and how he affects Braaksma’s choices after his passing. The story is written with a sense of whimsy, as Braaksma shares the miracles of Ed and what he brings into her life after he dies. The book brings to mind the Sir Walter Scott quote, “I have sometimes thought of the final cause of dogs having such short lives and I am quite satisfied it is in compassion to the human race: for if we suffer so much in losing a dog after an acquaintance of ten or twelve years, what would it be if they were to live double that time?”

that she includes tags so you can quickly and easily find information on specific

This book will inspire you to look for the miracles in your everyday life, especially those brought into being by your dog.

video shows how to enjoy life with puppy while highlighting areas that will

topics. A search feature can take you further if you don’t find a desired topic in the tags. Topics include shaping, recall training, fitness, crate games, and drive, to name a few. Whether you’re interested in participating in any sort of dog sport or just want your companion to understand the rules and behave, this blog has something for you.

I encourage you to check out the post from March 10, “Count This!” This great require work in order to prevent a problem child. Many dogs take the place of children in peoples’ lives today for childless couples and empty nesters alike. And spoiled, pampered pooches abound. But as with human children, no one likes ill behavior. In Garrett’s “Who Drives Your Bus?” she discusses how to raise a dog to know what to expect and live happily under your rules — rather than making his own and driving you mad. SusanGarrettDogAgility.com is a great blog with tons of good reading, training information, and applicable advice for day-to-day life with dogs.

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Kennedy Morgan Kennedy Morgan is a native Oregonian, customer service manager, and freelance writer who shares her home with her two sons, her Great Dane, Vegas, Pomeranian, Leo, Bearded Dragon, Godzilla, and three uberfriendly kitties. Kennedy is an active member of agility clubs and the Portland Great Dane Community. In her spare time she enjoys agility, hiking, biking, and attending her kids’ sporting events. Contact her at kennedymmorgan@gmail.com.

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March 31, Eugene-area dog owners are invited to have their say in the creation of a small dog off-leash area on Amazon Parkway. The City Open Space Planning Management is seeking public input and to gauge community support.

Lola’s Park, a small dog advocacy group, (www.

SmallDogPark.com), has more information and will be in attendance. The group was created in memory of Lola, a small dog killed by a large dog at Amazon Dog Park. To put your two cents in, attend the meeting Thursday, Mar. 31, 6-8pm at Hilyard Community Center in Eugene.

Little dog honored for big feat Last September, Missy, a tiny 11-year-old Dachshund with enormous persistence, showed up at Charles Mitchell’s SW Washington home, barking furiously.

Missy refused to leave until Mitchell followed her across the street to where Missy’s owner, Charlie Burdon, a heart attack survivor, had collapsed in his bedroom after suffering dizziness and nausea. Burdon had managed to reach his wife at work, who’d called 911, but Missy and Mitchell got there first. Burdon, who was later diagnosed with vertigo, rewards Missy with treats, walks, car rides and trips to Home Depot. The two men, who have known each other for years, agree that sometimes the biggest hearts come in the smallest packages. Missy was honored by the American Red Cross during the Fred Meyer Breakfast of Champions last month.

New S/N clinic open in Coos County

The newly opened low-cost spay/neuter clinic “S/Nipped” is already booked weeks out. Located in Coos Bay and serving surrounding Southern Oregon Coast areas, the high-volume, high-quality, low-cost clinic replicates a successful model introduced in 1994 by the Humane Alliance (HA) of Asheville, North Carolina. The model keeps costs in check by maintaining the single focus of spay/neuter.

HA facilitators have trained and mentored more than 90 organizations in opening and operating like clinics across the country. More than 65 clinics modeled after HA are operating in 27 states.

The mission: To end the pet over-population crisis. In North Carolina, euthanasia rates have dropped by 75 percent since the inception of the HA. To learn more, call 541-808-2377, or go to snippedandspayed.webs.com.

Meet CAT’s

Runchy

little newsbits to chew on

When Ted came into CAT Monday afternoon, he knew he’d be leaving with a life-long companion, just not such a notable one. The folks at CAT extended their thanks to “everyone who adopted from CAT over the years. Because you chose CAT for your feline friend, we were able to achieve this milestone today.”

Chip ‘em for cheap April 2nd In honor of National Tag Day, Cat Adoption Team is hosting a Discount Microchip Clinic Apr. 2, 11-2, at CAT in Sherwood, OR. During the event, dogs or cats can be “chipped” for just $20; $5-off coupons are available at: catadoptionteam. org/calendar/event/discount-microchip-clinicfor-cats-and-dogs/. Details 503-925-8903 or CatAdoptionTeam.org.

The folks at CAT cite that nationally, only 16 percent of lost dogs and 2 percent of lost cats are reunited with their owners. They say, “Until

Mr. 25,000 Ebony, now known as Luke, was the 25,000th adoption from the Cat Adoption Team last month. Luke went home with lots of new toys that he’ll share with his new cat-mate, Mickey. Ted and Liz B. of Tigard are not new adopters to CAT. In late fall of last year, they adopted a little black kitten, Mickey, Luke’s new sibling.

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Runchy

little newsbits to chew on

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pets are able to recite your phone number or address to authorities when they become lost and separated from you, visible identification and a microchip are your pets’ ticket back home.”

WHS seeks Humaneitarian nominees Willamette Humane Society is now accepting nominations for its annual Humaneitarian Award, which recognizes a person or group who exemplifies WHS’s mission to promote the welfare of animals through leadership, education, and action. Spokespeople say the award “allows WHS to highlight and reinforce the contributions individuals make for the betterment of our community through their work with, or on behalf of, companion animals.” All nominees will be recognized at a reception in May. The winner will also receive a cast bronze sculpture by artist Calvin Stinger. Deadline for nominations is Friday, Apr. 29. Nomination forms can be downloaded at WillametteHumane.org. Details 503-585-5900 ext. 324.

Parrots and veterans find new life together

program at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. The work therapy program assists veterans (many with physical and psychological impairments) in re-integrating into society and the workforce, while the veterans serve as the caretakers of 16 rescued parrots (many with physical and psychological problems of their own). Called Serenity Park Sanctuary, the large aviary was built on what was once a basketball court at the hospital.

Men who have endured unspeakable horror and have lost much light up when with the birds, rediscovering the life-giving gifts of love, sharing and laughter.

It’s a win-win for both. The birds teach the veterans patience, sympathy and empathy, while the parrots benefit by having a loving permanent home in which to live and once again build trusting relationships with humans.

Therapists at Serenity Park hope to expand to other VA hospitals in the future. To learn more, visit ParrotCare.org and click on the Serenity Park link. To view an informative, inspiring video, go to YouTube.com/watch?v=OF2W6tSSQGI.

Helping keep pets and families together In the current economy, organizations working in low-cost spay/neuter have seen a rise in calls from people seeking help for their pets — with everything from medical care to spay/neuter assistance, food to supplies. Having access to these services enables people to keep their pets and ensures no new lives are created, ultimately reducing the number of pets at risk of abandonment or surrender to animal shelters.

Parrots and veterans sometimes share what should be a rare condition for any species: homelessness. Across the country, castoff pet birds fill avian rescues beyond capacity, and military veterans can be seen in every town, living in the street.

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Low-income individuals needing financial help to alter their pets can complete the online application at www.spayoregon.org or call 503 389-0228 for a referral to the nearest participating clinic. Community members who do not qualify for this program can still visit the website or call the hotline for referrals to other low-cost spay/ neuter options.

Corporate sponsorship and individual taxdeductible contributions are a tremendous help in the work to stem the tide of pet overpopulation and to stop the needless euthanasia. In addition to being an effective and humane means of decreasing euthanasia, spaying and neutering is an essential component of good pet health, promoting longer, healthier lives, improving pet behavior, and lessening the burden on shelters and taxpayers.

To learn more or to make a secure online donation, please visit www.spayoregon.org.

Dove celebrates a year at the coast In March 2010, DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital opened a satellite clinic in Lincoln City to serve the animal emergency needs of area tourists and residents. The only after-hours emergency facility in the area, Dove at the coast has treated nearly 1,000 animals since opening.

OVMA Awards Meet the winners Additional information recently became available on this year’s inductees to the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame. To see them all, go to http://oregonvma.org/oregon-animal-hall-fame.

Human inductees can be found at http://oregonvma.org/ovma-awards-excellence. Following are a few sneak peeks:

Brodie

Photo by Raina Dey

Doc with owner,

Steve Lyche

Photo by Raina Dey

Connecting the Dots...

with Spot

S

pot Magazine is dedicated to supporting, promoting and fostering the best quality of life for all members of its community in Oregon, Washington and beyond. One of the forms this takes is partnerships in education.

Late last winter, Spot partnered with the photography class at Lane Community College in Eugene to promote adoption and spay neuter.

Professor Jarmila (Jeri) Mrazek originally sought projects to help her students meet the requirements of her “Making a Difference” curriculum. She originally connected with a local animal rescue who enlisted Spot’s help. Spot then got folks at Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) involved, and the rest has been fun, impactful . . . artistic history.

Students have photographed adoptables at LCAS in a project called “Showroom of Pets,” designed to convey the reality that shelters are occupied by many healthy, beautiful animals of all ages, breeds and mixes. The idea is to change popular thinking so that when a family becomes ready to add a pet to the family their first thought is not a pet store or backyard breeder, but their local shelter or rescue.

Another layer of purpose is served by the students’ offering tips derived from their own learning to help shelter staff improve their photography skills. The thinking: anything that might help find forever homes is worthwhile. For example, students bring advanced

techniques in low-light shooting to highlight certain features. Their tips will have a lasting impact for shelter staff who struggle to take good pictures every day. The situation is win-win, with both groups learning from each other.

One LCAS staff member told a student, “Turn your body to the side when you photograph the dog, and face the camera to him.” This can minimize the discomfort many animals have with cameras.

As part of the program, students and Spot have conducted shoots at dog parks as part of a spay/ neuter poster campaign. Posters will feature beautiful pictures of dogs playing together, highlighting the benefits of S/N. Taglines, for example, convey messages like, “Now that I’m fixed I have lots of friends at the dog park!”

Working in animal welfare can be exhausting, thankless, and sometimes seemingly hopeless.

Chandra Cagle and Gylanny Crossman take a break from photographing cats at LCAS. The LCC students built a Powerpoint presentation to teach their photography class about LCAS and its residents, and gave LCAS the photos to showcase the cats online.

Projects like these help by providing strength in numbers, learning ops, and making way for new ideas. If you have an idea or suggestion for a way to collaborate for the benefit of animals in need, please Megan@ SpotMagazine.net.

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Thrift sees the phenomenon of online pharmacies as moving pet health care away from a relationship based on professional guidance to one based on price. “In the long term, yes, you may be saving money; and some things might be simple, like a flea collar,” he says. “But with heartworm applications, maybe you need a lot more professional advice about how to use it. How many people are going to read the label? You may be becoming your own vet.”

Whenever there’s a cost savings there will also typically be less information or professional assistance, Thrift asserts. Online pharmacies are often cheaper because they buy medication in much larger quantities than most neighborhood vets can, but, “Is it worth giving up what you’re giving up to get the lower price?” Thrift asks.

Not all vet practices are created equally. Some do have relationships with drug manufacturers, and they have a vested interest in pushing a certain brand or setting a certain price. You can fight back against expensive medications by calling around and price checking with other vets’ offices. Also, ask your vet if they trust a particular online pharmacy.

The more you know, the better for you and your pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association’s website lists resources on drugs and medications, including FAQs about prescriptions and pharmacies, the use of alternatives (generics), and its policy on Internet pharmacies.

Just like when dealing with matters of human health and wellness, knowledge is power, so do your homework.

RESOURCES American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA.org Prescription and Pharmacy FAQs AVMA.org/Issues/Prescribing/Default.asp Doctors Foster and Smith DrsFosterSmith.com SmartPak SmartPak.com National Association of Boards of Pharmacy NABP.net Vet-VIPPS accredited sites NABP.net/programs/accreditation/vet-vipps/ find-a-vet-vipps-online-pharmacy Vanessa Salvia lives with her two kids , one very sweet, fluffy cat (named Fluffy), and a husband (also very sweet) in Eugene, Oregon. When not clicketyclacking on a computer, you can find her browsing the farmer’s markets or feeding ducks from her patio.

A freelance writer for more than 10 years, Vanessa has written extensively about music and entertainment in the Northwest. As mom, wife and companion to countless animals over the years, she has vacuumed more than her share of pet fur.

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Greenhill Humane Society......................... 23

BiMart....................................................... 32

Multnomah County Animal Services......... 8 Oregon Humane Society............................ 12

Clean Break............................................... 2 Healthy Pets Northwest............................ 8

Save the Pets............................................. 18

Jesse’s K9 Cookies...................................... 28

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society..... 28

Mad About Organics.................................. 28 Solid Gold Northwest................................ 6 Wild Child Pet Fashions............................. 28

BOARDING / DAYCARE Cooper Mountain...................................... 12 Laurel Acres............................................... 10 Rock Creek Kennels................................... 15 Rose City Veterinary Hospital.................... 25 CREMATION / MEMORIAL / HOME EUTHANASIA

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COUNSELING Specialized Counseling for Pet Owners and Pet Professionals.............. 28

EVENTS

SUPPLIES BiMart....................................................... 32 Healthy Pets Northwest............................ 8

PORTLAND METRO • Bag

SALEM • 9am — New Volunteer Orientation

Donation Program today

at the Marion County Dog Shelter in Salem.

through July 10 at all Portland

Details 503-566-6966 or sheard@co.marion.

Metro Whole Foods Market lo-

or.us.

cations. Customers who bring their own bag Apr. 1-July 10 will be given a 10

SHERWOOD • 11-2 — Cat Adoption Team

cent credit to donate to a selected nonprofit,

presents a discount microchip clinic for

including DoveLewis. Get your groceries and

dogs (yes dogs) and cats on National Tag Day

give Dove a boost!

at the shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. Microchips offered at a rock-bottom cost of $20,

SOCIAL / PET NETWORKING

PORTLAND • 6pm — 6th annual Boutiques

including the all important registration (get

pdxdog.com.............................................. 29

Unleashed: Fashion for Both Ends of the Leash

a $5 coupon at http://catadoptionteam.org/

Spot to the Rescue.................................... 21

to benefit DoveLewis grief support programs

calendar/event/discount-microchip-clinic-for-

at the Tiffany Center. A fun and sometimes

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SPAY / NEUTER

hilarious look at the latest styles from local

an adult cat for 50% off.

Greenhill Humane Society......................... 23 Multnomah County Animal Services......... 8 Oregon Humane Society............................ 12 \Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund....................... Inserts

boutiques for people & pets. Tickets include hosted beer, wine, signature cocktail and hors

WOODBURN • 11am — Adoption Outreach

d’ oeuvres. Also on tap will be an auction, raffle

with Marion County Dog Shelter at South Sa-

and great company. Details BoutiquesUn-

lem Pet Supply ‘til 4. Come meet some sweet,

leashed.com.

adoptable dogs!

EUGENE • 7-9pm — 16th annual “Laff-Off”

SALEM * 11am — License Amnesty Event including license amnesty, vaccinations, infor-

Bark in the Park, Greenhill Humane........... 23 Doggie Dash, OHS...................................... 12

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society..... 28

VACATION RENTALS

Comedy Benefit for Greenhill Humane Society

FOOD / TREATS

at the Actor’s Cabaret Theatre. See local

mation at Centennial Park Dog Park ‘til 2. First

Barking Mad Farm..................................... 28 Bennington Properties ............................. 11 Idyllic Beach House................................... 8,28 Jupiter Hotel............................................. 2

comedians vie for the title of “Funniest Person

250 arrivals receive a $3 rabies vaccination ($8

of the year.” Tickets $15; 100% of the proceeds

after) with the purchase/renewal of a Marion

support Greenhill. Details/Tickets ActorsCaba-

County Dog License. Other low cost vaccina-

ret.org or 541-683-4368.

tions available.

BiMart....................................................... 32 Healthy Pets Northwest............................ 8 MEAT for Cats and Dogs............................. 9 Solid Gold Northwest................................ 6

GROOMING Bows and Bones Mobile............................ 28 Cooper Mountain...................................... 12 Show Dogs Grooming................................ 15

PHOTOGRAPHY / PORTRAITS David Childs Photography......................... 19

HOME & GARDEN Clean Break............................................... 2 Golden Realty............................................ 18 Mad about Organics.................................. 28 XO ............................................................. 16

VETERINARY CARE Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic of Oregon ....... 21 Cascade VRC.............................................. 17 Back on Track Vet Rehabilitation Center..... 22 Rose City Veterinary Hospital.................... 25 VCA / Northwest Veterinary Specialists..... 7

PORTLAND * 8am — Pet

PORTLAND • Noon-4 — OHS Adoption

Nutrition & News with Chip

Outreach at Furever Pets on Broadway.

Sammons. Chip has moved to KPAM, 860 AM. Tune in Saturdays for tips helping your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

PORTLAND • 3pm — Puppy Manners program at Oregon Humane. For puppies under 16 weeks at the start of 5-week series. Open enrollment allows pups to begin anytime. Cov-

WELLNESS Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic of Oregon ....... 21 Back on Track Vet Rehabilitation Center..... 22 Bowser Wear Healer’s Veterinary Dressings ................................. 28 Cascade VRC.............................................. 17 Rose City Veterinary Hospital.................... 25 Rosemary’s Solutions - Holistic Health for People/Pets.............................. 28 VCA / Northwest Veterinary Specialists..... 7

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PORTLAND • Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day

ers socialization, boundary-setting, setting

PORTLAND • 8am — Pet

puppy up for success, basic cues and tips on

Nutrition & News with Chip

at 301 NW 10th St. in the

potty- and crate-training. Five classes/$150.

Sammons. Chip has moved

Pearl. OHS volunteers will

VANCOUVER • 11-3 — Adoption

to KPAM, 860 AM. Tune in

help scoop ice cream and

Outreach with Columbia Gorge Humane

Saturdays for tips helping

happily answer questions

Society at PetsMart. Details WCGHumane-

about OHS and the up-

society.org.

METRO • 4pm — Adopt a cat this weekend. CAT counselors are on-site noon-4 at

your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

local PetsMart stores this weekend and the

coming Doggie Dash.

org.

SALEM • 11am — Adoption Outreach

weekends of Apr. 9, 16 and 30. Store loca-

LAKE OSWEGO • 9am — Run with the

tions include Clackamas, Hillsboro Tigard,

Dogs at Petco. At 9, the Red Lizard Run-

PORTLAND • 5pm — Basic Manners Dog

with Marion County Dog Shelter at Pet Etc.

Tualatin, Wilsonville, Washington Square, and

ning Club takes adoptable dogs for a jog (or

Training classes at OHS. Fun, positive class-

‘til 4. Come meet your new best friend!

8825 SW Cascade Ave. Details CatAdoption-

walk, as the case may be). Perfect op for a

es built to be flexible for busy schedules.

Team.org.

test drive, or come meet the dogs afterward!

Mandatory intro class $15 (offered again

They’ll be on the scene ‘til noon.

Apr. 30). Training classes offered Tues-Fri.

SHERWOOD •Noon - 2pm

Advance at your own pace; buy a “training

— The Cat Food Bank is

PORTLAND • 9:30am — NW Pet & Com-

pass” and go when convenient. Details/RSVP

open to provide cat food

panion Fair at the Portland Expo Center

oregonhumane.org.

for cat owners in financial

today & tomorrow.

need. Located at CAT’s

PORTLAND • 12:30pm — Problem Pooch class at Oregon Humane in Portland. Great for new or soon-to-be pet guardians, and those who just want to know what makes Fido tick. Free; please leave pets at home.

Details oregonhumane.org.

VANCOUVER * 1-3pm — Tails R Waggin

shelter: 14175 SW Galbreath Dr.

Doggy Daycare Open House. Stop by and

VANCOUVER • 11-3 —

check out the newly remodeled daycare

Adoption Outreach with

and boarding facility. Details TailsRWaggin-

Columbia Gorge Humane

DoggyDaycare.com.

Society at Cascade Park

PORTLAND • 3pm — Puppy Manners

and Orchards Petco

program at Oregon Humane. For puppies

stores. Details WCGHumanesociety.org.

under 16 weeks at the start of 5-week series.

VANCOUVER • 4-9pm — Support West

Open enrollment allows pups to begin

Columbia Gorge Humane Society, no-kill

anytime. Covers socialization, boundary-

animal shelter. Five Guys Burgers & Fries at

setting, setting puppy up for success, basic

19171 SE Mill Plain Blvd. is accepting fliers

cues and tips on potty- and crate-training.

(download at WCGHumanesociety.org).

Present it with your order and 15% of your

The canines LOVED their job in a project to promote adoption by LCC photography students, LCAS and Spot. Story page 27

Five classes/$150.

purchase will go to WCGHS. PORTLAND • 6pm — Puppy Romp at Oregon Humane. Exposing puppies to new dogs can help prevent behavioral

PORTLAND • Noon — OHS SALEM * 11am — Adoption Outreach

PORTLAND • 6pm — Free

with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem

Pet Health Workshop: Vac-

PetsMart on Lancaster ‘til 4pm.

cine Protocols for Your Pet at

PORTLAND • 3pm — Puppy Manners

Westside Adoption Center Open House. Check out Oregon Humane Society’s new Westside addition, and Julie

DoveLewis. Learn about cur-

Thomas’s new Doggie Paddle facility. While

rent science/theory behind

there, check out demos at the pool, grab a

problems later. Bring your puppy to meet

program at Oregon Humane. For puppies

other healthy puppies and run, play and

pet vaccine protocols. Guests must be 12

under 16 weeks at the start of 5-week series.

bite, and get a grooming consult, microchip,

socialize. $15; Details OregonHumane.org.

or older; RSVP (required) to: http://www.

Open enrollment allows pups to begin

and meet sweet adoptables; adoption fees

dovelewis.org/news-events/pet-health

discounted today.

PORTLAND • 6:05pm — Tune into 98.1 FM Radio for Spot’s Report on Petfriendly events this weekend. The Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show.

PORTLAND • 7pm — Dining to Give at the Oregon Culinary Institute. $30 gets you a four-course meal, and 40% of the proceeds support the animals at OHS. Seating is limited; RSVP to DiningToGive.org.

EUGENE • 8pm — Fat Tire Bike Raffle at McShane’s Bar and Grill to benefit Greenhill.

New Belgium brewing again offers a 2011 “phat” bike for raffle (tickets $1; must be present to win). 21 older. Details Green-Hill. org/calendar_events.

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anytime. Covers socialization, boundarysetting, setting puppy up for success, basic

PORTLAND • 6:05pm —

cues and tips on potty- and crate-training.

Tune into 98.1 FM Radio

Five classes/$150.

for Spot’s Report on Pet-

feline matters like litterbox training, moving

friendly events this week-

a kitty to a new home, furniture damage,

end. The Furry FunPlanner

biting and scratching. Free; class is for

PORTLAND • 3:30pm — Bunny Fair at Oregon

report opens the KPSU Family Show.

Humane ‘til 5:30. Bunny parents and those con-

PORTLAND • 8am — Pet

sidering a new addition can learn all about rabbits and from the Rabbit Advocates and see the film, Your First House Rabbit at 4pm, covering care and feeding, housing, rabbit talk, and more. Other highlights include an info booth and (by donation) bunny nail trims and mini vet exams. Adoptables will be on site, as will a silent auction, a bake sale, hay for sale, books, apparel, bumper stickers and more. Details RabbitAdvocates.org.

PORTLAND • 2:30pm — Finicky Feline class at Oregon Humane. Learn about

people only.

FLORENCE * Open Hours — Adoption

Nutrition & News with

Outreach at Mini Pet Mart, 2630 Hwy 101.

Chip Sammons. Chip has

Meet sweet adoptables from Florence

moved to KPAM, 860 AM.

Humane Society. Details 541-997-7035.

Tune in Saturdays for tips helping your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

BEND • 10am — 3-mile Kid- and Petfriendly walk or run to support MS at Riverbend Park. Details NationalMSsociety.

Catch the weekly FunPlanner Report 6pm Thursdays @ 98.1 fm

PORTLAND • 6:05pm

PORTLAND • 3pm — Puppy Manners

SHERWOOD • CAT’s Sherwood

— Tune into 98.1 FM

program at Oregon Humane. For puppies

shelter is open Easter Sunday.

Radio for Spot’s Report

under 16 weeks at the start of 5-week series.

on Pet-friendly events this

Open enrollment allows pups to begin

PORTLAND • 1pm — The Easter Bunny will be at OHS ‘til

weekend. The Furry FunPlanner report opens

anytime. Covers socialization, boundary-

the KPSU Family Show.

setting, setting puppy up for success, basic

4. And you can get to know some of his real

cues and tips on potty- and crate-training.

bunny pals. Learn from the rabbit experts

Five classes/$150.

the joy of having rabbits as pets.

PORTLAND • 8am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons. Chip has

PORTLAND • 4pm — Puppy Romp at

PORTLAND • 6pm — Free

moved to KPAM, 860 AM.

Oregon Humane. Exposing puppies to new

Pet Health Workshop: Caring

Tune in Saturdays for tips helping your pets

dogs can help prevent behavioral problems

for Your Pet with Chronic

live long, healthy, happy lives.

later. Bring your puppy to meet other healthy

Kidney Disease at DoveLewis.

EUGENE • 10:15am — Dog-gone Easter

puppies and run, play and socialize. $15;

Learn the basics of home care for an affected

Details OregonHumane.org.

pet. Guests 12 or older only please. RSVP

Egg Hunt at Greenhill Humane Society.

Can you spot the ball? The models in Spot’s photo project with LCC and LCAS loved the job. Story page 27

(required) to: http://www.dovelewis.org/

Over 3,000 eggs will be stuffed with doggy

PORTLAND • 6:15pm — Reactive Rover

treats and hidden all over the grounds at

class at Oregon Humane. This 6-week class

Greenhill for leashed pooches to hunt for, the

helps dog owners gain better control through

PORTLAND • 6:05pm — Tune into 98.1

Easter bunny will be on hand for pet pics, and

training that encourages dogs to focus on

FM Radio for Spot’s Report on Pet-friendly

everyone can enjoy refreshments and vie for

his/her person instead of other dogs. Learn

events this weekend. The Furry FunPlanner

socialization, boundary-setting, setting puppy

prizes. Registration opens at 10:15; the hunt

positive training techniques that help make

report opens the KPSU Family Show.

up for success, basic cues and tips on potty- and

begins at 11. $5 per dog; photos $10. Details

walks and interactions with other dogs more

Green-Hill.org.

enjoyable. Wednesdays; $165. Details Oregon-

news-events/pet-health.

SHERWOOD • Spring Feline

PORTLAND • 3pm — Puppy Manners program at Oregon Humane. For puppies under 16 weeks at the start of 5-week series. Open enrollment allows pups to begin anytime. Covers

crate-training. Five classes/$150.

Fling Adoption Discount

Humane.org.

SALEM • 11am — Adoption Outreach with

through May 1. 50% off all

Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Petco

adult cat adoptions. Come and

on Lancaster ‘til 4pm.

find love . . . for half off. Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

ALL MONTH LONG

PORTLAND • 10am — Time to take your

Sign up now for Doggie Dash! The biggest pet

dogs to the park! They’re getting frisky

event of the year in Portland, complete with

with the onset of spring, so leash up and

tons of vendors on the waterfront, hundreds of

let’s go! The Mt Dog Meetup meets the last

pets and their people strolling Naito Parkway

Saturday of the month at Fernhill Park at the

for fun and to boost homeless pets, and a great

corner of NE Ainsworth & 41st Ave. Details

festival atmosphere. Voted #1 two years running

ldmiller@aracnet.com or 503-282-6706.

in Spot’s Top Dog Awards. This year’s event is May 14. Register at OregonHumane.Org/

PORTLAND • 8am — Pet

DoggieDash. For $5 off coupon, enter code:

Nutrition & News with Chip

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Sammons. Chip has moved to KPAM, 860 AM. Tune in Saturdays for tips helping your pets live long, healthy,

CIRCLE THE DATE!

May 7

happy lives.

CORVALLIS * 9-4 — OSU Pet Day & Open House. The college opens its doors to 2 &

PORTLAND * 5:30pm — 13th annual Furball,

4 legged visitors for tours, demos, exhibits

“The Tails of the Wild West,” to benefit The

and socialization. The event typically draws

Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon at the World

some 4,000 visitors who, along with leashed

Forestry Center.

pets, enjoy low-cost dog washes, a fun run, pet photo booth, agility demos, a petting zoo, canine Frisbee contests, and a teddy bear surgery clinic. Free, open to the public.

EUGENE * 18th annual Bark in the Park May

Details OregonState.edu/VetMed/Pet-Day.

15 at Alton Baker Park. Pre-registration at

PORTLAND • 12:30-4:30 — OHS Adoption

In a collaboration between LCC photo students, LCAS and Spot, this model showed how happy life can be when you’re fixed!

Story in Fetch

Outreach at PetSmart, 9721 NE Cascades Pkwy, and at PetsMart on SE 82nd, noon-4.

7, the fun starts at 9. Go to Green-Hill.org to pre-register, create a fundraising team, or make a pledge. Eugene’s biggest party of the year for pets and their peeps. On your Barks!

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