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On Halloween and hurricane rescue Hello Readers, There’s a lot to talk about this month. Thanks to all of you who asked us about efforts to help animals in the wake of Katrina, and see pages 6–7 for our coverage. Halloween presents us with the challenge of keeping our own pets safe. For years, the holiday raised fears of pets being harmed, to the point that shelters wouldn’t adopt out black cats in October. That’s no longer the case, assures Kathy Covey from Oregon Humane Society (OHS), mostly due to extensive screening of adopters. OHS allows adoptions of black cats, dogs, and rats all year round. The biggest threat Halloween poses to pets in most communities, she says, is the possibility of getting lost in trick-or-treat chaos. “Secure your pet in another part of the house,” Covey advises. “Keeping your dog or cat away from the front door is the best way to ensure that they will not get out at all.” Other Halloween dangers include candy — a chemical in chocolate can be deadly to dogs, and processed sugar isn’t healthy for any pets — and open flame. I had planned to write more about Halloween traditions and safety this month, and then Katrina hit. We cover what you can do to help and discuss our local Oregon Humane Society teams’ contributions in this issue, but that’s a news story, no place to editorialize. So here’s my editorial: as utterly awful as the entire situation became, we as Portlanders can find a little cheer knowing what our folks did to help people and animals whose lives were destroyed by the storm. Oregon Humane Society Technical Rescue Team (OHSTAR) is prepared to help in all kinds of emergencies. They were one of the most sought-after emergency teams before Katrina, and their September work in the disaster zone has only enhanced their reputation. OHS did us, and the country, proud in Louisiana. I’m amazed at their efforts. Read their online diary at www.oregonhumane.org, and you will be too. OHS is readying another team as I write this, and other Oregonians, including board members of Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals, are currently in the Gulf region helping out. Spot will continue to cover the effects of the storm on animals and animal-interest organizations. Please write to us with any questions, comments, or firsthand experiences: editor@spotmagazine.net.

To the Editor, Can you devote an edition to the plight of animals in the wake of Katrina? Do you have any connections (that you could publish) that we can utilize or are there any programs that are specifically targeted to rescuing and relocation of abandoned pets in Mississippi and Louisiana? I am interested in organizing something locally and/or traveling to an appropriate location to work with existing rescue operations. Thanks, Ann Foster, Vancouver, WA

hanks so much to Jim Curry of SE Portland for his lovely rendition of our logo and very funny letter! Jim, who describes himself as 80 years young, says he loves Spot and always reads the ads first, “Scout’s honor.” He also complimented Lancea on the logo design. “Yes, I traced it, so what. It looks good, right?”

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Take Me With You! 4 Traveling with your pets is fun, rewarding, and often difficult. Fellow travelers share their tips, tricks, and experiences in this monthly feature. This time: Canby’s pumpkin festival welcomes leashed dogs.

Seeking Home Sweet Home 4 Every month, Seeking Home Sweet Home delves into local animal rescue and adoption efforts. This time: Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon focuses on fostering and adopting older dogs.

Shelters and the Storm 6 Animal interest groups responded quickly to the devastation of hurricane Katrina. Check out what’s happening, and what you can do to help.

Behavior Bites 8 Noted behaviorist and author Karen London specializes in both canine aggression and canine play, and covers that whole range in her column for Spot. This time: The universal canine language of body blocking.

Animal House 8 Pets dig, scratch, chew, and wet, and don’t necessarily care that you just reupholstered that couch. This column offers practical solutions for maintaining a happy, healthy, and (largely) unchewed home. This time: Dealing with muddy feet.

Vet on the Spot 9 Each month, local veterinary specialists talk about their specialties and discuss who might benefit from specialty care. This time: Critical care specialist and DoveLewis medical director Andrea Oncken.

Furry FunPlanner 10 Animal-related events and activities for October. Find a play day, informational workshop, pet show, or even a new animal companion.

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id you know the world’s record giant pumpkin, weighing 1,385 pounds, was crowned at the Giant Pumpkin Festival right in Canby, Oregon? Did you know you could very well witness the crowning of a new pumpkin champion at the 2005 Giant Pumpkin Festival, one of many fall-themed events you can take your well-behaved, leashed pooch to during the month of October? Well, now you do. This year’s Pumpkin Festival kicks off the month-long Fall Festival at Fir Point Farms in Aurora, Oregon, taking place October 1. The day will start at 10 a.m. when a giant pumpkin will drop from the sky to crush an automobile with its massive orange heft. The giant pumpkin weigh-in will follow, with over $17,500 in prize money to be awarded to lucky pumpkins. Of course, many pumpkin-themed goods will be for sale, as you’ll be craving them by now.

Don’t let the giant pumpkins blind you to the rest of the fun, though. The month-long Fall Festival at Fir Point Farms continues every weekend in October. Take your pick of hayrides, a corn and hay maze, a pumpkin slingshot, pony rides, a hayslide, treats, live entertainment and more, including farm animals featuring treeclimbing goats. Please tell your dog these are not large squirrels. Visit www.firpointfarms.com or call 503-678-2455 for more details. Want more? Kruger’s Farm Market on NW Sauvie Island Road in Portland offers the island’s largest corn maze for exploration all through the end of October. The maze was designed and built by local artist Peter Rockwell, and the Krugers feel this year’s “Cornucopia” maze is their best yet. Kruger’s also offers daily free hayrides to the pumpkin field, an animal barn, and fresh

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usan Faria wants to shatter a myth about older dogs. “People tell me they don’t want an older dog because it’s going to die,” she says. “Like us, dogs are living longer, and because of advances in veterinary care, they’re also living healthier.” Faria and five other volunteers make up Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon, a registered 501(c)(3) charity organization that takes in dogs ages six and older. “A lot of dogs are 10–12 years old,” says Faria. “They come to us from homes where their owners have gone into some type of care facility and they can’t take their dog.” Senior Dog Rescue also takes older dogs that simply aren’t wanted by their owners, either because they’re old or because the owners are moving. The group also rescues senior dogs from shelters and has been known to take in an unwanted younger dog or two. Starting small Faria started rescuing senior dogs eight years ago when, while working for a Golden Retriever rescue, she noticed that senior dogs were not being adopted from shelters. She did some Internet research and discovered the national organization, Senior Dog Rescue. Organizers encouraged Faria to start her own Oregon chapter. She started small, rescuing a handful of dogs from shelters. Now her group places as many as 60 dogs into new homes each year.

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SHELTERS AND THE STORM Pets, livestock, wildlife, and Hurricane Katrina Kerry Bleskan • Spot Magazine

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urricane Katrina’s damage affected animals too, devastating farm animals and wildlife and separating evacuees from their pets. With more than 3 billion farm animals raised annually in the Gulf states, government agencies predicted millions of livestock deaths. Scientists said the toll on wildlife wouldn’t be clear for years. Thousands of pets were lost or stranded. Even in the face of such devastation, the response from the animal welfare community was in many ways more efficient that the initial response to human tragedy and need inflicted by the August 29 storm. Humane societies reacted quickly to the disaster, and networks were established. As with the

human teams, however, flooding, violence, and confusion delayed response. Affected states had disaster plans in place, and tried to follow them. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) had the lead role in the rescue efforts, coordinating with other humane societies, independent groups and rescuers, The Red Cross, and government agencies. HSUS’s Disaster Animal Rescue Teams began planning their course of action the week before Katrina hit. At least 15 disaster response teams from around the country, including one from Oregon Humane Society (see “Local heroes,” this page) were prepared to deploy as soon as authorities gave the word. The Federal Emergency Management Agency deployed four Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) — the most ever sent at once — September 2. VMATs cared for surviving domestic and wild animals and assessed health threats to and from animals. Those who evacuated before the storm were the lucky ones in many ways, but weren’t necessarily prepared to be gone for so long. HSUS encouraged evacuees to contact local law enforcement and emergency services to report pets left behind in the evacuation. Databases were compiled to report lost and found pets. In New Orleans, at least, already-homeless pets escaped the worst of the disaster. According to its established disaster plan, the Louisiana Society for the Protection of Animals shelter evacuated all ani-

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mals housed there over the August 27 weekend. Shelters and individuals took care of the animals, whose former shelter was completely flooded. Other coastal Louisiana shelters sent their pets to shelters in Texas and elsewhere in Louisiana; Florida shelters took in animals from affected areas in Mississippi. Once flood waters receded and roads cleared, teams and vehicles moved in to rescue those left behind. Red Cross volunteers reported all veterinary issues to the VMATs.

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regon Humane Society’s Technical Animal Rescue (OHSTAR) team — team leader Lt. Randy Covey, OHS employee Casey Jones, volunteer René Pizzo, and officer Kerri Tyler — drove to Louisiana to help at HSUS’ request. In a specially-equipped OHS truck, they left very early September 2 and arrived at the staging area in Gonzales, Louisiana September 5. The next day, OHSTAR joined the convoy into New Orleans to begin their rescue efforts. “The scene was like a science fiction movie,” Tyler said, describing the armed police and military presence, and the sheer destruction evident everywhere. “We drove past houses with roofs blown off … Billboards were torn up by the winds, their crumpled metal legs bent into giant spider creatures.” For the first few days, the team removed pets from homes, following a list of calls owners made to a hotline. Tyler reported that they were surprised to learn they had to be burglars, and equally surprised to learn that they became pretty good at it. OHSTAR rescued more than 60 animals in this first phase. They brought the rescued pets to an emergency shelter set up at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales Partway through the fourth day, the team was called back to the shelter to learn that it was at capacity, and their mission had to change to pro-

viding enough food and water for trapped pets to hang tight for two weeks or so. This was difficult for team members. “Leaving them behind was tearing us all up,” wrote Pizzo September 10. “There are psychologists and various trauma counselors and Christian groups at the shelter offering support, thank goodness.” They were allowed to break the rules in certain situations, as Jones and Covey did in one house with four dehydrated, thin Rottweilers. They rushed one, an elderly guy who could barely lift his head when he was found, to a triage vet and literally saw his condition improve with IV fluids. “The feeling of watching that dog make a dramatic turnaround from lethargy to awareness is beyond description!” Covey said. (A few days later, Pizzo reported that this dog was seen “doing fine and taking a gentle walk around the compound.”) With the rescue mission limited, more focus was turned to the now-full Lamar-Dixon shelter. Again at HSUS’ request, OHS sent shelter worker Jay Hutchison and OHSTAR member and volunteer Juli Warner to help. From September 10–15, team members alternately worked in the shelter and the field. Seemingly, as shelter conditions became more orderly and positive, field conditions became more dangerous and difficult. Asked to help with aggressive dogs hampering the search for bodies at a high school, Covey said the team discovered about 25 dogs, most of them friendly, “running all over the place.” Upstairs had been an emergency shelter, and people were forced to abandon their pets when they were evacuated. “Cats left in carriers didn’t survive. Dogs tied to desks didn’t have a chance to scrounge for food or water. It was a grim reminder to us that rescue efforts must continue and that there could still be animals trapped and struggling to survive.” To reduce burnout, HSUS rotates rescue teams. The first OHS team arrived home September 19 as another prepared to leave September 21. More than anything, group leader Covey wants to emphasize the importance of disaster planning. “When you evacuate in anticipation of a disaster, take your pets with you,” he wrote on his last day at the emergency shelter. “Plan ahead, evacuate early, and protect yourself and your animals from the trauma and pain of leaving them behind.”

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helters and other rescuers say they’ve received a tremendous amount of support, but are by no means out of the woods yet. “The needs are so great and will be great for at least two years,” said zoological medicine professor from the Louisiana State School of Veterinary Medicine Mark Mitchell. “We aren’t used to seeing nearly 80,000 refugees and their animals, and that is really the situation we are facing now.” The following organizations are all involved in the rescue effort and welcome donations of money and supplies.

American Society for the Protection of Animals: Signing up volunteers for hands-on help and foster homes for displaced pets. www.aspca.org; 866-275-3923. American Veterinary Medical Foundation: Nonprofit organizes the federally-affiliated Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams. www.avmf.org; 847925-8070. Humane Society of South Mississippi: Advised evacuees on getting pets out of harm’s way. www.hssm.org; 13756 Washington Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39503.

Humane Society of Southeast Texas: Sheltering evacuees’ pets and collecting donations on behalf of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals until the New Orleans shelter can open again. www.petsforpeople.org; 409-833-0504. Humane Society of the United States: Seeking trained and untrained volunteers to staff the huge emergency shelters set up in the Gulf coast area. www.hsus.org; 800-HUMANE1 (486-8631).

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Louisiana Veterinarian Medical Association: Curating fund to mitigate damage to veterinary infrastructure in Louisiana. www.lvma.org; 800524-2996. Mississippi Animal Rescue League: Operating an emergency shelter at the state fairgrounds. www.msarl.org; 4395 South Drive, Jackson, MS 39209. Oregon Humane Society: Rescue team saving pets trapped in New Orleans homes. www.oregonhumane.org; 503-285-7722. United Animal Nations: Trains volunteers to skillfully respond to animal needs during disasters through their Emergency Animal Rescue Service program, www.uan.org; 916-429-2457.

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BEHAVIOR BITES Body blocking: the universal canine language position in space and movements. The following descriptions of exactly how to block in specific contexts will help give a clear visual n influential dog controls other dogs’ picture of what to do and how to do it. movements by managing the space Say a dog has been put in a stay, and he around them. She puts her body in front of starts to get up and investigate a treat that another dog, blocking the way that she does dropped on the floor. If he moves forward not want him to go, and leaving access to the toward the trainer and to her left, the trainer way that she does want him to go. If she uses can counter him with her own forward motion, her body to control the space but the dog stepping forward and sideways just one step keeps coming, a confident dog will hold her into the space that he was about to occupy. ground. It’s not that she is attempting to collide If he pauses, the trainer with the dog, but she is should respond by leancommitted to controlling Using body blocks prevents ing backward, taking the that space. Some dogs having dogs who only respond pressure off the dog, but go so far as to actually when both the human and the remain ready to move shove their bodies into again if the dog initiates dog are attached to a leash. another dog, and these another break. Some moves are called “hip sensitive dogs will stop slams” and “shoulder and back up if the trainer so much as leans slams” in the scientific literature. While I toward them. Other dogs are oblivious to a would never recommend that people actually mere lean, and require much more movement slam into their dogs, these space manageby the trainer in order to concede the space. ment maneuvers can be adapted from dogs For any dog, the sooner the trainer reacts, to humans and become part of anyone’s the better. training techniques. With a few adjustments Body blocks can be used to keep uninvited to allow for human anatomy (especially that dogs from jumping into the lap or onto the two-legged thing) dogs’ blocking motions can chest of anyone who is seated, as some all be translated into a suite of behaviors that overly friendly dogs like to do. The person can be used to control dogs by managing the who is sitting down must use the body rather space around them. than the hands (which may cause dogs to think These space management maneuvers he or she is playing) and push the dog away are called “body blocks” and they can be with the body, just like dogs do. Long before used in many contexts. Using body blocks the dog gets there, tuck the hands across the effectively requires attending both to body torso, and lean forward to block the dog with

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the shoulder, hip, or elbow. It’s best to sit right back up after the dog has moved backward. Most dogs won’t give up the first time, so these body blocks may have to be repeated several times in order to have an effect. Body blocks can take a variety of forms: leaning while standing or seated, shuffling toward the dog, goalie-like guarding behavior which often involves side-to-side movements, and stepping across the dog’s path. The commonality of all these movements is that they allow people to control their dogs’ movement and behavior by managing the space around him. Body blocks can be used anytime, any-

where, since the only required equipment is the body. Using body blocks prevents having dogs who only respond when both the human and the dog are attached to a leash. Dogs respond well to body blocks, presumably because this space management is so natural to them. Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certiﬁed Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certiﬁed Pet Dog Trainer who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of serious behavior problems in domestic dogs. An expert in canine aggression and play-related issues, she has written widely about training and behavior. She lives in Flagstaff, Arizona with her husband and their two sons.

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s the fall rains return, so do wet, muddy pawprints to dirty up and even damage your floors and furnishings. A combination of training and containment can help you mitigate the mess. First get Pup used to having her feet handled. If she isn’t, practicing indoors ahead of time with a pile of treats will be easier than trying to train a wet, squirmy dog outside in the rain. You can use the simple “stay,” or make a game of it, teaching “right paw,” “left paw,” etc. Where to clean her feet depends on your house or apartment. If you have a sheltered entry — a covered porch, a garage — keep a towel or absorbent microfiber cloth there. If not, or if it’s too cold out, create a mudroom

just inside the door. Protect the floor with a big waterproof mat and teach pooch to sit and stay as soon as you enter. If your dog runs straight inside, block off the protected area with a baby gate or portable wire containment pen. In snowy weather, dry in between the paw pads, where potentially harmful balls of ice tend to form, or avoid the problem entirely with paw-protective nylon booties. Dry off her tail, back, and belly, too. To be on the safe side, choose stain-resistant carpets and upholstery. Some cleaning products act as water repellers, too. Hardwood floor industry group FlooringGuide.com recommends three coats of oil-based urethane finish for the best protection against pet damage, including water and mud.

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Spot: What is your specialty? The Doc: Veterinary emergency and critical care medicine. Spot: Why did you choose it? The Doc: I enjoy the challenge of treating emergent and critical cases. The medicine is advanced and intensive, and the work is highly rewarding. It was a chance to stay at the cutting edge of new advances in veterinary medicine.

Spot: What additional training was required to specialize in your field? The Doc: A one-year rotating internship following veterinary school, and a threeyear residency in emergency and critical care followed by an intensive examination. Spot: Explain your credentials (the initials after a vet’s name). The Doc: DACVECC: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Spot: Who benefits from your care? The Doc: I am specialized in small animal emergency and critical care, so I generally treat dogs and cats but also will see pet birds, small rodents, and occasionally reptiles. All have immediately life-threatening problems that require fast and intensive care. This ranges from animals who have an emergent injury (i.e. hit by car) or illness to those who require round-the-clock therapeutics and monitoring in the ICU.

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aLL MONTH LONG Adopt-a-Dog Month celebrated at area shelters and rescues with adoption specials and promotions. Info www.americanhumane.org. Clearance Sale at Humane Society for the Willamette Valley Thrift Store, Salem. Many items ½ off. Info 503-362-6892. Meet Adoptable Cats from Multnomah County Animal Services every day at Gresham PetsMart. Info www.multcopets.org.

1 Saturday Adoptable Cats from Multnomah County Animal Services at Division Petco every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Info www.multcopets.org. Adoption Outreach with Second Chance Companions at Cascade Park Petco, Vancouver. Outrreaches held at various locations throughout the month. Info www.sccpets.com; 360-687-4569. Dachshund Field Trial at Castle Rock Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, WA, through Oct 2. Sponsored by Dachshund Club of America. Info spellbounddachs1@ comcast.net; 971-506-4722. Herding Test and Trial at Fido’s Farm, Olympia, WA, through Oct 2. Sponsored by Willamette Valley Herding Club. Info www.herding.org; 360-247-6567. National Briard Show at Red Lion In at the Quay, Vancouver. Jr Showmanship and Parent Specialty, sponsored by Briard Club of America. Info www.briar dclubofamerica.org; 360-683-1828. Volunteer Training at Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood. Adoption counselor training Oct 1 and 15, 1pm. New volunteer training Oct 8 and 22, 10am. Info www.catadoptionteam.org; 503-925-8803. Wirehaired Pointer Field Trial at Boyce Corrals, Madras, through Oct 2. Sponsored by Oregon German Wirehaired Pointer Club. Info taschaaf@msn.com; 360-263-3608. 10

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9am–3pm Adoptable Pets from West Columbia Gorge Humane Society every Saturday at Washougal Farmers’ Market, Pendleton Woolen Mills Parking Lot. Info shelteringhands@yahoo.com; 360-835-3464. 9am Agility Fun Match at Forest Grove Barn, 4884 SW Anderson Rd. Hosted by Columbia Agility Team. $3/run, $5 2 runs. Info www.columbiaagility.org. 10am–4pm Adoptable Cats from Salem Friends of Felines every Saturday at Lancaster Dr PetsMart in Salem. Info www.salemfriendsoffelines.org; 503-581-9444. 10am Chihuahua Play at Chapman Park, Portland. Info pdxchihuahuas@comcast.net. 10–11am Pet Nutrition and News with Chip Sammons every Saturday on KKSL1290 AM. Rebroadcast Saturdays at 4pm. Info about Sammons at www.holisticpetcenter.com. 10–11am Pet Loss Support Group at Humane Society of the Willamette Valley, Salem. Led by experienced humane society staff. Drop-in, free. Also meets Oct 15. Info www.hswv.com; 503-505-5900. 10am–4pm World Animal Festival at Oregon Zoo through Oct 2. Learn how cultures around the world celebrate animals through performance, art, crafts, and educational activities. Info www.oregonzoo.org; 503-226-1561. 11am–4pm Adoptable Cats from Cat Adoption Team at various locations: 11am–3pm every Saturday at Tanasbourne and Tualatin Petcos, noon– 4pm every Saturday and Sunday at Pet Loft in Portland and Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tigard, and Wilsonville PetsMarts. Info www.catadoptionteam.org; 503-925-8803. 11am Problem Pooch Class at Oregon Humane Society, Portland. People-only group discussion on dog behavior aimed at new and potential dog adopters. Dropin, $10 suggested donation. Also held Oct 15. Info www.oregonhumane.org; 503-285-7722. 11am Pug Playday at Minto Brown Park, Salem.

Noon–4pm Adoption Outreaches with Oregon Humane Society at Furever Pets, Green Dog Pet Supply, and Tigard PetsMart. Outreaches held at various locations throughout the month, check schedule at www.oregonhumane.org or call 503-416-5026. Noon–4pm Animal Aid Show & Tell at 5335 SW 42nd Ave every Saturday. Animal Aid is an independent, nonproﬁt group that helps animals through fostering, spay/neuter efforts, and more. This month’s outreach events are Oct 9, 1–4pm, at Urban Fauna and Oct 15, noon–4pm, at Western Pet Supply. Info www.animalaidpdx.org; 503-292-6628. Noon–4pm Meet Shelter Pets from Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals every Saturday and Sunday at Beaverton and Hillsboro Petcos. Info www.ofosa.org; 503-649-9488.

2 sunday Rally Obedience Show at Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis. AKC conformation, obedience, and rally, Canine Good Citizen testing, and rafﬂe. Sponsored by Chintimini Kennel Club. Info www.chintiminikennelclub.com. Small Dog Playgroups at Lexidog’s Pearl location. Dogs 15 lbs. & under 11am–noon, 25 lbs. & under noon– 1pm. Info www.lexidog.com; 503-243-6200.

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1–2pm Schroeder’s Puppy Romp with Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, CPDT, every Sunday afternoon at Schroeder’s Den Daycare for Dogs, Hillsboro. Open to vaccinated puppies 10 weeks–6 months. Info www.schroedersden.com; 503-614-9899.

4 tuesday Puppy Playtime every Tuesday at BarkaLounge, Portland. Puppies 10–20 weeks, 6:30–7:15pm; 20 weeks–12 months, 7:30–8:15. Pre-registration required. Info www.barka-lounge.com; 503-236-3868. 10am Tails of Dove Lewis Tour at Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital’s Northwest Portland location. Free. Info rsvp@dovelewis.org; 503-535-3391 x44. 7–8pm Drop-in Conformation Handling Class every Tuesday at It’s a Dog’s Life, Vancouver. Info www.pennyking.com; 360-600-1849.

6 thursday Noon–1pm Pet Loss Support Group at Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital’s Northwest Portland location. Free. Groups meet several times each month, schedule posted online. Info www.dovelewis.org; 503-234-2061.

11am Run for the Love of Dove — Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital, that is — starts at Mavericks Fitness parking lot on NW Pettygrove between 20th/21st. Two-mile walk/run followed by fun dog contests, including Best Voice and Best Name. $25 advance, includes t-shirt and lunch. Info www.dovelewis.org; 503-535-3391 x44.

Columbia Humane Society Rummage Sale at 50925 Old Portland Rd, Scappoose, continues through Oct 8. Info www.columbiahumane.org; 503-397-4353.

1pm Great Dane Romp at Normandale Park, Portland. Info pages.ivillage.com/gdromp.

6:30pm Obedience Show & Go at Pupa-Razzi, Beaverton. Info www.pup-arazzi.com; 503-259-8978.

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8 saturday Hound Group Show at Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgeﬁeld, Washington, through Oct 9. Sponsored by Cascade Hound Association. Info www.infodog.com/visit_mbf; 336-379-9532. Spaniel Field Trial at Ribbon Ridge Farm, Newberg, through Oct 9. Sponsored by Northwest English Springer Spaniel Club. Info fe tchersketcher@yahoo.com; 253-229-3047.

health and care information, Q & A with rabbit experts. Drop-in, free. Info www.adoptarabbit.org, 503-617-1625.

16 sunday All-Breed Tracking Competition at Overholser Ranch, Cottage Grove. Sponsored by Emerald Dog Obedience Club. 541-746-8064.

12 wednesday 7:15–8pm Drop-in Conformation Handling Class second & fourth Wednesdays at Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis. Info rbritts@comcast.net.

13 thursday 7pm Grief Support Group at Woodburn Pet Hospital. Free. Info 503-981-4622.

15 saturday “Black CAT” Agility Tournament and Test, at Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgeﬁeld, Washington, through Oct 16. Includes Halloween fun run and costume contest. USDAA sanctioned; sponsored by Columbia Agility Team. Info www.columbiaagility.org; 503-631-2416. 9am–5pm Dog Show on the Beach at Surfsand Resort, Cannon Beach. Just-for-fun show includes competitions for Longest/Shortest Ears and cutest puppy; beneﬁts Clatsop County Animal Shelter. Info www.surfsand.com/ pets.asp; 800-547-6100. 1–4pm Ferret Adoption Session at Vancouver PetsMart. Ferrets and helpful volunteers from Cascade Ferret Network. Info www.cascadeferret.org; 503-231-0887. 4–6pm Rabbit Advocates Meeting at Oregon Humane Society. Bunny

22 saturday Bowser’s Boo Bash at the Oregon Garden, Silverton. Beneﬁts Humane Society of the Willamette Valley. Info/ donations Kristin.kondo@hswv.org; 503-585-5900 x304. Cheetah Day The Cheetah Conservation Foundation (CCF) is hosting a full day of events to beneﬁt Africa’s most endangered big cat. Run for the Cheetah at Washington Park, 7am. Register at local REI locations or 503-6903532. Kids’ camp (grades K–6) at Oregon Zoo, 9am–noon. $30; register 503-220-2781. ‘Big Cat, Big Party” fundraiser at Oregon Zoo, 6pm. RSVP by Oct 10. Info www.cheetah.org; 503-675-1292.

10am–2pm Pet Photos at Unleash Yourself, NE Portland. $20, beneﬁts The Hambleton Project, a lesbian cancer support organization. Info 503-335-6591. 10:30am Cat Parenting Class at Humane Society of the Willamette Valley, Salem. Learn about cat tricks, what to expect from a new cat, and how to introduce a new cat to the other members of the family, two- and fourlegged. Drop-in, free. Info www.hswv.com; 503-505-5900.

Info www.catadoptionteam.org; 503-925-8803.

Dog Agility Trial and Clean Run Ultimate Weave Pole Challenge at Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, through Oct 23. Sponsored by Willamette Agility Group. Info www.wagagility.org. 9:30am Dove Lewis Annual Conference at DoubleTree Lloyd Center. Continuing education for vets; topics include anesthesia for critical patients. Info www.dovelewis.org; 503-535-3391 x44. 10:30 Whippet Racing Show at Clark Park, Molalla. Watch these mediumsized sighthounds compete for titles. Hosted by Washington Whippet Racing Club. Info ellenpillow@comcast.net. Noon Scottie Club Lunch at Portland Brewing Company. Hosted by Cascade Scottish Terrier Club. Info www.cascadescots.org. 1pm Great Dane Romp at North Clackamas Park, Milwaukie. Info pages.ivillage.com/gdromp.

19 wednesday 6pm Tails of Dove Lewis Tour at Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital’s Northwest Portland location. Free. Info rsvp@dovelewis.org; 503-535-3391 x44.

20 thursday 7pm Doggie Date Night at Lexidog’s Pearl location. Info www.lexidog.com; 503-243-6200.

21 friday 10am–8pm “Home for the Harvest” Cat Adoption Event at Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood. Refreshments, free pumpkin with adoptions, prizes for pair adoptions.

9am Pet Therapy Training Class at Oregon Humane Society. Humans-only class on how you and your pet can become a certiﬁed Delta Society Pet Partner team and visit hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. $86, includes workbook. Info 503-646-1442. 10:30am Dog Parenting Class at Humane Society of the Willamette Valley, Salem. People-only class covers selecting a new dog to adopt, how to make a new dog part of the family, and training and behavior issues. Drop-in, free. Info www.hswv.com; 503-505-5900. 1:30pm Graduation Ceremony at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Boring. Organizers warn, “Bring tissues” as new dog/ handler teams start their lives together and volunteer puppy raisers say goodbye. Demos, campus tours. Info www.guidedogs.com; 503-668-2100. 7:30–11pm Bet for Pets Casino Night at Sweetbrier Inn, Tualatin.$30/person includes music, prizes, appetizers and $10 of gaming scrip; beneﬁts Animal Aid. Info www.animalaidpdx.org; 503-292-6628.

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treats, a pet communicator, parks information, dog sports demos, low-cost microchipping, and human refreshments. Admission free; proceeds from activities will beneﬁt local animal-interest groups. Info see p2; 503-261-1162; or visit www.spotmagazine.net or any Portland-area Bi-Mart store. Maltese Show at Red Lion Inn at the Quay, Vancouver. Sponsored by Paciﬁc Rim Maltese Club. Info 503-558-1221.

29 saturday Obedience and Rally Show & Go at Columbia County Fairgrounds, St. Helens, through Oct 30. Sponsored by Canine Action Pack. Info maureencap@verizon.net; 503-649-3855. Obedience and Specialty Show at Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgeﬁeld, Washington. Saturday Pekingese show sponsored by Rose City Pekingese Club. Obedience competition, through Oct 30, sponsored by Vancouver Kennel Club. Info www.onofrio.com/ shwpubs; 503-239-1080. 6pm Wet Nose Soiree at the Governor Hotel. This masquerade ball is Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital’s most formal annual fundraiser. Dinner, music, and an auction. Info www.dovelewis.org; 503-535-3391 x44. 7pm Fish Show and Greater Portland Aquarium Society meeting at Friendship Masonic Hall, NE 57th/ Sandy. Info www.gpas.org.

30 sunday 2:30–4pm Pug Play Day at Irving Park, near the ball ﬁelds.

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28 friday 2–6pm Barking Lot Party at Beaverton Bi-Mart. Friendly leashed pets welcome to join in the fun, including pet photos, a costume contest, bobbing for SPOT MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2005

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