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EDITOR/PUBLISHER

Julie Mannis Hoisington

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Casey Dean

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San Diego Pets Magazine is published bi-monthly by Mannis Com-munications, Inc. and The San Diego Community Newspaper Group,P.O. Box 9550, San Diego, CA 92169. No part of this publication maybe duplicated or reprinted without express consent from the publisher.Editors reserve the right to edit all content. Submissions are welcome,and will be edited for content and clarity. Please forward all unsolicitedmaterial to the editor. Views and opinions expressed herein are notnecessarily those of the publishers. Publishers reserve theright to approve or accept advertising orders and content.All contents are copyright 2009. All rights reserved.

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JULY–AUGUST 2009Inside This Issue

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Lauren Leslie and her dog Pogey catch a wave inthe Loews Hotels’ annual Surf Dog competition in2008. Leslie did not participate this year because shehas a broken leg. Last year, she won second place inthe tandem category. MORE ACTION ANIMALS ON PAGE 4.

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10. Scoops16. Star Spangled Pooch18. Dog Park Etiquette19. Top 20 Dog Parks20. Summer Safety Tips

23. Pets Calendar25. Summer Rabbits26. Helping Hands27. Animal Resources30. Pet Marketplace

Amid our official launch into summer, I amreminded of my childhood. The smell offreshly mowed grass, drinking Kool-Aid on

the porch swing when it was too hot to do anythingelse. Setting off to the local watering hole to cooldown, with the family dog by our side. Growing upin rural Idaho, I was always in the company of farmcats and dogs, along with the occasional farm pets–

horses, goats, pigs, cows, chickens, ducks, rabbits and geese. My parents feltstrongly about exposing us to animals and teaching us responsibility throughfarm chores. There were also the unexpected pets, like the two orphaned babyraccoons that needed care until they could be returned to the wild, or the babyraven that fell from its nest and needed a surrogate family to attend to it. Itseems only natural to me, now with a family of my own, that animals should bepart of our lives. I currently have one cat, one dog, one horse, some fish and abearded dragon. I would have more if my husband would see things my way.

This issue of San Diego Pets is a tribute to summer fun. Read the inspiring sto-ries about some pretty cool action animals, summer safety tips, tips for keep-ing your pets calm during summer fireworks noise and some great insight todog park etiquette.

I hope this issue will inspire you to plan a pet-friendly picnic on Fiesta Island, takea hike with Fido at Torrey Pines State Park, check out some of the top 20 San Diego dogparks or see if your pet has what it takes to become an adventure animal!

Whatever the season brings, I wish you a happy and safe star-spangled summer.

Julie HoisingtonPublisher/editor, San Diego Pets

EDITOR’S NOTE

Amy and Alexander the boating catsIt’s a myth that cats don’t like water. Visit any marina and

you’ll discover a host of boat owners and liveaboards whohappily share their quarters or weekend retreats with saltyfelines.

Amy and Alexander, two 5-year-old rescue kitties, becameboaters when this writer and her husband began takingthem to the boat. Like most cats that prefer stable routines,they resisted change but adapted within a few hours to theirnew marine environment, where they enjoy watching the

many resident birds and bobbing boats. They quickly dis-covered they enjoy skittering up and down ladders andmonitoring marina activities from comfortable perches.

Before bringing them to the boat, we installed screens onsliding doors and hatches to keep our house cats safe insidethe boat and purchased a duplicate set of normal felineparaphernalia (litter boxes, cat tree, beds, bowls, food stor-age bin, brush, toys, etc.) to keep them comfortable andhappy. The goal of creating a home-like environment ap-plies to bringing dogs aboard as well.

Although they resist them, we bought harnesses andleashes to keep them aboard and tethered if they go on deck.

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Summer is finally here, and it’s time to indulge in outdoor summer pleasures. Since it can be so wrenching to leave pets home

alone while engaging in fun activities, why not bring them along?

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Summer sports are well suited to canine and even feline companions — and they’re oftenmore fun if they’re shared with enthusiastic and cooperative pets. Many dogs enjoy surfing,kayaking, rafting and even flying. And don’t forget your cats — with the right introductionand equipment, they make great boating companions!

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H BdD 5ACTION ANIMALSWe also had them fitted with custom-tailored life jackets,adapted from larger doggie life vests, to keep them safe andfloating in case of an emergency.

Now, when we spend the weekend on the boat, we haveall the comforts of home, especially two content, purringpusses.

Mr. Frosty the flying dogBoth Howie, a black-and-brown mix, and Mr. Frosty, a Jack

Russell-Chihuahua mix, were shelter dogs whose adoptions ledthem to unexpected sports.

Howie was looking for a forever home at the Escondido Hu-mane Society when he met his new dad, John Van Zante, publicrelations manager at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, whoenjoys kayaking.

Mr. Frosty was plucked from death row at a Los Angeles ani-mal shelter by a volunteer from Jack Russell Rescue, who soonintroduced him to Doug Poirier, a Point Loma financial advisor

Amy and Alexander the boating cats.

Doug Poirier and his Jack Russell Mr. Frosty at theTorrey Pines Gliderport.

John Van Zante and Howie.

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H BdD 5 ACTION ANIMALSand paraglider at Torrey Pines Gliderport.

Both dogs bonded strongly with their new pet parents anddidn’t like to be left behind.

When Van Zante would put his kayak in the water, Howiewould sit in their motorhome or stand at the edge of the water,watching. Soon Van Zante coaxed Howie, who’s not a swimmingdog and usually wears a lifejacket, into the kayak with him.

“Later he sat with me and I pushed off from shore. He was-n’t sure at first, but once we got out into the water and weremoving smoothly he relaxed and leaned against me. He alwaysstarts sitting between my knees and facing me, but then heturns around so he can see where we’re going,” Van Zante ex-plains.

Frosty, who suffers from separation anxiety because of priorabuse and abandonment, would get upset when Poirier wouldtake off for a flight.

“Every time I’d leave him, he’d cry. Itseemed he wanted to go. Ifound out that other dogs flyand I thought he might like it.And he does,” Poirier says.

Before he could take Frostyflying, he had to devise a safeflying harness to attach to his

own so that Frosty could nestlesafely against his body. He

worked with the Gliderport’s“Wing Doctor,” Steve Stackable, to

adapt a lifejacket into a paragliding flight har-ness. Strapped to his dad’s harness, Frosty loves to chase

birds through the thermals.Both dogs went from homeless rescues to well-loved sporting

pets.For more information about flight lessons (for humans) at Torrey Pines Gliderport, visit www.flytorrey.com or call (858)

452-9858. To read more about Frosty the Flying Dog, visit the San Diego Pets archive for December 2008 on-line at:www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com.

Simba the pool lounging dogSimba, a Brussels Griffon, is a senior citizen now. But

when he was 2 years old, he starred in two commercials forFrontline and at 4 he won the “Dog with the Biggest Atti-tude” at a contest in Del Mar.

Now he lives in Cardiff-by-the Sea with Dayle Webber,where he mixes up his walks around San Elijo Lagoon withintense rafting sessions in the pool, where he enjoys sun-bathing and lounging on the water.

...More summer fun activitiesPick your pleasure — whether it’s hiking, bicycling, run-

ning, tossing Frisbees, skateboarding, rollerblading or row-ing — most of these sports can be dog-friendly with theaddition of a leash, basket, backpack and water bowl. There’sno longer any reason to leave your lonely pet at home.

Photo by Casey Dean

Simba, a Brussels Griffon, enjoys relaxing ona raft in the pool with mom Dayle Webber

at their Cardiff-by-the-Sea home.

Buddy knows playing fetch is great exercise and tons of fun.

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Local surfers and surfing dog featuredin upcoming television special

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Carlsbad professional surfer Scott Chandler,known for his expertise in conquering mam-moth 70-foot waves around the world, took togentler surf recently with his dog Zoey and 10-year-old daughter Tyler to tape a segment forthe upcoming special “Tales for the Pet Lover’sHeart.”

The one-hour special broadcast, which willair nationwide this fall, is the culmination ofNestlé-Purina and Kroger’s/Ralphs second an-nual joint campaign celebrating the human-animal bond. The program highlights thebeneficial relationships participants have withtheir pets and animal-welfare groups. In addi-tion to surfer Chandler, this year’s guests in-clude a pet photographer, an inner-cityveterinarian and a greyhound rescue volunteer.

The television special coincides with in-storepromotions sponsored jointly by the two cor-porations emphasizing the relationship be-tween people and their companion animals. A

related Web site provides additional informa-tion on homeless pet adoptions, pet communi-cations tips and opportunities for visitors tocontribute their own pet tales. As part of thepromotion, Nestlé-Purina and Kroger’s/Ralphswill donate $150,000 to shelter and rescuegroups around the country, including organi-zations close to each of their seven programparticipants.

Surfer Chandler gained Purina’s noticethrough his involvement with the Loews Coro-nado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition. OnJune 20, he and daughter Tyler won their fourthconsecutive first-place award in the tandem cat-egory along with their 5-year-old Jack Russellterrier, Zoey.

For Chandler, whose two other dogs and pot-bellied pig also surf, the surfing experience isall about building closer relationships.

“It’s one of the best ways of bonding andbuilding trust with a dog,” he says.

Scott Chandler his dog Zoey and 10-year-old daughter Tyler shown taping a segment for the upcoming special “Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart.”

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As surfing grows in popularity, many pet parents have discovered their dogs love to surfand enjoy surf-dog competitions. But remember that dogs can legally surf only at dogbeaches, where competitions are held.

San Diego benefits from many local surf-dog events plus two major summer surf-dogcompetitions, both in their fourth year and offering doggie surfing lessons to teach first-timers surfing skills.

The annual June Loews Surf Dog Competition, sponsored by the Loews Coronado Bay Re-sort, is held at the Imperial Beach Dog Beach. This year more than 50 dogs competed in threecategories: small surf dogs under 40 pounds, large surf dogs 41 pounds and over, and tan-dem teams with dogs and humans surfing together. This year’s competition raised about$15,000 to benefit the Modest Needs Foundation.

If you think your dog would enjoy surfing but you don’t know what to do, the CoronadoBay Loew’s offers year-round canine surfing classes, taught by the Coronado Surfing Acad-emy (CSA), which are open to both guests and the general public as part of the hotel chain’spet-friendly special amenities.

Coming up on Sept. 13 is the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, benefiting the Helen Woodward An-imal Center (HWAC), held at Del Mar’s Dog Beach. Usually 50 to 60 dogs plus humans com-pete.

Before the competition, HWAC sponsors doggie surf clinics on Saturday, Aug. 8; Sunday,Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 22, taught by surfing pros from the San Diego Surfing Acad-emy, Swami’s Surfing Association, world champion surfer Guy Takayama (designer of dog-friendly Surfah Dog Surfboards, which are available for purchase) and pet trainer Rob Kuty.

For the Surf-A-Thon, both canine and human surfers gather sponsors among friends andfamily and raise money for animals according to the number of waves they catch. All pro-ceeds help HWAC animal welfare programs.

For information about Loew’s Coronado Bay Resort’s Surf Dog Competition, call the hotel,(619) 424-4000, or visit their Surf Dog Web site at www.loewssurfdog.blogspot.com or CSA’sWeb site at www.coronadosurfing.com for canine surf lesson details.

For information about the Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, visit their website athttp://www.animalcenter.org and click on “events” and Surf Dog, which has links to SurfDog Clinics and surfboards.

“Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart” TVspecial is expected to air this fall. This

one-hour special will include ScottChandler, his daughter Tyler

and Zoey the surf dog.

Loew Hotel’s surf dog competition. Photo by Casey Dean

Chandler, a professional boardshaper, also builds surfboards fordogs. They include a special tractionsurface enabling dogs to stayaboard by gripping with their feetand nails. Chandler recommendstaking dogs out only in small surfconditions, no more than waisthigh. He introduced his dogs andpig to surfing with light surf on a la-goon near their North County home.

Zoey’s technique involves sittingon the board’s nose when they surftogether.

“She squats down and gets in po-sition with her front feet hanging 10and we surf straight to the beach,with her head facing the beach andher tail to the water,” he explains.

Chandler has no doubt that thegreatest benefit of surfing with hisdogs and daughter is an enhancedfamily bond.

For more information about thebroadcast and to share personal petstories to help raise more money foranimal welfare organizations, visitthe show’s Web site at www.Tales-ForThePetLoversHeart.com.

Canine surf clinics and competitions

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National Disaster Search Dog Foun-dation (SDF), a nonprofit organiza-tion whose mission is to strengthenemergency response in America byteaming rescued dogs with firefight-ers to find people buried in thewreckage of disasters, has announcedthe creation of four new San DiegoCounty search teams.

In response to requests from the SanDiego, La Mesa and Lakeside fire de-partments, firefighters Aide Barbat,Brent Brainard, Matthew Kirk andRichard Smith have been teamed withrescued dogs that have successfullypassed SDF’s vigorous eight-monthtraining program. Joining the three ex-isting San Diego disaster search teams,the four new teams must also achieveFEMA certification prior to being de-ployed to an actual disaster.

“I became interested in partneringwith a K-9 after watching the bond

my dad had with his detecting canine,and the canine search teams at theWorld Trade Center,” said Brainard,firefighter/paramedic, San DiegoFire. “It was a win-win for me when Iwas selected because I was given aonce-in-a-career chance to learn whatonly a few people know: the specialrelationship between a handler andhis dog, and joining a dedicated teamof canine search specialists on SanDiego’s Task Force 8. I hope Fletchand I will someday make a differencein someone’s life.”

SDF’s ability to deliver highlytrained teams at no cost to fire depart-ments is critical as emergency budgetsare cut and resources are strained to thelimit. Through their unique public/pri-vate partnership, SDF is able to providea precious, lifesaving resource the de-partments could not otherwise afford.

“Disasters don’t stop when the econ-omy is in a downturn. Earthquakes,landslides and building collapses canhappen at any time, putting wholecommunities at risk,” said DebraTosch, SDF’s executive director. “The

mission of the Search Dog Foundationis to strengthen disaster response inthe San Diego region and throughoutAmerica by partnering rescued dogswith firefighters and training them tofind people trapped in the wreckage ofdisasters.”

SD Police Foundationbuys dogs for SDPD

Police Chief William Lansdownethanked community supporters of theSan Diego Police Foundation (SDPF)for the nearly three dozen police dogsdonated to the San Diego Police De-partment (SDPD).

Appropriately titled “Paws forThanks,” the recent program at theHall of Champions was also an oppor-tunity to introduce some of the policedepartment’s youngest members tothe citizens who sponsored them.

Six police service dogs were intro-duced to individuals, organizationsand local businesses, which con-tributed more than $10,000 to the po-

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lice foundation to fund retiree re-placements.

Although there was no petting al-lowed, employees of Donovan’s Steak& Chop House were excited to meet“Tex,” one of two police dogs theyhave sponsored.

Craig and Rebecca Irving broughttheir children to learn how police dogsuse the power of scent to search for ev-idence and criminal suspects. “Hank,”one of the SDPD’s German shepherds,is the second dog the Irvings havesponsored.

Las Patronas representatives LisaAlbanez, Laurie Allen and Liz McNeilmet “Nando” and learned that whileother dogs like to play with a kong toy,“Nando” is fond of carrying around abasketball in his mouth.

Each year, five to 10 SDPD dogsreach retirement age and must be re-placed by new dogs. The SDPF en-courages citizens who love happyworking dogs to join its K-9 supportteam. At $10,400 per dog, its annual re-tiree replacement need ranges from$50,000 to $104,000. Donations large

and small maintain this importantcrime-fighting force. The SDPF haspurchased 34 dogs since 2004.

If you would like to help, or attend afuture Canine Unit demonstration,contact SDPF, (858) 453-5060.

Students sweep regionalBarkitecture ChicqueCompetition

Students from NewSchool of Archi-tecture & Design won first-, second-and third-place prizes at the regionalBarkitecture Chicque 2009 competitionheld May 1 in Palm Springs at ACEHotel & Swim Club. Barkitecture is anarchitectural competition in whichPalm Springs/Desert Cities area’s topdesigners and builders were chal-lenged to build stylistic and functionaldwellings for dogs.

Judges awarded first place to: Pedi-gree Pergola, a sleek sculpture-likestructure using natural materials bystudents Joe Irwin, Michael O’Nealand Michael Riggin.

“We wanted to create a doghousethat leveraged design and fabricationtechniques taught at NewSchool. Towin first place was very rewarding. Itconfirmed that simple concept, whenexecuted well, can result in good de-sign,” stated O’Neal, NewSchool mas-ter of architecture student andcoordinator for Pedigree Pergola dog-house. For more information, visitwww.newschoolarch.edu.

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Tens of thousands of dogsdrown in pools each year

According to the American Pet As-sociation, more than 71 percent of thepopulation own pets, and 51 percentof the population own a pool or spa.Together, these numbers could spellbig trouble for the pets and their own-ers. It is common knowledge that dogsswim by nature; they paddle around inwater with little to no difficulty, butgetting out of the water is somethingentirely different. Pets do not usuallydie because of their lack of swimmingskills, but by exhaustion and their in-ability to exit the body of water.

As pets age, seemingly simple taskscan become extraordinarily dauntingand dangerous. One such task is find-ing a way out of a pool or back ontothe deck of a boat. Senior pets (any petover the age of 7 years) can paddlearound in water with relative ease, butit only takes a moment for them to bepulled under while searching for thestairs or ramp.

For information on how you can

keep your pet from drowning, go toSeniorPetProducts.com.

SeniorPetProducts.com exists tohelp senior pets live healthier lives asthey age by providing news, informa-tion and products for health, wellness,comfort and mobility.

Humane Association creates Kids Interactingwith Dogs Safely program

Every year in the U.S., 3.5 millionchildren are bitten by dogs, and it isestimated that by age 12, half of allchildren in this country will experi-ence a dog bite, according to the Cen-ters for Disease Control andPrevention. To address this problem,the American Humane Association hascreated “American Humane KIDS:Kids Interacting with Dogs Safely,” aunique, first of its kind dog-bite pre-vention program designed for childrenages 7 and under.

“We designed the program to fill thecritical need for a dog-bite prevention

effort for younger children, ages 4 to7,” said Jane Greco Deming, director ofHumane Education for the AmericanHumane Association. “Most programsare designed for children over 8, butthose who are younger than 7 are mostlikely to experience severe injuries tothe face, head and neck.”

The American Humane KIDS pro-gram does not frighten children butteaches them consideration for dogs’feelings in certain situations. For ex-ample, a KIDS teacher might ask,“How do you think Fluffy feels whenHaiden is pulling on his tail?” This ap-proach will tap into a child’s instinc-tual sense of empathy in a way that’seasy for a youngster to grasp at ayoung age.

The KIDS curriculum meets nationalstandards of education while provid-ing character lessons. It includesgames, activities, worksheets, songs, acoloring book and a live-action DVD.The coloring book reinforces the les-sons with situations in which youngchildren may encounter dogs and pro-vides guidance on what they shoulddo. The materials are available for pur-chase online at www.americanhu-mane.org/store.

Reality-based ‘HousecatHousecall’ leads the wayfor cat TV programming

Cats have once again solidified theirposition as America’s favorite pets byproving that a show dedicated entirelyto their well-being can successfullybreak through the canine-dominatedtelevision world. “Housecat House-call,” one of the first feline reality-based programs, returned to AnimalPlanet June 6 for a second season aftercapturing the hearts and minds of cat-loving audiences around the country.

“ ‘Housecat Housecall’ provides catowners with valuable cat-care infor-mation that they can apply to theirown relationships with their felinefriends, ultimately helping them live amore connected life together,” said Dr.Katrina Warren. “For the series, weprofile 12 families dealing with abroad range of real-life kitty concerns

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in an effort to relate to as many catowners as possible. We are excited tobring the show back for a second sea-son and provide even more cat ownerswith actionable solutions for bringingharmony back to their households.”

Episodes of “Housecat Housecall”air over a 12-week period on Saturdaysat 10:30 a.m. Eastern/Pacific time, withweekly “encores” each Sunday at 8a.m. E/P. In each episode, Dr. Katrinavisits two cat-owning homes, observesthe cats in their natural environmentand recommends appropriate plans ofaction for improving the situation.

Covering everything from quirkycats with a lot of energy to more com-plex matters, such as helping a onceoutdoor cat adjust to its new indoorlifestyle, “Housecat Housecall” givescat owners the knowledge and toolsthey need to create a well-balancedhome life for the whole family, includ-ing the cat.

Cat owners seeking even more cred-ible advice beyond the show can visitwww.housecathousecall.com to findpractical solutions for their individualfeline situations. The Web site allowscat owners to share stories about theirown quirky felines and gives them ac-cess to Purina Cat Chow Mentors, cat-care specialists who are available toshare helpful advice any day of theweek, at any time. The site also pro-vides show information, bios on thefamilies and episode airdates.

FDA approves first anti-cancer drug for dogs

The U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-tration has announced the approvalfor the first anti-cancer drug createdspecifically for use in veterinary med-icine. The research efforts to developPalladia, which is used to treat skin-based mast cell tumors, was led by Dr.Cheryl London of the Ohio State Uni-versity College of Veterinary Medi-cine.

The AKC Canine Health Foundationbegan funding mast cell tumor re-search in 2000 with a grant to Dr. Lon-don, then at the University ofCalifornia, Davis. Since then, CHF hasallocated more than $200,000 in sup-

port of mast cell research. Dr. Lon-don’s original work studied the bio-logical effects of c-kit mutations onmast cells, leading to a more detailedunderstanding of canine mast cell tu-mors. This early work provided aframework for the development ofnew therapies and disease prevention.Dr. London has also spent time re-searching the biology of normal mastcells to provide a platform for futurework investigating the genetic basis ofmast cell disease in dogs.

Dr. Elizabeth Whitley of Auburn Uni-versity has also studied mast cell tu-mors. Dr. Whitley’s research hasfocused on the physiology of mast cells,and working to develop a system formatching tumors with appropriatetreatment to improve treatment success.

Dog helps inspectorssniff out plant pests

Some dogs look for bones buried inthe yard, but Friday the dog has put aninteresting twist on the game — tryingto find pests hiding in packages. Fri-

day is the newest agricultural inspec-tor in the county’s Department ofAgriculture, Weights and Measures.

“Friday works with our inspectionteam at local shipping facilities usingher heightened sense of smell to findpackages with fruit, flowers or plantsin them, which increases our chance offinding pests,” said County Agricul-ture Commissioner Bob Atkins.

Friday and her handler, CountyAgricultural/Standards Inspector Je-remy Partch, showed off their skillsduring a demonstration at the CountyOperations Center in Kearny Mesa.

The dog spends most days withPartch at local shipping companies,

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roaming along conveyor belts filledwith packages coming into the county.She paws at a package when she smellsplants, flowers or fruit, waiting forPartch to take a closer look. Friday hasalready sniffed out more than 3,000such packages, an invaluable skill sincea new pest is introduced into Califor-nia every 60 days, costing the state’sagricultural business about $3 billiondollars annually in pest control andcrop loss.

Friday and Partch are the fifth agricul-tural detection dog team in California,working in cooperation with the Califor-nia Department of Food and Agricultureand the United States Department ofAgriculture (USDA). The USDA selectedthe dog after rescuing her from a shelter,and then paired her with Partch during10 weeks of training.

Friday is about 3 years old, and is ex-pected to continue inspections untilshe is 9. Once she retires, Partch plansto adopt her.

Four-legged companioncements friendship between unlikely pals

Robert S. Brewer Jr., a partner at JonesDay and formerly of McKenna Long &Aldridge, recently received the Daniel T.Broderick III award at the 25th annualRed Boudreau Trial Lawyers Dinner. Thefour sponsoring organizations, Ameri-can Board of Trial Advocates, San DiegoDefense Lawyers, Association of Busi-ness Trial Lawyers of San Diego andConsumer Attorneys San Diego, cometogether each year to present the es-teemed honor to a lawyer who has con-sistently demonstrated the higheststandard of civility, integrity and profes-sionalism in law.

Father Joe’s Villages is the beneficiaryof the annual dinner. This year’s awardrecipient Brewer shared a personal per-spective on the good work of Father Joe’sVillages.

About three years ago, the four-leggedbest friend and companion of a homelessman named George had been put into“dog jail.” George was successful inpreparing an appeal to stop the countyfrom euthanizing his companion, butdid not have the funds to get his dog outof jail. Hearing about this, Brewer of-fered to pay to get Duke out of jail on onecondition: that George bring Duke to hislaw office to meet him and his fellowstaff members.

This began a friendship betweenBrewer and George. They began to meetevery month for lunch.

About a year later, Brewer and Dukehad to bail George out of jail. Brewer rep-resented George before a judge whomandated that George get specific helpwith his issues, which he did by en-rolling at St. Vincent de Paul Village.After one year, George successfully com-pleted the program and today lives inSpring Valley.

Brewer and George remain friendstoday.

Program lets readers loghours toward charitablegoals

Pet owners facing tough financialtimes can get free food and services fortheir animals this summer, thanks to thegenerosity of local readers.

“Our ‘Read for a Reason’ programgives readers a way to connect withthose in need by earning rewards to ben-efit local pets,” said José Aponte, direc-tor of the County Library. “The programis in its fourth year, and it is rewardingto see how people are using their love ofreading to make a difference in people’sand pets’ lives.”

Kids can sign up for the “Read for aReason” program online. They track thehours they read on the site, working to-ward goals set for their age group.

For each person who registers, HillsScience Diet will donate one pound ofpet food. It will be given to customers ofthe Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP)Neuter Scooter.

In addition, all branches are partici-pating in a pet food drive through the

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end of July, in which the public can dropoff donations in marked bins. The foodwill be given to San Diego Food Bankand The Pet Food Bank for local distri-bution. The County Department of Ani-mal Services will help deliver donatedpet food to the organizations and willalso have collection bins at its three shel-ters.

To sign up for the “Read for a Reason” pro-gram, please visit http://dbpcosdcsgt.co.san-diego.ca.us/screens/SRP/rfar_index.html.

All American Pet Brandsholds million dollarlook-a-like contest

All American Pet Company, an-nounces its first ever Bow Wow Mil-lion Dollar Look-a-Like Contest. Dogowners can submit a picture of them-selves and their dog to show the worldhow much they look alike. The final-ists from these submissions will begiven the chance to win the grandprize of $1 million. The deadline forsubmissions is Sunday, July 26, 2009.

Twenty semifinalists will each re-ceive $500 cash, and those who are de-clared finalists will receive an expense-paid trip for two plus their “pooch”,which includes airfare and accommo-dations to Los Angeles, to compete forthe national championship. After thejudging is over, one finalist will be de-

clared the national Look-a-Like Cham-pion and will win the grand prize of $1million. Each runner-up winner willwin $5,000 cash plus a one-year supplyof dog food.

For more information, visit the AllAmerican Pet Web site at www.aap-brands.com

Enter Your Best Snapshots in the Pets & Pals Photo Contest

The American Humane Associationwill accept entries for its 2009 Pets &Pals Photo Contest. This popular annualcompetition encourages photographersof all skill levels to send in shots of ani-mals in four categories. Enter as manyphotos as you like for a shot at a grandprize of $1,000. Deadline is July 31, 2009.

Give it a try and see what develops!Visit www.americanhumane.org/pet-sandpals for submission guidelines.

Campland dog park opensDogs will now have a place to run free

at Campland on the Bay, since the camp-site gated a wooded area and turned itinto an official dog park complete withdoggie bags. The public can access thedog park, along with all the other camp-site amenities, for a $10 per person fee.On July 9, Campland on the Bay will alsoopen a small skateboard park.

“This is an opportunity for them tohave their own little place,” said SallyRomoser, spokesperson for the campsite.“We have a lot of campers who bringtheir pets.”

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NEW! COLLAPS-A-BOWLA clever dog travel bowl designed for dogs and owners on the go. Easyaccess for Fido and the stay put ridged bottom offers a sturdy base toavoid spills. $10.50. www.kurgo.com

THE NEW WANDER PACKA travel pack that straps onto the dog. The two saddlebags offer space to store all of your canine’s travel essentials such as food, treats,toys, first-aid supplies and travel bowls. $45.00. www.kurgo.com

THE SKYBOX BOOSTER SEAT A safe and secure way for Fido to accompany you in the car. The Booster Seat safely straps pets in for minimal distraction to the driver. $63.00. www.kurgo.com

AUTO ZIP LINE A nylon webbed line that attaches between the two rear seatbelts or rearpassenger side handles, creating a tether run. This secure line allows thedog freedom to roam in the backseat of the car and allows the driver tofocus on the road ahead, thus reducing driver distraction. $40.

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Not all dogs at the park are social. Some simply enjoy the op-portunity to run and play fetch games off-leash.

In a word, it’s all about etiquette. If you understand the rulesof dog park etiquette – and if other park users also understandand follow the same rules – you can be in dog park heaven.When etiquette goes by the wayside, you have a classic recipefor disaster.

More and more communities across the country are develop-ing new municipal “bark parks” as dog owners lobby for recre-ational facilities for humans and their dogs and insist onclaiming their share of local park resources.

Appropriate dog behaviorNot all dogs are good candidates for dog-park play. A dog

park is not the appropriate place for dogs who have serious be-havior problems in relation to other dogs or humans. Dogs withthese kinds of “issues” should be carefully socialized in envi-ronments that are far more controlled than a dog park while theirowners do behavior modification work. Consider the followingcarefully before taking your dog through the gate into your localdog park.• Basic good manners are a park prerequisite. Your dog should

not body-slam, mouth, jump on kids, or mark (leg-lift) humansin the park, nor should he jump into laps of random sitting hu-mans without invitation.

• Your dog should be responsive to basic cues – at least “come”when called, “sit” and “leave it/off,” so you can get control ofhim if necessary, and prevent him from harassing others.

• Barking should be kept to a reasonable level, both for the com-fort of other park users as well as nearby neighbors.

• Only healthy dogs should visit dog parks. Obviously, commu-nicable diseases and parasites are unacceptable as these can af-fect and infect other dogs.

Human behaviorThis is even longer than the dog behavior list. We humans

are responsible for our dogs’ behaviors, hence we play a crit-ically important role in making sure proper etiquette is ad-hered to, by our dogs as well as ourselves.• As a new park user, visit the park without your dog to observe

park culture and practices. Arrange to take your dog to the parkthe first time at non-peak-use hours to allow both of you to ac-quaint yourselves with the environment without the stress anddistraction of multiple dogs.

• Obey all posted park rules, even if you disagree with them.• Don’t bring small children inside the dog park. Occasionally,

dogs who are running fast in a chasing game will accidentallyrun into a grown-up, sometimes even knocking down a full-sized man. Imagine what could happen to your toddler and

that’s just from an accident, not even from the attention of a largedog with a strong prey drive who has never been socialized tosmall children!

• Limit your use of toys or food treats as necessary to avoiddog/dog conflict. This may vary depending on the dog popu-lation at the park during any given visit.

• Keep puppies under the age of four months at home. They aren’tfully immunized yet, so are at higher risk for contracting dis-eases, and are very vulnerable to being traumatized by anotherdog’s inappropriate behavior.

• Be harshly realistic about your dog’s potential as a park play-mate. The dog park is not the appropriate place to work on fix-ing your dog’s behavior problems.

• Watch park play for several minutes before you take your dogin to be sure there are no dogs present who are inappropriateplay partners for your dog.

• Remove your dog’s leash as soon as you enter the off-leash area.Mixing on-leash and off-leash dogs can cause stress in theleashed dogs, which may lead to aggression.

• Supervise your dog’s play. Be prepared to interrupt inappro-priate play whether your dog is the perpetrator or the victim.

• If someone complains about your dog’s behavior, be prepared toconsider his perspective before defending your dog or just blow-ing off the complaint. Apologize if your dog has been inappro-priate, and be willing to leave the park if your dog is being toorough.

• Be polite, even if someone else’s dog is inappropriate and theowner isn’t controlling her dog or is unwilling to take her owndog out of the park.

• Keep the dog-human ratio manageable. A standard recommendationis no more than two or three dogs per human, assuming those twoto three dogs can be reasonably managed by one human!

• Remember: not all dogs enjoy playing with others. Be willing toleave if your dog isn’t having a good time. Some dogs enjoy asmall circle of intimate friends but aren’t keen on crowds. Someenjoy park play as youngsters, but less so as they mature. If youlove going to the park but your dog doesn’t, go without him!

• Avoid disciplining another park user’s dog. If you must useforce to break up a fight, so be it, but do not attempt to “punish”someone else’s dog once the conflict is ended.

• Honor the posted dog-park hours. They are set for a reason,often for your own safety, or to maintain peace and harmonywith nearby neighbors.

• Of course, as always, clean up after your dog religiously bothinside and outside the park.

— Pat Miller, CPDT, is WDJ’s training editor. Miller lives in Hager-stown, Maryland, site of her Peaceable Paws training center. For bookpurchasing or contact information, see “Resources.”

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DEL MAR DOG BEACH3200 Camino del Mar. For hours call City ofDel Mar at 858-755-9313 or go to www.del-mar.ca.us.

DEL MAR TORREY HIGHLANDS PARKLandsdale Drive just off Del Mar HeightsRoad. Open sunrise to sunset. 619-236-5555.

POWAY DOG PARK13094 Civic Center Dr. Open sunrise to 9:30p.m. www.ci.powa.ca.us for info.

KEARNY MESA COMMUNITY PARK3170 Armstrong St. Open 6:30-10 p.m. daily.

MIRA MESA MADDOX NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

7815 Flanders Dr. Open sunrise to sunset.www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation.

UTC DOYLE COMMUNITY PARK8175 Regents Road, behind Doyle Rec. Cen-ter. Closed noon- 2 p.m. Tues. & Thurs.

CLAIREMONT MESA CAEMAN COMMUNITY PARK

4280 Avati Drive (near Moraga Ct.) Daily 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 - 7 p.m. Summer daily 7 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. & 5-7:30 p.m.

KEARNY MESA COMMUNITY PARK3170 Armstrong St. Open 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

EL CAJON WELLS PARK1153 E. Madison Ave. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

PACIFIC BEACH CAPEHART PARKNear the foot of Soledad Mountain Rd.,south of Beryl St. Open 24 hours 7 days.

MISSION BAY FIESTA ISLANDFiesta Island Road, off E. Mission Bay Drive.Open 4 a.m.- 10 p.m. www. fiestais-landgdp.com and www.fidosd.com

DUSTY RHODES NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

Between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Nimitz Blvd.Closed Tuesday 7-10 a.m.

OCEAN BEACH DOG BEACHW. Point Loma Blvd and Voltaire St. Leash -free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

BALBOA PARK NATE’S POINTNear Balboa Dr. at El Prado (6th Ave. andLaurel St.) Gate on Balboa Dr. closed 8 p.m.to 7 a.m.

BALBOA PARK MORLEY FIELDEnter from Alabama St. or Morley Field Dr.Gate closed 10 p.m.- 7 a.m.

BALBOA PARK GRAPE STREET PARKEnd of Grape Street at 28th Street Mon-Fri-day 7:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sat., Sun. and holidays9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

LA MESA HARRY GRIFFEN PARK950 Milden St. 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset

CORONADO DOG BEACH100 Ocean Blvd. at the north end of Coronado beach next to the Naval Air StationNorth Island. Open 24 hours. 619-522-7380

CHULA VISTA VETERANS PARK785 E. Palomar St. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER PARK2015 Birch Rd., in the southwestern area ofthe mall. Hours:10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

CHULA VISTA MONTEVALLE PARK840 Duncan Ranch Rd. Open 7 a.m.- 10 p.m.Park hours vary, call 619-5269

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For those of us that live in sunnySan Diego County, it can be helpful toremember hot-weather safety tipsyear-round. With the onset of summer,it is especially important to considerour pets’ potential to become over-heated and dehydrated.

Fresh, cool drinking water needs tobe available at all times for pets. Onhot days you might want to put bowlsin different areas, making it easier forpets to get to water and stay hydrated.Water bowls for outdoor pets shouldbe placed in shaded areas so they staycool. It is recommended to empty out-door bowls when pets are not outsideto deter mosquitoes.

Cats instinctively get their moisturefrom food. If they are on a dry kibblediet, consider integrating moist food.High quality canned, thawed, frozenraw or home-cooked lean unseasonedmeats will increase fluid consumption,as well as nutrition and flavor. You caneven manually add a little extra waterto whatever they are eating. If your catdoes drink from the water bowl, giv-ing some form of moistened food isstill highly beneficial and encouraged,not only on hot days but year-round.

In addition to proper hydration, pro-viding adequate shade is essential ifyour pets are outside for any length oftime. A doghouse can trap heat andshould not be considered shade. Nor is ashady tree always sufficient. Considerinstalling an awning or other tentedstructure that will remain shaded re-gardless of which direction the sun isshining. Airflow through the structure isalso important so that the area under-neath remains cool.

If pets are indoors during the day andyou don’t have air conditioning or wantto minimize its usage, keep it cooler in-side by closing the blinds. You mightwant to leave at least one window acces-sible for pets to see out. Some petschoose to rest on a tiled floor to stay cool.My dog opts for the bathtub, so I alwaysleave the curtain pulled to one side.

When it comes time for exercise, ex-treme caution should be used on hotdays. Schedule your dog’s walks, play-time, beach visits and other outings inthe evenings and early mornings toavoid the sun when it is at its hottest.This can help diminish the risk of yourdog overheating or getting heatstroke,which can be fatal. Sidewalks, pave-ment and sand can also get very hot onyour pet’s paw pads. Paw boots areavailable for those dogs willing towear them.

When venturing out, it can be benefi-cial for some pets to wear sunscreen. Ifthe animal is a hairless breed or has beenshaved, the shaved or exposed skin is atrisk for sunburn. In addition, the nose —especially pale-nosed cats and dogs —need protection. Any area where theskin is thin or there is no hair could ben-efit from sunscreen on a sunny day.There are sunscreens designed specifi-cally for pets, but human-grade sensi-tive skin and baby sunscreens can beOK. Some ingredients, however, such ascommon zinc oxide, are toxic if lickedoff and should always be avoided. Pro-tective eyewear and sunglasses, includ-ing Doggles brand, are also available(www.doggles.com).

Bringing along water on walks andexcursions is also a good idea.Portable water bowls are available forpets in a variety of styles. My favoriteis the Water Rover. It clips to my beltand allows unused water to be savedfor later in the walk (www.water-rover.com).

You may find that your pets natu-rally slow down when the tempera-ture rises. However, if they are in needof some activity, indoor play is an-other option. Playing tug with a ropeor other dog-friendly toy is a greatway to work your dog’s muscles andmind. If you have the room, you canmodify fetch by rolling the ball in-stead of throwing it or use a light-weight stuffed toy to throw. Trainingsessions with praise and food rewardscan also help break up the day. Pro-viding edible chew treats, such asbully sticks and raw marrow bones ora Kong or other treat-dispensing toyfilled with snacks, can further helpexert energy.

One last but crucial reminder is tonever leave your dog in the car on ahot day. Even in the shade with thewindows down, the interior of a carcan reach more than 100 degrees inmere minutes. Leaving a dog in anopen-bed truck while driving orstopped is also dangerous. In additionto the hazards of the sun’s rays, flyingdebris can get into animal’s eyes. Ofcourse, if you have to stop suddenlyor are in any type of accident, yourpets are left completely unprotected.Seat belt harnesses can be purchasedto ensure safety when riding in cars,but tying your dog in the back of atruck doesn’t lessen its chance of se-vere injury.

Keeping these precautions in mindcan help you enjoy a safe, healthy andhappy summer with your pets. I wel-come your questions and comments.You can e-mail me at info@wild-tame.com or visit me online atwww.wildtame.com.

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Ways to manage petsduring July 4 fireworks

Fourth of July fireworks can frightenpets and farm animals and cause them toreact in ways that might injure them. APurdue veterinarian says there are nu-merous ways to protect your pets duringthe celebrations.

“Owners must use common sensewhen they allow pets to join the festivi-ties,” said Lorraine Corriveau, a well-ness veterinarian at Purdue University’sSchool of Veterinary Medicine. “Somedogs like chasing those spinning andswirling objects on the ground. Othersfear loud noises. Owners can use simpletricks like putting cotton in their pets’ears to muffle the sound.”

Helpful tips for lowering the noise stress of pets:• Never leave pets alone outdoors, even if

tethered or in a fenced yard. Dogs, espe-cially, may escape and become lost or in-jure themselves chewing or choking ontheir leashes. Keep small pets indoors,preferably in a room without windows,and horses in their stalls.

• Make sure all sharp objects are removedfrom enclosures.

• Turn on the radio or TV for distraction.• Do not take pets to fireworks shows.• Do not leave a pet in a car unattended.• Keep pets on leash or in a carrier if they

must be outside.• Protect animals from children who may

not realize that waving sparklers or settingoff “safe” firecrackers could upset pets.

• Keep I.D. tags current so the pet andowner can be reunited if loud noises causeit to run away.

• Sedate horses and some dogs if needed.Noise phobia can get worse as a pet ages.A veterinarian can advise about giving amild sedative or tranquilizer to calm thefears of an over-stressed dog, cat or horse.

• Desensitize your pet by playing CDs thatcontain noises of thunderstorms, fire-works or gunshots.

• Pick up leftover sparklers and other sharpobjects when the night of festivities is over.— Information provided by William H.

Craig, DVM, chief medical and underwritingdirector of PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance.

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Pet owners should be aware this sum-mer about the dangers of heat exposure.Pet emergency clinics receive severalcases of heatstroke each week during thesummer months. Dogs and cats of allbreeds are sensitive to the effects of heat-stroke and can fall victim to it in less thanone hour, yet many of the symptoms maynot be obvious to the average pet owner.

What pet owners need to know about the heat:• Dogs and cats do not sweat — the only

way they can get rid of excess heat isthrough panting.

• Exercise with your pet before the heatof the day. Limit activity on hot days.

• Workingbreeds, longhaired breeds,pug-nosed breeds, obese animals andenthusiastic dogs are especially vulner-able to heatstroke.

• The daily rule for water is: Provide oneounce of water for every pound the an-imal weighs.

• Family outings with the pet: Providewater in a bowl before any activity andfrequently during the day. If you’rethirsty, so is your pet.

• Never leave an animal outside withoutaccess to plenty of water and shade. If itis too hot for you to be outside, it is toohot for your pet as well.

• Never, ever leave an animal in an un-ventilated vehicle. Period. The temper-ature inside a closed car will reach morethan 100 degrees in 10 minutes on an85-degree day. In 30 minutes, the carwill reach 120 degrees or more.

Signs of heatstroke in your pet:• Standing listless or lying on its side un-

responsive

• Very rapid panting or hyperventilating• Thick, ropey saliva hanging from the

tongue and mouth• Gum tissue and lips will be tacky

and dry• Gum color will be blood red in early

stage and turn grey-blue as shock sets in• Seizures or coma occur as the brain

overheats

If you suspect your pet is sufferingfrom heatstroke, cool your pet’s headand body with room temperature waterand take your pet to the veterinarianimmediately. If left untreated, it canlead to prolonged hyperthermia andcause irreversible brain and kidneydamage.

— Information provided by William H.Craig, DVM, chief medical and underwritingdirector of PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance.

Protect your pets during the dog (and cat) days of summer

JULY 2009JULY 10-12WAGS FOR WISHES ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - NEW LOCATION!In a large area adjacent to the Otay Ranch Towne Shopping at 2015Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915. COST: FREE + FREE PARKING– Dogsand Dog Teams compete in all types of activities from Flyball to Obedience, many vendor booths, food. Benefits the Make A Wish Foundation.MORE INFO: www.WagsForWishes.com Rachael Gershwin 858-707-9474

July 2621ST ANNUAL DACHSHUND SUMMER PICNICNoon-3:30pm – Cost: Free – Balboa Park, Corner Presidents Way & ParkBlvd. Bring your own lunch, blanket, short leashes ONLY.MORE INFO: www.SDDC.us

July TBAANIMAL ADVENTURE CAMP KIDS (IN PROGRESS) 5-13 (six, one-week sessions to choose from) Cost$190.00 per camper Children can interact and learn about animalsthrough games and crafts. MORE INFO: Call 619-243-3432 or www.sdhumane.org

July 25 & 26ANNUAL TURTLE/TORTOISE & PLANT SALEBENEFITTING THE SAN DIEGO TURTLE & TORTOISE SOCIETY10am-4pm Cost: FREE Balboa Park, Casa del Prado Room 101. We willhave native and exotic animals plus adoptions, plants, t-shirts, bakedgoods and refreshments for sale. MORE INFO: 619-593-2123 http://www.sdturtle.org/

AUGUST 2009August 8Surf CLINIC for Dogs & People - Del Mar Beach Dog Beach benefittingHelen Woodward Animal Center 10:00am to Noon Cost: $10.00 perperson with 50% being donated to the Center. Pat Webber from SanDiego Surf Academy and Rob Kuty of San Diego Pet Training will bethere to teach dogs and people to surf in preparation for the Surf AThon on Sept 7th.Location - Dog Beach in Del Mar at the foot of Via De La ValleMORE INFO: Call 858-756-4117 or www.AnimalCenter.org and click on“SurfDog Surf-A-Thon”.

August 11DOG DAYS OF SUMMER CONTEST & K-9 FESTIVAL IN CARDIFF -BENEFITS RANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY10am-2pm Cost: FREE Bring your pets and enter the costume contestsand other assorted contests for prizes, vendor booths with animalproducts, silent auction items.Location - Headline Graphics parking lot at the corner of Newcastle &Aberdeen Ave. Cardiff 92007. MORE INFO: www.CardiffDogDaysofSummer.com orwww.Cardiff101.com or call 760-436-0431

August 15ANNUAL FUR BALL -SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY 6pm-Midnight.You and your well-mannered, on-leash doggie companionwill have a ball at our annual gala benefiting animals and vital communityprograms. Live music, dancing and an auction are all part of this elegantand celebrated affair. You also won’t want to miss out on our fabulous raf-fles, including a collection of highly-rated wines, and dinner by JeffreyStrauss of Pamplemousse Grille. Ticket prices are $500 for Ultra VIP Seating,$225 for Blue Ribbon Seating and $175 for Red Ribbon Seating and they’reselling fast! Reserve tickets call (619) 243-3439 or email us. For more infor-mation and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.sdhumane.org or call(619) 243-3408. Event will be held at the San Diego Animal Shelter, 5500Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110 http://www.sdhumane.org/site/Page-Server?pagename=evn_FurBall

August 152ND ANNUAL BIG DOGS ROCK ADOPTION EVENT11:00am to 3:00pm Cost: Free to attend but fee to adopt. Goodie bagsfilled with lots of pet stuff to the first 50 adopters. Location - Fiesta Island on Mission Bay.MORE INFO: www.SDShelters.com

August 293RD ANNUAL KRUISE 4 K-9’S MOTORCYCLE RUNOCEANSIDE TO JULIAN8:00am Cost: $25.00 Motorcyclists from Southern California will blaze atrail from Oceanside to Julian to lend a helping hand to California’sLabrador Retrievers at Labrador Harbor’s fund-raiser. The run will end atMenghini Winery in Julian, CA 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian CA92036.Registration/sign-in will take place in the Spoons Bar and Grill Parkinglot 2725 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 at 8:00am. Ride begins at9:00am. Ride approximate distance 56 miles. Registration is $25/personwhich will include an event T-Shirt and lunch at the winery. MORE INFO: www.LabradorHarbor.org

August 292009 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals8:30am - FREE This is the 12th Annual qualifying race with over 300dachshunds registered. Location - Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lot -Section J5 on the Rugby Field MORE INFO: www.HolidayBowl.com (619) 283-5808Email Katharine@holidaybowl.com

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BUNNY STOREJuly: 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug: 1, 8, 15, 22 Sept: 5, 12, 19, 26

HRS ADOPTION DAYSJuly: 5, 19 Aug: 2, 16 Sept: 6. 20

SDHRS SPEAKER SERIES – community welcome3rd Saturday of each month, 4-6 p.m.$5 donation at door; refreshments and door prizes4805 Mercury St., Suite C, San Diego

July: skip this monthAug 15: Volunteer Amy Spintman will present “Caring for Your Disabled Rabbit”Sept 19: Carmine Bausone, DVM, will present “Alternative Methods of Healing”joined by Flopper’s Garden fine herbs and flowers for rabbitsOct 17: Jeffrey Jenkins, DVM, will present “Elder Rabbit Care and Medical Concerns”

SHELTER RABBIT ADOPTION DAY11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Saturday, July 18SDHRS Adoption Center, 4805 Mercury St., Suite C, San DiegoRabbits from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility will be available for adoption. Application and fee apply. Learn more at www.sandiegorabbits.orghttp://www.sandiegorabbits.org.

BUNNYFEST, ANNUAL FUND-RAISER10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday, Oct 4San Dieguito Park, Lomas Santa Fe and Highland Drive, Del MarSDHRS annual fund-raiser, open to the public. Open-air fair with bunny-themed craft vendors and rabbit supplies. Enjoy the Cottontail Café, demonstrations of rabbit agility, kids activities and more!

BUNNY CALENDAR Check out all upcoming events at: www.sandiegorabbits.org/aboutus/events.html

Monthly Events CalendarDOGSGREYHOUNDS TO GO WALKING CLUBAll well behaved, leashed dogs welcome.EVERY Sat. 10:00am in front of the Hall ofChampions in Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado,Balboa Park, San Diego.MORE INFO:http://greyhounds2go.org/sd_events.html

GREYHOUND WALKING CLUBAll well behaved, leashed dogs welcome.Generally the 1st & 3rd Saturdays at differentlocations around the County.MORE INFO: http://www.gwcsdc.home-stead.com/schedule.html

COCKER SPANIEL SOCIAL1st & 3rd SATURDAYs OF EVERY MONTH In Oceanside & La JollaMORE INFO: Email Peggy Mundell at SDDogRescue@cox.net Or Visit http://cockerspaniel.meetup.com/4/

FRENCH BULLDOG MEET-UP GROUPMeet 2nd & 4th Saturday each month at local parks & beachesMORE INFO: http://www.frenchbull-dog.meetup.com/41/ or e-mail RobertGoulet at Rgoulet69@hotmail.com

DOGGIE HAPPY HOURW Hotel 421 West “B” Street, San Diego.92101. Last Tuesday 5-7pm - Bring your dogand socialize on their outside patio, Pleasecall first at 619-231-8220 to make sure theyare still having it

EDUCATION CLASSESPET FIRST AIDAmerican Red CrossHeld Monthly - Cost: $60.00 4-hour class includeds Pet First Aid Handbook. Classes held in Mission Valley & Vista.MORE INFO: www.SDARC.org or call 858-309-1439

HAPPY HOUR LECTURE SERIESSan Diego Humane Society3rd Thursdays, Different classes and times.MORE INFO: http://www.sdhumane.org

ADULT EDUCATION COURSESEscondido Humane SocietyBi-monthly classesMORE INFO: click on “Education”, then “Up-coming Classes at http://www.escondidohu-manesociety.org/

DOGGIE CAFESan Diego Humane SocietyLast Friday 6-8pm - Have fun socializing withyour pets and trainers will be on hand fortraining tips. To reserve a space call 619-299-7012 extension 2230MORE INFO: http://www.sdhumane.org

KIDSANIMAL TALESFREE story telling program for kids 4 to 8yrs.Stories and crafts. 3rd Sunday, 1:00pmMORE INFO: Please call 619-299-7012 ext.2251 or visit http://www.sdhumane.org andnavigate to “Just for Kids”.

TOTS TALESFREE story telling program for preschoolersor your playgroups. 4th Thursday, 10:30amMORE INFO: Please call 619-243-3432 or visithttp://www.sdhumane.org

PARROTSPARROT CLASSESMonthly classes held at the Marina VillageConference Center, $10.00 Non-Members,$15.00 at the door.MORE INFO: To register go to web site athttp://www.peac.org/sem_by_site.shtml

RABBITSSDHRSVolunteer or find out more about San DiegoHouse Rabbit Society.MORE INFO: 619-718-7777 or visit web site atwww.sandiegorabbits.org

RADIO PROGRAMSTALKN’ ANIMALS WITH DR. DOGEvery Sun. 9-10am - 760AM KFMB MORE INFO: http://www.drdog.com

RABBIT VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDAT CHULA VISTA SHELTER

The House Rabbit Society is recruit-ing rabbit volunteers to help care forrescued rabbits at the Chula Vista Ani-mal Care Facility. Our goal is to createa team of about 20 volunteers, fillingtwo shifts each day. The early shift willchange out litter boxes, give pelletsand water and tidy cages. They alsocan give exercise time to the rabbits.The afternoon shift will top off hay andwater, give out a small amount of freshgreens to each rabbit and exercise theremainder of rabbits. We are also seek-ing volunteers who can assist withtransporting rabbits to and from vetappointments (Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays or Fridays) and take photos,write descriptions for adoption Websites and socialize the rabbits to helpmake them friendlier.

Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 5p.m., and the shelter typically has be-tween eight and 20 rabbits. Trainingwill be provided.

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How to cool down a hot bunny

You need to cool down a hot bunny. Heat is deadly to rabbits, and when thetemperature creeps up into the 80s or more, heat stress becomes a real concern.Overweight rabbits seem more susceptible to heat stress — a good motivation totrim Bun down before the hottest months of summer.

Cooling tips:R Freeze water in 1- or 2-liter size soda bottles and keep in the cage as a giant

ice cube for bunny to lean against. Keep a couple of bottles rotating in thefreezer.

R Dampen a towel and drape it over one end of the cage with a fan blow-ing gently on it, enough for good air circulation but not so it’s drafty.

R Gently mist rabbits’ ears and fur with clean water.R Place a square or two of ceramic tile or marble in the cage. It will remain

cooler than the air temperature and will be a cool place for Bun to rest.R Always have plenty of fresh drinking water available.R If your rabbit spends time outdoors, be sure to provide shade and keep

him out of the direct sun in the hottest times of day.R If your rabbit becomes exposed to too much heat, seems listless, is not eat-

ing or acting normally, get him to a veterinarian immediately. Do not wait!

Summertime often brings out ticks, fleas and other little

critters that can get on your rabbits if you have other

pets who bring them in or your rabbit spends time

outdoors. NEVER USE FRONTLINE to treat fleas

or other parasites on your rabbit. This medication

is deadly to rabbits. Be sure to get Advantage or

Revolution from your rabbit-savvy vet. Also stay

away from ‘grocery store’ flea and tick medica-

tions, as these too are dangerous for rabbits. Keep

your rabbit safe this summer season by ensuring any-

thing you use has been recommended by your vet or

local rabbit rescue that is familiar with rabbit care.

Photo by Alison Giese, www.alisongiese.com

JUST SAY NO TO FLEAS!

Families facing ever-increasing eco-nomic challenges have had to cut backon expenditures, including spendingmoney on their pets. In what is beingcalled “economic euthanasia,” petowners are being forced to euthanizetheir pets in the face of expensive andoften unexpected veterinary proce-dures. The tragedy is that if fundswere available, these pets would con-tinue to live full and happy lives.

The Foundation for Animal Careand Education (FACE) has been savingthe lives of pets in Southern Californiasince 2006. FACE was created to sparepet owners the agonizing choice of ei-ther allowing their pet to suffer orhaving their loyal companion eutha-nized, solely due to a lack of sufficientfunds.

As word has spread about the FACEFoundation and what they do, more

cases have been coming in, puttingthe foundation in an unavoidable sit-uation in which it will have to startturning cases away. Financially, FACEreached capacity for cases coming infor the month of June, and withoutmore donations, the foundation willhave to turn families and their petsaway from receiving financial assis-tance. The foundation is asking inter-ested pet lovers to make financialcontributions to the charity.

At the time of this release, the mostrecent success story from the FACEFoundation is an adorable dog aptlynamed Rug (pictured here). Whenbone fragments lodged in his esopha-gus, Rug needed immediate surgery.With a grant from FACE, Rug re-ceived the care he needed and hisowners were able to choose life fortheir beloved dog.

The FACE Foundation was thebrainchild of a group of concernedmembers of the community with apassion for animal welfare and agroup of veterinarians from the Vet-erinary Specialty Hospital in SorrentoValley who could not stand to seebeloved family members “economi-cally euthanized.”

“It was heartbreaking to see somany pets — family members — eu-thanized or surrendered because theirowners could not afford to pay forveterinary procedures,” explains CiniGannon-Robb, the vice president ofFACE.

The FACE Foundation relies solelyon donations from individuals, foun-dations and corporations, and is ac-tively seeking support from thecommunity through cash contribu-tions, partnerships, in-kind donationsand volunteers to continue assistingpets in need.

Since its launch in 2006, the lives ofnearly 100 pets have been saved.

To learn more about FACE and howyou can help, visit the Web site atwww.face4pets.org.

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When Kathy Snead could not afford herdog’s life-saving spinal surgery, her only

hope was the Foundation for Animal Careand Education (FACE).

Local nonprofit assisting families to savethe lives of their beloved pets

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Animal Adoption OrganizationsA Passion For Paws Akita Rescue Cheryl Weatherford (858) 551-7511www.APassionForPaws.org

Angel Wings Cat Rescue Inc. Wilma Daubman (760) 744-0764www.AngelWingsCatRescue.comBat Rescue Richard Wilkins (858) 679-0211www.batrescue.orgChihuahua Rescue of San Diego Ann Pollack (858) 277-3557 www.ChihuahuaRescueofSanDiego.comGerman Shorthaired Pointer Rescue (760) 726-4813www.GSP-Rescue.orgGreyhound Adoption Center Toll Free 1-877-478-8364www.greyhoundog.orgGreyhound Connection (619) 286-4739www.GreyhoundConnection.orgOperation Greyhound Bruce or Bob (619) 588-6611www.OperationGreyhound.comPaws of Coronado Louise Shirey (619) 435-8247www.PawsOfCoronado.orgPit Bull Rescue of San Diego Kate John (858) 361-3592www.PitBullRescueSanDiego.comPug Rescue of San Diego Countywww.pugbutts.comSan Diego House Rabbit Society Judith Pierce (619) 718-7777www.SanDiegoRabbits.orgS.D. Turtle & Tortoise Society (619) 593-2123www.SDTurtle.orgSouthwestern Rottweiler Club San Diego Deanna Giller (619) 645-8800 www.SRCSD.netWestie Rescue of California (619) 579-6395www.WestieRescueCA.comSan Diego Bulldog Rescue Finding loving homes for bulldogs in need.You can help our program by visiting www.ralphs.com.Select "Community" and use our NPO number 90619. web: www.sdbr.org Phone: (619) 501-0219

Animal Welfare OrganizationsLabrador Harbor Sue Frounfelter (619) 892-0049www.LabradorHarbor.orgLions, Tigers & Bears Bobbi Brink (619) 659-8078www.LionsTigersandBears.orgProject Wildlife Caring for sick, injured & orphaned wildlife (619) 225-9202www.ProjectWildlife.orgZoofari inc. - A partner in preservation Jackie Navarro (760) 630-9230www.Zoofari.net

Dog ClubsBREED SPECIFIC DOG CLUBSAztec Doberman Pinscher Club of San Diego Angie Monteleon(619) 443-8944 www.AztecDPC.com

Irish Setter Club of San Diego Madelon McGowen (619) 441-7339 Email - MadMac646@yahoo.comSan Diego Whippet Association Jo Rufing (619) 477-4222www.SanDiegoWhippets.com

DOG WALKING SOCIAL CLUBSSan Diego County French Bulldog meet-up Robert Goulet (760) 207-0332 www.FrenchBulldog.meetup.com/41

AGILITY/DISC/DOCK/FLYBALL/LURE COURSING/OBEDIENCE & SPORT DOG CLUBSAll Breed Obedience Club Inc. (619) 287-2211 www.aboci.comBallistic Racers Flyball Team B & J Matsumoto (619) 991-5267Catchers on the Fly Pamela Beane (760) 471-9087www.CatchersOnTheFly.orgLuratics Lure Coursing & Earth Dog Pat Bennett (619) 749-0724www.Luratics.comMartini’s Ranch – Agility Debby Wheeler (760) 294-4085www.MartinisRanch.com

HERDING CLUBSAction K9 Sports Terry Parrish (760) 739-8673www.actionk9sports.com

Spay & Neuter ServicesFeral Cat Coalition (619) 758-9194www.feralcat.comPet Assistance Foundation Betty Brokaw (619) 469-5008www.orgsites.com/ca/pet-assistance/SNAP – Spay Neuter Action Project (619) 525-3047www.Snap-SanDiego.org

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H BdD 5 ANIMAL RESOURCESAnimal Shelters & Humane SocietiesSHELTERS THAT WILL ACCEPT STRAYS & HAVE ADOPTIONSBAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYCounty Animal Services – Central5480 Gaines St., CA 92110 (619) 236-4250www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.BONITACounty Animal Services – South5821 Sweetwater Road, CA 91902 (619) 685-6309www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.CAMP PENDLETONCamp Pendleton Animal Shelter4th St. Area 25 Bldg. 25132 CA 92054 (760) 725-8120CARLSBADCounty Animal Services – North2481 Palomar Airport Road, CA 92009 (760) 438-2312 or (760) 746-7307www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.CHULA VISTACity of Chula Vista Animal Shelter 130 Beyer Way, CA 91911 (619) 691-5123Hours: M-F 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.CORONADOAnimal Control Facility700 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7371 Hours: 7 days 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.EL CAJONCity of El Cajon Animal Shelter 1275 N. Marshall Ave., CA 92020 (619) 441-1580Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am to 5:30 pmESCONDIDOEscondido Humane Society 3450 E. Valley Parkway, CA 92027 (760) 888-2275 www.EscondidoHumaneSociety.comHours: 7 days 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. OCEANSIDENorth County Humane Society 2905 San Luis Rey Road, CA 92054 (760) 757-4357 www.NCHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

THESE SHELTERS ONLY ACCEPT OWNER RELINQUISHED ANIMALSBAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYSan Diego Humane Society & SPCA 5500 Gaines Street, CA 92110 (619) 299-7012 www.SDHumane.org Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.EL CAJONFriends of Cats15587 Olde Highway 80, CA, 92021 (619) 561-0361www.FriendsofCats.org Hours: Tues-Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.ENCINITASRancho Coastal Humane Society389 Requeza Street, CA 92024 (760) 753-6413 www.RCHumaneSociety.orgHours: 11 a.m. -5 p.m. every day except Tues. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.RANCHO SANTA FEHelen Woodward Animal Center 6461 El Apajo Road, CA 92067 (858) 756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org Hours: 7 days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.SPRING VALLEYNational Cat Protection Society9031 Birch Street, CA 91977 (619) 469-8771www.NatCat.org Hours: Tue.-Sat. Noon to 5 p.m.

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