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EVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWESTEVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWEST! • JUNE 2009! • JUNE 2009

June isAdopt a Cat Month

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Building blocks for lifelong

health & happiness

8 Bringing Baby Home — From CollegeEvery fall, the PCC Vet Tech

Program adopts 10 dogs

and 10 cats, who then reside

on campus for three terms.

The animals are spayed and

neutered, and given vet care,

obedience training and life

enrichment. Come spring, after

giving of themselves so that

others could learn, the animals

receive the gift of permanent

loving homes.

24 June is Adopt a Cat MonthLots of chat about les chats

— adoptions, classes, a food

bank, and a feline art show.

22 Here, Kitty KittyIt’s Kitten Season!

16 June 26 • Take Your Dog to Work Day Created a decade ago to

celebrate dogs, promote

adoptions and help non-pet

owners experience the joy of

canine companionship, this

little pet perk can really boost

morale.

7 “One of the best” retiresKeizer Police Department’s

K9 Cop, Czar, ends a stellar

career in law enforcement.

20 Stitch tested, Kyla approvedGear up for your new arrival (of

any age) with toys and gear

to keep them busy, chewing

(the right things), walking and

playing.

6 We’ve been shopping (look what we found!) Bailey and Krista test drive the

FURminator grooming line

21 Rescue Me!Sweet foundlings who made their way

to Spot’s door at presstime

21 Reader SpotlightMeet Brody, Huck, and Mia

20 Learning on the SpotJennifer Biglan of Dog & Cat in Eugene

is your guide in promoting good

behavior and troubleshooting the

tough stuff. This month: The Benefi ts of

Mental Exercise

24 crunchy little newsbits to chew on

- June is Adopt-A-Cat Month

- Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Cat

- Help feed the kitties

- Fine Feline Art Show opens

- Keep that hot dog cool with PUPsicles

- Ruff Wear introduces new water gear

- Massage classes on tap

- K-9 Celebration in Salem

- Paws N’ Sip social hour a hit

- Meet Portland’s Next Top Dog Model

- NW Pit Rescue celebration

- Young Artist Celebrated By OHS

- Smooth (and safe) sailing

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Yep, it’s June, reminding those of us who care for animals the meaning of the

term “offspring.” Mother Nature deemed springtime Baby Time, and while some are planned, so many puppies and kittens that arrive in spring were not — and these precious creatures end up in foster care, shelters, and yes, on the street.

If your family could use a new addition, please visit your local shelter where you’ll find lovebugs of every imaginable size, shape,

color, temperament, age and breed just waiting to be a (lifelong!) blessing to your family.

It may go with-out saying, but please keep in mind: if adoption fees seem daunt-ing, there’s more where that came

from — a lifetime of veterinary care, food, toys, and more. Please carefully consider the realities that go along with bring-ing home a puppy or kitty. This is a lifelong commitment.

Times are tough all over; if you’re longing for a new baby but the dollars feel tight, no worries! There are huge doses of puppy (and kitten) love to be had. This time of year shelters are over-whelmed with new arrivals (of all ages, but MANY babies), and many desperately need hands and hearts to help keep them safe, clean and fed, and tails wagging and motors purring.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering or helping out a shelter in any way, now’s the time! Of course there are many ways to help: donating food, toys, blankets, and other items that — like the gift of your time — are so very needed and so greatly appreciated.

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Now, if you ARE bringing home a new addition, congratulations! Get set with Jake Faris’s “Baby Book” primer, check the gear Jennifer Biglan feels everyone should have, and be sure to send us a little note about your sweetpea and his or her photo — we’ll share it with your 54,000 friends in Reader Spotlight. If your baby’s of age, grab the leash and join us June 4 at Hotel Monaco. It’s our first Mutt Mixer, and baby, it’s gonna be a blast! A perfect start to your First Thursday adventure, the evening of entertainment, bites and beverages runs 5-7pm, and I’m sure you’ll find many of your friends — both two- and four-legged — on the scene!

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Congratulations to Cherie Cahill of Eugene, who works tirelessly to help animals in need and the organizations

serving them. Cherie was honored by United Way of Lane County at its annual Volunteer of the Year luncheon Apr 23. Cherie has given thousands of volunteer hours to help abandoned and abused animals in Lane County, helping several local organizations by calling, e-mailing and advocat-ing for the animals. Cherie also is an invaluable resource on spay/neuter, fostering, trap and release, and rescue. She is a blessing to many, including Spot Magazine. Congratulations Cherie! Thank you for being “one of the angels!”

From the editor:

In Loving Memory

Wolfster August 1993 – May 2009

“Wolf” was a pretty yellow Tabby whose white underside looked like the finest ermine. Often called my “cat named Wolf who thinks he’s a dog,” Wolfster passed a few weeks ago, leaving a big hole in our family.

Still, one must celebrate the gifts, and with Wolf they were many. He was a crackup, with his repertoire of some nine human-like sitting poses — the sleazy lounge lizard, the zenned-out Buddha (rounded belly and all), the curb-side wino, the kid-in-a-snit pouter.

At 15, and the lone feline among four canines, Wolf was without question the he-lion, the man of his kingdom.

Thanks for all the love and sup-port sent my way the day (and following days) we lost our sweet boy. And thanks to the supreme being who had the great sense to know how rich our lives would be when they included these precious creatures.


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Krista Snook is an Account Executive of Spot. She lives in Eugene with her 10-year-old Golden Retriever Bailey, husband, and two boys. She returned to Oregon, where she grew up, after earning her B.A in Zoology in Texas. While in school, Krista spent six years working at a Veterinary Hospital, where her lifelong love of animals deepened. Krista is a longtime member of the foster pet parent community. Contact her at [email protected]

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nine years of experience with the department and handling police service dogs. K9 Czar and Officer Jefferson “had a great career,” says Dept. Spokesman LT Alan McCowan, who says they located and apprehended nearly 200 criminals in Keizer, throughout Marion County, and as far away as Lincoln County. The team also is credited with gener-ating much goodwill, providing presentations at schools, scout meetings, and community events. Due to arthritis and hip issues, Czar

was forced to retire after six years of service, which is the average length of service for K9 cops.

Czar’s successor is a four-year-old old male Belgium Mala-nois, Bas (pronounced Boss), who will graduate training ready for service on May 28. Officer Jefferson has gone on to serve in the Department’s traffic safety unit. Bas’ partner is Officer Scott Keniston.


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On the sunny fall day when Jamie Laugh-lin met Skippy, the scene played out like a movie: Girl sees dog. Dog sees girl. Both stop in their tracks. Girl and dogcollide like long lost soul mates.

True story.

At the time, Laughlin was a second-year veterinary technology student at Portland Community College. Her new best friend was a dog adopted by the program the previous fall. As with most good love stories, the pair had to wait to be together until Skippy gave nine months of service to the program. Meanwhile, Laughlin finished her studies, often with her buddy by her side, at her feet, or on her exam table. This month, at last, she gets to take Skippy home.

Every fall, 10 dogs and 10 cats are adopted by PCC through Wash-ington or Clackamas County Animal Services. During the ensuing three terms the animals live on campus. They are spayed or neutered by a program veterinarian and student surgical team, and they’re given veterinary care, obedience training and life enrichment. Then in the spring, through a rigorous screening process, the program facilitates their adoptions to permanent loving homes.

PCC Rock Creek campus has the only veterinary technology pro-gram in Oregon to be fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Faculty includes six veterinarians and one certified veterinary technician. In a typical year, 30 students start the program, with an impressive 28 graduating. While Department Chair Brad Krohn, DVM, stresses the program’s hard science cur-riculum, he says animal socialization and care play a great role in the two-year study.

Program Technician Dolores Galindo, CVT, explains the adoption process as “a learning experience for students.” Accompanied by Krohn and 10 students, Galindo heads for one of the partner animal shelters every September. She is looking for friendly dogs doing the “pick me” dance in their kennels. Those dogs are brought into the yard, where the students parade them past other candidates. After this aggression test the students examine the dogs, lifting a foot or a lip — “things that happen in a veterinary exam,” says Galindo. The dogs are taken to campus that day, by Rock Creek’s resident farm coordinator Terry Lookabill, and installed in their state-of-the-art kennel, which even boasts a solar-powered hot water system.

Krohn says the program usually ends up with a kennel full of “young goofball males with no manners.” Since the dogs are paired with stu-dent groups for socialization, they often show up in class wearing their

The PCC Vet Tech Program:

Bringing Baby Home

– From College

PCC ROCK CREEK campus has the only

veterinary technol-

ogy program in

Oregon to be

fully accred-ited by the

AVMA.

ABOVE: Drake accom-panies Tina to class.

RIGHT: Callie is avail-able for adoption

Meryl Lipman • Spot Magazine


Meryl Lipman is owned by a 10-year old feline named Dagny. To support Dagny in style, Meryl works in commu-nity relations for PCC.

brushed, petted, and given laptime. In exchange for their room, board and training, the animals submit to vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, routine veterinary exams, specimen collections/analysis, dental and other x-rays, and any needed procedures, including administration of anesthe-sia. Second-year students often do internships at surgical practices and emergency hospitals.

During winter term students start planning their furry friends’ futures. Written adoption applications, complete with supplemental ques-tions, are reviewed by a committee comprised of Galindo, Krohn, and up to six students. Suitable applicants are then invited to interview. “The interview is a chance for prospec-tive families to ask questions of the students who socialized the animals,” says Krohn. At the same time, he says, “the students are picky. They’re good advocates.” The program requests a $50-$100 adoption donation, which Krohn says is “not bad” for a healthy, trained, altered pet with complete veterinary records.

Historically, Rock Creek students, faculty and staff adopt 40-50% of their critters themselves. As the vet tech students bond with their charges, it often becomes obvious who will go home with whom at the end of spring term. Even when true love blossoms, the student must wait until her or his animal completes the three terms.

But no one is complaining. June is a good time to start a new life together. And, for PCC faculty and staff, it’s an excellent time to air out the kennel and cattery and prepare to start all over again next fall.

As the vet tech students bond with

their charges,

IT OFTEN BECOMES OBVIOUS WHO WILL GO HOME

WITH WHOM at the end ofspring term.

official blue and yellow program vests. “In the first quarter, it takes a few minutes for the lecture to start,” says Krohn, “but by Halloween, after three months’ obedience training, they seem to calm down.”

As for feline participants, Washington County picks out 10 young, healthy un-spayed female cats who seem comfortable around other cats. They are brought to the program’s two-room cat-tery, complete with big windows, climbing features, catnip toys and a visible bird-feeder outside. “We rely on Washington County’s expertise in choosing our cats,” says Krohn.

Over the next nine months dogs are walked daily at 7am, and students are with them throughout the day. Cats are


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Interest in adding a four-legged addition to the family tends to run high in summer. Kids are home

from school, whistling “How much is that doggie in the window,” and drop-ping other clever hints.

There’s a high probability that by reading this magazine you’ve already joined the vast ranks of local families that have a dog. For those of you whose dog (or dogS, like in my family) was adopted long ago, this article might be more refresher than primer. Whatever the age of your “baby,” this is the stuff of good pet parenting.

Also, it’s been my personal experi-ence that people relatively new to pup-pyhood often ask advice of their dog-owning friends. Whether you’re acting as an advisor, bringing home a new addition, or long established in canine culture, read on and get refreshed!

Start them right for lifelong health & happiness! Jake Faris • Spot Magazine

Photo by Josh Alsberg


Preppingfor Puppies

There is a lot that goes into bringing puppies into your home. Of course the biggest personal question is choosing the puppy. Then there’s always choosing the puppy’s name. But this article is about the practical side of bringing a new puppy home. Every expert I talked to recommended preparing for puppy adoption in advance. In an ideal world, everything from food and water bowls to leashes — even veterinary and emergency services — should be researched and evaluated before puppy comes home.

The general areas most important to investigate prior to Monsieur Furball’s homecoming are equipment, food, health care and training. Talking to Kristina Holven with Solid Gold North-west about pet food, her first recommendation was, “Find an independently-owned pet food store.” An independent pet supply is a great resource for helping prospective pet parents tackle a number of issues.

Because we love our dogs (and cats) here in the North-west, most communities have a variety of local stores to choose from. Visit those nearby and play 20 questions with the staff at each store. Knowledgeable

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Experienced staff can help novices with many deci-sions, from water and food bowl selection (don’t laugh until you’ve tried to weigh the cute, colorful water bowl against the austere yet sani-tary stainless steel option) to the benefits and drawbacks of a raw food diet, and everything in between. When it comes down to it, owners buy pet food more often than they go to the vet, so finding a store that suits is an often overlooked piece of the pet care puzzle.

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Once you’ve sorted out all the fun puppy paraphernalia like leashes and food bowls you arrive at the hard deci-sion: puppy food. The pet food industry today is not what it was 10 years ago. In-creased customer awareness — heightened to panic levels during the melamine scare just two years ago — has created products and options that can make choosing pet food confusing and even downright intimidating.

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For the skinny on kibble, I consulted Holven of Solid Gold Northwest. When it comes to puppy food, the top priority should be quality. Finding good quality puppy food is an adven-ture all by itself. Just because it says “All Natural” on the bag doesn’t mean it’s good for your dog. Corn, wheat and soy are all natural ingredients, sure, but they all are common pet allergens as well. Beet pulp is another ingredi-ent that sounds natural and yet, according to Holven, it’s basically there as a filler.

“Ultimately, you have to be the informed one,” says Holven. “Bypass the front label and go directly to the ingredients on the back.” The first ingredient should be a specific, dedicated protein source, like “organic de-boned chicken.”

Also top priority is that the puppy food fit the dog. “This is especially important with a large-breed dog,” says Holven. “The wrong kind of food can send a large-breed puppy into an ill-timed growth spurt, which can affect the dog’s skeletal system and cause issues later in life.”

With deep-chested dogs, one food issue to be aware of is the occur-rence of bloat. This is a potentially deadly gastric condition linked to dogs that eat one meal a day, drink large quantities of water, and/or exercise heavily after eating. Developing a regular feeding schedule for this kind of puppy is vital.

Holven recommends a meal two to three times a

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Huck, 4 months

Read more about Huck in Reader Spotlite, pg 18

day for young puppies. One of the many benefits to this type of schedule, says Holven, is “regular potty breaks.” Regular potty patterns are something all puppy parents can appreciate, but the benefits go beyond bladder management. If bloat is a concern, regular feeding times help ensure that young Sampson takes a break from playing and is digesting his food without any issues. Hol-ven explains that getting your pup to eat regularly will also help keep him from becoming a picky eater later in life.

When it comes to puppy food,the top priority should be quality.

Just because it says “All Natural” on the bag

doesn’t mean it’s good for your dog.

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Wilson and Wanda, Lab-Golden mix, 2 months

“The first ingre-dient should be a specific,

dedicated pro-tein source,

like organic de-boned chicken.”

Kristina Holven, Solid Gold Northwest


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To ensure your puppy’s life is as long and healthy as pos-sible, get the best food. Period. For Holven and the folks at Solid Gold Northwest, that means the best, most natural ingredients. “Our meat is free of hormones and antibiot-ics and our grains are certified free of pesticides.” In fact, before the ingredients get to the plant to be processed into Solid Gold puppy kibble like WolfCub, they are considered “human grade.”

Finally, Holven says, “I also recommend going with a company that has literature on their product that includes a phone number that can get an actual person on the phone [during business hours]. A resource like that not only shows that a particular company cares about their customers’ pets, it will also come in handy if there’s ever a question the local pet supply store can’t answer.”

Good Start, Good DogKirsten Nielson, PhD runs Puppy Romp at Schroeder’s

Den every Sunday from 1-2pm. One romp is $8; 6-packs are $40. Dr. Nielsen, the moderator of these romps, got into training in 1995 thanks to a particularly challenging dog named Kuma. To help in training Kuma, Nielson started taking puppy training classes. By the time she had taken all the classes she needed to address Kuma’s behavior issues, she had almost enough credits to complete her training certification.

During their hour of romping at Schroeder’s Den, puppies are supervised by Nielsen to ensure proper socialization and discourage the development of bad habits. “When their eyes are open, they’re learning,” Nielsen points out. That’s why it’s important to get puppies socialized early. Puppy

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Nielsen is another expert who echoes the importance of preparing for puppy. “The more you can arm yourself with information, the better,” she says. The doctor also feels group puppy classes with a certified trainer can be a useful tool, pointing out that they not only train the owner/puppy as a team, but the class often becomes a spontaneous support group.

When it comes to actually train-ing your puppy, this expert likes to explore all the options. “If the training doesn’t work or doesn’t show improvement, try another tactic,” says Nielson. One of the most common mistakes puppy parents make is when they start seeing good behavior they think training is over. Dr. Nielson likes to wait until they pass their six-month birthday before she thinks about leaving puppies unsupervised.

Puppy PlacesWonder Puppy is a new addition to our area’s

outstanding local resources. Created by certified trainer Casey Newton to answer puppy-specific questions, the company includes a trio of head trainers and a handful of junior trainers and

interns. Wonder Puppy is also a physical store in NW Portland, just blocks from the Lucky Lab brewpub and DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital.

One of the specialties at Wonder Puppy is assisting potential adopters in choosing their furever friend. Research, according to Newton, is best done ahead, and should start with looking for a reputable breeder or quality

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Casey Newton, BS, CPDT

Think of it as choosing a roommate for the next decade or two of your life....

rescue. If you think of it as choosing a roommate for the next decade or two of your life (or, from the dog’s per-spective, their entire life), how well your lifestyle and personality mesh with the puppy’s should be your first concern. That’s why it’s so important to research where your puppy comes from, explains Newton. “Make sure temperament is #1 on their list.”

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Not surprisingly, Newton also suggests new parents select puppy services ahead of time. That way, she says, “You’ll actually be able to enjoy this fun time.” The fun and often challenging time of early puppyhood is crucial in terms of training and socialization. A puppy’s brain develops more during the first four months of life than any other time, according to Newton.

That’s why it’s so important to not only work on training, but to expose the young critter to, as Newton puts it, “the whole world.” That being said, Newton cautions that the experiences should be focused on “quality rather than quantity.” Good quality experiences will expose the puppy to habits that will help with behavior and training throughout its life.

Another local puppy expert and advisor is Janele Hanson of Dogs Dig It daycare (voted by Spot readers as a 2008 Top Dog Award winner in a number of categories). Hanson summed up her advice best with “Never [adopt] on a whim; always do your research, and I highly advise going and supporting your shelter.” Hanson recommends that those who really take preparation seriously consider fostering a puppy first. She speaks very highly of Multnomah County Animal Shelter ’s foster program, which also offers classes and sup-port for their foster volunteers.

A Healthy Puppyis a Happy Puppy

Vet care should start early, and for the primer on puppy healthcare we went to Dr. Janelle Walker of Best Friends Veterinary Medical Center in Portland. “It’s very important for puppies to come to the vet between six to eight weeks of age,” says Dr. Walker. That first check-up will begin the routine puppy treatments and help the vet spot any warning signs of future health issues.

Routine puppy veterinary care includes a series of inoculations for Canine Parvovirus, often simply called parvo. The Parvo virus attacks different areas of a dog’s body, but really wreaks havoc in

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First observed in 1999, Take Your Dog to Work Day was created by Pet Sitters International (PSI), an international

educational association for pet-sitters, to cel-ebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage adoptions from humane societies, shelters and breed rescue groups.

PSI spokespeople say the organization’s goal was “to make every pet a wanted pet.” For the past decade, PSI has encouraged companies of all sizes to welcome their employees’ canine companions for one enjoyable summer day (the Friday following Fathers Day) in June.

During a time when many businesses have been forced to cut jobs and benefits, the day is a low-cost “pet perk” companies can offer at a time morale could use the boost.

Increasing numbers of employers are allow-ing employees to take pets to work — not just one day a year, but every day. “There is a growing recognition that man & woman’s best

friend can promote emotional well-being,” says Jan Baker, who works at Abacus Accounting in Vancouver, WA, where pets are welcome. “They reduce a lot of stress around here,” she adds.

In fact, studies credit pets in the workplace with not only cutting stress, but boosting pro-ductivity and creativity, reducing absentee-ism, and improving relations and interactions among co-workers and between supervisors and employees.

“Having pets in the office creates a warm and comfortable environment,” says Jim Justice of J & M Auto Body’s main office in Milwaukie, OR, who takes his Bulldog Molly to the office daily. “People love her and customers stop by to see her even if they don’t need work done on their car.”

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gladly put in longer hours with his calming presence by my side. Not having to rush home from work or feel guilty for leaving him home alone all day would have been a benefit to surpass all others.

Social networking Website, Dogster.com, found that 43 percent of dog owners would take pay cuts of up to 5-10 percent if they could take their four-legged pals to the office. Two-thirds said they would put in longer hours if the overtime would translate into canine companionship on the job.

In addition, 55 percent of employees said they would commute farther to a workplace that allowed animals, and 49 percent said they would ditch their current employer if a dog-friendly business came along.

Take Your Dog to Work Day encourages employers to experience the value of pets in their workplaces and allows employees without pets the chance to witness the human-animal bond, perhaps inspiring them to make this joy a part of their lives by adopting a pet of their own.

This year’s campaign, “Secondhand Dogs Offer First Rate Love,” stresses that as people seek ways to do more with less, adopting a dog is one of the most basic, affordable ways to bring joy to a family.

For more details on Take Your Dog to Work Day, visit takeyourdog.com.

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• Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are current before exposing him to other animals on the job.

• Puppy-proof your office. Put elec-tronic wiring and poisonous plants out of reach and stow toxic office supplies.

• Bring toys, snacks and chews to put your dog at ease.

• Have an exit plan. If your dog shows signs of aggression, is nervous or barks too much, have a way to get him home.

• Don’t force coworkers to socialize with your dog if they are afraid or allergic.

• Have your dog well-groomed and smelling pleasant before the trip to the office.

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MeetMia & Max

This is my Mia Mestiza Duncan. Her birthday is 09/15/07. We believe that she is mixed with Miniature Pinscher and Rat Terrier. She is the fastest dog at the dog park next to the Great Danes!

Mia HATES to wear clothes — even though I love for her to wear them! She loves other dogs, and likes to snuggle with me under a blanket on the couch. She can do tricks: sit, shake, lay down, roll over, high five and high ten! Everyone thinks she has a bandage on one of her front paws because of her white markings. Many people comment on her very long legs

Mia’s “brother” is Maximus (“Max”) Duncan Ayers. We believe he is a mix of Miniature Dachshund and Chihuahua.

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He was recently adopted from the Bonnie Hayes Animal Shelter in Hillsboro by Lorrie Fowler of Beaverton

Meet HuckThis is our 4 month old Huck. We adopted

him from Home at Last Humane Society in the Dalles, which is a very small place doing great work on what seems to be a shoestring budget. Huck’s litter was brought in by a concerned neighbor along with the mother, who’d been chained up. The neighbor paid for her to be spayed.

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MENTAL EXERCISEStop feeding your dog out of a bowl! Seriously. Use food-carrier

toys such as Kongs, Treatsie Rolls, Tricky Treat Ball or Kibble Nibble. Or just toss food over the floor or in the yard for hours of scavenging fun. Create your own food-carrier toys using boxes or paper bags (with the handles removed), or use your dog’s food for training.

Feed good, healthy food. If you’re not sure what that is, check out the book Not Fit for a Dog by Michael Fox, Elizabeth Hodgkins and Marion Smart.

Simply changing the answer to what, and how, you feed your dog can make a huge difference in how he behaves in or out

Learning On The SpotJennifer DuMond Biglan, CPDT • Spot Magazine

of your company. Most of us don’t put much deep thought into feeding our dogs. However, increasing studies indicate that in natural environments, dogs spend much of their day foraging for food. This scavenging goes on for hours each day, keeping dogs far too busy to think about eating shoes or table legs!

So, when you feed your dog her daily allotment in a bowl, which is gone in a matter of minutes, it eliminates your dog’s food-finding “job.” Fortunately, you can do many different things with food to help him spend time doing what comes naturally, rather than choosing activities that might not be to your liking.

Other Tips for Mental Stimulation:

Every Dog Benefi ts from MENTAL EXERCISE

So do shoes!

Whether you just brought a new puppy or adult dog home or have had your

dog for several years, these tips will help keep your dog or puppy happy and busy chewing the right things.

Most of us understand the importance of providing our canine friends with physical exercise, but fewer understand the importance of mental exercise. Just like “a tired dog is a good dog,” “a bored dog is a mischievous dog.”

• Novelty is good. Wash and rotate toys regularly.

• Rotate chew toys such as bully sticks, raw-hide (American-made, pressed or rolled are my preference), Nylabones, marrow bones, and Snook’s sweet potato dog chews are a few of my favorites.

• Hide toys/treats around the house for your dog to

find while you’re away (use caution if you have a multi-animal household).

• Teach your dog a few tricks, just for fun!

• Take a group training class, even if your dog doesn’t “need” training.

• Massage your dog or cat for a few minutes every day. (This also helps detect lumps or suspicious growths early.)

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Must have TOYS & EQUIPMENTfor your new addition (young or old)!

Whether you just brought home a bouncy young puppy or rescued an adult dog, here are a few things that we love you might want to consider.

KEEP THEM BUSY1. Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble Cre-ated by Premier Pet Products. Love: Unscrews for easy loading and quick clean-up, holds about 2 cups of food. Rubber bumpers minimize noise and marks on your walls and floors.

Don’t Love: Works best for dogs 20lbs and over but nothing smaller for our smaller doggie friends.

Available online and at Wags! Dog Empo-rium in Eugene

2. Kongs - If you don’t have a Kong, stop what you’re doing right now and go out and

buy a few!

Love: These soft rubber toys are a must have staple for every dog

home. They are dishwasher safe and can be stuffed with everything from your dog’s

dry kibble to wet food, chicken, peanut butter, cream cheese — you name it! They come in a

variety of sizes and chewing levels to fit every dog’s chew-

ing needs!

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Love: Made from human-grade, organic ingredients

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3. Sense-ation Harness - Our favorite training harness, the Sense-ation harness helps teach your dog to walk on a loose leash and gives you more control.

Love: Comes in a variety of colors and will fit dogs from 6 to 200 lbs.

Don’t Love: Can be difficult to fit correctly and needs to be pretty snug to work effectively (which can be difficult with long-haired and petite dogs).

KEEP THEM PLAYING5. Egg Baby Turtle Interactive Dog Toys (not pictured)

Love: Long-lasting plush toys contain three soft, squeakable eggs concealed in a pouch within the toy. Dogs love pulling the eggs out through an elasticized opening.

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TrudeeTrudee is an older kitty with a beautiful coat of several colors.

She is an easygoing girl who’s quiet, loving, and there when you need her. Trudee doesn’t ask for a lot (good food and water, a clean litterbox and a warm place to sleep), but she gives much in return (purrs, headbutts, and a lot of love)! Meet her at CAT (details below).

GraysonHi everyone! My name is Grayson.

I’m a friendly, outgoing guy. Just as well because when my family moved out and left me behind, I had to make friends with the neighbors quickly — very quickly — or else I wouldn’t have had anything to eat.

I’m just over a year old, so I’m energetic and playful. I know all the classic moves: headbutting, pushing my head in your hand to get a little more petting, brushing up against legs.

I’m not sure if I’m going through an awkward growth stage or not. My feet are big, my tail is long, and at times I can be a bit clumsy when I’m tackling a toy. Then again, maybe that’s how I’ll always be.

Grayson is in the loving care of Animal Aid in Portland. To learn more or to make a date to meet him, call 503.292.6628 or visit animalaidpdx.org.

CallieIf you want a kitty with lots of spunk, look no further. I’m Callie, a happy

Tortie who wants to be a part of everything that’s going on. When I’m the center of attention, I get so excited I start wiggling and talking in a chirpy meow.

I’m very people-friendly and would probably be ok with a dog, but I don’t like other cats. Don’t worry about that, though. I promise I can give you as much love and attention as two (or three) cats.

I was born on 8/15/07 and I’ve been at the shelter my whole life. I get lonely when everyone goes home for the night. I want to go home too.

Callie is in the loving care of Animal Aid in Portland. To learn more or to make a date to meet her, call 503.292.6628 or visit animalaidpdx.org.

AlistairAlistair is a cute little boy who loves

to explore, is interested in almost any-thing, and likes to find out everything there is to know! He still has time to cuddle, though, and is happy to just sit on your lap as you read the newspaper or watch TV.

Alistair and Trudee are eager to meet you. They can be found at CAT’s Sherwood shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. Details 503.925.8903 or catadoptionteam.org.


Kitten Season at last!

Don’t know what Kitten Season is? Well, it’s better

than fishing season, more fun than ski season, and longer lasting than season’s greetings.

“It’s the time of the season when the love runs high” for the most adorable creatures in the world — kittens. And everyone wants one or two.

Wonder if the Zombies, that mid-‘60s English rock band remem-bered best for their song “Time of the Season,” had feline offspring in mind when they penned that infamous line. Well it is a “purrfect” description of how many cat lovers feel right about now.

To fully understand the impact of Kitten Season, you must under-

The kittens are here . . . The kittens are here!

Kathy is PR Manager for the Cat Adoption Team and writer for the Cat’s Meow Blog on Oregonlive.com. She’s also worked for the Humane Society of the United States and the Oregon Humane Society. Kathy and her hubby live with two ‘adopted from a shelter’ cats – Mack and Clio.

stand the feline reproductive cycle, which like the birds and the bees comes into heat as the weather gets warmer. Fer-tile female cats can have up to three litters of maybe eight kit-tens a year. And, get this: they can get pregnant while nursing a young litter.

Generally, all this starts to happen in late March and April. With a two-month gestation, lit-ters of tiny kittens start appear-ing in May and June. Of course an especially cold, long winter, as well as more cat owners taking advantage of low-cost spay/neuter surgeries offered in February, may push Kitten Season back a bit.

And there you have the birth of Kitten Season, when animal

shelters across the metro area will have an abundance of kittens ready to climb up your curtains, sleep on your pillow, and love you for the rest of their long lives.

Oh, and don’t worry if you’re not ready for a kitten in June. Kitten Season lasts until there’s a little frost on the pumpkin in the fall. In fact, some shelters may still have kittens into December.

So if it’s kittens you seek, this is your season. Make your way to one of the many animal shelters in the metro area where you will find your lap is just not big enough for all the furry little felines seeking your love and attention.

(A huge selection of kittens will be found Under the Big Top at the Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood on Saturday, June 27. Details catadoptionteam.org.)

Extraordinary things are happening at

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Young Artist CelebratedBy Oregon Humane Society

The top winners of OHS’s 60th annual Be Kind to Animals Poster and Photo/Essay Contest was announced last month, with first place going to 11th-grader Rose Shan of Beaverton. Over 4,000

schoolchildren grades 1-12 from around the state competed, their entries based on age-appropriate humane education themes such as kindness, spay/neuter, licensing and adoption. First place winners in each grade will be featured on the OHS website and future promotional materials. To see all winners, visit oregonhumane.org.

Nutro Recalls Dry Cat Food

May 21, Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods

with “Best If Used By Dates” between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010. The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the US and 10 addi-tional countries due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in Nutro’s finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier.

Two mineral premixes were affected. One premix contained exces-sive levels of zinc and under-supplemented potassium. The second premix under-supplemented potassium. Both zinc and potassium are essential nutrients for cats and are added as nutritional supplements to Nutro® dry cat food.

The recall does not affect any Nutro® dog food products, wet dog or cat food, or dog and cat treats.

Consumers who purchased affected product should immediately discontinue feeding it to their cats and switch to another product with a balanced nutritional profile. While Nutro has not received consumer complaints related to this issue, cat owners should monitor their cats for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea. If your cat is experiencing health issues or is pregnant, please contact your veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased product affected by this voluntary recall should return it to their retailer for a full refund or exchange for another Nutro® dry cat food product. Questions? Call 800.833.5330 between 8am & 4:30pm CST.

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June isAdopt-A-Cat

Month!Shelters flood with unwanted felines this time of year,

and as part of its ongoing effort to promote cat and kitten adoptions, American Humane created Adopt-A-Cat Month. The annual campaign encourages cat adoptions from shelters, promotes the benefits of owning a cat, and teaches responsible pet care. More on Adopt-A-Cat Month at americanhumane.org/aadm.

June is for cat loversOregon Humane Society is

celebrating Adopt a Cat Month with lots of special feline-themed events:

Kitty Cat CommunicationClass • June 4

Finicky Feline Class • June 13

Kitty Cat Speed Dating & Feline Fair • June 30

Details of these and other celebrations a la feline, in the FunPlanner.

Help feed the kitties

Cat Adoption Team is currently holding a month-long cat food drive to support its Cat Food Bank. Donations of unopened, unexpired dry cat food and/or scoopable litter are being accepted at the shelter at 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. and other Portland-area locations, listed at catadoptionteam.org/news-events/cat-news/cat-food-bank-helps-cat-owners#drop. Cash donations also welcome.

Last year, CAT responded to the economic hardship many pet owners were experiencing by opening the first organized pet food bank in the Portland area. Over 10,000 lbs. of cat food has been distributed to date.

Top 10 Reasons to ADOPT A CAT

Cats keep you entertained with their playful antics.

Cats are very affectionate and love to cuddle.

Having a cat can reduce blood pressure and prevent heart disease.

Cats are very clean — they bathe themselves!

Cats are independent and can be left alone while you are at work.

Cats come housebroken — they’re pre-programmed to use the litter box.

Cats don’t need much space. They’re perfect for apartments and smaller homes.

Caring for a cat can help teach a child responsibility and humane values.

Cats get plenty of exercise living indoors. They’re “RDA” of playtime: just 15 minutes daily.

Approximately 4 MILLION homeless cats land in shelters each year in the U.S. Adopting = saving a life.

Picture perfect kitties

An opening for The Cats Who Keep Us Fine Feline Art Show by Patrice deAvila is happening June 5, 6-8pm, at Cat Hospital of Portland Gallery, 8065 SE 13th Ave. in Portland. deAvila’s new collection of pastel over watercolor paintings will be shown through June 30. Guests can meet the artist and enjoy the gallery’s luxurious atmosphere with refreshments. Previews/samples/details flickr.com/photos/patricedeavila.

Pupsicles! Who doesn’t love a cool

popsicle on a hot day? Just in time for the sunny season, Linda Hoover of Never Alone Total Care Pet Sitting in Eugene shared this favorite recipe for a cool treat dogs love:

Yogurt PupsIngredients: 16 ounces plain nonfat yogurt 3/4 cup water 1 T chicken bouillon granules

Dissolve bouillon in water, mix with yogurt thoroughly in a blender. Pour into small containers for freezing, cover and freeze.


Ruff Wear introduces new water gear

Dogs love water, and most master the dog paddle at an early age. Still, just as with people, even the best swimmers do well to don life jackets. Ruff Wear, the popular maker of pet gear based in Bend, OR, has introduced two new canine life jackets and a water-resistant dog bed. Check it out at your favorite specialty pet and outdoor retailers or at ruffwear.com.

Massage is goodfor everyone

. . . even better when the masseuse has a little skill! That’s exactly what students gain at Rubi Sullivan’s dog massage classes, held regularly at various Portland-area locations. This month Rubi, owner of Heal Animal Massage, will be teaching June 7 at 10am at Wonder Puppy Parenting Center in NW Portland

(wonder-puppy.com) and June 28 at Sellwood Dog Supply at 9:30 (sellwooddogsupply.com). Heal provides dog beds, one-on-one instruction & take-home info. Cost is $40. Details healnw.com.

K-9 Celebrationin Salem

The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs, dedicated to training and placing service dogs with people who have disabilities, is hosting its 2nd annual K-9 Celebration Saturday, June 13, 11am-4pm at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. A parade and obstacle course will kick off the festivities; highlights will include free samples and coupons, and entertainment including dog dancing and a fashion show. The spirit of the event is informative, with demos happening throughout the day, including first aid for dogs, bite prevention, and therapy and service dogs skills. Details joydogs.com.

Newest socialhour a hit

Paws N’ Sip events at Oscar Albert Wine Bar, Garden Nursery and Bottle Shop in SE Portland are the newest gem in Portland’s people/pooch social hour. The garden setting is easy-breezy; inside tables are a little more elegant while equally relaxing. Set in the heart of SE Portland’s West Tabor Village at 48th and Division, Paws N’ Sips happen 3rd Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm (June

16 this month), and feature pet-related businesses, “Ask Dr. Paws” with Kristin Sulis of Mt. Tabor Veterinary Care, a raffle, and great company — human and canine. Details oscaralbert.com.

Suds & bubbles in SEA fun day is planned in

support of Pacific Northwest Pit Bull Rescue June 20, 11-3, at Pawsitively Clean (pawsitivelyclean.com) at 39th & Hawthorne in SE Portland. The event will feature Canine Good Citizen Testing, dog washes for $5 donations, an educational booth by Portlanders Against Breed Bans, and adoptables from PNWPBR.

PNWPBR was formed in 2006 when Ellena Thomas came upon Gerkin, an Ontario refuge with two options: get out or get put down. One look at his face, says Thomas, and she knew she had to help. Through generous donations and support from the Pit Bull community locally and across the US, Gerkin was flown safely to Ellena’s home and PNWPBR was launched. Now, almost 3 years later, PNWPBR works in adoption, education, advocacy and outreach. Their motto is “Abandoned. Adopted. Adored.”

Details pnwpbr.rescuegroups.org

Meet Portland’s Next Top Dog ModelIt’s all about glamour, glitter and fur when celebrity judges crown

Portland’s Next Top Dog Model June 17, 6-8pm, at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland. The fundraiser to support Oregon Humane Society is sponsored by LexiDog Boutique & Social Club and the Hotel Monaco, and the grand prize package is valued at over $500. Details oregonhumane.org/events.

ABOVELeft: Tulip Winner 2008 Big Dog CategoryRight: Alfie Winner 2008 Small Dog Category


“W e wanted a place in the car for our newly rescued mutt. Trudy is a small (12 lb.), Terrier-mix of humble origins and royal aspirations. Like all dogs, she

needs to comfortably look out the window and also to be able to lay down on longer trips. We wanted her to be safe in the car, and though we considered designing and making our own, we ran across a Snoozer Lookout Car Seat — “booster seat for small pets.” The seatbelt secures the seat to the car, and a strap hook is clipped to her halter so she isn’t thrown when the car stops or turns. The seat gives Trudy about an 8” lift so that sitting, she can easily look out the windows. She can also comfortably curl up for a nap, or rest her head on the raised edge. The seat is easily removed for use as a bed when we travel. Best of all, Trudy has a specific place in the car, and is not tempted to help us drive.”

Snoozer, O’Donnel Industries, Inc. purchased at All the Best, Seattle

Submitted by Geri Faris, Seattle, WA

Editor’s Note: This little product tip came as a result of Spot’s own Jake Faris listening to his mom “gush on the phone about her dog.” Jake says, “She mentioned this dog seat thing and I thought, ‘what a cool idea.’” He says he also enjoyed giving his mom a little writing assignment.

Photo courtesy Geri Faris


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Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . . 22

BOARDING / DAYCARE

Cooper Mountain Kennels 12Countryside Pet Spa . . . . 15Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . 14Doggie Dilemma Pet Care . 7Laurel Acres Kennels . . . . 11Play & Chase . . . . . . . . . . . 7Rock Creek Kennels . . . . 19

CREMATION / MEMORIALS

Dignified Pet Services . . . 17Loved Forever Pet

Memorials . . . . . . . . . . 23

DAYCARE / PET SITTING

Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . 14Doggie DIlemma Pet Care . 7Play & Chase . . . . . . . . . . . 7

EVENTS

Mutt Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . 28Pawsitively Clean’s Benefit

Dog Wash . . . . . . . . . . 18

GIFTS / FASHION / SPECIALTY

Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Loved Forever Pet

Memorials . . . . . . . . . . 23Wags of Eugene . . . . . . . 21

GROOMING - EUG/SPNG

Aussie Mobile Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Grooming Dales . . . . . . . . 27

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Back on Track . . . . . . . . . 23Lilly Comfortis Flea Protection

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HOTELS

Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . 21Fireside Motel . . . . . . . . . 23

PET FOOD / SUPPLIES

Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Snowfire Farm — distributor

of healthy pet foods . . . . 9Solid Gold NW Holistic

Products for Pets . . . . . 13

PHOTOGRAPHY

Good Dog Photo . . . . . . . 15

PRODUCTS

Lilly Comfortis Flea Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Wags of Eugene . . . . . 21

PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL

PDX Puppy . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Wonder Puppy . . . . . . . . . . 2

SOCIAL / PET NETWORKING

pdxdog.com . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TRAINING

Dogs with a Cause . . . . . 15

VETERINARIANS / VET HOSPITALS

Best Friends Veternary MC 11Good Neighbor Vet . . . . . . 7Rose City Vet Hospital . . . 19

VACATION RENTALS

Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . 21Idyllic Beach House . . . . . 12

immature intestinal cells. Not only are puppies more vulnerable to this virus, Walker explains that certain breeds — like Rottweilers and Pit Bulls — are even more susceptible.

Another routine issue puppy parents are likely to face is treating parasites. “Usually they’re fairly loaded [with parasites] because the mothers get stressed out during pregnancy,” says Dr. Walker. “They end up reac-tivating intestinal parasites that they [then] give to their puppies.” Even fleas, untreated, can cause serious health issues, especially for small dogs.

During this interview Dr. Walker had parasites on the brain thanks to a current campaign to raise aware-ness about parasites in humans. “The Center for Disease Control is seeing an increasing incidence of these dog and cat parasites in people,” says the doctor, adding, “and it’s especially of concern in immune-compromised people because their immune systems don’t stop the parasite and they can wind up with vision loss” along with other physical problems.

Another good health tip, this one from Hanson of Dogs Dig It, is to make sure your house is prepared for your new chewing machine. That doesn’t mean simply hiding the Jimmy Choos. It means checking for toxic plants both in the house and the yard. One toxin of particular concern to Hanson is the increased popularity of cocoa bean mulch. Puppies, with their curious mouths and tiny bodies, are par-ticularly susceptible to getting into trouble with cocoa bean mulch and other dangerous toxins.

Ike Said it Best

When it comes to bringing the dog home, Eisenhower’s “Plans are use-less, but planning is indispensable” are words to live by. Be prepared not necessarily with a strict plan, but with a well-researched array of options so that if things don’t go “according to plan” there will be a ready alternative.

• Turn on the TV. The noise can help mask ambient noise and provide company and mental stimulation. There are specialty DVDs you can buy just for your dog or cat’s viewing enjoyment.

PHYSICAL EXERCISE• Exercise. If your cat just knocked over another vase and your dog just ate

another shoe, adding more exercise to their (and your) daily routine might just help save your relationship. How much exercise depends on your dog or cat’s age and breed.

• Hire a dog walker or pet sitter to come in and walk your dog or play with your kitty.

• Snuggle, pet, and relax for a few minutes every day.

• Try a dog sport such as agility or fly ball.

• Adopt a friend! Not all animals love the company of another furry critter in the house, but sometimes adding a friend can do wonders for their physical and mental well-being.

Jennifer Biglan is a certified pet dog trainer and owner of Dog & Cat, LLC Training & Behavior Modification services in Eugene OR. She is the proud owner of two dogs and three cats and provides private training, behavior consultations and group classes. If you have questions, contact Jennifer at 541.686.6768, or [email protected]. Or visit www.dogandcat.org.

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Jake Faris is a freelance writer who’s worn many different hats, including a hardhat and the 8-point hat of a police officer. Jake and his wife Charity live with their two cats and four dogs in Beaverton. The whole pack moved to Portland from Wenatchee, WA three years ago. Now a dedicated Oregonian, Jake finds new reasons to love his adopted state every day. Contact him at [email protected]

ADOPTION

COMPANIONS FOR LIFE 300 cats & kittens looking for forever home, altered, tested, vaccinated, microchipped, indoor, ready to love. Adoption fee $85-$125. M-F: 11-7, Sa-Su 10-6. Cat Adoption Team 503.925.8903 www.catadoptionteam.org Volunteers welcome. Fosters needed.

BOARDING

$25/DAY AJ’S K9 KAMPVisit the photo page on www.ajs-k9kamp.com. Day care & overnight home care. Canines under 30 lbs. Nr the airport. 15 yrs exp. Licensed. Insured. 7am - 8pm 503-252-7652.

CRAFTERS WANTED

LOCAL CRAFTERS WANTEDHandmade, pet-related items needed for new boutique. Favor given to crafters that use “green” materials. Send links or photos to: [email protected]

DAYCARE

See AJ’s K9 Kamp under Boarding

THE BED & BISCUIT ON SUNNYSIDEDaycare and overnight stays in my home for dogs over 30# Special needs, meds OK! Lisa 503-658-5737

FOREST PARK BED & BISCUITDog daycare, overnights & basic groom-ing while you wait or play. Private setting in NW PDX, close to Montgomery Park. Call Linda for details 503-768-9932 or 971-570-3646.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME The Dog Manor for fun and friendly Doggie Daycare! Your best friend’s home away from home.503-309-0372 M-F 7-6:30 North Portland

WHAT IS YOUR PET DOING ALL DAY?Chewing, Digging, Barking Bored and Missing You. Call A LUCKY DOG. 1-800-GO-LUCKY

DOG GROOMINGEUG/SPRINGFIELD

LEXIDOG AT 5TH STREET PUBLIC MARKET

Features Experienced grooming by Faith Langford — Let Faith pamper your pup from nose to toes! Call 541-343-5394 for an appointment.

FOSTER CARE

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDEDIf you would like to be a volunteer foster parent for Other Mothers Animal Rescue, please call 503.452.0465 to request an application. We need dedicated animal lovers to care for preg-nant dogs or cats and/or their litters until they can be adopted into permanent homes.Please check us out at www.othermothers.org, Then call if you can help these precious puppies or kittens. This is a great way to get to cuddle the baby critters without committing to more than 6 or 8 weeks. Other Mothers needs you! 971.321.6858.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

ORGANIC WHEAT-FREE DOG TREAT RECIPES

Send $3 & an SASE to Mrs. Paws at 8056 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver WA 98664.

WALLACE PARK ANIMAL ACUPUNCTUREComplementary integrative pet care for a variety of health concerns. 20 yrs of experi-ence and instructor to veterinarians. On the dog park in NW Portland. Dr.T. McCormick, LAc 503-810-0755

HELP WANTED

GROOMER WANTEDT-Sat, Exp, detail oriented, neat and friendly. Please call Liana Mon-Fri 503-291-0010

SALES EXEC PORTLAND EASTSIDESpot Magazine is growing! We are seeking a gifted sales/marketing pro with a heart for ani-mals. Work from your home office but expect a great deal of interaction with our fun, dynamic team. Straight commission; great long-term potential. Please send resume and letter of intro to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

WRITERSSpot is growing! We are always considering talented writers. The budget is humble but growing. The readership is passionate and the standard is high. If interested, please send letter of intro (especially your areas of interest/expertise in pets), along with two samples to: [email protected]. No phone calls please.

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HOUSE & PET SITTERS

DEPENDABLE RETIRED COUPLEWe do overnight and vacation house and pet sitting. Dogs, cats, horses, whatever! Respon-sible with great references. 503-537-9719 or 503-679-5613

KRITTER KARE OF PORTLANDDaily dog walks. Vacation pet sitting. “Over-nites” & house sitting services. Caring for domestics & exotics in the tri-county area since 1994. Licensed, bonded, insured. Refs. 503-252-0599, 503-940-7761.

PET SITTING

BOWWOWS & MEOWS PET SERVICES Need a pet-sitter who will love your pets as much as she loves her own? BowWows & Meows Pet Services . . . Because It’s All About Them! We also love birds! Serving West Van-couver & Jantzen Beach areas. Pet-sitting and Mid-Day Potty Breaks. 360.903.4174

LISA & FRIENDS PET SITTINGQuality pet care in a comfortable home environment at great prices. In-home visits also available. All pets welcome. Refs. 503-490-3762

FURRY DUTY IN HOME CAREBoarding/Daily Walking. Contact Char 503.829.7181 or [email protected] or [email protected] or 503-807-4578

PET TRAVEL

FOR THE TRAVELING DOGS WITH FAMILIES

Otto Step! Completely portable platform step for loading and unloading Fido. Insert into any 2” trailer hitch receiver, load and stow after use. Visit www.OttoStep.com or call 888-311-OTTO (6886).

VACATION RENTALS

Mohawk River B & B is located on two fenced acres on the banks of the Mohawk River, approximately 18 miles north of Springfield or 18 miles from Crawfordsville. Vacation with your pet and enjoy the country setting. Walk in the gardens, sit by the river or pond.541.933.3940.


1 monday• Going to Grey Gardens at

Portland Center Stage? Cat lovers receive $10 off any regular ticket. Details 503.445.3700 or pcs.org/greygardens, code word CAT.

4 thursdayNoon — Pet Loss Support at

DoveLewis in NW Portland.

5pm — Mutt Mixer with Spot & Hotel Monaco. Meet a great bunch of pets & their people, enjoy a bite, beverage & entertainment. Start your First Thursday adventure with us! Free!

6pm — Kitty Cat Communication Class at Oregon Humane Society. Learn communication techniques in this introductory class. Please leave pets at home. No need to RSVP & the workshop is free.

6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

5 friday5pm — OHS Adoption Outreach

at Portland Children’s Museum ‘til 8.

6pm — The Cats Who Keep Us Fine Feline Art Show opening reception at Cat Hospital of Portland Gallery, 8065 SE 13th Ave. in Portland. The show runs all month. Tonight guests can meet the artist & enjoy refreshments.

6 saturday• The Kitten Road Show begins.

Kittens are available for adoption noon-2 at PetSmart adoption outreach stores (listed at right at noon) every weekend this month.

9am — Meet the folks from CAT at Sherwood Farmer’s Market ‘til 1 & learn how you can help homeless kitty cats this summer.

10am — Adoption Outreach with Florence Humane Society at PetsMart in Eugene ‘til 3:30.

10am —Animal Strut Pet Parade at Emerald Valley Assisted Living, 4550 W. Amazon in Eugene to benefi t Greenhill. Suggested donation $5 or pet food donation. Well-mannered pet of all shapes & sizes welcome. Prizes for Best Dressed, Best in Show & Silliest.

10am — Good Neighbor Vet Clinic offers basic services at low cost ‘til 11:30 at Coastal Farm & Ranch in Eugene. Details goodneighborvet.com.

10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio. Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

10am — Puppy Paloosa & Walk-A-Thon to benefi t Autism Service Dogs of America at Bryant Elementary School. Games, prizes, food, dogs & fun ‘til 1. Register by June 1; $25 includes walk, entry prize & BBQ hotdog lunch ($30 event day). For details or to register, contact [email protected], or visit autismservicedogsofamerica.com. Children under 10 with adult.

11am — Volunteer/Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene.

11am — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Woodburn Petsense ‘til 4. Meet these sweet, adoptable dogs.

11am — Adoption Outreach with West Coat Dog & Cat Rescue at PetsMart in Eugene.

Noon — Adopt a Cat this Weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores ‘til 4. PetsMarts are located at Cascade Station, in Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tanasbourne, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville and Washington Square. Also noon-4 tomorrow. Also happening the weekends of June 13, 20, 27.

JUNE • 2009

• June Cat Promotion at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene: 50% off adoption fees for all Tabby & Tiger (excludes kittens) felines.

11am — OHS Adoption Outreach daily at the Rose Festival Vendor Village ‘til 7 daily through June 7.

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2pm — Ask-A-Trainer at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene ‘til 4. Certifi ed Dog Trainer Nancy Yamin, owner of Mutts Better (muttsbetter.com), sets up shop at Greenhill on fi rst Saturdays to answer questions on basic obedience & behavior. Free.

7 sunday10am — Adoption Outreach with

Florence Humane Society at PetsMart in Eugene ‘til 3:30.

10am — Dog Massage Class with Rubi Sullivan of Heal Animal Massage at Wonder Puppy Parenting Center in Portland (wonder-puppy.com). Heal provides dog beds, one-on-one instruction & take-home info. Cost $40.

11am — Adoption Outreach with Save the Pets at PetsMart in Eugene ‘til 3.

11am — Adoption Outreach with West Coat Dog & Cat Rescue at PetsMart in Eugene ‘til 3.

11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetCo, 14110 SE Division in Portland ‘til 3.

Noon — The Cat Food Bank is open ‘til 2:30 at CAT’s shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. in Sherwood. Happy Birthday! This is the Cat Food Bank’s one-year anniversary! Over 1,500 lbs of cat food were distributed in May.

Noon — Pet Adoption Day at Furever Pets on NE Broadway in Portland ‘til 4. 1pm — Advanced Raw Food Diet Seminar with Steve Brown at Furever Pets on NE Broadway in Portland ‘til 3. Space is limited; call 503.282.4225 to RSVP.

3pm — Yappy Hour with LexiDog on the patio of LaVelle Wine Bar & Bistro at 5th Street Market in Eugene. Bring your favorite canine companion & make new friends while enjoying fi ne wines & appetizers from LaVelle. Yappy Hour appointments available for professional studio pet portraits. Details 541.343.5394.

12 friday10:30am — Zoo Father of the

Year at the Oregon Zoo. One of the zoo’s dads will be chosen as Zoo Father of the Year and celebrated with a special treat. Great photo opp.

13 saturday• Howl At The Moon is

celebrating its 4th anniversary with fun activities (including a community-wide scavenger hunt) & treats for people & pooches now through June 21. Details Howl-at-the-Moon.com.


11am — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Woodburn Petsense ‘til 4. Meet these sweet, adoptable dogs.

11am — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill in Eugene. RSVP required: 541.689.1503.

11am— K-9 Celebration. The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs, founded by Joy St. Peter dedicated to training and placing service dogs with people who have disabilities, hosts its second annual celebration 11-4 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Highlights: parade, obstacle course, vendors & demos, free samples & savings, dog dancing & a fashion show.

11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at Petopia, 16101 SE Mcloughlin in Portland ‘til 3.

Noon — Adopt a Cat this Weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores. Details June 6 at noon.

Noon — Looking for Some Bunny to Love? One is looking for you! Meet them, and their wonderful Advocates, at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton. The Advocates’ events are fun, informative — even beautifying: they’ll even clip your bunny’s nails. (Donations appreciated, and please bring clean towels and grooming tools if possible.) Details adoptarabbit.org.

9 tuesday6:30pm — Portland Miniature

Schnauzer Club Meeting at Village Inn, 17070 SW 72nd Ave. in Tualatin. Details pmsc2.org. Held 2nd Tuesdays every month at 6:30. Open to all Schnauzer lovers.

11 thursday9am — Pet Loss Support at


6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.


Mila’s big dayMila’s big dayThe annual Brewer’s Memo-

rial Ale Fest at Newport’s Rogue Brewery was well attended and the hounds were in high spirits!Mila, a 4-month-old Aussie

mix, not only attended her first doggy social, but also was microchipped by West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue, who was on hand providing the service at a discount.

Mila’s dad, Graham filling out microchip paperwork.

Mila and her new friend at West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue

Mila and her mom Christine

May 16, 2009

15 monday7pm — Pet Loss Support at


16 tuesday6pm — Paws N’ Sip at Oscar

Albert Wine Bar, Garden Nursery and Bottle Shop in SE Portland. Pet-related businesses, “Ask Dr. Paws,”a raffl e & great company — human and canine — in a sweet garden setting. Details oscaralbert.com.

17 wednesday* Zoo Tunes Concert featuring

Femi Kuti and the Positive Force.

6pm — Portland’s Next Top Dog Model at Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland. Grand prize valued at over $500. Details oregonhumane.org/events.

7pm — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis in SE Portland.

18 thursday6:05pm — What are you doing

this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

7pm — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis in NW Portland.

21 sunday• Pet Portraits by Pics of the

Litter at Howl At The Moon in Vancouver. Details Howl-at-the-Moon.com.

22 monday• Tellington TTouch Training at

Oregon Humane Society with TTouch Instructor Debby Potts. Learn solutions for behavior & training issues, especially for fearful, shy or reactive dogs, and techniques to improve health & performance. RSVP to 866-488-6824, or visit www.ttouch.com.

5pm — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill in Eugene. RSVP required: 541.689.1503.

24 wednesday• Zoo Tunes Concert featuring

Sly & Robbie and the Taxi Gang’s Summer Breeze Tour.

19 friday• The B-52s in concert at the

Oregon Zoo.

20 saturday • 2nd Annual Golden Vintage in

Eugene. Wine dinner & silent auction fundraiser. Proceeds benefi t Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon. $95 per person; 5 course menu. Details www.goldenbondrescue.com.

9am — Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Saturday Market ‘til 3. Meet these sweet, adoptable dogs.

9am — Celebration & Adoption Outreach at Garden World in Hubbard ‘til 5. Adoptables, contests, wine tastings.

9am — New Volunteer Orientation at the Marion County Dog Shelter in Salem.Details 503.365.3177 or [email protected].

10am — Free Pet First Aid workshop at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Learn the basics & be prepared in an emergency. Please leave pets at home.


11am — 7th Annual Pong n Gong ‘til 6 at Lucky Lab Brew Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne in Portland, to benefi t DoveLewis. Tournament begins at 1; entry $20.11am — Adoption Outreach at Wine & Wags at Garden World, 10506 Broadacres Rd in Hubbard ‘til 3.

11am — Celebration & Pup Scrub ‘til 3 at Pawsitively Clean, 39th & Hawthorne in Portland, to benefi t Pacifi c Northwest Pit Bull Rescue (their motto: “Abandoned. Adopted. Adored”). Highlights: Canine Good Citizen Testing, dog washes for $5 donation, vendors & adoptables. Details pnwpbr.rescuegroups.org.

11am — Pet Caricatures by Sam Arneson at Howl At The Moon in Vancouver ‘til 5. See samples of Sam’s work at the shop. Cost $20 (plus tax) for each pet/person. Sign up early; Sam’s schedule fi lls fast.

12:30pm — Finicky Feline Class led by a certifi ed pet trainer at OHS. Ideal for anyone just entering or considering pet parenthood. No need to RSVP & the workshop is free.

2:30pm — Doggy Dive at Sheldon Pool in Eugene ‘til 5. Bring your dog to Sheldon Pool for an afternoon of swimming & canine fun. Proof of current vaccinations required; entry $5. Proceeds benefi t GHS.

14 sunday11am — OHS Adoption Outreach

at the Pride Parade in downtown Portland.

Noon — Faye Pietrokowsky, people & pet psychic, offers consultations for people & pets at Howl At The Moon in Vancouver ‘til 5. 10-minute sessions $20, 15/$30. 20/$40. Animals need not be present. Details inner-design.net.

1pm — Memorial Art Community Workshop with DoveLewis at 1945 NW Pettygrove, Families Welcome 1-2:30, adults (ages 16 & up) 3-4:30. Enid Traisman, MSW facilitates workshops offered the 2nd Sunday of every month, each with an opportunity to create something unique to take home. Free; RSVP required. dovelewis.org/giftshop.

Build Your Own

Pet First Aid Kit • Board or blanket to use as a

stretcher• Soft cloth to use as a muzzle

(do not use if vomiting) • Penlight • Bandages • Bandage scissors • Instant ice antibiotic ointment • Towels or cloth to control

bleeding • Gauze and bandage material

for wrapping wounds • Adhesive tape • Saline eye fl ush • Syringe or eyedropper for

medicating • Non-stick Telfa pack • Tweezers • Thermometer • Disposable gloves • Artifi cial tears eye ointment • Medical tape • Your pet’s medical records

and photo • Emergency Phone Numbers

1450 AM • kpsu.orgevenings/weekends • webcast 24/7 • huge diversity

June 4, 2009: Carollyn Smith, Grandparents Raising Grandkids: is there racism in the Child Protective Services?

June 11, 2009: Juliana Lukasik and John Beveridge of @Large Films.

June 18, 2009: Sonja Harju with an update on the 2009 Oregon Legislative Session.

June 25, 2009: Grace Reed, Negotiating Shadows, on the

project to teach drama therapy and confl ict resolution to hardened 13 to 17 year old meth and drug addicts.


25 thursday6:05pm — What are you doing

this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, the KPSU Family Show for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

6:30pm — Understanding Your Dog workshop at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Learn to under stand what your pet is saying when he or she yawns, avoids eye contact and more. Free; please leave pets at home.

27 saturday9am — Adoption Outreach with

Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Petco on Lancaster ‘til 4. Meet these sweet, adoptable dogs.


10am — Under the Big Top Kitten Adoption Event ‘til 6. This is the big event for Cat Adoption Team’s Kitten Road Show at the shelter in Sherwood. No clowning around! Over 100 kittens star in CAT’s annual Circus.

1pm — Big Hogs for Big Dogs at Doyle’s Harley Davidson, 86441 College View Rd. in Eugene. Come meet (and maybe fall in love with) some of Greenhill’s large adoptables with lots of love to share.

28 sunday9:30am — Dog Massage Class

with Rubi Sullivan of Heal Animal Massage at Sellwood Dog Supply in Portland (sellwooddogsupply.com). Heal provides dog beds, one-on-one instruction & take-home info. Cost $40.

Noon — Canine Massage Class at Howl At The Moon in Vancouver. Led by Maddy Turner, LMT, LMP, CSAMP. Space is limited; admission $25. Details bodyworkpdx.com. 20-minute dog massages available at the shop today 1-5; $20.

5pm — Bark in the Park @ PGE Park. Take the pooch to the ballgame! Tonight the Portland Timbers take on the Montreal Impact. For discount tickets & also to give Dove a boost, use promo code DOVE when purchasing.

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30 tuesday• Kitty Cat Speed Dating & Feline Fair at Oregon

Humane Society. Men & women looking for loving, caring relationships invited . . . to speed date with cats!

Noon — SHARE the LOVE BBQ ‘til 4 at New Seasons Market in Mountain Park to benefi t Autism Service Dogs of America. Happening again same hours tomorrow.


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