october 2008 - spot magazine

EVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWESTEVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWEST! OCTOBER 2008! OCTOBER 2008

From GUITARS to CAMERASHe makes them

LUV-A-BULLStarted with a Childs Dream Dog

SHINING MODEL Pro-Bone-O servespets of the homeless

Spotlight on

The Willamette

Valley

EVERY DOG

is a little bit wolf

But wolves are not dogs

TIME for a

Walk in the Art

13 Ruckus Rulz!Ruckus raves about shopping in

the Tropics and great outdoor

gear.

6 Rescue me! Meet the sweet foundlings who

nd their way to Spot at presstime.

22 Fetch - Guide Dogs hosts rst-ever

reunion - Dinner & Auction for Humane

Society for SW Wash.- Fall fun with CAT- OHS hosts 9th annual Telethon for

the Animals - The club every pup wants to join:

The Treat of the Month Club- Wolf to Woof is here! - Lend a Paw program helps pets

stay with families - Considering a kitty? Check out

Willamette Humane - CATs new sign is a beauty - More on the pet food recall- Pet psychic offers consults in

Salem- Join the campaign urging

Obama to adopt - Audition call for winged stars - Get one-on-one with Cesar

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20 WOLF HAVEN Every dog is a little bit wolf, but wolves are not dogs. Thats a fact too many discover

after taking a wolf pup as a pet.

And while thats exactly how Wolf

Havens story began, theirs is a

happy ending: what began with

2 humans over their heads with a

wolf pup has become a leading

force in wolf rescue and rehab.

7 Luv-A-BullIt began with a dream dog.

The TV pet who stole Liesl

Wilhardts ve-year-old heart

never let go. Years later she got

her very own dream dog, Nino.

Then, too soon, she lost him. It

was a loss that ultimately blessed

many of Ninos ilk, when Liesl

decided instead of just one, to

save hundreds. The very kind of

champion beleaguered Pit Bulls

need most.

on The Willamette Valley

SPOTLIGHT

10 SHINING MODEL Pro-Bone-O serves pets of the homeless Interestingly, Pro-Bone-O, a

nonpro t celebrating a decade

of serving the pets of people

who are homeless. . . is homeless

itself. But probably not for long. In

addition to a building in its future,

the agency plans to expand its

reach in important ways.

8 Time for a Walk in the ArtGrab the guide and head

out! Artists in neighborhoods

throughout the metro area open

their doors for two weekends

this month, welcoming visitors to

their studios. Looking closely, Spot

discovered an awesome animal

connect in this community.

14 From guitars to cameras, he makes them singArthur Richards has seen the

Big Time as a pedal steel guitar

player, performing with legendary

musicians like Neil Diamond, Tom

Waits and Dan Fogelberg. While

most often holding a camera

these days, his gifted hands still

got it.

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Marnie says the day is all about celebrating our growing Spot FAMILY. Talking excitedly about the day, she spotlighted a very important point: while we at Spot are deeply committed to rescue, spay/neuter and supporting all of the vital systems supporting the wellbeing of companion animals and the people who work and care for them, every day, in every way, Spot is very much about celebrat-ing and honoring the family that we are as a community. Those of us who have that thing that marks us animal people recogniz-able both to our kindred spirits and others truly do make up a very special family.

Come out and play!

Yours in everything pet,

Jennifer McCammonwith Peach, Lula & Scout(Broadway and Wolf dodged this shot)

goes! Ha! Dont mean to offend; sometimes when a funny thought tickles me I just have to be out with it.

So ANYWAY!

Marnie and I will be gathering with Spots great friends in and around the Willamette Valley Oct. 4 at Morse Ranch in Eugene. We hope to see all of you with whom weve had the pleasure of working and playing this past year of big growth. If youre not in Eugene/Springfield proper, please make that quick run from Albany, Corvallis or Cottage Grove, and come play! Or make that daytrip from Portland. The ranch is beauti-ful, and theres a covered area with fireplace in case the day is gray, and were gonna have a blast with a Howl-o-ween costume contest, bobbing for something, meeting the Willamette Valley Cover Model contestants (includ-ing the winner, Mia, whose beauti-ful face you see on the cover this month) and the biggie: being together.

celebration of companion animals has brightened her personal light tremendously, and she shines it generously wherever she goes. Her passion, joy and hustle have been noted (and enjoyed) by so many. What a blessing!

Occasionally, people stop in their tracks: You call your mom by name? After working together for so long, yes: its become quite comfortable. And, after so many years, were finely tuned. Our connection, speech and energy together in mother-daughter mode are different from our dynamic when engaging in the business of doing business. In fact, theres more: we have a girlfriend con-nection that anchors her firmly in my handful of BFFs (Best Forever Friends).

Whew! Funny how following the thread of a thought can go so much further than you expected when you first picked it up! (Kind of like that loose elastic thread on the waistband of a pair of undies: you grab and pull, and it goes and

And thats whats growing here: the Spot Family. This is a tree with many fine

branches. And while the way is sometimes bumpy or uncertain, we continue to grow. . . beauti-fully.

I grew up in Eugene, and while that was long ago, my roots still reach home. Thats likely thanks in part to still having family there my parents, and one of my three brothers.

My mom, Marnie, has worked for my magazine(s) for over 15 years. But its been with Spot, these past three, that shes really found her place. Marnies involve-ment in advocacy, rescue and the

Spot you RULE. Thank you so much for including Cody in your Reader Spotlight

(Sept. 08). We (Cody as well) were thrilled to see this. I sent a copy off to Greenhill Humane Society and they say thank you, too.

Rock on, Cody and I saw and stopped by your booth at the Green-hill Rover Romp as well. Thank you for supporting that fundraiser.

Your faithful Springfield readers, Cody and ShayPS: By the way, Ruckus rulz too : )

Contributing WritersJoan Callander

Jennifer DuMond-BiglanJake Faris

Vonnie Harris

Contributing PhotographersAlicia Dickerson

www.FourLeggedPhoto.comMarnie McCammon

Arthur Richards

Celebrating Spots Willamette Valley Family

Mickie Aerne-BoweAccount Executive

w/ Libby, Bogie, and Ruckus

[email protected]

503.681.8890

Marnie McCammonEugene/Springfield Office

w/ grandpuppy [email protected]

541.741.1242

Lancea LaPorteArt Director

w/ [email protected]

Jennifer McCammonPublisher

w/ Broadway, Scout & Peach

[email protected]

Vonnie HarrisEvents / Distribution / Writer w/ [email protected]

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Name: MIA

Age: 9 months

Breed: Newfoundland (Purebred)

Stomping Grounds: Mias farm in Lebanon.

Family: John and Donna Lindner, brothers &

sisters Chili (6-year-old Border Collie), Gizmo

(9-year-old Australian Shepherd), Ralphie (5-

year-old Lab mix), 2 cats, 3 goats, 3 horses, 4

chickens, and 4 ducks.

Turn-ons: She loves going in the car! She loves

playing keep away with toys from the other

dogs, and when you tell her, Give me that,

she takes off running.

Turn-offs: When nobody wants to play. When

that happens, she sits and barks until

somebody will play with her.

Special Notes: Mia really likes the goats and has

an affinity for McDonalds little kiddies vanilla

cones. Her first couple of months, she got up

every morning taller and bigger, growing at

an amazing rate!

Photo by Arthur Richards Animals Only Photography

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The editor made a huge bumble last issue.

In the story featuring Mike Seitz of

Natures Pet Northwest (Sept. 08, page 8), the headline

incorrectly referred to the business as Healthy Pets Northwest. Our

apologies for any confusion!

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Rescue

Sweet Jethro Jethro (his shelter name) is longing for a

home fitting for a handsome hound such as himself. Jethro has clearly been a well-loved member of a family, but theyve been unable to reconnect. This sensitive soul isnt well suited to shelter life, and admittedly, hound dogs are not the easiest to place from a shelter setting. Thankfully, a foster home was available where Jethro was able to relax and enjoy being a part of a family again.

Jethro is very happy to be by your side, loves everyone he meets, and gets along well with other dogs. He faithfully performs his hound duties, keeping kitties, squirrels and other treeable creatures out of the yard. Hes learned that the resident kitty is part of the family, but a running kitty might be too tempting to not chase. Jethro has that beautiful hound dog voice, so will need a country home or neighbors who appreciate a good baritone! Jethro is approximately six years old and 60 lbs, fully house-trained, has good house manners (although he is a couch potato, and sometimes forgets that furniture is for people), loves going for walks, rides in the car, or just curling up next to you. Jethro is an exceptionally sweet dog hoping for a second chance with a hound-savvy home. Are you that person/family? To learn more about this charming boy contact Angela at 503.807.9134

Jethro is neutered, current on vaccines, worming, flea treatment, microchipped and licensed. His animal number is 487412. Details multcopets.org.

It was a TV show that started Liesl Wilhardt on a path that would eventually lead her to open Luv-a-Bull Pit Bull rescue in Eugene. What doggy hero could have sparked such a lifelong

love? Lassie? Benji? Scooby-Doo? Nope. The celluloid puppy that stole Wilhardts heart was none other than Petey from Little Rascals (also known as Our Gang). Wil-hardt takes care to explain that she loves all dogs, but thanks to that adorable Little Rascal with four legs and a ring around his eye, Pit Bulls have always been especially dear to her. She says, Of course Im five and I find my dream dog.

While attending Occidental College in Los Angeles, Wilhardt discov-ered that dogs shed see on colored chains held by violent-looking men were the same breed as Petey. It didnt faze her. I hadnt really made that connection, I guess. She never missed an opportunity to befriend every Pit Bull she met. Id see them on the street and was completely un-intimidated. My friends thought I was nuts. Yet there was something about how open and loving they were.

Getting a Petey of her own had to wait until Wilhardt finished school. In her case, that meant graduating Harvard with a Masters in Religion and Politics. Afterward, she moved back to Eugene, where her mom, Polly Higdon, was a federal judge (and eventually the pet mom of one of Wilhardts rescues, Ladybug).

Wilhardt settled on a Pit Bull/Rottweiler mix from what she calls a backyard breeder. With an ironic twist that turned prophetical, Wilhardt named him Pagan. He grew to 120 pounds, had a head like a bowling ball, and he didnt like people or other dogs. Wilhardt says he gave her a crash course in dog ownership.

Unwilling to give up on Pagan, Wilhardt nevertheless continued to seek her Petey. She saw an ad for two dogs who were best friends and needed to stay together. In Nino, a Pit Bull, and Bronco, a Rottweiler mix, Wilhardt found her dream dogs.

Nino didnt have a mean bone in his body, Wilhardt says. It was like Petey; Id finally found him.

Treasuring her special connection with the pair, Wilhardt never let them out of her sight. I was terrified of something happening to Nino, she says. One day in September 1999 Wilhardt tried conquering her nagging concern. She went to a friends and, as an experiment, left Nino in the backyard. In the eight minutes he was left alone he drowned in the pool. Where there was once her perfect poochher very own PeteyWilhardt now had a huge void.

After grieving her lost Nino, Wilhardt decided to try to find another puppy like him. Going online in search of a Pit in need of rescue, she was stunned at the plight of the dogs she held so dear. I found hundreds and hundreds of Pit Bull sites. I had no idea there were so many unwanted Pit Bulls all over the country.

What began as the rescue of one dog to replace Nino grew into the desire to rescue as many as pos-sible in his memory. She says, I could adopt one dog, or I could start a rescue and save hundreds. And just like that, Luv-a-Bull Pit Bull rescue was born.

Naturally, there was a learn-ing curve. As word got out that Wilhardt was accepting unwanted Pits, the calls flooded in. This led to disastrous situations, Wilhardt remembers. There was definitely a reason the owners wanted to give them up.

Learning quickly, Wilhardt started visiting death row at Multnomah County Animal Shelter. Luv-a-Bull has never been a high-volume rescue. Wilhardt carefully selects each dog to join the handful at her home-grown rescue. She describes the early days of Luv-a-Bull as one or two foster dogs I kept on the first floor of my houseseparate from my own dogs. But since its humble beginnings it has grown some.

The first move was the acquisition of a trailer-like mobile home so Wilhardt could re-claim her house. The second could only be described as a minor miracle. One of Wilhardts first successful rescues in 2000 went to a friend, Ed King Jr., president of King Estate winery. King named his girl Sinna, and, Wilhardt says, she promptly stole his heart.

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Were very fortunate to have a facility already paid for.

All our resources can go toward helping the

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care of the rescues.

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Before you read this article you should know one thing: Im not an art critic and Im definitely not an artist. My experi-ence with art is usually by accident, though there was the

required Art History class in college. Its not that I avoid art; its just that I associate art with phrases like cultural experience and not necessarily with fun. Im sure Im not the only one who feels this way.

When invited to visit the studios of artists participating in this years Portland Open Studios (POS) I knew it would be interest-ing. What I didnt know was how much fun I would have. What do pets have to do with art? Allen Schmertzler works with his two Leonbergers, Artemisia and Kafka, in his studio. Suzy Kitmans allergies prevent her from having a pet in her house, so painting pet portraits is her way of having a connection with animals. Ann Munsons art is as diverse as the pets and farm animals she keeps at her home and studio in West Linn.

POS is a way to get out in the neighborhood, see a little art, meet various artists, and watch them work. For $15 you get two adult passes, a map with the artists locations, and a guidebook with examples of their works.

The guidebook also doubles as a 2009 calendar and each page, or month, is dedicated to a specific area in Portland so you can check out your own neighborhood for interesting art, or hop to different neighborhoods over the four-day event (Oct. 11-12 & 18-19; 10am- 5pm). For their abundance of information, the guides are surprisingly user-friendly, and the event itself is family-friendly; kids through high school dont need a ticket to attend.

Before I met Suzy Kitman I thought, as many probably do, that portraits are really just pictures in paint. In fact, I thought pictures were better after all, they capture more detail. Kitmans animal portraits capture more than just detail; they capture the energy of her fur-clad subjects. You see it in the eyes of Jasmine, the white-chested tabby lying with her toys and staring from the

canvas with lifelike eyes. You see it in the stance of Lily, a Bichon Fris, who looks ready to bound around the canvas in ball-happy ecstasy.

Describing her process, Kitman says, I pretty much look at them the way Id look at painting a person. I spend a lot of time just connect-ing with the image if I havent been lucky enough to meet the a n i m a l . Though she might meet the animal, her allergies prohibit prolonged contact with her subjects. How badly her allergies affect her are always an unknown and a worry. I do appear fearful because I go into an environ-ment andcould become asthmatic in 10 minutes or just have the symptoms of a really bad cold.

Though she can never have pets of her own, Kitman uses the process of painting as a way to get close to an animal without the physical presence that could trigger a reaction. The initial steps, in her words, are, I try to get

several photos of the animal just so I can see them moving and get a sense of whats a natural pose for them...and then really I meditate on them.

The final result is, well, stun-ning. The energy, expression, and vivid life in the eyes capti-vating. Kitman humbly acknowl-

edges that effect, saying, I think thats the point of a portrait; its that you want to be able to look and feel the life and personality of your subject. [Its] a portal into all your memories of them and experiences and comfort and love. It can take you there. And it does.

Ann Munson is another artist inspired by animals. Meeting her three dogs (including a Basset Hound named Beemer) and hearing her chickens proudly announce the arrival of an egg, its not surprising that her subjects include chickens, rabbits, cats and dogs. The media she chooses is almost as diverse, including colored

Though she can never have pets of her own, Kitman uses the process of painting as a way to get close to an animal without the physical presence that could trigger a reaction.

I try to get several photos of the animal just so I can see them moving and get a sense of whats a natural pose for them...and then really I meditate on them.

Suzy Kitman

pencils, oil paints, stained glass, and cement.

In order to play with tile-making and statuaries, Munson converted part of her greenhouse into a workshop where she can experiment with concrete molds. If handmade tiles

and cute concrete bun-nies arent what youre after, shes also experi-menting with making her own paper, which she textures with specially-built combs and then paints. The final product strikes a surprising bal-

ance between geometric and realistic. But now Im starting to sound like an art critic.

If theres one thing Ive learned, looking at pictures of art isnt even close to experiencing art first-hand. So go out and experience some art.

Portland Open Studio tour guides (including a map, two adult tickets, catalog of artists work and a 2009 calendar) can be found at various art supply stores or your neighbor-hood New Seasons. To learn more, visit portlandopenstudios.com.

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Homeless people are an often forgotten part of society. And while there are agencies providing them with food, shelter and emergency services, there is little support

for their pets.

Celebrating 10 years of serving pets of people who are home-less in Lane County, Pro-Bone-O, a nonprofit in Eugene, Oregon, serves this community with free veterinary care, pet food and supplies. The agencys pro bono clinics provide vaccinations, flea, skin, ear and wound treatment; and communicable disease

prevention. Perhaps most importantly, it teaches the importance of spay/neuter, and supplies vouchers for same, provided free of charge by participating veterinar-ians. Pro-Bone-O Board Member Vicki Bockes, who has been with the organi-zation since its beginning, says it was the best-kept secret for about eight and a half years . . . not many small nonprofits make it 10 years, especially doing what we do.

Like all pet owners, people who are homeless cherish their animals. Imagine what a pet must mean to someone with

no home and few belongings. Animals are non-judgmental, and provide love, comfort, attention, protection and support. Often, pets of the homeless are their lifeline to sanity, the thing that holds them together.

People and animals connect on a regular basis, says Jerry Boggs, a Pro-Bone-O volunteer veterinarian. These folks are

Pro-Bone-Ocelebrates a decade of helping Vonnie Harris Spot Magazine

simply struggling a little financially and love their animals just as much as someone with a lot of income sometimes even more.

Pro-Bone-O clinics started in 1998 when the need came to the attention of local veterinarian Doreen Hock and her office manager Lyn Gilman-Garrick. Dr. Hock was inspired by calls from people, frequently in tears, who were devoted to their pets but could not afford basic veterinary care. She was well-respected and, enlist-ing help from a network of other well-regarded vets, the clinics were successful from the start. In the first year, two veterinarians donated their time and expertise in four summer clinics. Eight were held the next year. Now, a decade later, Pro-Bono-Os team of 24 vets conducts 21 clinics throughout the year, the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Volunteer vet techs are students from the Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

To be eligible, Pro-Bone-O clients must meet the federal defini-tion of homeless, which not only includes living on the street, under bridges or in cars or trailers, but living in temporary or sub-standard housing. Interestingly, Pro-Bone-O is basically homeless itself. Having no building or permanent address, the agency oper-ates out of space donated by St. Vincent de Paul, a Lane County nonprofit serving the homeless and low-income communities.

While the homeless are often stereotyped, Bockes says they have served more people who have become homeless as a result of circumstances than alcohol or drug abuse. These days its difficult even for working families to pay first, last, and security deposits, and given the choice, most opt not to surrender their

The federal definition of homeless not only includes living on the street, under bridges or in cars or trailers, but also in temporary or sub-standard hous-ing. Interestingly, Pro-Bone-O is basically homeless itself.

beloved pet in order to obtain federal housing that doesnt allow animals.

One Pro-Bone-O client, Steve, says, Ive lived in a tent, Ive lived in my car, and Ive lived in nice, big houses. And this . . . he looks down, scratching the ears of a smiling, beautiful long-haired black dog, has always been there for me. People dont stick by you; your pet will . . . always.

Homelessness for people and for animals is a reflection of our societys cast-off, throw-away mentality, says Bockes. Mate-rial things are thrown away. We cast off our pets and our people as well, she says. By taking in cast-off animals, homeless people are stopping a pretty ugly circle in their own way. When you add Pro-Bone-O to the mix, its the homeless helping the homeless helping the homeless.

And the benefits reach far beyond the homeless community; vaccinations protect public health by reducing the spread of dis-ease and overpopulation, easing the burden on shelter, foster and other services. Since Pro-Bone-O opened, it has helped over

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what a pet must mean to someone with no home and few belongings. Animals are non-judgmental, and provide love, comfort, attention, protection and support.

On the subjectWhile writing the article on Pro-Bone-O, I

was reminded of a book I had read awhile back: a lovely moving story of a dog that loses his master. In Timbuktu, Paul Auster tackles homelessness in America using this dog as his point-of-view character.

Timbuktu focuses on just two main char-acters, Willy G. Christmas, who is homeless, and Mr. Bones, a dog unfailingly faithful to his troubled master. Having spent his entire life with Willy, for whom death nears, Mr. Bones

cannot imagine a world without him in it. And then it comes. Frantic and homeless, Mr. Bones uses the wit and knowl-edge he gleaned from Willy to survive.

Auster explores human cruelties and infrequent kindnesses through Mr. Bones unique worldview as he faces a series of betrayals, rejections and disappointments. Mr. Bones struggle to find food and shelter while remaining true to the memory of his owner poignantly illustrates the common difficulties of human homelessness. Be it man or beast, all are looking for acceptance and a little kindness. When those are violated, the betrayal is deep and painful.

Mr. Bones love and attachment to Willy run deep, and the picture of heaven Willy provided him override a warm bed. He struggles with conflicting desires for freedom and comfort, and as you follow him on his journey, you are reminded that his dogged quest is also a human one. Auster gives us in this short novel all that humanity desires: love, friendship and happiness.

Clever, funny, lighthearted and serious all at the same time, this book will haunt everyone who reads it. I was touched by the sadness and loy-alty. If youre looking for a happy story, this aint it. But if youre up for a powerful tale that rings true, seen through the eyes of a deeply devoted dog, read this book.

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7,000 companion animals. While most clients are dogs or cats, all animals are accepted. The agency has treated rats, snakes, rabbits, and even a chicken.

What percentage of the homeless population has pets is hard to say. Cleary, those who do cherish them. In all its years of operation, the clinic has never seen a starving, neglected pet, says Bockes. Most are well-socialized and their basic needs are met. Volunteers say they have seen many more neglected animals from stable homes, and Bockes says shes seen worse in rescue situations.

And the clients? Always polite and grateful, say Pro-Bone-O staff. I get everything from my pets. They are my life, total acceptance, says Julie, another client. They have a better quality of life.

While Pro-Bone-O helps the neediest of the needy, work is underway to serve another underserved population: the low-income. Pro-Bone-O is working with nonprofit, CVC (Community Veterinary Center), to obtain an actual brick & mortar building to

be open five days a week, making it possible to offer ongoing medical and emergency care, and serve low-income residents.

When asked whether the homeless should even have pets, Bockes replied, What animals do for the homed person is multiplied for the homeless. Its their survival. Another client, Jack, says, When Im down and have down moments, I talk to Wolf; he brings joy to my life.

For many, pets are no less vital than food, pro-viding unconditional love, affection and loyalty. For those who, for whatever reason, have no home, Pro-Bone-O is there.

The benefits reach far beyond

the homeless community;

vaccinations protect public health by reduc-

ing the spread of dis-ease and overpopula-

tion, easing the burden on shelter, foster and

other services.

Pro-Bone-Os primary cost is medical supplies, much of which are donated, but some must still be purchased. 85-90% of the agencys funds go to servicing the animals. To learn how you can help, call 541.607.8089, visit proboneo.org, or write to PO Box 1823, Eugene OR 97440.

Pro-Bone-O clinics are held the second and fourth Sunday every month, 9am-1pm, at the St. Vincent de Paul Lindholm Service Station on Highway 99.

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S ometimes things happen around my house that make me go hmmm . . . .

Hey there my friends, Sir Ruckus here! So my mom went to Hawaii recently, and all I got were 4 new

collars, some beads with turtles on em and half a dozen shirts! Bulldogs arent the best surfers, but according to one of my shirts Im a surfing champ! Mom tells me theres a cool shop in Maui called Birken and Baileys Too!! that has amazing stuff. The owner, Jonni, is even talking to my buddy Chad about stocking Kool Collars. It gets pretty hot there, and we all know the importance of keeping dogs cool!

Been hot around here too, lately, and the ground can get really hot! I just got some booties from RuffWear, and they

put a nice layer between my tender feet and the scorching sidewalk. Even better, now when I walk on rocks, bark dust or dirt, my feet dont get so sore. Each pair (two pairs for the price of one is how RuffWear believes) is fit to each and every dogs feet. Just have your parents measure your feet, and off you go.

For winter they have different booties to keep our feet warm. Not that I spend a lot of time away from the fireplace, but when I do go out you can bet Ill be sporting those booties keeping my feet warm and dry! You can have your very own 4-pair by contacting them yourself. ruffwear.com is a mecca of outdoor wonder! I know I only talked about the booties, but they are your one-stop shop for everything outdoor.

Booties are just the tip of the iceberg, so check it out for your 4-legged hiking/outdoor/roughing it buddies. And when you do, remember to tell them that Ruckus sent you!

Dont forget: if you have a favorite person, place or thing your pet cant live without, email me at [email protected] and maybe I can check it out. Even as picky as a Bulldog is, you never know, it could be my favorite!

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Combining his longtime love of photography with his great respect for animals, Richards started working on Animal Only Photography (whose name, like Richards, is refreshingly blunt). Hed always had petsmostly Akitas. Richards describes them as family members, a sentiment pet parents understand. A dog lover through and through, Richards says Ive come to like cats pretty good, too. It took some time.

The Richardses currently have two felines, Stinky Pierre and Tula Featherfoot (for the tuffs of hair on her paws). By the time this article prints, though, they might have very different monikers. Richards says, I change their names every week.

Richards has been photographing animals exclusively since March. So far he reports, Its a lot of fun. . . . As far as I can tell, animals dont have any egos. They dont stay still, but theyre still easier to photograph. He has a studio on his property outside Eugene, but also shoots on location. Recently hes been busy around the Willamette Valley, documenting pet events including the Emerald Valley Dog Obedience Club, the Greenhill River Romp and others.

Richards can be reached by phone at 541.520.3012. Visit his virtual studio at www.animals-only-photography.com.

His career as a professional musi-cian gave Richards some amazing memories. Hes performed with art-ists like Neil Diamond, Tom Waits, Dan Fogelberg and Odetta. In his own words, I probably hold the dubious distinction of being the only pedal steel [guitar] player to perform at the Guggenheim. Richards figures for many who were there, attending the Guggenheims 15th anniversary,

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dont love that leads you to what you do. In 1985, while on a trip in the Canadian Rockies, Richards discovered wildlife photography.

For the next three years he lived in a tent for weeks at a time. Of the experience, Richards says, it was not fun but it was worth it. His three years in the boondocks led him back to a music career in Los Angeles.

Richards eventually moved to Eugene. He says, I moved to Eugene partly for my sanity, partly for health. He arrived in Oregon with his wife Grace Richards, thinking he would be living the life of a retired musician. Of his cameras he says, I never expected to pull them out again.

It was his neighbor, Nancy Hopps, who changed all that. Needing a wedding photographer and accepting Richards proviso that his title not be wedding photographer but guy at the wedding with a camera, the deal was struck. It felt good being behind a camera, Richards says. Continued prodding to get back to photography by both his wife and his hairdresser, Sherry Cats, Richards did some soul searching.

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Thanks to his donation, for which King has never sought credit, Wilhardt now has four kennel runs, a large play room, a kitchen and utility facilities. Her gratitude to King is palpable. Were very fortunate to have a facility already paid for. All our resources can go toward help-ing the animals. All donations to Luv-a-Bull go directly to food and veterinary care for the rescues.

And while Luv-a-Bulls in good shape, as with anyone working on behalf of Pit Bulls, Wilhardt has her work cut out for her. The big-gest obstacle is debunking the myth that Pits are dangerous. Happily, she recently made big strides in doing just that. Of all dogs to help, it was a Chihuahua named El Diablo (translation: devil). The dog lived up to its name, prompt-ing Wilhardt to contact Cesar Millan of Dog Whisperer fame. Sure enough, Millan taped a segment at Wilhardts rescue in August. Out of all the dangerous dogs at the rescue, Millan was there to address the hardcase: El Diablo, the likes of whom you see peeking out of Hol-lywood starlets handbags.

Despite all the evidence to the contrary, Pit Bulls still bear a strong stigma. As Wilhardt says, People cant believe Id do anything to help this breed. But thats exactly what shes doing. And Pit Bulls could use more guardian angels like her.

To volunteer with, donate to or adopt from Luv-a-Bull, contact Wilhardt at 541.345.7511. Or visit luv-a-bull.org.

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Dogs, especially in the canine-crazy Northwest, have become such demi-

citizens that its a stretch to con-nect them with their biological origins. But its a fact: every dog from the goofiest basset to the tiniest teacup poodle and the most garrulous Lab every canine you meet is wild at heart and at least a little bit wolf.

The biological con-nection seems espe-cially farfetched when scratching the ears of a tiny little creature peek-ing out of a handbag. Or admiring the attire of a well-dressed dog. (Im not knocking doggy fashion; if my Labrador were game shed be dressed in old grunge band t-shirts!)

In this world of gourmet biscuits (again, guilty) and doggy seatbelts, its also hard to imagine the very real struggle domestic dogs cousins endure to simply survive. As development marches on, the livelihood of wolves in the wild grows evermore endangered.

Fortunately there are wolf sanctu-aries, like Wolf Haven International, just off I-5 in Tenino, Wash. Wendy Spencer, Animal Curator at Wolf Haven, is responsible for just about everything that affects the wolves at Wolf Haven, including their feeding,

healthcare, enclosure maintenance and new resident intake.

The story of Wolf Haven began in Colorado in the early eighties when Steve and Linda Kuntz bought Blackfoot, a Northern Gray Wolf, as a pet. As so often happens, the domestication didnt go so well, and the Kuntzs needed a proper home for Blackfoot. Wolves arent exactly

welcome at the county animal shel-ter, so they set off for Washington State with plans to create a grass-roots rescue operation.

Settling in South Prairie, Wash., the couple called their organization Wolf Country. The community there wasnt keen on the idea of having wolves as neighbors, so in 1982 the organization moved once again to Tenino, changed its name to Wolf Haven International, and grew to become the small nonprofit with the big pawprint that it is today.

The humble group of three (two human, one wolf) became a formi-dable force in wolf rescue and conservation. Re-quests for rescues are a daily occurrence for Spencer. But their predicament, she says, is, though we get calls almost daily, we just dont have the space. In fact, the last wolf accepted into the sanctuary was Sitka Rose, who arrived last March.

The idea of owning a wolf as a pet still appeals to many. People think because they are well versed in dog behavior that they can handle owning a wolf, says Spencer. Its when the wolf starts to assert its wild side that Spencers phone rings.

Rescuing ex-pets is only one of many programs on Wolf Havens plate. The sanctuary that started so humbly is now working hard with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reestablish two endangered wolf species the Mexican Gray and Red Wolves.

Mexican Gray A sub-species of the Gray Wolf

(often called Timber Wolves, another sub-species of Gray Wolf); the Mexican Gray formerly inhabited the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Wiped out by the 1920s, Spencer says, Mexican Gray wolves are one of the most critically-endangered animals on the planet. The first step in reestablishing the animal was in 1977, when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sent Roy McBride, a now-legendary trapper, to Mexico to collect enough wolves for the effort. In two trips to Mexico McBride was only able to trap five. Spencer says, He basically trapped the last remaining Mexican Grey Wolves in the wild.

Thanks to sanctuaries like Wolf Haven, the population of Mexican

Grays has grown steadily since the early eighties. Though there are over 45 facilities in the U.S. that can house them, only three are allowed to breed and condition them for release. Wolf Haven is quietly proud to be one of them.

The sanctuary has successfully raised and released two Mexican Gray Wolf packs into the wild. Preparing them for life in the wild involves a fine balance of nurtur-ing and tough love. Though the wolves must learn to hunt and kill their food, caretakers provide food as well, free of beef or chicken so they dont develop a taste for livestock. Spencer is quick to clarify that the sanctuary doesnt put live prey in the wolf enclosure.

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The tough love involves what Spencer calls aversive condi-tioning. Because humans and dogs (and wolves) bond so easily, aversive conditioning seems coun-ter-intuitive. Spencer and the other specialists at Wolf Haven carefully monitor the wolves actions toward humans. If they show signs of growing used to the presence of

humans, Spencer has to find a way to scare or startle them. You want these animals to be very, very wary of people, she says.

As harsh as it seems, its for the good of both species. Like keeping chicken and beef out of their food so they dont seek that type of snack, keeping wolves

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Guide Dogs hosts first-ever reunion

Guide Dogs for the Blind Family Reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 12, at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum at Washington Park in Portland. The special day is to honor and celebrate career-change and retired dogs, breeders and their adoptive families. Gathering will be GDB program dogs adopted from the Pacific Northwest campus since its opening in 1995. Well-behaved former GDB program dogs and the humans who love (or loved) them are welcome. Museum admission provides entre to the Family Reunion and the Wolf to Woof exhibit. For details visit gdbfamilyreunion.com or call 503.668.2100.

Eating our way into house and home

Friends of Animals presents A New Leash on Life dinner & auction to support the new home of The Humane Society for Southwest Washington in Vancouver; a community groundbreaking was celebrated last month. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, at 5pm, at the Hilton in Vancouver. Cost is $75/person, $750/tables of 10. The agencys new home will provide more space and a healthier environment for the animals, and proceeds from New Leash will go toward medical supplies, high-quality food and well-trained staff. Interested in becoming a sponsor,

hosting a table, donating an auction item or volunteering? Please contact Eileen Reilly at 360.750.0847 or [email protected].

Fall fun with CATCat Adoption Team will be part

of the fun at the Sherwood Onion Festival, happening at Archer Glen Elementary School, 16155 Sunset Blvd. in Sherwood, Oct. 11, 9am-4pm. Visitors can Spin the Big Onion to win a prize (plus theyll discover why onions are NOT good for cats). Admission is free and there will be plenty of onion yummies to sample.

CAT is celebrating Halloween with a Dark Night Adopt-a-Thon. Dont be scared of black cats, they say, stop by and learn about the good luck they bring. Fun on tap will include the haunted CAT shelter, holiday hijinks, tricks &

treats, a bobbing for apple adoption discount game and more. The shelter is open 11-7 on Halloween. Details catadoptionteam.org.

A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon

The Oregon Humane Society celebrates its 9th annual Telethon for the Animals Sunday, Oct. 12, 1-5pm, on KATU 2. The broadcast boasts an afternoon of petacular entertainment hosted by Les Sarnoff, morning show host of KINK 102 fm, and Debora Knapp, Rod Hill, and Helen Raptis of Channel 2.

The only telethon in the Northwest raising money to help homeless animals, viewers can tune in and meet:

Walt the Sharpei mix, who came to OHS as a rescue from neglect and stayed for over a year until he found a forever home; OHS behavior expert Tanya Roberts, wholl provide easy tips on enhancing pet/people relationships; OHS Humane Investigator Lisa Coleman, who fights animal abuse; and

OHSs New Medical Director, Veterinarian Kris Otteman.

Adoptables will be showcased directly from the lobby of the shelter on Columbia Blvd. in Portland, while OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon and her fellow hosts talk with real-life animal heroes. The goal is to raise $260,000; every dollar supports OHSs programs, which include animal cruelty investigations, humane education, service learning, and more.

Lend a Paw helps pets stay with their families

The Humane Society for SW Washingtons Lend a Paw pet food distribution program is working to help those struggling to feed their pets by hosting a food bank distribution day once a month. Anyone in need of a little extra help this month can stop by on Distribution Day. Paws and Claws Thrift Store at 13898 NE 28th Street

Burton Area. For dates/times visit southwesthumane.org. Food is distributed first come, first served.

Anyone whod like to help can contribute un-opened pet food (for cat, dog, puppy, kitten, rabbit, bird, hamster, etc.) at the Humane Society during regular business hours, seven days a week.

The club every pup wants to join

Dining for Dogs is accepting new members to its Treat of the Month Club. Membership is $15/month, and heres how it works: each month on or about the 1st, members receive a fresh-baked selection of treats. The selection varies so member pooches always get an assortment of fresh, all-natural treats (a $15-$20+ value; shipping is free). Members also receive 10% off Dining for Dogs meal or dessert orders. No long-term commitment is required and payment is based on preference. In addition to a fun thing for any household, memberships make a great holiday gift. For details or to sign up, contact [email protected].

Considering a kitty?It may be fall, but its still the

height of kitten season, and Willamette Humane Society (WHS) in Salem is asking area residents to open their hearts and homes to one of the many cats or kittens currently available for adoption. To help find loving

homes for as many cats as possible, WHS and Helping Paws (WHSs thrift, pet supply and satellite adoption center) will offer a reduced adoption fee of just $20 for any adult cat (six months

or older) and $30 for any kitten adopted from either location in October.

The special adoption price includes all the usual benefits, including spay/neuter, a health

Wolf to Woofis here!

In addition to being an awesome exhibit all by itself, the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is presenting ongoing events and special guests throughout its run. Highlights this month include visiting rescue groups, Spot Magazine and friends, authors and expert speakers, Picture Day, Goodie Bag Day, and more.

The big bash on tap for October is Doggie Palooza, Oct. 19, 10am-5pm, when for the first time in history, dogs will be welcome to the Center to enjoy the fun. And fun will be in great supply! The day will include pet products and services, entertainment, a Pooch Parade, and look-alike and costume contests.

Anyone who hasnt gotten their beloveds photo in the See Spot Smile! gallery in the exhibit should shake a tail and get it in there in time for the celebration! For details on getting your pups mug on the wall of fame, visit pg 19. For details on day to day activities and events during Wolf to Woof, check the FunPlanner.

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Thats a good sign! CATs front yard got

a face lift recently, with the installation of a new monument sign designed by Cody Reich of Columbia Signs in Brush Prairie, Wash. CAT thanked Cody and Columbia Signs, as well as Black Cat Landscaping, which prepped the landscaping a few weeks prior.


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exam, personalized ID tag, microchip, initial vaccinations, 45 days of pet health insurance, temporary collar and carrier. In addition, WHS staff will work with potential adopters for a perfect match.

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Meet the PetPsychic in Salem

Northwest pet and people psychic, Faye Pietrokowsky, will offer consultations at Pet Etc. at 1145 Edgewater St NW in Salem Saturday, Oct. 4, 10am-5pm. A portion of proceeds will go to Marion Polk Food Share. Pet Etc. is also accepting nonperishable food donations for people and pets. Details 503.275.3573 or inner-design.net.

Audition call for winged stars

They can singthey can dancethey can fly! WebVet (webvet.com), an online resource for pet health and wellness information and education, has launched Birds on Broadway 2008, an online search for the countrys most talented parrots, canaries and other winged animals. The winner of this first-time online video contest, to be announced Oct. 29, will receive a grand prize of $2,500 and a shot at live appearances on behalf of WebVet. Additional details, rules and regulations are available at WebVet.com.

Now through Oct. 14, bird owners everywhere can log onto webvet.com/broadwaybirds and submit a two-minute video of their birds top talent be it melodies from Gershwin or the latest dance moves.

Once uploaded, WebVets judges, composed of top veterinarians and music industry professionals, will provide ongoing commentary on the performances and narrow the field to the top three. Finalists will be unveiled Oct 21. Then, the public can vote (through Oct. 28) for their favorite. The winner will be announced the following day.

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Cesar Millan, the famed Dog Whisperer, and his wife, Ilusion, have launched a new online dog coaching course called Sessions with Cesar.

The interactive program, based on Millans philosophies, is the first of its kind to help dog owners enjoy fulfilling, balanced relationships with their pets.

A gift certificate offering access to the first lesson called Honor the Being, which includes four videos, 15 printable worksheets, and quizzes, will be available for $14.95. The full program, which costs $129.95 for six months, provides access to:

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From insecure Poodles to fearful Pit bulls or aggressive Chihuahuas, the dogs in Millans care have suffered behavioral issues and all have all been rehabilitated. Star of the series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan and the author of two bestsellers on human-canine interactions, Millan has cultivated millions of fans and countless high-profile clients, including Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and Scarlett Johansson. Born in Mexico, Millan has worked with troubled canines for over 20 years, and supports animal advocacy efforts through his new rescue program and his foundation.

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The first Mexican Gray Wolf pack, called the Hawks Nest pack, was successfully released into Arizonas Apache National Forest a decade ago. In 2000, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a second pack, Cienega, into the same area. These are just the groups released from Wolf Haven, Spenser explains. For example, in 1998 there were a total of 11 wolves released, six of which were from Wolf Haven. A third release is planned in Mexico next year. After almost 30 years the Mexican Gray Wolf will return to its homeland south of the border.

While the reintroduction effort continues, Spencer says its much slower-going than expected. She explains that the original goal was to have 100 wolves in the South-west, not only through reintroduc-tion, but natural propagation. [Yet so far] there are only about 40 wolves in the recovery area. Spencer attri-butes this slow growth to resistance in the targeted repopulation areas. The attitudes responsible for the eradication of the wolf from range land remain alive and well in some parts of the country.

Red WolvesMany wolves in North America

and around the world are subspe-cies of the Gray. The Red Wolf, indigenous to the Eastern U.S., is not. Unlike the Mexican Gray, the Red Wolf is rare because of its will-ingness to mate with coyotes. In fact, of all 400 Red Wolves trapped for the repopulation program, only 14 were pure Red Wolves.

Wolf Haven entered the Red Wolf recovery program in 2003. Its first litter of pups was born in 2005, and they host four adults, including Sissy, whose howl sounds more like a kazoo.

According to Spencer, the Red Wolves once roamed from Penn-sylvania to Florida, as well as

Louisiana and Texas. The current reintroduction effort is focused on North Carolina, where Spencer reports about 130 Red Wolves lead normal wolf lives. At least theyre behaving how wolves are supposed to behave, she says.

Not all Wolf Haven residents are part of a reintroduction program. In fact, not all canines at Wolf Haven are wolves. Carosal and Os are a coyote couple that shares an enclosure visitors can view. In fact, if all you knew about Wolf Haven was its conservation work, you might think of it as remote, rugged, and maintained by hardcore natu-ralists.

Wolf Havens many other pro-grams include tours for families, scouts and classrooms, eco-scav-enger hunts (where native flora and fauna are found, but not touched), and summer Howl-ins. This last is great for kids, with a mini sanc-tuary tour, fun activities and live entertainment. Attendees can also reserve one of 14 camp sites for an overnight at the sanctuary.

Spencer says shes always sur-prised how Wolf Haven attracts visitors from all over the world. While conducting tours she meets people from places like South Africa, England and Japan. The day she

spoke with Spot, Spencer was hosting a group from Ohio. While a guidebook destination for some, for others its their intended destination and home of their adopted wolf.

Wolf Havens adoption program lets people connect with these majestic animals while sup-porting the cause. Spencer recalls a couple from New Zea-land who supported Wolf Haven for many, many years. Were very blessed to have those supporters.

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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).

PHOTOGRAPHY

DONNA DUNAIF PHOTOGRAPHY Soulful Portraits of Pets & Their People. Your home or on location. 503-282-2967. www.donnadunaifphotography.com.

RESCUE

TRAINING

HAPPY PALS DOG TRAININGHave fun w/your dog teaching manners and/or earning titles in obed, rally, conf, or tracking. Judges from several orgs. Private lessons, your home or our facilities. Call Loanne or Roger 503-359-9297.

FRIENDLY PEOPLE WANTED To deliver Spot Magazine to newsstands. A few hours, a few bucks. Never leave your own neighborhood! 1-2 days per month. Salem and Eugene routes available. To apply, call call 503.261.1162.

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

GROOMER WANTEDT-Sun. Min. 1 yr exp. Must have own hand tools, clipper & blades, etc. Work as independent con-tractor. Must be reliable, have self-pride andgood customer service skills. Shop is self-serve & grooming by apt. Please email resume to:[email protected].

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.

HOUSE & PET SITTERS

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.

LEGAL SERVICES

BANKRUPTCY & PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

Let me help you file for bankruptcy stop creditors calls - take control of your life. Aaron Varhola, 503-546-7913.

PET SITTING

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

5 minutes from Portland International Airport Open 24-7 by appointment for check-in

and check-out Next to park-and- y services

Voted "Best Doggie Dash" By Willamette Week, 2004

We Cater to Your Schedulewww.airpethotel.com 503-255-1388

Park Your CarBoard Your PetBoard Your Flight Grooming-Dales (Dee)

28 West Q St. #F Springfield

(541) 726-PETS (7387)

With 30 Years of Quality Care

WE HAVE A WARM HEART

FOR A COLD NOSE

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 AJS 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.

BUSINESS OPP.

KENNELExcellent opportunity to start you own kennel! Beautiful 9 acre property in WA with a house, 16 run kennel, outside exercise areas, rural setting. $395k 360.270.9515 [email protected]

DAYCARE

See AJs 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 grooming 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 Day-care! Your best friends 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 GROOMING

Doggy Delight welcomes Jeanne H. together with Erica E. for a combined 35 yrs. experience grooming. Call for an appointment Tues-Sat. In Tanasbourne. 503-644-0747

ADOPTION / RESCUE

Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . . . . . . 6

Oregon Ferret Shelter . . . . . . 27

BOARDING

Airpet Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Cooper Mountain Kennels . . . 28Never Alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CREMATION / MEMORIALS

Dignified Pet Services . . . . . . 21Family Animal Services . . . . . 12

EVENTS

Doggie Palooza . . . . . . . . . . . 30Second Chance Companions 15Wolf to Woof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

GIFTS / FASHION / SPECIALTY

The Active Canine . . . . . . . . . . 2BeBop USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Nana Bs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 27Ruff Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Wags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GROOMING / DOG WASH

Aussie Pet Mobile . . . . . . . . . . 6Doggy Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Portland Pampered Pets . . . . 25

GROOMING - EUG/SPNG

End Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Grooming Dales . . . . . . . . . . . 27Oasis Pet Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Back on Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Dr. Mary Mandeville . . . . . . . . 23 Unsinkable Dogs . . . . . . . . . . 26

HOTELS

Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PET FOOD / SUPPLIES

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

of healthy pet foods . . . . . . 21Solid Gold Northwest

Holistic Products for Pets . 13

PET SITTING

Never Alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PET TRANSPORTATION

Northwest Pet Express . . . . . 26

PHOTOGRAPHY

Animals Only Photography . . 26Alicia Dickerson

Four Legged Photo . . . . . . 23Deveny Photography . . . . . . . . 9

PRODUCTS

BeBop USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Kennel Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

REAL ESTATE

Hartwells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

REAL ESTATE

Brandy Pace, John L Scott . . . 2

TRAINING

Pawsitive Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VETERINARIANS / VET HOSPITALS

Best Friends Vet . . . . . . . . . . 13Emerald Valley Pet Center . . 15Good Neighbor Vet . . . . . . . . . 6Rose City Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VACATION RENTALS

Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . . . . 14Idyllic Beach House . . . . . . . . 18

BIRTHDAYS THANK YOU GIFTS CHRISTMAS RINGSIDE SHOW TOTE

Our beautiful custom hand made totes are the perfect choice for all your gift giving needs. For the trainer or ringside, garden or car, our durable totes wont topple, keeping your supplies easily at hand. For fabric and style ideas visit us at nanabsboutique.com or call Beccie Reilly 503-939-4602.

Gift certi cates available.


A C Mortgage, Inc.Advocare - Dennette TallisAvon - Laura NicholasBella Vista PhotographyBethany Pet ClinicBi-Mart McMinnvilleCastor & Pollux Pet WorksCooper Mountain KennelCornell Road Vet HospitalDigger BBQ/Log Cabin InnDining for dogs - Cherish Blake Doggy Delight Four Legged Photography

HEAL Northwest - Ruby SullivanJohn L. Scott Real Estate - Rick and Debbie Skaggs JR Paint Designs Mary Kay Cosmetics - Gina MarshOregon Canine UniversityParadise Harley Davidson Paws for a CauseResidential Mortgage - Cathy Kingery Shilo InnsThe SUNSHINEV & V LeathersWhole Foods Hillsboro

Express Service Emergency

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Without them none

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See you again next

year! We cant wait

to make next year

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Spot Magazine would like to thank these ne organizations who made our

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Your best friend deserves the best

FAMILY ANIMAL SERVICES 17819 NE Riverside Parkway

Portland, OR 97230

503-665-8300

When the day comes we will be there for you

Family Animal Services Full service cremations

Home pickup service available

48 or 72 hour return of pets cremains

Same day services available

After hours and emergency services available

Grieving room available to say final good-byes

Optional viewing of pets placement

Home euthanasia services available

Grief counseling resources available

Memorial items and urns available

OCTOBER 2008

downtown Portland Macys. Learn how excellent nutrition & holistic support can help your pet live a long healthy life. Get the scoop on environmentally-friendly pet supplies and help your best friend be a responsible global citizen. Cost $10-$15; Details/RSVP 503.241.3059 or oasisnet.org/Portland.

6pm Tour Dove. Go behind the scenes at DoveLewiss main hospital in the Pearl at 1945 NW Pettygrove. Tour lasts about an hour. RSVP to [email protected].

8 wednesday7:50am Meet the K103 Pet of

the Week presented by MCAS on K103 FM Radio.

10am University of Oregon Street Faire in Eugene. 10-5 daily through Oct. 10 at the U of O campus. Stop by & say Hi to the folks from Greenhill!

9 thursday9am Pet Loss Support

group at DoveLewis, 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland.

10 friday6:30pm Big Cat, Big

Party hosted by Cheetah Conservation Fund at the Oregon Zoo. Dinner & Talk by world-renowned cheetah expert Dr. Laurie Marker & her spotted friend Kgosi. Details/RSVP 503.690.3532 or [email protected] Pet Loss Support group at DoveLewis, 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland.

11 saturday Animal Aid Recruiting Agility

Ring Crews for Fall Events. Earn 4-24 Community Service Hours. Youve seen em on Animal Planet those amazing agility dogs ying through the obstacle course beside their handlers. Heres your chance to see them up close and personal! Lend a hand, and

get the best seats in the house. No experience necessary. Details AnimalAidPDX.org; click on the Agility Ring Crew link.

8am Run for the Cheetah at the Oregon Zoo. Registration at 7, Kids Run/Walk at 8, 8K Run/Walk at 8:30, 5K Run/Walk at 8:45. Details/RSVP cheetah.org or [email protected]. 10am Adoption Outreach with MCAS at Lake Oswego Petco til noon. The Red Lizard Running club will take adoptable dogs for a jog out there today.

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

10am Pet First Aid Class til 3 at Howl at the Moon in Vancouver. Lecture, demo & and hands-on skill practice (using demo & real dogs). Cost $50; advance registration required. Fee includes workbook & certi cate of completion. Perfect for pet professionals and experienced owners and breeders.

11am Meet Oregon Dachshund Rescue til 4 at Wolf to Woof at World Forestry Center Discovery Museum in Portland. Details worldforestry.org.

Noon CAT adoption counselors at Portland-area PetsMart stores. Details Oct. 4 at noon.

Noon Looking for Some Bunny to Love? One is looking for you! Meet them, and their wonderful Rabbit Advocates, at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton til 3. The Advocates are devoted to rabbit rescue & welfare. Their events are fun, informative even beautifying! Theyll clip your bunnys nails too! (Donations appreciated.) Details adoptarabbit.org.

Noon Show & Tell Saturday at Animal Aid, 5335 SW 42nd Ave in Portland. Details animalaidpdx.org.

Noon Tellington TTouch workshop at Back on Track Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, 9045 SW Barbur Blvd. in

Portland. Tailored to the needs of participating dogs/owners. Cost $80 (1 dog, 2 humans). Proceeds support Animal Aid. Second session Oct. 25. Details/RSVP 503.244.2060.

12:30pm Finicky Feline class at Oregon Humane Society in Portland. Group discussions led by OHS behavior specialists for those entering or considering pet parenthood. Details oregonhumane.org.

12 sunday10am Guide Dogs for the Blind

Family Reunion & Fair til 5 at Wolf to Woof at World Forestry Center Discovery Museum in Portland. Details worldforestry.org.

1pm 9th annual OHS Telethon for the Animals til 5 on KATU Channel 2. Details in Fetch.

1pm Memorial Art Community Workshop at DoveLewis, 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland. Two sessions: families 1-2:30, ages 16-adult 3-4:30. Pet Loss Support Director, art therapist and certi ed grief counselor Enid Traisman, MSW facilitates. Free, but you do need to RSVP: dovelewis.org/giftshop.

14 tuesday1:30pm Positive Dog

Training at OASIS in downtown Portland Macys. Learn how positive training builds a healthy relationship through communication, trust & fun. Includes live demo from a Canine Good Citizen. Cost $10-$15; Details/RSVP 503.241.3059 or oasisnet.org/Portland.

6pm OHS Speaker Series at Wolf to Woof at World Forestry Center Discovery Museum in Portland. Details oregonhumane.org.

15 wednesday7:50am Meet the K103 Pet of

the Week presented by MCAS on K103 FM Radio.

6pm Tour Dove. Go behind the scenes at DoveLewiss main hospital in the Pearl at 1945 NW Pettygrove. Tour lasts about an hour. RSVP to [email protected].

7pm Pet Loss Support group at DoveLewis, 10564 SE Washington in Portland.

16 thursday7pm Pet Loss Support group

at DoveLewis, 10564 SE Washington in Portland.

17 friday6pm OHS Adoption Outreach

at the University of Portland vs. Seattle University mens soccer game at U of P.

18 saturday9am New Volunteer Orientation

at the MCAS shelter in Troutdale. Details 503.988.6254 or [email protected] for details.

10am Adoptables from Animal Aid at Western Pet Supply, 6908 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Portland til 2. Details 503.292.6628.

10am Cute Critters in Costumes Photo Contest at

Sept. 305pm Kitty Cat Speed Dating

at Oregon Humane Society in Portland. Enjoy wine & hors doeuvres, and spending ve minutes with 10-15 different cats over the course of the evening. All cats spayed/neutered & vaccinated, microchipped, 1 month health insurance & more. That crazy cat guy, Greg Clover of 94/7 fm, plus adoption counselors, on site. Details oregonhumane.org. Admission is free & no need to RSVP, but PLEASE only attend if ready to commit.

1wednesday Check out MCAS foster

cats, kittens, and dogs by clicking on MCAS Fosters at www.MultCoPets.org.

October is Adopt a Black Cat Month at CAT, culminating with CATs Halloween DARK NIGHT Adopt-a-thon. Details in Fetch or catadoptionteam.org.

See Spot Smile! Is your pups photo on the wall of fame? Shake a tail and visit worldforestry.org and get your pups mug on the beautiful See Spot Smile! gallery wall in the Wolf to Woof exhibit running through January at World Forestry Center.

7:50am Meet the K103 Pet of the Week presented by MCAS on K103 FM Radio.

9am Adoptable Cats & Kittens from Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) at Gresham PetsMart on Eastman Parkway 9-9 daily. Adoption counseling available Tues-Sun noon-4.

2 thursdayNoon Pet Loss Support

group at DoveLewis, 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland.

6:30pm Basic Manners Dog Training class at OHS in Portland. Fun, positive and convenient (class schedules are exible). Students can attend any class in their level & move up when theyre ready. Intro Class (free) required. $100/1-month unlimited class pass, $185/2-month pass. Details 503.802.6711 or oregonhumane.org/Behavior.htm.

4 saturday9am World Animal Festival

nal weekend at the Oregon Zoo. An exciting showcase of how cultures around the world revere & celebrate animals. Local cultural groups present animal folklore through performance art, hands-on crafts, educational activities,

live music & art exhibits. Free with zoo admission. Details oregonzoo.org.

9:30am Zoo Photography Class for Families (kids 10-12 with adult) at the Oregon Zoo. Details oregonzoo.org.

10am Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio. Founder of the award-winning Holistic Pet Center, The Health Food Store for Pets, in Clackamas, Ore., Chips weekly show is geared to help you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

11am Meet Oregon Brittany Rescue, wholl be on site at Wolf to Woof at World Forestry Center Discovery Museum in Portland. Details worldforestry.org.

11am OHS Adoption Outreach at Tigard PetsMart til 3 and at Furever Pets, 1902 NE Broadway in Portland, noon-4.

11am Volunteer/Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Learn about exciting ways to get involved. Volunteers needed in all areas: dog walkers, kennel cleaners, cattery workers & of ce help. Details green-hill.org.

Noon 3rd Annual Pinot & Pooch today & tomorrow noon-6 at Urban Wineworks, 407 NW 16th in Portland. Join Urban Wineworks & DoveLewis for an afternoon of doggie sketch artists, wine, raf es & musical entertainment. Canine sketch artists will be on hand to create a memorable image of your best friend while you sip superlative vino. Purchase 3 bottles of wine and get your dogs portrait free. A portion of proceeds support Dove. Portraits by appointment only; call 503.226.9797 to reserve your spot.

Noon Looking for Feline Love? CAT adoption counselors

are on site at local PetsMart stores, including Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville & Washington Square, noon-4 today & Sunday, and every weekend. Details catadoptionteam.org.


12:30pm Problem Pooch class at Oregon Humane Society in Portland. Group discussions led by OHS behavior specialists for those entering or considering pet parenthood. Details oregonhumane.org.

2pm Ask a Trainer at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. CDT Nancy Yamin, owner of Mutts Better, is in the lobby at Greenhill the rst Saturday of every month to chat & answer questions about basic obedience & behavior modi cation. Bring your dogs and your questions. Free.

5 sunday11am Meet OFASA (Oregon

Friends of Shelter Animals), at Wolf to Woof at World Forestry Center Discovery Museum in Portland. Details worldforestry.org.

11am Gabriella Flacke presents Wild Dogs at Wolf to Woof at 11 and 1.

Noon The Cat Food Bank is open til 2:30 at Cat Adoption Team, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr., in Sherwood. Help CAT provide cat food for pets whose families are in nancial need.

7 tuesday10am OHS Adoption Outreach

at Wolf to Woof Senior Day at the World Forestry Center til 5.

1:30pm Healthy Pet, Healthy Planet class at OASIS in


dog is a fun- lled day featuring canine gear including clothing, toys, treats, portraits & more. The Oregonians Deb Wood emcees a Winter Coat Fashion Show & many organizations will be on hand to chat. Enter your dog into the Pooch Parade, with judging in 3 categories: Pet/Person Look-a-like and Most Creative & Funniest Costumes. Winners will receive prizes from local pet stores. Meet Val Mallinson, author of Dog Lovers Guide to the Paci c Northwest, and Elan & Kenji, contestants from Greatest American Dog. Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs sniffs out what makes the human/

Western Pet Supply, 6908 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Portland til 2. Proceeds bene t Animal Aid. Details 503.292.6628 or animalaidpdx.org.

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

11am OHS Adoption Outreach at LexiDog, 416 NW 10th Ave. in Portland, til 3.

Noon CAT adoption counselors at Portland-area PetsMart stores. Details Oct. 4 at noon.


12:30pm Problem Pooch class at Oregon Humane Society in Portland. Group discussions led by an OHS behavior specialists for those entering or considering

pet parenthood. Details oregonhumane.org. Offered again Sept. 20 at 12:30.

1pm Could yours be a therapy pet? Learn about volunteering with your dog or cat through Delta Society at Howl at the Moon in Vancouver. Hear how companion pets & their handlers ar

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