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PUBLISHER/EDITORCasey Dean

COVER PHOTODale Porter

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSMark Carlson

Kendra Hartmann

K.R. Johnson

Arden Moore

Judith Pierce

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Stefanie Schwartz, DVM

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We asked our facebook fansto post photos of their petshaving some summer-funin the water. Here is whatwe got. Thank you to every-one who participated.

Have fun and be safe thissummer!

Sidney, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. When he's not lounging, he worksas a certified therapy dog.


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Peter Nol l and So Cal Surf Dogs

Hang20forPetCharitiesDuring the work week, San Diego architect Peter Noll must factor in the wants andneeds of his clients to design buildings, homes and condo developments that are safe,sound and functional. He must guide the project from conception to completion. Hisgratification comes when he sees the contentment on his clients’ faces.

During weekends at dog beaches, Noll must factor in thesize and ability of water-loving dogs who are givingcanine surfing a try. He must guide each dog safely in

the surf and time the release of the board to catch the perfectwave so that the dog can glide to shore. His gratificationcomes when he sees them eager to get back on the surfboardfor another ride.Meet Peter Noll: accomplished architect and talented canine

surf teacher. He fell in love with surfing in 1963 when hisfamily relocated from Massachusetts to San Diego. He fell in SEE SO CAL SURF DOGS, Page 8

love with surfing all over again four years ago when Nani, hisBernese Mountain Dog, joined him in the ocean, sat on thesurfboard and coasted all the way into shore on her firstattempt. On the second wave, Nani boldly stood up and rodeit until the nose of the board kissed the shore.

Neither one has looked back ever since. Nani’s love of surf-ing inspired Noll to rally others with surf-loving canines to cre-ate the So Cal Surf Dogs in 2009. The original members,

Photo by Dale Porter, Killerimage.com


Peter Noll and Nani, founding members of The So Cal Surf Dogs club. Photos by Dale Porter, Killerimage.com

Water Safety TipsIf your dog likes to make a splash in the ocean

or swim in a pool,

heed these safety tips:

Accessorize your dog for safety. Fit him with a canine life jacket

with a handle on top.

Teach your dog how to enter and exit a pool. Star

t with water

play in the shallow end to teach him that this is his “safety spo

t”

to get out of the pool. Invest in floatable doggy ram

ps or stairs.

Keep them healthy. Ensure your dog is current on all necessar

y

vaccinations to protect against parasites and gi

ardia, and al-

ways rinse him thoroughly with clean water after swimming.

Know when enough is enough. End the water wor

kout before

your dog becomes overtired and prone to injury.

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answering to the names of Antonio, Dozer, Guido, Kalani,King, Kong, Nani, Ricochet, Stanley and Toby, have been cele-brated on billboards, calendars and been viewed by millionsall over the world on videos and television newscasts. Manywere part of the four-legged pack to set not one, but three Guin-ness World Records for most dogs on a surfboard (17), mostdogs with a surfer (8) and most dogs with a two-person tan-dem (8) at Imperial Beach on June 16.

Noll appreciates these achievements, but revels in thegroup’s role in helping to raise thousands of dollars for vari-ous pet and people charities. He also delights in building con-fidence and skills in the dozens of four-legged surf rookies heteaches at various dog beaches in San Diego County.

“Back when it was just me surfing, I always viewed it as aquiet, spiritual time,” says Noll. “But now, surfing is somethingwonderful you can do with your dog. Surfing builds trust andstrengthens the bond with your dog. And besides, it’s great ex-ercise for the both of you.”

As much as Nani and Noll live for surfing, Noll’s otherBernese Mountain Dog, Kiki, is more of a land lover. And that’sfine with Noll and his wife, Gabi.

“If a dog isn’t interested in surfing, don’t force him,” saysNoll. “I tried to get Kiki on the surfboard and she jumped rightoff. Gabi and I jokingly refer to Kiki as our beach cheerleader.She prefers greeting Nani and I when we come back to shore.And that’s okay with us.”

Look for Noll and the So Cal Surf Dog bunch at the Surf DogSurf-a-Thon on Sept. 9 at the Del Mar Dog Beach to benefit theHelen Woodward Animal Center. Noll will once again take onthe dual roles of competitor and teacher.

Craig Haverstock, whose Chesapeake Bay retriever namedStanley is one of the original So Cal Surf Dogs, best describesNoll by saying, “Canine surfing is a sport that you can be ascompetitive as you want to make it, but Peter keeps it fun foreveryone – the dogs and the people.”

To learn more about Noll and the So Cal Surf Dogs, pleasevisit www.socalsurfdogs.com.

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The So Cal Surf Dogs club has helped to raise thousands of dollars for avariety of local pet and people charities. See them in Action at the SurfDog Surf-a-Thon coming to the Del Mar Dog Beach on Sunday, Sept 9th.

Photo by Dale Porter, Killerimage.com


Aversive rattlesnake training (thedelivery of electric shock pairedwith the sight, smell or sound of

rattlesnakes) has been used for dogs whospend time off leash in rattlesnake habitatto prevent snakebites. It is intended tosave lives, but uses pain to accomplishthis goal.

I’ve never been much in favor of shockcollars. I wouldn’t put one on a child(not even my own), and I wouldn’t putone on my dog or yours. Shock collarsare necessary to experienced profession-als (especially for liability reasons) whotrain military and paramilitary canine of-ficers. But can the experience of an aver-age dog owner or dog trainer reallycompare to their level of expertise? Anddoes the average pet dog’s life compareto the extreme performance require-ments of a K-9 officer?

Most snakebites are accidental. Pre-ventative shock ‘therapy’ won’t protecta dog from a surprise encounter with asnake. Electric shock collars (and con-cealed electric barriers) can also causeundesirable side effects.

Here’s an example. Maxwell, a 4-year-old Viszla, had always been a happyand social dog who suddenly devel-oped aggression to men or women whoapproached him as they passed bywhen he was restrained on a leash. Heremained friendly to visitors in thehome and to other dogs.

I met with Maxwell and his Dad andlearned that the dog was in good phys-ical condition and enjoyed an hour-long

morning run and a half hour afternoonwalk. His problem had begun threemonths earlier immediately after thethird of three sessions of “rattlesnaketraining.” In each session, an electronicshock collar was placed on his neck, anda male and female trainer alternatedleash handling and remote delivery ofthe shock during approach of cagedrattlesnakes.

His fear aggression was secondary toa conditioned social phobia. With eachdelivery of the shock, he developed adeeper aversion to rattlesnakes and aprogressive phobia to the approach ofstrangers when he was on leash. I’mhappy to report that Maxwell has recov-ered, but his Dad may take longer to for-give himself.

We are responsible for our dogs and weare the ones to prevent their contact withwildlife. It just seems simpler to leashwalk dogs in unfamiliar places (or keepunder strict voice command off leashwhere permitted) and to avoid knownrattlesnake habitats. Keep your yard freefrom places where snakes can hide, likeunder low hanging branches of shrubs,and patrol your yard before you let yourdog out. For more important safety infor-mation about rattlesnakes please visithttp://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74119.html

Behavior Bytes

Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, MSc, DACVBVeterinary Behavior [email protected]

Dr. Stefanie Schwartzis a board certifiedveterinary behavioristbased in SouthernCalifornia. She seespatients at CaliforniaVeterinary Specialistsin Carlsbad and at TheVeterinary NeurologyCenter in Tustin, CA.

For more information, please call (949) 342-6644 or visit http://petbehavior.org/.


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Marilyn aka "Mair Mair,” 10 -year-old rescue pittie, enjoying thesun, pool time, a good bookand a nice cool doogie-jito.She Likes it "Hot"!

Pool-Loving Pomeranian!

Little Zooey at the Doggie Beach Here's Izzy. He's ready for a pool party!It's summertime! Wanna join me snorkeling?

Matilda Sabertooth

P U L L O U T P O S T E R

P U L L O U T P O S T E R

Keep your pup safe this summer—wherever you go—with thesewarm weather tips.


• Avoid leaving your pet in a parked carduring the warmer months, even on milddays. Remember, it only takes a few minutesto cause serious injury—even with thewindows cracked.

• Offer water to your dog every 30 to 60minutes, depending on activity level. Also,be sure to bring water for both of you.

• Remember that paw pads are sensitive andcan burn easily on hot surfaces—especiallyblacktop—if the sun is out. Protective bootiescan keep paws safe.

• Stay up-to-date on your pet’s vaccines. Keepin mind that other dogs may not be vaccinated.

• Consider shaving pets with heavy coats ifthey spend a significant amount of time in theheat. Remember, though, your pet can get sun-burned, too!

• Invest in doggie sunscreen if needed, butdon’t use the human variety—it can be toxic iflicked.

• Remember that a leashed dog may be un-predictable. Even a well-behaved and social-ized pup may become less tolerant.

• Fairs and street festivals are known forjunk food. Be cautious of food items that mightbe on the ground. The situation can quickly be-come more serious. Obstructed items, like corncobs and fruit pits, often require surgery.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUMMER PETSAFETY, please call The Drake Center at760.753.9393. For more information about TheDrake Center, visit www.thedrakecenter.com.

The Drake Center for Veterinary Care is anEncinitas, CA-based veterinary hospital that pro-vides high-quality, compassionate pet care tofamilies in North San Diego County. Founded in1989, The Drake Center combines sound med-ical expertise, exceptional client service and adeep passion for animals to create a veterinarycare experience that is truly one of a kind.

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Ready for the river!

Cuddles! The only flying Corgi who doesa very unique ball trick. Loves the beachand riding the waves.

Cooper having fun in the sun!

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Cali LollipopThis is Olive, she just Lovesfloating around in the pool!

Our dogs deserve opportunitiesto play, romp, sniff and exploreas well as safe places to mingle

with dogs who speak their language.That’s why I pose this question to you:If you had $500,000 to create a dreamdog park where you and your bestbuddy can play together, what wouldyou do?

The best creative answer could landyou $10,000, a year’s supply of Bene-ful® dog food and a $500,000 makeoverthat transforms your local ho-hum dogpark into one that will have people

yapping about in admiration.Stop day dreaming and start making

this a reality by entering the 3rd annualBeneful Dream Dog Park Contest. Up-load a photo of your dog and submit ashort essay (250 words or less) thatanswers the question listed above byAug. 22. Send it to the contest website:

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Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet is thenewest member of the Beneful Dream DogPark celebrity team to help pick the nextwinner of a $500,000 makeover for theircommunity’s dog park.

SEE DREAM DOG PARK, Page 19

Arden Moore, ACCBC, ADCBCPet trend, behavior and safety [email protected]

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Tips for InterpretingDog Body Languageat Dog Parks

In canine introductions, consistencyreigns. Dogs don’t lie. They don’t dis-guise their feelings. Problems arise whenpeople misread canine communication –or intercede too quickly and then a yapturns into a snap.

Here are my tips to set your dogup for success – and safety – at thedog park:ASSESS YOUR DOG’S ATTITUDE. Some crave ca-nine companionship. Others focus solely onshagging tennis balls and could care less ifthere are other dogs in the park. Some pre-fer hanging out with people or seekingshady spots to snooze.

ENTER THE DOG PARK WITH CONFIDENCE. Dogsare quite skilled at reading our emotions – andoften feed off our moods. If you are fearful orangry or unsure, they know it. If possible, bringyour dog through the entrance when thereare not a lot of dogs hovering at the gate.Bunched up dogs in a tight space triggers thefight-or-flight response. Speak in an upbeattone as you encourage your dog to “go play.”

WATCH IN SILENCE AS YOUR DOG MINGLES. Don’tpanic if one dog puts his head over the back ofanother. In the dog world, this posture deter-mines the higher-ranked dog. Don’t gasp orshriek if one dog’s hackles are raised. SiberianHuskies raise their back hair automaticallywhenever they are stimulated. Schnauzers and Beagles tend to yap during intros in a verbalexchange I describe as “canine air guitar.” Often,it ends quickly and the two will play or chooseto go in different directions. If you sense anescalated exchange, direct your dog to join youin another area of the park.

KEEP YOUR DOG’S LEASH DRAPED AROUND YOURNECK IN CASE A MEET-AND-GREET ERUPTS INTO ABRAWL. Act quickly. Speak in a low, com-manding tone to both dogs to “knock it off!”or “leave it!” Resist the temptation to grab yourdog’s collar because you risk being bit. Instead,loop of the leash over your dog’s chest andpull the dogs apart. Assess for any injuries andleave, allowing your dog to calm down.

One of the favorite features at the new Beneful Dream Dog Park in Alabaster, Alabama is thesplash pads that keep dogs cool.

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www.benefuldreamdogpark.com.Twenty finalists will be selected and

then asked to submit videos (two min-utes or less) that will be judged by Bene-ful’s Dream Team consisting ofEmmy-award winning actor Eric Ston-estreet of ABC’s Modern Family, DIYDesperate Landscape show star JasonCameron and me serving as the pet be-havior consultant. The ultimate grandprize winner will be picked based onour votes (80 percent) and the pet-loving public (20 percent).

It would be great if San Diego wonsuch a park. These dream parks aretruly heaven on earth for dogs of allages, sizes, breeds and energy levels.I recently returned from the grandopening of the second Beneful DreamDog Park in Alabaster, Alabama atVeterans Park. The park wowed thecrowd with its splash pads, syntheticturf (no more muddy paws), footballfetch field (Alabama is in the heart offootball country), tennis ball dispenser,and adventure path and boulders plusmany more canine amenities.

Stonestreet charmed the crowd withhis wit and humor, but really won themover when he described his best friend– his 12-year-old beagle mix namedColeman Hawkins. Later, he told methat he loves his dog so much that hedeserves a full name. And Cameron’sbest pal is CJ, his three-legged dog, whosurvived cancer. My best buddies an-swer to the names of Chipper and Cleo,who are usually just a tail wag away.

Dogs deserve opportunities to playwith a purpose in safe environments. Iinvite you to enter this contest. Detailsat www.benefuldreamdogpark.com.

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Founder of Four LeggedLife.com and creator ofNational Dog Party Day,Arden Moore is an ani-mal behavior consultant,best-selling author, pro-fessional speaker andcertified pet first aid in-structor. Tune into her

OhBehave! ShowonPet Life Radio andenroll inher pet first aid classes. For more information,please visitwww.fourleggedlife.com,www.pet-firstaid4u.com andwww.petliferadio.com.

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Celebrating 20 Years of RescueB y J U D I T H P I E R C E | S A N D I E G O P E T S

San Diego House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit rabbit welfare organization that has supportedthe San Diego community for twenty years. The society

rescues abandoned domestic rabbits in cooperation withlocal shelters and humane societies. It adopts these rabbitsout to new homes and educates the community about adoptionand responsible rabbit care.

Each year the society holds a fundraiser, Bunnyfest, whichearns much-needed funds to support its work. Those funds goto spay/neuter surgeries (more than 300 each year), lifesavingmedical procedures, and educational activities that promoterabbits as indoor companion animals. The theme of this year’sBunnyfest is “Celebrating 20 Years of Caring.”

This year’s Bunnyfest is slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday,September 16, in famed Balboa Park. The venue will be locatedat the corner of Park Blvd. and Presidents Way and featurecraft vendors, specialty vets, animal services, games, gourmetfood trucks and more. The event provides an open-air fairatmosphere, where rabbit lovers from all walks of life come tomeet up. You’ll see bunnies on harnesses, being carried on theirowner shoulders, in strollers, and some even in “chest” packslike a baby.

Much like dog owners baby their canine companions, rabbit SEE BUNNY FEST, Page 23

lovers also spoil their bunnies. Bunnyfest caters to their love ofbunnies by offering rabbit toys, gourmet treats, special services,and gift shopping for bunny-loving humans. The silent auctionfeatures bunny-themed items, including original artworks,prints, apparel, jewelry, and pottery, among the more traditional


Well summer is creeping up onus with the usual relentlesstorpidity. There are many

signs of summer in San Diego. Shorts,sunglasses, bikinis (my favorite), tripleiced mocha lattes, beach parking with‘Lot Full’ signs, and of course ComiCon.

But for dog owners, summer meanssomething else. For one thing, we haveto consider how hot asphalt feels on barepaws. As for me, I only think about itwhen I go to get the mail. The mailbox inour condo development is about fiftyyards away across a blacktop parking lot.And of course I don’t bother putting onany shoes. So I do the quickstep, hoppingand dancing my way out and back,punctuated with “Ow!” and “Ouch!”

Hey, I’m a guy. I can’t help being a bitstupid. My wife Jane just shakes her headand says, “He’s all mine, girls.”

But this story is about dogs. Or onedog in particular. My Guide Dog, Mus-ket is a male Yellow Labrador. He guidesme when I go out for work or whatever.And in the summer I’m well aware ofhow hot the pavement is. I try to makesure Musket doesn’t have to walk onblacktop any more than absolutely nec-essary.

That’s just being a loving dog owner.But...remember that hot parking lot?As hot as it gets in the sun, it never

fazes that dog.Musket is a true southern California

sun worshipper.Remember Garfield in the comics

could never walk past a sunbeam with-out falling asleep?

That’s Musket. If I have the garagedoor open he’ll see that blazing, melting,searing, smoking, frying pan of a drive-way. A dropped egg would fry in twominutes.

Flop. Down he goes. I know all dogs love the sun, and they

have a normal body temperature ofabout 105 degrees but...wow. He fallsasleep, totally content.

If I listen hard I know I’ll hear sizzlingand smell the odor of burning fur.

“Turn over pal, that side’s done. Whatam I going to do with you? Crazy dog.”

Musket: “Huh? Oh, thanks Daddy.Yawn. Daddy thinks it’s hot out here.But it’s just right. It feels like the sun isgiving me a belly rub.”

In the 1960s the hip phrase was ‘Hap-piness is a warm puppy’ Yes, I just agedmyself. Musket is happy.

Well, in any case, I have a happypuppy out there, even on days I don’tdare go out barefoot.

But I still do.I’m a guy.

The Sound of Sizzling

Musket Photo by Jane Carlson

MARK CARLSON, 51 lives in San Diego with hiswife Jane and his Guide dog Musket. A docent atthe San Diego Air & Space Museum and aviationhistorian, Mark writes for several national aviationmagazines. He is a featured speaker for many localadult education programs. His first book, ‘Confes-sions of a Guide Dog – The Blonde Leading theBlind’ is a humorous memoir about the adventuresof life with Musket. It is available in throughAmazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and iUni-verse.com. You can reach Mark and Musketthrough www.musketmania.com.

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A couple summers ago, I was house-sitting for a friendfor a week. She has five cats, all of which had mastered theart of cattitude, that certain something cats can pull off butdogs can’t.

Anyway, I came home from work around 6 p.m. and putout some dry food and refilled their water bowls. I had theback door open to accommodate them on their eveningconstitutionals. I walked through the house, opening win-dows to get a nice cross-breeze. As I re-entered the kitchen,I heard the unmistakable sound of cat food crunching.

I didn’t give it a second thought, until I got close enough tosee that the animal eating the food wasn’t one of the five.

It wasn’t even a cat.It was a skunk.In the house.With me.I froze, almost afraid to breathe lest the skunk look over his

shoulder and take aim. (Trust me—if a skunk looks you in theeye, run!)

Now, I’m a big animal lover, chock full of respect for all life,but that doesn’t mean I’m gonna mess with a skunk. Part ofrespect involves leaving wild animals alone.

So I stood there, barely breathing and hoping that none ofthe cats would take offense at a skunk snacking on their

snacks.Luckily, the skunk could not have cared less about me. He

leisurely finished his meal, licked his chops and sauntered outthe open back door.

I stepped up to the door to close it–quietly–behind him, andthat’s when I saw the five cats. Every one of them was perchedon the patio table, all ten eyes glued to that skunk. Not onecat made one sound as Mr. Skunk strolled by. As soon as hedisappeared around the corner, I whispered, “Come here,guys, come in the house!” I pulled the door wide open and allfive cats silently sprinted inside, tumbling over each other to bethe first in. I closed the door and sighed with relief that I didn’thave to make a trip to the store for a case of tomato juice.

In hindsight, this is a funny incident that showed me some-thing: My friends with dogs are always complaining about theskunks “getting” their dogs, but why is that? Because dogschase them! And even when a dog has been sprayed, he willstill chase a skunk if it’s in the yard.

But cats? Cats have respect. They know that it’s best to leavethe wildlife alone.KR Johnson is an award-winning speaker, longtime educator andadvocate for kids and improv performer. She is the author of TheEleventh Sense, the hilarious journey of Simon, a bug whisperer witha big secret. Available on amazon.com.

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LA MESAPet Emergency & Specialty Center (619) 462-4800 5232 Jackson Drive #105, La Mesa, CA 91942, 7 Days 24 hrs.www.PESCSanDiego.com

MISSION VALLEYVCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center (619) 229-2400 2317 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA92108,7 Days 24 hrs.www.VCAEmergency.com

MURRIETACalifornia Veterinary Specialists(951) 600-9803 25100 Hancock Ave. #116, Murrieta, CA 92562, 7days 24 hrs.www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com

POWAYAnimal Emergency Clinic (858) 748-738712775 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 M-F 6 p.m. to8 a.m. Sat. Sun. 24 hrs.www.AnimalEmergencySD.com

SAN MARCOSVeterinary Specialty Hospital(760) 466-0600 2055 Montiel Road, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069www.vshsd.com

SORRENTO VALLEYVeterinary Specialty Hospital(858) 875-750010435 Sorrento Valley Road., San Diego, CA 92121 7Days 24 hrs.www.VSHSD.com

Animal Shelters & Humane SocietiesACCEPT STRAYS & HAVE ADOPTIONBAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYCounty Animal Services5480 Gaines St., CA 92110 (619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30am to 5:30pm

BONITACounty Animal Services5821 Sweetwater Road, CA 91902 (619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30am to 5:30pm

CAMP PENDLETONCamp Pendleton Animal Shelter4th St. Area 25 Bldg. 25132 CA 92054 (760) 725-8120

CARLSBADCounty Animal Services2481 Palomar Airport Road, CA 92011 619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30am to 5:30pm

CHULA VISTACity of Chula Vista Animal Shelter 130 Beyer Way, CA 91911 (619) 691-5123www.cvacf.org Hours: Sun & Mon Closed, Tue-Fri 9:30am-5pm Sat. 9:30am-4pm

CORONADOAnimal Control Facility700 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7371 Hours: 7 days 8:30am to 4:30am

EL CAJONCity of El Cajon Animal Shelter 1275 N. Marshall Ave., CA 92020 (619) 441-1580Hours: Tues-Sat 10am to 5:30pm

ESCONDIDOEscondido Humane Society 3450 E. Valley Parkway, CA 92027 (760) 888-2275 www.EscondidoHumaneSociety.comHours: 7 days 10am to 5pm

OCEANSIDESan Diego Humane Society-North (For dogs)2905 San Luis Rey Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10am-4pm

San Diego Humane Society-North (For cats )572 Airport Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10am-4pm

ACCEPT OWNER RELINQUISHED ANIMALSBAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYSan Diego Humane Society-San Diego Campus5500 Gaines Street, CA 92110 (619) 299-7012 www.SDHumane.org Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm Sat-Sun 11am-5pmEL CAJONFriends of Cats15587 Olde Highway 80, CA, 92021 (619) 561-0361www.FriendsofCats.org Hours: Tues-Sun 10am to 4pm

ENCINITASRancho Coastal Humane Society389 Requeza Street, CA 92024 (760) 753-6413 www.sdpets.orgHours: 11am -5pm every day except Tues. 11:30am-5pm

RANCHO SANTA FEHelen Woodward Animal Center 6461 El Apajo Road, CA 92067 (858) 756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org Hours: 7 days 11am to 6pmSPRING VALLEYNational Cat Protection Society9031 Birch Street, CA 91977 (619) 469-8771www.NatCat.org Hours: Tue.-Sat. Noon to 5pm

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A Passion For Paws (Akita Rescue)(818) 925-4827www.AP assionForPaws.org

Baja Dog Rescue(619) 407-9372www.bajadogrescue.org

Bat Rescuewww.batrescue.org

Boxers N Birds (all breeds rescue and adoption)(760) 433-3763 x224www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1647.html

Cat Adoption Service(760) 550-2287www.sdcats.org

Chihuahua Rescue of San Diegowww.ChihuahuaRescueofSanDiego.com

Forgotten Paws Animal Rescuewww.forgottenpaws.org

German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue(760) 726-4813www.GSP-Rescue.org

Greyhound Connectionwww.GreyhoundConnection.org

Independent Therapy Dogs, Inc.https://sites.google.com/site/idtdinc/

It’s The PitsSpecializing in the Bully Breeds(858) 484-0985

List Srv 4 Therapy Dog TeamsA listing service/electronic bulletin [email protected]

Operation Greyhound(619) 588-6611www.OperationGreyhound.com

Paws of Coronado(619) 522-7371www.PawsOfCoronado.org

Pit Bull Rescue of San Diego(858) 693-7331www.PitBullRescueSanDiego.com

Rescue House(760) 591-1211www.rescuehouse.org

San Diego House Rabbit Society(858) 356-4286www.SanDiegoRabbits.org

San Diego Spaniel Rescue(619) 922-0545www.sdsr.org

San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society(619) 593-2123www.SDTurtle.org

Second Chance Dog Rescue(619) 721-DOGS (3647)http://secondchancedogrescue.org

Westie Rescue of California(619) 579-6395www.WestieRescueCA.com

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Sophie Bella's StudioProfessional PhotographyCall Us for Your Holiday Photos858-717-6200www.sophiebellasstudio.com

Silva’s Dog TrainingTraining Puppies and Adult Dogs“From the Moment They Arrive Home!”(760) 613-3175www.silvasdogtraining.com

Star Grooming on FifthProfessional Pet Stylist1845 Fifth Ave (Between Elm & Fir)(619) 571-1795 www.stargroomingonfifth.com

TouchNpaws & MakeNscentsComfort * Wellness * MobilityServing the North County area (Mira Mesa up)(619) 405-4144 • www.TouchNpaws.com

The Total Dog, Swim & Gym3060 Industry St., Ste. 108Oceanside, CA • 760-721-1DOG (1364)www.mytotaldog.com

TTouch for dogs, cats and rabbitsBy certified practitioner Mary E. Cannon858-361-8038www.crittertouch.com

Shelter Dogs To Dream DogsLearning With Love Dog TrainingAnimal Behavioral Specialist(619) 813-1252, [email protected]


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Pet First Aid/CPR classes

Bob was a resident of the SanDiego Humane Society for 5months and made quite an

impression on staff during his tenure.Everyone grew fond of Bob’s quirkyand unique personality – making iteven sweeter when he found a greathome that he could thrive in!

Bob’s adopters couldn’t be happierwith their companion. They recentlyoffered an update on Bob, and a thankyou. “We wanted to thank you for the

HAPPILYEVERADOPTEDSTORIES

About the San Diego Humane Society & SPCAThe Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services that strengthen thehuman-animal bond, prevent cruelty/neglect, provide medical care and educate the communityon the humane treatment of animals. More information at www.sdhumane.org

chance to adopt such a great dog. Bobis all boy—energetic, intelligent,playful and very well-behaved. I'veattached various pictures of Bob doingwhat he seems to love best - playingand lounging. We broke a cardinalrule by letting him on the bed, buthe's very persuasive. I'm grateful tothe San Diego Humane Societyfor giving great dogs a secondchance. Bob is a wonderful dog andis doing very well.”


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M ore events and details posted online: www.SanDiegoPetsMagazine.com/events

Saturday, August 11, 10 am - 3 pmDog Days of Summerwww.cardiffdogdaysofsummer.comCardiff Dog Days of Summer is a free eventwith over 130 dog related vendors, a dogcontest, agility course, Kid’s Zone, silent auctionand more! The event will be held at AberdeenDrive & Newcastle Ave in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Saturday, August 25, 6 - 11 pm26th Annual Fur Ballwww.sdhumane.orgThe 26th Annual Fur Ball has officially sold out.There is a wait list in case anyone should can-cel. This event is honoring Martha and GeorgeGafford for their unwavering support of theSan Diego Humane Society and the animalsand people they serve, and for their support ofother local organizations that help make ourcommunity a wonderful place to live.

Sunday, September 9, 8 am - 2 pmSurf Dog Surf-A-Thonhttp://surfdog.kintera.orgSurf Dog Surf-A-Thon is a great family day atthe beach for surfers and dog lovers alike.Raising awareness and money for orphanedpets while promoting responsible pet owner-ship. The funds raised will be used to supportall the programs at Helen Woodward AnimalCenter. Over 40 vendors, food, and a Drawing!

Saturday, September 15, 1 - 3 pmMission Animal & BirdHospital - Pet Fairwww.missionanimal.comCome see the adoptable dogs and visit thevendor booths in the parking lot of MissionAnimal & Bird Hospital at 655 Benet Rd inOceanside. Meet the staff and take a tour oftheir state-of-the-art hospital too.

Sunday, September 16, 10 am - 4 pmBunnyfest 2012https://www.facebook.com/SDHRSThis year’s Bunnyfest is in famed Balboa Park.The venue will be located at the corner of

Park Blvd. and Presidents Way and featurecraft vendors, specialty vets, animal services,games, gourmet food trucks and more. MOREINFO ON PAGE 20.

Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14Del Mar Pet Expohttp://sandiegopetexpo.net/

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