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THE PET LOVERS GUIDE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 1

Our September-October issue focuses on a

variety of topics such as choosing a shelter

dog in honor of ‘’Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

in October; feral cats; pit bull awareness and

Halloween safety tips.

Canus Domesticus or commonly known as the

American Pit Bull is a much loved but greatly

misunderstood breed. For many this canine

celebrity has risen to fame both as a popular

style icon and a nefarious villain. For those of us

who are lucky enough to know and appreciate

this misunderstood breed we are delighted.

For those few dog lovers still struggling with

bad press and long held misconceptions about

this very intelligent and undervalued asset in

the canine community. Please spend some

time researching this magnifi cent animal. The

evidence will astound and amaze you.

October is National Pet Wellness Month

(NPWM); celebrate by committing to your furry

friends’ health with annual wellness exams.

The American Animal Hospital Association

(AAHA) recommends annual wellness exams at

a minimum, and as your pet gets older, AAHA

suggests that the frequency of visits should

be determined on an individual basis, taking

into account the pet’s age, species, breed and

environment. Talk to your veterinarian about

what is right for you and your pet. More than

likely as a human being you visit the doctor and/

or dentist at least once a year. Are you applying

that same level of commitment for your pet?

Because cats and dogs age quicker than we do,

taking them to the veterinary hospital once a

year is like you going once in fi ve to seven years!

In the Healthcare Industry especially among

seniors, I have noticed a growing popularity

with Therapy Dogs and the positive infl uence

they have within this rapidly expanding sector .

In this issue we would like to highlight an article

by Loving Animals Providing Smiles (LAPS).

Their animals bring companionship, joy and

smiles to the residents and families in our skilled

nursing facilities, assisted living communities

and hospitals.

On the Cover is Bean. She was adopted from Yolo

County Animal Services by Tom & Stephanie.

Stephanie owns Fur Friend-Z Dog Grooming.

Bean loves to run, eat, and perform tricks! She

completed her obedience training and is a really

good girl. She lives with her sister ‘Lola’ who is

another pit bull that the Prices adopted earlier

from another rescue organization.

Don’t forget to read our fun and ever-loving

Miss Kitty story by Camie Bianchi, Your Home

Nursing Services.

Our resource guide is about pets and people

who love them. We hope you fi nd this issue

informational and inspiring. It’s also a place

where businesses and organizations can

promote their products, services and causes.

We thank all of our advertisers for making this

magazine possible.

Thank you for your support and enjoy this special time of year!

Sincerely,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 Wellness Exam

8 Choosing a Shelter Dog

10 In Loving Memory

11 Spread the Word

12 Pit Bull Awareness Day

14 Pit Bull Discrimination- How Much is the Media to

Blame

15 They Have Locking Jaws! Bullets Bounce Right Off Them! And Other Bunk About Pit Bulls...

18 Insights and Inspirations...

by Miss Kitty

21 Mini-Horse Popular with Local Seniors

23 Halloween Safety Pet Tips

25 Gluten-Free Halloween Delights

27 Resource Directory

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more than likely you visit the doctor and/or dentist at

least once a year. Are you doing the same for your pet?

Because cats and dogs age quicker than us, taking them

to the veterinary hospital once a year is like you going once in fi ve

to seven years!

October is National Pet Wellness Month (NPWM); celebrate by

committing to your furry friends’ health with annual wellness exams.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends

annual wellness exams at a minimum, and as your pet gets older,

AAHA suggests that the frequency of visits should be determined

on an individual basis, taking into account the pet’s age, species,

breed and environment. Talk to your veterinarian about what is right

for you and your pet.

So, why take your pet in for a checkup at least once a year; “don’t fi x

it if it ain’t broke,” right? Wrong. It’s all about prevention! Why do you

take your car in every 3,000 miles for an oil change, get a physical

exam each year at your own doctor’s offi ce or visit the dentist to

have your teeth cleaned every six months? You do it to check on

your overall health, catch issues before they become problems and

prevent future catastrophes. Your pet shouldn’t be any diff erent.

Top 7 pet tips to remember during National Pet Wellness Month

October is National Pet Wellness Month. This month serves as a reminder to

animal lovers everywhere that we’re responsible for our pets’ health. So, here are

seven (7) tips to remember to keep your pet healthy:

1 Schedule an exam. Did your dog or cat have a complete physical this

year? If not, try to go soon rather than later. A wellness check is always

a good idea to make sure your pet is in top shape and watch out for those

sicknesses that can fool the untrained eye. If you have a senior pet, talk to

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often.

2 Don’t forget immunizations. There are the standards, like rabies,

distemper, and parvo, but each area and dog/cat has specifi c needs.

Don’t be afraid to ask your vet about any vaccines you’re not familiar with.

3 Dental Hygiene is very important. For dogs and cats dental problems

often lead to other health issues, such as heart, kidney, and joint

problems. Those are very serious conditions, so it’s worth taking the time

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4 Have your pet spayed or neutered. If

your pet isn’t already, you’re missing

out on major health benefi ts. According to

the ASPCA, female pets that are not spayed

have a much higher chance of getting uterine

infections and breast cancer. The ASPCA also

recommends neutering male pets before

they reach 6 months old for protection

against testicular cancer.

5 Get prepared. Put together an

emergency plan to keep your pet safe

in case of an emergency, like an evacuation or

natural disaster. Include a safe pet-friendly place to go, a list of any items you

need for your cat or dog including medications, and emergency numbers

like your veterinarian or the closest pet hospital.

6 Examine your pet’s food

label. Not all pet foods are

created equal. If you see protein

“meal” (like chicken meal), corn

or by-products, rethink your

pet’s food. Those are cheap fi llers

that don’t provide your pet any

nutrition. Wellness starts by what

you give your pet for food. If

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and provides a hearty dose of

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7 Start supplements.

Supplements provide

additional nutrition to your pet,

either to supplement the diet or

to really focus on a specifi c condition. Talk to your veterinarian about what

your pets needs, if any, and proper solutions.

Your dog or cat needs you to watch his or her health all year long, not just

when they get sick. Recognizing National Pet Wellness Month this October is

a good reminder about how important it is to properly take care of our pet.

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There’s one problem with adopting a dog from an animal shelter: The

selection of available canine companions can overwhelm you! Man’s best

friends come in all shapes, sizes, and, of course, personalities.

The good news is that almost any shelter dog can make a wonderful, lifelong

companion for you and your family. The bad news is that some of those

bundles of energy will make less appropriate pets for you than others.

THE KEY IS SIMPLY KNOWING WHAT TO LOOK FOR. HERE

ARE A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT:

Examine Yourself Choosing the right dog generally means

identifying the type of animal that matches

your lifestyle and wants. If you live alone in

a small, third-fl oor apartment, for instance,

adopting a large, active retriever mix might

not be the best choice. Conversely, if you

have a family of four and are looking for a

companion to match your active lifestyle,

such an animal may be perfect. A dog’s size, exercise requirements,

friendliness, assertiveness, and compatibility with children should all fi gure

into your decision.

Learn about Different Breeds and Mixes So how do you fi nd out which dogs have the qualities you’re looking for?

Information is the key: Learn about various breeds, visit with animals at the

shelter, and speak with an adoption counselor for guidance.

Dogs fall into one of two categories: purebreds or mixed breeds. Most animal

shelters have plenty of both. The only signifi cant diff erence between the two

is that purebreds, because their parents and other ancestors are all members

of the same breed, are similar to a specifi c “breed standard.” This means that

if you adopt a purebred puppy, you have a good chance of knowing about

how big he’ll get and what general physical and behavioral characteristics

he’ll have.

Of course, the size, appearance, and temperament of most mixed breed dogs

can be predicted as well. After all, mixed breeds are simply combinations

of diff erent breeds. So if you know the ancestry of a particular mixed-breed

puppy or can identify what type of dog he is (e.g., terrier mix), you have a

good chance of knowing how he’ll turn out, too.

Mixed breeds off er several advantages over purebreds. When you adopt a

mixed breed, you benefi t from the combined traits of two or more breeds.

You also get a dog who’s likely to be free of genetic defects common to

certain purebred dogs. Mixed breeds, in fact, are often considered the more

“natural” dog. When you adopt a mixed breed, you adopt a totally unique

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Choosing a Shelter Dog


Visit with Shelter Animals While you’re at the shelter, keep in mind that it is a stressful place for any

animal. Quite often, a dog’s true colors won’t show until he’s away from other

animals and the shelter environment. So even if you walk past a kennel with

a dog who isn’t vying for your attention, don’t count him out. He may just be

a little scared or lonely.

An adoption counselor can help you select canines who’ll match your

lifestyle. When you spend time with each animal, you’ll want to ask yourself:

How old is the dog? You may want to select a puppy as your new companion.

However, young dogs usually require much more training and supervision

than more mature dogs. If you lack the time or patience to housebreak your

pup or to correct problems like chewing and jumping, an adult dog may be

a better choice.

How shy or assertive is the dog? Although an active, bouncy dog might catch

your eye, a more quiet or reserved dog might be a better match if you don’t

have a particularly active lifestyle.

How good is the animal with children?

Learning about a dog’s past through a history

sheet or from an adoption counselor can be

helpful, but past information isn’t always

available. In general, an active dog who likes

to be touched and is not sensitive to handling

and noise is a dog who’ll probably thrive in

a house full of kids. Also keep in mind that puppies under four months of

age, because of their fragility and special needs, often won’t be adopted out

to families with young children. Dogs that are a year or two (or older) are

housetrained (or easy to train) and are generally less work than a new puppy.

They will still bond very strongly.

Choose a Pal for Life Every dog in the shelter can provide you with boundless love and

companionship, and every dog certainly deserves a lifelong home. But some

dogs are better for you and your lifestyle than others. That’s why you should

take the time to make a thoughtful choice. After all, you’re choosing a pal

who’ll be with you 5, 10, 15, or even more years. Select the right dog, and you

and your new companion will enjoy those years to the fullest.

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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), which involves humanely trapping stray and

feral cats and having them vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and “eartipped”

before returning them to their outdoor home, is the only eff ective method

of stabilizing outdoor cat colonies. As a result of TNR, the birth of new kittens

in the colony slows down and eventually ends when all the cats are spayed/

neutered. In addition, socialized cats and kittens are spayed/neutered and

then often put up for adoption, causing an immediate reduction in the

population size.

After using the cruel, costly catch and kill method for decades and failing

to stabilize cat populations, local offi cials and animal control offi cers

everywhere have realized that they need a completely diff erent approach.

Some TNR programs have now been in place for as many as 25 years and

are a testimony to how well this approach works. That’s why the number

of municipalities that offi cially endorse this approach increased tenfold

between 2003 and 2013.

Studies have proven spaying/neutering homeless cats:

Stabilizes the population at manageable levels.

Eliminates annoying behaviors associated with mating.

Is humane to the animals and fosters compassion in the

neighborhoods.

Is more eff ective and less costly than repeated attempts at

extermination: costs for repeatedly trapping and killing feral

colonies are far higher than promoting stable, non-breeding

colonies in the same location. Vacated areas are soon fi lled

by other cats, who start the breeding process over again.

It’s easy to talk about feral cats and the nation’s current animal control

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Call your local shelters and pounds. Ask them if they have

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Contact your local elected offi cials. Tell them you want the

animal control system to be held accountable and to change.

Tell your friends, family, pet sitter, groomer, veterinarian, and others that

you don’t think it’s OK to kill healthy animals, just because they’re not

socialized to people. Tell them how they can join and become part of

the collective action. Spread the word about National Feral Cat Day on

October 16. The cats will thank you.

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Dogs that fall under the category of “pit bull” are perhaps the most

vilifi ed and misunderstood canines on the planet. Members of the

general public continue to believe that pit bulls are dangerous, vicious

dogs that cannot be trusted around people or even around other

animals. In reality, most pit bulls are gentle, aff ectionate pets that are

important members of their immediate family. Pit Bull Awareness Day

gives pit bull owners and supporters the opportunity to set the record

Pit Bull Awareness Daystraight on these wonderful dogs. By educating the public about pit bulls, those

who participate in events connected to this holiday can help put an end to negative

stereotypes about pit bulls and help more pit bulls fi nd loving homes.

Pit Bull Awareness Day takes place every year in October. It began in 2007, when a

Tennessee-based pit bull rescue organization called “Bless the Bullys” set out to make

it a national phenomenon. The goal of Pit Bull Awareness Day is to change people’s

perceptions of pit bulls from negative to positive. The individuals and groups who

organize pit bull awareness events on this day also hope that the media will gravitate

toward these events. If members of the media report on Pit Bull Awareness Day in a

positive light, the good word about pit bulls will spread beyond the actual events to

people watching television, reading the newspaper, or simply surfi ng the Internet.

Pit Bull Awareness Day’s popularity

is spreading; celebrations of this

holiday now occur across the country.

Although pit bull awareness events

take place on the same day, there

is a great amount of variety in the

nature of these special occasions.

Pit bull advocates behind individual

events are encouraged to host the events in any way they see fi t. In many cities,

pit bull owners walk their dogs in “pit bull parades” to show spectators that

pit bulls are just as well-behaved and sociable as other types of dogs. In other

cities, pit bulls are invited to attend barbecues and carnivals with their owners.

When people who are not familiar with pit bulls attend or hear about these

festivities, they will see that these misunderstood dogs are lovable puppies that

deserve the same amount of love and humane treatment that other pets receive.

Anyone who supports pit bulls and their owners should help spread the word about

Pit Bull Awareness Day. One eff ective way to do this is to spread the word about

local pit bull awareness events. Try talking to friends and family members who have

a negative view of pit bulls and invite them to the nearest pit bull awareness event.

In addition, pit bull lovers should make sure that their local animal shelters know

about Pit Bull Awareness Day. Since negative myths about pit bulls are so prevalent,

America’s animal shelters are full of pit bulls waiting to be adopted. If animal shelter

employees inform the public about Pit Bull Awareness Day, more pit bulls will be

able to fi nd their furrever homes with loving families.

OCTOBER 25th

Most pit bulls are gentle, affectionate pets that are

important members of their immediate family.


In July, the Denver Post published a

provocative article questioning the role

of the media in the pit bulls’ “bad rap,” including

the tendency to over-report attacks instigated

by “pit-bull-type” dogs while under-reporting

incidents involving other breeds.

You don’t need to look very hard or be very bright

to come to the conclusion that pit bull attacks

sell papers. The National Canine Research Council

recently issued a report that shows how similar

attacks over a four-day period involving four

diff erent types of dogs resulted in signifi cantly

diff erent media exposure. And the ASPCA issued

a statement that the media has repeatedly told

them that they have no interest in reporting

attacks involving non-pit-bull-type dogs.

Last year, the Dogtime.com blog posted a story

about a TV station in Mobile, Alabama that

mentioned the breed in 100 percent of dog bite

stories involving pits. Pit bulls, however, were only

involved in about 20 percent of the dog bites in

the community (also behind Labs).

To explore the potential bias of his own news

agency, the reporter from the Denver Post looked

at article headlines over the past fi ve years and

found that the paper had covered 20 diff erent

stories involving dog attacks. Nine had the breed

of dog in the headlines and eight named pit bulls.

(One named a Rottweiler.) When you put this into

the context that “pit bulls” make up only 8 percent

of the dog bites reported in the state of Colorado

– and aren’t even the top biting dog in the state

(Labs were #1) – you might begin to wonder why

the city of Denver went to the trouble of banning

the breed in the fi rst place.

(It’s interesting to note that the term “pit bull”

is a slang term used to describe three distinct

breeds: the American pit bull terrier, the American

Staff ordshire terrier and the Staff ordshire bull

terrier. These three targeted breeds achieved a

combined passing canine temperament score of

86.6 percent – a higher passing percentage than

the golden retriever’s 83.6 percent.)

So how does the San Francisco Chronicle’s

reporting fare, you ask? Inspired by the Denver

Post story, I did a quick search in the Chronicle’s

archives for “dog attack,” which yielded 34 stories

about specifi c dog attacks on humans written

between January 1, 2005 and today. While 22 of

those articles mentioned the breed in the

headline (100% named pit bulls as the

attackers), the other 12 articles, which

involved attacks by other breeds (including

shepherd mixes, boxers and a golden

retriever mix), had only generic “dog

attack” headlines, rather than outing the

specifi c breed. Media bias? It certainly

looks that way, but I’ll let you be the

judge.

Nearly every time a pit-bull-attack

story appears in the news, it

ignites new fervor for breed-

specifi c legislation (BSL).

However, the mass banning of specifi c breeds has

been shown to be ineff ectual when it comes to

dog-bite prevention. Most BSL legislation that has

been implemented has been costly, problematic

to enforce and has ultimately not solved the

problem. Most laws on the books contain vague

language to determine what a pit bull is and often

completely ignore the responsibility of the owner.

Spaying and neutering of animals, proper training

and socialization and responsible breeding are all

important factors in preventing dog bites.

In Denver’s case, the apparent media bias of its

newspapers and television stations has helped

spur countless lawsuits, the senseless killing of

thousands of dogs and mountains of legal fees

paid at taxpayer expense to support a ban that

hasn’t helped to solve the problem for which it

was originally proposed: to reduce the overall

number of dog bite incidents.

Reprinted with permission from SFGate.com’s “Tails of the City” —

www.sfgate.com/pets.

By Amelia Glynn

Pit Bull Discrimination —How Much is the Media to Blame?

Pit bull attacks sell papers…other dogs don’t

Nearly every time a pit-bull-attack story appears in the news, it ignites new fervor for breed-specific legislation (BSL). However, the mass banning of specific breeds has been shown to be ineffectual when it comes to dog-bite prevention.


They have locking jaws! Bullets bounce right off them! And other Bunk about Pit Bulls...

By Jason Mann

Myth: All Pit Bulls are mean and vicious.

It is reported on temperament tests conducted by the American

Temperament Test Society that Pit Bulls had a passing rate of 82%

or better -- compared to only 77% of the general dog population.

These temperament tests consist of putting a dog through

a series of unexpected situations, some involving strangers.

Any signs of unprovoked aggression or panic in these situations result in

failure of the test. The achievement of Pit Bulls in this study disproves that

they are inherently aggressive to people. (Please visit ATTS.org)

Myth: A Pit Bull that shows aggression towards an animal

will go for people next.

“Many working breeds have antipathy towards other animals - coonhounds

go mad at the sight of a raccoon, foxhounds will not hesitate to tear a dog-like

fox to shreds, greyhounds live to chase and maul rabbits and even dog-like

coyotes. Even the ever-friendly beagle will slaughter a rabbit, given the chance.

And yet the greyhound, coon and foxhound and beagle are among

the friendliest of breeds towards humans. And it is the same with

the pit bulldog. His work through the years has been control of

other animals - never humans. A correct pit bull is more often

than not submissive toward all humans, and adores children.

A pit bull that snarls, lunges or growls at non-threatening humans is NOT

typical of the breed.” (Written by Diane Jessup)

Pit bulls that do show aggressive behavior towards humans are not typical of

the breed and should be humanely euthanized.

Myth: If a Pit Bull was never trained to fi ght, it will be safe

with other dogs.

Pit Bulls can live peacefully with other dogs and animals. However, the Pit Bull

has historically been bred to take down large animals. Early and continual

socialization can help a Pit Bull be more animal friendly. Genetics, however,

play an important role in how the dog will respond to other dogs and animals.

A Pit Bull that will fi ght another dog if unattended is a normal

Pit Bull. Even if a Pit Bull does not start the fi ght, it has the

potential to seriously injure or kill a dog once in the fi ght.

The Pit Bull has been bred to not back down and withstand pain until the

goal is met. This quality does not carry true in all Pit Bulls, but it is safe to

assume it is a potential in any Pit Bull in order to avoid unnecessary problems.

Pit Bulls have a late maturity, and a Pit Bull that was dog friendly at

7 months old may suddenly show signs of intolerance of unfamiliar

dogs around two years old. Spaying and neutering the dog may

help to prevent “turning on” the genetic urge to fi ght another dog.

All dog fi ghts are preventable, however. Socialize a Pit Bull slowly with new

dogs, and never let them play unattended. Remove items such as toys and

food bowls to avoid stress.

Pit Bulls can live happily with other pets; if not left unattended. Even the

82% of Pit Bulls pass the Temperament Test conducted

by the American Temperament Test Society

- compared to only 77% of the general dog population.


&Fair Spirits

“best of friends” can fi ght, and the outcome may be tragic. This can be true

for dogs that have been together for years. Often, after the fi rst serious fi ght,

relations between the dogs are never the same.

Keeping that fi rst fi ght from happening is a great way to ensure

peaceful relations for the long run. If there is a multiple-dog household,

it is important to separate the dogs when there is no one home.

Many people use crates for short times, put dogs into separate rooms, use

kennels, or have outdoor areas set up for separation that are safe and secure.

Pit Bulls can get along wonderfully with animals like cats, rabbits, and ferrets,

but for safety’s sake, never leave them alone together.

Myth:American Pit Bull Terriers have 1600 P.S.I. in jaw

pressure .

Dr. Lehr Brisbin of the University of Georgia states, “To the best of our knowledge,

there are no published scientifi c studies that would allow any meaningful

comparison to be made of the biting power of various breeds of dogs.

There are, moreover, compelling technical reasons why such data describing

biting power in terms of “pounds per square inch” can never be collected in

a meaningful way. All fi gures describing biting power in such terms can be

traced to either unfounded rumor or, in some cases, to newspaper articles

with no foundation in factual data.”

Myth: American Pit Bull Terriers lock their jaws.

Dr. Brisbin: “The few studies which have been conducted of the

structure of the skulls, mandibles and teeth of pit bulls show that,

in proportion to their size, their jaw structure and thus its inferred

functional morphology, is no diff erent than that of any breed of dog.

There is absolutely no evidence for the existence of any kind of “locking

mechanism” unique to the structure of the jaw and/or teeth of the American

Pit Bull Terrier.

Myth: Treadmills are only used to get dogs ready to fi ght.

Many responsible owners utilize treadmills to help exercise their

dogs. This is useful in places where weather prevents outdoor

exercise, or in situations where off -leash exercise in not an option.

The treadmill is used by people that show their Pit Bulls, and do sporting

activities like weight pull and agility to help keep their dogs in shape.

Because Pit Bulls are athletic animals, responsibly using a treadmill can help

them be healthier and happier.

Myth: Pit Bulls brains swell/never stop growing.

This rumor started with the Doberman, and has since been said about

game-bred dogs in general. The concept of an animal’s brain swelling or

growing too large and somehow causing the animal to “go crazy” is not

based in truth in any way.

Their brains grow at the same rate as any other dog, and the only time that

a Pit Bull’s brain is going to swell is if it receives a serious injury. If an animal’s

brain were to grow too big for its head, the animal would die.

Myth: It is unsafe to get a Pit Bull from a rescue or shelter


because their past/genetics are unknown.

Under the best of

circumstances, it is great to

know the history of a dog,

the history and health of

its parents, and what that

line of dogs were bred for.

If a person is buying a Pit

Bull from a breeder, this

information should be of

top importance. However,

in most shelter/rescue

cases this information is

not available. The Pit Bull

at the shelter will often

be a wonderful pet. It is

important to know the general behavior of the dog.

Has it shown any aggression towards humans? Most Pit Bull rescues will not

accept or adopt out Pit Bulls with any level of aggression or excessive shyness

towards humans. How does this dog do with other dogs? Has it shown any

undesirable behavior or habits?

It is suggested that a potential adopter of a Pit Bull bring the whole family

to meet the dog. Often, shelters and rescues will allow you to take the dog

for a home visit to see how they respond to the new surroundings. Most

adoptions of a Pit Bull are amazing successes, and the adopter is not only

receiving a pet, but they are also saving a life!

Myth: It is best to get a puppy so that you can make it behave how you want it to.

Many people feel if they get a Pit Bull as a puppy they can train it to not be

aggressive towards other dogs and increase the likelihood that the dog will

have no undesirable behavior qualities.

Puppies can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, but with a new

puppy there is no way of knowing how that dog will act as an adult.

One benefi t of adopting a young adult or full grown Pit Bull is the ability

to avoid the uncomfortable puppy behavior stage. This includes constant

destructive chewing, house breaking, excessive and uncontrollable energy,

teething and puppy biting, possible whining, howling, and barking for

attention at night, and the time and eff ort it takes to begin teaching general

manners and obedience.

Another benefi t is that an adopter can know how an adult Pit Bull

will do with other dogs, cats, children, car rides, and other certain

situations. Bringing a puppy up in the most loving and social

environment can only alter its predetermined genetic urges so much.

In other words, having a dog since puppyhood does not necessarily mean it will

have all of the qualities desired in a pet. It may end up having some traits that

are undesirable. An adult Pit Bull, however, will have more of an established

personality, and an adopter can know what to expect with the dog.

Copyright 2005 Jason Mann and PitBullLovers.com

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“What on earth, do you mean?” asked Fiona.

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It’s called a harness it goes quite lovely with my green eyes don’t you think?”

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Napan Kristy Pruett has a lot going on in her life.

She works full-time as a Napa Police Department

Dispatcher. She owns and shows “a lot” of

horses, including 20 miniature horses. She has

3 dogs, and also spends time with her human

family members. Included in her busy life were

trips to Sacramento to volunteer with one of her

miniature horses, Banner, through a visiting pet

program sponsored by Sacramento Humane

Society.

Recently, Kristy found Loving Animals Providing

Smiles (LAPS), a Napa-based animal-assisted

therapy organization. “LAPS welcomes all types

of domesticated pets and their handlers,” says

LAPS president, Lisa McWilliams. “We have

developed an extensive, 6-week Team Handling

Skills Class to prepare volunteers for animal-

assisted therapy work with children, teens and

seniors. We usually have volunteers bringing

dogs or cats into therapy work, and there was a

bit of a learning curve for us to adapt our lesson

plans for the miniature horses. Fortunately, we

have a number of current members who already

had brought their dogs into therapy work, and

who also have years of experience handling

horses, so they knew the skills needed to be

successful.”

Animal-assisted therapy has been an organized

volunteer activity for close to 50 years. Starting

as a grass-roots movement with a few dedicated

volunteers and their well-trained pets, animal-

assisted therapy (AAT) has expanded to dozens

of countries. In the US, Pet Partners (formerly

known as Delta Society) has developed the

premier standard for screening and evaluating

volunteer/pet teams. Pet Partners registers

teams with dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, horses,

llamas, donkeys, and other domesticated pets.

While LAPS originally patterned their practices

on the Pet Partners model, today’s LAPS teams

undergo even more extensive training and a

more stringent evaluation process.

Loving Animals Providing Smiles started in

Napa in 2001 through the eff orts of three

local volunteers. LAPS teams started working

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serving 17 facilities in Napa, Solano and Sonoma

counties, but Kristy & Banner are the fi rst LAPS

team featuring a miniature horse.

Kristy and Banner participated in the LAPS

training class in the fall of 2013, successfully

passing the practical evaluation in November.

They have been visiting with residents at The

Meadows, Aegis, Emeritus, Napa Valley Care

Center and Piner’s Nursing Home during their

initial three-month mentored probation period.

“We fi nd the seniors are really interested in

meeting Banner,” says Kristy. “They talk about

their own experiences growing up on a farm or

ranch with full-size horses and are pleased to

visit with a mini who can fi t in most of the areas

where LAPS teams visit with their dogs. It’s great

to see a client pick up a brush and give Banner a

grooming just as if she were a ranch horse.”

Two mini-horse teams participated in the Spring

2014 training class and successfully passed their

evaluations. Brandy Lipsey with Winnie the

Pooh of Vacaville and Gail Byrnes with Scout

of Livermore will be starting into LAPS therapy

sessions soon. “LAPS is the only animal-assisted

therapy organization we know of in the Bay Area

off ering this degree of training, preparation

and mentoring for volunteers and their mini’s,”

states co-founder and nationally licensed

therapy team evaluator Marilane Bergfelt. “We

have always held our volunteers to the highest

standards of safety and skills in animal-assisted

therapy work, and this carries over to our mini-

horse teams.”

LAPS is hoping to add senior living facilities in

the Napa area, especially in American Canyon,

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Halloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. But for pets?

Let’s face it, it can be a downright nightmare. Forgo the stress and dangers this year by following these 10 easy tips.

1 Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets.All forms of chocolate -- especially

baking or dark chocolate -- can be dangerous,

even lethal, for dogs and cats. Symptoms of

chocolate poisoning may include vomiting,

diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate,

and seizures. Halloween candies containing the

artifi cial sweetener xylitol can also be poisonous

to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause

a sudden drop in blood sugar and subsequent

loss of coordination and seizures. And while

xylitol toxicity in cats has yet to be established,

it’s better to be safe than sorry. If you do suspect

your pet has ingested something toxic, please

call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal

Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

2 Don’t leave pets out in the yard on Halloween.Surprisingly, vicious pranksters have

been known to tease, injure, steal, and even kill

pets on Halloween night. Inexcusable? Yes! But

preventable nonetheless.

3 Keep pets con� ned and away from the door.Not only will your door be constantly

opening and closing on Halloween, but

strangers will be dressed in unusual costumes

and yelling loudly for their candy. This, of course,

is scary for our furry friends. Dogs are especially

territorial and may become anxious and growl

at innocent trick-or-treaters. Putting your dog or

cat in a secure room away from the front door

will also prevent them from darting outside into

the night … a night when no one wants to be

searching for a lost loved one.

4 Keep your outdoor cats inside several days before and several days

after Halloween.Black cats are especially at risk from pranks or

other cruelty-related incidents. In fact, many

shelters do not adopt out black cats during the

month of October as a safety precaution.

5 Keep Halloween plants such as pumpkins and corn out of reach.

Although they are relatively nontoxic, such

plants can induce gastrointestinal upset should

your pets ingest them in large quantities.

Intestinal blockage can even occur if large pieces

are swallowed. And speaking of pumpkins …

6 Don’t keep lit pumpkins around pets.Should they get too close, they run

the risk of burning themselves or knocking it

over and causing a fi re.

7 Keep wires and electric light cords out of reach.If chewed, your pet could cut himself or

herself on shards of glass or plastic, or receive a

possibly life-threatening electrical shock.

8 Don’t dress your pet in a costume unless you know they’ll love it.

If you do decide that Fido or Kitty needs a

costume, make sure it isn’t annoying or unsafe.

It should not constrict movement, hearing, or

the ability to breathe or bark and meow.

9 Try on pet costumes before the big night.If they seem distressed, allergic, or

show abnormal behavior, consider letting them

go in their “birthday suit”. Festive bandanas

usually work for party poopers, too.

10 IDs, please!If your dog or cat should escape

and become lost, having the

proper identifi cation will increase the chances

that they will be returned. Just make sure the

information is up-to-date, even if your pet does

have one of those fancy-schmancy embedded

microchips.

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Mix equal parts of the Force/Prowl and pumpkin together in a medium sized

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19686 8th Street East. , Sonoma707-996-4577http://www.petslifeline.orgCAT & DOG RESCUE

A Leg Up Rescue925 Lakeville Street #265Petaluma, CA [email protected] Dog Rescue

Big Dog RescuePenngrove, Ca707-665-0332http://www.homelesshounds.usDog Rescue

Chihuahua Club of Northern California, RescueRenee' Harris, 707-887-0190P.O. Box 1696Forestville, CA. 95436Email: [email protected]

Golden Gate Gordon Setter Club RescueP.O. Box 1578 , Middletown707-987-9463

CONTRA COSTA COUNTYOutcast Cat HelpPO Box 963, Martinez, CA 925-231-0639www.outcastcat.orgCat Rescue

Umbrella of Hope4080 Railroad Ave, Suite C.,Pittsburg, CA 94565(925) [email protected] www.beourpet.orgCAT & DOG RESCUE

Milo Foundation

220 South Garrard Blvd., Point [email protected]@milofoundation.orgwww.milofoundation.org

Bay Area Poodle Rescue1442 A Walnut St #204Berkeley, CA 94709www.bayareapoodlerescue.org510-286-7630bichons4evr@comcast.net

YOLO & SACRAMENTONorthern California Boxer RescueDavis, Ca866-989-NCBR (6227)http://www.ncbr.org

Small Dog RescueRoseville, CaServing Placer County, Rocklin, Lincoln, Roseville and Sacramentohttp://www.smalldogrescue.org

NorCal Cocker Rescue, Inc.

1731 Howe Ave., #264Sacramento, CA 95825(916) [email protected]://www.norcalcockerrescue.org

Russell Rescue Inc, CaKerry McAllister, [email protected]://www.russellrescueca.com

Nor Cal Aussie Rescue10556 Combie Road #6200, Auburn530-268-1600http://www.norcalaussierescue.com

Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue34505 County Road 29Woodland, CA 95695Phone: (530) [email protected]

Yolo County Animal Services

2640 E. Gibson Rd,Woodland, CA 95776(530) 668-5287http://www.yolocountysheriff .com/services/animal-services/https://www.facebook.com/YCAS.Shelter The Yolo County SPCA

P.O. Box 510Davis, CA 95617(530) 902-6264. M-F 8a-6phttp://www.yolospca.org/

OTHERSmall Animal Rescue & Adoptions

Rats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Mice, Chinchillaswww.northstarrescue.org

Save A BunnyMill Valley, Ca415-388-2790www.saveabunny.org

Dalmatian Club of America RescueSherry GuIdager 916-771-0282; MariIyn DromgooIe 510-708-2642

Dalmatian Club of Northern California Rescue510-886-9258; Janet Langford Gray 408-257-4301; Barb & Mike Dwyer 925-672-3980

Dachsund Rescue Northern CaliforniaChico, Ca - Monti Markel, 530 895 3148San Leandro, Ca - Vicki Ronchette, 510-483-2631

Northern California American Malamute

Association800-399-8155http://ncama.org

NorCal Irish Setter Rescue208-683-2765 (Paul) or 510-524-2602 (Debra)http://ncisrescue.org/index.html

NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue405 El Camino Real Suite 420, Menlo Park650-615-6810http://www.golden-rescue.org

NorCal German Shorthair Pointer RescueP.O. Box 933, Menlo Park408-402-2092http://www.norcalgsprescue.com

Nor Cal Beagle RescueBay Area: 510-770-0208, Sacramento Area: 916-691-1817http://www.norcalbeagles.com

NorCal Collie Rescue650-851-9227http://www.calcollierescue.org

Great Dane Rescue of Northern California15255 Clydelle Ave, San Jose916-652-6444 (Colleen)http://www.gdrnc.org

Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern CaliforniaP O Box 574, Georgetown1-877-PYRENEEShttp://www.gprnc.org/index.php

German Shephard Rescue of Northern CalifP.O. Box 1930, Cupertino1-800-728-3473http://www.savegsd.org/

Golden State German Shepard RescuePO Box 2956, Alameda , CA [email protected]

Border Collie Rescue of Northern California831-422-8176 (Ann)http://www.bcrescuenc.org

West Coast Mastiff & Large Breed Rescue39252 Winchester Rd #107-253Murrieta, CA 92563http://www.wcmastiff rescue.com/[email protected]

Afghan Hound Rescue - Northern CaliforniaP.O. Box 3508, Redwood City650-678-9984

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