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May/June 2014

Boone Dog! THE MIRACLE BOY

To The Rescue

Heroes of the Oso SlideWorking TogeTher

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Inside this issue:May/June 2014

Boone Dog the Miracle Boy Summit to the Rescue!

Rescue Pets Looking for Forever Homes

Community Helps Oso SurvivorsHow Three Women Decided to Help

Book ReviewChoosing Energy Therapy

Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt 2014Thank you!

Rest in PeaceEdward Carter

EttiquetteAt the Off Leash Area

Summer EventsWhat’s Happening Near You

College Has Gone to the DogsTracy Campion

Community EventsSave the Date

Medical Marijuana for Pets?Dr. Lisa Parshley

Sadie’s List ReviewsRaindog Photography

Canopy Cat RescueSaving Cats Stuck in Trees

Colt Starting Challenge USAOlympia, WA

The Flea Circus is ComingDonna Sorensen

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Woofer’s Grooming & GoodiesWorld’s Longest Biscuit Buffet!

Three Secrets to Healthy HoovesPart 3: Diet

Pasado’s Spay StationFree Surgery for Military

Guard Dogs & Watch DogsA History of Devotion

Hawks Prairie VetPet Photo Contest!

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Petey wants to be a College Dog! He has hidden his cap somewhere in this issue!

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On the Cover:

Meet Boone Dog the Miracle Boy! Read all about the

misadventures of this playful pup, and how Summit

Veterinary Referral Center saved his life.

Cover photo and page 3 photos by Sarah Bous-Leslie. Thanks for Coming!!

Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt 2014

It was a sunny day in January 2014. It started out like any other day, but soon became a pet parent’s worst nightmare...

THE MIRACLE BOY

Paul and Stacie Henderson had recently added a Redbone Coonhound puppy to their pack. At 8 months old, Boone had been a rather clumsy puppy. The Hendersons hadn’t worried though, what puppy isn’t all legs and elbows? Little did they realize, there was a hidden problem looming in their futures.After letting Boone out into the backyard to soak up some rare winter sun, and play with his brothers and sisters, they found him lying in the backyard, unable to move. “It was one of the scariest things that I’ve experienced, our 8 month old puppy was just lying there, we had no idea what could have happened,” remembers Stacie.

After racing him to their vet, whose x-rays showed no problems, they were quickly referred to Summit Veterinary Referral Center. First order of business was to have an MRI done to see what was going on inside Boone to cause his paralysis and neck pain. Dr. Kate Finnerty, a Neurologist at Summit, examined the MRI and discovered a congenital abnormality in his neck. There was a narrowing between the second and third vertebrae in his neck which was putting pressure on his spinal column. She also discovered a fracture in one of the

vertebra. It was unclear whether this was caused by trauma, (possibly falling while rough housing with his pack mates) or the malformation of the bones.

The medical team at Summit, and Paul and Stacie, were faced with a decision. Would they try strict rest while the contusion to the spinal cord hopefully healed or have surgery to decompress the area? That decision was ultimately made for them when things went from bad to worse. When waking Boone from the anesthesia for his MRI, the team found that his paralysis had spread to the muscles in his diaphragm. Boone was no longer able to breathe on his own. He was placed on a ventilator, and closely monitored by Dr. Kirsten Lawson, a Critical Care Specialist, overnight in preparation for his surgery the next day.

“I was terrified. I am so thankful for everyone at Summit. They all went above and beyond to keep us informed and help us understand the decisions that had to be made. I don’t know how they do it, but they really give their all for every dog and cat they treat. Everyone feels like their case is important, that their pet is important. Boone wasn’t a ‘case file’, he was a family member. Everyone at Summit gets that,” Stacie and Paul well up with emotion while reliving the story.

The next day Dr. Finnerty performed a dorsal laminectomy on Boone. This is another way to say ‘she removed the portion of the vertebra and the fractured piece of bone that were compressing the spinal cord’. Boone made it through the surgery, but still couldn’t breathe on his own. He was placed in ICU where Dr. Lawson and her team kept careful watch over him. He had to have 24 hour care and monitoring while recovering. They took turns sitting with him around the clock, extra staff were called in to help cover all the shifts.

It would take some time for the contusion on his spinal cord to heal. He was alert and awake, but not able to move, (very hard for a wiggly puppy!). Boone began his regimen of physical therapy including passive range of motion of joints, standing to bear weight, and massage. In about a week, he was weaned off of the ventilator, and began breathing on his own.

Then, the miracle part started happening. His first movements were little twitches of his feet while he was dreaming. Within days he started supporting his own weight, and within 10 days of surgery he was standing and beginning his own voluntary movements! His owners made a huge impact on his recovery. They came to be with Boone every day. Between the staff at Summit, and the support from his family, Boone knew he was loved. He was very frustrated at not being able to run around like he used to! Within 2 weeks of surgery Boone was walking on his own!

When he came in for his 2 week checkup, he was walking very well, and by the time Dr. Finnerty saw him for his 2 month checkup he was walking and running even better than he had before his injury. With the stellar care he received at Summit, the love of his family, and their foresight in having pet insurance, Boone not only survived, he thrived!

Stacie and Paul couldn’t be more thankful to have their miracle boy healed and happy,

“There are so many working pieces that were orchestrated for his care...it really was a community effort including our friends and family that gave prayers and financial help.

Every time we pet the scar on his neck, we are reminded of the miracle that his life is.”

Boone is thrilled to run and play, and also very satisfied that with the ventilator tube removed, he can once again bay like a happy coonhound should!

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“Every time we pet the scar on his neck, we are reminded of the miracle that his life is.”

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Kitten Rescue has housed upwards of 170 kittens and young cats at one time during

last year, ensuring that they are all healthy, have gotten their shots, and have been

spayed or neutered. Much of the money comes from our garage sales and personal

donations, as well as grants. We also have been helping people in the community see that feral populations near their homes have food during these cold months. This is an additional expense which is becoming increasingly hard to

manage. If you are interested in helping, a

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Handsome and playful. Lloyd’s (and Taco’s) owners have

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At 10:37AM PST on March 22nd, 2014, a slope above Oso, Washington, gave way, gaining speed and obliterating everything in its path. Minutes later, a second landslide hit with less force, and smaller rumbles continued for days after the initial disaster. Within a few minutes a community was faced with many dead residents and even more missing. Calls went out throughout Washington State to help the neighboring communities as well as Oso. Everything from basic food items and materials to search within the slide for survivors as well as for victims was needed. Washington residents stepped up and many donations were sent up to Oso.

That is when three local women got the idea to start their own donation drive. Eva Grim, Regina Pittman and Silvia Washington, all animal lovers, thought about the animals and people that were in the mud slide area. Since the closure of HWY 530, Oso and Darrington residents now face a 2 to 3 hour drive, rather than a 30 minute drive, to get food and feed for both humans and animals. Eva, Regina and Silvia thought there would be something they could do to contribute in the effort to relieve the communities. With the help of the Facebook community as well as friends and family the women set up not only one but 2 donation drives.

The first drive was delivered on April 2, 2014 to Arlington. The woman had gathered 700 pounds of food and feed for both humans and animals affected by the mud slide.The second drive was delivered April

19, 2014. Over 1600 pounds of food, animal feed and toiletries were driven to Darrington, a donation station for the Oso and Darrington communities. Silvia said this could not have been done without the help of

Ryan from Del’s Farm Supply in Auburn and Jennifer and Dana Babb from Paws-Abilities Total Dog Center in Fife. Both businesses set up donation stations and many people dropped off goods. “We are so thankful to be able to help just a little bit,” Silvia said. The second drive would be a bigger adventure for the women. It was decided that the second drive would be for the Darrington residents and their animals. Regina Pittman and Silvia Washington started out on April 19, 2014. The drive to Darrington would be 5 hours. Once the women arrived they went to the Incident Command Center and with the help of PIO Tim Perciful, were granted access to drive through the slide and deliver the goods directly to the Oso fire station. The women saw the devastation of the Oso area with their own eyes and described it as desolate and humbling. They watched rescuers and their K9’s

looking for human remains, men and women digging their way through the unbelievable mass of mud and debris. When they arrived at the fire station they were greeted with open arms and the donations were carried into the shelter at the station by AmeriCorps helpers. When they were done unloading they got a friendly hand shake from the helpers, and left with a new sense of caring for their neighbors and commitment to their community. The women are planning on another drive if needed.

If you would like to contribute to the next load of supplies, donations can be dropped off at Paws-Abilities in Fife, 7338 26th St E, Fife, WA 98424. (425) 577-4324

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Ever since I was 8 years old I knew that I needed my life to be dedicated to helping animals. With the help of my mom, and a lot of very talented and amazing people, I was able to keep dreaming and achieving. Under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Shoe I volunteered at the animal hospital for 8 years. This is a very generous thing for her to do because it is very difficult to make sure all laws are being followed and adhered to at all times. Luckily we were very aware and were able to stick to the rules while allowing me to learn and help out.

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Rest in Peace Edward Carter. A tiny, 4-year-old Powder Puff Chinese Crested/Maltese mix, Edward died from stage 5 advanced t-cell lymphoma in March 2014.

Edward was dumped at the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) last September and could have spent last days alone in a kennel wondering where his family was and why they left him in a place full of strangers and barking dogs.

But then his life took a turn that he never could have imagined in his wildest dreams.

Because the staff at PAWS didn’t want Edward to spend his final days scared and alone, they reached out to a local rescue group to provide Edward with a hospice foster home.

Motley Zoo Animal Rescue pulled Edward out of the shelter and gave him an opportunity to live out the remainder of his life surrounded by people who would provide him with massive amounts of love and companionship.

They also worked with Veterinary Oncology Center to ensure Edward lived out his life as pain free as possible with the best medical treatment available.

Once he was placed in his foster home, Edward didn’t just survive. He thrived. Originally given 4-6 weeks to live, he ended up living another 5 months!

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Even though he’s gone, Edward will continue to make his influence felt through the Edward Carter’s Rock Out Rescue Relief Fund. This fund will assist animals that have in Motley Zoo Animal Rescue’s care with extreme medical needs, such as animals with broken limbs, needing surgery or even with cancer.

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In just a few months, Edward proved that dogs with cancer can have new adventures, meet new friends, and make their remaining time a celebration. Thanks to Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, Edward’s foster mom and brother, and everyone else who made Edward’s last 5 months so amazing.

Rest in Peace Edward Carter

“no-brainer” but remember your plastic bags, and pick up after your pup, and after others dogs if they aren’t aware of the etiquette.

Stay with your dog. Move around the area with them as they play and explore. It is important that you supervise closely and are close enough to intervene if play becomes too rough.

alwayS remove your dog from the area immediately if he or She beginS to exhibit aggreSSive or fearful behavior.

obey the poSted ruleS. They are there for your safety! Bring only small dogs into the “Small

Dog Area”. Your dog must be no more than 16” tall to safely play here. Even if your dog isn’t aggressive, it’S dangerouS for a larger dog to play with smaller, more fragile dogs.

be polite. Gently and kindly educate others about the rules of the road. People can be defensive about their dogs, try to approach them calmly about inappropriate behavior. If another dog’s behavior is troubling, and the owner isn’t managing it well, be prepared to exit the off-leash area until a safe environment has been restored.

Know the calming SignS. If your dog begins lip licking, yawning, averting eyes, or turning his body away, it may mean your dog has had enough. It’s time to go!

Don’ts don’t bring Small children to the off-leaSh area. They can easily get knocked down during normal dog play, it’s not safe for the kiddos!

don’t bring food. Food can excite and distract dogs. Eat your snacks before entering the off-leash area.

never bring more than 2 or 3 dogS per perSon in your group. Make sure you have a manageable ratio of dogs to people.

don’t read booKS or get diStracted by your Smart phone! Keep your eyes and ears alert for problems. Many times a quick correction of unwanted behavior can avoid altercations.

avoid diSciplining another perSon’S dog. If you find their dog’s behavior unsafe, exit the area.

don’t come to an off-leaSh area to worK on modifying the behavior of a reactive dog. This type of training should be done elsewhere. Bring only friendly non-reactive dogs into the area.

Now that you know how to safely participate, come visit the off-leash area at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center, 2418 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey. From I-5, take Exit 111, head north on Marvin Road, and turn east onto Hogum Bay Road N.E. The entrance is to the right. The off-leash dog area is open from dawn to dusk.

For more information call Thurston County Public Works Solid Waste line at 360-867-2491, Animal Services at 360-352-2510, or Sound Hounds at 360-491-8363.

Offleash Area Ettiquette - Do’s & Don’ts

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Just as in any other society or group, certain unspoken rules develop, mostly for the comfort and peace of the members. Take my house for example, the members of my household KNOW not to EVER drink the last of the coffee. New members to the household catch on fast, thereby ensuring peace for the group! Off-leash areas are no different. There are certain etiquette rules that have emerged to keep the peace, and have a healthier, happier visit! It’s easy to “ruffle feathers” in the off-leash society. Most people view their pups as their kids. Sometimes being confronted, (even very nicely) about their dog’s behavior leads to defensive denials. If you find yourself in such a situation, remove yourself and dog from the area. Proving your point is not worth putting your dog in a dangerous situation! Please check out the following off-leash area do’s and don’ts, they may help you have a more rewarding experience!

Do’s obServe dogS playing before entering the off-leaSh area. Make sure you feel comfortable with their behavior before introducing your dog to the environment.

alwayS Keep your dog on leaSh outSide of the fenced area, and always remove leash immediately upon entering the off leash area. When a dog is on leash around dogs running free, they may feel vulnerable and protective. Also remove coats, harnesses and other gear that can get tangled or hooked together. Leave your dog wearing only a simple collar and ID tag.

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Buy a Brick!Mail in Order form - Buy a Brick Please fill out and mail with payment to: Animal Services, 3120 Martin Way, Olympia, WA 98506 Make checks payable to “Animal Services-TC Brick”

Proceeds benefit the Hawks Prairie off-leash dog site and other future off-leash areas built by Thurston County.


May 1st thru June 1st PET PHOTO CONTEST, Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital, Lacey WA. Benefits Concern for Animals, Old Dog Haven, Humane Society of Thurston Co, and Providence Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy. www.hawksprairieveterinaryhospital.com for entry form & rules!

3rd THE MUDDY MUTT 9a-12p, A Wildly Fun 1.25 Mile Run, Walk, Obstacle Course for dogs and their humans in Snohomish, WA! http://themuddymuttrun.com

BIRD EXPO 2014 Gig Harbor, WA. Details TBA. www.olympicbirdfanciers.com/

HEALING TOUCH FOR ANIMALS, 9a-12p, Pierce College, Puyallup. Wanda Buckner, Healing Touch Practitioner and author. See review this issue. $79 to register: http://wp.pierce.ctc.edu/blog/ce/

SPRING FLING WITH THE FLYING DISC DOGS! FREE Spring Training Clinic, 9:30-10:30 a Competition, 11:30-1:30p, Cirque Park, 7250 Cirque Dr W, University Place,WA 98467 www.woofd2.com/index.htm

THE MYTH OF “ALPHA” AND DOMINANCE HIERARCHY IN HORSES $50/person. 10 a-12:30p www.nwesc.org

PET FIRST AID CLASS 11a-1p FREE! Seattle Canine Club, 2751 Fourth Avenue South, Seattle. Presented by ACCES Seattle RSVP: [email protected] or 206-364-1660.

RED SQUARE 7TH ANNUAL CHARITY CAR SHOW BENEFITTING PAWS! 12p-4p, University of Washington Red Square. www.paws.org

PASADO’S SAFE HAVEN FAMILY DAY 12p-5p www.pasadosafehaven.org/category/events/upcoming

EQUINE EMERGENCY CARE 1-3p $20 advance, $25 at the door. Discounts for students and 4-H! www.nwesc.org

BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea Pigs too. 1-5p Tacoma Humane Society www.thehumanesociety.org/events/

FELINE FRIENDS ANNUAL PLANT SALE 9a-2p, Griffin School, Steamboat Island, Exit off Hwy 10, www.feline-friends.net

SEATTLE METRO REPTILE EXPO! 10a-5p Renton Community Center www.nwreptileexpos.com/seattle-metro-reptile-expo/

AMERICAN RED CROSS CAT AND DOG FIRST AID 11a-3:30p, 1900 25th Ave S, Seattle, WA. $70 www.redcross.org/take-a-class/course-class000000004451010?pageNo=1

VEGGIE GRILL FUNDRAISER #2! 4-9p, South Lake Union location only: 446 Terry Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109. 50% of your purchase is donated to Old Dog Haven! https://www.facebook.com/events/285213964972277/

LOVE ME TENDER ADOPTION EVENT 10a-2p, Everett Petsmart, pets from nine Washington Rescue Groups www.pawsitivealliance.org/love-me-tender-adoption-event.html

3rd & 4th OLYMPIA DOG FANCIER’S ASSOCIATION DOG SHOW Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 43 Elma-McCleary Rd, Elma, WA. Different classes of judging and competition. (405) 427-8181

4th BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea Pigs too. 12p-4:30p, Dog Daze in Puyallup Class: “Litter Box Training…for Humans!” Email [email protected] for info.

SOUTH SOUND WILDLIFE CRITTER CARE FUNDRAISER 1-4p, $10, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila 98168. www.southsoundcrittercare.com

DOGA CLASSES 11a Sundays, Cobber’s Pet Pantry, 1415 Blake St, Enumclaw, Maryellen Elcock 206-249-1697 www.dogbreathyoga.com

6th BUNNY SPA! Guinea pigs too. Mud Bay in Sumner, 2-7p Class: “Litter Box Training…for Humans!” [email protected]

7th BOOK RELEASE PARTY: “Choosing Energy Therapy: A Practical Guide to Healing for People and Animals” by Wanda Buckner. 6-8:30p, Days Inn & Suites, 8200 Quinault Drive NE, Lacey. www.energyhealinganswersblog.com

10th ROOFEST: GREYHOUND SPRING FLING! 10a-3p Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian South, Graham, WA. Call Julie at: (253)-927-5043

DESIGNING DIVAS GARDEN TOUR & FESTIVAL for Concern for Animals, 10a-4p, Bring dog and cat food for the CFA pet food bank. www.PlantasiaGardens.com and www.DandelionGardens.com

PLANT AND GARAGE SALE for Mason County Kitten Rescue, 8a-5p, 420 SE. State Route 3, Shelton, WA. 360-584-0594 www.kittenresq.net/garage-sale

YARD SALE for Adopt-a-Pet, 9a-4p, Adopt-A-Pet Kennels, 940 E. Jensen Rd, Shelton WA. www.adoptapet-wa.org

WINGS, WHISKERS AND WAGGING TAILS 10a-3p, Redmond Senior Center, pet fair, adoption event. 425-556-2314 or email [email protected]

25TH ANNUAL TUXES AND TAILS Gala Benefit for Seattle Humane Society, 5-9p, Hyatt Regency, Hotel Bellevue WA. www.tuxesandtails.org

THE AVERAGE JOE CAT SHOW! 10a-3p, Spartan Rec Center Shoreline. Benefits Purrfect Pals! See ad this issue! www.averagejoecatshow.org

BARK N BOWL FOR ANIMAL AID AND RESCUE FOUNDATION 3-6p, Hiline Lanes, Burien, $20/person, www.myaarf.org

BARK N BID a Charity Auction for Prison Pet Partnership, 5-9p, Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402. www.prisonpetpartnership.org

11th AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT CIRCLE 2-4p, Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109. [email protected] http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_caregiver_support

SEATTLE TURTLE AND TORTOISE CLUB MEETING 3-4p, Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. www.meetup.com/Seattle-Turtle-and-Tortoise-Club/

14th AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT CIRCLE 7-9p, Seattle Vet Specialists, 11814 115th Ave NE, Kirkland 98034. [email protected] http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_caregiver_support

17th PETPALOOZA AND DOG TROT 8:30a-5p, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St SE, Auburn, WA. See ad this issue!

BARK FOR LIFE, MARYSVILLE 9a-12p, Ashby Field, Marysville, WA. A canine event to stop cancer! For info: [email protected].

PET CPR AND FIRST AID 9a-4p Pierce College, Puyallup, WA. For info: email Annette: [email protected].

STUFF THE TRAILER FOR HOPE FOR HORSES 10a-4p, Bothell Feed Center. https://www.facebook.com/HopeForHorses?fref=nf

DESIGNING DIVAS GARDEN TOUR & FESTIVAL for Concern for Animals, 10a-4p Admission is food for pet food bank. www.PlantasiaGardens.com and www.DandelionGardens.com

PAWS PET SAFETY AWARENESS DAY 11a-2p, PAWS main campus in Lynnwood, 425-787-2500 ext. 801. www.paws.org.

FURRY FACES FOUNDATION ANNUAL PLANT SALE 12p-5p, 3809 46th Avenue SW, Seattle WA. www.furryfacesfoundation.org

COOL CITY PETS 1p, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119. www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/events-and-resources

FENCES FOR FIDO 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY celebrating over 800 Fidos unchained!!! The Castaway in Portland, Ore. Vintage and Swing Jazz by Portland’s Stolen Sweets! Tickets and info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1416501161918453/

18th PET CPR AND FIRST AID 2:15-5:45p, 4222 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA. $57. www.cprseattle.com/pet-cpr

AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT CIRCLE Seattle Group, 2-4p, Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109. Johnnie Woods: 206-250-9720

23rd WORLD TURTLE DAY https://www.facebook.com/WorldTurtleDay

24th SNAP (SPAY AND NEUTER ALL PETS) ANNUAL PLANT SALE 9a, Thurston Animal Services, Martin Way, Lacey, WA. www.spayneuterallpets.org

YARD SALE for Adopt-a-Pet in Shelton. 9a-4p, Adopt-A-Pet Kennels, 940 E. Jensen Rd., Shelton WA. www.adoptapet-wa.org

PUG GALA 11a-4p, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA. Proceeds benefit pug rescue, $10 www.seattlepugs.com

24th & 25th COLT STARTING CHALLENGE USA 12pm-3pm both days, Flying M Stables, Olympia. Tickets: www.coltstartingchallengeusa.com

PET FIRST AID 2-DAY CLASS 8a-4p both days. NWSAM Vashon Island. Register: www.nwsam.com

25th SAFE (SAVE A FORGOTTEN EQUINE) OPEN HOUSE 12p-3p, SAFE Harbor Stables, 16509 164th NE, Woodinville. www.safehorses.org

GOOD KARMA 5K RUN 9:30a, Seward Park, Seattle, WA. Benefits the charity of your choice www.goodkarma5k.com

26th ISSAQUAH ALPS DOG HIKE 10a Easy, 4-6 miles, meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA. Call Tom Pohle 425-481-2341

30th ISSAQUAH ALPS DOG HIKE 10a, Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA. Easy, 4-6 miles. Call Jean Lanz 206-322-0990

31st KARELIAN BEAR DOG 5K RUN Lynnwood, WA. 7:30a-Race Registration, 9a-Run/Walk Begins. http://wdfw.wa.gov/kbd5k/KBD5K_RegistrationFormMC.pdf

CFA GARAGE SALE 8a-4p in the building next to Rick’s Automotive, 3527 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA. www.concernforanimals.org

PET CPR & 1ST AID CLASS (tentatively scheduled) Olympia, WA. For more info, contact Annette at [email protected]

1st BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea pigs too. 12p-4:30p, Dog Daze in Puyallup. Class: “Fun Gardening Ideas w/Bunny!” [email protected]

3rd BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea pigs too. 2-7p Mud Bay, Sumner. Class: “Fun Gardening Ideas w/Bunny!” [email protected].

7th BUNNY SPA DAY! Guinea pigs too. 1-5p, Tacoma Humane Society. www.thehumanesociety.org

K-9 5K RUN/1MILE WALK for Homeward Pet, 10a-1p Emerald City Athletic Club, Monroe, WA. Registration costs benefit Homeward Pet. www.homewardpet.org/events.html

8th FURRY 5K AND PET EXPO 10a, Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118. Seattle Animal Shelter Fundraiser. SEE AD THIS ISSUE! http://www.furry5k.com/

AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT CIRCLE 2p-4p, Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109 [email protected] http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_caregiver_support

SUMMER LOVIN’ AT NORTHWEST CELLARS 2-5p, 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA, Annual Homeward Pet fundraiser! 21 and older. $15 in advance / $20 at the door. Includes wine tasting and appetizers. Dogs welcome! www.homewardpet.org

11th AHELP ANIMAL CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT CIRCLE EASTSIDE 7p, Seattle Veterinary Specialists, 11814 115th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 [email protected] http://ahelpproject.nationbuilder.com/animal_caregiver_support

WASART GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 7-9p, Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133. www.washingtonsart.org or email: [email protected].

14th BARK FOR LIFE EVERETT 10a-1p, Dog Walk Registration: $15 one person w/dog; $25 one person w/ 2 dogs. Benefits American Cancer Society. 425-583-9647 for more info!

20th TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY! www.takeyourdog.com

20th & 21st COLT STARTING CHALLENGE Friday 6p-9p and Saturday 12p-4p, Granite Falls, WA. Contestants compete to gentle and ride horses using Natural Horsemanship methods. Buy tickets online: www.coltstartingchallengeusa.com

21st DACHSHUNDS ON PARADE! 8:30a registration, Ellensburg, WA. For info call: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce at 509-925-3137 or 888-925-2204 www.dachshundsonparade.com

COOL CITY PETS 1p, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA. www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/events-and-resources

22nd FREMONT FAIR SUNDAY IS DOG DAY! Dog Parade at 2p, register next to Waterfront Stage. Benefits COLA, Citizens for Off Leash Areas. www.fremontfair.com/entertainment.html#dogparade

BARK FOR LIFE JUANITA (KIRKLAND) 10a-2p, benefits the American Cancer Society. $25 donation. For information, call 425-760-3841 or email [email protected].

27th AARF 6TH ANNUAL WHINE AND CHEESE and Live Auction, 7-10p, Black Zia Cantina in Burien, See ad this issue! https://www.facebook.com/animalaidandrescuefoundation

28th DOG DAYZ OF SUMMER South Hill Park, Puyallup WA. Benefits Pierce County Parks and Rec! (253) 798-4091

RAISE THE BARN WINETASTING AND AUCTION to benefit Serenity Equine Rescue! 3-7p $25 https://www.facebook.com/raisethebarnserenityequinerescue

CAPITOL HILL PRIDE FESTIVAL Doggie Drag Costume Contest and Parade! 12:30-1p at the Main Stage. $5 donation benefits Seattle Humane Pet Project, Helping Clients with AIDS. www.capitolhillpridefestival.info

HEADS AND TAILS BENEFIT FOR AHELP! Norm’s Eatery and Alehouse Seattle 2p-5p, https://www.facebook.com/AHELPproject

29th BOW WOW MEOW LUAU ADOPTION EVENT 10a-2p, Denny’s Pet World Kirkland. www.pawsitivealliance.org/bow-wow-meow-luau-adoption-event2.html

May 2014

June 2014

Summer Events!


Saturday, May 10th, 2014 10am-3pm

Spartan Recreation Center 202 NE 185th Street

Shoreline, WA

august 22, 23, 24, 25Proceeds Benefit Vashon Youth Programs

VashonSheepdogClassic.com Vashon-Sheepdog-Classic

VASHON SHEEPDOG CLASSIC2014 National Herding Championship

Local Food | Fiber Arts & Demos | Crafts | Kids’ Zone Admission $8 | Misty Isle Farms | Dawn to Dusk

Event tickets & shuttle info at Brown Paper Tickets

Pandora’s BoxFair Isle

Animal Clinic

Photo: Lindsey Wasson / The Seattle Times

Puyallup South Hill Rotary & Puyallup Parks & Recreation present

Hounds on the HillCharity Dog Walk & Street Fair

Saturday, August 239am to 3pmBradley Lake Park Puyallup531 31st Avenue SE

• 2-mile dog walk • Pet-friendly Street Fair • Doggie Dash • Demos • Games • Contests• Prizes!

Proceeds benefit local homeless families & student scholarships

For more details and dog walk registration visit:

www.houndsonthehill.org

Vendors & Sponsors Wanted

253-572-7700 duganfoundation.org

Animal Adoption & Music Festival

August 2, 2014

10am to 3pm • University of Puget Sound, Tacoma

Donated items for sale can be dropped off Thursdays in May from 4p.m. to 6p.m. @ 3527 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia. We do not accept: clothing, TV’s, computer, electronic and workout equipment. Volunteers are needed for the sale, check our website for details!

Sat., May 31st from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

3527 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia Sat., May 31st from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

3527 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia

Concern for Animals 1414 State Ave. NE Olympia, WA 98506 concernforanimals.org

Donated items for sale can be dropped off Thursdays in May from 4p.m. to 6p.m. @ 3527 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia. We do not accept: clothing, TV’s, computer, electronic and workout equipment. Volunteers are needed for the sale, check our website for details!

Concern for Animals 1414 State Ave. NE Olympia, WA 98506 concernforanimals.org

concernforanimals.org

eat, drink, laugh, give.

Saturday, May 17, 2014at the Heritage Room downtown

604 Water Street SW, Olympia, WACocktail hour at 5pm followed by dinner and comedy

from Vince ValenzuelaTickets $40, purchase online at wishesforwhiskers.brownpaper tickets.com

ROOFEST 2014 - Greyhound Spring Fling!

Saturday May 10, 2014 10am - 3pm

Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S. Graham, WA 98338

FREE ADMITTANCE! :: Live Auctions

:: Silent Auctions :: Raffles :: Vendors

:: Food :: Available Dogs

E-Mail: [email protected] 253-927-5043


South Bay Veterinary Hospital

3600 South Bay Road NE Olympia, WA 98506

Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm Sat: 9am-6pm

Sun: 8am-12pm

360-456-7387 www.southbayvet.com

Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital 8919 Martin Way E

Lacey, WA 98516

Mon-Wed: 7am-8pm Thurs-Fri: 7am-6pm

Sat: 9am-3pm

360-459-6556 www.hawksprairieveterinaryhospital.com

Healthy Pets Animal Hospital

2022 East 4th Ave. Olympia, WA 98506

Mon-Fri: 7:30am-6pm Sat: 9am-2pm

360-943-8900

www.healthypetsanimalhospital.com

Steamboat Animal Hospital

6531 Sexton Dr. NW Olympia, WA 98502

Mon-Fri: 7am-8pm Weekends: 9am-6pm

360-866-6101

www.steamboatanimalhospital.com

Pickles has clocked in more than 10,000 hours as a therapy canine – and at almost 11 years of age, the sweet, intuitive Portuguese Water Dog has changed thousands of lives. Pickles, who is part of College Dogs©, shares her home and her work with fellow therapy dog Billie, who just turned 7, and their proud mother, Laurie Hardman. Thanks to canine therapists like Pickles and Billie, college has gone to the dogs – and students couldn’t be happier. Since 2010, College Dogs© has provided a much-needed respite for Seattle-area students suffering from the stresses of tuition, classes, and being far from their families – including their four-legged family members. College Dogs is a unique program that brings certified and registered therapy dog teams to college and university campuses during finals, midterms, and times of crisis. Laurie Hardman, founder of College Dogs, has more than 20 years of experience doing canine therapy visits. For the first 15 years that she worked with therapy dogs, Hardman was with the Delta Society (which is now Pet Partners) and was a pet partner, instructor, evaluator, site assessor, and visiting scholar guide. Her first Portuguese Water Dog, Mandy Lifeboat, was the Delta Society Western U.S. Therapy Animal of the year in 1998.Since 1990, Hardman has visited dozens of sites throughout the greater Puget Sound area. “We’ve visited Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center; Swedish Hospital and Heritage House at the Market from 1990

to 1998; Northwest Hospital from 2002 onward; the Shoreline School District; and, for the past six years, the Special Offender Unit at the Monroe Reformatory,” Hardman explained. In 2013, Hardman became registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. (TDI) and she has begun testing and registering new teams for TDI. Hardman, whose background working with dogs began during her childhood, was one of the original

people involved with “Reading With Rover,” a program that helps children build reading confidence by reading to dogs who love to listen. She began teaching obedience classes in the 1970s for the Washington State Obedience Training Club and also began competing in obedience trials. She continues to be inspired by their therapeutic power and hopes to bring comfort and reassurance to even more students who are struggling with college life. Hardman has a warm, welcoming presence and her enthusiasm for her program and for therapy dogs resonates in her voice. “In 1990, I began showing in conformation and began breeding Portuguese Water Dogs,” Hardman explained. “Three dogs from my first litter, including Pickles, who was handled by me, have shown at Westminster Kennel Club.” Hardman built upon these successes with other programs. “College Dogs was born in 2010 when I was contacted by Anton Zanotto, then director of student services at the University of Washington in the original Lander Hall,” Hardman explained.“He said that students had mentioned something about wanting therapy dogs to come during finals.” The therapy dogs arrive at college campuses in all shapes and sizes: ready to love, soothe, comfort, and reassure. “From fluffy Portuguese

Water Dogs to giant Irish Wolfhounds, the teams visit residence halls, the schools of business, medicine, and law; fraternities and sororities; and various student life activities. We come during mid-term and finals; we came following a student suicide, as well.” The suicide of a 20-year-old student in 2013 traumatized many students – and the dogs seemed to know exactly how to console them. College Dogs has now expanded to multiple colleges and universities throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle Pacific University, Northwest University, the Art Institutes of Seattle, and Cornish College of the Arts. “During these visits, students get to pet the dogs and de-stress. We find many students hang out on the floor with the dogs, and staff will also come and spend time with the dogs.” Simply petting a dog lowers one’s blood pressure and heart rate – and sharing the company of these calming canines has had a dramatic impact on students who seek out their services. During a recent visit, a medical student collapsed to her knees when she saw one of the therapy dogs. “Thank you for coming,” she said breathlessly. “I’ve had this on my calendar for months. We’re way too busy to have our own dogs, but I love them.” A student at another school also found comfort with College Dogs’ therapy dogs. “I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve had a miserable week and I need this,” she stated. After petting the dog for several minutes, she stood up, smiled, and said, “Thank you, I feel so much better now.”College staff also appreciate College Dogs’ amazing teams. Hardman stated: “We get the same response from staff, but in quiet, less obvious responses.” College Dogs currently has six active teams and three or four teams who will be joining from Pet Partners. The teams include Hardman and her Portuguese Water Dogs, Pickles and Billie; Tricia and her Irish Wolfhounds Shawnessey and Donegal; Jessica and her All-American dog, Marley; Raquel and her Labrador retrievers, Pickles and Bungee; Betsy and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Henry; and Carla with her Labrador retriever, Samson. The College Dogs teams are always greeted with excitement and relief – and their departures are marked by gratitude. In the four years since College Dog was born, the program has only increased in popularity and demand. “During the school year, we average between eight to ten visits most months,” Hardman explained. “These visits are 90 minutes, but we’ll likely have to reduce them to 60 minutes each. We’re swamped due to the popularity of the program: depending on the location, whether it’s a residence hall, the school of business, or the school of medicine, we typically have between 50 to 200-plus students on every visit!” Hardman added: “When I started this in 2010, I knew it was going to be good – but I had no idea that it would be like this!”

Would you like to become involved with College Dogs? Visit their website, www.collegedogs.org, or e-mail Laurie Hardman [email protected].

College Has Gone to the Dogs Tracy Campion

Laurie Hardman


Saturday, May 17

10am - 5pm Game Farm Park, 3030 R Street SE

Live Animal Entertainment 150+ Vendors • Petting Zoo

Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championships Pony Rides • Flydog Demos

“Unleashed” Pet Contest Agility Area • Children’s Activities

AND MUCH MORE!

253-931-3043 auburnwa.gov/petpalooza

$18 per person by April 25$23 per person late registration

$25 per person on event-day

T-Shirt included with early registrationFREE goodie bag to first 100!

3K/5KDOG TROT

Lacey

Community MarketPet Day

New vendors welcome!

For people and their pets! Featuring demonstrations, pet services, and contests including longest tail, cutest face, and pet owner look-alike. New vendors welcome!

www.ci.lacey.wa.us/market (360) 491-3214

Saturday, September 13

10am-4pm, Huntamer Park in Lacey

Saturday, July 26th

Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, WA

Raise pledges to benefit homeless animals and join your friends for the

best dog event in the northwest!

www.thehumanesociety.org


Medical Marijuana for Pets?Dr. Lisa Parshley - Olympia Veterinary Cancer Center

binding their target molecule these proteins can cause cells to react to these compounds. Endocannabinoids receptors have been found in the nervous system, on immune cells, and in both female and male reproductive tracts. Already research has proven that endocannabinoids are involved in the autonomic nervous system, memory, stress response, immune system responses, appetite, reproduction, pain, mood, thermoregulation, and metabolism.

Of the over 460 compounds found in the various strains of cannabis, used traditionally for medical therapy, about 80 of these are classified as phytocannabinoids. These are the plant version of the endocannabinoids found in mammalians. Phytocannabinoids are the compounds many feel are the source of both the psychogenic and medicinal effects of cannabis. They are thought to be working by binding to the endocannabinoid receptors found throughout the body. If this is true it could explain all the previously reported medical and psychogenic effects and may point to as of yet undiscovered uses or spur new drug design.

The most psychoactive and one of the medically relevant phytocannabinoid found in cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly known as THC). Other potentially important phytocannabinoids include delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabichromene (CBC) and cannabigerol (CBG). All of these

have less psychogenic effects than THC, but may play as large a role in the overall physiologic impact of cannabis. The most studied phytocannabinoids are THC, CBD, and CBN. It is these three compounds that have been used to produce the currently approved cannabis derived therapeutic products Marinol (Dronabinol), Cesamet (Nabilone), and European Sativex (Nabiximols).

As of 2012 over twenty of cannabis derived phytocannabinoids

were the focus of biomedical research and therapy development. These studies include evaluation of the various native cannabis and synthetic cannabis compounds as anti-inflammatory agents, appetite stimulants, muscle spasms therapy in multiple sclerosis, and possibly as an anticancer therapy. The approved drugs have been labeled for use in intractable nausea and vomiting and in chronic pain. It is expected that other therapeutics will be discovered as research progresses on these compounds, the other compounds found in cannabis, and on the endogenous system implicated.

As encouraging as these new physiologic and therapeutic discoveries appear there are still obstacles to overcome. For example, we have not fully mapped out mechanisms of actions, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics for most of these compounds. We are currently limited to the regulatory approved products and use of whole plant or partial plant therapies. Whole or partial plant therapies, while at times efficacious, are limited by plant to plant variations in active compounds. This variation will reduce reliable efficacy of a product, will cause varied and at times unpredictable side effects, and until we regulate sourcing we will not know the source of the product.

We, the pet family and veterinarian, especially need to remember these deficiencies. If a dog or cat receives a cannabis product currently dosing is based on antidotal information and is solely from human studies. Using another species dosing range could cause dogs or cats to be too close to the toxic dose, or equally as bad, the animal may not be getting enough drug or product to achieve a therapeutic benefit.

In the future, maybe the near future, cannabis will provide us with safe and effective therapies for animals. Until we have done the foot work, and studies necessary to evaluate their effects in animals, I would recommend caution and to speak with your veterinarian prior to using it for your pet.

Every day I may be asked, “Can I use marijuana to help my cat eat” or “will marijuana work against my dog’s pain?” A public dialogue about marijuana has been building in the last 10 years as state after state has passed medical marijuana laws. In the last two years alone our state, and Colorado, have further amplified this deliberation by legalizing marijuana. Essentially we are now in the midst of a very active debate on the moral and legal concerns surrounding marijuana. So, it’s no wonder veterinarians are getting these enquiries.

This very public conversation is certain to impact animals both negatively and positively. Some of the impact will come from the increased recreational use of marijuana by humans (unintended toxicities). The rest of the impact comes from the continual biomedical research and drug design that has spun off the Cannabis plant (medical uses). My first recommendation that we all realize that public opinion about marijuana is changing, what was not acceptable a decade ago is now becoming less evil. Next, it should be understood that there is a plethora of marijuana information and misinformation available to anyone with a web connection, a radio, or Television.

Marijuana or cannabis is derived from a plant called Cannabis. Different subspecies or strains are found throughout the world. Each subspecies has differing properties and effects on the body when inhaled or ingested. Some strains have almost no obvious psychogenic effects, whereas, others have been almost exclusively used in the illicit or therapeutic drug trade. The non-psychogenic strains have been used for centuries to produce fiber (hemp) for clothes and ropes. Some of the strains best known for their psychogenic effects have also been those used for centuries to treat a variety of maladies from nausea to pain to inflammation.

As far back as 2700 BC use of marijuana or cannabis has been considered medicinal. The first recorded reference to marijuana as a medical therapy was in an ancient Chinese medical book written by Emperor Shen-Nung, a trained pharmacist. In this Chinese medical book cannabis is mentioned as a good therapy for constipation, gout, rheumatism, and absent-mindedness. In later writings from Egypt, in the Eber Papyrus (1500 BC) medical treaties, cannabis is listed as a remedy for pain from hemorrhoids. During this same time period in India cannabis was often used for gastrointestinal upset, pain of childbirth, for general pain, insomnia, and headaches.

Writings from ancient Greece highlight yet another use of cannabis; its seeds were used to expel tapeworms. More recently in medieval times Arabic physicians used cannabis for diuresis, vomiting, pain, inflammation, and seizures. Cannabis as a medical therapy first came to western world in 1841 when Dr. O’Shaughnessy (the father of IV fluids) introduced it as an effective therapeutic agent against the symptoms of tetanus and pain. Modern day medicinal use of cannabis has been described, among other things, for chemotherapy and cancer induced nausea and vomiting and for chronic pain. Marijuana or cannabis therapy is certainly not new, what is new is all the rational drug design research that has been spinning off this very ancient therapy.

Over the last decade the search for how and why the cannabis plant works in the body, both good and bad, has led to the discovery of the endogenous cannabinoid system. This is a system that is proposed to be found in all mammals and is consider a part of normal physiology. It is a group of neuromodulatory lipids derived from the arachidonate molecule. These compounds are part of the family of eicosanoids. As you will remember this is a family of molecules produced from Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and have such family members as prostaglandin, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.

To date at least two endocannabinoid compounds have been described; anandamide (N-arachidonoylethanolamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG). At least two receptors for endocannabinoids, CB1 and CB2, have been discovered. Remember that receptors are proteins located on the surface of cells. By

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ONLY presentation of its kind I’ve ever seen and I can’t say enough good things about it!It leads you in a 5-10 min long fully body exam of your cat or dog that includes everything (Snout, head, gums and teeth, neck, chest, the layperson pet owner needs to know about their animal. The emphasis is on keeping the exam slow and gentle, getting your pet gradually used to being touched. Having had several rescue pets myself that were spooked by touching, this information and approach is preventative health care at its best. “Start Positive, Stay Positive, End Positive” is the motto for this educational portion.You need a WiFi connection to download either of these Apps. If you are having problems, just ask any child over the age of 4 to help you!

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We probably all have that old image in our minds about a fireman climbing a ladder to rescue an elderly lady’s kitty. To be honest, I had no idea this was a real problem! I had filed “cat in a tree” under “old wives’ tale” in my mind. In reality, it’s a more common problem than I had realized, and calling the fire department is not going to help Fluffy!

There are many reasons a cat might become stuck in a tree. Anything from being chased by a dog, hearing a frightening noise, or even just a love of climbing. If a cat is trying to escape something, they can easily go much higher than they should out of fear. Enter, Canopy Cat Rescue! Tom Otto and Shaun Sears are certified arborists, and have been climbing trees for years. Their business, Canopy Conservation LLC, is available for all your tree needs, ie consultation, risk assessment, pruning and even wildlife camera installation. It wasn’t long before they were getting calls for “cat in a tree” rescues.

Soon they were added to the online registry started by Dan Kraus. http://www2.catinatreerescue.com can help put you in contact with an experienced climber in your area, should the need arise!

Tom and Shaun were getting so many cat rescue calls that they decided to start Canopy Cat Rescue. Tom covers South Sound areas, and Shaun answers calls from North Sound areas. There are times where they are doing as many as three rescues a day!

I know you must be as curious as I was, how do these rescues go down? CCR recommends giving your cat a few hours to see if they can get down on their own. If they are truly stuck, and don’t come for mealtime, it’s time to climb! First the guys will get some background information on your cat. They need to know about your cat’s personality, so they know how to approach him or her. They want to be very careful how they attempt the rescue, for a cat to jump or fall from such a height would be devastating.

“We take into account whether or not the cat is feral, super friendly, or somewhere in between. Sometimes we can tell a lot just listening to their meow. Some sounds seem to say ‘help me please!’ while others say ‘stay away from me, I’m scared’,” Tom explained.

Every situation is different, every cat is different, so they are able to assess the situation and proceed accordingly.

When preparing to climb up to a cat, they usually will throw a weighted line up into the tree as high as possible to pull up their climbing line. CCR will always try to do this on the opposite side of the tree to avoid terrifying the cat any further. They always use safety harnesses, and climb slowly up, talking softly to the cat.

“A lot of times it seems like they know we are coming up to help. There is nothing quite like when you reach a relieved cat and they let go of the tree and cling to you purring so loud! It depends on how the cat acts when we reach them whether we carry them in our jacket or place them into a soft bag for the climb down. We have to take the individual situation and their safety into account,” Shaun explains. Seanna J. recently found a cat stuck in a maple tree:“It was a dark night and it was pouring. I heard a cat yowling for help. I determined the cat was high up in a big leaf maple. I first tried leaving out stinky fish and calling the cat. No luck. I called my friend Janis and she recommended that I look at the resources on the MEOW website.

I left messages at all the arborists listed, but when I got to Canopy Cat, a live person answered. He said he could be at my house in 45 minutes as he lived in North Bend. I apologized, but he was upbeat and said he’d be right there. Little did I know that he was going to be missing a Seahawks game, which is one of his “sacred” times! Anyway, he arrived and set to work.

He had that cat down within 15 minutes. First, he draped a rope over a branch, then he attached a stronger rope. Before I knew it, he was next to the cat in the tree and was taking selfies with the cat. My husband and I just stayed out of the way. Shaun tucked that cat into a bag and climbed quickly down. It was amazing. And all he asked for was a donation.”--Seanna

CCR says that their average climb is from 30-35 feet, but they have had cats as high as 135 feet in the air! Tom and Shaun would like to caution everyone NOT to attempt a tree rescue on their own. Without training and harness equipment, you are quite seriously putting your life at risk.

Here are some helpful do’s and don’ts from the guys at CCR

Do:If your cat is missing, remember to look up. They won’t always meow to let you know where they are so use a flashlight to search the trees, the light will reflect in their eyes.

Keep their claws trimmed. This can help limit the height they can reach in a climb. Don’t ever have their claws removed, this can be very dangerous for a cat in the outdoors.

Put plastic around tree trunks. If you have a repeat offender, sometimes it can help to wrap the tree high enough that they can’t get enough foothold to climb.

Don’t: Don’t try to climb yourself, leave this to the professionals!

Is your cat stuck on a power pole? We can’t help, call the power company right away.

Don’t call the fire department, contrary to popular belief, they aren’t able to help in this situation.

Don’t wait to call, the sooner you call us, the better.

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Shaun warms up “Stash” in his jacket before climbing down out of a cedar tree

Want one of these awesome shirts? CCR works for donations only, help them out by donating on their website www.canopycatrescue.com! Every donation of $35 or more gets to rock this cool t-shirt!

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“We used to charge an average of $150 per call, which barely covers our time and fuel, but we decided to make our cat rescue services donation only. Neither of us could stand the thought of a cat suffering or dying up in a tree, just because their owner couldn’t afford our fee. That just wasn’t something we could live with.”


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Renowned horse trainer Russell Beatty is traveling the country to present the Colt Starting Challenge USA. His goal is to promote Natural Horsemanship methods, and local trainers. What’s the best part? He is coming to Olympia! Come out and witness the competition on Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th from 12pm-3pm at the Flying M Stables!

Everyone loves watching a great horse trainer perform their talents. It can be exciting and mesmerizing, seeing them subdue and gentle a contrary horse. Russell and the 3 Contestants have many years of Colt Starting under their belts, and are willing to show the audience their skills. The Contestants enjoy showing folks how each one of them start a horse using Natural Horsemanship methods. As a spectator, you can see just how impressive Natural Horsemanship methods are, as these trainers are able to get on and ride these horses unusually fast. This method of horse training uses the natural instincts of the horse. Trainers use pressure and release, body language, and other cues to communicate with the horse they have drawn. The trainers each wear a microphone and take turns talking to the

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After the competitors draw the horse they will work with, they have 2 hours to work with them in front of the audience on Saturday, and 1.5 hours to work with them on Sunday. Then they ride their horse through an obstacle course. The judge’s decide, and a buckle is awarded! In December 2014 there will be a National Finals to be held at the NFR Fan Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada for the top 8 trainers.

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December 26, Thursday 1805“The flees are so troublesome that I have slept but little for 2 night past and we have regulary to kill them out of our blankets everyday for several past.”(Sic)“Wow”, Sandy thought, “even William Clark mentions fleas in the Pacific Northwest in his journal.”

After reading about Christmas in 1805 Sandy decided she had better ask Dr. Mark about parasites and their prevention at Boots’ next appointment.

A few days later Sandy and Boots were seeing Dr. Mark for Boots’ wellness exam. “Hard to believe he is two years old. He still acts just like a kitten most of the time.” Sandy said.

While Dr. Mark was doing Boots’ exam he asked, “Do you have any questions?”

“As a matter of fact I have some questions about parasites, especially fleas. I have been reading Lewis and Clark’s journals and they have an entry back in 1805 about fleas. Do we still have problems here in the Northwest?” Sandy asked.

“Yes. “ Dr. Mark replied, “We have a prime climate for fleas. They never go away like they seem to do in other parts of the country. We do not have cold enough weather. You see, fleas love our moist temperate climate.”

“I have never seen any on Boots.” Sandy said.

Dr. Mark continued his exam while talking to Sandy. Just as

Sandy commented on not having seen any fleas on Boots Dr. Mark showed Sandy the flea comb he was using.

“Do you see these black looking specks?“ Dr. Mark asked.

“Yes, what are they?” Sandy asked.

“Well, this is flea feces.” Dr. Mark Replied. Fleas eat blood so their feces are composed of blood. If you really want proof that these are from fleas drop a bit of water on them. If the speck turns red you have fleas. The red is blood.” Dr. Mark got some water and demonstrated to Sandy what he was talking about.

“Oh, gross.” Sandy exclaimed.

“Fleas are only on our pets for a meal. Once they have eaten, the female will then lay her eggs. She will lay approximately fifty or so at a time. These eggs fall into the environment

and in a few days hatch. They are really tiny as you can imagine.” Dr. Mark continued.

“Then what happens?” Sandy asked.

“The eggs hatch and the larva being light sensitive wiggle to a dark place to spin into a cocoon. These cocoons are located in places such as under furniture legs or along walls where they meet the floor. Cracks and crevices’ are also favorite places. The cocoons are so small that they are very hard to see. They are about the size of a pin head. They are also very sticky and are impossible to vacuum up.” Dr. Mark continued.

“Then how do we get rid of them?” Sandy asked.

“The bad thing is we can get rid of most of the adult fleas and

larva but once the cocoon is spun there is not a lot we can do. The flea remains in the cocoon state until conditions are just right. This can be anywhere from months to several years before the hatch occurs.” Dr. Mark said.

“How does the flea know it is time to hatch?” Sandy asked.

“Well, when the humidity and temperatures are just right the flea hatches. I have had clients come in and complain that they just moved into a new apartment and their pet is covered with fleas. This is usually because the owner of the house or apartment has just shampooed the carpet and the steam has caused the humidity to rise. Then someone moves in and the rooms heat up. Bingo. The flea’s cocoons wake up and hatch and start looking for food,“ Dr. Mark replied. “It is a perfect storm.”

“I have never seen fleas on Boots. How could he have gotten them?” Sandy asked.

“Chances are they hitchhiked on your pants from the yard or a friend’s home that you visited. The good news is Boots will be easy to treat.” Dr. Mark said.

“Where do I start?” Sandy asked

“First we will start with a topical flea treatment on Boots. If he were covered we would also need to treat the environment. I would recommend a premise spray with a growth regulator in it. The growth regulator will control flea reproduction. Premise spray works better then flea bombs as you can control where the spray goes and not have to move out for a day. Usually three to four applications applied to dark areas is all it takes.” Dr. Mark told Sandy.

“Should I continue the topical treatment?” Sandy asked.

“Yes, here in the Northwest monthly treatment is best.” Dr. Mark said.

“What about organic treatments? Sandy asked.

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“Organic? Well, usually most organics do not work successfully. Some work by destroying the exoskeleton of the flea or other insects. Once this happens the fleas are unable to survive. The fleas that do live go on to reproduce.“ Dr. Mark continued. “It probably doesn’t hurt to use the powder but it can damage your lungs and your pets if you inhale it,” Dr. Mark added.

Dr. Mark continued, “Some of our newer prescription products also help control other parasites, such as ear mites, heartworm and some of the internal worms. Fleas can also carry tapeworm eggs, so when Boots grooms himself or if he were to eat a mouse with fleas, chances are he will get a tapeworm. Sometimes, you will see small white segment that look like a grain of rice when dry. These are the visible signs of tapeworm. They are usually seen near the rectum or in the feces. So let’s set Boots up with some tape worm medication just in case.

If Boots had a lot of fleas, like fifty or more crawling all over him we would want to check his blood levels to make sure there is no flea anemia. If he did have anemia we might have had to do a blood transfusion,” Dr. Mark said.

At the reception desk, Sandy picked up worm medication, vaccine history, rabies certificate and a package of flea medication. Sandy paid for the visit and headed home.

Later that evening Sandy picked up the Lewis and Clark Journals and started reading where she had last left off,

“Sure glad we live now instead of back in 1805,” Sandy said to Boots. “Just think of how miserable we would be without flea control.”

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In this final part of our series on Three Secrets to Healthy Hooves we will explore one of the final, often forgotten components of hoof care – the horse’s diet.

As you now know from the previous articles in this series, there are many factors that can influence the development of the hoof. Another important factor to consider is the horse’s diet. Proper nutrition is an important step in ensuring hoof growth and integrity. Nutritional influences include many things; energy intake, vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acid intake to name a few. When faced with bad hooves, it pays to look at your horse’s feed program and their total nutritional intake.You Are What You Eat

What your horse eats has a significant effect on the hooves that he grows. A horse in the wild will likely never come across a field of irrigated, fertilized alfalfa, sweet orchard grass or bags of processed grains. What they eat is a large variety of unimproved forages ranging from grasses and wild grains to what we would consider weeds and dirt (which contains necessary minerals).

What this mean in terms of feeding a domestic horse is relatively simple - the more unnatural stuff that you can remove from your horse’s diet, the better.

A horse that has had a poor diet or that is missing critical nutritional requirements will need to utilize all their vitamins, minerals and proteins that they are getting to sustain or make up basic energy needs for maintenance or growth. A simple way to think about this is to consider how when we get when we are extremely cold. Our body naturally keeps our heat in the core to sustain our organ temperatures; hence our extremities don’t get their normal blood flow and get cold. A horse that is growing or being worked and that is not receiving the nutrition that it needs, will utilize the nutrients where they are most needed and rob other areas of the nutrients that they need to thrive as well.

In contrast, while many horse owners want their horses to look well fed, a horse that is being fed an overly rich diet is in danger of hoof and health issues as well. An overly rich diet fed to a horse can lead to obesity. Obesity may cause the horse to suffer from endocrine problems, insulin resistance, laminitis, and connective tissue stress due to the added weight.

In more cases than not, the greatest response one can achieve in terms of promoting hoof wall growth, integrity of the hoof tissues and maintaining structural integrity of the foot comes from a well-balanced diet that meets the horse’s requirements for all nutrients. Evaluate Nutrition

In evaluating a feeding program there are many things to consider, like energy intake, protein, minerals, vitamins, and even amino acids. Remember that the health of the hoof is an extension of health of the horse and that if nutritional deficiencies compromise horse health in general, then the health of the hoof is going to be negatively impacted, as well.

Unfortunately, nutrition can be a tricky business, as a feeding program feeds the whole horse. Trying to divert a given group of nutrients to the hoof is just not possible and an imbalance of nutrients in the horse’s diet will create more problems than it will cure. Adding a particular mineral or vitamin to help a hoof problem will mean that the additional ingredient will affect every system of the horse to which it is carried by the blood’s circulation. However, adding a hoof supplement to a diet is one of several steps to take to start a horse on the road to better hooves. Supplemental Hoof Power

Many nutritionists encourage the use of supplements for a horse that has poor hoof growth. However, choosing a supplement can be a challenge as evidence is anecdotal when it comes to which supplements will help which horse. Some horses respond to different mixtures, and the actual effect of the supplement is usually impossible to separate from changes in environment and management, topical applications, and alterations in trimming and shoeing. However, leaving out nutrition from a horse’s hoof-recovery program would be omitting a key part of the equation.

Many nutritionists recommend supplements varying from zinc, copper and biotin to calcium and protein (which include amino acids). However, like any program it is important that you look at all the supplements your horse may be getting along with his diet to be sure the nutrients are in balance. For example, a horse living and eating on pasture may not need the same supplements that a horse living on grass hay may need.

The bottom line - for the best hoof growth and healthy hooves, provide your horse with adequate movement, maintain their environment and feed your horse a good diet, supplementing only if needed. As with all equine-related concerns, work closely with your veterinarian, hoof care provider and/or equine nutritionist to achieve optimum hoof and overall horse health.

Jennifer Warmke is a freelance writer, author, and web designer that has worked in various capacities in the animal field for several years. She writes for many publications and her portfolio includes feature articles, marketing collateral, press releases, web content and websites. She is an avid trail rider with a focus on dressage and horsemanship and currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. For more information visit her website at www.JenniferWarmke.com.

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As the world turns there is shocking evidence about the slippery state that holds our society together. People’s mental and physical health are suffering. There is an overall lack of self-control. People are allegedly “connected” more through technology and the internet but have less real relationships with those around them.

Instant Gratification seems to be the order of the day and this creates major problems in our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual states of mind that have not been designed to keep these insane break-neck paces that are so common to our society, our work and our family lives. As time keeps on, “slippin’ slippin’ slippin’ into the future” much of mankind and our society is also slippin’ southward in regard to our moral compass, ethics, common courtesy and manners, and overall goodwill and kindness. In fact, crime and danger are common place in cities and suburban neighborhoods across the country and the planet. We hear about crime or see it every day on the internet, on the news, in the paper, or from a neighbor.

My family has been affected by it over the years. I remember many years ago we had a vehicle stolen right outside our house! This Christmas season a package was stolen right off our front porch, which means the low-life had to come through our metal gate and walk through our front yard and up onto our porch to steal it, and we live in a “good” neighborhood!

I hate to break it to you, folks, but there are real bad guys that exist and prey on the weak, the unprepared, the innocent and sometimes just random people or homes.

Enter the dog. “Cave Canem” is Latin for Beware of Dog. Below is the picture of a 2000 year old Roman floor mosaic from a house in Pompeii, Italy. I love this sign! And love the fact that dogs have been guarding us for years.

There are several of these signs found in Italy from ancient times.

Dogs are very well known for their fantastic devotion to guarding our home and hearth. As highly intelligent animals many dogs have excellent situational awareness and stay very in tune to their environment and to the family/pack they belong to. Dogs can smell much better than us, hear much better than us, see movement (especially in low light) much better than us, bark much louder than us, run much quicker than us, and bite much harder than us!

And we all know dogs are more faithful and devoted than most humans. The name “Fido” comes from “Fidelis” meaning, “I am faithful” in Latin. If there’s someone you want in your corner when there is a burglar prowling around your home or a weirdo approaching your wife and kids at the park it isn’t your goldfish. It’s your dog. As animals that are highly in tune to their senses there are a multitude of documented cases where dogs have protected and saved their owners or their owner’s property time and time again. Many dogs almost seem to have a sixth sense about these types of things.

There is a great article on Eriesense.com called, “Are you inviting burglars into your home?” It is worth a quick read. They interview former burglars and they give great tips on how you can burglar proof your house. The best tip, and admittedly so by the former burglars: get a dog! The former burglar is quoted saying, “The single most effective thing you can do is get a dog.” I agree wholeheartedly.

In Stanley Coren’s excellent book, The Intelligence of Dogs, he notes that, “It is highly likely that the first specific behavioral characteristic that humans selected in dogs was the tendency to bark. In the wild, adult wolves do not bark very much, although wolf pups may be quite vocal. The first domestication of dogs probably involved the adoption of wolf cubs, and those that proved themselves to be good watchdogs by barking and making noise at any disturbance were more likely to be kept and bred by their owners.”

In the book Rise of the Dutch Republic, John Lathrop Motley writes about the daring escape of William of Orange. “But for the little dog’s watchfulness, William of Orange, upon whose shoulders the whole weight of his country’s fortunes depended, would have been led within a week to an ignominious death. To his dying day the Prince ever afterwards kept a dog of the same race in his bed-chamber. In statues of the Prince a little dog is frequently sculpted at his feet.”

Because his little dog barked furiously he saved William from an exceptionally well planned surprise night attack during the Dutch war of independence in 1572. When all his others guards and soldiers failed, William’s dog did not.

Here is a shortened list (from Coren’s book) of some of the best dogs for watchdog barking. These breeds will readily bark.

1. Rottweiler

2. German Shepherd

3. Scottish terrier

4. West Highland white terrier

5. Miniature schnauzer

6. Yorkshire terrier

7. Cairn terrier

8. Chihuahua

Here is the shortened list for some of the most effective Guard dogs (barking and actual guarding!)

1. Bullmastiff

2. Doberman pinscher

3. Rottweiler

4. Komondor

5. Puli

6. Giant schnauzer

7. German shepherd

8. Rhodesian ridgeback

Proceed with caution if you select one of these effective guarding breeds or if you attempt to bring the guarding side out of your dog. Most protection trainers would tell you bringing that side out is pretty easy. Calming and calling the dog off is the harder part!

Enjoy your dogs, learn to be more aware of your surroundings like your dogs are, and be thankful they are there as an ever present companion and watchdog for your family and your home. Be safe out there!

For more interesting articles written by Garrett Stevens go to www.thecaninecalmer.wordpress.com or if you need help with dog training, behavior modification, dog whispering, natural calming techniques or to purchase my fantastic hand-made training collars go to www.gstevensdogtrainer.com or search Alpha and Omega Dog Training.

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2 carrots, grated1/2 cup pumpkin (if using canned pumpkin, do not use pie mix variety as it contains sugar)

2 zucchini, grated1/2 cup oatmeal

2 cups brown rice5 cups water*

* 5 cups vegetable, chicken or beef stock may be used instead of bouillon cubes *Brown the meat in the oil, then add the liver and brown very lightly. Lower the heat and simmer.

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