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DOG TALKApril 2012

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SERVICE DOG EYE EXAMSThese eye exams are also available for search dogs....

Service Dog Eye Exams

Working Canine Critical Care Clinic

Kudos to...

US&R Calendar

In memory of...Charlie

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2012 Working Canine Critical Care Clinic

Cost: $150 (Course is limited to 20 working spots)

Dates: September 22 & 23 Location: Calamityville

506 E. Xenia Dr. Fairborn, Ohio 45324

This is a hands-on two day course

• Students are responsible for care and clean-up of their K9 and will keep them on lead at all times.

• Hotel Accomodations: Baymont Inn and Suites, Wright Patterson AFB 730 East Xenia Drive Fairborn, OH 45324 937-754-9109

K9 partners are welcome; $80 per night per double room. Reference Room Block: Calamityville

• Spots are limited. Interested persons should complete the registration form and e-mail it to: info@ohiodisastersearchdogs.org A follow up email will confirm your registration with instructions on where to mail payment.

Please direct any questions to: Athena Haus @ 937-604-9725 or athena@k9karma.org

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WORKING CANINE CRITICAL CARE CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________ AGENCY: ____________________________________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY: ____________________ STATE: __________________ ZIP CODE: _______________ CONTACT # (PRIMARY): ______________________ (SECONDARY): _________________ E-MAIL: _____________________________________________________________________ SPECIALTY & EXPERIENCE: I WILL BE BRINGING MY K9 PARTNER TO THE COURSE?

YES ! NO ! IF YES PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING:

K9 NAME: _________________________________ BREED: _________________________ DISCIPLINES:________________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATIONS:____________________________________________________________

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KUDOS TO....DOGTALK is pleased to announce that the following Canine Search Teams have recently gained certification (or re-certification) as FEMA US&R Canine Search Specialists.

HANDLER CANINE TASKFORCE

Julie Padelford Lilly-Belle FL-TF2

Roger Picard Cinder FL-TF2

Anthony Jacobs Storm NY-TF1

Deborah Burnett Chipper TN-TF1

Sue McManus Ben TN-TF1

Heather Wilkinson Sarge TN-TF1

James Spence Louie TN-TF1

Darrell Wilkerson Zap TN-TF1

Christine Harrison Aleko VA-TF1

Erin Venable Pic MO-TF1

Lynn Ballard Daisy MO-TF1

Elaine Smith Chico VA-TF2

Gary Hay Eddie IN-TF1

Kathy Petrere Chick IN-TF1

Anne Dottore Ranger IN-TF1

Bill Monohan Hunter CA-TF2

Dennis Clark Rugby CA-TF2

Andrew Olvera Stetson CA-TF2

3 Feb 2012

Search Site A Full Access

X – Start (Briefing area) North >>>

Number of victims placed: 3

Number of distractions placed: 0

Type of distractions: NA Wind: From near nothing to light and variable Approximate square footage of pile: 8,300

Average approximate height of pile: 8’

Type of rubble material: concrete, steel

Evaluation Staff:

Lead Evaluator: Bob Deeds

Evaluator # 2: Garrett Dyer

Evaluator # 3: Scott Mateyaschuk

Safety: Greg Strickland

4 Feb 2012

Search Site B Limited Access

X – Start North /\

Number of victims placed: 2 Number of distractions placed: 2

Type of distractions: Food/Clothes Wind: From near nothing to light and variable

Approximate square footage of pile: 7,000 Average approximate height of pile: 12’

Type of rubble material: concrete tubes, slabs

Evaluation Staff:

Lead Evaluator: Sonja Heritage

Evaluator # 2: John Gilkey

Evaluator # 3: Karen Meadows

Safety: Scott Mullins

FEBRUARY 2012Miami,Florida

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HANDLER CANINE TASKFORCE

Carol Carlucci Sonny CA-TF6

Sally Timms Echo CA-TF6

John Redd Nash NV-TF1

Margaret Stewart Bo CA-TF1

Justin Evans Blackjack NV-TF1

David Vershal Jack NV-TF6

Mark Lepino Baylee NV-TF1

Patrick Cox Cooper WA-TF1

Peter Gross Angus CA-TF3

Chuck Wong Kino CA-TF4

Kyle Thomas Leila CA-TF7

Steve Swaney Tank CA-TF8

Shawn Kelly Dually AZ-TF1

Dana Medlin Hoss AZ-TF1

FEBRUARY 2012Mira Loma, CA

3 Jan 2012

Search Site A Full Access

Number of victims placed: 3 Number of distractions placed: 1

Type of distractions: Live Chicken

Approximate square footage of pile: 8500 Average approximate height of pile: 18ft

Type of rubble material: Mixed medium of concrete and blacktop

Evaluation Staff:

Lead Evaluator: Sharon Gattas

Evaluator # 2: Gail McCarthy

Evaluator # 3: Jackie McCarty

Safety: John Thomas

4 Jan 2012

Search Site B Limited Access

Number of victims placed: 3 Number of distractions placed: 1

Type of distractions: Food and Clothing

Approximate square footage of pile: 12000 Average approximate height of pile: 35 ft

Type of rubble material: Mixed medium of concrete and blacktop

Evaluation Staff:

Lead Evaluator: Deresa Teller

Evaluator # 2: Steve Dolezal

Evaluator # 3: Bryan Morgan

Safety: David Tagliani

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4 March 2012

Search Site B – Full Access Pile

Number of victims placed: Three Number of distractions placed: One

Type of distractions: Food

Approximate square footage of pile: Average approximate height of pile: Eight feet

Type of rubble material: Concrete and wood Evaluation Staff:

Lead Evaluator: Bob Sessions

Evaluator # 2: Lee Prentiss

Evaluator # 3: Rich Grant

Safety: Mark Anderson

SOME PHOTOS FROM CP, MARCH, FLORIDA

3 March 2012

Search Site A – Limited Access Pile

Number of victims placed: Three Number of distractions placed: One

Type of distractions: Clothes

Approximate square footage of pile: Average approximate height of pile: 6 feet

Type of rubble material: Concrete Evaluation Staff:

Lead Evaluator: Teresa MacPherson

Evaluator # 2: Nate Bogenschutz

Evaluator # 3: Billy Monahan

Safety: Mark Anderson

Please forward any news, scheduled events, letters to the editor, or other info you want disseminated via DOGTALK, the underground canine newsletter to Anne McCurdy: amccurdy@iuhealth.org

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USAR VET GROUP There has been an on-going investigation into the cause of illness in dogs associated with feeding them chicken jerky treats produced in China. Other foods may be involved. Signs and symptoms include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea, sometimes with blood, increased water consumption and/or increased urination. These may occur within hours of feeding the contaminated food. Be aware that not all packaging labels include where the product was produced. Some labels indicate the packaging or distribution location as the US, but the product originated from China. Without a specific production location, assume China or another unknown location to be the source and avoid feeding to your dog. For more information and to report a problem the FDA link is:http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm280586.htm