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PUBLISHER/EDITORCasey Dean

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKendra Hartmann

Sindi SomersMartin Jones WestlinNicole Sours Larson

GUEST WRITERSDr. Ann Middleton

Claire Yezbak FaddenJudith PierceK.R. Johnson

Nichole Shell MacDowellDr. Stefanie Schwartz

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Famed comedian and characteractor Tim Conway, formerly oftelevision's The Carol Burnett

Show, six-time Emmy Award winnerand beloved by three generations offans, is also a dog owner—and amidhis background, he's got a unique waywith animal stories. Pet expert ArdenMoore recently launched into one of'em on her international radio showwhen she breezily asked the entertainerthe name of his pooch.

“I don't know,” Conway said. “I'venever talked to him. He doesn't say aword. We keep saying 'What is yourname,' and he just looks at us.”

When Moore reminded Conway thatmost dogs think their name is No, herguest had a ready reply. “We've neversaid 'no' to him,” he deadpanned,“because he has his own teeth.”

Turns out the dog's name is Leo, a bi-chon frise and, according to Conway,the cutest thing on four legs. It's truethat bichons are absolutely adorableanimals—but in seriousness, Moore ison to something when she jokes aboutthe No part. The command is leg-endary in the dog owner's glossary ofterms, and too often, she said, it'sthrown around without a lot ofthought to its effect on its target.

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ArdenMoore wants you andyour pet to laugh, love and learn

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Arden, Chipper and Cleo

Arden and Murphy

“Oh Behave,” the Oceanside resident'sweekly radio show (carried by PetLife-Radio, the world’s leading pet podcastnetwork) is only one entry in a litany ofefforts in this behalf—she's written morethan 20 books on pet behavior; is a fre-quent guest on the likes of Today, CNN,Fox News Channel and Martha StewartLiving; travels the continent helpingmillions understand their pets; editsseveral pet-centric publications; and isa certified pet first aid, CPR and safetyinstructor with Pet Tech, the internationalfirm based in Carlsbad.

Pet Tech holds instructor trainingclasses in first aid, dental care, caringfor the older animal and techniques toapply before seeking emergency vetcare. Moore instructs throughout theWest Coast, but focuses her teaching inSan Diego County and Coachella Valley.Pet Tech even offers an app that containsyour pet's health information. For moreon Pet Tech, go to pettech.net.

Moore shares her home with her“furry fab four” plus one—two dogs,two cats and, according to her website,“an overworked vacuum cleaner.” Andjust as her joy lay deep in the animalkingdom, she understands our profoundresponsibility to and within it. To Con-way, Leo's a super dog and a loyal com-panion. To Moore, he's a fellow traveler,an indispensable link in her quest “tohelp people laugh, love and learn abouttheir pets” and to help the pet do thesame with you.

“Zeki,” Moore said of her TurkishVan mix cat, “should be the angriest

animal on the planet and shouldn't likeanybody” amid a life of abuse (whichincluded a brutal knife attack). “Buthere she is, going up to people, so goodwith other cats and dogs. She's a totallyspunky personality. She goes out inpublic with me, and she just wants tolove you and get to know you and whoyou are.” There's an invaluable lessonfor humans in there, Moore said, aboutsecond chances and self-empowerment,as was evident at SuperZoo, a major pettrade show in Las Vegas. Zeki, ofcourse, was the hit of the day, evenscoring an autographed baseball byHall of Fame pitcher Orel Hershiserand tolerating a butt sniff from Tillman,the famous skateboard-riding Bulldog.

Most recently, Zeki and Moorewere seen at last month's San DiegoPet Expo, with Zeki acting as a visualaccompaniment in a first aid demon-stration—without so much as a hiss ora nasty glare, Zeki let Moore apply ahead hood that works as a safety muzzle.

The rest of the family includes Chipper,Moore's golden retriever-Husky mixnamed for Moore's love of golf; Cleo, a

miniature breed of poodle and Bassethound and an avid surfer (Moore andChipper are members of SoCal Surf Dogs,a group of dog owners who hang ten withtheir pets aboard); and Murphy, a mollycat that likes to cackle at birds. All arefemales, and all have escaped the meanstreets in one way or another, thanks toMoore, whose early life in her hometownof Crown Point, Ind. included teachingher cat Corky to swim but certainly car-ried no hint of a career involving animals.

An education at Purdue Universityand newspaper gigs in Indiana andFlorida would keep her out of the typicaloffice environment for more than 20years; one stint as an investigativereporter found her working a few desksaway from John Grogan, author of thedebut bestseller Marley & Me: Life andLove with the World's Worst Dog. Gro-gan wrote the foreword in Moore’sbest-selling book, The Dog BehaviorAnswer Book. An excerpt reads: “HadI followed Arden’s wise advice in thisbook, Marley might have been so good


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Enter Moore, a tireless advocate for pets,pet owners and the veryspecial bond between both.

Arden Moore, known asAmerica's Pet Edu-tainer,happily wears many "col-lars" in the pet world: radioshow host, magazine ed-itor, pet first aid certified in-structor, author, behavioristand media consultant. Asfounder of Four LeggedLife, she travels all overNorth America to help mil-lions better understandwhy cats and dogs do whatthey do. Her "Oh Behave"show on Pet Life Radio is a3-time finalist in the Inter-national Podcast Awardsand draws more than750,000-plus listeners eachmonth.

Arden interviewing Zeki

“People with pets feel better when they know that their pet’s groomer, dog walker, traineror other pet professional has been trained in first aid and knows what to do in a petemergency when minutes count,” said Moore. “I am making it my mission to train petprofessionals in San Diego County to make this a safer place for our pets.”

Pet Tech Certified instructor Arden Moore relies on her creative, hands-on teaching style and petbehavioral knowledge in her classes that cover pet first aid, CPR, safety and wellness. For starters, sheoften solicits the aid of her dog Chipper and cat Zeki who patiently permit students to practice someof their new-found skills on them. And, she can customize classes to meet the specific needs of herstudents, offering classes tailored for pet sitters, groomers, dog trainers, boarding facility staff, sheltervolunteers and breed-specific groups. And, yes, she has delivered first aid and wellness classes cateringstrictly to the needs of cats. For details, visit her just-launched site: www.PetsFirstAid4U.

Moore requires a minimum of fourstudents in a class and can scheduletimes convenient for students.

I never would have been tempted towrite a book about him.”

Moore moved to California in 1999.A reporter's insight and a spirit's soultook over, opening the path to the petfield and the animal's unrivaled placein human affairs.

“When I was growing up,” Mooreexplained, “I always had animals. But Ididn't realize I had a connection withthem until I was older. I saw the need totell everyone what pets can bring us.They teach us to live in the moment andto be up front with people around us.

“Animals don't have to speak inEnglish or Spanish or Swahili. Theyspeak in their own languages and areprobably better multi-linguists than wetwo-leggers. All our dogs and cats andcompanion animals have to adapt tothe one that's the benevolent leader. Inorder to get their meals and playtime,they have to amend some of their waysto fit into the people world. If I can helppeople understand their motivations,the people are happy, and the pets getto stay in the home.”

Moore, a member of the InternationalAssociation of Animal Behavioral Con-sultants, must complete a certain levelof continuing education to maintain hermembership. Meanwhile, she said, shefeels most comfortable resolving “mildto moderate” issues of pet behavior“interwoven with a medical condition.Between the pet owner and the vet,maybe care can be done a little faster

and less expensively.”Moore tells of a caller in New Hamp-

shire who was at her wits' end—her catwas refusing to use its litter box, fuelingthe owner's thoughts about giving himaway amid a lifelong relationship.Turns out it was simply becoming toodifficult for this feline (then 12) tonavigate downstairs to the box. A box ateach level of the house (and treatmentfor a urinary tract infection) did thetrick, and what could have been a tragicparting morphed into a resurgent rela-tionship.

“Sometimes,” Moore said, “peoplewill call you and say, 'If you don't helpme, I'm going to have to put this animaldown.' That’s hard. I can hear theirfrustration. I do my best to offer somesolutions or refer them to professionalsin their area”.

“Our companion animals read ourenergies. They're looking for a lot ofclues, because they don't speak English,but they communicate very consis-tently and very candidly. They don'tcare if you're Bill Gates or Joe Schmoe.All they want to know is if you'regonna love them. They don't care aboutanything but you.”

Locally, their questions are answeredand then some.

“People love their pets here in SanDiego,” Moore said. “They like doingthings for their pets and with their pets.Yappy hours, pet parades, dog surfing,cat shows, the [San Diego County] Hu-mane Society, [the Helen] Woodward[Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe],PETCO, great vets, two Oceansideclinics that in the past two years have

quadrupled in size: There's a lot goingon if you happen to be a pet owner. Thisisn't just a place where people have apet and pet them on the head. I've beencoast to coast, and this is pet heaven.”

Still, extremism rears itself every sooften. “People mean well,” Mooreexplained, “but there are still those whohandle their companions like trophies,like the Chihuahuas that don't get towalk a day in their lives because peoplepick them up. That's sad. I want to bethe voice of moderation. I'm moreabout showing you every day how youcan sneak in manners. Have your dogsay 'please' [like with a sit] before yougive a treat. They learn to earn.”

Meanwhile, Moore is the creator ofsilly pet songs, PawPoint presentations(her version of the PowerPoint show),“Paws up!,” her signature catch phrase,and she has become the expert of thethree Ps—pee, poop and puke. On topof it all, she launched National DogParty Day™ last June as a shout-out toeverybody's best friend, complete withdoggie disco, doggie games, doggietreats and celebrity bakers. She's behindit all as a celebration of the animal-human connection.

Pet owners go with the flow by themillions, with Moore listening intentlyfor the one signal that heralds theirunderstanding.

“If they're laughing,” she said,“they're learning.”

For much more on Moore's books, radioshow, classes and other pet-centric activities,go to FourLeggedLife.com.


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Fetchmore information on Arden by visiting her three websites:Four Legged Life, National Dog Party Day and Pet First Aid 4 U.

“I've been coast to coast, and this is pet heaven.”

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Arden is also the creator of National Dog Party Daywith the mission to 'party with a purpose"and raise awareness for shelter adoptions.

to increase profitability.While many vets now consider kib-

ble – dry food -- less healthful becauseof low moisture and poor nutrition,our cats so loved their crunchies that Ihesitated to eliminate them. Instead Iupgraded their quality and startedlimiting their quantity. With Amy’sweight gain, I began reconsideringfeeding any crunchies.

Cats are obligate carnivores andneed to eat animal proteins, not corn,vegetables, grain or rice. In selecting catfood, I learned how to read pet foodlabels and look for muscle meats as thefirst ingredients.

From examining “light” cat food la-bels, both canned and dry, I discoveredthat “regular” foods offered better nu-trition, including more muscle meat,and were often less fattening than“light” foods containing more carbo-hydrates. One “weight management”dry food contained over 100 calories


How do you put one cat on adiet when the second cat islean? My husband and I dis-

covered that Amy, our gray and whitecat, had gained another pound and ahalf after we started mixing probioticsand plant enzymes into their meals tohelp Alexander, our gray tiger, keep hisfood down. Both cats are 8.

The enzymes radically reducedAlexander’s vomiting, but also stimu-lated Amy’s appetite. While the al-ways-lean, 11-pound Alexander couldnow keep most of his food down, ouronce-muscular, athletic Amy, previ-ously 13 ½ pounds, had ballooned to 15and then 16 pounds. With so manyhealth risks associated with feline obe-sity, including diabetes, we wanted toaddress this problem quickly.

After the 2007 pet food recalls, Ichanged their diet, switching to morenutritious, grain-free foods, without thesubstandard ingredients such as corn,animal by-products and animal digestthat many pet food manufacturers use

ReducingMissAmy

Online feline nutrition and obesity resources

www.catinfo.org(includes tips on transitioning cats

from kibble diets)

www.catnutrition.org(diets for cats with digestive disorders

and special needs)

www.felineoutreach.org/Education(multiple resources)

www.PetMD.com(general information on feline diets)

binkyspage.tripod.com/canfood.html(cat food nutritional information

and calorie counts)

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Caring for our beloved companionsincludes watching their weight

Alexander (left) and Amy share a meal at theirfeeding station in the kitchen.

Amy rests among some of her active toys.

Amy displays her lush belly as she naps.

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more per cup than a competing “regu-lar” grain-free kibble.

How much should you feed your cats?First, consult your veterinarian and

then check out several Internet re-sources, including Dr. Lisa Pierson’swebsite Catinfo.org and Catnutri-tion.org. Pierson recommends feedingabout 4-6 ounces of canned food percat per day, divided into two or threemeals, or about 150 to 250 calories percat per day, depending on the cat’s sizeand metabolism. These sites provideformulas for figuring out how muchfood to provide, plus recipes for home-made diets.

Many cats, Pierson explains, loseweight naturally when switched froma kibble diet to canned or raw cat food.She advises limiting weight loss to amaximum of a half pound a month toavoid risking hepatic lipidosis, a po-tentially fatal fatty liver disease causedby rapid weight loss and failure to eatfor over 24 hours.

On the advice of our veterinarian,Dr. Ann Middleton of Cheshire Cat Fe-line Health Center, we increased ourcats’ canned food and cut theircrunchy serving in half, then halved itagain while moving to phase it out.Now Amy and Alexander are down toa quarter cup a day between them, inaddition to one and a half to two 5 ½ounce cans of wet food. Since both liketo “graze,” my last resort will be feed-ing them in separate rooms.

To increase their activity level, wenow stuff their crunchies into twoSlimCat feeder balls, making them“hunt” for their food and offering theadded benefit of slowing Alexander’sconsumption to a more digestible rate.

In addition to reducing Amy’s calo-rie intake (while sneaking Alexanderextra food and treats) we’re encourag-ing both cats to exercise more by play-ing with their favorite active toys,including the laser pointer, fishingpole and Cat Dancer.

Our Amy is in the early stages of herweight loss program. We know she’sup to the challenge, but can we resisther demands?

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water is then processed by the kidneyscausing an increase in urine beingmade, which makes the cat become alittle dehydrated. The cat then ends updrinking more water because it getsthirstier. The cat may also act hungrybecause its body isn’t processing sugarfor energy. Instead, the body will breakdown fat for energy and the cat losesweight.

Cats that become diabetic are typi-cally overweight, middle-aged andmale. Their bodies just can’t makeenough insulin when they becomeobese. Often, owners notice their catdrinking more or producing moreurine. Owners may also notice weightloss in face of a normal or increased ap-petite. The veterinarian will perform anexamination and take a full history thenrecommend a comprehensive bloodand urine test and look for high bloodsugar and sugar in the urine.

Treatment for diabetes should in-clude a diet change to encourage care-ful weight loss under a veterinarian’ssupervision. Reducing the cat’s sugarintake by feeding it a very low carbo-hydrate diet can be helpful in mostcases. Canned food is even lower in car-bohydrates than dry food. Insulin isusually started at a low dose and care-fully monitored. The owner will betaught how to give insulin shots andcheck the cat’s blood sugar at home. Aglucometer, which measures bloodsugar, should be used to monitor theblood sugar is keep it within a saferange. Many cats can be taken off of in-sulin after a few weeks to months of in-sulin on top of feeding a very lowcarbohydrate diet and weight loss.

If untreated, cats may develop dia-betic ketoacidosis, which is where theyburn so much fat for energy that theirbody becomes acidic and they also be-come dehydrated. This becomes life-

B y ANN M IDDLETON , DVM GUEST COLUMN

Yahtzee has polyneuropathy (a sequelae of diabetes). Notice how he walks on his "ankles".

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Feline Diabetes is one of the mostcommon and treatable conditionsseen in cats today. In the normally

functioning cat, the pancreas producesa hormone called insulin. Insulin trav-els throughout the body and unlocksthe cells (very basic building blocks ofthe body) to let glucose (sugar) insideso that it can be used for energy. Dia-betes is a disease where there is toomuch sugar in the body. This is usuallyfrom not enough insulin. If there is notenough insulin, then sugar can’t getinto the cell. The sugar stays in theblood stream and pulls water from thebody to dilute it. The sugar and excess

Feline Diabetes

It’s not the first time this solemn-faced group has gatheredlike this. The seven of us (including family friends, Lisa andRachel) stood in this same spot two years ago to say good-

bye to Max, our soccer-ball chasing terrier-spaniel mix. He’djoined our family 16 years ago after my oldest son, Shawn andthen toddler Seth, picked him out as a surprise for their brotherJake’s 7th birthday. My sons fell in love with the dog-who-thought-he-was-a-mid-fielder after watching a four-legged black fur ball toss a soccer ball in the air with his nose,then chase after it.

Today it’s Seth’s turn to say good-bye to Baylor, his childhoodpet of nine years. Although he loved Max, Seth, when he wasten, mounted a campaign for a dog of his own. He argued astrong case, too, relying heavily on Max’s obsession to escape theconfines of our home. Next to eating snails, plotting backyardbreakouts was Max’s favorite pastime. “He’s here all day by him-self,” Seth said, playing the loneliness angle. “Max wouldn’t tryto get out of the backyard if he had a buddy.” To seal the deal,Seth pledged to feed, scoop and walk his future pet.

So seven years after adopting Max, we returned from theanimal shelter with another boy—a five-year-old beagle mix.There were many pets to choose from, but one stood out fromthe pack. As Seth approached, Baylor introduced himself bystanding on his back legs and using his front ones, he huggedthis potential owner-to-be around the waist. When Sethhugged back, I knew he was hooked. In truth, so was I.

Our caramel-colored dog came equipped with chocolatebrown eyes, a tire tread-marked broken tail (that we haddocked) and bit of emotional baggage. He was skittish,submissive and in the beginning, sat with his back against awall so nothing–or no one could sneak up from behind. Insteadof chasing a kicked soccer ball, Baylor would run to get out ofthe way. He was a lover, not a sportsman. On lazy afternoons,he’d lay his head on your lap, waiting for a rub down. If youstopped too soon, Baylor nuzzled your hand as if to say,“Continue, please.” Max stopped burrowing for an exit and thepair became best friends. At 15 years old (that’s 105 for you andme), it was time for Baylor to join Max in doggie heaven.

In the coolness of a Saturday morning, we wait for Sethwho’s standing in the middle of the semi-circle, headtilted down, clutching a paving stone. Fighting to keep hiscomposure, he reads the words he chose: Baylor. A bigbuddy with an even bigger heart. Seth uses his fingers towipe the plaque clean then kneels down to lay the stone onthe freshly turned soil. Inches away another marker reads:

Max. A wise friend and the best buddy.With the short ceremony over, the group turns around to

see a duo of curious onlookers—Bandit and Jersey Girl, ournewest pet members. About a year ago, we discoveredBandit, a rat terrier, at the same animal shelter as her twopredecessors. Jersey Girl, a comical mixture of Yorkie andChinese crested powderpuff, was adopted from a local rescuegroup a few months later.

Not to be outdone by the memory of the senior boy dogs,these young girls swagger as they survey the grounds onceruled by Max and Baylor. I wonder how their personalitiesand peculiarities will unfold. So far, neither has demonstratedan aptitude for soccer or eating snails, but they are fans ofsnack time, a good belly rub and snarling at the mail carrier.

Dog tags jingle as Bandit and Jersey Girl romp around theyard, chasing after a bee or a butterfly. I close my eyes andimagine that it’s Max or Baylor barking at the sound of theneighbor’s lawnmower. In between keeping the water bowlsfull and the leashes ready for a walk, I learned a lot aboutcommitment, trust and love from a pair of pooches. Max andBaylor would be pleased that all those years of educationwon’t go to waste.

Claire Yezbak Fadden, an award-winning columnist and free-lance writer, is the mother of three sons. She lives in Chula Vista.Contact her at [email protected] or @claireflaire

Max, Seth and Baylor


The Best of BuddiesBy CLAIRE YEZBAK FADDEN | GUEST COLUMN

My family is standing near the avocado trees in a corner of our back yard.There’s whispered conversation, muffled sniffles. Lots of eyes stare at the ground.Occasionally, a finger moves to wipe away tears trailing down a cheek. Myhusband Nick stands off to the side holding a shovel.

threatening and requires fluid support,low doses of insulin frequently, and hos-pitalization. Another complication in-cludes diabetic polyneuropathy, whichmeans the nerves are affected by thehigh sugar and become weak. Theydon’t work properly and the muscles inthe legs atrophy. The cats walk on their“ankles” (it affects the back legs morethan the front.)

Hypoglycemia is a condition often re-lated to diabetes. This can happen whenthe cat doesn’t need insulin any more orthe cat is sick, not eating enough foodand still gets a full dose of insulin. Some-times the owner may accidentally give 2doses of insulin, especially when twocaretakers miscommunicate. Too muchinsulin causes the blood sugar to becomevery low. This is called hypoglycemia.This condition is an emergency as deathcan result shortly if not treated. The catwill act sluggish, disoriented, may liedown and have tremors. The ownershould apply Karo Syrup to the gumsand take the cat to the veterinarian rightaway for an exam and potentially in-travenous glucose.

Many cats, when diagnosed andstarted on a low carbohydrate diet andinsulin, will go into “diabetic remission”and not require insulin shots long term.Other cats might continue to requireinsulin shots. Cat owners need to un-derstand when their cat is first diag-nosed, the lab tests, insulin, syringes,diet, and glucometer may seem expen-sive. But after their cat has been “regu-lated”, then fewer blood tests areneeded.

In summary, diabetes is a preventable,treatable, and potentially curable diseasebut requires the owner to be dedicatedto care and be willing to learn how totreat a diabetic cat at home with insulinshots and blood sugar testing. Cats canstill live long, happy lives with diabetes!

Dr. Ann Middleton is a veterinarianand owner of Clairemont’s Cheshire CatFeline Health Center which is located at4680 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in Claire-mont. For more info, visit www.cheshire-catclinic.com, or call 858-483-1573.

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It’s something we never want tothink about, but don’t know whereto turn when the time comes. Los-

ing a pet can be truly devastating. Howdo you cope when you have lost amember of your family? How do youknow when it’s the appropriate time tomake the difficult decision to have anill pet euthanized? Where can you turnwhen the time comes? The San DiegoHumane Society understands what achallenging time this can be for a fam-ily, and we have resources available tohelp you get through this difficultexperience.

Making Tough Decisions Having the awareness to ask the

questions “When is the right time?”,“How do I make this decision?” meansthat you are already considering whatwill be best for your pet. Much likewhen you first fell in love with yourpet, you will “know” when the time isright.

The most important factor in mak-ing this decision should be the pet’songoing quality of life. We provide ourpets with a wonderful, fulfilling life –it’s just as important to meet their needsat the end of their life by not allowingthem to suffer unnecessarily. Talk with

your veterinarian and your family toget a thorough understanding of yourpet’s health, the treatment optionsthat are available and how your pet’squality of life will be impacted by theillness.

When it’s TimeIf you have made the decision to

have your pet humanely euthanizedbut would prefer an alternative to abusy, clinical veterinary office setting,the San Diego Humane Society offersan owner-requested euthanasia servicein the privacy of a tranquil SerenityRoom, which provides a calming envi-ronment that is respectful and sensitiveto you and your pet's needs. Ownerscan choose to be present, will be pro-vided private parking, and can utilize aquiet garden to collect their thoughts.Specially trained staff are availablethroughout the visit for the comfort ofyou and your beloved pet.

Coping with Grief One of the wonderful programs that

the San Diego Humane Society is ableto offer is a Pet Loss Support Group,which provides an environment whereemotions can be shared and feelings ofgrief are understood and validated. The

Pet Loss Support Group is facilitated bya licensed, clinical social worker andthere is no cost to attend.

Many members of the San Diegocommunity have utilized these servicesand, although it can be difficult todiscuss or plan for, when the momentarrives, the San Diego Humane Societywants to provide the care and comfortyou and your pet deserve. A San Diegoresident recently provided thesecomments:

“Thank you San Diego HumaneSociety for your sensitivity and kind-ness with our dear Dalmatian, Kelly.We have had to say goodbye to severalpets over the years at veterinarian’sfacilities, and none have been as accom-modating and thoughtful. Thank you.”

– Cathy and Marc Zemlick, El Cajon

The San Diego Humane Society is com-mitted to the community for the entirelifespan of your pet, regardless of what stageor what difficult decisions need to be made.For more information about these servicesand the options available, please call us at(619) 299-7012 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

Preparing for the Loss of a PetBy The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

If you know rabbits, you’ll under-stand that they generally prefer acompanion of their own species.

Rabbits bond very strongly with theirpartners and do everything together.They are a joy to watch.

When a rabbit loses his partner hegrieves much the same as his humansdo. It’s important that we help him tounderstand what has happened to hislost companion. If at all possible, al-ways take both rabbits to the vet whenone goes there for treatment. In theevent the ill rabbit dies, her partner isthere with her at the end. If this is notpossible, ask your vet to keep the bodyof the deceased rabbit available and ei-ther bring it home to the surviving rab-bit, or take the survivor there to spendtime with his companion’s body. It’simportant that we provide our rabbitthe understanding that his partner has

passed away and not simply “disap-peared.”

With the loss of a companion rabbit,you certainly will be grieving too.While dealing with your grief, it’s im-portant that you also monitor your rab-bit to ensure he’s still eating and has notgone into a depression that can causeillness. Spend extra time with him andreassure him that he is not alone. An-other way you can help him is to pro-vide him with a stuffed animal that hecan cuddle and groom. Your rabbitmay ignore the stuffed toy at first, buteventually is likely to take advantage ofthe comfort it can provide.

Each rabbit may react differently tothe loss of his companion; some willmope and not eat much, others will actas if nothing has changed and seemnormal. It’s important to pay close at-tention and ensure your rabbit is okay.You may notice him experiencing vari-ous stages of grief, including anger andloneliness. Allow your rabbit the timehe needs to grieve for his partner andtake advantage of this time to bondwith him. Together, you can help eachother heal from the loss.

In time, you may want to consideradopting a new bunny as a companionfor your remaining rabbit. Most maleswill accept a new partner willingly,though many females may prefer tostay single for a while. Contact yourlocal shelter or rabbit rescue and workwith them to bring your rabbit in tomeet potential mates. This is the bestway to learn if your rabbit is ready for

a new companion. Let your rabbitmove at a pace that’s comfortable forhim; rushing an introduction can resultin fighting and hurt feelings. You don’twant him to suffer stress or injury fromintroducing a new companion too soon.Don’t forget that rabbits like to choosetheir own companions; working withan experienced rabbit rescuer can makethe process much easier for you both.

The loss of an animal companion isa difficult situation for everyone in-volved. Ensuring your rabbit’s surviv-ing companion is handling the loss andworking through his grief is just an-other part of the process of loss. Withpatience and compassion, you canmake this process easier for you both.

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Zippity & ZingerTwo fun boys looking for a

great new home. San Diego House Rabbit Society

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Dr. Stefanie Schwartz isa board certified veteri-nary behaviorist basedat California VeterinarySpecialists in Carlsbad,CA. She also sees pa-tients at the VeterinaryNeurology Center inTustin, CA. For more in-

formation, please call (760) 431-2273 andvisit www.californiaveterinaryspecialists.comand www.veterinarybehavior.org.

Dear Dr. Schwartz,My cat Sophie is 19 years old. She is

sleeping more and seems to be less ac-tive overall. Sometimes she forgets tocome into bed with me at night, andjust stays curled up in her cozy fleecebed. She is eating but seems to have lostsome weight; nothing shows up on herblood tests and her vet says she’s justgetting old. Over the last couple ofyears she occasionally defecated out-side the box, but now it’s happening al-most every day. What is happening tomy Sophie? Is it time to put her down?I don’t want her to suffer…

Sophie’s Choice

Dear Sophie’s Choice,Aging is a normal process that affects

the body and mind to varying degrees.It is normal to become less active, tiremore easily and to need more rest as weage. Our senses fade, beginning withthe sense of smell, then vision and hear-ing follow over the years. From whatyou describe, I don’t think that Sophieis in pain, but I do think that she is a lit-tle old lady.

Regarding her litter box habits, it’spossible she is a bit confused aboutwhat goes where; she may also havearthritic hips. It’s possible that her dis-comfort has affected her ability to get inor out of the box and that the stance ofdefecating has deterred her further. Itmight be helpful to introduce a newbox with lower sides (a lasagna panmight do) so the box is easier to ma-neuver. As long as she is eating anddrinking fairly normally, happy to benear you, grooming herself, responsiveto the world around her (most of thetime) and her health remains stable, Ithink we can say that it is still Sophie’schoice to stay with you. Sometimes thequality of life is more important thanhow long it is. Sophie is one of thelucky ones; she’s had both.

Dear Dr. Schwartz,Last month, my beautiful Golden Re-

triever Joey died at the age of 13. Iknow that no matter how long hewould have lived, it would never havebeen enough for me. I am trying to begrateful for our time together, but I’mjust so very sad. Joey’s little sister Sarahis an 8 year old Golden; I think she hasa broken heart, too. She doesn’t seemto have the pep she used to on walks.At first, she walked around the houseas if she was looking for him but she’sstopped doing that. She is eating less,but she will eat for me if I add table-scraps to her food. Do dogs grieve likewe do?

Joey’s Pal

Dear Joey’s Pal,There is good reason to think of grief

as a form of separation anxiety. Withthis perspective, it doesn’t matter if adog understands the concept of death,or ‘knows’ that a missing friend isnever coming back. What really mattersis that a close companion is gone… andthat is hard enough.

Yes, I believe that dogs, cats, pri-mates, elephants and other animalsgrieve. Most recover within hours,some days or weeks. Others becomequite depressed and require profes-sional care from a veterinary behavior-ist like me; we are the psychiatrists ofthe veterinary profession. I don’t thinkwe can say for sure that they grieve ‘theway we do’, meaning that nonhumansexperience five stages of grief; however,I believe that social animals are capableof recognizing the absence of someone

they love, become depressed because oftheir loss, feeling anxiety because theirworld has changed, and ultimately ad-justing to the void and accepting theirnew reality.

Remember, it is not uncommon forour pets to be sensitive to our moodchanges. You are still sad; I’m sure thatSarah feels your sadness, too. Try toplay with her more. Play time is such agreat way to relieve anxiety, and forgetabout our troubles and sadness. Recon-nect with Sarah during play in the yard.Brush her soft coat on your front patiowhile she eats a rawhide treat. Take herto a dog park to make new friends orreconnect with others. Spend positive,quality time with her and you will bothfeel uplifted.

If a pet’s appetite and attitude havechanged and persist beyond just a fewdays, it is really important to make surethere is no underlying medical prob-lem. Sarah should be seen by your pri-mary care veterinarian to be sure she iswell. If Sarah is still feeling low in aweek from now and her health is not anissue, let’s talk about how we can helpher move forward without her pal.

Behavior Bytes

Stefanie Schwartz, DVMDiplomate, American College of Veterinary BehavioristsCalifornia Veterinary SpecialistsCarlsbad, CA (760) 431-2273

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Hercules Lew left us and journeyed to heaven to be with hisfriend Xena on Monday, September 26, 2011.

Even though Hercules had various ailments over the last fewyears, he passed away peacefully by drifting off to sleep withhis loved ones present.

The loyal pet that he was everyday of his life, he wasbrave and followed all of the instructions his caretaker andbeloved owner Gail Lew gave him. There has never been amore couragious cat.

Whether it was taking his twice daily insulin injections orvarious medicines and remedies, Gail was there for him andHercules made the best of it by pleasantly complying.

We will all miss his gentle and loving presence; from his sweet vocalizations to his companionship

while watching football, figure skating and cooking programs,to his head-butting which let you know that you were part ofhis "In Crowd".

His highly developed gourmet palate for all of the tastytreats Gail prepared for him with just the right amount of"tender loving care" is legendary. Gail can tell you which oneswere his favorites. All of these wonderful meals resulted inwhat started out in life for Hercules as the runt of the litter, tothe gentle giant that we all came to know.

Even though he was shy even by cat standards, once he gotto know you, he was generous with his affection and playful-ness. He could recognize the sound of YOUR car from a longdistance as he would prepare a couple of exhibitions on hisscratching pole for you as you entered his castle.

Hercules was by no means interested in anything fancy orexcessive. A Q-tip, cardboard box or light from a lazar pointer

would satisfy him for hours. If Hercules could direct a message to all of us, it would be

that he is ok and that he wants all of us to be ok. He was welltaken care of and enjoyed his life everyday without exception.He appreciated the get-togethers over the years where he meteveryone and now he is reunited and enjoying spending timewith his buddy Xena.

Resting is also an activity he is spending his time partakingin and on that note, he wants everyone to know that he is notand did not suffer... Because of all of the love and care hereceived from everyone throughout his life, he was able to goto sleep and proceed to the afterlife with no regrets, no badfeelings and a heart full of warmth, dignity and respect.

What a great example his life and friendship has stood for.From his personality to his name...

"HERCULES", a symbol of strength, leadership and loyalty. Let us all strive to live our lives as full and complete as our

friend Hercules did.

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Hercules Lew(Ma rch 1997 - S ep tembe r 26 , 2011 )

IN MEMORIAM

H BdD 5GETTING INVOLVED


The economic woes of the pastfew years have been tough oneveryone. Every industry,

every socio-economic class, everygeographic region has suffered.The recession left no stone un-turned as it tore across the country,and the nonprofit sector certainlyhasn’t escaped its wrath.

Nonprofits, in fact, have perhapsfelt the pressure more than other sectors,as gifts from would-be donors dwindlein the face of more pressing financialobligations. Charitable contributions often goon the chopping block first.

It is in the midst of this critical situationthat some very unlikely philanthropiccandidates have emerged: children.

Beth Downing Chee, spokeswoman for theHelen Woodward Animal Center, described her surprisewhen, not long after she started working with the organization,two young girls stopped by to drop off some funds they hadcollected to donate to the shelter.

“We expected they would hand us $40 or $50,” she said.“They had $600 to give us.”

Chee immediately asked one of her superiors if it wascommon for youth to raise funds for donations. She was toldthere had always been some kids coming by to give what theyhad raised at their lemonade stands, but that it certainly seemedthe phenomenon was becoming more and more frequent.

“Suddenly, we’re seeing kids using their birthdays as a wayto ask people to make a donation, or organizing bake sales oreven creating calendars to sell with the proceeds going to HelenWoodward,” she said.

Chee speculated that perhaps in light of the downtroddeneconomy, parents can’t make the traditional donations theywould make – like writing a check. Instead, they’re workingtogether as families to come up with projects that could help inother ways, like selling homemade goods. They’re also beingcreative in the ways they fundraise – especially the youngergenerations.

“Kids are coming up with ways to use technology that youor I would never have thought of when we were that age,” shesaid. “They’re using things like social media to network andhelp get their friends on board.”

One such example is Blake Dorvillier. At 14, Dorvillier’s claimto fame lies in his fundraising capabilities, realized through hisefforts to raise money for Helen Woodward through the SurfDog Surf-A-Thon in September. He raised $2,050 – second onlyto surf dog Ricochet.

Dorvillier used email and networking to help his cause reachfar and wide, and though he said he and dog Lucky did “prettybad” in the surfing competition, the animals who benefittedfrom his charity probably wouldn’t care.

The Helen Woodward Animal Center is currentlyhosting its Cupcakes for Critters fundraising campaign.

Families can get involved in three ways: 1) Hold a bake saleand invite friends and neighbors . 2)Buy cupcakes at participating bak-eries, who will donate a portion of proceeds to the center. 3)Host a cor-porate cupcake party. For information on resources to help you getstarted with an event or for a full list of retailers participating in the cam-paign, visit www.animalcenter.org.

Philanthropy is back – and it has a youthful glowDorvillier, who said he would embark on an-

other fundraising endeavor if the right one camealong, is just one example of what Chee has

been observing recently – youth who seem tocare about the greater picture, even if theywouldn’t define it like that.

“When we see them at events and the kidssee the dogs and puppies they’ve helped, it

really brings it all together for them. They cansee the work they did,” she said. “Our hope is

that they’re being groomed to grow up with thatphilanthropic spirit in mind.”

Chee - with good reason - hopes the trend will continue.“It’s refreshing,” she said. “People often think kids

don’t care about anything, or that all they think of is ‘me,me me.’ Maybe all of that is changing.”

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5,000 Pet Names (Free)This free app delivers just what the namepromises: over 5,000 names that you canbrowse by key word, name popularity, or al-phabetically. You can also view name mean-ings, similar names, add custom names andcreate a favorites list.

Petfinder.com (Free)With the Petfinder app, you can searchthrough more than 290,000 pets from over13,000 shelters and rescue groups. You canalso bookmark your favorite pets, share petprofiles and read uplifting adoption stories.

Pet Phone ($4.99)With Pet Phone, you store important infor-mation for each of your pets at the touch ofa finger. The app helps you find vets near youand book appointments. You can also enterand keep track of medications, dosage infor-mation and allergens. What’s more, it allowsyou to track your pet’s weight fluctuationsover time in graph form, and will alert youwhen your pet is over or under the idealrange.

MyPetED ($1.99)This universal app allows you to create a pro-file for your pet with all of its vital information,keep track of vet appointments and vaccina-tions, store your vet’s contact information,adopt a pet, find a vet, find a lost pet andmore. You can also get articles about pets andpet health.

Pet First Aid ($3.99)This app features videos and illustrations tohelp you give your pet first aid. You can learnhow to treat cuts and bruises, choking and

even give your pet CPR. Pet First Aid also letsyou store your pet’s medical info, and keeptrack of when it’s time for vet appointments orvaccinations.

Rate My Puppy (Free)This app lets you upload photos of your petfor others to rate, rate other peoples' pets,enter contests and more. You can also viewweekly, monthly, and all-time top-rated pho-tos, as well as save photos to a photo album.

PetSnap ($1.99)This app helps you take better photos of yourpets. You can choose from 32 sounds de-signed to attract your pet before the picture istaken. It has seven different frames to com-plete your picture.

Off Leash (Free)The Off Leash app uses your phone's GPS toshow you the closest off-leash parks, withdirections on how to get to each. The appcurrently lists more than 2,700 parks acrossthe US. It also lists photos, reviews and infoon each park. You can submit parks that arenot listed.

The paid Off Leash app ($1.99) containstwice as many parks, including beaches andhikes. The results also update automaticallywhen you move the map for continual search-ing. Each app purchased donates funds toAdopt-a-Pet.com.

Petcentric (Free)This app helps you find pet-friendly hotels,restaurants, and bars in your area. It also listsvets, dog parks, pet stores, animal shelters,pet sitters, kennels, groomers and more. Youcan add locations that are not already in theapp. You can also view (and upload) pet photosand events, watch pet videos, and read petarticles.

Pet Acoustics ($1.99)Pet Acoustics features music specificallydesigned for your pet’s sensitive hearing,intended to calm and soothe. This appincludes tunes to help relax your pet in thevet's office, during a storm, or whenever youpet needs a dose of calm.

iKibble (Free)This free is useful if you like to give your dog“people food,” or if you don’t, but your doggets into people food anyway. You can searchthe database to find out which foods are OKfor your dog to eat and which are not. Searchby food or by health rating. You can even findrecipes in for dishes you can share. This app isalso available for $0.99 if you’d rather not dealwith the ads that support the free edition.

Caring for your pet just got a littleeasier. Now your Smartphone can helpyou both look after and have fun withyour pet. But with new apps addedevery day, it can be difficult to weedthrough the options to find the best.We’ve rounded up a selection of appsthat are fun, entertaining, informationaland helpful—plus, they’re rated high-est by app users. If you love your pet,you’ll love these apps.

There’s a Yapp for That

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Animal Safehouse ProgramA San Diego Safety Net NowSpreading Across the Country

"The words 'Safe' and 'House' shouldbe synonymous," says Rancho CoastalHumane Society President Jim Silveira."But abusers come as husbands, wives,boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, chil-dren, and roommates. Rancho CoastalHumane Society created the AnimalSafehouse Program in 1997. Thismonth, we're launching ASP on a na-tional level. By providing a safety netfor the animal victims of domesticabuse we're giving human victims anescape route."

Through ASP the victims of domes-tic violence can leave knowing thattheir pets will be cared for. When pos-sible the pets are reunited with theirowners. When that's not possible, thepets are matched with new familiesthrough the pet adoption program atRancho Coastal Humane Society.

The Animal Safehouse Program

started by Rancho Coastal Humane So-ciety is, literally, saving lives. Whenhuman victims enter shelters their dogsor cats can be cared for in the privatehomes of ASP volunteers. Silveira says,"For the first time since the first beating,the victims realize that they can escapewithout leaving their pets to pay theprice."

Do the animal victims of domestic vi-olence recover? Silveira says they do."When the pets arrive they've beenbeaten, abused, neglected, or starved.Once they realize they're safe their tails

wag. The happy purrs begin. Usuallyall it takes is someone who cares. Some-one who will love them and tend totheir needs without having to endureanother beating."

Silveira concludes, "When we takethese animals into our homes we aremaking the same commitments that wemake to the humans in our lives. Weagree to provide for them and protectthem. But when domestic violencethreatens to harm this fiber of society,Animal Safehouse is here to help. Andnow Rancho Coastal Humane Societyis spreading the ASP safety net acrossthe country."

For more information about the AnimalSafehouse Program created by RanchoCoastal Humane Society or to learn how youcan help start an ASPprogram anywhere inthe United States log onto www.sdpets.org, call760-753-6413, or visitRCHS at 389 RequezaStreet in Encinitas, CA.

H BdD 5THANKFUL

This holiday season, remember thatyour pet will pick up on your stress andfeel it every bit as acutely as you do. Tak-ing extra-special care of them will do thema world of good, and you will reap enor-mous benefits.

Take your dog on longer walks. Playwith him, let him sniff to his little canineheart’s content, and use that opportunity

for yourself to detach and de-stress fromthe hectic activity that always seems to hitthis time of year. Adding to your dog’sserenity only increases your own.

For cat people, I highly recommendbuying a brush and spending a little timeevery day brushing your cat, even short-haired ones. I have experienced the joy ofbrushing my Coco’s fur every morning,

and the thunderous purring that shelavishes on me lowers my stress levels toa much more manageable level. It oftenleads to a playful frisk, and let me tellyou, laughing at her antics is absolutelythe best therapy!

So, with that in mind, let’s take a mo-ment and think about what our pets thinkabout at Thanksgiving. Have fun!

Holiday-season wellness for your pet and for youB y K .R . JOHNSON | GUEST COLUMN

The top 10 things that dogs, cats and parrots are grateful for:Dogs Cats Parrots

1. Chewy bones Tuna fish Cuttlebones2. A person to love A person to adore me A person trying to speak parrot3. Treats Bugs Crackers4. Dog Beach! My own backyard The Amazon rainforest5. Warm baths Self-cleaning fur Molting6. Big bowls of fresh water Crinkly paper Toys with bells7. Interesting smells Sounds that make my ears twitch My majestic colors8. Belly rubs A soft lap A sturdy branch9. Squirrels to chase Dogs that chase squirrels and not cats That cool parrot in the mirror10. That I am a dog! That I am not a dog! That I’m not a turkey!

HOW GREAT WOULD ITBE TO SIC BEES ON ABULLY? Or get a fly tohelp you cheat on ahistory test? Simon is abug whisperer with abig problem and a se-cret that may lead himto his mother’s killer.

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What bugs you?

H BdD 5PET PRESSWhat’s the Scoop? Send us your Pet Press. Our next issue will be out Nov. 4.San Diego Pets Magazine is happy to help get the word out. Email [email protected]


Dogs on Deployment A dual-military husband and wife

both received orders; the husband wasto be stationed in San Diego, California,and the wife was to be stationed inQuantico, Virginia. Neither spousecould keep their beloved dog. The cou-ple had no idea what to do, but was fi-nally lucky enough to meet a familythat was willing to offer their dog ahome until the couple’s orders werefinished. This was the scenario that thefounders of Dogs on Deploymentfound themselves in and gave them theinspiration to create an organizationwhich would help other military mem-bers in similar situations.

Dogs on Deployment is a military-ran non-profit founded by two SanDiego residents in June 2011. Many mil-itary members are forced to relinquishtheir pets due to deployments becauseof the lack of other options. DoD aimsto alleviate this by providing an online

resource for de-ploying militarymembers to searchfor volunteers whoare willing toboard their petswhile they’re away.DoD operates na-tion-wide and is

open to all military members duringdeployments and training exercises.

Dogs on Deployment relies onpublic support in order to achievecontinued success. If you have thetime, space and commitment toboard a military member’s pet whilethey’re deployed, visit our website toregister as a DoD Boarder. If you can-not board but still want to help, wehumbly accept donations which canbe made on our website.

Learn more about Dogs on Deploy-ment by visiting our website:www.dogsondeployment.com

Support your troops by boardingtheir pets!

–Alisa Johnson, President

Attention San Diego Pet-Business OwnersPet expert Arden Moore is unleashingtwo opportunities for San Diego petcompanies and organizations.FIRST, here’s your chance to reach

more than 750,000 pet parents this hol-iday season. For $100 sponsorship,your product will be spotlighted in the3rd annual Arden Moore Knows PetsSanta Paws Gift Guide – an onlinemonthly e-newsletter. You will also bementioned on Arden’s Oh Behave

Show on Pet LifeRadio, voted theNo. 1 pet pod-cast for the thirdyear in a row bythe InternationalPodcast Awards.

SECOND, Arden is creator of NationalDog Party Day – an annual event toraise awareness for pet adoptions andbenefit non-profit groups. Sponsor-ships are now being accepted for the2nd annual National Dog Party Day setfor June 22, 2012 in four locations in theU.S., including San Diego. Each year,Arden partners with Pet Sitters Inter-national, founders of Take Your Dog toWork Day, to stage a “Double DogDay” celebration in which partici-pants work like a dog by day andparty like a pup at night. In 2011, theevent drew national media coverageand included donations from petcelebrities, including Dr. MartyBecker, known as America’s FamilyVeterinarian.

For details on the holiday gift guide andthe dog party sponsorship, please contactDana Humphrey, president of WhitegatePR at 619-414-9307 or [email protected]. Learn more about Arden’sefforts in the pet world by visiting herFour Legged Life website.

Spicey is an 8-year-old Chihuahua who was inthe San Diego Humane Society’s care for morethan 3 months. Below is an email from his new pet-parents, who renamed him Buddy.

Dear San Diego Humane Society,We just wanted to send you some updated

pictures of Buddy and let you know he hasadjusted very well and quickly! Everyone inour family has fallen in love with him. He goesto my mom’s during the week while we are atwork and she has fallen head over heels in

love with him. They now play chase in her house and she takeshim out on walks. He loves our daughter’s dogs, especially herChihuahua, Peanut. They are best buds. Thank you so much forall your help in placing Buddy with us, we couldn’t be happier.My husband and I get home from work and can’t wait to justhold him and just sit back and pet him. He is a perfect fit for us andloves the house and backyard. He has brought smiles and hoursof relaxation to us; he can’t sit unless he is on one of our laps.

Sincerely, The O’Connor’s

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Paws’itive TeamsVolunteer Service Dog Trainer Opportunity

Paws’itive Teams, a San DiegoCounty provider of service dogs forpersons with mobility-limiting disabil-ities, is currently accepting applicationsfor a volunteer position as Service DogAssistant Trainer to join the ServiceDog Training Team.

Training a dog with Paws’itive Teamsis very different from puppy raising asour trainers work with their pups forthe full 2 year development period andteach all of the service dog skills in ad-dition to basic obedience and socializa-tion.

The trainer is also involved with thepartner selection process and becomesthe lead instructor in transitioning thedog to the disabled partner. The trainerthen becomes the follow-up contact forthe team. We feel this approach, whilemore challenging, is very rewarding forboth the future handler and for thetrainer...not to mention the well beingof the dog!

Qualified applicants must have priorexperience in training basic obedienceskills using operant conditioning tech-niques, as well as experience in resolv-ing basic behavioral problems withdogs. Applicants must be able to have aPaws’itive Teams pup live in her/hishome for two years, after an initial 6months as an Assistant Trainer and beable to attend weekly training classesand monthly outings. Paws’itive Teamspays for the cost of food and veterinaryexpenses for the pup during the train-ing period.

To submit an application, go to ourwebsite and complete the on-line form.pawsteams.org/service_dog_train-ers.php You may also call Carol Davis,Service Dog Program Director at 858-279-7297 for additional information.

Come Monkey AroundMostly Monkeys (MM) is a non-

profit animal sanctuary located in thegreater San Diego county area. Thesanctuary provides long term care andspecial one-on-one attention to eachunique animal and their amazing per-sonalities for a variety of exotic ani-mals. Along with the care of thesemagnificent animals MM also focuseson creating public awareness on theplight of these exotic animals with anemphasis on educating the public onthe animals' environment, feeding andcare. They believe that all these animalsare special and deserves to live out theirlives in a wonderful space dedicated di-rectly to them.

In order to continue to do this they

rely on donations from the public. Re-cently, The Mostly Monkeys Sanctuaryhas opened up its doors to allow in-formative tours of the property and itsanimals. Private tours will consist ofmeeting the animals and learning abouttheir stories.

Join them in their first annual " Mon-key Bells- Christmas for the Animals"event which will take place on Decem-ber 3rd from 11am to 4pm. Come meetall the animals and Santa Claus. Deli-cious food donated by Urban Mos andPhils BBQ.

Must purchase pre-sale tickets on-line. Enjoy a fun holiday outing andhelp give the monkeys an amazingChristmas. More info at www.mostly-monkeys.org or call (619) 933-5884.

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Dogs and Their People Walkfor Hope and Good Health

July 16, 2011 marked the 1st AnnualLabrador Harbor Hounds for HopeWalk, a Canine Cancer Awareness andWellness Festival. Walking side by sideto lead the march were Brandi andTucker, two Labs and their humanswho, until today, had never actuallymet. Brandi’s owners are the foundersof Labrador Harbor, and Tucker’s momwas a grant recipient.

In late 2009, Tucker tore a ligamentin his hind leg and needed a costlysurgery. His mom did everything shecould to raise funds on her own, butshe struggled to come up with the full$3,978 needed for Tucker's surgery. Theanswer, as it turns out, came fromLabrador Harbor who assisted Tucker'smom with funds through grants andfundraising on their website. Tucker'smom could finally breathe a sigh ofrelief and focus on the importanttask of supporting Tucker throughhis recovery.

Labrador Harbor’s mission state-ment is simple: help provide financialassistance and resources to familiesand supporters of Labrador Retrievers,giving a second chance to dogs who

might otherwise face euthanasia. Fundsand resources are used to assist Labsthat can benefit from medical treat-ment. Armed with a small arsenal ofdedicated volunteers, Labrador Harborhas raised and distributed over $67,000and assisted over 290 families.

Current fundraising events include:An online auction which runs throughNovember, and the 2012 Calendar ofHope featuring winning submissionsfrom the group's yearly calendarcontest. Photos with Santa promises tobe a fun event again, providing beauti-ful pictures that many choose to use asholiday cards. To participate in the on-line auction, purchase a calendar, signup for photos, or become a volunteergo to labradorharbor.org.

Every Lab in Need is listed on thewebsite with more information abouteach dog's unique story, including suc-cess stories and happy endings. Tax de-ductible donations can be madethrough Labrador Harbor's website.

– Athena Davis

PETCO Opens San Antonio Satellite Support Facility

San Diego-based PETCO AnimalSupplies, Inc. opened its San Antoniosatellite support center on Wednesday,Sept. 28, with 120 employees and a giftto the city—a mobile pet adoption vanaimed at helping the city reach its no-kill goal.

The support center carries out thefinancial aspects of the company'soperations, including accounting,human resources, administrativeservices, ethics/compliance andrisk management. Employment at thecenter is expected to grow to about175 workers by the end of this year.

Of the 120 workers already at thecenter, 40 moved to San Antonio fromSan Diego.

Company officials presented a$50,000 check from the PETCO Foun-dation to San Antonio Mayor JuliánCastro. The city will use the money tooperate a pet adoption van, starting byyear's end.

PETCO, which employs about22,000, operates more than 1,100 petsupply and services stores in the UnitedStates, with about 90 in Texas.

“Keep Woofy Warm”Winter was approaching back in

2009 when Kelly Tomke came up withthe idea to “Keep Woofy Warm”. Heradjacent neighborhood was home tomany people living on the streets andmany of them had canine companions.A dog-owner, herself, she knew that ifshe had unused dog sweaters that thehomeless with dogs could use, othersdid, too. Her campaign was small atbest, until she received some localnewspaper and TV press. Soon herfront porch was full of dog-relateditems donated by concerned animal-lovers. Food, clothing, blankets, toys,bowls, collars and leashes were justsome of the items donated.

Tomke realized that these pets of thehomeless are sometimes their only fam-ily. Those not certified as “therapy”dogs are not allowed into winter shel-ters, and tents were not allowed on thestreets of San Diego, so the concept to“Keep Woofy Warm” was a “no-brainer” as Tomke saw it, as it was toother pet lovers. Several simple dogcapes can be made from one blanket orsweatshirt – all that’s needed is a pairof scissors, two safety pins and a tem-plate. Or, unused, manufactured dogsweaters, capes and coats often are stillin good shape and can be a blessing toa cold dog who lives on the street.

Tomke, again this fall and winter, isaccepting donations of dog-relateditems at her grooming salon, SaltyDawg Salon & Boutique, which is lo-cated in the East Village at the cornerof 15th Street and Island Avenue,Tomke suggests individuals couldkeep “woofie-wear” and bags of kib-ble in their car so that they are able tohelp on a moment’s notice when dis-covering homeless with pets that livenear them. Tomke would love it ifthis concept took off in other citiesacross the USA and hopes you willhelp spread the word. She can bereached at the Salty Dawg Salon &Boutique at (619) 239-2571 or by e-mail at [email protected].


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This may come as a shock, and it'scertainly not our intent to scareyou—but in case you haven't no-

ticed, today's rotten economy is tearingat everybody and everything from alldirections. The irony is that, accordingto the Giving USA Foundation, thecountry's charitable giving in 2010 roseabout $10 billion from the year before.That's an impressive backdrop for onefledgling local business—and even ascharity is the name of its game, SanDiego's animals stand to benefit fromits sizable heart.

It's called Give the Deal, and it'smodeled after several websites thatoffer killer bargains on personal itemsfor the benefit of a participating busi-ness. But unlike the others, Give theDeal includes pets in its target clientele.San Diego's pet community, after all, ismassive—and Monica Zarrinn, thefirm's public relations and sale coordi-nator, said that the firm saw an accord-ing need.

“We seem to be the only site,”Zarrinn said, “that offers deals for pets.Right now, the pets are mostly dogsand cats. But there are so many busi-nesses that deal with other animals, likebirds, reptiles and horses. I am dying toget other pet businesses involved.”

Here's how it works:The firm features a particular busi-

ness (San Diego area only) on its site forone week in four categories—For Him,For Her, For You and For Pets. Sub-scribers receive an email and couponfeaturing the details on that business'deal (recent bargains include half-pricefare at Seaside Yogurt, a 50-percent re-duction on a recording session at JCBMusic and $25 for three 30-minute dogwalks from Courtney's FureverFriends, normally priced at $51). After

the week, the business receives a ma-jority of the proceeds from the solddeals—and Give the Deal then donatesa share of its own profits to charity.

Animal-related nonprofits such asSecond Chance Dog Rescue and theSan Diego County Humane Society areamong Give the Deal's beneficiaries.Zarrinn said that pet-related businessesgenerate about half the firm's activity.Give the Deal, located in UniversityTowne Centre, was founded about fivemonths ago.

This is a win-win situation that onlystands to grow, as long as area charitiesand businesses heed Zarrinn's earnestpitch:

“We are always in need of merchantsto be featured,” she said. “We're allabout giving back, and we think SanDiego's businesses are too.”

For more information, call 858-225-6826 or see givethedeal.com.

—Martin Jones Westlin

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Animal instinct: New charity touts a pet project

Give the deal’s public relations and sales coordinator Monica Zarrinn

Give The Deal website gives back to pet communityGiveTheDeal.com emails users coupons with up to 90% off pet deals including animal oil paintings, vet check-ups,

groomers and pet supplies. The site also donates a portion of every deal sold to a different local non-profit every week, someof which include local animal charities FACE Foundation and FOCAS. Give The Deal’s mission is to reward caring-pet own-ers by saving them money, while supporting local businesses and giving back to the community. To receive the deals and helpsupport the featured “charity of the week”, register your email address at www.givethedeal.com.

Emergency HospitalsBONITA/CHULA VISTAPet Emergency & SpecialtyCenter of South County (619) 591-4802885 Canarios Court, #108, Chula Vista, CA 91910 www.PESCSanDiego.com

CARLSBADCalifornia Veterinary Specialists(760) 431-2273 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, 7 days 24 hrs.www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com

ENCINITASVCA North Coast Veterinary & Emergency (760) 632-1072 414 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024, www.VCANorthCoast.com

ESCONDIDOAnimal Urgent Care of Escondido (760) 738-9600 2430-A S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025, 7Days 24 hrs. www.AUC.US.com

KEARNY MESA/CLAIREMONTAnimal ER of San Diego (858) 569-06005610 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111 M-F 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sat. Sun. 24 hrs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHULA VISTACity of Chula Vista Animal Shelter 130 Beyer Way, CA 91911 (619) 691-5123Hours: M-F 10am to 5pm Sat. 10am to 4pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baja Dog RescueHours: 10am-5pm. (619) 407-9372www.bajadogrescue.org

Bat Rescue(619) 225-9453www.batrescue.org

Boxers N Birds (all breeds rescue and adoption)Like us on Facebook. 3308 Mission Ave.Oceanside, CA 92058. (760) 433-3763 x224www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1647.html

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

Chihuahua Rescue of San Diegowww.ChihuahuaRescueofSanDiego.com

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

Greyhound Connection(619) 286-4739www.GreyhoundConnection.org

Independent Therapy Dogs, Inc.A non-profit therapy dog organization providingtherapy dog visits for anyone who would like one.e-mail: [email protected]://sites.google.com/site/idtdinc/

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.D. Turtle & Tortoise Society(619) 593-2123www.SDTurtle.org

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

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

E-mail us your organization’s information: [email protected]

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Dog Beach Dog WashDo-It-Yourself•Service•Accessories4933 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107(619) 523-1700 http://www.dogwash.com

Fuzzy Wolf CanineTraining AcademyCert. Trainer Program, Group & PrivatePet Parent training. (831) [email protected]

VetDepot Discount Pet Meds &Supplies • Save up to 60% on all leading brands including: Frontline,Cosequin, Greenies & Heartgardwww.vetdepot.com

Lu Meyer, Obedience AcademyK-9 Family Matters, Only the best will do!Trusted, Experienced, Award WinningObedience Training. (760) 436-3571www.EncinitasObedience.com

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

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

Puptown Doggie Daycare205 16th Street.San Diego, CA 92101(619) 234-5778 www.puptown.net

347 Barkers PlaceThe Most Creative Collection ofDog-Friendly Products Imaginable!20% OFF FIRST ORDER (CODE: SDPETSMAG)www.347BarkersPlace.com

County of San Diego Department of Animal Services(619) 767-2675 • www.sddac.com

San Diego Humane Society & SPCA(619) 299-7012www.sdhumane.org

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

Iceland PureThe Clean Power of NatureUnscented pharmaceutical-gradesalmon oil for your pets.http://www.icelandpure.com

Leashes and LovePet Sitting and Dog Walking CompanyServing San Diego and surrounding areas(619) 296-4928www.leashesandlove.com

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

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

National Cat Protection SocietyA shelter whose mission is dedicatedto the protection and welfare of cats.9031 Birch St. • Spring Valley(619) 469-8771 • http://natcat.org

EasyTurf A Field Turf CompanyRequest a FREE DESIGN consultation2750 La Mirada Dr, Vista, CA 920811-800-550-7270www.sdpets.easyturf.com

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

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

PoopPac Dog Walkers CaseBAG IT – PAC IT – TRASH IT!Enjoy your walk in styleNo Odor - No Mess - It Works!www.pooppac.com

Home Buddies by Camp Bow WowDog Walking, Pet Sitting & Dog TrainingBonded and Insured (619) 889-7767www.myhomebuddies.com/LaJolla

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

California Veterinary Specialists 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008,(760) 431-2273 • 7 days 24 hrs.www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com

Leash Your FitnessFitness class for you and your DOG.Classes / events throughtout San Diego.619-822-3296http://www.LeashYourFitness.com

The Screen Machine1-800-700-TIGER (84437)Pet Proof Screen Guaranteed!Patio, Swing & French Doors, Window Screenswww.petproofscreendoors.com

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Jingle Paws Walk for PetsPresented by the ACES FoundationSaturday, November 19, 2011El Cajon Animal Shelterwww.acesfoundation.org

Full moon hike up Cowles MountainMeet at the corner of Golfcrest Drive andNavajo Road at the rest rooms. Saturday, November 12, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.www.LeashYourFitness.com events calendar

Dog Yoga Fund Raising ClassMeet at Camp Run-a-Mutt, 4030-A Sports Arena Blvd, Sunday, November 13, 2011www.LeashYourFitness.com events calendar

Wagging Winterland Saturday, Nov 20, Noon-4 p.m.155 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas 92024www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com/events

Monkey Bells-Christmas for the AnimalsDecember 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Must purchase pre-sale tickets onlinewww.mostlymonkeys.org

All-Breed Adoption EventSaturday, December 10, 2011, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Hosted by Eastlake Veterinary Clinic in thefront parking lot of the Clinic which is locatedin the Von’s shopping center in Eastlake. To register your orginization in this event or ifyou have questions, please contact EastlakeVet Clinic at (619) 482-9100. RSVPby Nov 25,to reserve space for your organization. www.eastlakepets.com

Intro to K9 Nose Work®A sport nearly any dog or human can do!January 28, 2012www.coachingcreativecanines.com

Please note: There will not be a January 2012 issue ofSan Diego Pets Magazine. Regular monthly magazineswill resume in February 2012.

Full event listing are available online. You can also add your own events for free!

You will find more events posted online:www.SanDiegoPetsMagazine.com/events

Pet Food DriveHelen Woodward Animal CenterAniMeals Program6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho San Diego,CA 92061www.animalcenter.org858-756-4117 ext. 341Bring unopened cans and bags of petfood to the Helen Woodward Center orplace in specially marked bins at selectSan Diego County Petco, Vons and otherlocations listed on their website.

National Pet Food DriveThrough Sunday, November 13Petco and Petco Foundationwww.petco.comwww.petcofoundation.orgPurchase or bring from home unopenedcans and bags of pet food and litter andplace in specially marked bins in Petco andPetco Unleashed locations nationwide.

Next issue of San Diego Pets Magazinewill be availible Dec. 6, 2011

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