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animal lifeYour pet. Our purpo
Tri-State Area Pet News
InsideRiding High
On the Farm
Family Dog Sch
HR Air Dogs
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n’t know too many ten year olds who possess the determination, perseverance,
ication and commitment that could get them to the Olympics one day, but Iknow one. Kenna Labeau has been riding horses since she was two years old
n her mom Dina and Aunt Beth, owners of Riverbank Farm in Dalton placed
atop a pony and led her around the yard. Now she competes all across New
land, in Florida and Kentucky in hopes that one day, she can make it to thempics.
l of this requires an enormous amount of practice, a lot of traveling and a de-
ed family who sacrifices much to get Kenna to the weekend shows. Whileer children are playing, relaxing and enjoying down time, Kenna and her
ies are perfecting their jumping skills and collecting ribbons and points in the
stern New England Professional Horseman Association competitions. They
e two Championships and six local Circuit Championships under their beltsady and were hoping to add to these this winter at the HITS In the Sun Show
Ocala Florida. Unfortunately, her poor pony Riley swelled up as a reaction to
red ants on the property and was unable to compete. This put her behind instandings for the pony finals in Louisville, Kentucky, but hopefully it won’t
ude her.
cause most weekends are reserved for competitions, sometimes it is difficultqueeze in normal kid activities like First Communion. The LaBeaus thought
y could fit in a morning show in Saratoga and get back in time for Kenna to
ke her First Communion at ST. Agnes in the afternoon. They hadn’t counted
t raining all of the previous night or on her pony “Little Manhatten” ditching
na into the mud. They made it home just in time to shower, throw on a white
s and get to the church.
enna often travels with an unusual entourage which includes her youngerher Sal, their Jack Russell Chico, English Cream Retriever Teddy, and occa-
ally their 20 pound piggy Penny. Years ago, a frantic call came into the
ce Department claiming a wild boar had been spotted up near the highion wires in Dalton. That was the La Beau’s other pet pig on a walk about.
ny is much more of a home body and prefers to be near the family.hile all of this traveling, practicing and competing may seem overwhelming,
won’t hear Kenna complain. Her mother says she is extremely competitiveshe looks forward to seeing all of the friends she has made from all over the
ted States. Hopefully Kenna's determination and hard work pay off and she
kes it all the way to the Olympics. But for now, Dalton is proud to have heresenting.
Tobie Petkus
Riding
Because most weekends are reserved forcompetitions, sometimes it is difficult to
squeeze in normal kid activities
like First Communion.
High
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s the kid waiting outside the wood pile for snakes, the
who unset mouse traps and brought home field mice in
windbreaker pockets. Parents always know when theyan animal lover, they have to speak softly about din-
preparation - using words like “meat” and “beef” in-
d of chicken or cow. They have to check coat pocketsrogs and make sure to tap air holes in lids of canning
They have to smuggle insects back to the garden and
se critters while their animal lovers sleep under theiranche of stuffed animals.
m what a grown up animal lover looks like. I have paw
s on my windows and floors, feathers stuck to the heels
y boots. I have hay in my hair and on most days I havewborn critter tucked in my bra.
ny animal lovers volunteer at Humane Societies and
te their money to the care of cats and dogs but noty people know that there are a handful of people in their
munity who help raise and release injured and orphaned
animals. There are also even fewer than a handful of le who take in abused and rescued Farm Animals. I gave up a paying job to
oth. In 2010 I moved to Cheshire and started Bluebird Farm Animal Sanctu-
nd Wildlife Rehab. I work on abuse and hoarding cases, I advocate for ani-
rights and the Vegan movement and take in and release wild animals.ple often ask me what to do if they see an abused farm animal. REPORT IT.
use the laws in MA are so weak in their protection of Farm Animal rights you
to be persistent and proactive. Call the MSPCA, call your local Dog Offi-
Call the Dept. of Agriculture , call the newspaper, call rescues, call neigh-… Take photos from a public access. Make a record of all abuse.
People also ask me what to do if they find an
orphan or injured wild animal.•
first thing you need to evaluate is whether the animal is in immediate danger,
in the road, injured, or in other danger. Use gloves, a box, shovel or other tool
ove the animal out of harms way. Use your judgement as to how much dan-he animal poses to you, never put yourself in danger of being bit or hit by a
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can be gently placed back in the nest or a makeshift nest can be made anded on the the same tree etc. Many animals only visit their young at dawn and
- like deer and rabbits. To check and see if a mother rabbit is visiting her
g place an X made from dental floss over the top of the nest. If the X has been
rbed the mother is probably visiting the nest. If you uncover a nest, cover itup and leave it alone being sure to keep pets away from the area.
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should always try to reunite animals with their mothers first before remov-hem from the area. You can place the animal in a box with a hand warmer and
nket, or under a low laundry basket. Make sure the baby is kept warm and
out of the weather but as near to the sight w
them as possible.
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DO NOT EVER FEED orphaned or injurwill do much more harm than good. Young
ily aspirate on liquids and most babies cannI have had to euthanize more wildlife from
ing than of injury.
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teer for the state, they pay for the animal’s care out of pocket an
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He you ever taken your dog to the pool to swim a few laps? No? How aboutse the diving board? Really, no? Well, I have! Dock jumping is a fast grow-way for families and their canine kids (we like to say fur kids) to get together
other like- minded families and have an absolute blast! Singles, families
kids of any and all ages, couples – in fact anybody that has a dog who can
m can join in the fun. What kinds of can play? I’ve seen everything from
y teacup Poodle to a Great Dane in
pool at Hudson River Air Dogs. If will chase a toy and can swim, they
play. Do you want to find out if your
wants to play? Check out www.hud-
iverairdogs.com for dates to come to
pool and work with some experienced dog handlers to see if we can get youed.
hat is an event like? Well, first there’s the pool. It’s got a dock that the dogsdown before jumping as far as they can into the water. Each dog and its han-
s) has 2 tries to get their best jump. There can be more than 1 person work-
with the dog if you work better that way. One of the handlers throws a toy outont of the dog as it is getting ready to jump. As the dog reaches to catch the
it is jumping out over the pool. That’s just one of the games that they play.
re is one where the dog has to catch the object that was thrown, one that times
fast the dogs can swim, and another that has the dog try to grab an objectis suspended over the water and gradually moved farther away from the dock.
Hmmm. How can a teacup Poodle compete with a NewfounDane? Glad you asked. Dogs compete in divisions. If your dogfeet, it is only compared to other dogs that jumped under 10 f
jumps big, like 20 feet, it is only compared to other dogs that ju
greater. If your child is the dog’s handler, they compete against
youth division. If you hthat wants to play, there
service dogs. And als
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Pretty cool, huh?
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and I saw it once on TV, and both of us thought it looked fun. Wlove with it, and have been to events in 8 states and Canada – so
some awesome dogs, and their people, too!Want to take a peek without committing yourself? Again, go
riverairdogs.com and see when the events are scheduled. Bring t
course the fur kids, too. Pack some water, sun screen, and an umAnd maybe some spare clothes, just in case you stand near the p
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this side of purradise
Too Much of a Good Thing
ong the feline residents at Purradise
n I stopped by on April 23 were aesome—a tuxedo cat, a little tabby,
a calico—whose profile cards all
the same origin: a condemned
e. When I asked manager Daniellexplain what it meant, she told me
a total of 10 cats had been taken
m a North County house whose util-had been turned off, and whose
an occupants had cared for their
mals and yet had not taken care of
m...to the extent of not even know-how many they had, despite their
’ distinctively different colors
y’d thought there were around). The place had been filthy, and
e of the cats had skin or other treat-
ailments, due to neglect.adise’s “mother” shelter, the Berk-
e Humane Society, had stepped in
ccept the entire group and see tor health and relocation.
though the calico, Cammie, was
shy, the other two—black-and-
e Patches and striped Millie—werendly when I approached them, Mil-
hattering excitedly, eager to engage
me. For a while I amused her withng her sniff at the life-size plush
from the shelter’s shop (she caught
uickly they were not real), and thenphotographer, Sheila, and I asked
ther she could visit with us in the
ter’s cozy Nook. There, Millie
ggled against me for a bit, then herosity about the room got the better
er. Scaling a cat tree to peer at the
feeder outside the window, she
decided to scale Sheila for some-to-face rubbing. Rather than com-
across as having been starved for
ntion, this little girl knew whatction felt like and fully trusted people
had only just met would supply it.
e ironic crux of animal hoarding isthose who do it often think they
e the animals’ best interests at
t—keeping them off the streets oring sure their pets get love and lots
of playmates. But overcrowding isn’t
healthy for anyone. Cats are territorialby nature, and even the most well-maintained home may feel like 24/7
rush hour to them if they have insuffi-
cient space. Cats are supersensitive tosuch invisible boundaries as needing to
perch at certain heights to feel safe, or
having soft surfaces they can consider
their turf, or enjoying privacy in theirlitterbox or around their dishes. Other
animals’ crossing those borders leads
to constant insecurity, which can resultin a host of social and emotional is-
sues, from fear or aggression, to spray-
ing or a refusal to use litterboxes.Malnourishment, dehydration, or
worse may result from the inadequate
quality or quantity of fresh food and
water, or dominant animals’ takingover the bowls. Failure to spay or
neuter can create a burgeoning popula-
tion. And health issues that can bepassed from an unclean environment
or other kitties can easily go out of
control if the humans in charge don’t
realize or ignore that something iswrong, even more so if for that house-hold veterinarians are an unaffordable
expense for even a single ill cat.
Miraculously, the BHS-rescued 10were well fed and are sufficiently well
adjusted to be prime candidates for
placement in loving ho
will be cared for as indiple who know how to
selves as well. These k
have been so lucky.
We usually hear of ocases, but this kind of n
true of even small h
only a few animals, whare viewed vaguely as
lection of cute furry obj
circumstances have m
their needs and feelinyou don’t think of you
mal hoarder, yet your p
a horde beyond your abfor them, let BHS help.
of all concerned.
This series follows the
feline bond at Purradis
Humane Society Cat Aat 301 Stockbridge Ro
rington, MA 01230 (
berkshirehumane.org. O
& Sat. 10–4 p.m.; Thp.m.; and Sun. noon–4
Iris Bass, coauthor of
Daily Companion, shar
with five shelter cats.
ALBERTO
8 Years Old
Male
Bicolor
I am a shy boy whohome. Don’t worry,
sweet-talking me I w
all purrs and maybe
because I love affec
perfect in a retireme
or adult home. Stop
in Great Barrington
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to give!
For more info, call 4
The author with Millie. Photo © 2016 by Sheila Heflin.
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hen I remember they are one in the same. I just happen to notice the raccoon
ks in the mud along the shoreline while walking to and from the river. Once, I
nced up to see from one of my favorite pools on the Farmington River to see a
utiful doe and her fawn come down the riverbank to get a long cool sip of water.member another day, several years back, when I watched my caddis dry fly float
wn a strong current and suddenly had a Peregrine falcon come out of nowhere to
oop down right in front of me. Last year I witnessed a mother Merganser with 12
e ducklings swimming behind her, when suddenly a snapping turtle came up
m the bottom and snatch one of the babies up in its mouth. I happened to have
camera out and did get a before photo of the happy family. I have met up with
ink as it dodged in and out of the stones along a riverbank and enjoyed the flick
red fox’s tail as it strut away in the opposite direction of my noisy waders. Then
e are the run-ins with snakes as I walk through the grasses. I still let them go first,
at least I do not scream anymore. Finally, the most important wildlife you need
rack when fly-fishing is the insects, technically called the “hatch”. This is an art
self; you have to get in the water, roll over some rocks and check which macro
ertebrates are living there and at what stage they are. In retrospect, Fly-fishing
ot just about fishing it’s a chance to do some tracking, some birding, view some
ve plants and flowers and identify insects and as I said in the beginning of my
cle, it is one in the same: nature.
Till next time, watch for animal signs wherever you may roam.
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9 year old son really wanted a dog, so we got a Lab puppy. I believe it is im-
ant that he learn to be a good caregiver and take responsibility for the dog. We
told him it is his job to feed and walk the dog every day. So far he has been
g it but yesterday he said he didn’t want to walk the dog anymore. Later I
d from a neighbor that there was an “incident” on the street where my son and
uppy and another person walking their dog almost got into a dog fight. We still
our son should walk the dog and take responsibility. Do you agree?
ough your intentions are good in asking your son to take care of the puppy he
ed, you are placing a huge burden of responsibility on a 9 year old by expect-
him to walk the dog in the neighborhood each day. Your son knows nothingt the puppy’s or another dog’s body language--scared, happy, shy, friendly, ter-
d, aggressive? etc.--so how would he know if it is safe to approach or avoid an-
r dog? At his age/size he probably wouldn’t be strong enough to control they from getting too close to dangers, jumping up on passing people, or pooping
omeone’s lawn. Your son is a child who won’t always make good decisions
kly. If he gets distracted with friends and lets go of the leash, your puppy could
jured or killed, which would be a terrible burden for him to face. Your son couldnto the road to try and save the pup and be hurt too. His refusal is really a re-
t for help. The incident probably scared both of them. If you want your son to
for your new dog and enjoy the experience then you first must take responsibil-
supervise him and teach him everything he needs to know, and only increase hiss as you see he is really ready and able to handle them. If he wanted to drive
amily car you probably wouldn’t hand him the keys and tell him to go try it out!ponsible dog ownership should be no different. I would suggest the
wing simple steps for you and your son to learn together about your new com-
on:
ding: Be sure you know how much and how often to feed a puppy and whats are off limits. Kids like to give dogs whatever they are eating, and some of that
d be harmful to the puppy as well as creating bad behavior. As puppies grow we
to know when to increase quantities. Supervise your child when he feeds thePuppies need to learn it is safe and comfortable to have someone around them
n they eat otherwise they could become aggressive at the food bowl. Keep a
on the wall for who fed the puppy, at what time, for each day of the week.w the signs that your puppy may be ill--not eating, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. A
shouldn’t have to be aware of all this.
ning: Enroll your puppy in Puppy Kindergarten and Beginners Skills and Man-classes at a time that your son can attend. Supervise him in the class so he learns
to train his dog. Oversee at home that he is doing some lesson practice each day
help him with exercises that are difficult. This also includes house training the
y.
and Exercise: Supervise their play. Too rough play can lead to a very rudedog that no one likes. Either of them can become bullies with the wrong kind
ay. Puppies bite a lot! Be sure you son knows how to handle the puppy prop-if he is biting. We want them to enjoy each other, not be frightened or hurt by
another. Be sure they always run and play in a safely enclosed area away from
treet.
h Walks: Leash walking is for training, socializing and exercise. This is anjob. Have your son accompany you as often as possible. Let him take the leash
e of the time in safe areas so you can give him some instructions on better leash
ling but never send him off on his own to walk the dog through the neighbor-until they are both older and your dog is well trained.
r responsibility didn’t end when you purchased the dog. Like any new family
ber the puppy needs the support and involvement of everyone in your home.
Foran, CDBC, CPTA-KA is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and
avior consultant and owner of Foranimals, LLC in Lenox, MA. For more
mation: www.trainingforanimals.com or 413-445-8843
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Je 12th will be the date for the 1st Annual Shamrock Pack Walk for Veterans. The idea was a col-ration of Paula Phillips of Shamrock Dog Grooming and Jesse Salas of The Right End of thesh. Wanting to give back to the veterans, “these men and women know sacrifice” says Paula
y deserve more and we want to help”. Jesse, a veteran himself, “God bless each and everyone
hem.”
strongly believe in our pack walk with dogs. Why dogs you ask? Because we love our pets andll bring attention to both veterans and dogs. Between them is 60 years of experience with dogs.
e, a K9 Trainer and specialist with problem areas, Paula with Grooming, agility and day care.
e walk will kick off at 2:00pm, Sunday June 12th at Shamrock Dog Grooming, 10 Lyman Street,field. Registration begins at 1:00pm. The
k continues on to Veteran Memorial on Vet-
Way, Colt Road, then return to Shamrock for
al of 3 mile round trip. Anthony Riello, willthe National Anthem, followed by the Pledge
Allegiance and Veteran speakers, concluding
wreath placing on the memorial in remem-ce.
dge sheets and Registration are available at Shamrock Dog Grooming. We welcome donations whether you walk or
Only accepting the first 25 walkers with dogs*. Donations collected totaling $50 or more total, will receive a FREE
hirt. T-shirts will also be available for purchase the day of the race for $15.l proceeds go to the American Legion Riders Post 155, Dalton, MA. These donations will be distributed to Local
erans in need.
If you would like to be a sponsor of this event or to get a pledge sheet and registration form,please call Paula at Shamrock Dog Grooming 413-443-9700.
*Dogs walking are required to show proof of proper vaccinations.
A Pack Walkfor Veterans
Pack WVeter
Shamro1st Annual
for
these men and women know sacrifice
says Paula they deserve more and
we want to help
“ “
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18 Years of Experience • Gift Certificates Always Available
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marketplac by Tobie Petkus
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Just when you think you have seen it all, a new invention c
tops all others. The Play Date Ball is a remote controlle
camera, squeaker, and microphone inside. This allows you t
of an app and a smart phone, to play and talk with, hear, take
record your pet while you are away from home. You direct th
your pet gets exercise and stimulation and hopefully he o
comforted by hearing your voice when you are not with him
It is brilliant and the perfect gift for the most pampered of p
available yet; for a $149.00 pledge ($100.00 off of the ant
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when they come out. It is sure to be a huge hit. You may e
fired from your job for having too much fun with your pet
supposed to be working though...small price to pay I say.
Check with your local pet store for availability.
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CONNECTICUT Animal LifeA Message from Little Guild of St. Francis
Do You Have the Ultimate Dog?
Animal Lifer May 2016 animallife
Eyone meet Miller! Miller is a 6
old neutered male hound mix. Lit-
uild of Saint Francis pulled Millera West Virginia shelter where he
d outside. Miller has had a toughduring his short life, when he was
ered during his stay at the Guild, he
an adverse reaction and spent some
deal of time being sick due to thision. With meds and compresses
ng his sick time, he was quite the
ect gentleman about letting staff care of him. Within a short time,
taff and volunteers
me very fond of
southern boy.
er was eventuallyted into a home
a young womanher son, in a short
unt of time, we
d that being in suchall space such as a
e was too much for
er and he began to
anxiety. Hister found that he
happiest when he
outside roamingcatching scents in
yard. Over time,er’s anxiety of g confined to a
e got worse and un-
ageable. Miller was
ned to the Little Guild and seen byhaviorist to see what was causing
anxiety. We came to the conclu-
with little information on his pre-s life before us, that Miller had
r lived in a home. For 6 years he
never experienced what most dogs, living under a roof with a family.
Miller thrives outside and loves to do
his “hound” thing by catching a scent
and going with it. He is a sweet, tenderand loving boy but is more of an out-
side dog. Miller has been with theGuild August 13th 2015, simply be-
cause most people are looking to adopt
a family dog is going to enjoy being in-
side with them. Well Miller is lookingfor someone who is willing to give him
his space and let him enjoy himself
doing what he knows best, which isbeing outside. Miller tolerates other
dogs but is not looking for someonewho wants to constantly play and he is
not a big fan of cats! The staff at the
Guild believes he would do great on afarm as a farm hand’s sidekick. Miller
is a wonderful walker on leash and
loves when it’s his turn to get out of hiskennel and go for a walk with his fa-
vorite volunteers…which he has a lot
of! Please don’t hesitate to come in and
meet this southern gentlemen, youwon’t be dis appointed!
In December 2015, Little Guild of
Saint Francis took on a transport from
West Virginia which had a beautifulolder Pitbull named Tipsy. Tipsy came
to us at the spry age of 11 years and hadbeen through so much during her lifealready. You could visibly see that Miss
Tipsy had been bred multiple times
when she was younger and was never
spayed afterwards. Older female dogswho have not been spayed are at a
higher risk of forming mammary tu-
mors which is exactly what had hap-pened with Tipsy. She came into the
Guild covered in mammary tumors.
Tipsy had already had multiple tumorsremoved in a previous surgery and they
unfortunately came bac
these make it hard to
health issues to be adowent through surgery
mammary tumors fromthe surgery, she then w
tensive routine shots to
tumors from returnin
seemed to be working ing the cancer down.
Tipsy sat in her kenne
out patiently waiting foher own. Staff and volu
fell hard for sweet Tips
low, easy going and alw
dling and kisses! Afte
months of waiting, Tipdrove a couple hours j
and only her! It was LoTipsy got very lucky wi
ily because they had on
iors in the past, some hdifferent kinds, so the
handle all her medical
to keep her as comforta
Currently, Tipsy is enjoher forever home with
cancer coming back! It
kisses and naps on thethis special girl, and she
bit of it!
On my
way homeMom!
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Pack WalkVeterans
Shamrock1st Annual
for
3 MileWalk
Shamrock Professional Dog Grooming
American Legion Riders PosPeace Train Tees
Sunday, June 12, 2016Registration at 1pm, Walk starts at 2pmStarting at Shamrock Dog Grooming, 10 Lyman St., Pittsfieldwalk continues on to Veteran Way, Colt Ro
Ceremonies at the Memorial, then back to Shamrock, for a 3 mile total.
Every dog* owner with $50 in sponsors gets s Free T-Shirt.For more information & to get a sponsor sheet and Registration call 413-443-970
All Donations will go to The American Legion Riders, Post 155, Dalton, MA
Sponsored by:
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in the tri-state area
dop ti ons Roxie
Please call
Berkshire Humane Society413-447-7878
in
Boomer came in as a stray. He who is looking for a quiet home He is around 15 years old but hpep left in his step. He loves to wHe loves everyone one he meewith dogs and cats. He is still w
training. You would never nowBoomer is young at heart! Stophim today!.
Boom
Sponsored by
At the
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Gizmo is a very handsome boy who is looking for
a home with older children as he is not a fan ofbeing handled. He loves lounging in the sun andgazing out the windows. He has lived with cats;he came in with Polly. He is afraid of dogs so un-less the dog is very calm and will give him hisspace he would prefer a no dog home. Stopdown and meet this handsome boy.
Gizmo
At the
Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter
Sponsored by:
Locations throughoutBerkshire County
O t i sTHIS WEEK’S DOG IS:
I am Otis and I made my way here because I was an unclaimed stray
from Northern Berkshire County. I seem to be house trained. I would
do best with an adult home setting. I have vision loss in one eye. I
would like to be the only dog in my new home. I am working on be-
coming more comfortable with handling and Vet procedures. Please
check with the kennel staff for more information and see if I could work
for you!
214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA • 314-447-7878
Dog of the MontEach week HADDAD SUBARU will be sponsoring a “Dog of
If that dog is adopted during that week, Haddad Subaru wtowards the adoption fee!
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I can be shy when meeting new people, so I'll need apatient owner to slowly and positively. I am an ener-getic fellow that needs to be leash walked. I run and Iam hard to get to come back when I am off leash. Iwas house trained in my home when I am on a regularschedule.I do alert whenever something new comesinto my view. I may do best with older teens to adultsin a home setting. I prefer a household without cats,as I have a high prey drive and I have been persistentwith a cat in the past. I do pretty well with car rides.
Odie
Sponsored by:
At theBerkshire Humane Society
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Clarice is a 3-4 year old Americanhounds make great pets for active inexperienced dog handlers, peoplethose who enjoy the outdoors. Clarloves all people. Clarice will need sunderstands hound dogs and their hoping for a fenced in yard for this kid or two in the family. She truly lov
Clar ic
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289 Dalton AvenuePittsfield, MA 01201
413-443-4949www.allenheights.com
Elizabeth
DVM
CertifiedVeterinary Acu
HoursMon-Fri 8-5, S
Washington State Road, Washington, MA 01223 • www.hilltownsv
Dr. Sharon Lynch, VeterinarianFred Davis III, CVT
Comprehensive Veterinary ServicesLow Cost • Individual Attention
Caring & Compassionate
veterinarians
Treating cattle, horses, goats, sheep, llamas
and alpacas at your farm or home
Bilmar Small Animal Hos• Full Service Hospit
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• Housecalls
Looking for houseCall Dr. Blanchard f
413-528-1180 • Fax 413-528-17
776 Main St., Great Barr
Hours: 8:30-5 Mon.-Fri, 8
Call fo
Dr. Claire Blanchard
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VCA All Caring Animal Hospital
Conventional & Holistic Veterinary Medicine
& Acupuncture440 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA
413-528-8020www.vcaallcaring.com
Open 7 Daysa week
House Callson
Tuesday!
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animal life go-to directoryoardingwMeow Regencyycare, Boarding & Grooming Facility for Dogs.
ok Road, Sheffield, MA 01257
r S. Blume 413-229-0035bowmeowregency.com
na’s K-9 Bed & Breakfastity care pet sitting in my safe, comfortable home
arm Road, Copake, NY 12516
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ppy Dog Kennel & Day Careding • Day Care • Training
ring, Alford, North Egremont, Hillsdale
hatham, Chatham and more!
Hayes 413-528-0877
e PlayyardCare • Boarding • Training
unty Rt. 21, Hillsdale, NYtheplayyard.com
& George Clark 518-325-9807
ooming
uffy Muttsper • Shop • Barkery
epot Street, Dalton, MA
300-0052scruffymutts.com
t stores
nsDotter’s Petity Foods & Supplies, Raw Diet Specialists.
Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
BENSDOTTERS.com
528-4940
ez Petum foods and treats. A neighborhood pety store with everything you need forthy pet. Special orders welcome.
x Commons, 55 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox, MA
637-0800 • www.chezpet.com
ow Growlrganic-Natural Dog & Cat FoodServe Dog Wash Stations!
ain St., Lee, MA • www.Meowandgrowl.com
243-1220
olunteer
ARTshire Disaster Animal Response Teamcing risk for pets during disasters and more!
ne McKeown, Director • www.WMDART.com
rescues & sheltersBerkshire Humane SocietyOpen Tues.- Sat. 10am to 4pm, Thurs Eve. 5 - 8pm
Sun. Afternoon 1 - 4pm • Closed Mondays
413-447-7878 • www.berkshirehumane.org
214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA
Bluebird Farm Animal Sanctuary
413-446-3345
Dalmatian RescueHarriet Koss
(917) 670-3892
hckoss@aol.com
Eleanor Sonsini Animal ShelterOpen Tues.-Fri. 12 to 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 - 5pm
Closed Mondays
413-448-9800 • www.sonsinianimalshelter.org
63 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield, MA
Little Guild of St. Francis285 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, W. Cornwall, CT860-672-6346www.littleguild.org
NE Basset Hound Rescue, Inc.Dawna Hartman, Intake Coordinator,
68dawna@gmail.com, www.nebhr.org
(508) 243-3622 MA
NE Pyreness Rescue(toll free) 877-528-0637www.nepyresq.org
PurradiseOpen Wed. & Fri. 10am - 4pm, Thurs. 10am - 6pm,
Sunday 12 - 4pm301 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA
413-717-4244 • www.berkshirehumane.org
veterinarian servicesAllen Heights Veterinary HospitalDog and Cat Grooming
Amanda Bevens, 289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA
413-443-4949
Berkshire AmbulatoryVeterinary ServicesYoanna Y. Maitre, DVMMobile practice providing quality medical and surgical care
for horses and farm animals. Vaccination, strategic deworming,
Coggins & health certificates, custom dentistry (hand & Power-
float), castrations, dehorning, & more. Serving MA & NY
by appointment.
www.berkshirelargeanimal.com
413-637-2223
North County Veterinary HospitalDr. John C. Reynolds, Dr. Laura A. Eiszler& Dr. Lindsay M. Cermak, DVM’s
838 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA
413-664-4570
veterinarian serviPittsfield Veterinary Hospit24 Hour Emergency care, animal chiropractic, acupuncture
John C. Reynolds, DVM, Madeleine Hoog-C
Michelle P. Looney, DVM, Bridget E. Pope, D
Carmen A. Swinson, DVM, , Lindsay M. Cer
Hours: Daily Mon-Fri. 8am to 8pm,.Sat. & Su
www.pittsfieldvet.com
413-499-1580
pet timesA listing of upcoming events inthe Tri-state area
FRIDAY, MAY 20TH
6:00pm
PACK WALKS are Back!Ashuwillituck Trailat the Berkshire Mall.Registration forms available at the shelter.We are also recommending that all dogs receupdated kennel cough vaccinations.
63 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield.
SAVE THE DATE
JUNE 12TH, SUNDAY
1st Annual
Shamrock Pack Walk for Veterabenefit Veteran Organizations in our
1.5 mile walk, Pittsfield.
More information or to be a sponsor pPaula, at Shamrock Dog Grooming413-443-9700
classifiedsLine listings available for pet related 20 words for $15.00 per month.Pre-pay is necessary.Please call for details or sendyour ad to: aladvertising@aol.com.
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new accounts/clients, focusing on new business
development in Southern & Northern Berkshires and
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