www.cockerrescue.comShorewood Cocker Rescue, Inc.

Spring 2007

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The conveniences of 21st century life have transformed our society into a dispos-able one. Products are designed for one use then the garbage. When somethingbreaks, we throw it away instead of fixing it.

This disposable mentality has slowly crept into our collective consciousness.People throw away everything, anything and anybody these days including babiesand dogs. Older dogs generally lose their homes and find themselves in rescues and shel-ters through no fault of their own, but rather because of the person or people they livewith. Dogs become homeless for reasons such as; change in work schedule, newbaby, death of a guardian, not enough time for the dog, allergies, moving to a newresidence, children going off to college, and many other reasons which are related tolifestyle. Unfortunately, not all dogs are surrendered to rescues or shelters. Someare just dumped on the roadside or left in woods. They have become disposable tothose who they once lived with. Each dog comes with their own unique set of experiences and circumstances.These dogs do suffer some emotional distress and anxiety. The stress of being in ashelter can cause a dog to become confused and disoriented. Being uprooted andplaced in a chaotic environment, may cause them to temporarily forget theirhousetraining. The dog is the unfortunate recipient of their former owners’ actionsand must endure all its consequences. Once a dog reaches the age of five, it is extremely difficult to place them quickly.Dogs who are five years and older are frequently labeled “unadoptable” by sheltersand are often euthanized. Overcrowding is the norm and space is needed for theyounger dogs who are more likely to be adopted. This is where breed rescues intervene and rescue these dogs. SCR is no strangerto senior rescues. We have been rescuing, rehabilitating, nursing and comfortingseniors for years. Most of these seniors need to learn to trust again and gain theirself-confidence back. Our foster homes play such a pivotal role in allowing thesedogs to come to terms with their new circumstance and in helping them to trust onceagain. Essentially, there is nothing wrong with these dogs. They suffer no genetic mala-dies, no vicious behavioral problems, only the experience and trauma of being home-less. What these dogs do have is the capability to love unconditionally once again.Look into the eyes of a senior dog and what you will see is a wealth of life experiencewhich will lead them to appreciate; a new owner, a warm place to sleep, regularmeals and checkups at the vet and all the love and attention you can give them.Make no mistake about it, they will be grateful and love unconditionally in return. By choosing to adopt an older dog, you make a statement about the value of lifeat all ages. Your compassion will enable an older dog to live the best years of his orher life with you.

Homeless Seniors Come Full CircleBy Jodine Nitz

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SynDee Adopted March 17, 2007

Sammy Adopted February 17, 2007

Sandy Adopted February 22, 2007

Murphy Adopted March 3, 2007

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Shorew ood Notes

The mission of Shorewood Cocker Rescue, Inc. is to assist homeless Cockers find permanent homes withresponsible, loving families. We spay or neuter all Cockers prior to placement and check references on all adopters.We make every effort to carefully match each Cocker with the right family to maximize the adoption's success."

SCR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Adopting an older dog is a wonderful experience. You will gain a loving and faithful companion, a great friend.The privilege of loving a older dog makes every single day special as your relationship grows stronger. The lovethat grows from the knowledge that you have given a senior another chance at life is infinite. Older dogs can be ascute and lovable as young dogs and they come with all the good qualities that ittakes a young dog years to grow into.

Older dogs are housetrained. You will not have to go through all the stages of potty training and accidents. They know that the outdoors is for eliminating. Older dogs will not chew inappropriate items. They are not teething and know that bones are for chewing. Older dogs focus well. Those who have known love before quickly learn what is expected of them to gain and keep love and attention. Most of them can be trained easier than pups. Older dogs understand what “no” means. They would not have survived if they did not learn what “no” means and obey. Older dogs fit in easily. They have been socialized and they know what it takes to get along with humans and other dogs. Older dogs have learned what it means to be part of a “pack”. Older dogs have a tremendous amount of love to give. They are grateful for it and good at returning it once they are in their new home. Older dogs are appreciative for the chance they have been given. ¨ Older dogs are excellent and instant companions because they know the ways of the world. They will reward you with unwavering devotion. ¨ With and older dog what you see is what you get. They have grown into their personalities unlike a young dogs.

Shana is waiting for her“forever home”.

Along with the spring rains come those little muddy pawprints that are tracked through our homes that we areall cleaning up. It is well worth it though when you receive that doggie look that says “I’m sorry”. You may notwant to take that daily walk in the rain, but now that the weather is warming up, it is good to get out there and walkoff any weight your cocker may have gained during the winter months.

We are happy to announce that Jenifer Parisi has accepted an additional role with the rescue as that of EventCoord inator replacing Cara Miller. Jenifer has been a volunteer w ith the rescue since 2001 and the TransportCoord inator since 2003. She has adopted several dogs from SCR, Annie and Bailey in 2000, Beau in 2001, and Bellain 2004.

SCR once again participated in the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo in March. The three day weekend event wasan exhausting one for both volunteers and dogs. However, it was well worth it as several dogs met their foreverfamilies at the event. In February we also participated in the AWARE Pet Expo in Milwaukee. This one day extrava-ganza also resulted in several adoptions.

We continue to hold adoption events at the Dane County Humane Society, so be sure to come see us at thislocation. On April 21st we will be holding our first adoption event at the Petco, 2541 Northwest Arterial in Dubuque,Iowa. We will also be there on May 19th. Please remember to mark September 8th on your calendar as the date forthe 4th annual Wigglebutt Walk.

On a somber note, Shorewood Cocker Rescue began the year with the passing of our beloved friend and volun-teer, Marion Rutar. Marion was a volunteer with SCR for about 7 years and also an advocate for dogs that manypeople would not want to adopt because they were old or imperfect on the outside. Inspired and thankful forMarion’s work with these dogs, SCR has decided to dedicate this issue to those cockers who were so dear to Marion’sheart, seniors.

Older Dogs Make Great Friends

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showed her personality and spunk and goofy habits.

Coco entered our lives at a very difficult time. Our beloved cocker Wiggie wasdying of lymphoma and our sense of impending loss was profound. He was goingto leave a large footprint. After two harrowing courses of chemotherapy he stillloved his friends and the vet. He never stopped wagging his tail. We made a decision to adopt an older, more settled dog, in hope that we wouldall heal and learn to love again. Coco has been with us for eight wonderful yearsnow. She came to us wise beyond her seven years. She was a gentle nursemaidfor Wiggie and a confidant and companion for us in our grief. She brought with herthe attributes of an older dog; she was potty trained, had some obedience training,she was socialized and she brought mystery (a history we can only guess about). We truly believe that animals are sensitive to their owner’s emotions and stress.She seemed to know when to snuggle and when to play. Over time, CocoShe endeared herself to all of us. No matter the age at which a pet is adopted, there are no guarantees. Wiggie became ill at two and died at four. Our little browndog is fifteen now and with the addition of Ricky (an active four year old cocker), Coco shows little signs of slowing down. Frankly,we would never consider a puppy again. The older dog will show you its temperament and make life a little easier in terms or trainingand housebreaking. Older dogs are more difficult to place, yet they can bring joy and love in equal measure for an indefinite time. Perhaps because she is small, brown and fuzzy, Coco always elicits squeals of “look at the cute puppy” from almost every childshe meets. I hope you will consider adopting an older “puppy”. Every grateful wiggle will be your reward. Coco and Ricky enrich ourlives everyday! - Bonnie, Vern, Austin and Ryan Paruch - West Bend, Wi.

At 10 years of age, Simba found his forever home with Eileen Shields of Germantown, Wi. He isa happy and healthy 11 year old. According to his new owner, he has been spoiled rotten since hewas adopted in September of 2005. “I would not trade him for the world”, Shields said. After undergoing two knee replacement surger-ies, Shields explained that it was Simba who got her up and moving and that he continues to do so.“We go for walks and he just loves people and other dogs. We take treats along to give to the otherdogs. They are always happy to see us coming.” Shields also notes that Simba entered her life with ease. “Older dogs are more settled in theirways and because they were homeless they try to do everything to please you. Simba has never hadan accident in the house. He waits until I get home from work to let him out”, she said. “I would adoptanother senior dog in a moment.”

beloved pet before her misfortune of losing her home. She was housetrained, loving and gentlewith all people, kids, and dogs. She never chewed or damaged anything. She needed no trainingwhatsoever. Abby loved her dog bed, going on walks, getting brushed and snuggling. She neverhad to be crated and could always be trusted home alone. When I arrived home from work, sheand Shelby would always be waiting at the door. Abby left us after 20 months but she remains inour hearts always. - Cyndee Marciniak and Family, Darien, Il.

After stopping by the SCR booth at the Chicaoland Pet Expo in 2004, I looked them up onweb when I got home. I had been thinking about adopting a second dog, but was scared that my8 years old Shelby would not like sharing her home and owners. I was immediately drawn toAbby. I applied for her and on April 1st she came to her forever home. She was thought to beabout 10 years old and deaf. Abby stole our hearts from day one. She was clearly someone’s

“Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.”

-Sydney Jeanne Seward

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The life span of man has increased significantly due to the marvels of modern medicine. So to, has the life span of mansbest friend. The average life span for dogs has increased from 7 years in the 1930’s to more than 12 years. In fact, asignificant number of dogs are living well into their teen years. This is especially true of small to midsize dogs such ascocker spaniels. Older dogs need all of the same things younger dogs do, good nutrition, exercise and regular visits to the vet. Veterinaryattention and medication are needed at all ages and is not necessarily more costly when a dog is older. Prior to adoptingany older dog, ask if any age related conditions are present so that you can take appropriate measures to address them.With your help older dogs can live long, happy, active lives. Here are some tips to help you achieve that goal. Choose the best veterinarian you can find with whom you feel comfortable and trust. Make 2 visits annually.

Become informed about conditions, symptoms, and treatments common to older dogs. Be alert and report them to your vet promptly. Feed your dog quality dog food. SCR recommends EVO by Innova. See Shorewood Cocker News, Winter 2006 for more information. Do not overfeed your dog. Obesity will create health problems and shorten life span. Walk your dog daily or see that your dog gets adequate exercise based upon his capabilities. Make your older dog a part of the family and include him as much as possible. Vaccinate your dog once every 3 years as currently advised by most major veterianary colleges. Refer to the follow ing link for more information. http://www.cockerrescue.net/vaccination_information.doc Brush your dogs teeth at least 3 times a week and have them professionally cleaned when advised by your vet.

Tips To Keep Your Senior Healthy

When Cedric (Ceddy) was adopted at approximately 7-8 years, he was an adorable boywith a cataract on his right eye. Our veterinarian confirmed Shorewood’s analysis that thecataract would not significantly affect Ceddy’s quality of life. We are no strangers to an older cocker. Our last pup was a strong-willed little girl whoremained headstrong and faithful to us nearly eighteen years. Yes, 18 years. Ceddy has grown increasing fond of us (and we of him) since his adoption. He requiresno medication, but even if he did it would be a very small price to pay for his affection,warmth, and love. Ceddy is fantastic!! So loving, gentle, so appreciative of our attention,obedient, cute, patient and respectful around other dogs and humans. He is content tosleep, eat and be loved. Especially eat.

It has been a little more than a year now since Cedy’s adoption, and if folks were not aware that he was adopted by us at 7-8 yearsof age, they would think he had been with us since he was a puppy. Ceddy is everything we hoped he would be and more!! - Pat andJ.T.- Chicago, Il

In his first months with us, Ceddy cried when he felt abandoned by his people, but weassured him that we would always come back. Even to this day, when we return, the joy heexpresses is just unbelievable. It makes us feel like kids again.

When I adopted Megan on December 29th, 2005, little did know how much love Iwould be bringing into my life. I wanted an older dog because I’m not used to puppyenergy anymore and I wanted a cocker who would just be my sweet lap dog and get alongwith my other cocker, Cady and my spring spaniel, Whitney. Megan had some health issues when I got her, but together, we overcame most ofthem. I saw her go from a stiff, timid, scared dog into a sassy and confident “Wigglebutt”.Although she did not have the speed and agility of a younger dog, she had enough spunkto tag along at the local dog run and to walk up to Whitney and take a toy right out of hermouth and walk away with it! She went for walks almost every day and was always thefirst one up the stairs at night to stake out her spot on my bed.

I do not know why Megan’s owners gave her up the way they did (in a shelter onChristmas Eve) but I do know that I gave Megan one heck of a retirement home and thebest year of her life. She was not a cuddler when I adopted her, but that changed in notime. She was the loudest barker when I came home from work every day, but the best behaved whenever I had company. She wasnot timid about asking for a bite of my food. Okay, all of my food. Unfortunately, I had to have Megan put to sleep on January 5th, 2007. Although the act is never easy, I knew that it was her timeand that I’d given her all the love and care I possibly could. In return, she gave me all her love and devotion and left me with a ton ofpictures with her big happy smile to remember her by. Some people might ask why I chose to have a dog that I wouldn’t have at least 10 years with. I would say that Megan gave meall her love, and you can’t count love with years, you count it with your heart. - Dawn Stombaugh, Racine, Wi.

With Spring Comes the Risk of Heartworm

Heartguard is monthly meat flavored chewable tablet and will protect against heartworm only.Heartguard Plus is a monthly meat flavored chewable that also prevents against intestinal parasites like worms. This is

good for those dogs that may indulge in poop or “poopsicles”.Interceptor is a monthly tablet that will protect against heartworms and certain intestinal parasites.Tri-Heart Plus is monthly chewable tablet that will prevent heartworm and control certain intestinal worms.Sentinel is a monthly tablet that prevents heartworms and controls certain intestinal worms and fleas.Revolution is a monthly topical that is applied to the skin to prevent heartworm disease and halt the flea life cycle. It also

treats and control certain ticks in dogs.

It is important to also use a monthly flea/tick preventative in addition to your heartworm medication UNLESSyour heartworm medication also controls fleas and ticks.

By Lynette Wirtz Along with the warm spring air comes the friendly reminder in the mail from the vet for the annual heartworm check. What is heartworm anyway?

Heartworm is a type of worm that lives in the right ventricle of the heart and causes the heart to enlarge. Ultimately it can cause death. Heartworms are transmitted from an infected animal to a noninfected animal by a mosquito. Many

areas of the United States are seeing an increased number of heartworm infected dogs due to the fact that more and morepeople are traveling with their dogs. The dog may get infected while traveling and then take the disease back home. Thisdoes not mean you should stop traveling with your dog, only that you should be prepared. Make sure you take your dog to the vet each spring to have a heartworm test done. More vets do a “SNAP” test wherethey take a bit of blood and put it into a little single use test and push a button causing you to hear a snap. Other vets do an“Occult” test where they take blood and send it out to a lab. Both ways work well and you should have results in a coupleof days if the blood is sent out and within minutes if done in-house.

If your dog is found to be heartworm free you will be instructed to give your dog a monthly prescription tablet to helpprevent heartworm. Because you need to remember to give this pill monthly, it is recommended to give it on a day you canremember easily, such as the first of the month. How do you know which type of preventative to give? Ask your vet if you are unsure and DO NOT give a preventativewithout first having the test done.

By: Darlene Harbick

Before we adopted our cocker in 2004, my husband and I vacationed all around Europe and the U.S.Travel was an important part of who we were. After adopting Trixie, we’ve limited travel to places she can go too, and we’ve been pleasantly sur-

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Dogs Are Going Places . . . . .

prised to find that we still have many travel options. Just a little research on the Web shows many dog friendly hotels all thecountry, including options in most major cities. Several national chains even welcome dogs. You can also find dog friendlyresorts, special camps, attractions like Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and travel companies that cater to peopletraveling with pets. Feeling adventurous? You and your dog can tour wine country in California, hike the French Alps or New York’s Catskills,and even cruise the QE2. One travel company, Breakaway Adventures in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina offers dozens oftour packages in various parts of the world. Or, if you prefer planning your own vacation, you can go to DogFriendly.com,PetsWelcome.com or one of several other web sites for people who travel with their dog. There is a magazine, FidoFriendly, and several books, including AAA’s “Traveling With Your Pet’. There is advice on places to stay, things to do andplaces you can eat with your pets.

In just two years, our Trixie is a veteran of dozens of trips involving hotel stays, many restaurant meals (in outdoorseating areas), visits to city, county, and state parks in multiple states and she even has a few favorite shopping locationsat home and away. While she hasn’t experienced air travel (yet), we won’t rule that out.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or the trip of a lifetime, man’s best friend can also make a great travelcompanion, consider bringing him along!

I remember the first time I met Marion (and Elaine) and it was a great time for our entire family. We had just beenaccepted to adopt Prince (041) and because we lived so far away, they brought Prince and checked out our home atthe same time These poor ladies had driven over 3 hours to get here and then couldn’t find our house because weare buried in the woods. Once we got them here I was glad and I made a pot of coffee as they both seemed thrilledto stay awhile, relax and visit. Marion was attentive to the pups and how they interacted. We next met Marion at the1st Wigglebutt Walk. She knew exactly who we were. I think Marion had a memory of a steel trap as she alwaysknew the people and pups who were involved in Shorewood. She is the one who trained me on Sammy’s (SamAnthony 051) medications for his eyes when we adopted him the following fall. And again, we got to chat with herwhen we adopted Buddy (Barney 061). She always remembered who we were and the pups, always wantingupdates on everyone. Marion was a wonderful lady who cared about every one of the pups that has gone throughrescue! God Bless you, Marion. We do and always will miss you and your friendly smile. - Lynne Turnquist

Marion always had candy! Previously working for the Jelly Belly company, this didn’t surprise me but she alwayswas so funny with her bags of goodies. She would share and since I too love candy, I was always right there to takea piece or two if she offered. Marion was a “behind the scenes” volunteer. She did so much for SCR and the cockersloved her. Marion loved them as well. She was truly and angel on earth. We will miss you Marion. - Cara Miller

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Over the years, Marion helpednumerous cockers find a newbeginning and a forever home.In her passing from this life to thenext, we at Shorewood CockerRescue know that Marion hascrossed the Rainbow Bridge withthose who were waiting for herand has found her forever home.

April 21, 1926 - January 16, 2007Marion Rutar

Shorewood Cocker Rescue Honors The Memory Of

Your absence leaves a voidimpossible to fill by one, but yourlove and kindness will beremembered by all. You touchedthe lives of many cockers andhumans alike. The volunteers ofShorewood Cocker Rescueremember the dedication andtireless effort of Marion Rutar.

I can’t imagine all the dogs and animals that were waiting for Marion at the Rainbow Bridge. The kisses will beendless! - Betty Grogan

I could certainly see how much she loved the dogs. - Leslie Oganowski

When I started fostering for Shorewood, my first foster Honey was in bad shape. I started to wonder what I gotmyself into because of the condition she was in, but after talking to Marion, I decided to give it a try. She was veryencouraging and helpful each time I had to call. I know she will be missed by everyone that is involved with SCR. Iam sure there was a very large welcoming committee to meet her when she “crossed over”. I know Rusty was therewiggling his butt hoping she brought cookies with her. - Elaine Zablotski

Marion was very dedicated to Shorewood Cocker Rescue. She was quite knowledgeable of our dogs, their needsand how to treat the sick ones. Marion was supportive of the Wigglebutt Walk and her baked items and hard work willtruly be missed. I use to meet Elaine and Marion almost once a week at a restaurant in Janesville to exchange dogs.Many times we had something to eat and a good conversation. - Karen Allness

At rescue events, Marion was usually the person sitting quietly with one of the dogs on her lap and others gatheredaround her waiting for her gentle touch. It was clear for all to see that the dogs just loved her. Marion seemedhappiest and most content in the middle of her flock and they were content to just be near her. She saw the innerbeauty in each dog, looking right past any outward imperfections or what others may consider flaws. The older dogswho suddenly found themselves in rescue for a variety of different reasons are the ones who totally captured herheart and became her passion. Marion dedicated her life to help every cocker who entered Shorewoods doors anddid unselfishly whatever it took to care for them and to make a much better life for them all. This world needs manymore Marions!! - Deb Kent

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I first met Marion over 40 years ago. We were both buyers at a large retail store in Chicago. At the time I was verymuch into showing Quarter horses. Marion had never been to a horse show. I was going to the Chicago InternationalHorse show and asked her if she would like to go along. She was hooked. Before we left the show we hadpurchased a weanling show filly and Marion’s life would never be the same. Soon we added another mare andbefore long we decided we needed to buy a place to keep our horses. Our herd grew and showing became a hugepart of our life. Before long we owned two stallions and were in the breeding business. The care of the animals wasalways number one with Marion. I still remember the days when we sent mares out to be bred and we would be ina barn and Marion would hear a thirsty horse rattle his bucket. She would find the person in charge and tell themabout the animals need for water. No matter how much work we had, she never complained. ( At the time we wereboth working full time.) She broke her leg but rather than use it as an excuse not to work, she put a garbage bag overthe cast and out to the barn she went. At this time a little black dog named Pokey entered out life. He was half cocker and went everywhere with us. Allthe horse show people knew him. When Pokey died, I went to the shelter and came home with a pure bred CockerSpaniel. Now we were really hooked. Soon we had three Cockers. We were winding down with the breedingbusiness and the dogs just stepped up to take their place. Marion was born to be a nurturer. The dogs adored herShe would worry over every tiny pimple. By this time she was retired. I would be leaving for work and could see herwalking across the yard followed by her group of Cockers. She believed in the fairness doctrine. If one needed a pillwith liver sausage every dog got liver sausage. As we started to rescue, the liver sausage bills really grew. ButMarion insisted. She still was a fanatic about their water. She was the cook in our house. I would say I was hungrybut was told that we would eat after all water bowls were washed and filled. As time went on we became very involved with taking care of the SCR dogs with eye problems. Marion was theexpert. She learned so much that our ophthalmologist asked her if she would consider rehabbing dogs for otherpeople. SCR kept her too busy for that. Of course, it was the same oldroutine. Every dog that got eye drops also got a treat. You guessed it.Every dog that did not get eye drops got one too. They all crowded into thebathroom and waited their turn. That was the amazing part of it. Eachdog got their treat as she said their name. They all waited their turn. Youmay not think this is a big deal. Try it with fifteen dogs. Marion was a master baker. For years she supplied the Humane Societywith items for their bake sale. When the Wigglebutt Walk came along Iknew who to put in charge. Every year she said it would be her last but Iknew she would be there the following year. Little did I dream that 2006would be her last Walk.

The animals have lost a good friend. I know Marion is at the Bridgesurrounded by all the animals she helped. I wonder if she is giving themliver sausage. - Elaine Baumann

Marion, standing second from left surrounded by other SCR volunteers.

Shorewood Cocker RescueDonna Pfingsten1100 Erie StreetJanesville, Wi 53545

Marion Rutar loved and cared for all of the cockers who entered Shorewood Cocker Rescue, but her realpassion was for those old, senior cockers who found themselves homeless. If you would like to rememberMarion by making a contribution to SCR in her name, please click on the PayPal link or mail your checkto the address listed. All contributions received in the name of Marion Rutar will be used for the care ofseniors. SCR is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization making your donation tax deductible.

Show your love for seniorsRemember Marion by making a donation to SCR

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S c r i b b l e s . . . News from SCR Alumni

Did you know....

The Humane Society of the United States cites ro-dent poison and insecticides as the most commonsources of companion animal poisonings.

Cooked or raw onions can cause anemia in dogs,leading to possible depression, diarrhea, vomitingand weakness.

President Rutherford B. Hayes owned a cockerspaniel named Dot.

Pennies minted after 1982 contain a high zinc con-centration that can poison dogs.

We adopted our precious Prince on July13th 2006,which happened to be my wedding anniversary.What a wonderful present he turned out to be. Icouldn’t have gotten anything I wanted more. Myhusband and I love him to pieces. We have comea long with him. Most of the fears he had aregone and he is spoiled rotten. Prince is definitelya happy little cocker. - Karen Jandle, Olivia, Mn.

Here is “my boy” Wilson in his chair in my sewingroom, looking to see where Grandma is. When I goup to sew (or anywhere else for that matter) he fol-lows me from room to room. Once I’ve settled in atthe sewing machine, he gets in his chair which isacross from me, so he can keep an eye on me. -Barb Smith, Elkhart, In.

Cleveland, now known as Ralphie ispictured with his new sibling and bestbuddy Shadow. Ralphie was adoptedon February 2nd and his family re-ports that the is doing very well. andthey are thrilled with him. - Michael,Jennifer, Abby and Jacob Schmidt,Dousman, Wi.

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s home page www.avma.org includes links to information regarding the petfood recall and is updated as soon as new information becomes available. It also answers frequently asked questions,such as what is wheat gluten and what does it do. (Wheat gluten is a glucose product extracted from wheat and pos-sesses outstanding binding properties that are very important to both wet and in-gravy pet foods. Wheat gluten is a richsource of protein for animals and is very economical.) Shorewood Cocker Rescue advocates feeding your dog a pre-mium dry dog food which is gluten free. Foods that are recommended by SCR are: EVO (by Innova), Innova, EVO R/F(For over weight and senior dogs), California Natural, Canidae, Canidae Platinum (For over weight dogs), RoyalCanin Natural Blend, Prairie by Nature’s Variety, Hund N”Flocken (Solid Gold), Natural Balance (Duck and potato,especially good for dogs with allergies), Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul, Nutro Natural Choice Ultra (only),and Evolve. For more information refer to Shorewood Cocker News, Winter 2006.

Pet Food Recall

Board of Directors:Elaine Baumann, PresidentKaren Allness, SecretaryLynette Wirtz, Foster Care Coordinator

Shorewood Cocker News Staff:Jodine Nitz, EditorDarlene HarbickLynette Wirtz

Show off your seniors (7 years and up) bysending us a photo of them for the next issue.All submissions should include your name, cityand state where you reside, your cockers name,age and year of adoption from Shorewood ifapplicable. As always, we welcome updateson our alumni. All submissions for the Summerissue must be received by July 1st, 2007. Bysending us your photo, you give us the permis-sion to publish it in the newsletter and post it tothe website. Please email your photos and news/updates to us at scr-newsletter@earthlink.net.

A special thanks to our senior adopters whoso generously shared their wonderful sto-ries and photos. Thank you to all sent updatesand photos to us. We enjoy receiving them andsharing them with the SCR community.

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