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is full name, with particulars, is GCH CH McGuires Elliott Ness. “GCH” stands for “Grand Champi-

on.” Elliott is a Bloodhound, owned and often shown by Sherri McGuire of Hesperia. His other handler is Sherri’s daughter Selena McGuire.

Elliott is no stranger to the bright lights of celebrity. He was cover dog — and centerfold — in the May 2012 edition of High Desert Pets, “A Handsome Hound in a Bag-gy Suit.” After he achieved Grand Champion status at an Arizona dog show last year, Elliott was invited to the Eukanuba Championships in in Florida in December and was eli-gible to attend Westminster Kennel Club’s prestigious show in New York City this year.

Of course, taking a dog to West-minster is not something any owner does without careful consideration. It has been held every year for more than 125 years and is known as “America’s Dog Show.” From the be-ginning, Westminster was a “bench show,” allowing members to “com-pare their dogs in a setting away from the field.” Dogs are crated and remain on the showgrounds so other owners and breeders as well as the adoring public can see them outside the ring.

Sherri thought long and hard about taking Elliott to Westminster. Besides the distance to New York, there were other considerations.

“I had heard all kinds of horror stories about Westminster,” Sherri said. However, she and Selena decided to go. They packed their pickup with people stuff — Sherri’s

father Bob Anderson came along — as well as crates, food, and ac-cessories for two big dogs — they were taking Elliott, of course, plus a Greater Mountain Swiss named Luke. They headed off to the Right Coast to compete at Westminster.

In years past, Westminster was limited to 2,500 dogs that had earned their AKC Championship titles. The limit was primarily because of the show’s location, Madison Square Garden.

This year the entries increased to 3,200 dogs because the breed shows, otherwise known as the “daytime activities,” were held about 25 blocks away at Piers 92-94, a “trade show and special event venue” that provided more room for the dogs, their crates, and their stuff. Spectators were welcome, of course, and everyone had a chance to root for their favorite breed or dog and see the competitors up

close and personal. Elliott and his contingent arrived

in New York just in time for win-ter storm Nemo. Sherri knew the storm was coming, so there was no sightseeing or side trips along the way. Flights were being canceled, so it was important to get to New York before roads were closed.

They ran into snow in New Jersey when they dropped off Luke, and once they came out of the tunnel into New York, they were met with rain. The snow was right behind them, so they found their ho-tel and the bellhop was, in Sherri’s word, “wonderful.” He supervised the unloading, and gave her direc-tions to a nearby “stacking” garage — her truck with its shell was too tall to go down to the hotel’s garage.

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n many families, kids and pets get along famously. Many

youngsters are natural born animal enthusiasts while pets tend to respond to kids’ gentle and loving nature.

But the bond between kids and pets is one that develops over time, and parents welcoming a new pet into their home should

know that this transi-tion is not always easy. Teaching kids to treat pets with love

and respect and watch-ing pets to ensure kids are safe in their company can help calm parents’ nerves. The following tips, courtesy of the ASPCA,

can ensure both kids and pets stay safe while building a strong bond and a healthy relationship.

• Teach kids to protect themselves from over-excited pets. Pets, espe-cially puppies, can easily become overexcited. This can be mistaken for ag-gressiveness, especially by kids who might be scared. Teach kids to protect themselves from overex-cited pets, including dog bite prevention. If kids fear their dog might bite them, then teach them to roll into a ball, protect their hands and face and call for help. Running and screaming might upset

the dog, who then might go on the defensive.

• Teach kids to recog-nize signs of aggression. Sometimes dogs will use body language to let people know they do not wish to be approached. Adults and kids alike should familiarize them-selves with these manner-isms as a safety precau-tion. If these signals are ignored, then the dog might bite to protect itself. Signs of defensive aggression include:

• ears back, pupils dilated• tail down and tensed• posture mildly crouched, weight over

rear legs• muzzle tense, wrinkled and snarling, and teeth exposedWhen a dog is exhibit-

ing any of these signs, adults and kids should not approach the dog and let it cool down.

• Keep kids’ toys away from pets and vice versa. Kids’ toys are not always pet-safe and pets’ toys are not always safe for kids. Separate the two and explain to kids that they should not use their toys when playing with pets.

• Teach kids to respect a pet’s “safe spot.” Pets

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n 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused the catastrophic destruction of many resi-dential areas up and down the eastern

seaboard. Just months later, much of the country experienced extreme tempera-ture swings, some as much as 40 degrees in just a few days. Areas of Georgia were overturned when a tornado turned over cars, trapping residents of an Atlanta suburb.

Such drastic changes are an anomaly that have many meteorologists scratch-ing their heads. The aftermath of drastic weather can sometimes result in property

loss and damage that may force families and their pets into new living situations. Oftentimes, pets are not able to make the move and are surrendered to area shelters.

A struggling economy has also taken its toll on pets. According to Hope Brus-

tein, the executive director at the Geauga Humane Society in Ohio,

many animals are brought to shel-ters because owners have lost their jobs or homes and tight budgets

can no longer support them. Those who have lost their homes and need to relocate may not be able to bring their pets along.

The ASPCA estimates 5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Shelter intakes are generally evenly divided between animals that are relinquished by owners and those picked up by animal control. There are no firm statistics on how many animals are surrendered to shelters in Canada, but the Winnipeg Humane Society alone takes in 8,000 to 9,000 animals each year.

Although the number of animals enter-ing shelters continues to rise, so do the number of adoptions. This is in part to the publicity campaigns of many area shelters

as well as the grassroots efforts of people communicating via social media. Animal adoption announcements are frequently posted on Facebook, and many shelters now have their own online presence to alert the public to the plight of animals in the shelter. Petfinder.com remains one of the largest databases of searchable pets available for adoption, boasting more than 374,000 pets from nearly 14,000 adoption groups.

Parties interested in pet adoption are urged to visit their local shelters first and inquire about the available animals. Some shelters have stringent adoption guidelines and will not entertain an inquiry without the completion of a form and a background check. People who are interested in adopting a breed-specific animal can contact rescue organizations that specialize in these types of animals. Some shelters will pay for shipment of the animal, while others require adoption candidates make their own travel ar-rangements.

A variety of situations have increased the number of animals in shelters await-ing adoption.

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healthy pet is a happy pet, and responsible pet owners know that their beloved pets’ health

rests largely on the owners’ shoulders. Ensuring a pet is healthy over the long haul can be quite simple. While some pets may develop medical conditions that require more attention, the following are a few simply ways pet owners can keep their pets healthy.

• Don’t skip visits to the veterinarian. Unlike humans, pets can’t speak for themselves, so it’s quite possible that a pet could be hurting or dealing with a medical condition while its owner has no idea. Annual veterinary checkups can help avoid such situations, and the vet might notice a developing condition before it becomes anything serious. If a pet’s behavior suddenly changes, then schedule a veterinarian visit as soon as possible, as this behaviorial change could be indicative of a medical issue.

• Prioritize vaccinations. Vaccina-tions can protect a pet from a host of ailments, including rabies, distemper and Lyme disease. New pet owners who adopted a pet from a rescue organization should get documentation about the animal’s past vaccinations (certified kennels typically provide such documentation at the time of adoption). If there is no such documentation or if there are documents showing the pet received certain vaccinations but not necessarily all of its vaccinations, take the pet to the veterinarian and have the animal receive those vaccinations that aren’t documented.

• Spay or neuter the pet. The ASPCA notes that spaying or neuter-ing a pet is a preventive measure that can help a pet in the long haul. Spaying, or removing the ovaries and uterus of a female dog or cat, can prevent diseases, such as breast cancer and pyometra, as well as infection and keep the animal from going into heat. Neutering a male a dog or cat before it reaches six

months can reduce the likelihood that the ani-mal will behave aggres-sively while helping to prevent testicular cancer, diseases of the prostate and hernias.

• Help the pet fight heartworm. Heartworm isn’t easy to treat, but it is easily prevented. Cat owners should speak to their veteri-narian about heartworm and the best course of action, as cats are less likely to develop heartworm than dogs, who are natural hosts for the infection. Dogs should be tested for heartworm annually in the early spring, and the veterinarian might prescribe a preventive medication the dog will take once per month. How long the dog must take the medication depends on the dog and the veterinarian, but dog owners should heed the vet’s advice.

• Get your pet off the couch. Humans should not be couch potatoes, and neither should their pets. Regular exercise burns calories while increasing muscle mass and improving cardiovascular strength. Dog owners should know that how much exercise their dog needs depends on its breed, age, sex and physical condition, so discuss a proper exercise regimen with your veterinarian. Cats need exercise, too, and cat owners should also discuss the specifics with their vet.

— Metro

umans are not the only animals that may get a bit pudgy around the middle and tip the scale in the

wrong direction. Man’s best friend also may put on some extra pounds, necessitat-ing a workout plan to get back into shape.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53 percent of adult dogs in the United States are classified as overweight or obese by their veterinarians. Yet, pet owners are sometimes unaware that their prized pooches are overweight.

Overweight dogs and cats face some of the same health risks as overweight men and women. Musculoskeletal problems, such as degenerative joint diseases, and back problems have been linked to obesity, as have heart disease and respiratory problems. Diabetes and heat or exercise intolerance are other side effects of being overweight.

But a pet’s weight is not the lone indicator of how healthy the animal is, and

the ideal weight can vary from dog to dog. A body condition score is helpful in determining a pet’s ideal body weight.

Some indications a dog may not be at a healthy weight include:• a belly that hangs below the rib cage area• a belly that moves when the dog moves, unless the dog is pregnant or has just given birth• inability of the owner or vet to feel the dog’s ribs in the rib cage • a waddle of skin on the neck of dogs where excess skin isn’t indicative of the breed• no visual indication of dog’s waist• inability of the owner or vet to feel the bones near the base of the tail• a less active lifestyle, including avoiding exercise and play • excessive pantingKeeping a dog in shape is one of the

best things you can do for your pet. But what if your dog already has packed on a few unnecessary pounds? It’s time to start a canine fitness routine and follow some other guidelines.

• Talk to your veterinarian. Obesity could be the result of eating too much or inactivity, but it also can be a sign of a seri-ous condition. If a routine exam and blood work come up normal, then you can begin a plan for helping Fido shed the weight.

• Consider a new food.There are many different types of foods on the market, including low-calorie options. Some foods contain extra fiber to help the dog feel fuller without having eaten as much. Also, look for foods with lean protein sources without grains and other filler.

• Break up the feeding schedule. Instead of one large meal a day, feed your dog two or three smaller portions of food, which will help keep his metabolism going all day long.

• Become joint joggers. Jogging with a dog can become an enjoyable pastime that enables you both to get exercise and stay in shape.

• Take up swimming. Many dogs are natural lovers of water, and swimming is an effective, low-impact exercise.

• Teach your dog tricks. Physical tricks, like fetching a ball or rolling over, can keep dogs active.

• Go for long walks. Take your dog with you wherever you go. The more he or she is up and moving, the less chance there is to sleep and be lazy.

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arsh weather conditions can threat-en the health of anyone, including the family pet. This is especially so

in the summertime, when animals can easily and quickly get dehydrated.

Extreme temperatures in the sum-mer force many pet owners to keep their

pets indoors during the daytime. But there are ways pets can survive a siz-zling summer and still enjoy some fun in the sun. Pet owners can take the

following precautions as the mercury rises so their favorite four-legged friends are not confined to the house when sum-mer hits full swing.

• Be attentive at all times. Pets do not hide their emotions well, and a pet that is struggling with the heat is bound to exhibit some symptoms. According to the ASPCA, symptoms of heat stroke in pets include:

- excessive panting or difficultybreathing- increased heart rate- drooling- mild weakness- stupor- collapseEach of these indicates a pet might

be overheating, and a pet might also suffer from seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomiting when its body temperature is too high. When taking a pet outdoors in the heat, people should be mindful of these symptoms and be attentive to the animal’s condition at all times.

• Trim the animal’s coat. Long hair in the summertime can make things very uncomfortable for your pet. Hair cut to about one inch can help prevent over-heating. When trimming the animal’s coat, do not cut closer than one inch, as anything less than an inch likely won’t provide any protection from the sun.

• Only visit areas with ample shade. Areas that are without shade, such as a beach or wide open park, are not good spots to walk a pet in the summertime. Pets can easily overheat when exposed to hot summer sun, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Only go for walks in areas with ample shade so pets can still get outdoors but get only limited exposure to the hot summer sun.

• Don’t take pets on chore runs. Many pet owners like to take their pets with them when they’re doing chores, such as dropping mail off at the post

office or picking up a prescription at the pharmacy. Such chores may take just a few minutes, but those few minutes in a hot car can prove deadly for pets. Pets should never be left alone in a car on a hot day, when the car can quickly reach extreme temperatures. Some regions have even made it illegal to leave pets in unattended cars on hot days.

• Steer clear of asphalt on hot days. Pet owners know enough not to walk on hot asphalt without shoes on, and they should take the same precautions with their pets. The padding on pets’ feet can suffer considerably from hot asphalt, and this can prove very painful to animals. When walking pets on a hot day, avoid asphalt, which can cause pets’ body tem-perature to rise considerably, especially smaller pets whose bodies are closer to the ground. Stick to the grass or other surfaces that don’t get so hot under the summer sun.

Pets can overheat quickly and easily in the summertime. But pet owners who take a few precautionary measures can still take their pets out for some fun in the summer sun.

— Metro

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Though pets and pet owners can benefit from proper pet care, there’s a third party that can benefit as well. When pet care is conducted in an eco-friendly way, the planet reaps as many rewards as pets and their owners. The following are a few ways pet owners can incorporate some eco-friendly practices into their pet care.

• Use biodegradable bags to scoop waste. Biodegradable bags are a much more earth-friendly option than reusing a plastic bag from the grocery store. That’s because, unlike a plastic grocery bag, a biodegradable bag naturally decomposes, significantly reducing landfill waste. While no pet owner enjoys picking up after their four-legged friends, doing so in a way that’s more eco-friendly can give conscientious pet owners more peace of mind.

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may need a “safe spot” to which they can retreat and be sure no one will follow them. These spots are safe havens for pets, especially those adopted from shelters who might need more time to adjust to a new environment than a puppy or kitten. Teach kids to respect these “safe spots,” which might be a crate or a sleeping area, leaving pets alone when they retreat to such areas. Pets react defensively when others try to access their safe spots.

• Teach kids and pets rules for each game. When playing reward games, such as those when a pet gets a treat

or toy if it behaves correctly, teach pets to sit in order to get their reward, and teach kids that the pet must be sit-ting in order to earn its reward. This can keep kids from being jumped on or accidentally bitten when a pet gets overex-cited by the sight of a toy or treat. It also teaches pets that they can’t get what they want simply by being physical. If the pet won’t sit, then adults and kids should walk away without giving the pet its treat or toy.

Parents who bring a new pet into their home often find the pet quickly becomes an irreplaceable member of the household. But parents should still take certain precautions to protect kids and pets alike.

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• Barstow Humane Society2480 E. Main St., BarstowPh: 760-252-4800Adoptions at the shelterand on weekends at Victorville PetSmart.

• Hesperia Animal Control Shelter 11011 Santa Fe Avenue East, HesperiaPh: 760-947-1700View adoptable animals atWebsite: www.highdesertinsider.com

• Victor Valley Animal Protective League (VVAPL) (The original

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19777 Shelter Way, DevorePh: 909-887-8055or 800-472-5609

• San Bernardino CountyShelter — High Desert

19575 Bear Valley Road,Apple Valley (next to Dog’s Day Inn boarding and grooming facility)Ph: 760-961-7535Website: www.sbcounty.gov/acc

ADOPTION/ RESCUE GROUPS

• German Shepherd Rescueof the High Desertwww.gsrhd.com

E-mail: gsrhd@hotmail.comPh: 760-565-8012.

• Mustang-Spirit Equine Rescue P.O. Box 290640Phelan, CA 92329E-mail: info@mustang-spirit.org Website: www.mustang-spirit.orgPh: 888-267-0196

• North Star Pet Assistance E-mail: lindee33@charter.net Website: www.localrescue.orgPh: 760-953-3557

• PAL Humane Society P.O. Box 3298,WrightwoodPh: 760-249-1237Fax: www.palhumanesociety.org

• Pets Forever Found Ph: 760-953-7140www.PetsForeverFound.orgAdoptions on Saturdays at Apple Valley PetSmart

• Tanya’s Adoption Network 4 Young Animals, Inc.

Ph: 909-522-3333P.O. Box 290254, Phelan, CA 92329

• Wee Bar None Ranch Pet Placement, Apple Valley Ph: 760-961-1859E-mail: wbnr@earthlink.net Website: www.wee-bar-none- ranch.petfinder.com

AFTER-HOURSEMERGENCY CLINICS

• Animal Emergency Clinic12180 Ridgecrest Road, Ste. 122, VictorvillePh: 760-962-1122Hours: Weekdays 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.; weekends noon Saturday through 8 a.m. Monday; holidays 24 hours

• Animal Medical Center15013 Main St., HesperiaPh: 760-947-6000Open seven days 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

High Desert Pet Services

back seat and drove to the garage. Parking was $60 a day.

Sherri and Elliott walked back to the hotel. They were greeted by two distinct types of people — those who were enthralled with her hound and others who gave them a wide berth. The bellhop made sure everyone knew about Elliott; while there was about five inches of snow on the ground, the hotel was close enough that they could walk to Madison Square Garden.

Getting dogs and crates to Piers 92-94 meant hiring a car service. She and several other “big dog owners” hired a Subur-ban that took a Redbone Coonhound, Elliott,

three other dogs and six people.”

At the Bloodhound competition, Sherri wasn’t nervous. “I wasn’t expect-ing anything. I just wanted him to put his tail up and show well,” she said.

He did not disappoint. “He was awesome,” Sherri said. Selena was his handler, and he did the McGuires proud.

The Best of Breed

was Quiet Creeks Kill And Tell, the female who is usually Best of Breed while Elliott is Best Op-posite. Sherri got tickets for the Hound group por-tion of the show, but when “Kiss” did not win, they decided to pack up and head north to visit family. They also took a detour so Elliott could pose at the gates of Graceland.

They stopped at Motel

6 across the country. Motel 6 takes dogs and offers an AKC-member discount.

So what’s next for El-liott? Well, his latest litter of puppies was born a few weeks ago and Sherri is considering taking him to Topeka, Kansas, for the American Bloodhound Club National and Re-gional Specialty Show in September. One of Elliott’s

daughters will also be showing there.

Sherri isn’t against tak-ing Elliott to Westminster again. He settled into the

hustle and bustle of the Big Apple on his first visit, and she is confident he will settle in like a veteran once again.