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December 07/January 08Inside This Issue

6 Cover Story–San Diego Responds to OctoberWildfire

9 San Diego Fire Animal Rescue Updates

10 Calendar of Animal Events

13 Adoption–There’s no place like a home for the holidays

14 Ask Fido

16 Puppy Training Insights

18 House Rabbits

20 Animal Resources

23 Marketplace

Gift Guide Inside (page 24)

24 Book Reviews

27 Gifts for Rabbits

28 Say Bow! SayWow!

30 The Polished Pet

On the cover

PHOTO BY S. Noon/SD HumaneStory on page 6


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The injured pets – mostly cats – leap from the "lost pets"pages of the County of San Diego's Department of AnimalServices (DAS) website, their faces marked with healingburns and their legs bandaged after encounters with hot em-bers during the October firestorms. Most of their stories areunknown, yet some survived infernos at their former homes.One gray and white cat was found cowering in a drainage

pipe at an incinerated mobile home park. Some animals’ fami-lies could not or chose not to rescue them, and others hadowners with inadequate crates or trailers to transport them.Wildlife died in unknown numbers, unable to outrun theflames.The lucky survivors at the animal shelters were rescued by

DAS officers and hundreds of staff and volunteers from theSan Diego Humane Society (SDHS), the Humane Society ofthe United States (HSUS) and other regional agencies re-sponding to DAS' call for help in rescuing and caring forthousands of fire-endangered pets, horses and farm animals.

While some animals (especially horses) were treated in thefield at evacuation centers, most of 44 burned cats and dogsreceived veterinary care at DAS' three shelter hospitals, wheresome are still being reunited with their displaced families.More severely burned cats and dogs were transferred to pri-vate veterinary clinics for specialized care.“Animals that are treatable are getting treatment. The vet-

erinary community has really stepped up," said Dawn Daniel-son, DAS director, who added that the animals are receivingpain medication as part of their care. DAS' pain managementprogram is state of the art, reported Dave Johnson, who over-sees DAS' full-service veterinary facilities.One dog, dubbed Bernie because of his injuries, was treated

at a Sorrento Valley specialty clinic with the same techniques

used on humans. Manufacturers and vendors have con-tributed most of the specialized materials and drugs neededby the burn victims, and private veterinary clinics have do-nated and discounted many services. Friends of County Ani-mal Shelters (FOCAS), the nonprofit group that supportsadoption and medical care for animals in the county sheltersystem, is covering extra costs to help the survivors recover.SDHS' Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR), working under DAS

when activated during emergencies, went behind fire lines torescue animals. Personnel did welfare checks for evacuatedresidents not allowed back to check on or to retrieve theiranimals andbrought manyanimals, largeand small, totemporaryshelters set uparound thecounty. ARRvolunteers,along with staffand volunteersfrom otheragencies, brought hay, food and water to animals remainingin the burn areas in pastures, barns and homes.“My staff had lots of addresses to check on animals. We

were picking up keys to get into homes to feed and water theanimals and, if we didn't have keys, finding a way in if wesaw animals inside," Danielson explained.Del Mar Fairgrounds and the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds re-

ceived horses and other large animals in the northern part ofthe county. Fiesta Island, off Mission Bay, opened as a horse

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and livestock shelter managed by HSUS. Supervisor Greg Coxrecognized the need for a large animal shelter in South County,and arranged with Bonita's Sunnyside Saddle Club to use itsriding rink at Rohr Park as a temporary shelter."It was extremely well-organized and orderly. People had

plenty of hay, and most people stayed with their horses," Coxreported.Noah's Wish, a national nonprofit group specializing in dis-

aster response, volunteered to organize and run the animalshelter at Qualcomm Stadium."They were a godsend to us," said DAS Lt. Daniel DeSousa,

who coordinated distribution of resources during the wild-fires. "They brought in kenneling equipment and set up andstaffed a temporary shelter." DeSousa also praised the com-munity's volunteerism and generosity in responding to thedisaster.In addition to individual donations, corporations including

locally based Petco and the PetSmart Foundation providedseveral semi-trailers loaded with supplies and equipment.

"We had one person who evacuated 20 large birds, whichneeded new cages. Petco sent in large bird cages from storesthroughout the region," de Sousa said.Individuals and local organizations also volunteered their

homes and properties as temporary shelters.

The Ramona-based all-volunteer Emergency Animal Rescue(EAR), which routinely assists people with injured andstranded animals in North County and responds to nationalemergencies, created a large-animal sanctuary at Bobby NealsRanch near Ramona. EAR volunteers cared for about 200horses, many with burns, along with smaller animals, saidvolunteer Pattie Hageman.

"After the immediate fire danger passed, we took care ofabout 300 animals in the community – cats, dogs, chickens,goats, miniature horses, pigs – and took them food and water.The hard thing was to get hay," Hageman said.Animal welfare professionals agree that amid the lessons

from the Cedar fire of 2003 and Hurricane Katrina two yearslater, public and private organizations were far more effectivein evacuating and sheltering people and pets and carrying outtheir designated roles. DeSousa pointed out that Katrinademonstrated the importance of keeping the human-animalbond intact.

"It's better to keep the animals with the people," he said.Before Katrina, the American Red Cross did not allow peo-

ple to bring their pets to evacuation shelters, said AndyMcKellar, disaster response manager for the San Diego-Imper-ial County Chapter."Katrina changed everything. We noticed that people were

unwilling to leave their pets. They're family members. Theyput their lives and the lives of their pets in danger along withthe lives of first responders who tried to evacuate them,"McKellar said.Now, nationwide, the Red Cross works with local animal

shelters and humane societies to plan pet shelters."Previous to Katrina, and even now, our standard is that we

don't allow pets in shelters. But we co-join shelters," offeringpet evacuation sites in adjoining buildings or open space soanimals may stay near their families, McKellar explained."People need to understand that we are serious about pro-

viding the best shelter possible for pets. We identify thoseshelters that are pet-friendly to the county," he added.Danielson credited lessons from the Cedar fire for enabling

everyone to do a better job of evacuating themselves and their pets."We were a lot better prepared. People were more pre-

pared. We went around to schools and community groups ex-plaining disaster planning. Everyone in the county was sentan emergency preparedness booklet. People had their trailersready and were ready to move with their animals," she said.

SDHS employees and volunteers were pleased to workclosely with the Red Cross."It was a really good system, and we want to continue to have

it," said Candice Eley, SDHS public relations coordinator.Eley also credits Katrina's images of stranded people and

pets with educating people about preparing for an emergency."It helped people be aware that if something happened theyhave to be ready to evacuate immediately," she said.

For more information, visit DAS' website at www.sddac.comand click on "Lost and Found" to view images of lost pets; clickon "Disaster Planning" to download a pet disaster plan. For lat-est updates on SDHS' fire animal rescues and Fire Relief Pet As-sistance Program, visit www.sdhumane.org.

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TheSanDiegoHumaneSociety announcedtheestablishmentof theFireRelief PetAssistanceProgramonNovember12 inorder toprovide fi-nancial support topetownersdirectly affectedbySanDiego’s recentwildfires.

Though the threat from the fires has sub-sided, pet owners in need will continue tostruggle with financial troubles brought onby property loss and emergency pet-careexpenses. To help these residents, the SanDiego Humane Society’s Fire Relief PetAssistance Programwill provide reimbursementof up to $500 per household to cover pet-related expenditures incurred due to thefires. Reimbursement is available for veteri-nary expenses, transportation and board-ing expenses, pet food, livestock feed, andpet or livestock supplies.

HOWTOAPPLY:1. Pet owners directly affected by the fires may

find out more about the Fire Relief Pet Assis-tance Program and complete an applicationfor assistance by calling Kimmy O’Connor(619) 243-3434.

2. Return completed application with a copyof your current driver’s license and RedCross Fire Identification Card, completedinsurance claim forms, or government is-sued documentation related to the fires.

3. If applying for reimbursement, attach acopy of your pet care provider’s bill orlivestock feed bill.

4. If for pet or livestock supplies, please listneeds and preferred vendor information onthe application.

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DECEMBERDecember 1Photos with Santa at Dog Beach DogWash10am-3pm Get a picture right before Ocean Beach HolidayParade at 4933 Voltaire St., San Diego 92107. Proceedsbenefit Labrador Harbor.MORE INFOwww.LabradorHarbor.org

December 1-2CoolYule Flyball Tournament, U-FLI™COST: FREE to watch, Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 451Aqua Lane, Ramona 92065.MORE INFO: http://www.licketysplitsflyball.orghttp://www.licketysplitsflyball.org/Activities/tournaments/index.htm

December 250th Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade1:30pm – COST: FREE, many animal organizations participate inthe parade and of course equestrians. The parade route travelsnorth up Girard and turns south on Prospect. Get there early.MORE INFO: http://www.LJParade.com

December 2Photos with Santa at The Springs in OceansideNoon-5pm COST: $12 for 4x6, proceeds benefit NorthCounty Humane Society. Location is The Springs at 3524Lake Blvd., Oceanside 92056.MORE INFO: Call (760) 945-1811 or www.NCHumane.org

December 5ChristmasTree Lighting at Friends of Cats5- 7pm COST: Please support a kitty by sponsoring an ornamenton the tree. We will have beverages, munchies and a goodtime for all. Location is at shelter at 15587 Olde Highway80, El Cajon 92021.MORE INFO:www.FriendsofCats.org

December 6JingleMutt Mingle -Benefit the Baja Animal Sanctuary!5-8pm COST: FREE. Meet Graham the trainer withWest Coast K9Training. Roaming pup-paw-razzi will be snapping away, and youcan meet a professional framer from Laurel’s Custom Framing.Enter to win the raffle. Enjoy fabulous appetizers while your pupmunches on gourmet all-natural treats. Plus, sip in style withTommy Bahama rum tastings on the patio! Muttropolis, 227 SouthCedros, Solana Beach 92075.MORE INFO: http://www.Muttropolis.com or call (858)755-3647

December 6WineTasting to benefit SNAP4-9:30PM COST: $25 includes wine samples and hors d’oeuvres.AtWine Styles, 191 El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024MORE INFO:www.SNAP-SanDiego.org.

December 6JingleMutt MingleWith Special Guest ArdenMoore!6-8pm COST: FREE. Grab your pooch and enjoy tray-passed dogtreats, Christmas cookies, egg nog, hot cider and mutts more.Plus, meet cat scribe Cathy Conheim, www.henrysworld.org.Professional photographer Bryan Miller will be on hand takingpictures, www.pbase.com/millerbn. Proceeds from the event willbenefit the Chula Vista Animal Care Center. At Muttropolis7755 Girard Avenue, La Jolla 92037MORE INFO: http://www.Muttropolis.com or call (858) 459-WOOF

December 7Coronado Christmas Parade6pm COST: FREE. Starts at Orange Avenue and 8th Street, withseveral dog groups participating this year.MORE INFO:www.ECoronado.com , click on Holiday Events

December 8Annual Holiday Party at Lions, Tigers & Bears1-4pm COST: FREE with membership, which starts at $50MORE INFO: www.LionsTigersandBears.org

December 8Dog Beach Clean-up9-11am All tools provided plus toys and treats for you andyour dogs. Sponsored by Friends of Dog Beach and DogBeach Dog Wash.MORE INFO: Call (619) 523-1700

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CALENDARDecember 9First Aid for Dogs and Cats1- 5pm COST: $55. The San Diego Humane Society, SPCA andAmerican Red Cross. Class includes suggested treatments forchoking or breathing difficulties, possible broken bones, shock,poisoning or snakebites, carsickness or temperature illnesses, andmore. This class is for humans only - please leave your great petsat home. Reservations are required.MORE INFO:www.SDHumane.com or call (619) 243 3424.

December 14Holiday Potluck at San DiegoTurtle andTortoise Society7:30pm COST: Bring a dish to share, members free, membership$25 a year. Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado Room 101.MORE INFO:www.SDTurtle.org

December 14Winter Holiday Doggie Café at San Diego Humane Society6- 8pm Cost: $10. Bring your leashed dog and listen to the bandForecast. Complimentary desserts and dog treats plus sand-wiches, salads and beverages for purchase at our outdoor café.Photos available for $5.MOREINFO:Gotowww.SDHumane.comor (619)299-7012, ext2230

December 15Operation Greyhound -Muttropolis1-3pm COST: FREE. Join us in the afternoon with Operation

Greyhound. Get all your questions answered and see photosof adoptable greyhounds. Muttropolis 227 South Cedros,Solana Beach, CA 92075.MORE INFO: http://www.Muttropolis.com, or call (858) 755-3647

December 15Pug Christmas Party benefiting Pug Rescue of San Diego11am-2pm COST: FREE. Agility course, pug store boutique at theCanine Sports Center, 4821 Dehesa Road, El Cajon 92019.MORE INFO:www.PugButts.com

December 15Photos with Santa,sponsored by Coastal German Shepherd Rescue andPetsmartHave your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus - part of the pro-ceeds go directly to the dogs!Petsmart Encinitas, 1034 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024.MORE INFO:www.coastalgsr.org or call store number, (760) 436-1220

December 15GreyhoundWalking ClubCheck website for time. All well-behaved dogs welcome. At SanDieguito Park, located at Lomas Santa Fe Drive and HighlandDrive in Solana Beach. $2 to park.MORE INFO: http://www.gwcsdc.homestead.com orcall (760) 805-2970

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December 15Photos with Santa to benefitWee Companions11am-4pm COST: $9.95 at Petsmart, 3610 Rosecrans St.,San Diego 92110.MORE INFO:www.WeeCompanions.com or call (619) 523-4177

December 16San Diego House Rabbit Society Holiday Party1- 4pm COST: $5 donation, children under 10 free. Please bring avegetarian hors d'oeuvre or snack to share. Rabbits are welcome,on a leash or in a carrier. If you bring your rabbit, please also bringa pen and litter box to keep it safely contained. None will be pro-vided. Loomis Auditorium, San Diego Humane Society, 5500Gaines St., San Diego 92110.MORE INFO: http://www.SanDiegoRabbit.org ore-mail [email protected]

December 16Great Dane Appreciation Day –Muttropolis La Jolla10am- 6pm Come and join us for Great Dane Day! Enjoy 10 per-cent off your purchase and a free goodie bag for your pooch. A se-lection of tough toys, beds and food for your gentle giant will beavailable.MORE INFO: http://www.Muttropolis.com or call (858) 459-WOOF

December 16Howl-A-Day Dog PawtyNoon to 6pm Cost: $5. Location: Little Italy, India Street betweenLaurel & A St.MORE INFO: Call Christina at (619) 321-9829www.PawyardPawty.com

December 20Intro to Reiki lecture6:30-8pm COST: $10. Reiki is used to accelerate the natural heal-ing process and provide relaxation in animals and humans. It dif-fers from typical massage movements by using a variety of handplacement positions to balance the flow of energy and providedeep relaxation. In addition to helping balance and relaxation,Reiki can help enhance your pet's positive behaviors while also re-lieving pain and stress. This class is for humans only - please leaveyour great pets at home. Reservations are required.MORE INFO:www.SDHumane.com or call (619) 243-3424.

December 22Photos with Santasponsored by Coastal German Shepherd Rescue andPetsmartHave your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus - part of the

proceeds go directly to the dogs!Petsmart Encinitas, 1034 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024.MORE INFO:www.coastalgsr.org or call store number, (760) 436-1220

December 27AnnualWienerRaceFinals atSanDiegoBayBigBalloonParade9am COST: FREE to watch, races start in the television area for theparade downtown on Harbor Drive. Parade starts at 10 am.MORE INFO:www.HolidayBowl.com

December 29-January 1Agility Trials, Golden Retriever Club and SouthwestRottweiler Club9am COST: FREE to watch, cost to enter. Rohr Park 4548 Sweet-water Road, Bonita 91902.MORE INFO:www.JumpNFunAgility.net

JANUARYJanuary 19Family Dog 1 -Muttropolis Solana BeachBegins Jan. 19. Classes are taught by Mary Beth Knowles, MA,CPDT, of Canines Content Dog-Friendly Training. www.cani-nescontent.com. For dogs at least 14 weeks of age. Meets weeklyfor 6 weeks, Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. To enroll call (760) 929-9252.Muttropolis 227 South Cedros, Solana Beach 92075.MORE INFO: http://www.Muttropolis.com, or call (858)755-3647

January 26Super Small Dog Adoption EventNoon- 3pm COST: Adoption fee to benefit SNAP. Held atMuttropolis La Jolla, 7755 Girard Ave., 92037.MORE INFO:www.SNAP-SanDiego.org

January 26-27San Diego Cat Fanciers Annual Show10am- 4pm Cost: $7 plus $9 parking. Del Mar Fairgrounds, largestcat show and vendor product booths in San Diego County.MORE INFO:www.SanDiegoCat.org (760) 942-6457

January, 20Dog Sports PawtyNoon to 6pm Cost: $5. Location: Little Italy, India Streetbetween Laurel & A St.MORE INFO: Call Christina at (619) 321-9829www.PawyardPawty.com

FEBRUARYFebruary 17DoggieVday PawtyNoon to 6pm Cost: $5. Location: Little Italy, India Streetbetween Laurel & A St.MORE INFO: Call Christina at (619) 321-9829www.PawyardPawty.com

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While the county’s recent firesclaimed the lives and health of untoldnumbers of animals, John Van Zantecautioned that this time of year signalsan upturn in a more global, but no lessdemanding, difficulty. And he’s got justthe example to illustrate it.

Six years ago, he’d spotted a bulldogloping across the grounds of RanchoSanta Fe’s Helen Woodward AnimalCenter, its elderly owner helplessly intow. He quickly came to her aid andasked what prompted her visit – shesaid she needed to give up the animal“because since I got it, my life has beenhell.” The dog’s brute strength con-stantly prevailed at home, she ex-plained, adding that she’d siftedthrough all the torn and soiled house-hold items she could stand.Her grandkids had gotten the dog as

a surprise, she said, as Van Zante stoodunfazed. He’s heard the story too manytimes to count, especially over the holi-day season. The Humane Society of theUnited States reports that more peoplewill adopt pets at this time of year thanany other, which translates to supportfor backyard breeders and puppy millsby uneducated families who take deliv-ery on more than they bargained for,perhaps as a knee-jerk response to theneeds of an animal hurt in the fires.

Van Zante, spokesman for the Wood-ward Center ’s Iams Home 4 the Holi-days pet adoption drive, says there’s aright way to go about taking in a petover the season. This annual drive,which kicked off its ninth campaignNov. 5, expects to facilitate some 415,000pet adoptions, with 33 San Diego-area

animal shelters and rescue groups lead-ing 2,700 such organizations in 15 coun-tries. The idea is to take the momentumaway from marketers who breed sub-standard animals and hawk them to anunsuspecting public.“You can’t buy a new best friend for

somebody else,” Van Zante explained.“Families make a lifetime commitmentwhen they adopt an animal. The re-sponsible ones even put the animals intheir wills. Shelters and animal groupscan help families make informed deci-sions. They exist to match the needs ofthe pet with the desires of the family.”He added that some 500,000 pets will

be euthanized in California this year,and 5 million across the United States,as unwanted animals are shuttled topounds and other terminal destinations.“Let’s be the good guys,” Van Zante

said. “Let’s save a life and speak on be-half of these animals.”The drive is a product of the Wood-

ward facility, which in 1999 organized14 shelters in an effort to find appropri-ate adoptive families. The sheltersplaced about 2,500 orphaned dogs andcats that year. Two years later, 450 ani-mal groups found homes for approxi-mately 100,000 animals in fourcountries. Last year, the facilities placed378,000 animals. Participating sheltersreport return rates of fewer than 2 per-cent of their holiday adoptions.

This year’s effort will run through Jan. 3.For more information on how to be a goodguy, log on to www.home4theholidays.comor visit your local animal shelter or pet res-cue center.

There’s no place like ahome for the holidays

BY MART IN J ON E S WE S T L I N | SAN D I EGO P E T S

PET ADOPTION


MYDOG ISABOUT18MONTHSOLD.I've had him sincehe was 10 weeks.We did obediencetraining classes,and he caught on

real quickly. However, over the lastfew months, I've noticed that he seemsto be forgetting what he learned, ifthat's possible. He used to race rightover when I'd call him, but now he actslike he doesn't hear me. If I ask him tosit, he just looks at me, then looksaway (or walks away). What's goingon?

–BARRY,TIERRASANTA

DEARBARRY,Let me start by ap-

plauding you for tak-ing responsibility andenrolling your dog inobedience class, one

of the best moves you can make as apet owner. The benefits you and yourdog will receive are priceless. Remem-ber, you and your best friend make upa great team. Like all great teams, ifyou have talent but don’t practice andbe consistent, you will be destined tofail.That being said, let’s talk about prac-

tice. Practice makes perfect! Set asideat least ten minutes a day and work onbehaviors you learned in class. Youwon’t believe the difference ten min-utes a day can make, not only for yourtraining but also in the bond you twowill develop. If you are having prob-lems fitting in ten minutes each day fortraining, you may want to reevaluatewho really has the discipline issue.Sometimes, training owners to traintheir dog is more difficult than trainingthe dog.Next, never give a command without

being able to enforce it. For example, ifyou ask your dog to stay and he com-plies, follow up with a lot of praisewhile your dog is in the command po-sition, then release him. If, on the otherhand, he leaves the stay before you re-lease him, follow up by quickly plac-ing him back in the same spot he brokefrom. Then repeat the command. Thisway, you are explaining to him what“stay” means. You dictate what hap-pens next, not your dog. If you don’tfollow up when you ask a command,you are allowing your dog to win and

indicating the unwanted behavior isacceptable.Another factor in training is treats. If

you depended on treats while initiallytraining your dog, your dog will inturn depend on you to always havethem when asking for a command.When a dog loses the desire for thetreat or realizes he is not always goingto get the treat, he may lose interest inexecuting the command. Treats aregood when used correctly, but an obe-dient dog should not need treats to fol-low through. More important, you, theowner, should not rely on them.Dog obedience is very important.

San Diego Pet Training will begin basicobedience courses in January. Pleasevisit www.sdpettraining.com for moreinformation.

Good Luck,Fido

NEED ADVICE? San Diego Pet Trainingcan help! You can “Ask Fido” aboutpuppyproblems, training questions and behavioralconcerns. You may even get your questionand dog’s picture printed in San Diego Pets.Now is the time to send your questions,

along with a picture of your pet, [email protected].

WHEN training your dog in obedience,your primary reinforcements should con-sist of voice and touch. Food and toys arefine when used in moderation and appro-priately. This way, your dog will completethe tasks out of respect for you and notbecause you are bribing him.

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For many new pet owners, raisinga puppy is like raising a child, re-plete with all the questions par-

ents harbor. Meagan Karnes, dogtrainer and co-owner of MetropawlitanDog in downtown San Diego, offers an-swers to some of the most frequentquestions asked by new puppy owners.

SAN DIEGO PETS: At what age is itappropriate for a puppy to have inter-action with puppies, dogs and other an-imals? What about interaction withpeople and kids?

MEAGAN KARNES: Young puppiesneed socialization. At a very young age(i.e., below 16 weeks), keep interactionswith other dogs controlled. At this age,puppies are not fully vaccinated andtherefore aren't protected against manyillnesses that can be spread from dog todog. Some of these illnesses, includingdistemper and parvovirus, are poten-tially fatal to young, unvaccinated pups,so be sure to keep your pup protectedby allowing only for controlled interac-tion with other healthy, fully vaccinateddogs. Also, keep puppies away fromareas that unvaccinated dogs may havevisited, such as public parks. Many ill-nesses can be spread through fecal mat-

ter in the soil. During this time, whenpuppies are vulnerable to contagiousdisease, socialization in controlled envi-ronments, such as in the home, is key.This is a great time for puppies to so-cialize with children and people of allages. Just make sure the interaction andexperience is positive for young pups.Ask strangers to wash their hands be-fore handling young puppies to preventthe spread of disease. At about 16weeks, after the pup has received itsfinal round of vaccinations, socializa-tion with other dogs, animals and peo-ple is key for proper development ofsocial skills.

SDP: What training exercises can anew puppy owner do at home?

MK: New puppy owners can intro-duce basic commands at home bymerely luring the dog into a desired po-sition with a treat and rewarding whenthe behavior has been accomplished. Itis also great to practice a puppy's recall- introduce this by calling the puppy'sname in a tone of excitement and tellinghim or her to come. When the puppycomes, reward with a tasty treat and lotsof praise. Start the exercise only a fewfeet away from your pup and move far-

ther away with each success until thepuppy comes from long distances insidethe home. Make sure to always reward ajob well done!

SDP: What are the key things youneed to teach a puppy for him to growinto a well-trained dog?

MK: Socialization is key when dogsare young. Introduce them to all sorts ofnew people, places, things and animals.Make the experience positive so thatyour pup grows up with confidencewhen faced with the unknown. At thisage, it is a good idea to teach yourpuppy how to greet strangers. Never re-ward a puppy for jumping. Often, wepet a puppy when he or she jumps upfor attention. This encourages the be-havior, and therefore, the behavior willcontinue. Rather, if someone wants topet your pup, wait for all four feet to beon the floor before any attention isgiven. This goes for treats, too! Nevertreat a jumping dog. Wait for the dog tobe calm before you offer a treat.

SDP: Should owners get a trainer orprofessional help?

MK: It is definitely recommended thatnew puppy owners establish a relation-

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ship with a trainer while the puppy is young.The trainer can help new doggy parents un-derstand what to expect, and can detect po-tential problems before they arise and helpto nip them in the bud before they escalate.Training at an early age makes for a well-rounded, sociable and confident pup.

SDP: How should pet owners select atrainer or facility, particularly for puppies?

MK: Select a trainer you feel comfortablewith. Make sure to ask them where they wereeducated and how many years of experiencethey have, specifically with dogs similar inage and breed as yours. Ask for references,and check them! Ask past clients what theyliked and disliked about the training pro-grams. Don't depend on certifications or de-grees. Many certifications are basic and onlyrequire an at-home study program that does-n't really test a trainer's hands-on capabilitieswith dogs. Last, make sure the person issomeone you enjoy working with and thatyour pup takes a liking to him or her too.Make sure you agree with the trainer’s meth-ods and are comfortable implementing thesuggestions they make.

SDP: Anything a new puppy ownershouldn’t do?

MK: Never smack, hit or kick a youngpuppy (or any dog, for that matter). Takingyour frustration out on a dog only tells thedog you are weak and not in control of yourown behavior. In addition, it can scar youngpuppies and cause them to become hand-shy or even fear-aggressive. Also, neverleave a young puppy unsupervised unless itis contained in a crate or pen. Puppies liketo get into trouble and have been known tochew things such as household cleaner con-tainers, cables and cords and other poten-tially dangerous items. Make sure yourpuppy is always supervised -- otherwise,create a secure space so that you can be surehe or she is safe.

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Here we are again,thinking about thestart of a fresh New

Year. If you’re like me, the ar-rival of the New Year can bringon thoughts about what I’d liketo change, accomplish or add tomy life. It’s time for reflectionon the past year and a chance fornew beginnings.Many people bring on the

New Year by resolving to makesome specific changes in theirlives. Maybe they want to quitsmoking, lose weight, exercisemore or even find a new com-panion and settle down.These are all good resolutions

and ways for us, as individuals,to improve our own lives. How-ever, while thinking about howwe’ll make changes for our-selves, we should remember alsoto take into account our furryfriends who need our help inmaking their lives better. MaybeMr. BunBun needs to lose a pound or two? Or perhaps it’s finallytime to get his diet into shape or to build him a new play area sohe gets more exercise? There are many things you can do to notonly improve your own life, but the lives of your rabbit friends aswell.

DIETTo help BunBun get down to his healthy, normal weight, start

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– the ones with the dried fruitsand seeds in them) for a health-ier alternative, such as Oxbow’sBunny Basic’s T or other timo-thy-blend pellets from Brown’s,Kaytee or Zupreem. The key isto get your rabbit on a “limitedpellet” diet and switch to ahealthier alternative.

EXERCISEStart building more activities

into BunBun’s routine to helphim get more exercise. Throw insome new toys for interest; makea maze out of cardboard boxes(or visit the HRS Bunny Store fora new Cottontail Cottage orHopper Hideaway) for bunny toclimb on, run through and play.Engage your rabbit in games ofrolling a ball, throwing a papertube, or tossing plastic ringsback and forth. Put bunny’s pel-lets (a very small portion) up on

top of a box so he has to jump up to get them. Right there, you’vebuilt in some exercise for your rabbit.

ANEWFRIENDFORBUNPerhaps your rabbit acts bored; lying around not doing much,

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A Prince among DogsAnd Other Stories of the Dogs We Love

What would we do with-out our dogs? They arethere for us when thingsare going great and whenwe are at our worst. Andthey still love us. Dogsbring an intense loyaltyand love to our lives thatno other pet--or human!--can match. When we wantto give up, they come to uswith wagging tails andgoofy smiles, asking to gofor a walk or play tug-of-war. Nothing can lift ourspirits like our dogs.In this heartwarming

collection of true stories,you will meet many dogs--

some big, some small, some rambunctious and some serene.Each of them has played an important part in the lives of theirhumans. You'll meet a three-legged survivor who helps heal abroken family, a funny mutt who brings laughter to a housefilled with anxiety, a local celebrity pup who brings smiles andcustomers to a couple's store and many more ordinary and ex-traordinary canines.So share a treat with the special dog in your life and dig in to

these uplifting tales.Author information: Callie Smith Grant is the author of sev-

eral nonfiction books for young readers and adults as well asmany animal-themed stories and poems that can be seen inGuideposts anthologies and in magazines such as SmallFarmer's Journal.Buy this book from amazon.com, ChristianBook.com, Barnes &

Noble or your local bookstore. $12.99.

Saving unwanted petsone“leg”at a timeInternet groups join forces to find homesfor last-chance animals

A disturbingnumber of dogsand cats – 6 to 8million – enter ani-mal shelters eachyear in the UnitedStates, accordingto estimates byThe Humane Soci-ety of the U.S.Some shelter ani-mals are strays,others are surren-dered by theirowners for a vari-ety of reasons. Un-fortunately, thepopulation ofhomeless animalsfar exceeds thenumber of adop-tive homes thatcan be found forthem. As a result,

shelters across the country euthanize 3 to 4 million innocent an-imals every year before they ever have a real chance to find aloving home.But there is hope for society’s most unwanted animals, thanks

to a compassionate group of people connecting online to findloving homes for these last-chance animals.Animal lover, author and award-winning producer Bonnie

Silva follows the heartwarming journeys of some of these ani-mal rescue transporters in her new book, “Fifteen Legs: Whenall that stands between death and freedom is a ride” (RiverbankPress, December 2007). Through Silva’s accounts of travelingalongside a band of rescue volunteers for two years, the unsungheroes are recognized for their selfless acts.With the help of the Internet, these rescuers locate last-chance

animals and drive legs of cross-country excursions – sometimes15 or more – to get them to their new homes or safe houses.“Fifteen Legs” highlights the homeless pet overpopulationissue in America and shows how people are getting involvedto save lives.“The thought of perfect strangers coming together and work-

ing as a team to shuttle society’s non human cast-offs out ofharm’s way was too wonderful a story to pass up,” Silva says.After collecting more than two years worth of compelling sto-ries for a documentary film, Silva decided to write a book as

well in order to capture all aspects of animal rescue and trans-port in greater detail.Silva is an award-winning producer and author whose work

has appeared in publications such as Natural Life magazine,Life Learning magazine and Home Education magazine and onthe Discovery Channel. She won a National Education Associ-ation Award for the Advancement of Learning through Broad-casting and served as creator, writer and producer for an EmmyAward-winning public service campaign. Silva received a bach-elor’s degree in mass communications from Emerson Collegeand currently resides on the north shore of Massachusetts witha dog she adopted from a local animal control officer.For more information, please visit www.riverbankpress.com.


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The PuppyWhispererA Compassionate, Nonviolent Guide toEarly Training and CareBy Paul Owens & Terence Cranendonk with Norma Eckrote"I've known Paul personally for many years and have faith-

fully followed his training advice with wonderful results. Ican't recommend him highly enough."-Jeff Probst, host of Sur-vivor.Following the success of his book, “The Dog Whisperer,”

Paul Owens turns his attention to puppies. In “The PuppyWhisperer,” Owens and his protege Terence Cranendonk offera compassionate step-by-step guide to all things puppy, in-cluding how to:• Evaluate temperament• Choose the right pup personality for your family• Monitor diet, play, and exercise• Train and problem-solve• Provide early socialization and positive training• Potty train, step by step• Ensure safety and health care, including the latest on vac-cinations

Puppies can be a lot of work, but they can also be a furrybundle of joy. If you're thinking of bringing a puppy into

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prenticed as a trainer withOwens and is a CertifiedPet Dog Trainer (CPDT) aswell as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). In addition todog training, he is a professional actor and university instructor.He lives in Akron, Ohio.

Norma Eckrote writes on the holistic care of humans and animals.She produced the companion DVD to “The Dog Whisperer.” Shelives in Los Angeles.$14.95

ADickens of a CatAnd Other Stories of the Cats We LoveAccording to The American Humane Society, 90 million cats are

owned in the U.S. And one in three households have a cat - on av-erage two cats - for a pet. Who do we Americans love as much asour pets? Our cats are more than pets. They are our best friendswhen times are tough, our partners when we are lonely, our pil-lows to cry on whenwe are sad. Cats bring companionship, humorand a sense of mystery to our lives that no other pet can match. Arumbling purr or a tender meow can change our moods andwarmour hearts.In this charming collection of true stories, youwill find cats of all

shapes, sizes and demeanors. Each of them has played an impor-tant part in the lives of their humans.You'll meet a scrawny kitten who helps an anorexic girl get well,

a selfless mother cat who gives up her kitten to a little boy whoneeds a friend, a cat who acts as a partner down the lonely road ofcancer recovery, and many more ordinary and extraordinary fe-lines.So grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair, curl up with the

special cat in your life and enjoy these uplifting tales.Author information: Callie Smith Grant is the author of several

nonfiction books for young readers and adults as well as many an-imal-themed stories and poems that can be seen in Guideposts an-thologies and in magazines such as Small Farmers Journal.

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Delving into Dungwith the

San Diego ZooWhy do pandas have yellow poop?Why

do koala joeys eat their mothers’ poop?Why do male tigers poop around their ter-ritories? Why do termites build poop-houses?You can find out the answers to these

questions in Farcountry Press’ new release,“Who Pooped in the Zoo? San Diego Zoo:Exploring the Weirdest, Wackiest, Grossest& Most Surprising Facts about Zoo Poop.”In colorful illustrations, photographs and alively narrative, Caroline Patterson’s bookexplores what poop tells us about animalbodies and animal behavior. It features 70brilliant color photographs of animalsranging from giant pandas to Australianwombats along with 36 playful illustra-tions by artist Robert Rath.Organized into ten chapters with titles

such as “The Purpose of Poop,” “GroupPoop” and “Fertilizer, Fuel, & Earrings?,”Patterson’s entertaining writing features ahost of fun facts, such as:

• Penguins have pink poop• Elephants produce 100 pounds of poop a day• Dung beetles—there are more than 7,000 kinds in the world—can eat through a pile of elephant poop in just a few hours

• The world’s most expensive coffee—Kopi Luwak—is actu-ally coffee beans pooped out by a cat-size animal called thepalm civet

• The San Diego Zoo’s 4,000 animals produce 4 to 5 tons ofpoop a day!

Poop, Patterson tells us, may be brown, smelly and gross, butit also tells us stories about wild animals’ bodies. It tells us whatan animal has eaten, what age it is, if it is healthy and if it is maleor female. It also gives other animals messages about territory,such as “Hey, I’m here!” or “Hey, this is my turf!” The book ex-plores other wild animal behaviors, such as those by animals thatuse latrines and animals that eat the poop of their young for cam-

ouflage. The book also has a special chap-ter that focuses on several stories from theSan Diego Zoo elephant, polar bear, andkoala keepers—including the story of theelephant that once ate a woman’s purse,credit cards and all!The photographs, illustrations and text

detail actual wild animal behavior and willinterest young people in the lions, tigersand bears in the world around them. It’savailable at the San Diego Zoo, at localbookstores and gift shops, through onlineretailers or from Farcountry Press at (800)821-3874.Caroline Patterson is an editor at Far-

country Press and recently edited “Mon-tana Women Writers: A Geography of theHeart,” which won a 2006 WILLAAward.She was 1990–1992 Stegner Fellow at Stan-ford University and said the poop bookwas great fun to research and write, al-though by the end her children didn’t al-ways share her enthusiasm. “Each nightI’d bring a new poop fact,” she explained,

“and they finally got so they’d say, ‘Mom, can you at least waituntil we’re done eating?’”The 100-acre San Diego Zoo is operated by the not-for-profit

Zoological Society of San Diego. The Society, dedicated to the con-servation of endangered species and their habitats, engages inconservation and research work around the globe. It also man-ages the zoo’s Wild Animal Park, more than half of which hasbeen set aside as protected native species habitat, and the centerfor Conservation and Research for Endangered Species. These en-tities’ important conservation and science work is supported inpart by the Foundation for the Zoological Society of San Diego.


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SayBow!SayWow!Make the holidays sparkle.Holiday Bling for Sexy Beasts!

NEW YORK – Love yourdog. Sexy Beast™(www.sexybea s t s t y l e . c om) ,the luxury canine-care brandthat provides dogs with theultimate in pampering, offerspet parents a luxurious gif tto spoi l Fido with this hol i -day season.Introducing the Sexy Beast™

limited-edition Swarovski Crys-tallized Signature Fragrance.Our highly addictive, classicblend of bergamot, vanilla,patchouli and nutmeg oils gets amodern twist when the signa-ture Karim Rashid-designedbottle is covered with Swarovskicrystals. Engraved with your

dog’s name, the limited-edition, hand-numbered bottle isthe perfect way to say happy holidays to a dog that nevermakes the naughty list!All Sexy Beast™ products are uniquely hypoallergenic

and 100% Vegan, 100% Safe and 100% Sexy™. Catering tothe 25 million people who will spoil their dog this holiday

season*, the Sexy Beast™brand brings luxury andglamour to the dogs by creat-ing this rare present, perfectfor gifting dogs and doglovers alike.Currently available atwww.sexy-

beaststyle.com, Studio at FredSegaland select luxury pet boutiquesFor additional information or for

Sexy Beast™ product samples,please contact Lindsey [email protected] (212) 929-6428,ext. 102

*According to the American PetProducts Manufacturing Association,44.8million households in theU.S. owna dog of which 56 percent will buy theirdog a Christmas present.


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LOVE YOUR DOG™The limited-edition Swarovski fragrance bottle

retails for $850. After all, you enjoy the good life.doesn’t your pooch deserve a taste of it too?

“Sexy Beast,” “canine style unleashed” and“100% vegan, 100% safe and 100% sexy” aretrademarks of Project Rover, LLC, Dist., New York,NY 10011.

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FESTIVENECKLACES for dogs who know how todress. Order at www.lisaconfetti.com and usepromotional code sdpet to receive 20% off.'


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Sugar & SpiceGingerbread CookieDress by Ruff Ruff Couture

This holiday, it’sall about ginger-bread cookies! TheRuff Ruff CoutureSugar & Spice Dressfeatures a whitePeter Pan collar, redplaid velour double-ruffle skirt and a tex-tured gingerbreadappliqué. Your fes-

tive pooch is sure to have a good, old-fash-ioned Christmas wearing this little treat.Available at Lucky Dog

Sugar & SpiceGingerbread CookieOveralls by Ruff Ruff Couture

This holiday, it’s allabout gingerbread cook-ies! The Ruff Ruff Cou-ture Sugar & SpiceOveralls features red, nofuss overalls, completewith antique brass but-tons, plaid velour, awhite collar and a tex-tured gingerbread ap-pliqué. Your festivepooch is sure to have a

good, old-fashioned Christmas wearing this lit-tle treat. Available at Lucky Dog

Orbee Christmas BulbOur whimsically shaped

all-purpose toy is doggie-durable, buoyant and minty.The bulb has a treat spot forstuffing and other great left-overs. Burp! Available atLucky Dog

THE PAWKIT is a stylish, neoprenemessenger bag stocked with everythingyou need to take your pup on any out-ing. It is organized with seven labeledpockets and is stocked with a leash,water bottle, bowl, toys, clean-up bags,a towel and a training clicker. Black,blue and red bags are availible. $36.99.Muttique at the San Diego Humane So-ciety and SPCA.

WICKERBEACHBUNGALOWgives one or two cats a great placeto rest, play, and hide. Features duallevel perching platforms, each witha removable, machine washable cot-ton cushion in a lively, striped print.$58.99. Muttique at the San DiegoHumane Society and SPCA.


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Sugar & SpiceGingerbread Cookie Toy

by Ruff Ruff CoutureThis holiday, it’s all about

gingerbread cookies! Cuteand cuddly. Soft andsquishy. The Ruff Ruff Cou-ture Sugar & Spice Ginger-bread Cookie Toy looksgood enough to eat. Availableat Lucky Dog

Pawprints Ornament KitThe holidays are a very special time for

friends and family. Now you can adorn yourwonderful holiday setting with a tiny pawprintof your most cherished member of the family.Everything for assembly is included: plasticshaping ring. air-drying impression material,wooden rolling pin, plastic straw hole puncher,elegant satin holiday ribbons, and easy-to-follow instructions. Available at Lucky Dog

Christmas HenriettaThe life of the

party and the spiritof the season,Christmas Henri-etta is a new sea-sonal staple. Thish a n d - p a i n t e d ,poly-filled latexdog toy is sure tobring your friendsand family a heartyholiday chuckle.Available atLuckyDog

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