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AutismAwareness Month

Local events, programs,

personalities

Have Dog Will TravelOur fav Pet-friendly hotels

IN FOCUS ‘Shelter Dogs’ photo collection

9 E-Z WAYS to love your pets and your planet

EVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWESTEVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWEST! • APRIL 2010! • APRIL 2010

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Here comes Marmaduke

The Realityof life with aGreat Dane

Part 1 in a series

6 Rescue Me!Meet the precious foundlings who made their way to Spot this month. These are often babies who need an extra boost fi nding their way home — a little older, sometimes needing special care, often

just too long in a shelter or foster home.

28 MarketPlace

28 Classifi eds

25 ReaderSpotlightMeet Scout, Aleut and Grayson.

20 crunchy little newsbits to chew on

- Easter celebrations for EVERY member of the family

- Team pdxdog forming for Doggie Dash

- DoveLewis offers emergency services at the Coast

- OVMA presents Awards of Excellence- Willamette Humane Society conducts

online Pet Photo Contest - Cats on Camera: new video contest- Get ‘em ‘chipped cheap - New Stamps to the Rescue!- Corvallis businessman launches ‘home

alone’ safety net for pet- AKC opens events to mixed breeds

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14 Here comes Marmaduke:The Reality of life witha Great Dane Part 1

Kennedy Morgan, a Dane ‘mom’

herself, knows this breed, and wants

to make sure others do too, as the

impending release of Marmaduke

raises concern about another frenzy

over a breed made popular via the

media. Join Kennedy in exploring

the Dane temperament and

personality, the fi nancial realities,

health concerns and nutrition,

healthy breeding practices, local

organizations and programs, and

more. Please note: while focused

on Great Danes, many of the issues

apply to all breeds.

7 Autism Awareness Month Join us for a look at some of

the people and programs

making a difference. Meet

young Bradley LX, whose

company Big Bully Dog

Leads contributes a portion

of profi ts to autism, check

out the book signing with

author Rachel Mitchell

McPherson, whose latest

book, Every Dog Has a

Gift, has a section on dogs

helping children and adults

with autism, and circle the

date: Autism Service Dogs of

America is hosting two great

galas.

10 Have Dog, Will Travel: Our favoritePet-friendly hotelsWe asked, and Spot readers

answered, naming their favorite pet-

friendly accommodations. Vanessa

Salvia took it from there, setting out

to fi nd out just what makes these

pet-friendly properties so doggone

popular.

24 IN FOCUS ‘Shelter Dogs’ photo collection

Photographer Christiaan McPherson

uses stark lighting and extreme focus

in an effort to convey the feeling of

being forgotten almost to the point

of disappearing. Disturbing? Yes.

Beautiful? Yes.

19 9 E-Z WAYSto love your pets and your planet

Just in time for Earth Day, here are

nine easy, budget-friendly ways to all

live green while loving your pets, the

planet and your wallet.

23 Doc Dawg Spot introduces two new health

columns, Trae’s Anatomy for felines

and Doc Dawg for canines, featuring

veterinarians discussing their areas of

medical expertise.

This month: Canine Diarrhea

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Pit BullRescue

Names: Bradley Larios, with Tiger Lily

Breeds/Ages: Bradley is 16, Tiger Lily about 9 mos. old (in this photo)

Family: Mom Virginia, brothers Jesse and Francisco, and sister Lisa. Family pups are: Trajan, Padamae, Nefertiti and Tangent (also known as “Our Little Tangerine”)

Stomping Grounds: Portland. Bradley loves to play at the Gorge and to go driving in the forest.

Turn-ons: Bradley loves computers, video games, making leashes, and a full-mouth bite!

Turn-offs: Bradley doesn’t love chores or nagging.

Special Notes: Bradley is an amazing guy who can do anything he sets his mind to. “He has taught me so much,” says his mom Virginia. “About love, forgiveness, patience and perse-verance.”


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We at Spot have always placed high priority on the

support side of the animal world, working regularly with many amazing people in rescue, spay/neuter, vet care programs, and the like. Some of our brightest stars in the Willamette Valley include STP (Save the Pets), WAG (Willamette Animal Guild) and ProBoneO, to name just a few.

Marnie, who heads up Spot’s Eugene/Springfield office (and who is also my mama), recently began volunteering at STP’s new adoption center at Gateway Mall in Springfield. If you haven’t been, stop by! These folks are a joy, they’re doing great work, and the shop is fabulous. Marnie works her weekly shift not in her “Spot hat,” but wholly as an STP volunteer.

This week, while scanning the latest STP newsletter, I was delighted to discover mama among a shining group named “STP Volunteers of the Month.” The lineup also included Brenda Frazee,

Sandra McCollum, Cathy Bill and Johnna Harms. What an awesome twist on the ol’ Proud Parent Moment!

As to Spot’s efforts in “the trenches,” we’re frequently involved in helping rally triage for animals in need. The fre-quency of urgent situations is alarming. We get calls about the pet whose person has died. About the sweet boy whose people moved and left him behind. About the beloved girl whose person will soon be deployed.

The realities are heart-breaking, the happy endings life-affirming. And while on one hand it feels like we can never do enough, on the other, every success is a HUGE victory.

Being so focused on help-ing, I didn’t realize the fun we were missing in another, won-derful side of the animal world — games! Agility, flyball, disc, jumping, and on. Now that we’ve sampled a little of this fare, game on!

I was thrilled to discover that even at the highest levels of competition most activities welcome beginners and, in fact, are eager to help them get in and try. Another great discovery was the AKC’s changing policies, welcoming mixed breeds to compete.

In a recent chat with Adriana Ericson of woofd2 (Washing-ton Owners of Flying Disc Dogs), which organizes the competitive disc season in the Northwest, Adriana said her club is helping get Oregon groups organized. She emphasized that friendli-ness and helping newcomers is the spirit of the sport. You’ll hear more from Adriana next issue, when we kick off our coverage of canine games.

These activities provide important bonding, and sharpen training (for pets AND people), which is good for everyone. Well-behaved dogs (and guardians) simply make for a better, more harmonious community. We should all be striving for that.

On a sort-of related note, Kennedy Morgan starts a three-part series on breed-related concerns this month. While the series focuses on Great Danes (it was inspired by concern in the Dane com-munity about a coming feature film that could trigger the kind of breed-specific craze like those fueled by Paris Hilton’s pocket pets, the film Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and the Taco Bell Chi. A Dane mom herself, Kennedy knows this breed; better still, much of what she covers will apply to any breed.

I love this adventure for so many reasons! There’s always something new . . . to learn, to share, to “take on,” and to celebrate.

Yours in everything pet,

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Always a reason to smile . . . and new ways to play!


BonesMy name’s Bones! Why Bones? Well, it all started when I ended up at a ter-

rible shelter, because my owners did not want me anymore. Because I was so skinny after leaving the shelter my foster parents called me Bones. They say

I am American Pit Bull Terrier, that I am handsome, and just 1.5 years old. I love life now, and am thanking my rescuers by being the best dog ever! I am a quick learner, and would make a great weight-pull dog! I LOVE having a job, and would make a great running or hiking partner! I really enjoy play-ing with other dogs, and I get along great with them. Oh, did I mention I LOVE kids!!! Well, that’s my story! Not one of riches, but of heartache, and new beginnings! I would

really love a new home all my own. My new home will be like the cherry on top for my rescuers! I promise to be a good boy! I am house-broken, kennel-trained, and very well mannered! I know we could be the best of friends. Also, no cats, I like to chase them!

My adoption fee is $150. I am altered, microchipped, current on shots, dewormed, flea-free, and I’ve got my gear! Collar, leash, food, toys and treats. Please call Angela so we can meet! 503-888-4583. To learn more visit www.BAPBR.org.

MojoMy fosters say, “Mojo is a total

sweetheart! He’s great in the house, completely housebroken, and asks to be let out to go potty. He gets along well with my dogs; he won’t initiate play, but is very respectful of them and likes to snuggle with them. His favorite toy is a teddy bear, which he carries around and takes to bed with him. If it’s not in sight he frantically seeks it out. He mostly ignored my cat; once she ran and he chased her, but I told him “no” and he backed down. He is good in the car and doesn’t get into things. The only negative thing I have to say is his leash manners need some work. He likes to greet other dogs, and sometimes is overly exuberant about it, pulling hard toward the other dog. I use the no-pull harness and collar. He does the same thing with people if they make eye contact with him, and he absolutely LOVES to be petted by strangers! He’s pretty sure he should be allowed on the couch and bed; I’ve convinced him to sleep on the dog bed at night, as long as he has his teddy. He is a bit of a Houdini, so he should not be left outside. Mojo knows a number of tricks (sit, shake, roll over). He is a special guy looking for the right home.” Mojo is 5-6 years old, weighs 80 lbs. To learn more or meet this handsome blue-eyed very good boy, call Angela at 503-807-9134.

George and Gracie

George is a big white mellow boy and Gracie is his regal sister. The two were born Spring’ 06. George is a little shy and very easy going. Gracie is definitely in charge. Both have excellent litterbox habits and love to have exercise time in the mornings. To meet this sweet pair, please contact [email protected].

GenesisHere’s a good-looking cat who

is friendly and fun. If you have a laser light toy, you may tire of it before she does! She’ll be right there beside you as you work on the computer or watch TV. Genesis is not shy at express-ing her opinion but she does it with cute cat chirps. Genesis

is waiting to meet you at CAT’s adoption center inside the Tanasbourne PetSmart. Cat Adoption Team: 503-925-8903; catadoptionteam.org.

ShellyA friendly and very sweet, shy girl, Shelly is

gentle, easy to hold, and loves attention. She’s a playful girl who enjoys various toys, like the laser pointer and feather toy. Open your heart to Shelly and she’ll love you forever. Come meet her at CAT’s adoption center inside the Hillsboro PetSmart. Cat Adoption Team: 503-925-8903; catadoptionteam.org.

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All Eric and Wendy Givens wanted was to keep their son safe in school. Scooter, who is 9 years old, suffers from autism.

Scooter has a very special friend and assistant — Madison,a highly trained German Shepherd — who makes sure he is a-ok. The Givenses take the dynamic duo to restaurants and malls, where the four-legged angel works his magic. Scooter’s condition makes him vulnerable; disturbing sounds can bring on a meltdown. When risks arise, the gentle dog puts his paws on the boy to calm him. If that doesn’t work, he gently lays on the boy, which effectively and immediately puts an end to the episode.

Madison spent 23 months in a rigorous and inten-sive program at 4 Paws for Mobility before coming to Oregon to live with his young charge. Unfortunately these days, the $13,000 canine is spending a lot of time at home, away from Scooter. The Beaverton School District will not allow Madison to accompany his boy to school, a place where active, naturally-noisy children can send Scooter into a tailspin. Wendy Givens says the furry assistant would help her son manage at school.

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Scooter’s condition makes him vulnerable; disturbing

sounds can bring on a meltdown. When risks arise,

the gentle dog puts his paws on the boy

to calm him. Disability Rights Attorney Joel Greenberg

agrees. He compared Scooter’s situation with that of a blind person who is told he can use a cane, but not a service dog.

Pris Taylor, executive director of Autism Service Dogs of America, also supports Scooter’s quest to have his helper at school. Taylor says there are several hundred dogs serving people afflicted with autism in the US.

The nonprofit Oregon-based group pro-vides trained canines to children and their families living with autism. Taylor says that many cases similar to the Givens’s are making their way through the courts, includ-ing a recent successful suit in Chicago.

The ASDA believes that the dogs’ value doesn’t just lie in calming their charges; they believe the dogs provide a positive social link to home, school and community.

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April is National Autism Awareness Month.

The Center for Disease Control website states, “ASDs [Autism Spectrum Disorders] occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but are four times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. CDC estimates that between about 1 in 80 and 1 in 240, with an average of 1 in 110, children in the United States have an ASD. Awareness Month will be commemorated locally with several events, highlighted below.

Rachel Mitchell McPherson is an author, and winner of an Acad-emy Award for her film Signal through the Flames. She is also founder of The Good Dog Foundation, an organization that provides animal-assisted therapy to folks who need comfort and assistance in hospitals, assisted living centers and following catastrophic events.

The foundation was honored by the ASPCA and The Red Cross for therapy pro-vided by Good Dog Teams to rescue workers and families of victims after the 911 disaster.

McPherson will speak April 8 at Powell’s Book Store in Portland, discussing her new book, Every Dog Has a Gift. The book illustrates the many ways service and therapy dogs, and even household pets, contribute to the lives of humans. “The book has three categories,” McPherson says. “Dogs as Heal-ers, Dogs that Change Lives, and Kids and Dogs Equal Magic.” Also addressed in her book is how dogs are helping children and adults with autism.

“I love my book; it has so many fabulous stories,” says McPherson, adding that she’s glad it’s making a difference in so many peoples’ lives.

The ASDA believes that the dogs’ value doesn’t just lie in calming their charges; they believe the

dogs provide a positive social link to home,

school and community.

April 8Meet Rachel McPherson at Powell’s in Portland,

discussing her new book, Every Dog Has a Gift.

April 10Red Carpet event for the ASDA at Forever

Young med spa in Beaverton

April 24Pirates, Princesses and Pooches gala to benefit

the ASDA at Portland Children’s Museum

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Connie Theil is a freelance writer, master landscaper, and lifelong animal advocate and rescuer. Previously she served on the Multnomah County Animal Safety Advisory Board, and years ago she and her son helped eradicate greyhound racing in Oregon. Connie has recently returned to Spot, and we’re thrilled to have her back! Contact Connie at [email protected].

“All dogs have gifts,” she says, “and what they give to humans is a true gift.”

McPherson will also discuss a national contest she’s heading up in which pet guardians can submit stories and photos about their experiences with man’s best friend. Some will be published in the next edition of her book.

Autism Service Dogs of America is also host-ing two upcoming events to commemorate National Autism Service Day. For-ever Young, a med spa in

Beaverton, is hosting a Red Carpet Charity Event: for the ASDA Saturday, April 10, 8am-10pm. Clients can purchase a $99 ticket and receive a full day of spa treatments and pampering.

April 24, the ASDA will host yet another gala, this one at Portland Children’s Museum 5:30-8:30pm. Called Pirates, Prin-cesses and Pooches, this event will have several service dogs in attendance, as well as pirate entertainers, sword play, juggling, balloon animals, and a treasure hunt and silent auction.

While on the subject of autism, there’s an amazing young man everyone should meet. Bradley Larios, a teenager with autism, was unhappy with the quality of leashes available for his own helping dog. Too often they unraveled, or broke under pressure.

So, the clever young man designed his own. The custom leashes are super strong, and designed with Autism service dogs in mind. Larios now operates his own company, Brad’s Big Bully Dog Leads, and has received accolades from K9 police across the USA.

Spot salutes Brad Larios, Pris Taylor, Rachel McPherson, and all the other heroes, both human and canine.

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With warm weather upon us, it’s time to think about vacays and quickie getaways. Don’t

you love it best when your destination is one where your dear doggies can have as much fun as you?

We asked Spot readers for their favor-ite pet-friendly places for overnight stays. Here are their favs, appearing in no par-ticular order, where not only two-footed folks are welcome, but four-pawed guests are treated like the VIPs they are.

Looking Glass Inn

Just walk out of the Inn and cross the street, and you’re on flat, sandy beach — no stairs to navigate. As long as your dog is under voice command he or she is allowed off-leash on Lincoln City beaches. Doggie visitors receive treats, bowls, sheets, towels and baggies. Dog beds and crates are available upon request. Doggie guests even get their own registration cards, and managers know them by name. “We treat them just like any other guest,” says manager Heather Zink. “We really love to have them here.” Two dogs per room of any size are allowed at The Looking Glass Inn, which has a grassy pet area complete with water, and a fire hydrant for “sprinkling.” After your visit, be sure to send photos of the pups enjoying their stay — they’ll be featured on the Looking Glass Dog Blog (http://lookingglassdogs.blogspot.com). Looking Glass is walking distance to a glassblowing studio and dog-friendly restaurant.

541-996-3996, 861 SW 51st St., Lincoln City, lookingglass-inn.com


Ester Lee Motel

Built in the 1940s, these 53 units, including motel-style rooms and ’40s-style cottages, retain the décor and ambiance of that era while offering all the right updated amenities. The units are all oceanfront, with incredible views. Pet amenities include treats, blankets and sheets, and a pet run. Far from just a patch of grass, the run is whimsically decorated. Family owned and operated for more than 35 years, The Ester Lee welcomes all well-behaved pets, and over the years has hosted iguanas, rabbits and birds. Visit the website for a virtual tour.

541-996-3606, 3803 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, esterlee.com

O’Dysius Hotel

Owner and manager Cindi Taylor says the family owned and oper-ated O’dysius Hotel offers “an experience, not just a hotel room.” The popular property is elegant without pretensions. Complimentary wine and cheese are served each evening, and staff happily help guests find

the Lincoln City experience they’re after, be it restaurant or recreation. While at dinner, guests’ rooms are refreshed, complete with chocolates on the pillow and dog treats on the nightstand, plus water for the pups if you request it at check-in. Slippers and robes are provided. In the morning, continental breakfast arrives at your door — breakfast in bed with an ocean view! You may be tempted to linger

— with luxurious pressed sheets and top-of-the-line Serta, the bed wraps its arms around you. Taylor says the O’Dysius attitude is, “What can we do for you?”

541-994-4121, 120 NW Inlet Ave., Lincoln City, odysius.com

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Fireside Motel

Contrary to many places that advertise as being pet friendly when they’re really just “pet tolerable,” 80 percent of the Fireside’s rooms really are pet friendly: each doggie guest gets a bathmat, sheet, doggie towel, scoopie bags and treats. Manager Wendy Inkster affirms that the entire staff are pet lovers who are likely to remember the names of their pet guests before their human guests. She says Fireside is “phenomenal,” with affordable rates and accessible location, and an incredible ocean view. Even rooms without ocean views are close to the water. Upper rooms have fireplaces and cathedral ceilings. Yachats is a small, friendly town of about 600, with Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in the Siuslaw National Forest nearby, plus parks, lots of trails, and of course, beaches.

800-336-3573, 1881 Hwy 101 North, Yachats, firesidemotel.comSalishan Spa & Golf Resort

The name says it all — the Salishan is popular for its world-class spa and 18-hole golf course. Doggie guests enjoy special dishes and beds and, if he or she attends check-in, a treat at the front desk. Doggie stations for waste disposal dot the property, which boasts 250 generous acres of playspace. Salishan overlooks tranquil Siletz Bay, with an indoor fitness facility with tennis courts, and a hot tub overlooking the water. General Manager Jason Connor says almost all 205 rooms allow pets, who get the run of the place. The lodge is located in a wooded area with private beach access across the street, and a fairly secluded nature trail. The town of Gleneden Beach is also home to many pet-friendly merchants.

800-452-2300, 7760 Hwy 101 North, Gleneden Beach, salishan.com

Bennington Properties

The Bend/Sunriver area is a perfect family destination, thanks to urban appeal and outdoor adventure galore — from hiking and biking to rafting and snow sports. Even in winter it’s a good bet the days will be mostly sunny. Bennington Properties operates 180 vacation home rentals here, more than 100 of them dog-friendly. Properties range from rustic cabins to new luxury homes so nice it might seem shocking that they are dog-friendly. Families with multiple dogs are treasured guests as well. Dogs are welcomed by name with a guest packet containing doggie bowls, treats, bandannas, tennis balls and tags (bearing Bennington’s phone number, in case the pup ventures too far). This summer, Bennington plans to open a fenced, off-leash dog park and free dog wash station at its Sunriver location.

888-610-9700, 56842 Venture Ln., Sunriver, benningtonproperties.com


The Crest Motel

Quiet, clean and comfortable, with moderately-priced rooms, The Crest Motel presides on 2½ acres at the edge of Astoria. The hillside property boasts an outstanding view of the Columbia River. This is country living close to town: no traffic or downtown noise except the music of sea lions living nearby. Guests can enjoy an outdoor hot tub, with Wi-Fi in each room. Huge windows frame views of ships plying the waters, a bridge, breakers off the bar, and the Washington coastline. A resident crow with attitude, known as Big Head Fred, takes his work as guard as seriously as his pay — crusts of bread from guests. Nesting eagles are often sighted during summer months, dramatically swooping down to the bay. A sweet patio seating area is appointed with fountain and picnic tables, and nearby is a riverfront dog walk.

800-421-3141, 5366 Leif Erickson Dr., Astoria, astoriacrestmotel.com

Driftwood Village Motel

Perched on a cliff above miles of beach that invite strolling, taking in sand, sea and tidepools, the Driftwood is small and out of the way. Nine studios and suites, all with ocean views, lend the feeling of having your own private beach. Pets have free run on Lincoln City beaches as long as they will respond when called. There’s no pet size limit, and pets get treats at check-in. Six rooms are equipped with fireplaces and utensils, and all have balconies with gorgeous views and barbecue grills. The room designation alone conveys a little of the feel-

ing here — rooms aren’t numbered but named: Seabreeze, Admiralty Suite, Lighthouse, Spindrift. Really want to get away from it all? Driftwood Village rooms have no phones!

541-265-9396, 7947 N Coast Hwy 101, Newport, driftwoodvillagemotel.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Another reader fav is La Quinta Inn. With locations throughout Oregon, Washington, and the nation, there’s almost nowhere you can’t go and find one. All La Quinta Inns welcome up to two pets per room with no fee. Many pet-friendly rooms are on the ground floor, making it easy to answer nature’s call. Spot readers like the Newport location, which neighbors the beach and historic bay front, the Oregon Coast Aquarium and South Beach State Park.

800-SLEEPLQ (753-3757), lq.com

Beverly Beach Campground

For adventure that’s a bit more “ruffing it” than a hotel, pet guardians love Beverly Beach Campground. While pets must be on leash and the campground doesn’t provide special doggie accommodations, they are welcome to visit this place of natural beauty. The campground is canopied by large oak trees, a walking path goes under the highway and emerges at a beautiful sandy beach, and there you can see Yaquina Head Lighthouse. The campground is located close to the popular attractions in Newport.

800-452-5687, Hwy 101, 7 miles north of New-port, Reservations Northwest 541-265-4560, Campground direct line http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_227.php


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These are things Great Dane owners hear on an almost daily basis when out and about with their dogs. Sure, Great Danes aren’t ordinary

dogs. They aren’t pocket pooches. They aren’t typical; in fact, they are extraordinary. But, like many extraor-dinary things, special care and consideration goes into selecting, caring for, training, and living with one.

This article launches a three-part series focusing much on Great Danes, but also exploring the realities around proper breeding practices, how a pet parent finds the right breeder, and how modern pop culture and media can affect our four-legged friends.

The upcoming release of the movie, Marmaduke, by 20th Century Fox, is cause for concern for many of us in the Dane community. Think 101 Dalmatians in the ‘90s and you’ll understand our fears.

The Reality of Choosing a Great DanePart I in a series

Kennedy Morgan • Spot Magazine

“Where’s her saddle?”

“Can I ride it?”

“I bet she eats a LOT!” This month we’ll discuss the Dane’s temperament

and personality, growth, typical costs, health con-cerns and nutrition, wrapping up with an introduction to some famous Great Danes. In May we’ll address healthy breeding practices and important questions to ask breeders, Marmaduke the movie, as well as other pet films and the breeds they have affected. The series will conclude in June with a look at local efforts in the Portland Great Dane Community, plus tips and ideas on how you can make a difference.

Who is this grand creature?There is no canine personality quite like a Great

Dane. I’ve had dogs of many breeds in my lifetime, mixed and pure, and the Dane is truly unique. They are loyal almost to a fault. They are a shadow to their person. Really; you’re not even allowed to use the bathroom alone. They are funny and fun, goofy and loveable, easygoing and protective.

Danes know no bounds when it comes to having fun and loving life. They are often as happy hanging out on the couch all day as they are hiking in the woods, romping in the surf, bounding around the dog park, or diving through tunnels and crossing teeter-totters (yes! Danes can do agility!). They are athletic, smart, stubborn, willful, demanding, and time-consuming. Their bodies are as strong as they are delicate, their minds as tough and resilient as they are easily con-fused and frustrated. They are unique.


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Danes tend to be great with anyone they meet. They lean on people, circle between them to have as much human contact at one time as possible, and generally just want to be touched. With good social exposure from a young age,

this attitude toward people can fairly well transcend age. Babies and toddlers are as much fair game as the elderly and everyone in between. My girl, Vegas, started going to dog parks as soon as she was properly vaccinated against disease. Soon after that she began frequent jaunts to the Saturday Market and our local pet store. She met dogs of all sizes and breeds, people galore, and became relaxed in virtually every circumstance. However, Danes can also be very enthusiastic about greeting people. They might swat with a paw, sneak an extra-large kiss without an invitation, or jump and place their feet on your shoulders. Which brings us to . . .

Training Training is one of the most important practices a new

guardian can incorporate from the time the new bundle

arrives. While the Dane traits sound great — and they are — what you also have is a puppy who comes home at 20-plus pounds and begins to grow at an astounding rate (about a pound a day for several months). Before you know it your new puppy is bigger than your eighth grader! One of the most important things you can do for a Great Dane (and your family) is to socialize it and set boundaries. These are strong-minded dogs and you don’t want them taking over your house. Don’t believe

they can? Ask any Dane owner how many ways their fur-kid has tried. Look into those melt-your-heart, don’t-you-love-me-eyes.

Great Danes are highly trainable but they require boundaries from the start. Decide what is important to you and stick to it. For instance, will the dog be allowed on the furniture and bed? Obedience, good recall, and good manners are so important. You could love a walking lawsuit if you’re not careful — while 90% of the time it would be completely accidental, your Dane could casually plant his or her feet on the wrong someone’s shoulders and send them tumbling. You would feel horrible if someone was badly hurt, and of course such incidents negatively impact everyone who loves, lives and works with a breed.

Training doesn’t stop with Basic Obedience 101. Training centers offer many classes beyond that. Plus, training well and consistently means practicing what you’ve learned. At the pet store. At the dog park. Out for a walk. In the backyard. When company comes over.

Practice may not ever make perfect when you’re dealing with an independent variable like a dog, but practice gives you the best chance


of succeeding when it counts. Plus, training forms a bond. Danes love their people. I cannot express this enough. They need to be needed and bonded to someone. They want to connect to you, and train-ing is another form of working that provides this opportunity.

And training can be fun! Vegas learned basic obedience at home because I had taken a class a few years previous with another dog. In addition to all the external exposure she went through going everywhere with our family, she quickly learned

what was okay and what was not.

Shortly before age two, we also started training in agility which, believe it or not, actually solidified her basics even more. This also opened other new training avenues. We started taking periodic sessions with a local trainer using therapy balls for core strengthening and hind-end awareness. Amazingly, Vegas climbs right up on her 120-centimeter ball and loves it. Every moment I spend teaching her, praising her, treating her is a bond-ing moment for us. That bond is what

Their bodies are as strong as they are delicate, their minds as tough and resilient as they are easily confused and frustrated.

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Your growing Dane (and shrinking wallet)

Did I mention Great Dane puppies can gain an astonishing pound a day during certain growth periods? When Vegas was just three months old I had to leave town on business. The night I returned she was in her kennel. I had been gone just nine days, but to look at her it might have been two months. In fact, seeing her actually gave me pause, wondering whether this was truly the puppy I had left.

Growing that fast means many things. We’ll talk health risks next month, but for now, just know there is

an exponential shrinking of your wallet as your Great Dane puppy grows. The costs of raising a puppy of any breed for the first year can be astounding in comparison with subsequent, ordinary, healthy years. But when that puppy can eat a 40-pound bag of dog food in three weeks . . . when you have to special order a crate because pet stores don’t carry one big enough . . . when the shipping costs for said crate are more than the crate itself . . . . Oh, and that ordi-nary spay or neuter that should be routine? Try $1500. And forget a regular Kong — you’ll need the super, heavy-duty black one that costs $20. Did you like your couch? Sorry, you’ll have to replace it . .

. but I would suggest waiting another year or so because a Great Dane puppy can quickly dismantle the new one, too.

Toys and big bags of treats that should last months are a thing of the past. You might ask your local Goodwill to put you on speed-dial for their next huge donation of stuffed animals. And squeakies in the toys? Forget about it. Did you know puppies’ mouths are actually highly skilled surgical instruments? Those poor squeakies don’t stand a chance. They’ll be disemboweled in under 30 — guar-anteed. Oh, and you know how us ladies like to window shop? Danes like to counter shop. Yep, counters are soon at chin height, and

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that means easy access to anything that looks or smells yummy, intended for eating or not. Even at age three, just last summer Vegas counter-surfed most of a chocolate-frosted cake. Yep. She barely left any crumbs, and was kind enough to leave the tin foil carefully next to the pan.

When you drove to your breeders to pick up your new puppy, you might have been driving a cute little hatch-back or a four-door sedan. Six months later you’re investing in a pickup or SUV because that sweet puppy with the jowls, long tail, and melt-Jack-Frost’s-heart eyes is 100 pounds now and

won’t fit in that compact, economical, fuel-efficient car. So now instead of having a car that’s paid off, you have a new $400 car payment.

Everything, it seems, just costs MORE. Leashes (must be stronger and longer); collars (must be wider and bigger); vet bills; beds; coats; and bathing. They’re big animals, and so is their maintenance.

Famous Great DanesGreat Danes truly are wonderful — but they may not

be for every dog lover. There are so many things to con-sider and we’ve just barely scratched the surface here. However, their endearing faces have captured the hearts of so many over the years, they are a captivating, heart-grabbing bunch, and Hollywood has long known it. Here

are just a few of these wonderful beasts we’ve seen in cartoons, comic strips, and movies.

BrutusThe Ugly Dachshund, circa 1966, is an offbeat picture about

a husband and his wife who raises Dachshunds. The husband is persuaded to take on an abandoned Great Dane pup, Brutus, who grows up thinking he’s a Dachshund. As you can imagine, a 150-pounder who thinks he weighs 15 is a recipe for disaster. The reality is, this really captures the very essence of the Great Dane! To their credit, there are plenty of other large- and giant-breed dogs who think they are very small. Likewise, many itty-bitty pups have Herculean self-images.

Scooby DooScooby Doo is one of my childhood favorites, and still is with kids

today, along with his best pal, Shaggy. As a character, Scooby Doo has two major characteristics that really resonate with Dane owners. First, Scooby doesn’t act like a dog. He is Shaggy’s best pal and exhibits many of the same mannerisms and characteristics. He’s goofy, comical, and afraid of things that go bump in the night. Second, Scooby likes to eat — a lot! Whether or not a Great Dane likes to eat is irrelevant. He or she WILL eat — a lot — at least compared to other dogs during high-growth periods.

Astro Astro is another cartoon fav, from The Jetsons. This fun, loveable

canine definitely conveys how Danes are truly members of the family. In fact, Astro’s story really resonates with the familial connection I know Danes need because he found true family with the Jetsons that he did not have in his original home. In many episodes you see him lovingly by the side of his pal, Elroy, or his master, George.

MarmadukeMarmaduke originated in a comic strip drawn by Brad Andersen

begun in 1954. A number of other cartoonists have contributed to Marmaduke over the decades and, on June 4, 2010, Marmaduke will have his own movie featuring the voice of Owen Wilson. The original Marmaduke revolved around life with his family, the Winslows. The modern-day movie sets the dog park up as the canine equivalent of high school.

So now you’ve met a few of the characters Hollywood has built using this distinguished breed as its muse. There is much more to come as there is so much more to the Apollo of breeds. Tune in next month for a look at health-related issues such as disease, testing, conformational problems, nutrition and genetics. In the meantime, I encourage you to watch some old episodes of Scooby Doo or The Jetsons; they’re great entertainment. And consider a visit to the Portland Great Dane Community website (www.pdxdanes.com) for local info and happenings!

Kennedy Morgan is a Portland-area dog mom, customer service manager for a small software company, and now freelance writer. Kennedy, her Dane, Vegas, and new addition, a Pomera-nian, Leo, can be found playing with their many Dane friends (and their people) at weekly Portland Great Dane Community meetups. Contact her at [email protected] is Vegas (Apache Vegas Rose)

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We love our pets well, but for the good of us all, we also need to make the effort to really love our planet, too. Think being earth-conscious is expensive? It can be. Still, there are many ways to

love the planet, live green, and be gentle to your pocketbook

1. Feed overweight animals 5-10% less.

Obesity is the #1 health problem for pets. Don’t reduce his/her servings dra-matically; that can be harmful. Measure your pet’s portions and your savings.

2. Clean green.Use plant-based cleaning supplies. An

excellent brand endorsed by the Sierra Club is GreenWorks by Clorox.

3. Reuse.Rather than purchasing a blanket for

kitty, how about stitching scraps from favorite old clothes? Check Freecycle online for gently-used pet paraphernalia available to loving homes (wash thor-oughly before use).

4. Buy less.Do you really need that? Sometimes

we love on our pets with trinkets rather than time. Skip cute but unnecessary purchases and hang out awhile.

5. Dispose of waste.More than 60% of dog owners DON’T pick up dog poop. Shame.

Also, many of us don’t clean the litter box often enough. “Bad” behav-ior in this area is the leading reason pets lose their homes. Pets love a clean place to eliminate; pedestrians love clean sidewalks. Share the love and pick it up. Biobags are great, but use ANYTHING — please just get the poop to the trash.

6. Play green. Purchase high-quality, minimally-packaged, recyclable toys. See the

Planet Dog and similar toys at your favorite shop.

7. Feed organic. Castor and Pollux makes fantastic organic pet food right here

in Oregon. Seem too expensive? Not when you do the math: pets require smaller servings of good food, and you can skip the supple-ments — they’ll get them at mealtime. Plus, most pets lose the itchy

skin and occasional bowel upset often caused by lower-quality foods. And, you’re reducing the impact on agricul-ture. Dollar for dollar, organic shakes out, and it’s worth it.

8. Exercise.Companion animals want to spend time with

us. Walk your daily 10,000 steps with your best friend. Get off the phone and pay attention to your buddy. And remember, felines need exercise too. A fine quality cat toy and a game of chase the catnip ball is good for both of you.

9. Make your pet a priority.For your social gathering, invite your friends

and hang out with the animals. Not only is this affordable, but reports show that stroking pets offers innumerable health benefits (to you and them).

There are so many small and easy ways, every day, we can love our pets and the planet. The key is very simply, being mindful.

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Happy Easter!Easter celebrations abound for EVERY member of the family.

Celebrate Dog Day Afternoon & Easter Egg Hunt hosted by New Vision Fellowship Apr. 3, 1-3, at the church at 5525 SW Menlo Dr in Beaverton. People and their pets are invited for a free day of fun including an Easter Egg hunt, seasonal festivities and a photo booth. In case you’re wondering, the “eggs” will be packages of “nice ‘n smelly” treats placed throughout an outlined course. Details 503-641-5305.

Easter with the rabbits (and dogs and cats)

The Oregon Humane Society will be open Easter Sunday, Apr. 4, 10am-7pm. Everyone is invited to stop in for treats, and visits with OHS dogs, cats, rabbits, and rodents — all looking for forever homes. The Easter Bunny will visit with guests 1-4, and live bunnies will be eager to visit throughout the day. The Rabbit Advocates will be on hand Saturday and Sunday 10-4, happy to answer questions about rabbits and why they make such great pets. Details 503-285-7722 or oregonhumane.org.

An Easter basket drawing is being held by the National Canine Cancer Foundation Apr. 3, 9-11am, at Iron Mutt Coffee Company, 530 SW 205th Ave. in Beaverton. Take the pooch and enter to win an Easter basket full of goodies, and boost the foundation. Tickets $1; details [email protected].

DoveLewis offers emergency services at the Coast DoveLewis expanded its veterinary emergency and urgent care services to Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast

last month. “This is a labor of love we’ve been working on since last June,” says Ron Morgan, DoveLewis CEO. “For years, people have asked us to open at the beach. I’m thrilled that DoveLewis is now able to serve other animal–loving communities by opening the first after–hours emergency animal hospital on the Oregon Coast.”

Currently, in the event of an after–hours emergency in Lincoln City, pet guardians must rely on an on-call system that sometimes means driving many miles to a clinic, which can be risky when time is crucial. Dr. John

Emerson, co–owner of the Lincoln City Animal Clinic, has responded to countless late-night and weekend emergency calls. “This new service . . . will be a great benefit to the animals of the central coast and their human family members,” says Emerson. “Dr. Hoffman and myself are absolutely thrilled to be a small part of this effort.” To learn more, visit dovelewis.org.

Team pdxdog forming for Doggie DashAndrea Schneider, founder of pdxdog.com, has put out the call

to all to join the pdxdog team at Doggie Dash, happening May 15 at Portland’s Waterfront Park. Last year Team pdxdog.com placed third in fundraising. This year they hope to do even better, and is recruiting team members now. To join, visit pdxdog.com and go to the team page: http://ohs.convio.net/site/TR/Events/TeamRaiser?team_id=6130&pg=team&fr_id=1070.

Schneider says, “We want to raise money for a good cause, have a fabulous time, shout out about Portland’s fabulous dog community, and come out to meet each other, make new friends, and get a little exercise with our pups.”


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Who’s Your Buddy?Willamette Humane Society is

conducting an online Pet Photo Contest now through Apr. 23. Participants can show off their best pet buddy to friends and family everywhere, all while giving shelter animals a boost. To enter, go to willamettehumane.org and upload a digital photo of your pet. Your pet’s photo will automatically be entered in the Best in Show category; WHS staff will pick their favorite. E-mail a link to friends and family and encourage them to vote for your pet through $1 donations. The

pet with the most votes will be the Grand Prize Winner and receive a free professional photo shoot, $100 toward the purchase of a photo package, a restaurant gift card and a gift basket.

First and second runners up will also receive prizes. All winners will be featured in the summer issue of WHS’s newsletter, Brief

Paws. Proceeds will help WHS care for homeless, lost and neglected pets and provide vital community services. Details willamettehumane.org.

Cats on Camera: new video contest

Oregonlive is hosting a Cats on Camera video contest through 9am Apr. 6; the winner will receive a prize package of goodies courtesy of Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood. For details or to enter, go to http://www.oregonlive.com/video-contest/index.ssf/2010/03/cats-on-camera-video-contest.html

Get ‘em ‘chipped cheap

Cat Adoption Team is celebrating with a discount microchip clinic Saturday Apr. 3, 10-2, at the CAT shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Drive in Sherwood. For the first 200 arrivals ‘chips can be had for $20/cat or dog; $5-off coupons and details available at catadoptionteam.org.

The folks at CAT say, “Until pets are able to recite your phone number or address . . . when they become lost or separated, visible identification and a microchip are your pets’ ticket back home,” noting that nearly 50,000 stray animals were received by Oregon shelters last year and that only 16 percent of lost dogs and 2 percent of lost cats were reunited with their owners.

Home aloneThat’s a regular part of most

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have jobs, school, and untold errands and happenings away from home every day. Wanting to strengthen the safety net for pets and their people, Dave Picray of Corvallis, OR, has created A Pet Needs Help, a company whose website provides subscribers with “24/7 Pet Care Assurance.”

The $24.95 annual subscription provides pet guardians with a member card, key tag, and silicone wrist band to alert first responders that they have pets at home. When the toll-free number is called, a live operator calls those named by the subscriber as “Pet Care Helpers” until one is located to care for the pets. The operator also places follow-up calls to ensure the pet(s) were located and cared for.

First responders can also use the service to contact next of kin if requested by the subscriber, and, in a natural disaster, A Pet Needs Help’s database will be available to help locate lost or abandoned pets so they can receive care and be quickly reunited with their people. As part of its business model, Picray says A Pet Needs Help plans to donate a significant portion of profits to animal rescue efforts. To learn more, visit APetNeedsHelp.com.

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With its mission to provide quality dog and cat food for pets of anyone in honest need, The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank currently donates some 40,000 meals for more than 1,000 family pets each month, over 300,000 life-saving meals to date.

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More than 1,500 AKC clubs are planning to open AKC Rally, Agility and Obedience trials to mixed-breeds this year, with more clubs joining daily. Hundreds of such events are happening all over the nation starting this month, including events in Seattle, Las Vegas, St. Louis and Nashville the first weekend in April.

“Whether raising a puppy or helping an adult dog learn new manners, the best way to ensure your dog becomes a well-behaved member of the family is to build a relationship through training and engaging in fun activities to strengthen your bond,” says AKC spokesperson Gina DiNardo. “Whether dogs lovers are ready to enter one of the many events now open to mixed-breeds or are just interested in watching the action, these events offer a great opportunity for dog lovers to learn about dog training in a fun and supportive environment.”

To encourage mixed-breed dog lovers to join the fun of these early events, AKC Canine Partners is offering a “Spring into Action!” enrollment discount. Dog lovers can save $10 on the AKC Canine Partners $35 enrollment fee if they enter online by Apr. 30. For those interested in entering AKC events, online enrollment gives dog owners their listing number within minutes, allowing them to enter events on the same day.

The AKC Canine Partners program, sponsored by MMI Genomics, Inc., connects mixed-breed dog owners and provides valuable information about training classes, clubs and AKC programs like AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. To find a training club in your area visit www.akc.org/events/trainingclub.

Stamps to the rescue!Postmaster General John E. Potter recently unveiled the Animal

Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet commemorative postage stamps and announced the Stamps to the Rescue promotional campaign.

“These stamps continue a Postal Service tradition of bringing attention to serious social issues of the day. . . one letter at a time,” says Potter. “This campaign will increase public awareness about shelter pets and our hope is that it will encourage pet adoption and promote humane and responsible pet care.”

The stamps went public on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The USPS is working with DeGeneres and Halo, Purely for Pets, a holistic pet care company she co-owns, to promote the campaign and bring greater attention to the cause.

“This is a subject that I am extremely passionate about,” says DeGemeres. “By working together, we can find good homes for millions of adoptable, homeless and abandoned pets. And until they get adopted, I’m happy to say that Halo and I are giving one million meals to shelter pets that are waiting for you.”

The Stamps to the Rescue campaign provides information about the stamps and pet adoption. To learn more, visit stampstotherescue.com. Stamps can be pre-ordered at usps.com/shop, stampstotherescue.com or 800-STAMP-24.


DOC DAWGFEATURING DR. CHRISTY MICHAEL, DVM

ON THE CHART:

Common CausesLet’s face it, no matter how diligent we are, our canine companions

can occasionally develop embarrassing problems like diarrhea. Causes for such a simple symptom can range from issues as simple as stress, parasitism, diet change or indiscretion, to complex health issues such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease or food allergies, to name just a few.

Common TreatmentsOften an uncomplicated episode or two of simple diarrhea will resolve

with treatment as simple as a bland diet (e.g. boiled white rice, boiled white-meat chicken, cottage cheese) but sometimes the treatment can become much more complex. Treatment for more serious diarrhea may require fluid therapy from your veterinarian, antibiotics, dewormer, pain relief, stomach protectants, dietary adjustment, lifestyle changes, or other treatment depending on the cause. Some dogs may require brief hospitalization while others may need longer, more intensive treatment. The question we all ask is – how do you know when it is time to see your veterinarian?

While not glamorous, diarrhea is one of the most common complaints of my emergency room (ER) patients and there are definitely times when a visit to either an ER or your regular veterinarian is necessary. Reasons to have your dog examined for diarrhea on an emergency basis would include severe, profuse, watery diarrhea; bloody diarrhea; suspicion that your dog is in pain; known exposure to a toxin; or other concurrent symptoms such as vomiting or loss of appetite. Reasons to have your dog examined on a more routine visit with your regular

Doggy Diarrhea

veterinarian may include long-term diarrhea, visible parasites in diarrhea, or repeated or intermittent episodes of diarrhea over time.

If you do have your dog examined by a veterinarian for diarrhea, it is always a good idea to collect a stool sample if possible, in case your pet is unable to provide a fresh sample at the vet. Use plastic bags and gloves, and always wash your hands after handling feces — some diseases can be transmitted between animals and people! Depending on your dog’s history and physical examination, your veterinarian may recommend analysis of a fecal sample, blood work, or other specific tests.

Everyday MeasuresIt may seem weird, but it’s important to pay attention to your dog’s bowel

movements. Even if they go outside off leash in a fenced yard, go with them to watch for any signs of problems. Watch what they lick or eat, both indoors and out, and restrict access to inappropriate materials. Avoid feeding rich table scraps that can be challenging to digest. Remember: a healthy diet goes a long way toward a healthy gut and a healthy dog!

Dr. Christy Michael is an ER veterinarian at DoveLewis, Portland’s unique non-profit 24-hour emergency animal hospital, at 1945 NW Pettygrove in Portland, OR. Learn more about DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital at dovelewis.org

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Every year, between 6 and 8 million dogs and cats enter US animal shelters. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) estimates that approximately 3 to 4 million of these animals are euthanized each year. Their last days are often spent alone, separated from all they have ever known. Despite the efforts of shelter staff who work incredibly hard to make the pets as comfortable as pos-sible, most dogs have tremendous difficulty coping with the stress of being in a shelter at all.

Noise, cement floors, walls made of mesh or bars.

Film and photography enable one to shine a light on something that might otherwise go ignored or unnoticed. Even focusing for just a moment can make way for pro-found change.

These are the words of Christiaan McPherson, a local photographer currently in film school who is connecting the dots between two things he holds dear: animals, and bringing important issues to light — ie, mass consciousness — through film.

McPherson recently completed Shelter Dogs in cooperation with the Humane Society of SW Washington. “This series of photos chal-lenges peoples’ perception of shelter dogs, making them more difficult to ignore,” says McPherson, explaining the spirit driving the project. “When I work with dogs I am constantly struck by how sensitive and aware they are,” he says.

McPherson says dogs feel deep feelings and that their experiences are as varied as those of their human counterparts. “Some [dogs in shelters] exhibit a shutdown behavior,” he says, “others profound fear.” Some, he says, still “jump up for joy no matter how dif-ficult their circumstances.”

Shelter Dogs is comprised of 20 black & white images of canines behind bars in the Washington shelter. The bars, says McPherson, illustrate separation and convey his inability to interact directly with them. “This brings about very real and intense emotion because dogs are such social creatures who need the interaction of the pack,” he says. “The separation causes extreme stress, which is not easily conveyed.”

Thus the high-contrast lighting and extreme focus of subject. “I used a macro lens in some shots to get very close up, uncomfortable photos to convey to the viewer the stress and separation the animal is experiencing. In others I pulled back to emphasize the separation. Certain dogs were so despondent that I tried to focus entirely on the bars with the silhouette of the animal in the background — this in an effort to show the feeling of being forgotten almost to the point of disappearing.

See Shelter Dogs at christiaanmcpherson.com. Contact McPherson at [email protected].

Kristan Dael • Spot Magazine


Raffle participanttakes home precious treasure

Illustrator and portrait artist Karl Edwards donated his talent to Spot’s raffle at the Top Dog Awards in January, the proceeds of which went to Oregon Dachshund Rescue. The winning raffle ticket went to Christiaan McPherson, who had just rescued a beautiful Doxie named Blu.

Spot would like to thank Karl Edwards for his generous contribution (the portrait is valued at $600), and to Christiaan for participating in the raffle in support of Oregon Dachshund Rescue.

About Karl EdwardsDescended from a family of California plein aire painters, dogs are Karl Edwards’s favorite subject, and he’s been

doing their portraits for decades. Karl studied Old Master drawings and engravings, and recalls as a young student filling page after page with straight lines in pen and ink to perfect his technical skills.

“Animals are challenging because they change and move,” says Karl. “It’s not enough to get a convincing likeness. There has to be a bit of interpretation to bring out the dog’s unique personality. Otherwise it’s just a photorealistic rendering with no soul. I like to emphasize pen strokes or paint. It’s a way to insert the hand of the artist and give the piece more vitality.”

Karl earned a degree in drawing from the California College of the Arts. After graduation he worked at the San Diego Zoo drawing exotic birds and reptiles. He says, “The variety of textures in feathers, scales or fur are far more interesting to paint than skin.”

For Karl, a dog portrait is collaborative. “It’s fun to meet the dog, discuss the project with the owner, and really con-nect. The sensibility of the owner is a big piece. Do you want a formal pose, or something humorous and lighthearted? Sometimes, the dog is deceased and the artwork is a memorial. We go over old photos and talk about what the dog was like. It’s a totally interactive process.”

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ith Heart

Meet GraysonMeet GraysonI knew he was special from the moment we met. During my job interview he lay

close by, chewing a rawhide. Ours was an instant bond. Now I look forward to work Wednesdays and Thursdays, where he bounds downstairs to greet me, lately even “talking” with a new whine. The guys say he loves me. Through the workday he brings me his ball, lays back for a bellyrub, or just catches my eye from time to time. Everyone should have a work buddy like Grayson! -Vonnie Harris, Vancouver

Meet Scout and AleutMeet Scout and AleutScout is a female Alaskan Red whose dad Alan Snow describes as a “NE Portland pound

puppy.” Her brother Aleut, a Siberian Husky, came to the Snow family from a Mt. Hood sled dog camp. Both are about 5 years old.

Alan, a member of the Spot Crew that gets the magazines from the press to your favorite merchant each month, says the day they got Aleut (male), was “the biggest snow of the year. After this photo was taken, I hitched them up in full gear and off we went to the grocery store. All eyes were on us as others fought their way through the snow, with chains, etc. We just sailed by on the sled!”

Scout and Aleut live and play in Sherwood with their Dad Alan, Mom Shannon, Austin (21) and Ashleigh (18). Their favorite place to play is Sunset Park.

Asked about turn-ons, Alan said they both love meeting new dogs. “They LOVE having company.” So much so, Alan says, “I encourage friends who

are coming over to bring their pets. Dogs, cats, whatever, they love company!” As for turn-offs? “Neither of them like loud car engines. When they hear them, they HOWL. Scout doesn’t like vegetables. Aleut, he’ll eat ANYTHING.”


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ADOPTION / RESCUE Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . 17

APPAREL Bad Dogs Canine Coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BOARDING / DAYCARE Cooper Mountain Kennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Countryside Pet Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Laurel Acres Kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Play & Chase Dog Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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GRIEF COUNSELINGCompanion Pet Grief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GROOMING Cooper Mountain Kennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Countryside Pet Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Play & Chase Dog Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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KIDS’ CAMPSNorthwest Chidren’s Theater and School . 29

PET SITTINGBow Wows & Meows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PRODUCTSBad Dogs Canine Coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Snowfire - distributor of fine foods . . . . . . . 27XO of Central Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PORTRAITSKarl Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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APRIL • 2010MagaMagazziinnee

9am — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis, 19th & Pettygrove in NW Portland. Free; details dovelewis.org.

5pm — Intro to Basic Manners Dog Training Classes at Oregon Humane Society in Portland. Fun, positive dog training classes built for fl ex schedules. Free intro classes offered at varying times today & Apr. 24. Training classes offered Tues-Fri. Advance at your own pace; by a “training pass” and go when it’s convenient for you. Details oregonhumane.org. Details oregonhumane.org.

6:05pm — Get Out! Tune in for events happening this weekend for pets & their people. Spot’s Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show on 1450 AM.

7pm — “The Pet Effect: The Healing Power of Pets” with Delta Society at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland. Learn about Delta Society and its Pet Partner Program, where volunteers train to provide comfort to people in hospitals, hospice, assisted living, schools and more. Details 504-545-1089 or [email protected].

9 friday• Boutiques Unleashed: Fashion

for Both Ends of the Leash to benefi t DoveLewis at The Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison, Portland. See the hippest hounds and humans on the runway in

1 thursday• April Cat Promotion. Half off

adoption fees for cats 7 & older throughout the month of April at Greenhill Humane in Eugene.

Noon — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis, 19th & Pettygrove in NW Portland. Free; details dovelewis.org.


7pm — Annual Eugene Laff Off to benefi t Greenhill at Actors’ Cabaret of Eugene, 996 Willamette. Up to 20 comedians vie for the title of Funniest Person in the Willamette Valley, celebrity judges, and often at least one four-legged creature with an amazing bark-like laughter! Admission $15; All proceeds benefi t Greenhill. Past shows sold out; early RSVP recommended, 541-683-4368.

3 saturday9am - New Volunteer Orientation

at the Marion County Dog Shelter in Salem. Details 503-566-6966 or [email protected]. MCDS will host an adoption outreach 11-4 today at PetSense in Woodburn. Come meet some sweet adoptable dogs!

9am — Pawsitive Pastries, ’09 Top Dog Award winner, will be at the Clackamas Winter Market Saturdays 9-3. The farmers & artists market is located at Clackamas Town Center’s West Village Courtyard.

9am Rabbit Romp at the Oregon Zoo ‘til 3. Spring celebration for all ages. Candy “egg” hunts every 20 minutes for kids 2-10 (bring baskets). Details oregonzoo.org.

9am — Take the pooch to Iron Mutt Coffee Co. in Beaverton and enter to win an Easter basket ‘til 11. $1 tickets support the National Canine Cancer Foundation.

10am — Microchip Clinic for Cats and Dogs at Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood ‘til 2. $20 per microchip (includes the all-important registration); $5 off coupon available at catadoptionteam.org.

10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330 AM radio. Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

10am — Salem Friends of Felines adoption outreach at Pet, Etc. in West Salem ‘til 2 and at Salem PetsMart 11-4.

11am — Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Cost: $5 per egg-hunting dog. 1,000 dog treat-fi lled Easter eggs hidden and waiting to be sniffed out. Lucky dogs who fi nd gold, silver or bronze eggs win special prizes. Complimentary refreshments after the hunt. Registration at 10:15; the hunt begins at 11. Details [email protected] or 541-689-1503.

Noon — Adopt a Cat this Weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores ‘til 4. PetsMarts are located at Cascade Station, in Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tanasbourne, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville and Washington Square. Also noon-4 the weekends of Apr. 10, 17 & 24.

1pm — Reactive Rover Express, 5-week class at Oregon Humane to help dog guardians gain control of their pooch through training that encourages your dog to focus on you. Positive training techniques help make walks and interactions with other dogs more enjoyable. Cost $140; advance registration required: oregonhumane.org/pet_training or 503-285-7722 x 225.

4sunday• Happy Easter! Cat Adoption

Team is open for visitors.

11am — Canine Sunday Playgroup at Opportunity Barks

in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5. Details opportunitybarks.com.

Noon — The Cat Food Bank is open ‘til 2, providing cat food for cat owners in fi nancial need at CAT’s shelter at 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. in Sherwood.

1pm — PDX Danes Meetup at Ross Park. Details pdxdanes.com.

5 monday5:30pm — Volunteer Orientation

at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Anyone can make a difference in the lives of homeless animals in the Salem area. The fi rst step is to attend a volunteer orientation meeting. You’ll get an overview of the organization, learn the types of jobs available, and tour the shelter. Drop-ins welcome; no need to RSVP. Details willamettehumane.org or 503-585-5900 x 312.

7 wednesday7:50am — Wet Nose Wednesday

on K103 FM radio. Tune in!

8 thursday• Book Release Party. Every Dog

Has a Gift features dogs helping people in different ways. Two chapters highlight Autism Service Dogs of America. Details pg 9.


11am — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane in Eugene. Learn about Greenhill’s foster care program in a brief discussion on why animals are placed in foster care, whether the program is right for you, and what you can expect in terms of projects & support. RSVP required: 541-689-1503.

11am — Fundraiser for Save the Pets in Eugene at Chipotle on Coburg Rd. Chipotle will donate to STP when you present the fl yer available at the Save the Pets Adoption Center at Gateway Mall or themuddypuddle.com.

11am — MCAS Adoption Outreach at Clackamas Town Center ‘til 3:30 on the lower level Macy’s Home Court. MCAS County Animal Services teams with Clackamas County Dog Services to fi nd homes for sweet dogs and cats.

Noon — Some bunny needs you! Meet the Rabbit Advocates and their sweet adoptables at Western Pet Supply in Beaverton ‘til 3. Conversation/info about rabbit care & adoption, plus light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). Details adoptarabbit.org.

11 sunday11am — Canine Sunday

Playgroup at Opportunity Barks in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5. Details opportunitybarks.com.

a fun and sometimes hilarious look at the latest styles from local boutiques for people and pets. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and some of Portland’s stylin’–est animals and people. Details boutiquesunleashed.com.

10 saturday• Red Carpet Event at Forever

Young med spa in Beaverton to benefi t Autism Service Dogs of America. $99 gets you hundreds’ of dollars worth of treatments. All proceeds go to ASDA. Details autismservicedogsofamerica.com.9am - Foster Program Orientation at the Marion County Dog Shelter in Salem. Details 503-566-6966 or [email protected]. MCDS will host an adoption outreach 11-4 today at Salem PetsMart on Lancaster.

9am — Salem Friends of Felines adoption outreach at Salem Saturday Market ‘til 3 and at PetSense in the Woodburn Company Stores 11-3.

10am — PDX Danes Meetup at Mary S Young Park.


10am — Run with the Dogs in Lake Oswego. The Red Lizard Running Club teams up with Mult. Co. Animal Services at the Lake Oswego Petco to take shelter dogs for a jog. Meet the adoptables 10-noon; you might just want to run away with one of these sweethearts!

AM radio. Chip helps you help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

10am — Salem Friends of Felines adoption outreach at Salem PetsMart ‘til 4 and at the NW Pet Fair 9:30-6.

11am — Caring For Feral Cats & Trap/Neuter/Return Trapping Course at Greenhill Humane in Eugene. Free. Certifi ed Vet Tech Randi Golub (and 2010 Top Dog Award-winner for “cat lodging”) teaches how to care for and trap feral cats for spaying and neutering. RSVP (required) to 541- 689-1503 ext. 116.

11am – Salem Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Saturday Market ‘til 4. Come meet some sweet, adoptable dogs!

12:30pm — Problem Pooch class at Oregon Humane in Portland. Great for new or soon-to-be pet guardians, and those who just want to know what makes Fido tick. Free; no need to RSVP. Please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

18 sunday11am — Canine Sunday

Playgroup at Opportunity Barks in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5. Details opportunitybarks.com.

Noon — T-Touch for Cats: Beginner at Oregon Humane. Bring the kitty to this popular workshop to learn T-Touch methods, a relaxation method based on light circular movements with fi ngers and hands. Cost $50 with cat, $40 without. RSVP to oregonhumane.org/pet_training.

1pm — PDX Danes Meetup at N. Clackamas Park. Details pdxdanes.com.

12:30pm — Finicky Feline class at Oregon Humane in Portland. Great for new or soon-to-be pet guardians, and those who just want to know what makes their favorite feline tick. Free; no need to RSVP. Please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

19 monday5pm — Foster Care Orientation

at Greenhill Humane in Eugene. Complete details Apr. 10 at 11am.

Noon — The Pongo Pet Food Bank, helping anyone who needs help feeding their pet(s), is open ‘til 3 at 910 NE MLK Jr Blvd in Portland. Details thepongofund.org.

1pm — Memorial Art Community Workshop at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Families 1-2:30, ages 16-adult 3-4:30. Enid Traisman MSW facilitates. Create unique memento of your beloved and spend a little time in good company. Free; RSVP to dovelewis.org/giftshop.

13 tuesday4:30pm — I’ve Adopted a Dog,

Now What?! at Oregon Humane Society. Start off on the right paw with the basics: potty-training, exercise, socialization, tips for success, training equipment & more. Cost $15; pre-register at oregonhumane.org/pet_training.

7pm — Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series: Returning Condors to Arizona featuring Chris Parish of The Peregrine Fund for Birds of Prey at the Oregon Zoo. Details 503-226-1561.



15 thursday6:05pm — Get Out! Tune in for

events happening this weekend for pets & their people. Spot’s Furry FunPlanner report opens the KPSU Family Show on 1450 AM.

7pm — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis, 19th & Pettygrove in NW Portland. Free; details dovelewis.org.

17 saturday• BBQ & Adoptathon at Grocery

Outlet in Florence. Details Florence Area Humane Society, 541-902-9464.

• Delta Society Pet Partner Team Training Course in Eugene. Training for the “human-end of the leash” for becoming a therapy dog team. Details [email protected].

• NW Pet and Companion Fair at the Portland Expo Center.

10am — Pet Nutrition & News with Chip Sammons on KKPZ, 1330


6:30pm — Intro to Pet Portrait Photography with pro pet photographer David Childs at Oregon Humane. David discusses fun ideas and techniques on getting photos that show the heart, soul and character of your furry friends. Discussion followed by hands-on-instruction photographing shelter pets. Basic class; no previous experience needed. Cost $50; pre-register at oregonhumane.org/pet_training.

7pm — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis, 19th & Pettygrove in NW Portland. Free; details dovelewis.org.



22 thursday• Earth Day. Read how to love the

planet, your pets and your wallet page 19.

6pm — Pet Photography Workshop: Learn to Take Photos Like a Pro with Kirsten Muskat. Learn to take beautiful digital images of your furry companions in Vancouver; $25. Details GoodDogPhoto.com or 503-880-8775.


7pm — “Taking Care of Your Pet’s Teeth,” free class by Becky Smith, Certifi ed Vet Tech at Rose City Veterinary Hospital in Portland. Learn how to brush (dog or cat), when to schedule a cleaning, what happens during cleaning, and what happens when you don’t clean. Free; space is limited. RSVP to rosecityvet.com (click on Upcoming Events).

24 saturday• Florence Area Humane Society

Volunteer Appreciation Day at the shelter. Details 541-902-9464.


10am — Salem Friends of Felines adoption outreach at South Salem Pet Supply ‘til 2.

is open ‘til 3 at 910 NE MLK Jr Blvd in Portland. Details thepongofund.org.

26 monday• CAT Spring Adoption Discount

(fees half off for adult cats) at Cat Adoption Team through May 9. Also starting today: CAT Care-a-Thon online Auction through May 10. Bid on items to support CAT’s mission at biddingforgood.com/catadoptionteam.org

27 tuesday7pm — Wildlife Conservation

Lecture Series: Coexisting with Urban Coyotes featuring Stanley Gehrt, Asst. Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist, Ohio State University, at the Oregon Zoo. Details 503-226-1561.



6pm — Yappy Hour, hosted by LexiDog and OHS at the Jupiter Hotel to benefi t the Oregon Humane Society. This month’s theme: PAWS & PAINT – celebrate creativity with your dog. Details lexidog.com.

11am — Play & Train Classes in Yachats on the Coast. Details CityDogCountryDogTraining.com.

11am – Salem Adoption Outreach with Marion County Dog Shelter at Salem Petco on Lancaster ‘til 4.

12:30pm — Tail Tales Storytime at Willamette Humane in Salem. Kids 4-10 & their parents are invited to drop by the shelter the last Saturday of the month to hear an animal-themed story and meet a pet. Free; drop-ins welcome.

1pm — PDX Danes Meetup. Walkabout Downtown PDX; details pdxdanes.com.

5:30pm —Pirates, Princesses & Pooches event at Portland Children’s Museum to benefi t Autism Service Dogs of America. Singing pirates, sword fi ghting demos, clowns, balloon animals, all the museum attractions and a silent auction. Costumes encouraged. (Only service dogs allowed at this event). Admission $10; details autismservicedogsofamerica.com.

6:30pm — Smart Planning for Pet Medical Expenses. Free workshop with fi nancial advisor Shelley Phillips at PetUtopia in Beaverton. Donations to Animal Aid gratefully accepted.

25 sunday• Portland’s Next TopDog Model

contest begins. Entry forms available at all LexiDog locations and OHS; entry deadline June 5. Details lexidog.com.

11am — Canine Sunday Playgroup at Opportunity Barks in Pleasant Hill, the place for pet play, training & daycare. Enjoy good company in a great setting, plus homemade baked goods & coffee — $5. Details opportunitybarks.com.

11:30am — Basic Dog Massage class at Doggy Business in NE Portland. Details doggybusines.net or 503-327-8877. Learn to help calm them in stressful times, relieve muscle and joint tension, and refocus attention. Heal NW provides one-on-one instruction, take-home info and dog beds for class. Cost $45; call the host location to RSVP in advance.

Noon — The Pongo Pet Food Bank, helping anyone who needs help feeding their pet(s),

29 thursday• Pet Health: Pet First Aid

Workshop at DoveLewis in NW Portland. Details dovelewis.org.


30 friday10am — Salem Friends of Felines

adoption outreach at Salem PetsMart ‘til 4.

7pm — Fundraiser for Save the Pets in Eugene at Cozmic Pizza on West 8th. Musical band Kundana performs.

CIRCLE THE DATE

5/16pm — 12th Annual Furball, The

Wizard of Pawz, to benefi t the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) at the World Forestry Center in Portland. The Furball is FCCO’s event of the year; funds raised help support the spaying/neutering of feral cats in six cities in Oregon and SW Washington. Emcee is Matt Zaffi no of KGW.

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April 1, 2010:Round table discussion on the need for both parents.

April 8, 2010:Grace Reed on the persecution of the Bahai religion in Iran.

April 15, 2010:Darby O’Gill Irish Celtic Music Band on Pledge Drive.

April 22, 2010:Sonja Harju with an update on current issues.

April 29, 2010:Brett Weed on having his children abducted to Japan.


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