Rescue Report: by jean Gilles

There are simply no words to adequately express my gratitude to Kathleen McManamon, (Doc Mac), for her dedication and generosity to help the homeless Samoyeds. On March 3rd she donated her veterinary expertise to inoculate, heartworm and fecal test, and provide general physicals to 31 canines, plus two kitty cats, at NISA’s annual Health clinic. In doing so Doc raised a profit of $903 for NISA’s cookie jar. Once again, Doc donated her cost of serum, test kits, and supplies used to bring the grand total of her generosity to $1439. Huge hugs—no make that humongous hugs

of appreciation, Doc!

Of course, no event will happen without a TEAM of volunteers to keep things organized and moving along. Thank you Deb Jones, Heather LoProto, Bob Mohr, Bob Gilles, Patty O'Neil, Donna Sharik, Bev Stewart and Annette Stock for sharing your Saturday to help the Fur-Kidz. Great job!!

Incoming traffic included two owner relinquishes to a local shelter and two strays picked up by Animal control. A very interesting aspect of this is that one of the incoming is NOT a Samoyed, but a Dachshund-mix thought to be the puppy of the Samoyed he was picked up with. Umm, highly unlikely that he is but he (Shorty) appeared to

be bonded to his traveling companion Bonnie. I didn’t have the heart to leave him behind so NISA stepped into mixed-breed waters and brought the cutie pie into the system. (They had been at the pound for well over a month—long enough to learn the names the staff had given them.) These are two really sweet little dogs.

A relative of Maureen Birkmann had been wanting to adopt a dog but said the idea of all the dogs at a shelter was just too overwhelming for her to face. When Maureen told her

cousin, Kathy, about Shorty she was absolutely ecstatic about adopting him—from NISA. The facility that held them very generously provided all vaccinations free of charge as a token of their appreciation that NISA would take Shorty under it’s wing too.

Both were checked into AHAH for physicals and blood work in preparation of surgery on Thursday. However, before I left a technician (Continued on page 13)

NORTHERN ILLINOIS SAMOYED ASSISTANCE, INC.

VOLUME 12, ISSUE 4 APRIL 2007

RESCUE REVIEW

FEATURED ARTICLES

Rescue Report 1/13

Members in the News 2

Dollars and Cents 2/3

April Activities 4

Merchant Fees on the Rise 5

Top Ten Pet Hazards 5/10

Diamonds 6/7

Traveling Tails 8/9

Gotcha Days 11

“Waaaasssup!” 12

Strutter’s Corner 13

Pet Food Recall 14

Samoyed Health Website 15

Merchandise Order Form 19

A breed-specific rescue organization dedicated to finding new homes for abandoned or unwanted Samoyeds

Pete, Naomi, & Radar

say “Thank you Hillary for making us

look beautiful !“

General donations to help the Fur-Kidz: Michael and Kami Baxter, Peggy Harvey for toys and miscellaneous items, Animal Feeds and Needs (Chuck Hume) for his donation to the Pet show raffle basket

A holiday gift from Dr. Kathleen McManamon

In memory of Kathleen Fischer; Steve and Pat Jacobson, Curt and Vivian Jones, Calvin and Anita Bender, Douglas and Esther Jeppson, Carol McAllister, Reid and Paula Frederick, Ramona Nitzschke, Karen Epps, Robin Re

mich

Dr. Kathleen McManamon in memory of Pat Walsh and Clifford Stock

Lynne Villers in memory of her canine best friend “Mik”

In memory of “Trina” canine best friend of Mona Mayr from her many friends at Citigroup Global Credit Risk Management, Credit Administration and Control

Thank you for helping us help them!

SUPPORTERS IN THE NEWS AND ARROOOS

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Contact us Snailmail: P.O. Box 218, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0218 (For all correspondence, applica-tions, contributions, and renewals) On the web: www.nisasamoyedrescue.org Hotline: 847-255-4815 Fax: 847-392-5000 Email: rescueasammy@aol.com

NISA Staff President Jean Gilles 847-392-5000 McDudette@aol.com Secretary Debbie Jones 847-776-2884 Debis4525@aol.com Corresponding Secretary Char Kepler 630-295-9603 Keplerfamily@aol.com Treasurer Donna Sharik 847-639-6774 Glaciervette@aol.com

Committees

Development Leslie Allison-Seei (Chair) 630-334-1718 l.seei@comcast.net Julia Henriques (Strut coordinator) Julia.henriques@comcast.net

By Donna Sharik Whether it’s the Microsoft Corporation, your city government, Children’s Memo-rial hospital or a local animal shelter they all have one thing in common. A yearly budget. Even the average household operates within the guidelines of a budget to cover monthly expenses. NISA has reached this level now too.

In an effort to establish the ground work for budget planning, I’ve implemented a timely payment schedule for service providers, a monthly record of expenses per dog and reimbursement expenditures is limited to a monthly basis instead of per case. Now it’s time to re-examine NISA’s income base.

During the past year I’ve provided many variations of income and expense com-parisons to give you a better over-all view of how NISA’s numbers fluctuate drasti-cally. Although we can’t control the number of incoming Samoyeds or the extent of their medical needs we can somewhat control NISA’s income. In addition we should be seeing a steady increase in supporting membership revenue through adoptions. Unfortunately new supporting membership is not keeping pace with the number of adoptions each year. Alternatively NISA depends on yearly fundraisers to fill the income void. This includes Sam O Rama, and the yearly charitable cam-paign as foundation events. Other income resources fall into a “volunteer availab-lity basis” and this is what needs to expand, improve and stabilize.

First of all let’s address the membership status. As you can see by the donut chart on page 3 our membership revenue is really low. If you haven’t renewed already, please take a minute now to send in your check today. If you haven’t renewed for many years, NISA needs your support so do it now for all the homeless Fur-Kidz. Consistent renewals will help us establish a monthly income base from which we

Dollars and Cents Department

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Committees

Rescue Review Advisor: Tanya Boutin TLeigh929@aol.com Columnists: Marilyn Frank 847-298-7064 2fuzzers@comcast.net Cherie Rankin 217-737-0373 wibblet68@mchsi.com Leslie Allison-Seei 630-334-1718 l.seei@comcast.net Joanne Skidmore 847-732-2346 davidskidmore@prodigy.net Lori Weigerding lweigerd@sbcglobal.net 630-978-7340 Advertising Donna Sharik Glaciervette@aol.com Education Beverley Stewart 773-267-1351 Bev60618@yahoo.com Jennifer Turner Prince@doglover.com Sales and Marketing Maureen Birkmann 773-792-0580 mbirkmann@comcast.net Lori Weigerding lweigerding@sbcglobal.net loriw@esd-sys.com Transportation Coordinator Bob Lazzari boblazzari@aol.com

Dollars and Cents Department can put forth a yearly budget to insure future homeless Samoyeds NISA’s safety net

will be there to catch them..

Also, by renewing we know you support NISA’s mission to help the homeless Samoyeds. NISA, also, needs your help by volunteering for fund-raising events that are held in your neighbor-hood. So JUMP on the Sammie band wagon and “Help us , Help them”

In the March Rescue Review I proposed sectioning off regions of the Chicagoland area to recruit supporting members and adopters as volunteers to participate at local promotional events. I can’t imagine any Samoyed owner who wouldn’t love the op-portunity to show off their wonderful Samoyed ambassador to the public. Samoyeds live to strut their stuff in front of crowds and to soak up all the attention they can get. This will not only bring in more donation revenue but will assist in finding new homes for the homeless and also, recruit more Samoyed owners as supporting mem-bers. It’s a win—win situation for all!!

In the map I’ve divided the Chica-goland area into 8 regions. NISA is invited to partici-pate in roughly 25 to 30 events throughout this general area every year. Promotional events are a crucial tool for any Chari-table organizations survival. Sadly, we have had to decline some wonderful opportunities due to the lack of vol-unteers.

Will you share a couple hours once or twice a year to help NISA? Call me: 847-639-6774 for more info...Donna

Member $6,200 18%

Fundraiser $10,921

31%

Adoptions $3,975 11%

Donations $14,315

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Doggie Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7th, 10 - 12 noon, Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose, Chi-cago. Meet the big white bunny and look for hidden eggs. You can expect to find all sorts of treats including candy and other favorite prizes! In addition to funny face painting, arts and crafts and hunting for eggs, fami-lies get their photos taken while en-

joying other fun entertainment. For more info: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or 773-478-3499.

Red Dog House's Easter Event Saturday, April 7th, 12 - 3pm, Red Dog House, 2031 N. Damen Ave., Chicago. Red Dog House, Bucktown's most tail wagging dog boutique, will host an Easter Event where dog (and costumed bunny) enthusiasts can get a polariod portrait taken of their pet with the fluffy-tailed fella. The event coincides with Chicago Canine Rescue's adoption event also taking place at Red Dog House that day, with CCRF on hand with adorable dogs. The $10 donation for the Hip Hop Photo Opportunity will go to CCRF. There will be giveaways and prizes throughout the day, with cus-tomers invited to open an egg from an Easter basket packed with surprise discounts and prizes. For more info: steve@reddoghouse.com, 773-227-7341 or www.reddoghouse.com

Pet First Aid and CPR Class Sunday,April 15th, 9am - 1pm, Anti-Cruelty Society, 169 W. Grand, Chicago. If your pet has a medical emergency will you be prepared? This course, taught by an American Red Cross certified instructor, will cover Pet First Aid and CPR techniques. The emphasis will be on dogs and cats. Please leave your pets at home, mannequins will be used. The course fee is $40 and includes course materials. Pay-ment must be made within two weeks of pre-registering to confirm your space in class. Contact Tammie Bouschor at 312-644-8338 x344.

Dogs and Cats Living Together Monday, April 16th, 6:30pm, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Mick McAuliffe, former direc-tor of animal training and behavior at the RSPCA in Queensland Australia, discusses introducing a new pet and how to keep the peace in a multi-species home. This open forum event is free, but you should rsvp. For more info: www.napervillehumanesociety.org

"It's In the Bag" Ladies Night Out Shopping Extrava-ganza Wednesday, April 18th, 6 - 9pm, Downtown Hinsdale. $25

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benefits the Hinsdale Humane Society. For more info: 630-323-5630 or www.HinsdaleHumaneSociety.org.

Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair Sunday, April 22nd, Pierce College, Woodland Hills. New Leash on Life once again presents Nuts for Mutts! This is a one day event with 2 qualifying rings and 1 final ring. Fabulous pet related shopping, all kinds of food, a kid car-nival area and of course, a chance for your mixed breed dog to win BEST IN SHOW! Categories will fill up quickly so don't hesitate to register your dog. Fair tickets can also be purchased online. Go to www.nutsformutts.com to register or to info@nutsformutts.com if you have questions.

Puppy Love - Love Cats Pet Rescue Inaugural Fund-raiser

Thursday, April 26th, Trader Todd's Adventure Bar, 3216 N. Sheffield, Chicago. Come out to support this new won-derful Pet Rescue organization. For more info. go to andrea@puppylove-lovecats.org

Alley Cat and Dog Bowl

Saturday, April 28th, 7pm - 9:30pm, Lincoln Square Lanes, 4874 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Enjoy a night of bowling with all proceeds benefiting ARFhouse Chicago's homeless animals. The first 20 people to RSVP will receive a signa-ture ARF bag. Raffle. $35 per person includes bowling, shoe rental and food. Limited space available. Please rsvp to 773-305-1960 or events@arfchicago.org. For more info: www.arfchicago.org.

Got events to share? Email me at wibblet68@mshsi.com

www.IGive.com Are you an on-line shopper? Did you know that

a percentage of your purchase could benefit NISA’s Fur-Kidz?

Shop through IGive.com and just name NISA as your chosen charity by using cause number

22443 . It’s really that simple!

April Activities … By Cherie Rankin

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Lifetime Special thanks to NISA’s special

friends who have chosen to become lifetime members.

Ed and Donna Palmer-Beard John and Maureen Birkamnn

Jeannee Brave Kelly Bullock

Alan and Sharon Chichester Rick and Holly Cox

Darrel and Robin Davidson Carol Fisher

Jim and Linda Folk Robert and Trinidad Gilmore

Peter and Peggy Heles Kathleen Kersten

Mark and Emi Kooyman Elaine Kuzniar

Mark and Kathy Larson Judith Laux

Carol Lewandowski David Lobocki and Denice Bocek

Mona Mayr Dr. Kathleen McManamon

Marjorie Paine Catherine Pentescu

Gary Saunders Mark Spreyer

You can join their ranks with a donation of $1,000 or more. See the

supporter form on page 15 for details.

Credit Card fees on the Rise Escalating merchant fees may prohibit NISA from accepting credit cards in the near future. With an annual fee of $75, a monthly fee of $10, a thirty cent transaction fee, a statement fee of $9.95 and a percentage rate of .0265 of the transaction total a good portion of each charge amount is being consumed. We’ve requested an account review in light of the fact NISA is Not-For-Profit and our final decision will be based on our service provider’s response.

An alternative option for supporters would be to use Paypal services.

Urbana, Ill., March 5, 2007 The ASPCA. (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.) today announced that it managed more than 116,000 calls to its Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) hotline in 2006, several of which per-tained to common household items. While the reason is not clear, calls in virtually each of these categories seems to be on the rise, said Dr. Steven Hansen, veterinary toxicologist and senior vice president with the ASPCA, who manages the ASPCAs Midwest Office, which houses the APCC. As National Poison Prevention Week approaches (March 18-24), the ASPCA advises pet parents to stay alert to the pos-sibility of poisoning from these common household items: 1. Human Medications: For several years now, this category has been number one on the ASPCA’s list of common hazards, and 2006 was no exception. Last year, more than 78,000 calls involving common human drugs such as painkillers, cold medications, antidepressants and dietary supplements were managed by the Center a 69 percent increase over 2005. Pet parents should never give their pet any medi-cation without the direction of a veterinarian just one extra-strength acetaminophen can be deadly to a cat, and just four regular-strength ibuprofen can lead to serious kidney problems in a 10-pound dog, says Dr. Hansen. To avoid inadvertent poison-ing from medications, store them in a secure cabinet above the counter and out of the reach of pets. 2. Insecticides: The APCC handled more than 27,000 cases pertaining to products used to kill fleas, ticks and other insects in 2006, up more than 28 percent from 2005. According to Dr. Hansen, A key factor in the safe use of products that elimi-nate fleas, ticks and other pesky bugs, is reading and following label instructions exactly. Some species of animals can be particularly sensitive to certain types of insecticides, so it is vital that you never use any product not specifically formulated for your pet. It is also a good idea to consult with your pet’s veterinarian before beginning any flea and tick control program. 3. Veterinary Medications: Surprising as it may seem, last year the APCC managed more than 12,000 cases involving animal-related preparations such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, heartworm preventatives, de-wormers, antibiotics, vac-cines and nutritional supplements a 93 percent hike in volume. Although these products are formulated for use in pets, it is very important to always read and fol-low label directions for use exactly, says Dr. Hansen. As with flea and tick prepara-tions, many medications are intended for use in certain species only, and potentially serious problems could result if given to the wrong animal or at too high a dose. 4. Plants: The number of cases involving plants also shot up by more than 111 per-cent in 2006 to more than 9,300. Some varieties that can be harmful to pets include lilies, azalea, rhododendron, sago palm, kalanchoe and schefflera. Just one or two sago palm nuts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, (Continued on page 10)

Top Ten Pet Hazards—ASPCA Report

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Danny Talk about a gem of all gems!!! Danny looks and acts like he might be a Samoyed-Husky mix but his personality is pure Samoyed all the way. He’s estimated to be about 2 years old and is full of spit & vinegar

Hmm, looking at Danny’s up-dated picture tells me he’s another “Ooops” (breed mis-identification). Oh well, he’s still an abso-lute gem of a dog no matter what breed he is! He’s young, sweet, gentle, eager to please and a big marshmallow of a goof.

A word from Duke: Hi all you wonderful NISA supporters!! I just want to say thank you first of all for saving my life and secondly for being so patient and understanding about my fears. I know many of you feel I’m being cheated because I have to stay at a boarding kennel—I like it here and I feel very safe. My human friend, Bob, comes up to see me once or twice a week and we guys just sorta hang out together or go for a stroll. Bob said I don’t need to be afraid anymore that NISA won’t let anything bad happen to me ever

again. In fact Bob said a really nice lady is driving a very long way to Chicago because she wants to meet me over Easter weekend. Gee, I’m kinda nervous—I don’t make good first impressions. Maybe you would keep paws-crossed for me?

DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH

Rascal is a Sammie/Shepherd mix with gorgeous caramel splotches in his coat. Came to live with 5 other dogs, 2 cats and 2 kids. Loves to chase and re-trieve balls or toys. Often when we come home he runs to find a toy to carry in the hope someone might like to play. He loves his cats, his kids and would really do best as an only dog.

He’s a big food beggar and has, in fact, fallen asleep with his chin on the table waiting and hoping for a crumb. Always a gentleman and never helps himself though. Rascal is a great eater and unlike

most dogs he actually chews his food.

He loves a good nap on the couch, also enjoys being combed and will let you cut his nails without a fuss. He just likes to hang out as a buddy. He can be quite a goof and has us laughing often.

January 1, 2007

Adoption fees: $300

Fees for Senior and Special

need Samoyeds will continue to be determined on a case by case

basis

Scratch a little to the left...Aaaaaah, heavenly!!

New Fur-Kidz on the Block!!

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Radar Today, at the age of 4, Radar is an awesome dog at 80 pounds of rock hard muscle. He’s a high energy boy and often does laps around the yard to burn off energy. Radar has learned sit, down, “MOVE”, wait, let’s go, leave-it, drop-it, and best of all, he comes like a bullet when called by Jean.

Radar loves to be groomed, will fetch a tennis ball for hours and simply wants

to please in all ways. He’s crate and house trained, okay with cats under su-pervision and would do best with a fe-male playmate. Still fearful of strangers and noises.

Even friends who visit regularly still trauma-tize this boy after four years. Thoughts and discussion are to perhaps try medication to sooth Radar’s fears.

SAVING LIVES, ONE SMILE AT A TIME

Crosby: FM (foster Mom) Carol, says Crosby is making wonderful strides in improving his over-all manners. FM feels that

Crosby’s former family wasn’t always nice to him and some of his behavior stems from mistrust issues. But, she says we’ll continue to work on that! Crosby loves long leisurely walks and will change direc-

tions on command with no problems. “He does have very good leash manners and understands many verbal commands ex-ceptionally well!” The two largest hurdles are toy possessiveness and his dislike for being groomed. Again, FM feels these are taught behaviors. Aside from those two issues Crosby is one of the easiest dogs to live with. FM says, “I can’t imagine why anyone would ever want to hurt such a wonderful dog. Crosby is truly a luv-bug deep inside and he’s so mellow about life in general. I think with a bit more work and lots of patience Crosby will be a de-lightful addition to any adult home.”

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The state of Georgia is one of my favor-ites. If you love early American his-tory (especially the Civil War), then this is the state for you. I made my first visit to Georgia several years ago, and I can’t wait to go back. The state is beautiful. Its peo-ple are typical South-

erners…kind, helpful, and interesting. Get used to the name Peachtree…there must be 100’s of streets, roads, boulevards, etc. with the name of Peachtree!

Atlanta Accommodations

Quality Inn 2155 Ranchwood Drive Atlanta (770) 491-7444 Located next to the Northlake Mall and not far from Stone Mountain Park. Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There is a $10.00 per night per pet ad-ditional fee. Dogs must be leashed, cleaned up after,

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and crated if left alone in the room.

Hotel Indigo 683 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta (800) HOLIDAY Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There is a $50.00 one time per pet fee. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available for parties traveling with pets. La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Medical 6260 Peachtree Dunwoody Atlanta (800) 531-5900 Close to the Georgia Dome, fine restaurants, Botanical Gardens, and Museums. There is a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast every morning. Dogs of all sizes are welcome at no additional charge. Dogs must be well behaved, leashed, and cleaned up after. Dogs must be crated if left alone in the room.

RV Parks Stone Mountain Park H 78E Stone Mountain Dogs of all sizes are allowed at no additional fee. Dogs are ONLY allowed in the camping and tent areas. There is a dog walk area.

Attractions Centennial Olympic Park 265 Park Ave. West At-lanta (404) 222-PARK Enjoy this 21-acre park, which highlights and commemorates the 1996 Olym-pics. Pets must be leashed and picked up after. Dogs are normally not allowed in the concerts.

Stone Mountain Park Highway 78 (770) 498-5600 Dogs are not allowed in most of the attractions; how-ever, they are allowed on the Cherokee Trail, which goes around the base of the mountain. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area 1978 Island Ford Parkway Atlanta (770) 339-8070 Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash, cleaned up after, and under control at all times.

Blue Ridge Mountain Area My Mountain Cabin Rentals P.O. Box 388 Blue Ridge, GA (800) 944-4939 There is a $10.00 per night fee per pet and a $150.00 REFUNDABLE dam-age deposit. This area is popular among nature lovers, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts. It boasts beautiful mountain ranges, scores of natural lakes, and moun-tain streams in a tranquil, country atmos-phere.www.info@mymountaincabinrentals.com

Traveling “Tails” By: Marilyn & Daisy Mae Frank

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Tica Cabin Rentals Inc. 699 E. Main Street Blue Ridge (800) 871-8422 www.tica@tds.net Amazing mountain, riverside and creekside views. Each cabin is individually owned, therefore each is unique.

Savannah

Accommodations: Southern Chic Guesthouse 418 E. Charlton St. Savannah (678) 859-0674 $150.00-200.00 per night. Right in the heart of the historic district. No additional pet fees for well behaved dogs. Many amenities! Beautiful guesthouse that was featured on the Travel Channel!

La Quinta Inn Savannah Midtown 6805 Aber-corn St. Savannah (800) 531-5900 Just minutes from Downtown Savannah’s famous Historical District, Tybee Island Beach, and Lighthouse, and the Atlantic Ocean. Dogs of all sizes welcome at no additional fee; however, a credit card must be kept on file. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after, and a contact number must be left with front desk if pet is left alone in room. www.lq065gm@laquinta.com

Attractions: Ghost Talk On Abercorn between Congress and Bryan Savannah (912) 233-3896 This is a narrated tour of the ghostly stories and legends of Savannah. Tours depart at dusk (times vary throughout the year). Please call for reservations and departure times. A quiet, well-behaved dog on leash is allowed. Savannah Dog Park 41st & Drayton St. Savan-nah This dog park is located in the Starland Area at 41st and Drayton St. The park is shaded and fenced.

I hope you enjoy Georgia! Until next time…. “Happy “tails” to youuuuuuu”

Do you have a favorite vacation spot to share? E-mail me at 2fuzzers@comcast.net

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seizures and even liver failure, says Dr. Hansen. Also, lilies are highly toxic to cats even in small amounts they can produce life-threatening kidney failure. While poi-sonous plants should certainly be kept away from pets, it is also a good idea to discourage animals from nibbling on any variety of plant, as even non-toxic plants can lead to minor stomach upset. 5. Rodenticides: Last year, approximately 8,800 calls about rat and mouse poisons were received by the APCC, representing an increase of more than 27 percent over 2005. Depending on the type of rodenti-cide, ingestions can lead to potentially life-threatening prob-lems for pets includ-ing bleeding, seizures or even damage to the kidneys or other vital organs. Should pet owners opt to use a rodenticide around their home, they should make sure that the bait is placed only in areas completely in-accessible to their animals, says Dr. Han-sen. 6. Household Cleaners: In 2006, approxi-mately 7,200 calls pertaining to cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents and disinfectants were received up 38 percent from the year before. Says Dr. Hansen, Depending on the circumstances of expo-sure, some household cleaners can lead to gastrointestinal irritation or even severe oral burns for pets. Additionally, irritation to the respiratory tract may be possible if a product is inhaled. All household cleaners and other chemicals should be stored in a secure location well out of the reach of pets, recommends Dr. Hansen, and when cleaning your pet’s food and water bowls,

Top Ten Pet Hazards Conclusion crate or other habitat, a mild soap such as a hand dishwashing detergent along with hot water is a good choice over products con-taining potentially harsh chemicals. 7. Chocolate: Always a common food-related call, more than 4,800 chocolate calls were received by the APCC last year,

an 85 percent in-crease from 2005. Depending on the variety, chocolate can contain large amounts of fat and caffeine-like sub-tances known as methylxanthines, which, if ingested in significant amounts, could potentially cause vomiting, di-arrhea, panting, ex-cessive thirst and urination, hyperac-tivity. In severe cases, abnormal

heart rhythm, tremors and seizures have been noted and it could even be fatal. Typi-cally, the darker the chocolate, the greater the potential for poisoning, says Dr. Han-sen. Baking chocolate contains the highest amount of methylxanthines, and just two ounces could cause serious problems for a 10-pound dog. 8. Chemical Hazards: A newcomer to the top 10 category, this includes such harmful items as volatile petroleum-based products, alcohols, acids, and gases. In 2006, the APCC received more than 4,100 calls re-lated to chemical hazards an astronomical jump in call volume of more than 300 per-cent. Substances in this group can cause a wide variety of problems, Dr. Hansen ex-plains, ranging from gastrointestinal upset and depression to respiratory difficulties and chemical burns. Commonly-used chemicals you should keep your pets away

from include ethylene glycol antifreeze, paint thinner, drain cleaners and pool/spa chemicals. 9. Physical Hazards: While not necessarily all toxic, items in this group consists of objects that could pose a choking hazard, risk for intestinal obstruction, or other physical injury, and in 2006, the number of physical hazard calls grew a staggering 460 percent to over 3,800. We’ve managed cases involving the ingestion of several common objects from pet collars and adhe-sive tape to bones, paper products and other similar items, says Dr. Hansen. It is important to make sure that items which could be easily knocked over, broken, chewed up or swallowed are kept out of the reach of curious pets. 10. Home Improvement Products: In 2006, approximately 2,100 cases involving paint, solvents, expanding glues and other prod-ucts commonly used in construction were managed by the APCC up 17 percent from 2005. While the majority of water-based paints are low in toxic potential, they can still cause stomach upset, and artist paints sometimes contain heavy metals that could be poisonous if consumed in large quanti-ties. In addition, solvents can be very irri-tating to the gastrointestinal tract, eyes and skin, and could also produce central nerv-ous system depression if ingested, or pneu-monia if inhaled. Prevention is really key to avoiding problems from accidental ex-posures to these substances, says Dr. Han-sen. Pet parents should keep pets out of areas where home improvement projects are taking place, and of course label direc-tions should always be followed when us-ing any product. Go to www.aspca.org for more information regarding potential hazards found in our homes, gardens, parks and more.

Be informed, be prepared and keep your 4-legged best friends safe and secure.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Hotline

As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poi-son-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a poten-tially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

MOSQUITO & TICK ALERT Yes, it’s that time of the year again!! Spring rains produce a bumper crop of mos-quito’s, fleas and ticks. NISA recommends Frontline Plus for fleas and ticks and

either Heartgard or Interceptor to protect your Fur-Kidz. Please be a responsible pet owner!

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Birthday and Gotcha Days: L. Weigerding “What is a Gotcha Day???” It’s the day a rescue or stray was adopted into it’s Forever Home. It can be counted as the day the adoption papers were signed or the day the dog

arrived. The custom started because most people don’t know their adopted pets actual birth date.

Wishing a huge Happy Gotcha “May” to the following:

Virginia Alessi's Rosie, Rita & David An-thony's Degie, Barbara Basketfield's

Suzie, Robert Bernstein & Denise Markham's Lucy, Tom & Amalia Di-gan's Kayla II, and Robert & Lynn Donald's Maysh.

“Frosty paws for every one!”

Got a special day to celebrate? Send me your birthdays and

gotcha days. Lweigerd@sbcglobal.net

This treasure could be yours!!

Grounds Keepers (Samoyed #3) Edition: 300 Print size 18 5/8 X 13 inches Original price: $49.00 (without matting or frame)

Raffle will begin in January and run until Sam O Rama where the lucky ticket will be drawn. Help us help them by buying and / or selling tickets.

$5 each or 6 for $25 Beautifully matted in white with a brushed silver metal

frame—GORGEOUS!!

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SUNNY: I hereby call this February, 2007 meeting of the Zielinski Fuzzy White Dog Pack to order.

SASHA: Ok, Grand Puuba.

SUNNY: A little respect please, I am Alpha around here. Speaking of that, where's Baggie Pants?

SASHA: Is that your name du jour for him? Personally, I like Tooter. He's staring at our human again willing him to play with him..

SUNNY: Whadya mean "willing him to play?"

SASHA: You know, staring at something to make it hap-pen. That's why he thinks he can make his car window go down any time he wants by staring at it.

SUNNY: Young Foster Dogs are cool, kinda like having our very own pet!

SASHA: Yeah, right. That's why it took until after last year's the Sam-O-Rama for you two not to fight all the time.

SUNNY: It wasn't until then that I knew he'd be joining our pack and we'd have to get along. Be-sides, that's the reason for this meeting. He's way behind on the homework assignment Jean gave him at the picnic.

SASHA: Oh yeah, defining his perfect home! You get him, my hip hurts.

SUNNY: K-L-O-N-D-I-K-E!

The sound of thundering dog paws as Klondike slides to a halt into his ever-present play bow inches in front of Sunny's nose.

KLONDIKE: "Waaaasssup?!" You guys playing computer machine games or dog toy shopping?

SUNNY: Neither. As a matter of fact we're going to make you do your homework that's six months past due.

KLONDIKE: What homework? Let's wrestle instead!

SASHA: No, I agree with Sunny. Jean, NISA's Alpha, made Al a pretty sweet deal about you at our picnic. Now you have to own up to your end.

Klondike turns to sniff his butt.

SASHA: No, you bozo, your end of the deal to help see if your perfect home exists.

KLONDIKE: Sorry, thought I was tooting again…

SUNNY: Klondike, you talk, I'll type. Where do you want to live?

KLONDIKE: Here, with you guys and Al.

SASHA: Al wants that too but he knows we're not your perfect Forever Home. Sunny and I are too old to play as much as you want, there are no little kids here and we don't have a fenced yard so you always have to be on a leash. Therefore, you have until the parade at the next picnic to see if your perfect home exists.

KLONDIKE: If I have to go, I wanna live with Radar.

SUNNY: You don't have to go! Radar is a special needs dog. Why him?

KLONDIKE: 'Cuz we'd play all the time and I'd kick his butt. Besides, he wouldn’t be as scared with a fellow FWD with my personality next to him. We'd wear each other out.

SASHA: That's nice but highly unrealistic. How about just put-ting down what you'd have in your perfect home so NISA can

see if they can find it before this year's Sam-O-Rama.

KLONDIKE: Ok, one or more young dog(s) to play with, a fenced yard so we can run our butts off, one or more lit-tle kids who won’t grow up and abandon us before we get old and someone who'll take us places in the car. Finally, someone who will address me by my proper name.

SUNNY: That being?

KLONDIKE: GWH, the Great White Hunter!

SASHA: You're still delusional about chasing that baby muskrat into the water at Grandma's cottage?

KLONDIKE: Little? It was huge! And I almost caught him. I can't wait for summer so I can catch him.

SUNNY: This meeting is adjourned. Let's get this to NISA for their newsletter and see if anyone is perfect for this nut case of a super high energy dog. If your dog is interested, please have him/her send a computer note to nisarescue@cs.com. Sasha and I will check them over.

“Waaaasssup?!”

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Dust off those sneaker and join us! Sunday May 20th

Strut-off begins at 11 am • We’re expecting a great turnout at our central location of Bemis Woods Forest Pre-serve, near Hinsdale (on Ogden Avenue right off I-294) • We’ll be walking on a

beautiful wooded 2.5 mile trail, alongside a creek (bring towels for dogs that like to swim!)

• We’ll award valuable prizes to anyone who raises $250, $500, $750, $1000 or more, and for the highest pledge amount raised

• We’ll give Strut Awards to First Dog, Last Dog, Oldest Dog, Youngest Dog and many more

• Water and snacks for dogs and humans will be pro-vided.

• Each adult raising $100 or more ($50 or more for under-16s) will receive a Strut T-shirt

• Open to all participants, children and dogs – bring your friends, co-workers and neighbors. The more the merrier

• All dogs must be leashed at all times, and must be current on vaccinations, in good physical condition and well-socialized

Registration and pledge forms are available at: www.nisasamoyedrescue.org

call 773-545-0928, or email Julia.henriques@comcast.net

to request forms to be mailed or faxed

Come one—come all and join the fun!! Bring a basket lunch and stay the day

Strutter’s Corner … by Julia Henriques

expressed her interest in adopting Shorty. On Tuesday they were groomed and once again, one of the student groomers left word that she would like to adopt Shorty. Hey, wait a minute here—what about sweet little Bonnie!?! Not one person asked about her. Bizarre to say the least.

The other two waifs were spotted at the AWL on March 4th by every animals best friend, Andy Ivanicky. My heart dropped as I read Andy’s email because the timing couldn’t have been worse. Bless Andy’s heart he went back to pick them up on Monday and found a place to stash both until NISA could make arrangements. NISA’s Highway Angels Curt Jones and Steve Jacobson transported them up from the south side the next weekend. Following a quick trip through AHAH for basic physicals and one spay surgery they are now parked in foster care.

(Picture: L/R Curt Jones behind Koda & Steve Jacobson behind Sam-Bear)

Yep, it can and does get crazy at times but when all the dust settles it sure is a great feeling to know four wonderful animals are in safe hands. Thank you Highway Angels and thank

Rescue Report...Conclusion you Andy and Diane!!

Just when you thought it was safe...here’s yet another recall that was issued March 23. Petrapport, Inc is voluntarily recalling Pig ear treats sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club in 25 count packages under the “Berkly & Jensen” brand with no lot number and only the expiration advisory “Best if used by 2009; “Best if Used by September 2009”; “Best if Used by October 2009”; “Best if used by November 2009”; and “Best if Used by December 2009”.

Laboratory testing confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears were contaminated with Salmonella before shipment from Chile.

Additional recalled items are Lot 8915—Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears, 1018080, 102108, 8772P - Two Pack Bulk Pig Ears, 11707, 8770P - 12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears, 101707, 8774P - 24 Pack Pig Ears, 101907, 7416 - 1LB Bulk Pig Ear Strips, 101907, 7425 - & 24oz Bulk Pig Ear Strips, 5039.

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these dog treats, especially if they have not washed their hand thoroughly after having contact with the product or any exposed surfaces exposed to these products.

Consumers may contact Petrapport at 800-447-3872 extension 110.

Another excellent reason to discontinue giving your pet yucky fattening pig ears!!

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You know you've been in rescue too long when: You have a mental list of people you'd like to spay, neuter or euthanize. You stopped at a house with a "Free Puppies" sign in the yard to have an Educational "Chat," and your kids had to post your bail. Running out of paper towels is a household crisis. You not only KNOW all the characteristics of a "good stool," you discuss them at dinner. Your checks have messages on them like "Subtract Two Tes-ticles For Every Four Feet." You secretly wonder about such things as how animals can manage without wiping.

You absentmindedly pat people on the head or scratch them behind their ears. Given the choice of having your teeth cleaned or their teeth cleaned, they get their teeth cleaned. You not only allow pets on the couch, guests have to sit on the floor because the dog has "territorial issues." Your spouse missed the final game of the World Series be-cause the cat wanted to watch his favorite video, "Birds of North America." Any time the animal appears lethargic, you go on-line and investigate Vetmed websites, pose questions to your address book and on e-lists, and by the time you digest all the infor-mation and field the correspondence, the animal has torn out the window screens, and left something disgusting in your favorite pair of shoes. Your chatroom handle is "Queen of Spayeds." You and your vet are on a first name basis and he genuflects when you enter the waiting room. His daughter at Harvard refers to you as "Auntie." You needed a prescription to recover from "Old Yeller." You've forwarded more warnings about the dangers of chocolate, onions and mistletoe than the National Center for Disease Control has issued about Anthrax and smallpox. You wear white year 'round, not because you are flaunting a fashion law or belong to a religious sect but because it is BLEACHABLE. By the time you investigate different flea control products, their advantages and potential risks, natural versus chemical methods, and study the life cycle of the flea, any fleas have died of old age. You tell your children to "heel!" in a grocery store. For relaxation, you went mall hopping with your girlfriends. Your eyes glazed over when you saw a sign in front of a pet shop, "20% Off All Puppies & Kittens," and you slapped three security guards before they got you safely contained in the manager's office. People are still talking about your spay-neuter holiday greet-ing from last year, "Deck the Halls with Balls of Collies.”

You Know You’ve Been in Rescue too Long When….

Designed by Pam Puckett of Arizona Samoyed rescue to help raise funds for National Samoyed Rescue affiliate organizations. Imprinted with: National Samoyed

Rescue 100% of the funds raised will benefit NISA Fur-Kidz.

$10 includes S/H Order today—Only 15 left in

stock

Also available in a very limited supply are 2004 pins

Pet Food Recall—Hopefully all of you know that Menu Foods, the manufacturer of a wide list of dog and cat food, issued a mass recall of 60 million containers of canned and foil pouches of the company’s “cuts and gravy” style food on March 16. This includes 42 brands of cat food and 53 brands of dog food. A full list of brands and product numbers are available at www.menufoods.com/recall/ or you can call 1-866-895-2708.

Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, and changes in water consumption and uri-nation resulting from kidney failure

Local Pet food retailer’s can also provide product numbers and are issuing refunds for returned product. Please check your supply and when in doubt—throw it out!

Funds collected by Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, Inc. are used directly for the Samoyeds in need of assistance. NISA is a not-for-profit breed-specific rescue organization.

Yes, sign me up to be a supporter of NISA:

[ ] New Supporter [ ] Renewal YES [ ] — NO [ ] Please contact me to volunteer at events

$35 annually entitles me to the monthly newsletter and notice of all activities.

$50 annually entitles me to the monthly newsletter, notice of all activities and a 25% discount on program admission fees.

$1,000 lifetime supporter entitles me to all of the above for my lifetime.

Pets are for life, not just for Christmas!!

NISA SUPPORT FORM

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Name _________________________________________

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City ________________________ST____Zip _________

Phone (____)____________________________________

Email __________________________________________

Card # _________________________________________

CVC number _______ Exp. Date ____________________

You are invited to visit the new Samoyed Health website at: http://www.samoyedhealthfoundation.org/

The talent, skills and input of many Sammy owners helped SCARF create the concept and ideas for this site. The purpose of this site is to be a hub for health related information, which addresses the needs of our owners. If you would like to link to this site, please do so, We would appreciate links from indi-viduals, clubs/rescue, as a means to help owners find health information.

This is not a normal site. It is called a "plone platform". This type of Content Management System (CMS) will enable SCARF to manage large content. The content can be worked on by many volunteers to keep it updated with current information.

Please do understand that this site is still, " a work in progress". We will be adding much more content, as it becomes available and making technical adjustments. However, if we wait until it is "just right" - it could take another year. Take a peek! Vote in our poll. And come back often to see what's new. Amelia Price The Samoyed Club of America Education & Research Foundation. Inc.

Vaccination Clinic Report by Debbie Jones

On 3-3-07 we had our annual Heart-worm & Vaccination Clinic. Dr. McMana-mon saw 31 dogs and 2 cats. Bev Stewart's apprentice ship as the vet tech went smoothly. Bev said she learned more then she ever thought she would regarding the Heart-worm and fecal tests. Kathleen McManamon volunteered her services, Deb Jones, Heather LoProto, Bob Mohr, Patty O'Neil, Donna Sharik, Bev Stewart and Annette Stock helped to make the clinic run on time. Along with the duties assigned, Heather & Patty were the pic-ture takers of the day.

New Samoyed Health Website!

Please make check payable to: Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, Inc.

and mail to: Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, Inc. P.O Box 218— Arlington Heights, IL 60006

Or use your Visa, Master, Discover Card

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I would like to be a Sammie Savior :

Payment preference: $20 Monthly $160 Quarterly $240 Yearly

I would like to make an additional contribution of:

$25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 Other_________

Yes, I would like to help in the following capacity:

General volunteer Committee organization Adoption committee

Education committee Membership Transportation

Volunteer coordinator Event coordinator Fundraising committee

Foster care Foster liaison Shelter liaison

Inventory clerk Advertising Sales

Signage distribution Artist Other

MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP NISA

Pied Piper Dog Training 401 West Golf Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Information / 847-392-5000 Registration / 630-238-9370

Puppy kindergarten • Beginner • Advanced Intermediate • CGC • Rally & more

Private classes available by appointment only

In the Arms of an Angel… Heartfelt sympathy to NISA friends:

Mrs. Jo Robison on her loss of Madison, March 2

Ms. Judith Ann Laux on her loss of Andre, March 18

The Knowlton Family on their loss of Snowie, March 23

May fond memories bring peace to your heart

April 2007 Page 17

Merchandise Sales will … Help us to Help Them Denim Shirts with embroidered

NISA logo 100% cotton. Please specify Women’s or Men’s. Avail-able in regular denim or washed denim colors.

Long sleeved $35 Short sleeved $32

Sweatshirts Hooded shown with two side pockets and full front zip-per. Gray in stock, other colors available $35 100% cotton regular style available in Navy, royal blue, dark green, pur-ple, red, maroon and gray. $26

T-shirt available in light blue, royal blue, dark pink, lime green, dark green, lavender, purple and teal 100% heavyweight cotton.

Short sleeved $18 Long sleeved $ 20

Polo shirts $28 Three-button style with NISA logo in Heather gray, royal blue and red. Made of 100% cotton for all-season comfort.

Sam O Rama short sleeved shirt designed by Jenny Turner of Austra-lia. Colorful patriotic stars and stripes on white. A must-have for anyone who’s attended our biggest yearly event. $12

Jacket with hood Flannel lined, water resistant nylon wind-breaker.

Navy blue $60

NOTE: All clothing items are 100% cotton unless noted otherwise. Larger sizes are available by spe-cial order and are not returnable. Reduced or sale items are not returnable, sorry.

NISA is a proud dis-tributor of White Pine products. Soft-slip col-lars received a 4-paw

rating in the May 2005 issue of the Whole Dog Jour-nal.

Adjustable sizes: small (10”-18”), medium (14”-22”), large (17”-26”). Featuring our SoftWeb material to prevent coat damage or tangles.

Colors available: black, blaze orange, forest green, mint, purple, red, rose, royal blue, teal and turquoise. Slip-collars— $8 Leashes—$9 Other styles and items available by special order.

White Pine offers a full line of silky soft slip, soft Snap, soft Web collars, leads, harnesses and newly offered is WPO’s High Sierra Walk-about-belt.

Pet blinkers in red/white/blue only. $7 each. No more wonder-ing where your pet is in the yard at night. Protects during late night walks too

Replacement batteries—package of 12/$3

Buttons, Buttons & more buttons! $3 each or 2/$5

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More Great Gifts for Friends, Co-workers, and Family

Tiny Ones teacup orna-ments Available in white with blue

(shown) or cream with red detail (inset) Ornament: $10—Stand: $3

CLOSE OUT CORNER Christmas cards 1 pack/ $5 -- 3 designs available, (Jamie, Maysh, or Yurak) Emergency decals 2 for $5 Supplies limited, so call Maureen for availability: 773-792-0580 or email: mbirkmann@comcast.net

Samoyed statue Measures approximately 2 by 3”

A must for every collector

$10 while supply lasts!

“I LOVE MY SAMOYED” Magnet

Now here’s a way for you to tell the world just how much you love your Sammie. Measures 9” by 4” heavy vi-nyl to withstand elements. $5 each

GATOR CLIPS 3” by 1.5” Available in Black, blue, white, purple, red, green, pink, orange, and gray. Don’t miss an important message ever again. GATOR CLIP IT!

$3 each while supplies last

Magnet set - $15 Three styles of tiny friends to keep you com-pany. Never be alone again!

Sold individually: Life-like Furry head/$7; Dog house/$4 or Composite head/$6

Samoyed NOTE holder $6 Let this cutie-pie remind you of important meetings, birthdays and appointments. The perfect stocking stuffer or grab bag item for Christmas!

Woof picture frame $10 Perfect for that hard to shop for friend or relative’s birthday. Keep one on hand for those surprise needs

Bouchi Bag $15 available in lavender, grey, red, or royal. A must for active dog lovers. Keeps your hands free to hold a leash or several

License plate holders $4 each. Available in black: “I love my Dog” or white: “Save a life, adopt a Pet” Another all-breed gift idea for that special person in your

Samoyed Key Chain $7 each.

This is a must-have for any Samoyed lover. Get yours now while supplies last. Great stocking stuffers!

Enameled cloisonné pins Hot off the presses to help raise much needed funds for approved rescues. $10 each/includes shipping. Buy one or several to give to friends!!

Travel Mugs for that “on the go” and very special person in your

life. We used a stock Samoyed photo

with the imprint: “I love my Samoyed”

Color: dark blue with black Price: $12.00 each

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NISA Merchandise Order Form

Name: ________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

City: _________________________ST _____Zip ______

Home phone ___________________________________

Email _________________________________________

Payment preference (circle one)

Check Visa Master card Discover card Name on card _________________________________ Account # _____________________________________

Expiration date: ____________ 3-digit CVC ___________

Please note credit card information or enclose your check made payable to “NISA” and mail to: Maureen Birkmann 5131 N. Nordica Avenue Chicago, IL 60656-3605 773-792-0580/mbirkmann@comcast.net

Shipping and handling per U.S. address Merchandise total: Up to $60 add $4.50 $61 and up add $8

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Total amount due $

Thank you for helping us to help them!!

The federal Pet Safety and Protection Act, S. 714/H.R. 1280, would prohibit Class B dealers and unlicensed individuals from selling dogs and cats to research laboratories.

Class B Dealers are people who collect dogs and cats from random sources and sell them to the research industry. They sometimes ob-tain their animals through illegal or unethical means, such as by re-sponding to “free to good home” ads in newspapers, falsifying re-cords to keep the true origins of the animals unknown, and stealing pets kept outside in yards.

The Pet Safety and Protection Act would provide a much-needed safety net to ensure beloved pets are not stolen or acquired under false pretenses and sold to research laboratories.

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