spring enews 2014
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Websitewww.aaps.org.au
Australian Animal Protection Society
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WHATS NEWS?
Unfortunately you hear stories and people saying the problem is too big for 1person and theyre probably right, but a groupof dedicated people can make ahuge difference. We always get asked how can I help and the answer is there are many ways you can from volunteering at the shelter to pen sponsorship.
YOU can provide special gifts for shelter animals to make their stay with us more pleasurable or becoming an AAPS member. There are many ways peoplecan help and for more information refer to the"how you can help"weblink
These paws featured in Winter enews have found loving new homes, however there are many others who havent and the shelter is always receiving newanimals. They are listed on Page 8 of this edition so please spread the word they are looking for their forever homes.
WITH THANKS
I would like to thank Laura Vissaritis, for allowing us to publish her article on rescue pets.
Lauras a qualified Dog Behaviourist and Trainer based in Melbourne and is the person behind Dognitive Therapy. An expert inbehaviour modification ofaggressive dogs in particular, Laura has successfully helped countless owners and their dogs across the world. For more information refer to her webpagehttp://www.dognitivetherapy.com/# See her article on page 3.
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1. Choose a dog who suits your lifestyle!
2. Commit to daily exercisean amount that your dog needs, rather than the amount you want.3.Dont feel sorry for your dog. Showering them with pity and affection can be detrimental to their confidence and trust in you as a leader
4.Apply dog CPRbe Consistent, Patient and create a Routine for each day5. Reward only the behaviours you want. For example:- Calm- Compliant- Making good choices- Controlling impulses
Even though a rescue dog may have had a difficult past, it is up to the owner to provide a bright future. This is done through leadership. The above rulescreate a leader who a dog can trust and respect. Once the owners leadership is established, that baggage they were originally worried about disappears.
With hundreds of thousands of dogs surrendered in shelters and pounds each year, itseems logical to assume that there are too many dogs and not enough people able tocommit to their care. Why then do we continue to buy puppies when there are alreadythousands of dogs in desperate need of a second or third chance at love? After
speaking with many dog owners over the years, I found that the main reason so manyprefer a puppy is because a puppy comes with less baggage.
To say that a puppy comes with less baggage is like saying a baby is easier to care forthan a five year old. Successfully caring for a dog depends much more on the personthan it does on the dog. Whether an eight-week puppy or f ive-year-old shelter dog, theoutcome of their behavior will be dependent on the persons level of sacrifice,commitment and responsibility.
I would love to see more people adopting shelter dogs because I believe taking on that
role makes us better people. Taking that baggage into our homes can be a great
challenge. We get to know a strange dog who cannot tell us their history or why they
were surrendered. So, we need to learn to see things from their point of view and make
good judgments. We need to show empathy and compassion, but also leadership; that
includes consistency, patience and daily routine. Providing leadership to a rescue dog
can be one of the most rewarding challenges imaginable. Not only can we improve a
dogs life, but they can improve ours. I often hear people say that they didnt save their
dog, their dog saved them. If you are interested in rescuing a dog no matter what age,
please note the following important rules:
Is Rescue for You? ByLaura Vissaritis
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Name: Nicky Rusciano
Role and when you started working at the shelter: I started
volunteering at AAPS in 2002 as a dog walker & I have beenhelping out with the website since 2003.
Favorite animal: My favorite animals are elephants but for somereason, theyre never surrendered. I do have a special place in myheart for Greyhounds & Sighthounds in general. They are anamazing breed but give me any dog & Ill love it to the end. I adorecats too.
If there was one thing you could change what would it be? If I couldchange anything it would be that desexing of cats & dogs becompulsory & that people would need some kind of licence to provethemselves as responsible animal owners before they were allowedto kee them. There are too man ne lected animals out there.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SHELTER VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the life blood of AAPS Keysborough and the shelter simply wouldnt be able to do what it does without them. This is a new section of eNews is to pay tribute tothose who help when they are neither forced or have to, they do it because they love animals and what to do their bit. This section is where the profile of one volunteer eachedition will be shared. Nicky has been helping out at the shelter for over a decade and here is a little tribute to her continuous hard work and dedication which is greatlyappreciated. This is her story.
What you like best about working at the shelter? The best thing about working at the shelter is when the animals are adopted by loving families & watching a previously neglec ted/abused animalblossom with our love & care.
What would you say to someone thinking of becoming a volunteer at AAPS? Anyone thinking about becoming a volunteer at AAPS should know how valuable it is to an animal that you spendone on one time with it. We have frightened dogs & cats who need a lot of loving hands on & active dogs who need someone to p lay ball or go for a long vigorous walk or run. We needconsistent volunteers who are willing to keep coming in on a weekly basis.
Who currently at the shelter would you like to find their new home next? There are so many animals in desperate need of homes & I personally have a special place in my heart for the olderanimals so Id love to see Phoebe, the 12 year old cat get a loving home (she is just so precious) & also Steffi the Boxer x.Sonny & Ellie the Greyhounds are both amazing dogs, well deservingof the best of homes.
What advice/ recommendations would you give to people looking at animal adoption? The best advice I would give to anyone wanting to adopt from a shelter is to please keep in mind that
owning an animal is a huge commitment. Cats & Dogs can live 15 years or more & if youre not willing to give that animal a home for the rest of its life, no matter what life throws at you, thenPLEASE dont consider pet ownership. You have no idea how much turmoil animals go through when theyre given up, especially when theyve come from a home where they have been anintegral part of the family. Please dont consider pet ownership if youre not willing to make an animal a part of your family. Too many dogs & cats are just left to fend for themselves in backyards.
Which AAPS animal has made a special impact on your life and why? I have met thousands of animals in the 12 years that I have been volunteering at AAPS & Ive loved every one of them butof course, my own are the loves of my life & in that time, Ive adopted 6 dogs of my own, not to mention quite a few that my parents have adopted from AAPS. Losing them takes its toll & the painis unbearable but sadly, there are hundreds of thousands out there who need loving homes so I have to accept that losing them is part of life & whatever life they had with me was filled with love.They actually need us as much as we need them. There is no purer, unconditional love, than the love you receive from an animal.
Nickys Crew From AAPS
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Arthritis and your dog
Has your pet stopped jumping with enthusiasm when you come home? Are they avoiding flights of stairs or stiff and slow to get up from lying down? Theymay be showing signs of ar thritis.
Information on Arthritis
Air Travel and your Pet
Air travel can be ver y s tressf ul for you r pet , here is a g reat art ic le on consid era tions you should look in to prior to put tin g you r pet on a jetplane. A i r T rave l Adv i ce
Dental health
Dental health is a very important part of your pets overall health and wellbeing and just like humans,dental problems can cause a lot of pain andunnecessary suffering. Gum disease is extremely common in dogs and begins when food particles and saliva accumulate on the teeth, forming a soft plaquethat later hardens to tartar. Den t a l Adv i c e
Snakes
With spring a season when snakes start to become more active, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is urging pet owners to safeguard their pets fromsnake bites. For information on this refer to the link below.
Snake B i t e s
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Recipe - Peanut Butter Bites
Your dog will be excited by the smell of all the peanut butter in these simple drop biscuits. Made with rice flour, they are ideal for pets that
suffer corn and gluten intolerance.
Ingredients
4 cups/500g rice flour
1 cup/258g peanut butter
1 cup/255ml water
Method
1. Mix together rice flour, peanut butter and water2. Slowly blend to form a stiff dough
3. Drop table spoons of dough on cookie sheet4. Bake at 180degrees c for 15 minutes until crisp/ Let cool on
a cookie sheet
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About a BreedBernese Mountain Dog By Rhona Van Der Kaay
Owners must clearly understand the amount of time and work involved in the ownership of any dog. A large breed like the Berner has its own special
considerations. Failure to understand the extent of commitment involved in ANY dog care is one of the primary reasons there are so many unwanted
canines that end their lives in animal shelters.
The Berner is of striking colour, jet black with rich reddish brown on their legs, cheeks, spots over each eye and on either side of their white chest markings.
A white blaze adorns the muzzle and forehead and it is desirable that the dogs have white feet, white tail tip and that the white chest markings for a Swiss
Cross.
They are self-confident, very good natured, friendly and fearless, but not aggressive. A kind and devoted family dog, it is essential that the Bernese Mountain
Dog be made part of the family.
They range in height from 5870 cm and weight is from 3657 kgs. They are a large breed dog, but not giant breed. The Berner is a breed that generally
does well with children, as they are very affectionate and generally work well with other pets and around strangers.
Did you know..
The Bernese Mountain Dog developed in the farming communities of Berne. Called
the Berner-sennenhund, it was originally descended from Tibetan Mastiff nearly 3000years ago. It was referred to as the Durbachler in those farming communities.
Some firmly believe that the blood of the Mastiffs developed in Southern Europe was
introduced when the Roman legions brought their large and fierce Molossian dogs to
help guard the Alpine passes.
Nevertheless, the adaptable dairymans dog as the Bernese Mountain Dog was
often called, thrived because he was happy to serve his Swiss dairy farmer in so
many ways. His duties were herding, cart pulling (they can pull 10 times their own
body weight!!) or guarding home and family.
All puppies are cuddly and cute, but the Bernese Mountain Dog baby is beguilingbeyond words with his adoring eyes, spectacular markings and compact body.Buying a dog, especially a Berner puppy, before someone is absolutely sure theywant to make that commitment, can be a serious mistake.
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Mastiff x LabradorFemale11 monthsBess
TALK TO THE ANIMALS ADOPTION SECTION
Besswas surrendered to us because her owners felt that she was too big for theirfamily & Bess, like all Mastiff breeds, is a large dog. She will be devoted to a calm,
assertive, adult owner who will provide her with good leadership & training. She enjoysexercise & she is housetrained. She would suit an active adult family.
NOT SUITABLE FOR A HOME WITH CATS PLEASE.
Listed below are the animals currently in AAPS care and are seeking their forever homes.
With the influx of animals to the shelter AAPS has many animals needing loving homes and
are now available for adoption. The animals listed have been in our care for an extended
period of time and would dearly love their own place to call home. If youre interested in any
of the animals in our care contact the shelter to arrange a meet and great session or ask any
questions you may have
AAPS is located at 1 0 H o m e l e i g h R o a d , K e y s b o r o u g h , 3 1 7 3 , V i c t o r i a ,
A u s t r a l i a - p h ( 0 3 ) 9 7 9 8 - 8 4 1 5 o r ( 0 3 ) 9 7 9 8 - 8 0 4 4
Photos taken by David Oakley of R I V I DFine Art Portraits website
www.rivid.com
For more information of animals available for adoption refer the weblinks below
Dog adoption
Cat adoption
Other animal adoption including Rabbits & guinea pigs
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StaffyFemale7 yearsBella
Bella was surrendered to us as a result of a
Staffy xMale3 yearsBenji
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DSHMale1 yearBlack & White Tipper
Tipper is friendly & really loving.
TO BE ADOPTED WITH BLAZE, TAG 26664 (his
brother)
DSLHFemale6 yearsBlack Chip
Chipwas surrendered to us because her owner
could no longer keep her. She is a sweet & loving
girl who enjoys lapsitting. She would suit a peaceful,
mature home. She isnt in our usual viewing area at
the moment so if youd like to consider her for
adoption, please ask one of our adoptions staff to
introduce you to her.
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DSH Male8 yearsTabby & WhiteTurbo
Turbowas surrendered to us because his ownerswere moving. Hes a quiet, gentle boy who is goodwith other cats & he may be good with nicelybehaved dogs too.
GreyhoundFemale6 yearsEllie
Labrador x KelpieMale5 yearsScruffy
Scruffywas surrendered to us because his ownerswere moving. Hes an intelligent boy who wouldlove to live in a home where he will have plenty ofh i hi H j hi lk & h
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PIXEL Hutch
Happy Home Tails (Adoptees from AAPS)
This section was a huge hit in the winter edition of eNews. I again received fantastic feedback from
many adopters and lovely adoption stories. Enjoy this section as I hope it gives a sense of success to a
tough situation and provides motivation that one person cant change the world for all animals but you
can change the world for one animal at a time.
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Charlie, Lucky & Ruby
Ch li L k & R b
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Sari & Cognac
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We adopted our boy in January 2013 when he was 2 years and 4 months and although he is the 3rdWhite German Shepherd Dog we've had he is the only adopted one and the most well adjusted ofthem all. Since 1st June we have been living in our caravan full time traveling around Australia a lifehe has fitted into so well.From the day we picked him up he has always felt a part of our family.The first photo is in Port Lincoln South Australia where he is admiring the statue of Makybe Diva andthe second has been taken at a caravan park in Ceduna South Australia where we are at the momenthaving travelled from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria,We love sharing our life with this special Boy.
Astro
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Hi- meet Tonka and Milly. Tonka is a 3 legged German
Shepherd who we adopted from you guys at the start of
2013. We were looking for a friend for Miss Milly as she was
a very scared dog that wouldn't go near anyone. These 2 are
inseparable now. Both are my life. Tonka is such a playful
friendly boy who has to be centre of attention and loves
kisses. He loves his right ear scratched and if you don't he'll
continue to nudge you until you do.
There's a photo with the 2 dogs and my partner in bed.
There's a story to that- in the first week of bringing Tonka
home we had all gone to bed and the fur babies were inside
in their bed. I was on my computer doing paperwork when a
loud crash of thunder hit. Within 5 seconds I heard this
thumping coming down the corridor, my bedroom door was
pushed open and two dogs jumped on top of me. Tonka
scrambled under the blankets then popped his head out and
laid down when he decided he was sleeping that night. Let's
just say I slept on the couch! He used to be a big sook when
a storm was coming but has really settled down now. The
only problem I have is he still doesn't understand he isn't like
Milly and cannot be a lap dog...
Anyway thought I'd let you know he has been a blessing to
our family.
B k
Tonka & Milly
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Cheeky
Cheeky brings happiness to my and my family. Thanks to Cheeky, I made friends with my neighbour'sdaughter. She came immediately with a picture of Cheeky. She loves coming over to see Cheeky andgave Cheeky a "present" with this second drawing of her (in the photo).
I really wanted to get akitten and was definitelygoing to adopt it from
AAPS, my local animalshelter. I had alreadydecided on a name:Cheeky. When I went tothe animal shelter, I sawso many kittens and
didn't know which oneto choose. I prayed forsome guidance. Thenanother AAPS staffmember came and sawthe black kitten I washolding at the time andsaid, "Oh she's acheeky one!" That was
the sign!
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Websitewww.aaps.org.au
AAPS would like to thank all its supporters and
volunteers. Without you the shelter wouldnt be able to
continue its life saving work. Spread the word and
continue to let people know about AAPS animals looking
for the second chance at life.
I would also like to thank the people who directly
contributed to eNews, many would know that without
your assistance these documents are very hard to
produce without content. eNews is produced not only to
get animals rehomed but to provide people with
information and also to let you know that good news
comes out of some surprisingly awful situations and
animals have florished when there given a chance to do
so despite at best average starts to life.
The best thing we can do is treat others as we ourselves
would want to be treated and in then end hope that will
prevail.
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