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February 2016

THE SCOOP 7Canine News and Happenings

COMMUNITY 10Operation Houston #StrayDogCity

BODY & SOUL 12Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership

THE GOODS 16Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets

HEALTH 18Anatomy: Dogs vs. Humans

TRAINING & BEHAVIOR 22Hilarious Dog Resolutions for 2016

ADOPTION 24Tiny Paws Rescue

Photo by Paw Prints Photography by Jamie Fincher

februaryCANINE CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 11

Barking for Bubbly

Support Scout’s Honor Rescue with a aperitif

of bubbly, light bites and desserts at Jack

Meier Gallery, 2310 Bissonnet. 5:30 - 7:30

p.m. Suggested donation $25. For more infor-

mation, visit scoutshonor.org.

FEBRUARY 13

Join Houston Pets Alive! for their first event

with Houston Astros pitcher, Lance

McCullers, Jr. “Mutts, Meows & McCullers”

from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. There will be adopt-

able animals, a meet and greet, photo oppor-

tunities, food truck and photo booth. For

more information, visit http://www.houston-

petsalive.org/McCullers.

FEBRUARY 17

Fix Felix for Free

The Houston Humane Society will neuter 700

male cats for free at the HHS Animal

Wellness Clinic, 14700 Almeda Rd. See page

8 for more information.

FEBRUARY 20

Derby Dog Dash at Sam Houston Race Park,

7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West. Don’t

miss this family and dog friendly event! Bring

your kids and dogs to see over 40 of the

cutest race contestants take the track

between live horse races. Please keep all

dogs on a leash, bring clean up supplies, and

bring a copy of your dog’s shot records.For

more information, please call 281-807-8700

or email [email protected].

FEBRUARY 21

Adoption Event with GPA at Orvis at Market

Street, 9595 Six Pines Dr. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Come out and meet the adoptable dogs from

Greyhound Pets of America - Houston.

FEBRUARY 23

22nd Annual Spay Day USA on the last

Tuesday of every February, World Spay Day

shines a spotlight on the power of afford-

able, accessible spay/neuter to save the lives

of companion animals, community (feral and

stray) cats, and street dogs who might other-

wise be put down in shelters or killed on the

street.

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Big Win for the Animals in City ofStafford, TexasAnimal welfare leaders and volunteers turned

out on February 3rd to speak for the animals at

an intense city council meeting to support

amendments to the proposed animal ordinance

Sec 10.

The primary goal is to begin a “no kill” mis-

sion with clarity of language to ensure success-

ful partnerships with non-profit groups. This

includes policies and procedures which guaran-

tee all impounded animals be offered for adop-

tion and allow ample time for owners to cover

all bases to find and be reunited with their ani-

mal.

Speakers with Fort Bend Pets Alive! spoke

before city council and brought support in vol-

unteers, statistics and educational material to

demonstrate how other municipalities have been

successful in adopting a “no kill” policy.

Claudine Vass, along with several like-minded

animal advocate, co-founded the non-profit for

pets in Fort Bend County in October of 2014.

“This is a great win tonight for our family mem-

bers”, said Claudine, “by postponing the ordi-

nance to be passed for Stafford, this give us time

for proper language to be revised that will make

sure all animals have a chance to live.”

All those in support gave an extended sincere

and warm thanks for the opportunity the elect-

ed officials have afforded the community. Mayor

Scacella conducted a leadership meeting with

welcome mat for the speakers willing to share

their expertise on how to make this exciting pro-

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gram work for the community.

Emancipet Houston Hires New Leader

Emancipet Houston, the nonprofit, low-cost

veterinary services provider which opened last

June, has hired a vice president to lead the

expanding organization, which is also in the

process of seeking its first brick-and-mortar

location.

Kelly McCann comes to Emancipet from the

Alzheimer’s Association, where she was chief

program officer for four years. Previously, she

worked in government relations for Gilead

Sciences, and as chief executive officer of the

AIDS Foundation of Houston. McCann has a

bachelor’s of science in psychology from Sam

Houston State University and has done graduate

work in psychology at Texas A&M and Sam

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Houston universities.

As the local leader of Emancipet, McCann is

responsible for working with Houston city offi-

cials, a volunteer community advisory commit-

tee, major donors and foundations, and other

Houston animal welfare organizations as well as

the organization’s managers, veterinarians, and

more staff.

McCann’s deep roots in the Houston business

and nonprofit worlds, her visionary leadership

and strategic planning, program development,

and fundraising experience made her the perfect

fit for this key position, says Amy Mills, CEO of

Emancipet.

Emancipet Houston now operates in a custom

48-foot trailer in Houston’s East End, at

Neighborhood Centers Inc.-Ripley House, 4410

Navigation Blvd. Once a new brick-and-mortar

location is found, the trailer will move to anoth-

er under-served area to be determined.

Emancipet provides low-cost spay/neuter and

veterinary services to underserved communities.

Their safe, high-volume spay/neuter operation

is used as a model for other clinics around the

nation. Emancipet’s one-on-one outreach pro-

gram is designed to reach pet owners who are

not necessarily seeking out spay/neuter services,

primarily in lower-income areas where cost and

lack of access have been barriers.

Fix Felix for Free at Houston HumaneSocietyOn Wednesday, February 17th, 2016, Houston

Humane Society will neuter 700 male cats for

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free at the HHS Animal Wellness Clinic.

Cat owners must have an appointment, and

there is a limit of 5 cats per person.

Domesticated and feral cats qualify, and for the

health and safety of all cats, as well as the HHS

staff and volunteers, each feline must be in a

plastic crate or carrier.

A current rabies vaccination is required by law.

Pet owners must show proof of current rabies

certificate, or they may buy a rabies vaccine for

their cat the day of the event.

Additional optional services will be offered at

the time of surgery for a small fee. Pet owners

can request an appointment Online, by email at

[email protected], or by phone at

713-433-6421.

ouston is notorious for having one of

the largest populations of strays in the

country. Although there are volunteer groups

that help to curb the problem, like South Side

Street Dogs and Forgotten Dogs of the Fifth

Ward, the city’s stray population is so large that

it’s surpassed Animal Control’s ability to

respond to the high call volume.

A project to count Houston's high number of

homeless animals took place in March of 2015.

Operation Houston: #StrayDogCity is an effort

by the World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S)

to train and utilize volunteers to go into the field

and survey for loose, stray, and roaming dogs.

Much of the project’s focus was to determine

the overall population density and roam of

Houston stray dogs and visually document the

efforts to solve what is being described in the

media as a stray dog crisis in Houston.

WA2S was instrumental in bringing national

attention to Detroit’s animal overpopulation in

2013 and 2014 and organizers hope to have the

same results here. Operation Houston:

#StrayDogCity followed an open forum held in

Houston with Tom McPhee, WA2S' executive

director. The open forum drew a large audience

with representatives from more than 30 animal

welfare organizations in attendance. At the

forum, McPhee provided details about the

Houston project to an enthusiastic audience

who endorsed the idea of the survey as well as

the educational components that accompany

the project.

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Pumpkin Pie, a former stray was running loose as a puppy on Houston’s streets.

COMMUNITY

OPERATION HOUSTON#STRAYDOGCITY


The Animal Awareness Society recruited

Houston-based volunteers to help with a

“Canine Survey” that aids the group in tracking

the number and approximate location of some

of the city’s strays. Volunteer training and field

surveys took place in March, after which the col-

lected data was compiled and analyzed.

World Awareness Society utilized 4K, ultra-

high-definition footage captured by the drones

to create a television show. This detailed survey

method involved tracking the number of stray

dogs per kilometer using software designed for

Android smart phones. Estimating the total

stray dog population, especially in a city as big as

Houston, would be much more difficult and less

relevant than tracking a figure like strays per

kilometer.

"The Houston homeless animal population has

exploded to an estimated 1.2 million,” said

Angela Madeksho, founder of A.D.O.R.E

Houston and Unity for a Solution member.

“The observed result is rampant abuse and neg-

lect not only of these animals but currently and

previously owned animals that we see dumped

and left to die. Whether this is due to lack of

resources or awareness, Operation Houston:

#StrayDogcity is an effort to unite the commu-

nity to work towards a solution."

"The research the WA2S has conducted through

their American Strays 2030 Project in Detroit

brought much-needed attention to that city,”

added Gloria Medina Zenteno of Barrio Dogs,

Inc. and Unity. "However, Detroit is an eco-

nomically depressed, bankrupt city. In contrast,

Houston is a wealthy city with a strong econo-

my; there is absolutely no excuse for having an

estimated one million plus homeless animals

suffering on our streets. We hope that the

national attention Operation Houston:

#StrayDogCity brings to this crisis will result in

a commitment of resources by the city and oth-

ers to finally and meaningfully address it.”

WA2S' Tom McPhee added, "After spending the

last week of 2014 filming stray dogs on the

streets of Houston with Unity for a Solution

partners, I believe it is safe to say that Houston

has earned the distinction of Stray Dog City

U.S.A. for 2015!"

To learn more about the Operation Houston

project and watch the life-saving videos, visit

www.wa2s.org/operation-houston.

COMING NEXT MONTH...Meet local musician Arthur Yoria (and his

very special friend), who performed

“RUFF LIFE”, the closing credits song

for the documentary, Operation Houston

#StrayDogCity!

TOM MCPHEE


BODY & SOUL

Guidelines for ResponsiblePet Ownership

ebruary is “Responsible Pet Ownership”

month and that got us thinking: what

exactly is responsible pet ownership?

While there isn’t an exact definition for it, the

American Veterinary Medical Association pro-

vides some great guidelines for how we view pet

ownership.

Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in

a mutually beneficial relationship. However, the

benefits of pet ownership come with obliga-

tions.

Responsible pet ownership includes:

• Committing to the relationship for the life of

the pet(s).

• Avoiding impulsive decisions about obtaining

pet(s), and carefully selecting pet(s) suited to

your home and lifestyle.

• Recognizing that ownership of pet(s) requires

an investment of time and money.

• Keeping only the type and number of pets for

which an appropriate and safe environment

can be provided, including food, water, shel-

ter, health care and companionship.

• Ensuring pets are properly identified (i.e., tags,

microchips, or tattoos) and that registration

information in associated databases is kept

up-to-date.

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• Adherence to local ordinances, including

licensing and leash requirements.

• Controlling pet(s)' reproduction through man-

aged breeding, containment, or spay/neuter

thereby helping to address animal control and

overpopulation problems.

• Establishing and maintaining a veterinarian-

client-patient relationship.

• Providing preventive (e.g., vaccinations, para-

site control) and therapeutic health care for the

life of pet(s) in consultation with, and as rec-

ommended by, its veterinarian.

• Socialization and proper training for

pet(s), which facilitates their well-being and t

the well-being of other animals and people.

• Preventing pet(s) from negatively impacting

other people, animals and the environment,

including proper waste disposal, noise control,

and not allowing pet(s) to stray or become

feral.

• Providing exercise and mental stimulation

appropriate to the pet(s)' age, breed, and

health status.

• Advance preparation to ensure the pet(s)' well-

being in the case of an emergency or disaster,

including assembling an evacuation kit.

• Making alternative arrangements if caring for

the pet is no longer possible.

• Recognizing declines in the pet(s)' quality of

life and making decisions in consultation with

a veterinarian about appropriate end-of-

life care (e.g., palliative care, hospice, euthana

sia).

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PET HEALTH

AnatomyDogs vs. Humans

dog may be man’s best friend, but

anatomically speaking, which species is

superior?

One obvious difference between dog anatomy

and human is the contrast in size (and the fact

that humans walk on two legs and dogs on four).

The average height for a human is 180cm, with

the tallest dog, the Great Dane, reaching 86cm,

and the smallest dog, the Chihuahua at 26 cm.

This immediately identifies one of the fascinat-

ing facts about dog anatomy – the wide range of

size within dog breeds. No other species has

such a wide spread of size and weight as the

dog. Not convinced?

Affenhuahua 3 lbs.

St. Bernard 260 lbs. (10 times more than the

Affenhuahua)

Human 137 lbs. (average)

An Extra EyelidOf course you are familiar

with your own eyes and having

upper and lower eyelids. But did you

know dog anatomy is such that dogs have

three sets of eyelids? They have the addi-

tional of a “third” eyelid, also known as the

“nictitating membrane.”

The third eyelid is located at the inner corner of

the eye, and slides across the cornea to protect it

when danger threatens. It is most usefully

deployed when a dog pushes through under-

growth or if faced with an angry cat – as it

forms a barrier to scratches.

A

Born to SniffThe dog has a typically black, leather nose, but

did you know this feature of dog anatomy is as

unique as a fingerprint is to people? The folds

and creases on a canine nose are unique and can

be used as a means of identification. Another

striking difference between dog anatomy and

human is our sense of smell. A dog devotes over

40% more of his brain power to processing

smells than the human brain. Indeed dogs are

born to sniff with that wet nose being able to

detect which direction a faint smell is coming

from. The average human has a generous 5 mil-

lion scent detecting cells in their nose, but this

seems insignificant compared to the king of

scent hounds, the Bloodhound, which has a

magnificent 300 million scent detecting cells.

Sounds SuperiorAnother area where dog anatomy wins is their

sense of hearing. Whereas we may struggle to

hear a sound 20

feet away, a dog

can hear the

same noise over

80 feet distant.

Not only that

but where the

human ear

can’t detect

sounds above

20 kHz, the dog’s

ear easily hears up

to 60 kHz and a whole studio of sound that we

cannot.

A Tale of TailsWhilst not all dog breeds have tails, for those

that are equipped with this marvelous means of

canine communication, a wagging tail has to be

the most joyful part of the dog anatomy. An

average tail is comprised of 23 articulated

bones. But here’s the rub: Did you know that

people have a vestigial tail? Okay, it’s only pres-

ent for a few days, but the human fetus develops

a tail from days 31 – 35 of gestation – a throw-

back to our simian ancestry.

Life StoryAnd finally, one of the biggest differences

between dog anatomy and our own is the dog’s

shorter lifespan. The average human life

expectancy is 71 years, where for our canine

companions it’s just

10-13 years. Given

the effect that

dogs have on our

hearts and lives,

this is one area

where it’s a hol-

low victory to be

the superior

species.

HOLLY HUGO



TV Bachelor Prince Lorenzo Borghese Finds

True Love of a Different BreedAn Unexpected “Tail” of Wags to Riches

Animal Aid USA is an all-volunteer nonprofit

organization providing education, awareness

and resources to the public in an effort to

empower positive change for shelter animals.

Through monthly transports from high kill shel-

ters to qualified rescues across the U.S., to its

spay/neuter clinic providing free sterilization to

low income communities, Animal Aid USA

strives to improve the lives of homeless animals

nationwide. They also offer a play and musical

animal awareness program through their Animal

Aid Club. This program is ideal for schools and

teaches children the importance of adoption.

www.animalaidusa.org

Shelter Hope Pet Shop is a non-profit volun-

teer-based adoption center that showcases shel-

ter animals in need. Its mission is to support

local Los Angeles animal shelters, promote edu-

cation, and raise awareness of homeless animals

in the community. The Shelter Hope business

model is the first of its kind, dedicated to elim-

inating puppy mill pet shops in malls by offering

a friendly environment where the public can

interact with homeless animals in need of adop-

tion. www.shelterhopepetshop.org

t was the ninth season of The Bachelor

when Lorenzo Borghese thought he found

true love. But the hunky Italian businessman

called it quits and walked away, with little hope

of finding his soul-mate…until now.

Just over nine years later, with Hollywood in his

heart, Borghese found himself in what would be

the most important rose ceremony of his life–

right here in Los Angeles. Fifteen hopeful con-

testants begged for a chance to take home a

rose, and live happily ever after with this real-life

prince charming! But it was Titan who stole

Borghese’s heart, forever changing the course of

their lives. Watch the dramatic ceremony here:

http://tinyurl.com/BachelorForShelterHope.

Los Angeles is full of other four-legged beauties

just like Titan, longing for their chance to find

true love. “Adopt Don’t Shop,” states Kim Sill,

founder of Shelter Hope Pet Shop in Thousand

Oaks. “There are thousands of homeless ani-

mals looking for love, and they are relying on us

to adopt them.”

“All animals deserve to be loved,” states

Borghese, a longtime animal advocate and

founder of Animal Aid USA. “A dog is a perfect

companion, and a true testament to man’s best

friend.”

I

very year people make resolutions: they

are going to lose weight, quit smoking,

stop drinking, etc. Unfortunately, most of these

are abandoned after the first week. So I thought

it might be fun to write some dog resolutions.

The suggestions came from my interview with

my Labrador!

Resolution #1: I will become best friends with

the mailman or anyone delivering packages. I

will not chase his truck or jump up on him. But

geesh, I'm just trying to be friendly, not aggres-

sive.

Resolution #2: I will not bring you dead mice.

You have your trophies and I have mine, but

okay, I get it.

Resolution #3: If I get sick in the middle of the

night, I will try to make the toilet. If not, I will

try to hit the tile versus the carpeting.

Resolution #4. I will not eat my poop, the cat's

poop or another dog's poop. I also will not eat

the baby's diapers!

Resolution #5: I will stop watching you play

video games and do a few laps around the house

Hilarious Dog Resolutions for 2016

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to get more exercise.

Resolution #6: I will be less afraid of the vac-

uüm or other things that make loud noises. But

I'm not making ANY promises about the fire-

works on the Fourth of July.

Resolution #7: I will try to not talk to you (aka

bark at you) when you are on the phone.

Resolution #8: I won't nudge you at your desk

when you are busy working. But it really is all

about me isn't it?

Resolution #9: I will not freak out when you

leave the house, but I get bored and I miss you.

Maybe you could leave me with a to do list like

you do with the kids. Maybe I could help organ-

ize my toy bin (by the way, they are looking a lit-

tle ragged...is there a new toy in my future?

Resolution#10: I'll stop counter surfing if you

promise to sneak me some table scraps every

once in a while.

What I’m Not Changing:

• I will continue to fart and not feel bad about it.

Dad does it and he doesn't feel bad ... in fact

he still laughs!

• If you come home smelling like another dog,

I will get jealous. Don't cheat on me.

• I will continue to try to get what I want by

whining (a little) and giving you my best sad

eyes.

• If it lands on the floor, forget about the five

second rule... it's mine!

• I will not tug the stuffing out of your pillows

if you buy me a tug toy!

• I know I am spoiled and have a pretty cushy

life. I suppose I could learn to share if you

took in a foster dog.

• I won't wake you up every morning by jump-

ing up on the bed. But really, that alarm gets

annoying when you hit the snooze five times.

• I will not stop chasing the squirrels and rabbits.

They taunt me by thinking they are faster than

me.

• I will take my pills without spitting them back

up only if they are wrapped in peanut butter

or another yummy treat.

• I will chew up your New Year's resolution list

so you don't have to feel bad when you break

all your good intentions!

BARK BUSTERS HOME DOG TRAINING

Tiny Paws Rescuewww.tinypawsrescue.com

Tiny Paws and Chi Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization with foster homes in the Houstonand Spring, Texas area as well as Connecticut and is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused, abandoned and neglected small breed dogs. As with most rescue groups, our dogsare cared for in healthy, safe, loving foster home environments.

Tiny Paws and volunteer foster parents work very hard to be sure that their foster dog feels safe andloved while working on house training, crate training, socialization, etc. All of our dogs have beenspayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, heartworm tested, fecal tested, micro-chipped, on heartworm pre-ventative and have all other veterinary needs met before being posting as adoptable.

Bug is a four pound, nine-month-oldChihuahua. He came from a shelter inSacramento, California shelter and sadly hashydrocephalus, water on the brain which causesswelling. Tiny Paws Rescue raised funds to flyBug first class to Houston. He hasn't had anysymptoms and is doing wonderfully. He acts likea normal pup, but will need a home with no chil-dren and no large dogs. Preferably with a familywho is familiar with his condition.

ADOPTION


Bug &

Jesse!

Jesse, a three-year-old, petite four poundsweetheart wants a home where she can be alittle diva and held most of the time. Jesse andanother Chihuahua were rescued from anowner who wanted to give them away sincethey didn't want them anymore. Jesse loves towear pink and fuzzy sweaters. She would lovea home where she can burrow under covers,go for car rides and eat cooked chicken.

Meet Lee, a darling, five-month-oldCorgi/Chihuahua mix. This little boy was foundon a cold and rainy day in a ditch and brought toa kill shelter when he was only 4-6 weeks old.Tiny Paws rescued Lee on his first day at the shel-ter since he was so small and needed formula.Lee has blossomed to a stunning, happy andhealthy pup. He has a little knobbed tail andglowing blue eyes. He would love a home withanother dog companion. Lee loves his toys, walk-ing himself (carrying his leash in his mouth) andcuddling beside you.

Lee

MarleeMy name is Marlee and I am a stunning, 15pound girl who is full of energy. I was brought toTiny Paws by a person who claimed that hefound me. I was abused and was very timidaround people when first brought to Tiny Paws.I was so thin that one could wrap their handsaround my waist and I had open sores through-out my body. Volunteers initially thought that Ihad been attacked by another dog, but I actuallyhad a bad bacterial infection on my skin. I had tostay at one of the vet clinic for over a month fordaily hydrotherapy, medication, etc. and I am nowdoing better. I am about a year old and have theenergy of a puppy.


Peggy and Sue were rescued from a puppy milloutside of Austin. They were living outside inunbearable conditions. They are the sweetest,lovable red poodles. They are a bonded pair andneed to be adopted together. Sue is about fiveyears old and Peggy is about 9 years old. Peggyhas one small eye due to an injury in the past thatwas never treated and her other eye has acataract, so she can only see shadows. Tiny Pawsis raising funds for Peggy to get cataract surgeryso that she will be able to have full vision in thateye. She is heartworm positive and will be treat-ed. These girls are so gentle and everyone falls inlove with their beauty, inside and out.

Peggy & Sue


TAIL END

Valentine’s Day Pet Safety TipsFLOWERSAll lilies are fatal to cats. Roses can cause punc-

tures to the mouth and paws and possible

bowel obstruction if swallowed.

CHOCOLATEChocolate and cocoa are highly toxic to cats

and dogs. Bakers chocolate is the worst. Do

NOT feed them anything with chocolate.

CANDYSome candy and baked goods are made with a

sweetener call xylitol. This is toxic to pets and

can cause hypoglycemia.

DECORATIONSTape, ribbons, bows, balloons and wrapping

paper can become a choking hazard. Dispose

of them before your pet finds them.

COCKTAILSA small amount of alcohol can cause illness,

even coma or death. Keep cocktails away from

pets and wipe up any spills ASAP.

CANDLELIGHTCurious kittens can burn themselves by pawing

at lit candles. Never leave candles or a fire

unattended with pets.

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