tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338605922024-03-13T08:46:04.048-07:00CityDog BlogSmart, city-savvy and fun, CityDog brings the joys of life with our four-legged friends to dog lovers throughout the West -- Seattle, Portland, San Francisco -- and everywhere in between. Each issue overflows with informative, insightful and often humorous articles on topics from cool canine products and the latest doggie trends, to regional activities for people and their pooches. At the CityDog Blog, keep up with news regarding all things dog from the editors of CityDog Magazine!CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.comBlogger464125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-74633407979259902982011-02-21T12:44:00.000-08:002011-02-21T12:44:42.457-08:00Introducing CityDog 2.0!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QF0WFsgQMlw/TWLOPfh_kZI/AAAAAAAABmQ/BuVxLKHlv8w/s1600/CityDog2.0screenshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QF0WFsgQMlw/TWLOPfh_kZI/AAAAAAAABmQ/BuVxLKHlv8w/s320/CityDog2.0screenshot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am please to announce the launch of <a href="http://www.citydogmagazine.com/">CityDog 2.0</a>, the go-to site to find all you need to know about living in the city you love with the four-legged love of your life; a place to discover some doggone great getaways, seek advice on health and behavior, search for pet-related businesses and services by category and neighborhood, find local dog-centric events, meet fellow dog lovers and shop for unique products for pooches and people. We invite you to join our online community today by creating a profile for you and your pooch and please visit the site often. We will be adding new content continuously as well as new cities!<br />
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With that said, we are also moving the CityDog Blog to our new site. Here is the <a href="http://www.citydogmagazine.com/blog/">link</a> to the new blog, which we hope you will bookmark and continue to follow! <br />
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Woof! <a href="http://www.citydogmagazine.com/">CityDog Magazine</a>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-60088882726296511632011-01-20T11:48:00.000-08:002011-01-20T11:48:03.347-08:00<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g9Hri5yT28Y" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-77707582330106565352011-01-19T10:08:00.000-08:002011-01-19T10:08:16.203-08:00Seattle's own The Dog Talk Show celebrates its 100th episode<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TTcnjSkucTI/AAAAAAAABlw/1_ifLzMMaY0/s1600/DTS_Logo_1_1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TTcnjSkucTI/AAAAAAAABlw/1_ifLzMMaY0/s320/DTS_Logo_1_1_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
When: Saturday, January 22, 6:00 PM -8:30 PM <br />
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Where: Fido-N-Scratch, 2809 Mt. Rainier Drive South, Seattle, WA 98144<br />
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<i>"I am thrilled to be celebrating my 100th Episode of The Dog Talk Show and I really hope you can come and join me in the festivities!"</i> - Julie Forbes, Host and Creator of The Dog Talk Show<br />
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You could win one of these fabulous prizes by just walking through the door:<br />
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~One night free* at<a href="http://dogtalkshow.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b11b6c695392507160ae2f048&id=4d99da0652&e=a55377c972"> Rainier Cozy Cabins</a> - Pet Friendly! <br />
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~One year subscription to <a href="http://dogtalkshow.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b11b6c695392507160ae2f048&id=4fe0ce95d7&e=a55377c972">CityDog Magazine!</a> <br />
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~One year membership to <a href="http://dogtalkshow.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b11b6c695392507160ae2f048&id=ea02b90c69&e=a55377c972">Wolf Haven International!</a> <br />
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~Signed copy of <a href="http://dogtalkshow.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b11b6c695392507160ae2f048&id=62c7269f49&e=a55377c972">Winery Dogs of Washington!</a><a href="http://dogtalkshow.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b11b6c695392507160ae2f048&id=5862e96785&e=a55377c972"> </a>(available in Feb/March)<br />
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~Everybody who comes will receive a $200 off coupon for <a href="http://dogtalkshow.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b11b6c695392507160ae2f048&id=59149eb8f1&e=a55377c972">Invisible Fence NW solutions!</a><br />
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Due to the large expected turnout, please keep your dogs on a six foot leash (no retractables). If you are not sure your dog will be comfortable in a large crowd, please leave your pooch comfortably at home and we'll be sure to send you home with lots of goodies to share when you return!<br />
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The Dog Talk Show airs live on Wednesdays from 2-3pm on KKNW 1150 AM and streaming at <a href="http://www.1150kknw.com/">www.1150kknw.com</a>. The Dog Talk Show is also available as a free podcast on iTunes, and all shows are archived at: <a href="http://www.dogtalkshow.com/">www.dogtalkshow.com</a>.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-80048194593735279252011-01-18T16:57:00.000-08:002011-01-18T16:57:52.698-08:00Prevention of Animal Cruelty Bill IntroducedSave Washington Pets (also known as Washington Alliance for Humane Legislation) is taking a lead role in advocating for passage of a bill that will strengthen our state's primary animal cruelty law, Chapter 16.52 RCW. We are pleased that this bill, <strong>SB 5065/</strong><strong>HB 1147</strong>, is prime sponsored by <strong>Senator Mike Carrell</strong> (District 28) and <strong>Representative Mary Helen Roberts</strong> (District 21). <br />
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The bill eliminates gaps and weaknesses in the law that have made it easy for someone convicted of animal cruelty to be a repeat offender. <strong>We encourage you to support this bill's passage. Please see a detailed summary of the bill <a href="http://savewashingtonpets.org/crueltybill.aspx">here</a>.</strong>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-57006956724087760832011-01-18T16:50:00.000-08:002011-01-18T16:50:25.863-08:00Spay/Neuter Assistance Bills are Now in the Washington State Legislature!<strong>On Monday, January 17, 2011, two companion animal spay/neuter assistance bills were introduced in the Washington State Legislature: Senate Bill 5151 and House Bill 1226.</strong> If passed, these bills will provide for up to 65,000 additional spay/neuter surgeries for cats and dogs in Washington through a network of private, nonprofit, and public spay/neuter clinics around the state. A small fee on dog and cat food (paid by companies that register pet food for sale in Washington) would fund the surgeries. Spay/neuter surgery would be made available to pets belonging to low-income residents, and to feral or free-roaming cats. Spay/neuter surgery is one of the most effective ways to prevent companion animal homelessness.<br />
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The benefits of these bills are humanitarian, of course, but they're much more. The bills would help<strong> reduce the tremendous burdens and costs</strong> incurred by local animal care and control agencies and animal shelters that are handling complaints, picking up stray animals, and impounding and sheltering tens of thousands of homeless animals each year. In addition, the bills can be expected to <strong>help reduce the risk</strong> of dog bite incidents by providing greater access to affordable and accessible spay/neuter surgery for dogs that otherwise are unlikely to be altered. (Studies have shown that <em>altered</em> dogs as a group are much less likely to cause serious bite injuries than <em>unaltered</em> dogs).<br />
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<b>What can you do to help?</b><br />
<strong>Copies of <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j9sl84cab&et=1104259051292&s=2076&e=001O9cxGsL__KL1eRjSze_sohEK7vRJc4TqrTSq-3dcIBGtW7maU6WWQ7cjOq-7D7ZIB2zM4wCgy6b5jzOMQ0mV5bRChJCS6zmqE21DcKuF7VNgeRw7V6ootUCVvdPe-pt9ezCjosZnJ08sBuAytZZXFo5Fo2-0eyE06SYrjVTAj5M8lCfvjIpWINLpJHrKU6hLMxaF9EsHqC0=" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">SB 5151</a>, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j9sl84cab&et=1104259051292&s=2076&e=001O9cxGsL__KIwITAquzPN9odysuPYRkhqk8_lb-Rx4azbvaMJ4FBBiek_0hD0aeNcQMm_iX3xoiUjy-v7CvsBrFUrtO9mX-KaKCqQAkcqRrQxWXQK7BV60CQVaqZtF8-uG2ZmTVK99zCgAFrMvwfwm5MXyjdUtnYP97JSlDtiNXhUA5seiC4-sT37DDJPJnmLsTldc9DS7sA=" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">HB 1226</a>, and a <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j9sl84cab&et=1104259051292&s=2076&e=001O9cxGsL__KIAwEVAme1VrnKdBo5SXg12SyLPOtVM3x695KCx1AC_GvUYdmbGBfnBZKdKbB6GC8QuRRqJWVX9f9ZpPDxeOZdfRl8TqyRPMeR0HELiL7SRRkklh0mJ955OQ95lis9j-rWPkDdYbCcpU0-Il93kD1HFinSJThUQ44-AgSc7YO6baQp_CFpSCj68q9wshXtn6k0=" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">spay/neuter bill flyer</a> are available to download for your use.</strong> Please download the flyer and post it in your local coffee shops, break room at work, and anywhere else you think would be appropriate.<br />
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This spay/neuter legislation is endorsed by the Washington State Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies; the Humane Society of the United States; the ASPCA; the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association; over 75 local humane societies, animal rescue groups, and other animal welfare organizations; individual veterinarians; and thousands of individuals throughout Washington who care for companion animals.<br />
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For more information go to <a href="http://www.savewashingtonpets.org/">www.savewashingtonpets.org</a>.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-691795958723551412011-01-04T13:32:00.000-08:002011-01-04T13:32:53.233-08:00New Year’s resolutions for your best four-legged friendMake 2011 a better year for pets and people by taking to heart a New Year’s resolution for your best four-legged friend. <a href="http://www.oregonhumane.org/">The Oregon Humane Society</a> encourages everyone to adopt one (or more) of these Top Ten Resolutions to improve the lives of pets, people and homeless animals. <br />
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Repeat after us: In 2011, I resolve to show my love for my four-legged companion. <br />
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<ol><li>Get a microchip ID for my pets to go along with their ID tags </li>
<li>Get exercise by walking my dog every day </li>
<li>Play with my cat every day </li>
<li>Remember to keep my pet fit and trim and refrain from using food as love </li>
<li>Pack a disaster preparedness “go pack” for my pet, just in case (with leash/food/medication and other necessities) </li>
<li>Teach humane treatment of animals to my children (you can even encourage their school to invite the OHS education team to make a classroom presentation) </li>
<li>Schedule my pet’s annual veterinarian appointment </li>
<li>Volunteer my time and talents at a local animal shelter to help homeless pets </li>
<li>Encourage friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances to have their pets spayed or neutered </li>
<li>Give the gift of compassion with a monetary donation to my local animal shelter</li>
</ol>And one last resolution...<a href="http://www.citydogmagazine.com/html/subscribelanding.html?AccountID=CDM&Campaign_no=3&Effort_no=4&Offer_no=1">subscribe to CityDog Magazine</a> to discover where to go and what to do with my four-legged friend in 2011! Woof!CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-58289345977902601332011-01-04T12:05:00.000-08:002011-01-04T12:06:08.999-08:00Pets are great for your health! Start your New Year off right with a furry companion from the Seattle Humane Society<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TSN8V1wtipI/AAAAAAAABls/yc-q-l_Rn6w/s1600/HSUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TSN8V1wtipI/AAAAAAAABls/yc-q-l_Rn6w/s320/HSUS.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />
Pet owners everywhere agree that pets come with perks, and numerous studies confirm the health benefits of their unconditional love, wagging tails, and calming purrs. Just ask Terry and Dave Cockrill who adopted Lucy, a 5-year-old Beagle mix, from the <a href="http://www.seattlehumane.org/">Seattle Humane Society</a>. "Since adopting Lucy (and our other dog, Sammie), we've lost 80 pounds! We all go for long daily walks. It's been a real 'win win' for all of us," say the Cockrills. <br />
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Start your New Year off right and find the perfect furry exercise companion for your lifestyle at the Seattle Humane Society in Bellevue. Visit SHS <a href="http://www.seattlehumane.org%20/">online</a> to see the Cockrills' before and after photos! <br />
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<b style="color: #0c343d;">A Few Ways Pets are Great for Your Health: </b><br />
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<b style="color: #0c343d;">Pets Can Help Build Immunity</b><br />
Contrary to popular belief, pets can help prevent allergies in children, doctors say. When children grow up around animals, they are less likely to develop allergies, asthma or eczema because they build stronger immune systems. <br />
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<b style="color: #0c343d;">Furry Stress Relief</b><br />
Pets are great listeners and can be a source of solace for pet owners, helping to alleviate negative emotions like anger and grief. Pets also require a routine and help to organize a person's day, which can heavily reduce stress. <br />
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<b style="color: #0c343d;">Healthier Lifestyle</b><br />
Apart from having an organized, stress-reduced day, pet owners also get a moderate amount of exercise. Walking your dog twice a day helps you, and your dog, stay active and healthy. Playing indoors with your cat can help you work up a sweat, too! <br />
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<b style="color: #0c343d;">Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure</b><br />
People with pets tend to have lower cholesterol. Also, interacting with pets is proven to reduce blood pressure. <br />
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<b style="color: #0c343d;">Make Pet Care a Family Affair</b><br />
Pets can actually bring families closer and help them to achieve healthier lifestyles together! Sharing in the care and responsibility of pet ownership can be fun and rewarding when the whole family chips in. Spend your quality family time playing with and exercising your pet together - a walk in the park is great for everyone's health!CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-37611497382987517512011-01-03T11:30:00.000-08:002011-01-03T11:30:45.905-08:00When the President Calls About the Vick Dogs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TSIjsVtgCjI/AAAAAAAABlo/l8CbG5tgDyI/s1600/vick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TSIjsVtgCjI/AAAAAAAABlo/l8CbG5tgDyI/s1600/vick.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://www.bestfriends.org/">Best Friends Animal Society,</a> which took in 22 of the dogs rescued from quarterback Michael Vick’s dog-fighting operation in 2008, has published a blog responding to the news that President Obama called the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles to congratulate him on giving Michael Vick a second chance. <br />
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Francis Battista, co-founder of Best Friends, wrote the blog on the Best Friends Animal Society web site, a tongue-in-cheek piece about what it would be like if the President were to call Best Friends and other organizations for their hard work in giving the rescued dogs a new lease on life. It's a great read!<br />
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To read the full blog, visit the <a href="http://blogs.bestfriends.org/index.php/2010/12/29/when-the-president-calls-about-the-vick-dogs/">Best Friends Blog</a>.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-30638397023633041072011-01-03T11:08:00.000-08:002011-01-03T11:09:33.289-08:00The Oregon Humane Society is looking to honor pets and people who are heroes to animals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TSIedP995sI/AAAAAAAABlk/VSR1wYa-65I/s1600/simon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TSIedP995sI/AAAAAAAABlk/VSR1wYa-65I/s320/simon.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br />
Do you know of an animal who has changed someone's life for the better -- allowing them to go places, do things, or just enjoy life like they never could before? Likewise, perhaps you know a person who has helped animals in a unique way -- through rescuing dogs, sheltering cats, or providing other valuable services that had a positive impact on their lives. <br />
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<a href="http://www.oregonhumane.org/">The Oregon Humane Society</a> is now accepting nominations for its OHS Heroes Luncheon presenting the Diamond Collar Hero Awards. The awards will honor animals who have acted to save a human or animal life in peril, performed services within the community with undying loyalty, or overcome incredible odds in order to survive. Winners can also be humans who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals, exhibiting courage and compassion in the pursuit of animals’ well being. <br />
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Past winners have include service dogs who helped disaster survivors, dogs who saved the lives of people and other animals, and individuals who have selflessly donated their time and energy to improve the welfare of animals in need (Pictured above: Simon, who awakened his sleeping owner and helped her escape from a burning building). <br />
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Award nominations are open to all two-and four-legged heroes and can be submitted until January 21, 2011. Nominations can be delivered to OHS or submitted <a href="http://www.oregonhumane.org/news/stories/Heroes.asp">online</a>. All nomination forms should be returned to: Oregon Humane Society, Diamond Collar Committee, PO Box 11364, Portland, OR 97211, and postmarked by January 18 to assure arrival by January 21.<br />
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The winners will be notified in early February 2011 and will accept their awards at the OHS Heroes Luncheon to be held Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland.<br />
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<b style="color: #0c343d;">About the event </b><br />
The Diamond Collar Awards are a chance to celebrate the heroic stories that exemplify how important pets are in our lives and an opportunity to support the mission of the Oregon Humane Society. The OHS Heroes Luncheon presenting the Diamond Collar Awards will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205. Tickets are $55 a person.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-30543965806153630312010-12-17T12:34:00.000-08:002010-12-17T12:34:26.836-08:00Rescued Oregon Dogs Still Looking for Homes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TQvFUF5laFI/AAAAAAAABlM/d3rhPzqOsPA/s1600/Doger_ohs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TQvFUF5laFI/AAAAAAAABlM/d3rhPzqOsPA/s1600/Doger_ohs.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Oregon Humane Society experienced a record-breaking number of visitors yesterday but is still looking for homes for more than a dozen of the dogs rescued from a breeder in Medford last Saturday. </div><br />
Of the 41 dogs relinquished by the breeder, 14 remain available for adoption today at OHS; another three dogs are in medical care and will be offered for adoption when they are healthy enough for a new home. <br />
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Dogs available include Dodger (pictured above) a five-year-old pomeranian. Other dogs from the rescue still available include shiba inus, shih tzus, West Highland terriers, a Brussels Griffon mix, a pug/Chihuahua mix, and a miniature poodle. An up-to-date list of available dogs, with pictures, can be seen <a href="http://www.oregonhumane.org/adopt/rescued_pets.asp">here</a> at the OHS website. <br />
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Nearly 1,000 people visited OHS yesterday, more than twice the normal number of visitors, with a crowd gathering early in the morning to get in line to see the rescued dogs.<br />
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Eloise, a seven-year-old West Highland terrier, became the first dog to be adopted. <br />
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If you can't adopt, you can still help. OHS is seeking financial donations and donations of dog food to help care for the rescued dogs and other animals at the shelter. Monetary donations can be made on the OHS website at <a href="http://www.oregonhumane.org/">www.oregonhumane.org</a>; food donations can be dropped off at OHS, which is located at 1067 NE Columbia Blvd. in Portland.<br />
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To tell you the truth, I wasn't sure what to think about the company's claim of being "The Best Solution for Dog Anxiety," but as last night's crazy storm rolled in with thunder, lightening and wind (if you live in Seattle then you know what I'm talking about), I thought it had to be worth a try.<br />
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My boxer Scout has always been afraid of thunder...fireworks too. She starts shaking, panting and pacing... it's terrible. So last night, as soon as the thunder and lightening started up (and with it, the shaking and panting), I put the <a href="http://www.thundershirt.com/">Thundershirt</a> on her and within five minutes she was calm. Seriously.<br />
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Apparently, gentle, constant pressure has a calming effect on most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited and the Thundershirt does just that -- the shirt's stretchy material and Velcro fasteners provide a snug, but comfortable fit, creating slight pressure to the dog's torso. <br />
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In addition to noise anxiety, the Thundershirt works for separation anxiety, travel anxiety (which Ziggy has, so I'll be buying one for him), crate training, problem barking (um, again...Ziggy), and leash pulling.<br />
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So, thank you Thundershirt! A less anxious Scout and a less anxious Ziggy, means a less anxious CityDog editor!CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-40562228683778998252010-12-07T10:23:00.000-08:002010-12-07T10:23:28.759-08:00Seattle Area Pet Stores Take The Humane Society of the United States’ ‘Puppy Friendly’ PledgeThanks to the efforts of <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/about/state/volunteer-profiles/pam_sordyl.html">local advocates</a>, over 60 Seattle area pet stores have recently signed The Humane Society of the United States' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, and instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a reputable dog breeder. We applaud these retailers because their actions prove it is not necessary to support the cruel puppy mill trade to operate a successful pet-related business. <br />
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"These stores have set a positive example of corporate responsibility for other businesses to follow," said Dan Paul, Washington state director for The HSUS. "Pet stores that profit from the cruel puppy mill industry need to step up and do the right thing by stopping their puppy sales. I am thrilled to have wonderful local advocates working in our area to increase the public's awareness of puppy mills." <br />
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Store owners and managers who sign The HSUS' pledge receive a placard proclaiming, <b>"We love puppies; that's why we don't sell them,"</b> to display in the store, as well as materials about adopting a dog or finding a responsible breeder. The HSUS encourages shoppers to purchase pet supplies at stores displaying the puppy-friendly sign. <br />
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The independent retailers in the Seattle area that have recently signed the puppy friendly pledge to not sell puppies are: <br />
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Mud Bay – (all locations) <br />
The Pet Stops Here (Bellevue) <br />
Walker's Healthy Pet (all locations) <br />
Next to Nature (all locations) <br />
Smiley Dog (Edmonds) <br />
Simply Paws (Federal Way locations) <br />
The Pet Market @ Dash Point (Federal Way) <br />
Pet Country (Kent) <br />
Denny's Pet World (Kirkland) <br />
Dooley's Dog House (Kirkland) <br />
Heads to Tails Grooming Spa (Kirkland) <br />
All The Best Pet Care (all locations) <br />
Dog Daze Natural Pet Market (Puyallup) <br />
Eastside Dog (Redmond) <br />
Paws Café (Redmond) <br />
Pet Pros (Renton) <br />
A Dog's Dream (Seattle) <br />
Animal Talk (Seattle) <br />
Crown Hill Pet Supply (Seattle) <br />
Fido-N-Scratch (Seattle) <br />
Great Dog Daycare & Shoppe (Seattle) <br />
Mes Amis (Seattle) <br />
Pet Elements (West Seattle) <br />
Petapoluza Pet Supply (Seattle) <br />
PJ's Paws and Claws (Seattle) <br />
Wally Pets (Seattle) <br />
Zak and Zoe (Seattle) <br />
Lucky Dog Outfitters (Tacoma) <br />
Purdelight's Grooming and Pet Boutique (Tacoma) <br />
Wag Pet Market (Tacoma) <br />
Beastie Boutique (Vancouver) <br />
Natural Pet NW (Vancouver) <br />
The Whole Pet Shop (Woodinville)<br />
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<b>Facts about puppy mills:</b><ul><li>Approximately one-third of the nation's 9,000 independent pet stores sell puppies. </li>
<li>The HSUS estimates that 2 million to 4 million puppy mill puppies are sold each year in the United States. </li>
<li>Documented puppy mill conditions include over-breeding, inbreeding, minimal veterinary care, poor food and shelter, crowded cages and lack of socialization. </li>
<li>Dogs kept for breeding in puppy mills suffer for years in continual confinement. They are bred as often as possible and then destroyed or discarded once they can no longer produce puppies. </li>
<li>Pet stores and online sellers often use attractive Web sites to hide the truth and to dupe consumers into thinking that they are dealing with a small, reputable breeder. </li>
<li>Reputable breeders never sell puppies over the Internet or through a pet store and will insist on meeting the family who will be purchasing the dog. </li>
<li>Puppy mills contribute to the pet overpopulation problem, which results in millions of unwanted dogs euthanized at shelters every year. </li>
<li>Over the past three years, 16 states have passed laws to crack down on puppy mills. </li>
</ul>To learn more about puppy mills, visit <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/puppymills">humanesociety.org/puppymills</a>.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-69164790244680682152010-12-07T10:11:00.000-08:002010-12-07T10:11:43.409-08:00Canine Christmas Adoption EventDon’t miss the upcoming Canine Christmas adoption event hosted by Pawsitive Alliance. Meet hundreds of great dogs and puppies from across Washington in one location. Come meet the dogs Sunday, December 12th, noon until 3 pm at <a href="http://aocb.com/contact.htm">Academy of Canine Behavior</a> in Bothell, WA. Over 97 families found their new best friends at last year’s Canine Christmas event! <br />
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The Academy of Canine Behavior is located at 4705 240th St. SE, Bothell, WA 98021. Directions can be found at <a href="http://www.aocb.com/contact">http://www.aocb.com/contact</a>.<br />
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Experienced shelter staff, volunteers and trainers will be on hand to help you find the right animal for your family. The trainers will be available to answer your questions about any dog you are thinking of adopting. Shelter staff has evaluated each dog’s behavior and temperament. Adoption fees range from $150.00 to $250.00.<br />
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<b>Participating organizations bringing animals to adopt include:</b><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WA193.html">Barks R Us</a> <a href="http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WA193.html"></a></li>
<li><a href="http://dogsdeservebetterwa.org/">Dogs Deserve Better</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA134.html">Everett Animal Services and ARF</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA370.html">Grant County Animal Outreach</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA370.html">King County Animal Care and Control</a> <a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA370.html"></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.homewardpet.org/">Homeward Pet Adoption Center</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA78.html">Humane Society at Happy Paws Farm</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA429.html">Love A Mutt Pet Rescue</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/regionalAnimalServices.aspx">Regional Animal Services</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA175.html">Yakima Valley Pet Rescue</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.wenatcheehumane.org/">Wenatchee Valley Humane Society</a> </li>
</ul><b>*NEW* Food Drive - The Animals Need Your Help</b> <br />
Times are tough, especially for the shelters and rescues relying on donations. In conjunction with the adoption event, Pawstivie Alliance will also be holding a food drive and the food will be distributed to the shelters and rescues attending this great event.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-1214564777176488532010-11-09T10:31:00.000-08:002010-11-09T10:31:24.521-08:00Happy Howlidays Movie Event -- Woof!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TNmSuLUctII/AAAAAAAABlE/JGjAF-JKUAw/s1600/Happy+Howlidays+Movie+Event.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TNmSuLUctII/AAAAAAAABlE/JGjAF-JKUAw/s320/Happy+Howlidays+Movie+Event.gif" width="240" /></a></div><br />
The <a href="http://www.duganfoundation.org/">Dugan Foundation</a> is hosting a Happy Howlidays movie event, this Sunday, November 14 at <a href="http://www.grandcinema.com/">Grand Cinema</a> at 606 Fawcett Avenue in Tacoma, Wash. The doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the show starts at 10 a.m. featuring the classics: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas.<br />
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The event will also feature a bake sale, calendar and note card sales and an opportunity to meet some of the animals this pet food drive is benefiting. Admission is free with a cat or dog food donation, or a cash donation of any amount. Woof!CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-79806854340218579832010-11-09T10:18:00.000-08:002010-11-09T10:18:47.113-08:00Medical Team Set for Record Number of Cat Surgeries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TNmP0QxnMaI/AAAAAAAABlA/kWD5w2UzGuc/s1600/OHS+Vets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TNmP0QxnMaI/AAAAAAAABlA/kWD5w2UzGuc/s1600/OHS+Vets.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
The Oregon Humane Society will be spearheading efforts this Wednesday to spay and neuter a record number of cats in the Portland metro area -- all at no charge to cat owners. <br />
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The medical team at OHS has scheduled 200 cat surgeries this Wednesday as part of the Elect to Spay event offered to low-income cat owners. Medical teams at five other animal organizations across the region will perform an additional 200 alters, bringing to 400 the number of cats to be spayed and neutered this week. "With the elections over, it's time for everyone to vote for improving animal welfare by spaying and neutering their cats," said Dr. Kris Otteman, OHS Director of Shelter Medicine. <br />
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Dr. Otteman will be leading a 40-person team at OHS that will welcome their first patient to the operating table at 8:00 am. The 200 cat alters will be about four times the number of surgeries (of all types) performed during the average day at the OHS Holman Medical Center. <br />
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The offer of a free cat spay or neuter has proved popular with the public, as all 400 slots for the Elect to Spay event filled up rapidly. But low-income cat owners can still take advantage of $10 cat alters the rest of the year through the Spay & Save program sponsored by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland. The Spay & Save program seeks to alter 10,000 cats every year for five years in an attempt to significantly reduce cat overpopulation in the Portland area. <br />
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For more information about Spay & Save, including information on qualifying income levels, visit <a href="http://www.spaysave.org/">www.spaysave.org</a> or call (503) 802-6755. <br />
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The groups participating in this week's Elect To Spay event are: Cat Adoption Team, Feral Cat Coalition, Humane Society of SW Washington, Multnomah County Animal Services, Oregon Humane Society and Washington County Animal Services.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-43295469103602429732010-11-05T13:41:00.000-07:002010-11-05T13:41:10.571-07:00Barksgiving at Dining Dog CafeTreat your best friend to a very special Barksgiving meal to celebrate all things dog, Sunday, November 14 at the Dining Dog Cafe in Edmonds, Wash. The menu is entirely for the dogs and includes a pumpkin daiquiri (non-alcoholic, of course), cheesy hot dog bites as a "puppetizer," turkey loaf as the entree, and pumpkin carob cupcakes for dessert. Yum-mie! <br />
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The cost is $20 per lucky dog, with event proceeds going to help fund Kirkland, Wash.'s first dog park (always a good cause!). To make reservations, download a form at <a href="http://www.kdog.org/">www.kdog.org</a> or email <a href="mailto:barksgiving@gmail.com">barksgiving@gmail.com</a>. Space is limited!<br />
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Woof!<br />
<a href="http://www.citydogmagazine.com/">CityDog Magazine</a>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-84599379586433338832010-10-29T12:03:00.000-07:002010-10-29T12:03:08.308-07:00Get Your Cat or Kitten ‘Fixed’ for Free<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TMsZVKm_saI/AAAAAAAABk8/MyWJva_7d7g/s1600/freespayneuter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TMsZVKm_saI/AAAAAAAABk8/MyWJva_7d7g/s1600/freespayneuter.jpg" /></a></div><br />
This November Elect to Spay your Demo’cat’ or Re’purrblican! To prevent unwanted litters of kittens from being born this coming spring, ASAP, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, is offering FREE spay/neuter surgeries this November in six locations around the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Caretakers of stray or feral cats can take advantage of this offer as well.<br />
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Qualified cat owners can have their fertile cats or kittens spayed or neutered for free between November 8 and 12, or schedule a spay/neuter surgery for only $10 any other time. Surgeries are performed by licensed veterinarians and subsidized through charitable donations. Up to 400 free feline spay/neuter surgery spots will be available the week of November 8 – 12.<br />
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“Add this ‘To-Do’ to your list along with voting”, says Joyce Briggs, President of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs, and volunteer with ASAP Spay & Save Program. “The winter solstice in mid-December prompts cats to go into season, and many are pregnant by January. Preventing those kittens is the reason for this extraordinary offer. With 20,000 cats entering our area shelters annually, we need to focus on finding good homes for them, without a flood of kittens this Spring. There are not enough homes for all of them.”<br />
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How to Qualify: For a cat owner to qualify, they must receive government assistance such as Medicaid, WIC, food stamps, SSI, Section 8 public housing, AFDC, or TANF, and live in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, or Clark County. Those feeding unowned feral/stray cats need not meet income requirements.<br />
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<b>Where:</b> Services are being provided at the following locations, by license veterinarians and caring surgical teams. Transportation may be available for those unable to take advantage of this offer due to travel issues.<br />
<ul><li><b>Cat Adoption Team – Sherwood </b></li>
<li><b>Oregon Humane Society – NE Portland</b></li>
<li><b>Washington County Animal Services – Hillsboro </b></li>
<li><b>Multnomah County Animal Services – Troutdale</b></li>
<li><b>Humane Society of SW Washington – Vancouver</b></li>
<li><b>Feral Cat Coalition – for strays or feral cats</b></li>
</ul><b>How:</b> Starting Monday, November 1, call: 503-802-6755 for a cat you own; or 503-797-2606 for feral cats. If you call prior to November 1, you can either schedule a appointment for $10 or you will be asked to call back on November 1. Free spay/neuter appointments will scheduled for November 8 through 12 only. <br />
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The free spay/neuter surgeries are being offered through the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland’s Spay & Save program thanks to generous donations. This vital program is funded through private donations as well as grant monies. Special thanks to PetSmart Charities <a href="http://www.petsmartcharities.org/">http://www.petsmartcharities.org</a> for their grant support. See <a href="http://www.spaysave.org/">www.spaysave.org</a> for details on qualifying, addresses of surgery locations and more.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-19847492596244411112010-10-22T11:18:00.000-07:002010-10-22T11:18:45.276-07:00Pets on Wheels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TMHS-UQjReI/AAAAAAAABk4/nliQNd-bQBk/s1600/wheelchair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TMHS-UQjReI/AAAAAAAABk4/nliQNd-bQBk/s400/wheelchair.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Some injures can lead to paralysis and drive our pets to a dead-end. Fortunately, there are now options for pets that can make their lives go on wheels again. Literally. <br />
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For animals that have lost use of their legs because of paralysis or a disease, wheelchair devices are now available that can restore lost motion. <br />
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"A wide variety of devices are now on the market to help companion animals move around, and they work very much like a wheelchair," said Dr. Alice Blue-McLendon, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. <br />
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Blue-McLendon says a veterinarian can take measurements of the animal's body to be fitted for the wheelchair devices, which are custom-made for that particular pet. The veterinarian can then contact one of several companies that make the wheelchairs, which usually consist of a harness-like device with straps and wheels. There are also several reliable companies on the internet that will work directly with the clients to make a custom wheelchair. <br />
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Dogs are the most frequent users of the devices, but they can also be made for cats, ferrets, goats, rabbits and other pets. Costs usually range from $200 to $400, depending on the size of the pet. <br />
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Blue-McLendon says that several medical conditions can cause a pet to need a wheelchair device. One is hind limb paralysis which can be due to injury, such as being struck by a car or a vertebral disk disease. Another cause is a degenerative condition in which the muscle or bone of the animal's leg cannot function properly, causing the animal to drag its legs or not move at all. <br />
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Once the device is fitted to the pet it usually takes several days for the animal to get accustomed to the wheelchair, Blue-McLendon explains. "But animals are quick to adapt, and after a few days, they usually can get around very well with these devices," she notes. She stresses that it takes a commitment from the pet owner before considering whether to purchase a wheelchair for a pet. <br />
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"It takes extra time on the owner's part to take off the device at night because the animals must sleep without them," Blue-McLendon says. "And many times if the animal is paralyzed it still needs assistance several times a day with urination. Also, since the animal can only use its front legs to get around it tends to get tired more quickly. So the owner needs to be aware of this, especially if taking the animal out for a long walk or other exercise." <br />
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Blue-McLendon adds that once the animal is accustomed to the wheelchair, it can lead a relatively normal life. <br />
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"These wheelchair-type devices have become quite popular in the last 20 years or so," she says. <br />
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"They give your pet an option that it might not have had otherwise -- that of regaining much of the mobility it once had. If the owner is willing to make the commitment, they can be wonderful aids for disabled pets."<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">This article is provided courtesy of <span><a href="http://tamunews.tamu.edu/category/news/pet-talk/">Pet Talk</a>, a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Photo provided courtesy of <a href="http://www.eddieswheels.com/index.html">Eddie's Wheels</a>. </span></div>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-81923011319300123262010-10-20T12:52:00.000-07:002010-10-20T13:03:05.516-07:00Tricks, treats and cute costumes!!!<div style="margin: 0px;">Don't forget the furry ghouls and goblins this Halloween...they want to be part of the fun too! Whatever their (well, really <i>your</i>) preference, there are hundreds of costumes to choose from, so how to decide? Try to find a costume that fits his personality. If your dog was a human, would he be athletic? Goofy? Nerdy? Or how about a superhero?? Here are some ideas to get you thinking.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Maybe he's got a bit of a naughty streak?</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40zQ4e6dHbY/TLYeVBt2UzI/AAAAAAAAG5U/r7io8PFqRrU/s1600/Picture+6.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527638939230688050" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40zQ4e6dHbY/TLYeVBt2UzI/AAAAAAAAG5U/r7io8PFqRrU/s200/Picture+6.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Or perhaps she's been told she resembles a bug?</div><div style="margin: 0px;">"What?"</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40zQ4e6dHbY/TLYeuIEEDnI/AAAAAAAAG5c/BaHyVLVxEIk/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527639370431204978" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40zQ4e6dHbY/TLYeuIEEDnI/AAAAAAAAG5c/BaHyVLVxEIk/s200/Picture+7.png" style="cursor: move; display: block; height: 167px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: right; width: 200px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Or maybe your dog likes to eat everything in sight!</div><div style="margin: 0px;">"Oink Oink"</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLYwFCWO97I/AAAAAAAABjo/AtBD6uuTvFA/s1600/media.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLYwFCWO97I/AAAAAAAABjo/AtBD6uuTvFA/s1600/media.jpeg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><i><b>(Check out <a href="http://doggievogue.com/">Doggie Vogue</a> for the devil dog, caterpillar and pig costumes!)</b></i></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Is your dog your biggest fan?</div><div style="margin: 0px;">"Yaaaaaay HUMANS!"</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Or is he always ready to save those from distress?</div><div style="margin: 0px;">"It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superdog!"</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Or is she - hmm...ok, there's really no explanation for this one,</div><div style="margin: 0px;">we just thought it was cute!</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Maybe your dog's best friend is a kitty cat? </div><div style="margin: 0px;">(Shhh, we won't tell anyone.)</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Or does she love to make you laugh and entertain a crowd?</div><div style="margin: 0px;">"For my next trick, I'm going to chase my tail!"</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Or is he a bit of a trouble maker lately?</div><div style="margin: 0px;">"Back in the dog house again?!?"</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Maybe he's really a rock star? </div><div style="margin: 0px;">"Nah, I'm just a hound dog."</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Or a cape crusader, with a dark side.</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">"I am Batdog."</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Or perhaps he's a bit of a dreamer...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">"Triple crown, here I come!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">And again, this one was just too cute. </div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Who doesn't love a Smurf dog?</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><i><b>(Elvis, Batman, Horse Racer and Smurf costumes are all available at </b></i><a href="http://costumecraze.com/"><i><b>Costume Craze.</b></i></a><i><b>)</b></i></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
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</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;">We hope these creative and fun costumes gave you a few ideas to work with, but if you're not one for dressing up your dog, then we hope you got a few laughs. Whatever you decide to do this Halloween, just be sure to have fun, stay safe and as always, spoil your pup with lots of love. Oh and a few treats too!</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;">For where to wear these cute costumes, check out the <a href="http://www.citydogmagazine.com/html/events.html">CityDog Social Calendar</a> and/or tune in today at 2 p.m. to <a href="http://www.thedogtalkshow.com/">The Dog Talk Show</a>. We'll be discussing fun Howloween events taking place this weekend and next.</div>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-73235150663181496622010-10-19T11:17:00.000-07:002010-10-20T12:52:02.321-07:00Portland tops the list for best places to live with pets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TL3g_emRU7I/AAAAAAAABkg/I3ck0vnWW1M/s1600/petfriendlycities.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TL3g_emRU7I/AAAAAAAABkg/I3ck0vnWW1M/s400/petfriendlycities.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538497/32727/goto:http://www.livability.com/">Livability.com</a>, a website offering in-depth information about America’s best places to live, has just released a list of <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538498/32727/goto:http://www.livability.com/top-10/pet-friendly-cities">Top 10 Pet Friendly Cities</a>. The cities on this list have pet friendly parks and trails, quality veterinary care, active animal welfare groups, as well as an abundance of pet boutiques and retail shops. But to make the list, these cities also had to offer an incredible quality of life for pet owners as well. <br />
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Livability.com researched cities around the country and looked for cities that were both pet AND people friendly. From quality healthcare and higher education to diverse job opportunities and active artistic and cultural scenes.<br />
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These cities are some of the best places to work, live, play and own a pet in America. Here are the top 10, with Portland as number one:<br />
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<a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538499/32727/goto:http://www.livability.com/top-10/pet-friendly-cities">Top 10 Pet Friendly Cities</a>: <br />
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1. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538500/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/portland">Portland, OR</a><br />
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2. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538501/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/colorado-springs">Colorado Springs, CO</a><br />
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3. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538502/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/rocky-mount">Rocky Mount, NC</a><br />
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4. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538503/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/boulder">Boulder, CO</a><br />
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5. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538504/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/santa-cruz">Santa Cruz, CA</a><br />
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6. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538505/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/eugene">Eugene, OR</a><br />
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7. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538506/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/asheville">Asheville, NC</a><br />
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8. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538507/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/albuquerque">Albuquerque, NM</a><br />
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9. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538508/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/nashville">Nashville, TN</a><br />
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10. <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/8723714862/3169341/99538509/32727/goto:http://livability.com/cities/louisville">Louisville, KY</a>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-83715863679074215412010-10-18T16:05:00.000-07:002010-10-18T16:08:06.388-07:00Candidates Endorsed by Save Washington Pets and the League of Humane Voters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLzS7DCvgGI/AAAAAAAABkc/WGCNvcRtUXU/s1600/vote+button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLzS7DCvgGI/AAAAAAAABkc/WGCNvcRtUXU/s200/vote+button.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>At CityDog Magazine, we are a-paw-litical, but <a href="http://savewashingtonpets.org/default.aspx">Save Washington Pets</a> has teamed up with the <a href="http://www.lohvwastate.org/">League of Humane Voters,</a> Washington Chapter to identify candidates for the state legislature who have demonstrated they are most supportive of animal welfare legislation in our state.<br />
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Save Washington Pets reviewed animal welfare bill voting records of incumbent state senators and representatives running for re-election. They also reviewed responses candidates provided to a humane legislation questionnaire that the League sent to each candidate.<br />
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<b>Why did they do this?</b> Because they are working toward passage of spay/neuter assistance legislation and other important animal welfare laws. CityDog agrees, we need to elect state senators and representatives who care about and understand these issues and will vote accordingly. <br />
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<b>Save Washington Pets' recommendations for the state senate and house of representatives are posted <a href="http://savewashingtonpets.org/endorsements.aspx">here</a>.</b> They have each candidate's name linked to his or her website or email address.<br />
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Your vote may be decided based on political party preference; candidates' positions on social, economic or other issues; or other factors. <b>However, please also consider candidates most supportive of animal welfare legislation when you're deciding how to vote in the November 2 election. </b><br />
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If you're not sure what legislative district you live in, just use this handy <a href="http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx">district finder</a>.<br />
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Woofs & Wags!<br />
<a href="http://www.citydogmagazine.com/">CityDog Magazine</a>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-1613113459610539972010-10-14T12:57:00.000-07:002010-10-14T12:57:05.351-07:00Mark your calendar: Muttster Mash, Saturday, October 30th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLdez4t08qI/AAAAAAAABkA/oKT9t1n7QQc/s1600/muttster+mash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLdez4t08qI/AAAAAAAABkA/oKT9t1n7QQc/s400/muttster+mash.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><br />
For all you four-legged ghosts, goblins and Lady Gagas, West Seattle's <a href="http://www.muttleycrewcuts.com/home/">Muttley Crew Cuts</a> is hosting <b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;">Muttster Mash</b> -- So, don your canine costumes and join your fellow furry friends for a spooktacular night of fun!<br />
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Saturday, October 30th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.<br />
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Muttley Crew Cuts<br />
4200 SW Admiral Way, Suite C, Seattle<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Parking available in the underground parking garage just north of Muttley Crew Cuts.</span><br />
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Doggie costume contest, beer and wine for your humans, pet food drive to help dogs in need, and more! All charity donations will go to the <a href="http://www.furryfaces.org/">Furry Faces Foundation</a>.<br />
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If you need some canine costume ideas...stay tuned for our next blog!CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-64978781933357416382010-10-13T10:53:00.000-07:002010-10-13T10:54:22.690-07:00Poisonous mushrooms cropping up in the Pacific NorthwestAs dog lovers know...our furry friends will eat almost anything, so it's our job to ensure they are safe by keeping toxic substances far out of reach. Here's one more thing to add to the list: mushrooms...or a specific kind of mushroom known as a "death cap." Just yesterday, King County health officials <a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/news/2010/10101201.aspx">issued a warning</a> about "death caps," and while this warning is meant for humans, it also applies to canines.<br />
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Death caps -- or Amanita phalloides -- were thought to be rare in the Pacific Northwest, but this season they are cropping up in the wild, in local parks, and even in our own back yards -- some were spotted in Seattle's Carkeek Park a few weeks ago -- easy pickings for our intrepid pooches.<br />
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So, here are a couple of photos of what they look like and sadly, we are also including this <a href="http://bernese.biz/MushroomFlyer.pdf">link to a flyer</a> sent to us by a woman who lost her dog in August to this deadly mushroom.<br />
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Even with these photos, it's best to err on the side of caution...if you find any mushrooms growing in your yard, pick them, bag them and throw them away. Woof!CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-15990007439698725522010-10-12T10:35:00.000-07:002010-10-12T10:36:30.632-07:00Bring your dog to the 2nd annual Frogs and Dogs in Issaquah!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLSbWCzvUWI/AAAAAAAABjQ/nn_5m0FwPTw/s1600/Frogs+and+Dogs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLSbWCzvUWI/AAAAAAAABjQ/nn_5m0FwPTw/s400/Frogs+and+Dogs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Love beer? Love dogs? Love frogs? Okay...maybe not frogs, but this event is sure to be hoppin'! Issaquah Brewery is located next to the salmon hatchery in downtown Issaquah, just 15 miles from Seattle's Space Needle. Issaquah Brewery's family of Frogs are created in a 15 barrel brew system. The brewery has garnered 30 awards for taste and quality. Yum!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Details: 35 West Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027 Phone: (425) 557-1911</div>CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33860592.post-60609836867784368342010-10-11T11:37:00.000-07:002010-10-11T11:37:34.803-07:00CityDog Editor's Pick: Rockin' hoodies for hounds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLNXFu1Ad9I/AAAAAAAABjM/rsszPmWXqQs/s1600/toru_poofighters_lores.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y8OGw7Er-f0/TLNXFu1Ad9I/AAAAAAAABjM/rsszPmWXqQs/s320/toru_poofighters_lores.jpg" width="203" /></a></div>I'm a big fan of the Foo Fighters and now an even bigger fan of this hoodie featuring the Poo Fighters by <a href="http://www.torudog.com/">Torudog</a>. Warning though...Once your dog's inner rock star is unleashed, it may be tough to fend off those furry groupies when wearing this garb! $32 and up, plus more hoodies, tanks and tees at <a href="http://torudog.com/">torudog.com</a>.CityDog Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329986817568097729noreply@blogger.com1