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EVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWESTEVERYTHING PET IN THE NORTHWEST! • MAY 2009! • MAY 2009

Create apet-safebackyardsanctuary

Laurel Acres -

Pet lodging at its best

Kitty Cat Paradise

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Don’t miss Doggie Dash!

THEOREGON COASTIS FOR LOVERS

Your Guide to Adventure, Shopping and Shindogs!

Every year, thousands of women longing toescape the torment and fear of domestic violence stay with their abusers in order to

protect their pets. Why? Because very few domestic violence shelters across the United

States are able to accept pets. And whenwomen and their children flee,their abusers often punish or takethe lives of the pets left behind.

Oregon currently has just two domestic violence shelters that

can accept pets. Neither is inthe Portland area nor on thecoast.

Now My Sisters’ Place – which serves sur-vivors of domestic violence in Lincoln Countyon the central Oregon coast – is raising funds tobuild just such a facility at its safehouse there.

The Dapper Frog, a pet-friendly sculptureand home decór gallery with locations inDundee, Pacific City, the Shops at Salishan andNye Beach in Newport, has pledged to helpraise the funds needed to build the pet facility.

You can help. Stop by one of the Dapper Froggalleries listed below and make a contribu-tion – 100% of it will go toward the buildingfund. Or call the Dapper Frog office at (503) 965-0085.

Help them escape the violence

Gallery in Gleneden BeachThe Shops At Salishan7755 Highway 101N

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Gallery In Pacific City34930 Brooten RoadJust north of stop sign

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Gallery In Wine Country110 SW 7th St., Dundee

Next To The Ponzi Wine Bar(503) 538-4747

Gallery in NewportBy the Nye Beach Arch701 NW Beach Drive

(541) 265-3764

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Then... go have fun with Bowser AT THE BEACH!

10 Your Guide to the Oregon CoastSpot explores the fun,

adventure, shopping and

shindigs for pets and their

people, now trough Fall. Our

user-friendly guide explores

coastal communities by

geography, highlighting pet-

friendly lodging, recreation,

attractions and destinations.

22 Portland’s favorite pet partyOn your mark, get set, Go! — to

the 22nd annual Doggie Dash

May 9. Voted #1 Event in last

year’s Top Dog Awards, Doggie

Dash is one of the biggest pet/

people parties of the year.

19 Need pet lodging while at the coast? Check out Laurel Acres, right

on the way. The facilities

are state of the art, every

employee is certifi ed, and

proprietor Hal Shorr is known for

being — and providing — the

best.

6 Time to pet-proofthe yard Spring is here! Before you

dig, do your homework: The

National Animal Poison Control

Center gets 300-400 daily hits

concerning poisonings from

insecticides, plants and other

gardening dangers. Spot’s

gardening primer will help

you pet-proof the yard while

creating a lush sanctuary for

you and your companion.

20 Here Kitty, Kitty!Nancy Zuffrea has long been

concerned about the need for

additional local feline shelters.

When her 17-year-old daughter

lost her beloved pet, the two

went into action, and Kitty Cat

Paradise in NE Portland was

born.

23 Rescue Me!Sweet foundlings who made their way

to Spot’s door at presstime

21 Reader SpotlightMeet Shumba

6 Learning on the SpotThe quick and easy on teaching a new

trick. This month: Feeling Crowded?

Back up!

6 Here Kitty, Kitty!

24 Fetch crunchy little newsbits to chew on

- Tip a glass for Save the Pets

- Head for Vancouver and Walk for the

Animals

- Get on board for FCCO’s annual

Furball

- Get “shot” by one of the best in Lamm

photo fundraiser

- Willamette Humane hosts Talent

Unleashed

- Treasures for Mother’s and Father’s

Day from Pro-Bone-O

- Therapy Animals focus of free

community workshop

- Get to the beach for annual brew fest

- Scottish Festival puts dogs on parade

- Red Cross and Dogs Dig present Pet

1st Aid

- Paws N’ Sip newest social hour for

pets/people

- Pub crawl with purpose

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Mutt MixersMutt MixersMutt Mixers

At Hotel Monaco PortlandFrom 5pm to 7pmon First Thursdays

starting June 4

Sit back, relax, and have funwith your dog while giving back

to a local charity.

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It’s also time to plan anthe vacations, so we’ve roup a ton of pet-friendly fun Oregon Coast. Worthy shiat the shore this month incBrewer’s Memorial Ale FesNewport and Mutt MastersLincoln City. Read all abothem in our coast coveragwhich also highlights petfriendly lodgings and attractions, and things simply notto be missed! Turns out there’s more treasure on this subject than would fit this issue, so you’ll see more in July. These one-tank getaways promvacations you’ll long remem

Finally, all of us at Spot for your calls for assistancthings pet. We work harabreast of available support systems and resources — from training to play dates, food banks to grief support — and we’re at your service! Whether you’d like to lend a hand to a worthy group or cause, or you personally need information or assistance, please let us know. We live and work among the best, and we’re delighted to get you connected.

Yours in everything pet,

PS: Happy Mother’s Day! Thanks to all of you who “mother” — provid-ing kindness, sustenance and safety to those who need it most. Whether you’re male or female, blessings and thanks for making the world a safer, happier, gentler place for so many.

I Love My Spot!

These words are embla-zoned on Tshirts, stickers, and other doodads worn

and adorned by the Spot crew. And for good reason — we do!

The Spot adventure has been a fantastic ride, and it just keeps getting better. Our friendly, pas-sionate crew is growing — all the better to serve you and your pets, and increasing the muscle we need to help support all the great organizations dedicated to serving companion animals.

Want to chat with you about a few quick things —

Spot and Hotel Monaco are kick-ing off Mutt Mixers, fun First Thurs-day events at this uber-pet-friendly hotel. The first one is June 4, 5-7, when we’ll hang out, learn a little, enjoy a complimentary bite and beverage, and spend a moment with one of our local angels in rescue/adoption. Please grab the pooch and join us! These free, fun events will feature a brief presenta-tion, a few pet-related businesses, and some surprises — all in the casual elegance of Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland. Currently scheduled quarterly, we’ll do them more often if you like — please let us know!

May is planting time in the Northwest, and Vonnie Harris has compiled a pet-proofing guide to help you create a fabulous back-yard sanctuary that’s beautiful, practical and safe.

Jennifer McCammonwith Broadway


Hi, I thought you might like a small update on Hobo and some

recent pictures. (Featured Spot April 2009 “What to do when there’s no one to the rescue.”)

Hobo has gained a full pound and a half, her fur has softened and is looking much better, she is eating well and is a little mooch! She loves attention and is very vocal. She loves my hubby’s lap and is very willing to share with Pickles. When we have saved enough money we are going to take her to have a groom and photo session. We are so happy to have her as part of our household!

Anna Mathews, Vancouver WA


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Finally! Springtime is here, and if you’re a garden enthusiast,

u are likely to be plant-g, mulching, fertilizing d weed, weed, weeding basically attempting to

me the insurgent jungle lled your yard. If you ppen to also be a pet

ver, it can be a hazardous me of year. According to e National Animal Poison ontrol Center, 300-400 ls are logged daily, deal-

g with poisonings from secticides, plants and merous other gardening ngers; the numbers spike ery spring and fall. Tiffany ueller, spokeswoman for

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, says they see a full third of annual pet toxicity cases in the spring.

From poisonous plants to suf-ficient shade, now’s the time to not only pet-proof the yard, but to create a sanctuary for you and your companion that’s not only pleasing, but practical and safe.

SAFETY FIRSTScrutinize your property and

terrain for obvious hazards and potential troubles to ensure a protected environment for your furry friends.

• Do gates latch properly? Is the hardware in working condition or are there rusty or missing parts?

• Is there open space beneath the fence or gate? Could your dog dig a hole or squeeze under?

• If your fence is made of wood, are there any splintered or rotted areas?

• If the gates or fences are chain-link, are there any cuts or stretched areas that your pet could get through?

• Could your dog or cat get stuck in deck lattice openings and possibly be strangled?

• If your dog is a digger, do you have plants or shrubbery abut-ting the fence, close together to dissuade your crafty canine?

Dogs have a tendency to scout the perimeter of their yards. Path-ways should be safe and easy on the paws. Also remember: whatever they run on outdoors they will track into the house. So, if they only have dirt paths, you will have dirt floors and carpets. Grass, if mowed, is nice and cool on hot days. Some other good choices, according to some help-ful staff members at Home Depot, is pea gravel (it looks nice when

raked), groundcovers (instead of lawn), concrete, brick and bark. Soft cedar bark chips are superb; not only do they smell refreshingly woodsy, they make great mulch.

PESTICIDES, FERTILIZERS &OTHER TOXINS

Now that your yard is set to pre-vent escapes and accidents, ana-lyze what you are using to tend the yard. Your lush green backyard may be the envy in the neighborhood, but is it safe for your furry-legged angels?

• Eliminate use of poisonous pesticides and heavy fertil-izers. This is the best way to ensure your garden is safe for your pets. Prevention is key in avoiding accidental exposure.

• Use extreme caution when pur-chasing garden and lawn prod-ucts. Always read the labels, even if you’ve used a particular formula in the past — formulas often change. Consider natural options.

• Make sure containers are securely sealed and out of reach of curious critters. Remem-ber the not-so-obvious pet toxins too, such as flea products, slug or bug bait, citronella candles and pool/pond/spa treatments.

• Follow product instructions. Do not allow your pet access to treated areas until well after the times indicated and well after the application has dried.

• Check with your garden supplier. Many companies offer pet-safe pest deterrents and pesticides. Diatomaceous earth is a natural substance that deters bugs but is relatively innocuous to pets.

• Go organic. You will be help-ing your household and the environment. Even with organic, research the ingredients; some extracts in natural products may

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cause toxic or allergic reactions in some pets.

Instead of harmful pesticides, use plants that will attract benefi-cial insects like ladybugs. If you must kill slugs and snails, consider nontoxic home remedies such as beer at the base of the affected plant. Or on a summer evening, grab a flashlight and your dog and

go on a garden and slug adventure, collecting (wear rubber gloves), and disposing of them in a container.

The good people at Yard and Garden Land in Vancouver, WA offered this: Here in the Pacific Northwest, lawns do not need to be watered that much. In the summer, once a week is all that’s necessary as long as you really

soak the ground. If the soil gets wet deep down, the roots will grow nice and deep, therefore healthy. And if your soil and plants are healthy, you shouldn’t need to use danger-ous pesticides at all.

A potentially fatal hazard for pets is cocoa mulch or cocoa hull mulch. It has become quite popular in recent years and is sold at big box garden centers. Do not use this mulch if you have pets. Most everyone knows that choco-late contains compounds that are

toxic to dogs, cats, birds and small animals. This mulch is made from cocoa beans and embodies simi-larly harmful compounds. Worst of all, pets love the smell and taste of this stuff, and it can be deadly. Avoid at all costs.

PLANTS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES

Cats have a more refined palette and better intuition when it comes to knowing which plants are safe to munch on and which aren’t, but

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they are still vulnerable to garden toxins. It’s important to know which plant varieties can be toxic to dogs and cats. Armed with this information, you’re ready to create a beautiful sanctuary that’s as safe for your pets as it is pretty (see list at right). Knowledge is power, and in the case of pet-proofing the yard, can be life-saving or, at the very least, help prevent a costly and stressful visit to the vet.

In addition to harmful plants, beware of the following:

• Certain trees, while not toxic, drop pods that can pose a choking hazard for inquisitive chewers.

• Heavy rains lead to increased mushroom growth which has been linked to poisoning in dogs. Best bet: if you see a mushroom remove immediately.

• Watch out for moldy compost and beware of any kind of fungus growth, which can cause potentially fatal damage to dogs and cats.

• Walnuts and walnut shells can become infested with mold; broken shells pose a choking hazard.

• Cacti and pets do not mix. Dogs can rub against them and cats and smaller dogs can crawl under them and get stuck.

• Certain forms of algae, found in ponds or other bodies of water, can be harmful.

• Flames from fire pits or grills can cause serious burns and ashes can cause illness if ingested.

While it may appear that many plants pose a danger, there are great non-toxic selections. Bamboo, snapdragons, spotted laurel, pampas grass, cornflowers, blue-eyed daisies, spider plants, purple passion vine and marigolds are all good choices. Edible plants and herbs such as rosemary and hibiscus are also safe bets. Plant a little catnip and your cat will love you for it.

PRACTICAL LANDSCAPINGNow that your dogs and curious cats are safe from escaping,

dangerous chemicals and poisonous plants, it’s time to make your furry friends’ time in the backyard pleasurable.

Landscaping with (or for) dogs takes a little forethought. How does your dog use the space? Where does he like to nap and play? What are her favorite places to potty? What views do they like and where do they insist on digging?

Having grassy expanses and some hardscape (stone, masonry, gravel) are useful in minimizing dirt and mud track-ing into the house. It’s important to remember to keep your

Amaryllis: vomiting, depres-sion, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hyper salivation, anorexia, tremors

Autumn Crocus: oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage, bone marrow suppression

Creeping Charlie: sweating, drooling

Daffodil, Narcissus: severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors and cardiac arrhythmias

Hyacinth: intense vomit-ing, diarrhea, occasionally with blood; depression and tremors

Gladiolas, Iris: vomiting occa-sionally with blood, depres-sion, diarrhea, occasionally with blood; hyper salivation; abdominal pain

Lily of the Valley: ataxia, vomiting, cardiac arrhyth-mias, death

Tulip: intense vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hyper salivation

Australian Nut: depression, hyperthermia, weakness, muscular stiffness, vomiting, tremors, increased heart rate.

Asparagus Fern, Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern), Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern: allergic dermatitis withrepeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset (vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea)

Cyclamen: vomiting, gastroin-testinal inflammation, & death

Hydrangea: vomiting, depres-sion, anorexia, diarrhea. Bufodienalides are cardio toxic

Christmas Rose: abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diar-rhea, convulsions, delirium

Foxglove: cardiac arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, convul-sions, delirium

Marijuana: prolonged CNS depression, respiratory depression, weakness, ataxia, sedation, sometimes hyper excitation

Morning Glory: seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea

Nightshade, Tomato Plant: hyper salivation, inaptness, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, CNS depression, confusion, behav-ioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate

Glory Lily: oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, kidney and liver damage, bone marrow suppression

Day Lily, Orange Day Lily, Asian Lily (liliaceae), Easter Lily, Japanese Show Lily, Red Lily, Rubrum Lily, Star-gazer Lily, Tiger Lily, Wood Lily: vomiting, inaptness, lethargy, kidney failure (Cats are only species known to be affected.)

Heavenly Bamboo shrub: cyanosis, pale mucous membranes, slow heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory congestion, seizures, semi-coma, respiratory failure, death

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in the yard. If you have room, set up an agility course. Got a water lover? Set up a wading pool and enjoy the entertainment.

As much as your pal loves all his toys, he enjoys your company best, so spending time outside with him ensures he won’t engage in inap-

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propriate behaviors such as digging and barking out of boredom.

Your pets will never know the lengths you’ve gone to to make their habitat safe, but as long as their needs are met, you can both enjoy the longer days and warmer temps in your awesome yard together.

shifts throughout the day, if your dog spends a good portion of time outside, consider adding awnings to a patio, the side of the house, or even to a doghouse or run.

If you have a dog that takes tremendous pleasure in digging, try raised beds. These can dis-courage destructive digging and keep treasured plants out of sight and harm’s way. Experts say to elevate the bed to 18 inches and keep plants above “paw level.” Rock borders or a low trellis can provide an attractive, practical barrier. The most pet-friendly possibility is to consider giving your unrepentant digger a fenced digging pit, or fill-ing a plastic kiddie pool with sand where she can dig to her heart’s content.

How about providing some fun for both your dog and you? Using your dog’s preferences as a guide, keep a variety of fun toys (frisbees, balls)

dog’s fragile paws off hot con-crete. Shady paths and grassy spots give both you and your pet good vibrations . . . for bare feet. Clover lawns have advantages over grass according to the folks at Yard & Garden Land. Clover doesn’t stain the way grass does when hit with dog urine, and it’s low-maintenance. Another option for unsightly urine spots is to hose immediately after he goes or train him to restrict his “toilet space” to a designated area.

Exposure to sun and overheat-ing are two serious threats during summer months. Pets spending time outdoors need access to fresh water in a spill-proof non-metal bowl or container — not only is it humane, it’s the law. Some form of all-day shade is essential. Providing some of the most natural and nice shade canopies of course is trees. Since the sun

Vonnie Harris is a freelance writer, and operator of BowWows & Meows Pet Services of SW WA. She and her brood, Jake and Jessie, both yellow Labs, and parrots Pedro (Yellow-Nape Amazon) and Lorali (African Grey) reside in Vancouver. Vonnie also is “the face of Spot” at many Portland-area pet-related events. Contact her at [email protected].

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When are you going to the coast this summer? Where are you going? These are the quintessential questions that Oregonians ask themselves as predictably as the profu-

sion of blooms that arrive with the sunny season. Our state’s coastline, some of the most beautiful, pristine and secluded in the country, becomes more captivating with each visit. And just like every turn in the road offers another breathtaking view, each community offers another treasure chest of shops, events, restaurants and people.

That’s what the following guides are, they’re maps — faint sketches to lead you to the unlimited treasure of the Oregon Coast — especially treasures of the pet-friendly variety. After all . . . pets love surf and sand too!

A few things to keep in mind while you’re reading. The hotel information is the most accurate at the time of writing, but pet policies should always be checked when you make reservations. Also, if you’re looking for a completely unique experience and willing to do a little research, there are vaca-tion rentals available through www.petvr.com. Once you’re at the homepage, click on Oregon State and choose the desired coastal community.

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When you say “the coast” to an Oregonian it might bring to mind Haystack Rock or

the Oregon Coast Aquarium. While these landmarks have earned icon status, some of Oregon’s most spectacular landmarks get over-looked by drivers who stop on 26 as soon as they see sand. See the coast differently this year and ease a little farther north to Astoria. Better yet, take the scenic Highway 30 and avoid the parking lot to — and from — the beaches.

Is there anything to do in Astoria? Well for starters, it’s steeped in history. Not only did Astoria start out as a fort, there are two forts, Clatsop and Stevens (both parks), and there’s also the Astoria Column and the Columbia River Maritime Museum — Oregon’s offi-cial State maritime museum. Along with all the other fascinating exhib-its, don’t miss the decommissioned Lightship Columbia. And, while it might be more recent history, there’s the Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, where parts of The Guardian movie were filmed.

Sitting high on Coxcomb Hill the Astoria Column overlooks the wide Columbia and the Pacific Ocean. Based on Trajan’s Column in Rome, the landmark was made from concrete, stands 125 feet tall (you can climb the internal stairs to a viewing platform), and is wrapped in more than 500 feet of historical images. The staircase is currently closed for renovation, but the gift store is open and there’s still a ter-rific view if you want to sit for a bite at the park’s picnic tables.

We in the Northwest take our food and our beer seriously, and the Wet Dog Café is the perfect local estab-lishment to get a serious burger or serious beer — which can all be enjoyed on the deck overlooking the

river with your faithful companion. Of their 20 taps, 10 pour their very own Astoria Brewing Co. beer.

If you’re having fresh produce withdrawals while vacationing, get to Astoria’s Sunday Market, open 10-3 weekly through October. The festive atmosphere boasts over 200 merchants, an eclectic food court and live music — all in a four-block area downtown.

If you like yodeling, Norse myths and lutefisk, be sure to visit June 19-21 and check out the 42nd Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Highlights include live music (featuring Alpine Yodeling Master Kerry Christensen), a beer garden courtesy of Wet Dog Café, and authentic food.

Befitting a town with a seago-ing connection as deep as the Columbia River, the last big event of the summer season, August 12-16, is the 115th Astoria Regatta Festival. The fun includes a parade, fireworks, a salmon bake, live music nightly, and sailboat races on the Columbia. Along with visiting private vessels, the Regatta is a chance to see two Coast Guard Cutters, the Alert and Steadfast, plus the Navy’s frigate USS Vandergrift.

Astoria has the whole package, including several noteworthy hotels for you and a critter or two. The Can-nery Pier Hotel extends 600 feet over the Columbia, giving each guest a piece of that view from their own private patio. Furry guests enjoy hotel doggy beds and a basket of “goodies.” The Officer’s Inn B & B has a room with a side door that’s perfect for pet owners. They’re also very family friendly (not your typical Bed & Breakfast) and perfectly situ-ated right on the old Fort Stevens parade ground and about two blocks from the old Fort’s trail.

pet-friendlyLODGING

Best Western Lincoln Inn 503.325.22052 dog max; $15/dog/night

Cannery Pier Hotel 503.325.4996 $25/stay

Officer’s Inn B & B 503.861.2524 $25/pet/stay

Shilo Inn 503.861.2181 $25/pet/stay

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SeasideIt’s Oregon’s quintessential resort

town, and virtually every aspect of Seaside — from the promenade to the salt water taffy — harkens to days when urbanites would dress up to “take holiday” away from the smell and sound of the city. These days our cities smell better, but we’re no less drawn to head west to enjoy this timeless town.

For the kid in all of us there’s the historic carousel and the more modern bumper cars. What trip to the coast would be complete with-out a little salt-water taffy? Stop by The Seaside Candyman on Broadway, a block from the turnaround, for a sweet treat. Along with great sou-venir shopping in downtown Seaside, be sure to stop by the Tri-City Spay & Neuter Thrift Shop at 600 Broadway (503.738.7040). Who knows what secondhand treasure you’ll find, and proceeds support spay/neuter efforts in Seaside, Cannon Beach and Gearhart.

If you’re a cat person, Seaside has the perfect event for you: checking out the 225 purebred felines strutting their stuff at the Sunkat CFA All Breed Cat Show July 18 & 19 at the Seaside Con-vention Center.

Take the dog on the Tillamook Head National Recreation Trail that winds six miles through Ecola State Park. You’ll find the trailhead at the end of Ocean Vista Drive — which is also where surfers often hang looking for a wave. Explore the park, or use the full six miles to take a “shortcut” to Cannon Beach.

Susan Lawrence and Oliver (a miniature Schnauzer) runs the Inn at the Shore. “We welcome dog lovers and their well-behaved dogs,” says Lawrence. The hotel is located on the southern end of the Seaside promenade.

So you’re at the beach, and it’s time to take your special two-legged friend out to enjoy some of Seaside’s fantastic eateries, but you can’t leave your four-legged friend unattended at the hotel. Don’t sweat it — it’s your vacation! Look up Dolores Matthys of Beach Tails (503.739.2202). She provides pet

sitting services, walks, and if you’d like to pamper your pup, she’s also a licensed pet masseuse.

Cannon Beach

Along with Seaside’s prom-enade, there’s nothing more iconic than Cannon Beach’s Haystack Rock. For those who’ve seen it, the 235-foot island pinnacle becomes a mental beacon once we start digging the sandals out of

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pet-friendlyLODGING

Hallmark Resort 503.436.1566 3 dogs max, $20/pet/stay Includes gift basket

Inn at Cannon Beach 503.436.9085 2 dog max, $10/pet/night

Inn at the Shore 503.738.31132 dog max$20/dog/stay

The Ocean Lodge 503.436.2241 2 dog max, $15/dog/night Includes goodies for you and your pet. There’s a dog wash on the front lawn (they think of every-thing).

The Surfsand Resort 503.436.2274$15/dog/night

Tolovana Inn 503.436.2211 $15/dog/night

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the closet. The sight of it means that there will soon be sand between our toes and city worries washed away with the surf.

But sand and surf isn’t the only thing to do in this idyllic village. There are good eats, a handful of pet-friendly hotels, and more than 20 art galleries in the three-block “downtown” section alone.

Kicking off this summer season is dog-loving Inn at Cannon Beach, which is hosting the 7th annual Mutts-N-Moms event the week before Mother’s day, May 3-9. Attendees get 10% off their room rate and furry family mem-bers stay free. In honor of “Mutt Mothers,” guests are eligible to win gifts all week and participate in a wine tasting May 9 featuring Amity Vineyards. In celebration of the furry “children,” there’s the Paw-Tastic Pet Show May 9 with awards, pho-tographs, and a pet food & supply drive benefitting the Clatsop County Humane Society.

Perhaps one of the most magi-cal events this summer is the 45th annual Sandcastle Day, June 13,

10-2. It’s amazing what engineer-ing and creativity can do with a little water and sand. Also be sure to visit the Cannon Beach Farm-ers Market, open Tuesdays 2-6pm, June 16 through September.

GearhartWhile around Seaside and

Cannon Beach, plan to visit the little gem of Gearhart. With a quaint downtown featuring Pacific Way Bakery & Café and Pop’s Sweet Shop ice-cream parlor, it’s a perfect “hidden” destination. This is also home to the oldest golf course in Oregon, The Gearhart Golf Links, which overlooks the beach. Check out John Cook’s Glass Studio for the pleasure of watching art-in-action.

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TillamookLocated at the end of State

Highway 6, Tillamook is one of those rare hybrids that combines so many of Oregon’s natural envi-ronments in one place. The Trask and Wilson Rivers traverse the easily accessible coastal range to form a basin perfect for dairy farm-ing, which of course is what put Tillamook on the map. But on the other side of Cape Meares State Park is the Pacific, with gorgeous beaches (Oceanside, Watseco, Netarts, Cape Lookout), extending both north and south from Tillamook Bay.

There is so much to do in and around this bayside town that you’ll probably want to spend a few days here. So let’s get the sleeping arrangements taken care of first.

The best bet for pet-friendly lodging is the Tillamook Shilo Inn(503.842.7971), with a 2 dog max at $25 per stay. Just up 101 is the small town of Garibaldi, where you and your pups can stay at either the Bayshore Inn (503.322.2552), $10/dog/night, or the Comfort Inn(503.322.3338), which has a 1 dog max, $15/stay.

For outdoorsy types who like to turn building camp fires into a competitive sport, there are plenty of camping areas around Tillamook, including Nehalem Bay State Park, Cape Kiwanda Resort (RVs and tents are dog-friendly, but no pets in cabins), plus several other county and US Forest Service camp sites.

The biggest event all summer is the 52nd annual Dairy Festival and Parade. The parade is the second largest in Oregon, with about 150 entries per year. The festivities start June 27 with a kids parade, followed by the main event. The fun continues Saturday night with a barbeque at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, which kicks off the two-day Tillamook County Rodeo.

If you’re one of those who seeks out coastal breezes in favor of the sweltering valley, check out the Tillamook County Fair August 5-8. Activities include the legendary, 85-year-old Pig-n-Ford race. Now, it’s hard to imagine that a race like this even exists, but it involves car-rying 25 lb pigs while cranking up (literally) and racing a Ford Model T around a track in front of the grand-stands (no pigs have ever been harmed during the race). The three drivers with the best times compete Saturday for the title of Pig-n-Ford World Champion. Also in August is the Tillamook Bay Run (and walk) along the scenic Bayocean Spit.

But you needn’t wait ‘til August to enjoy the vast array of beaches, parks, shops, hikes, museums and Oregon institutions (we can’t forget the Tillamook Cheese Visitors Center!). There’s plenty to do all

summer long in this friendly coastal farming community.

ManzanitaStraight up the coast from Rocka-

way and across the Nehalem River is Manzanita. It’s a pet-friendly town that Dan Nichols, who owns Four Paws on the Beach with his wife Barbara, jokes has “a one dog minimum when [people] come to town.” Four Paws on the Beach is a pet store with big plans, including the introduction of an online store and the first annual Muttzanita Festival to benefit United Paws (located in Tillamook), among other organizations August 15th.

Like Tillamook, there’s much adventure to be had in Manzanita, including Nehalem Bay State Park, and hiking up the Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain, enjoying the Nehalem river or exploring Oswald West State park . . . and, of course, the beach!

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You’ll Love Getting Lost In Lincoln City

Lincoln City is so proud to be pet friendly they’ve not only created a page on the city’s website specifically for four-legged vacationers, they’ve published a brochure that spells out the establishments that

cater to the city’s furry visitors. So for the nitty-gritty, sand-in-your-shorts details on all things pet, check out www.oregoncoast.org and look for the paw print icon. In fact, this website is a great source of information for all things fun in and around Lincoln City.

Don’t forget to pick up a spe-cial something at Paws on the Sand, 1640 NE Highway 101 (541.996.6019). Patty Morgan has run the store, specializing in holistic food and care prod-ucts, for 16 years. You and your leashed friend can peruse the large gift section and might even find something for the feline at home.

The big event for dog lovers in Lincoln City this summer is the Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics May 16. Katera Woodbridge, special events coordinator for Lincoln City, is quick to point out that this is not your typical dog show. “I really, really want people to know . . . that this is a completely silly event; there’s nothing formal about it,” she says. Registra-tion begins at 11am and events start at noon. Admission for the mutt is $2 per event, or $20/unlimited entries. Spectators can get in with a $5 suggested donation or a bag of dry dog food. All donations and fees go toward supporting the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and curing canine cancer.

Patty Morgan of Paws on the Sand says Mutt Masters attendees have such a blast many make it a tradition. “We

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have a lot of regular customers who are coming back every year for that,” she says. Special this year is a performance by the Portland-based X-Fidos Flyball Racing Team.

There is a long list of pet-friendly lodgings in Lincoln City. However, many have weight restrictions that basically require your pet to be the size of a cat. So here’s a list of some of the more “daring” places that don’t discriminate. And if you’re looking for a hotel that loves cater-ing to their furry guests, give The Looking Glass Inn a call.

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by Yaquina Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Newport has it all when it comes to coast vacations. There’s a half dozen state park beaches — from Beverly to South Beach — for sand lovers. For nature lovers there’s also the Oregon Coast Aquarium (the seabird exhibit is my personal favorite). Shoppers seeking unique treasure find plenty at the Aquarium Village District, right next to the aquarium.

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The Looking Glass Inn 541.996.3996 2 dogs max; complimentary dog basket for the furry guests

Overlook Motel 541.996.3300 2 dogs max; 8 rooms available

Sailor Jack’s Hidden Cove 541.994.3699 2 dogs max

Salishan Resort 541.764.2371 additional pet fee

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Sea Horse Oceanfront Lodging and Vacation Rentals 541.994.21012 dog max

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For some, the quaint, nostalgic and more populated communities dotting the northern Oregon coastline are considered ideal for a

getaway. It’s like mom’s apple pie at Thanksgiving: it’s perfectly sweet and tart and why would you want anything else?

Then there are people who like variety, a little change, a little spice (or maybe a lot).

The Oregon coastline from Reedsport on south is for the traveler seeking to get away from the crowds in favor of an uncluttered, purer coast.

A self-guided tour of the old south-ern coast lighthouses is a great way to sightsee and do some collecting (of photos of lighthouses) at the same time. You can start with the Umpqua River Lighthouse just south of Winchester Bay on Hwy 101. Continue south to Coos Bay. From there head east off of 101 to Sunset Bay State Park where you can get a distant look at the Cape Arago Lighthouse. Back on 101, head south again to Bullard’s Beach State Park just north of Bandon where you’ll find the Coquille River Lighthouse. The Cape Blanco Lighthouse is located on its own state park about four miles north of Port Orford.

The closely linked towns of Reedsport and Winchester Bay are the so-called “heart of the dunes.” If pretending to be Lawrence of Arabia isn’t your thing there’s also hiking trails; and don’t forget the Umpqua and Smith Rivers. Make sure you look out to sea while walking along the beach: you might see a gray whale or two. Also be sure to check out the award-winning Umpqua Discover Center in Reedsport ($8/adults, $4/kids 6-15).

If shopping is your thing and your significant other loves to fish, you might find something for the whole family in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston. There are unique gift and craft stores, and don’t forget the Mill Casino.

For a place to stay with pets in Coos Bay, call Best Western Hol-iday Motel (541.269.5111). This pet-friendly motel is conveniently located downtown, just a short drive from beaches, botanical gardens and the Oregon dunes

At the mouth of the Coquille River and about a 90-minute drive from Roseburg sits Bandon, the “hidden pearl” of the Oregon Coast. Here are art galleries, shops, and plenty of crabbing and fishing opportunities. Golfers will think they’ve gone to heaven with three nearby courses — Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes and Bandon Trails.

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Getting closer to the State of California there’s Port Orford, which sits on a spur of coast that juts stubbornly out into the ocean. There’s a lot to see here, including the Cape Blanco Lighthouse, an active Coast Guard station, and migrating whales (this town boasts the best chance of spotting them).

Gold Beach is where the famous Rogue River meets the ocean, and here are numerous motels with oceanfront or river views, plus a wide variety of restaurants. Check with Turtle Rock RV Resort in Gold Beach (800.353.9754) for beachfront vacation cottages available for rent within walking distance of a seven-mile stretch of beach.

Finally, Brookings is the last town before California. The weather gets better the farther south you go, so Brookings is as close as Oregon will get to the mild southern climes of California beaches. Well known as a retirement destination, Brookings also has some outstanding fishing opportunities.

EDITORS NOTE: Jake Faris researched and wrote Spot’s Oregon Coast coverage in its entirety.

Jake Faris is a freelance writer who’s worn many different hats, including a hardhat and the 8-point hat of a police officer. Jake and his wife Charity live with their two cats and four dogs in Beaverton. The whole pack moved to Portland from Wenatchee, WA three years ago. Now a dedicated Oregonian, Jake finds new reasons to love his adopted state every day. Contact him at [email protected]

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Teaching your dog to back up is very useful and has many applica-tions, such as: Teaching him to back away from a door, back away from something dropped on the floor, back away from guests, the

list could go on and on.

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Hold your clicker in one hand and a few treats in the other. Close the treats in your fist, then show your dog what you have so he can sniff and check it out. Let your dog sniff, lick, and nuzzle your hand to try and get the treats. Wait patiently and don’t pull your hand back or away while your dog is sniffing and trying to get at the treats.

Watch your dog for any backward movement; the second he moves even the slightest bit away from your hand, click and feed him a treat. Repeat until your dog is readily backing away from your hand. Then take a break.

After a break, repeat the same exercise above and add your verbal cue. Say your cue “Off” as you present your fistful of treats. Click and reward as soon as your dog backs away from your hand. Repeat 10 times or so.

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Since you are raising the criteria, stop using your cue until you have the behavior you want from your dog. Present your hand but leave it open so your dog can see the treats. If he moves forward to try and get them, quickly close your hand into a fist, but don’t pull your hand away. As your dog moves away, open your hand showing the treats again. Repeat opening and closing your hand until you can have your hand open and your dog is backing away or not moving forward. Click if he doesn’t move forward toward your hand. Repeat this 10 or so times and then start adding the cue.

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trustworthy pet care. Thankfully there are folks like Naomi and Hal Shorr, who run Laurel Acres Kennels in Hillsboro, OR.

The three buildings housing 72 dog runs are nestled among 100-year-old cedar and pine trees off of Highway 219 (SW Hillsboro Hwy) just north of the Farmington Rd junction. In fact, Laurel Acres is an easy stop on your way to and from the coast.

Hal Shorr, Laurel Acres’ Chief Operating Officer and all-around trouble-shooter, is a man who likes to keeps things simple, and the simple nightly boarding fee is $26. For a few dollars more, owners can add activities to their dog’s stay, depending on their dog’s needs. In today’s world of “bundling” and “full meal deals” the pared-down approach might seem revolutionary, but after touring the kennel with Shorr, it’s a simple system that makes sense.

Along with care provided by the Shorrs, who have been in the dog world as breeders, AKC judges and show-ers (Dalmatians for Hal and Doberman Pinschers for Naomi) for decades, every one of their 19 employees carries certification from the Pet Care Services Association as a Pet Care Technician.

Hal Shorr’s pride hides behind an easy smile that peeks out from a bushy white mustache. And it takes just a short time talking with him to understand that whether it’s a business he’s running or a Navy A-7 he’s flying (he retired as a Captain in 1993), he demands the best from himself, his equipment and his people. With Shorr, the overused motto of “best of the best” actually fits; it shows in everything he touches.

Getting their PCT certification is just the beginning for new employees. “We have a pretty strict code of conduct for our employees,” says Shorr. The high school students that work at Laurel Acres are required to keep their GPA at 3.5 or higher. Not only does this requirement mean that, as Shorr says, “100% of our high schoolers go to college,” but as college students many return to Laurel Acres and work on their vacations (which happen to be the kennel’s busiest times).

During my tour of the three buildings (the 72 runs are divided between buildings to reduce density) and the outside play area, Shorr invited interested puppy parents “to come in any time we’re open . . . uninvited, unannounced; everything should be ready at any time.”

The two “new” buildings — 6½ years old — are exact duplicates of each other and seem, at first glance, like any other kennel. Made up of concrete floors and chain link fencing, the 4x4’ kennels are connected to exterior 4x15’ covered (but open) runs. Each corner of the two buildings features an extra large 12x15’ run for boarding more than one dog.

It’s in the details that you see signs of Shorr ’s engineering background. The concrete floor contains radiant heat piping to keep the puppies warm in winter. Air conditioning cools the pups down when it’s warm. All the floors are sloped toward drains, helping in the daily sanitizing of the kennels and runs.

Unlike the kennel-wide speaker system that provides the dogs with some music (Shorr likes Classical for its calming effects), the sneakiest feature is the one you don’t notice immediately. Or maybe it’s the fact that you notice that you’re not noticing it. It’s the smell — you know the one — usually present with many dogs in close proximity. It just isn’t there. This is thanks to a fan that can circulate the air up to 5 times a minute. A mechanically louvered vent at the other end of the building provides fresh air when the doggy doors are closed for the night.

The cattery, where up to 24 cats can stay, is another area that reflects Shorr’s engineering touch. During low-occupancy or for multiple-cat

families, a partition can be removed between kitty condos, creating a mega-condo, or as Shorr puts it, a “bedroom, living room, kitchen.”

With such top-notch facilities and staff, the “basic” price for boarding doesn’t seem so basic. And it’s clear that the diverse list of add-ons was created by a dog-lover. There’s everything from walks (on the kennel’s park-like 5 acres) to playtime to treats (homemade dog ice-cream), as well as pre-packaged bundles. For a complete list, visit laurelacreskennels.com.

There are other nifty gadgets and kennel details (the original building has a wider variety of kennel sizes) but there isn’t enough space to explain them all here. Easier to explain is Laurel Acres’ mission, in Hal Shorr’s words: “Our goal here is for the pets that come here to go home healthy, happy, well fed and well cared for.”

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Kitty Cat Paradise, a new cat shelter, is opening this month in NE Portland’s

Gateway community. When it comes to the welfare of our furry citizens, the more pet rescues, shelters and sanctuaries the better, even in communities as pet-friendly as ours. And, like many of the now-established gems in the pet com-munity, this start-up shelter has the beginnings of a great story.

Nancy Zuffrea, executive director of the new shelter, says the need for additional shelter resources has always been in the back of her and her family’s mind. Then her 17-year-old daughter, Taylor Duncan, lost her cat Mini Kittie (who looked exactly like another household cat only smaller). The family performed a thorough yet fruitless search of local shelters. “We decided there had to be a better way to help abandoned and unwanted cats [and] kittens,” says Zuffrea.

What came next was almost a natural for both Duncan and Zuff-rea. Duncan, a junior at New Urban High School in Milwaukie, has major credentials when it comes to volunteering, and working with

nonprofits and animals. She was a runner-up for an animal hero award from PAWS (The Progres-sive Animal Welfare Society) for collecting animal supply dona-tions for county shelters and raising animal testing awareness at her school.

“My heart breaks when cats are abandoned; I would love to take them all in and find homes for them,” explains Duncan. And while she admits “it’s been a lot of hard work,” she says “we’ve come

a long way in just a short period of time,” adding she “can’t wait to start painting kitty footprints on the nursery wall.”

While Duncan is a natural — feet on the street — grassroots activ-ist, over the years Zuffrea has collected more behind-the-scenes experience as a board member of both the East Portland Chamber of Commerce and the Gateway Area Business Association. Since Mini Kittie disappeared in Decem-

ber, the pair has been working together to build up a 60-member-strong cadre of volunteers to help with everything from “artist ability, special events, signage, logos, donation drives, phone calls, and general research for the facility,” says Zuffrea.

The Kitty Cat Paradise gang has been busy while waiting to open the physical doors. Zuffrea calls

it running a “virtual shel-ter;” with the help of foster homes and friends, she reports that “cats ages 10 months to 13 years” have found homes through Kitty Cat Paradise’s Match to Match program (check the shelter’s site

at www.kittycatparadise.com for current adoptables).

The shelter also held its first fundraiser at 20th Century Bowler Lanes, collecting over $350 in donations and, according to Zuf-frea, “We had great attendance and everyone had a blast.”

In the works next are a live ben-efit concert and car wash to help fund the shelter’s projected 50-85 feline population. The shelter is

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also seeking motivated volunteers and folks interested in acting on its board of directors.

Though some details still need working out (like a partnership with a vet clinic willing to provide low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and exams), Zuffrea is excited to finally put her organizational skills to work for a cause she believes in.

“I have seen over the years homeless cats spending their final days peering out from inside their cages at community animal shelters. Many become victims of the long-accepted practice of euthanasia,” she says. “But thanks to the no-kill movement . . . millions of cats’ lives are spared because of the efforts of shelter staff that operate under the belief that every homeless cat deserves a loving home.”


Meet ShumbaAfter graduating college several years ago, I moved back to Portland

and found the perfect home, except for one catch: no pets. I’d spent more time thinking about the dog I would get than the job upon graduating, but the duplex was too good to refuse.

After being a good tenant for a few years (rent on time, lawn mowed), my landlord acquiesced to a dog. I began visiting the Oregon Humane Society regularly, but for a long while, didn’t meet anyone special. Then one evening, in almost the last kennel, I met a cute little red boy of about 50 lbs with fuzzy ears, a freckled nose, and a raccoon tail. When I said hi, he cocked his head, wagged his tail and skipped to sit at the gate between us. I was smitten. Unfortunately, I learned several holds had already been placed on him. I called the next morning and found he’d been adopted.

I was heartbroken. I complained for weeks about ‘the one that got away;’ hearing repeatedly ‘another will come along you’ll love just as much.’ Secretly I never agreed.

Then one day something told me to stop by OHS after work. I arrived just before closing, made my usual rounds, and, just about to leave dis-appointed, I spotted a familiar little red dog in the playroom. Arriving at the front desk breathless and frantic, I told the clerk I’d had a hold on this dog several weeks prior only to be told the couple playing with him had already placed a hold. Seeing my grief-stricken face, she said she would ask her supervisor just in case, and after a few minutes returned and said two of the greatest words I’ve ever heard, “He’s yours!” It was at this moment, and many thereafter, that I knew my feeling that this relationship was fated was true.

Shumba has been my canine son for several years now, and while we’ve had our ups and downs — like the (many) times he’s chewed the doorframe of my new condo, or when he vomited orange stuff in about 10 spots on my cream-colored carpet — I love him.

I think often about how much I have learned from Shumba about how to be a good person with a good life. To be friendly to everyone, to forgive and forget, to give thanks for every gift, to not underestimate the importance of a nap, and to appreciate and be thankful for all those around me. As the Dalai Lama says, “Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.” This is the truth. And at the end of the day, when I come home to and see my little Shumba happily waiting for me (and his dinner), I am reminded not only to be joyful for his making my life more whole, but for all of the many gifts life has given me.

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ers in the 2008 Top Dog Awards, Doggie Dash is one of Portland’s biggest parties of the year for pets and their people. This year, it goes over the top, incorporating bridges into the trek for the very first time.

Thousands of dogs and their people will take over Downtown’s Waterfront Park and stop traffic on SW Naito Parkway for the blocks-long pet festival that has become something of a cult classic. “Last year we had over 4,000 people at the park, and hundreds and hundreds

of dogs, says OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon. “We’re inviting everyone to come out and join in the fun.”

Funds raised will help OHS meet its goal of finding happy endings for 10,000 animals in 2009, giving them a new

Vonnie Harris is a freelance writer, and operator of BowWows & Meows Pet Services of SW WA. She and her brood, Jake and Jessie, both yellow Labs, and parrots Pedro (Yellow-Nape Amazon) and Lorali (African Grey) reside in Vancouver. Vonnie also is “the face of Spot” at many Portland-area pet-related events. Contact her at [email protected].

chance in life with a permanent loving family. “One hundred percent of registration fees go to help the animals at OHS,” says Harmon.

Cars are banned on Naito Parkway for the 1.5 run/walk that’s open to everyone (dogs not required). “New this year is the 2.5-mile bridge-to-bridge loop for dedicated runners and walkers desiring a longer trek,” says David Lytle, public affairs manager at OHS. Starting on Naito Parkway, participants will cross the Hawthorne Bridge to the Eastbank Esplanade, then cross the Steel Bridge to return to Waterfront Park. Runners begin at 9am, walkers at 9:15.

A free pancake breakfast will be served at 8 for registered partici-pants, and Papa Murphy’s will be selling slices of pizza for anyone needing fortification after the run/walk.

As the run ends the fun will just be getting started, with live music from the Lost Creek Bluegrass band, kids’ activities, a doggie fashion show, and over 20 vendors showcasing pet products and services. Always a crowd favorite, silly and/or talented canine contests for prizes include Musical Chairs, Best Doggie Kiss, So Ugly I’m Cute, Bopping for Hot Dogs and more.

Also on site, Banfield, The Pet Hospital will provide free canine health checkups, low-cost microchipping, and a chance to chat with the experts.

“A must-not miss” according to OHS’s Lytle is a frisbee clinic hosted by Greg Gustafson of Border Collies International. Gustafson will pres-ent demos and quick tutorials and tips on the art of Frisbee, and helping your dog focus. “Who would have thought, but last year, a short little Corgi won,” says Lytle, adding that the attraction is always fascinating and hilarious to watch.

All well-behaved pets (not just dogs) are welcome, but no extended leashes. Register in advance to save a little time and money (www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash or 503.285.7722 ext. 412). Registration is $25/advance, $30/event day (on-site registration opens at 7:30). “Registering early also guarantees you will be able to receive the very popular Doggie Dash T-shirt,” adds Lytle.

Rain or shine, come join the fun, get a little exercise for yourself and your four-legged pal, have some laughs and help raise funds for the animals at OHS.

Even

tsDoggie Dash goes

Vonnie Harris • Spot Magaine


HaberdasherGood natured Haber-

dasher loves to ‘hunt,’ play and hang out with his human & feline companions. Come, try Haberdasher out for size at CAT’s Sherwood shelter.

ShivaGentle Shiva is a waiting

for her new life to begin! She is a sweet, affection-ate, gracious cat who will bring love, warmth and joy to her forever home. Shiva promises to bring a special touch to her new family.

Meet Haberdasher or Shiva at CAT’s Sherwood shelter, 14175 SW Gal-breath Dr. 503.925.903; catadoptionteam.org.

SatchmoSpirited and charismatic like his

namesake, our chubby-cheeked, handsome Satchmo will need a home that wants a little shadow! Satchmo likes to follow his people around, and will often chirp and meow at you, especially if he wants some attention. Satchmo is a bit shy at first in new surroundings, but quickly settles in and just blossoms into a big, goofy, totally sweet boy who sleeps by your head and will even sit on the edge of the tub and keep you company in the morning. Satchmo likes other mellow cats (no aggressive males, please), but is scared of dogs. For details or to meet Satchmo, please contact his foster mom (who will rave about him) at [email protected].

DOGS WITH A CAUSEOWNER TRAINED DOGS

BONNIE BERMAN

CERTIFIED DOG INSTRUCTOR

DOGS FOR THE [email protected]

www.dogswithacause.com541-683-2793541-954-1066

Specialty trainingfor people and their dogs with challenges or disabilities

MiloHello there. My name is

Milo and I am a 6-year-old Terrier who is everything a Terrier should be. I am SUPER smart, loyal and fun. I had the same owner all my life until she gave me up because she was moving. Pretty sad huh? I’m a very good boy and am house and crate trained. I am still a little shy with strangers because my mom didn’t take me around much, but I am warm-ing up and coming out of my shell and I will make a fantastic companion. I am starting to discover the joys of squeaky toys, and I even started to play with my foster dog brother. I can get a little protective of my people and not always want to share

the attention, so any home with another doggy should be aware that it will take me a little time to settle in and learn the lay of the land. I am a true Terrier in that I love to find those mice; sometimes I confuse them with kitties, so I may not be the best feline brother! I’d love a home where I can continue to build my confidence and help me be the best boy I can be! Because of my protective nature I’d like a home with no kids please. I am a great, great boy, and hope to find a home that will love and keep me FOREVER! I am fixed, vaccinated and microchipped. My adoption fee is $180. I am currently living in foster care so if you are interested in meeting me please contact the Pixie Project at 503.542.3432.

Tip a glass for Save the Pets

Apr. 27-May 2, WineStyles at 2846 Willamette in Eugene is donating 10% of wine sales to Save the Pets when patrons mention “Save the Pets.” A wine tasting Apr. 28 sent all profits to the thriving STP.

Head for Vancouver & Walk for the Animals

The 18th annual Walk/Run for the Animals will be held Saturday, May 2, at 7:30am at Esther Short Park in Downtown Vancouver, WA. Registration starts at 7:30am, and the fun-filled morning includes a 5K fun run, and 1.5 and 3-mile walks, and over 25 local vendors. All proceeds will go toward supporting the animals at the Humane Society for SW Washington and completing construction of the new shelter. Details southwesthumane.org.

Get on Board the Cat-anooga Choo Choo!

This year’s Furball, the Feral Cat

Coalition’s 11th main annual event, Cat-anooga Choo Choo arrives May 2 at 6pm at the World Forestry Center. Only the lucky few with a First Class Ticket or Boarding Pass get to enjoy the ride. (Revelers were still raving days after last year’s shindig.)

Hosting will be Susan Sokol Blosser of Sokol Blosser Winery; emcee is Matt Zaffino of KGW TV. Guests will be transported back to the early ‘40s, many donning classic travel apparel or uniforms. Highlights will include live music, silent auction packages, wine from Sokol Blosser Winery, New Deal Vodka, Full Sail Beer, espresso from Best in Brew and yummy fare from Elephants Delicatessen. Tickets start at $75. Details www.feralcats.com or 503.797.2606.

Founded in 1995, FCCO is nonprofit dedicated to the humane treatment of feral cats and the prevention of future generations through spaying/neutering and education. Last year 4,276 felines were spayed/neutered. Kudos goes to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation, which recently awarded FCCO a grant of $1500, to be used for

the purchase of an Ultrasonic Instrument Cleaner and surgical instruments. The ultrasonic cleaner is an essential tool for the integrity of the health and safety of the cats undergoing spay/neuter surgeries at FCCO clinics.

Get shot by one of the best

Kathi Lamm Photography is hosting a Paws Partner Fundraiser May 1-31 to benefit DoveLewis’ Stray Animal & Wildlife Care Fund. Sessions scheduled May 1-31 (only 10 are available) will benefit the fund, and orders exceeding certain amounts will generate an even greater boost for Dove. A leading Oregon animal photographer, Lamm’s award-winning photography has been winning hearts for over 20 years. Details dovelewis.org.

In the spotlight Talent Unleashed is happening

Friday, May 8 at 5:30, at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Salem. The benefit for Willamette Humane Society will feature award-winning wines, gourmet appetizers and animal actors.

Get to the beach for annual brew fest Rogue Ales Brewery is hosting its 3rd annual Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest

May 15-17 in Newport, OR in honor of Brewer, the popular local company’s revered chairman and resident black Lab who passed away in May 2006. “The largest dog-friendly beer festival in the world,” this year’s event will include 50+ microbreweries, live music, local seafood, and dog-inspired entertainment. Proceeds benefit local animal charities Oregon Coast Therapy Animals and the Central Coast Humane Society.

Held inside the Rogue brewery where Brewer grew up, dogs can participate in Doggie Musical Chairs, Dog Dancing, and Celebrity Dog Look-alike contests. Canines will also enjoy a variety of dog food, accessories and specialty doggie beer. Outside, volunteers will host a dog washing station within a fenced area overlooking the scenic Yaquina Bay.

Non-canines can enjoy brewery and distillery tours, tastings, a showcase of local artisans, cuisine from area restaurants, and live music.

Admission $10; ages 21 & up. Dogs get in free with their people. Rogue Ales Brewery is located on the Yaquina Bay at 2320 OSU Drive, Newport, OR. The festival runs Friday 4-10pm, Saturday noon-10pm and Sunday noon-7pm. Details brewersalefest.com.


The zoo

is hiring!

The Oregon Zoo, enjoying record

attendance and membership, is planning

to hire 150 new staff for summer jobs.

Applications are being accepted now

for openings in the warehouse, catering,

food service, security and custodial

operations. The jobs, which are mostly

part-time, could start immediately.

Applications are being accepted on-line

at http://www.oregonzoo.org/Involved/

jobs.htm.

Special guests include some four-legged superstars and their trainers from Talented Animals, a Corvallis-based company that provides animals for TV and film. RSVP required: 503.585.5900, ext. 324, or [email protected].

Hop in for bunny time

Rabbit Advocates will hold its monthly adoption outreach Saturday May 9, noon-3, at Western Pet Supply, 6908 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. in Beaverton. The advocates chat and answer questions, and even provide nail trims and light grooming for visiting pets (donation appreciated; please bring clean bath towels and, if possible, grooming tools). All adoptables are spayed and neutered. Details adoptarabbit.org or 503.617.1625.

True treasures for Mother’s and Father’s Day

Pro-Bone-O of Eugene, the nonprofit serving pets of the homeless, was recently featured on KVAL and KMTR TV in Eugene, and its Journalism 333 class team won the multi-media project award. Already onto its next project, Pro-Bone-O is working on its fourth consecutive annual Mother’s Day campaign (Mother’s Day is May 10), in which home-made Mother’s Day masterpieces have been created by first-graders at Edgewood Elementary School. By popular request, a Father’s Day promotion has been added this year. To shop for some of the most unique, precious cards to be found, visit http:proboneo.org, take a peek at examples of previous cards, then visit the It’s a Fundraiser! page. These cards put joy in the hearts of lucky moms and dads who receive them, and their proceeds

serve pets throughout the year through Pro-Bone-O’s free veterinary care.

Therapy Animals: Who, What, Why?

DoveLewis will present a free community workshop Monday, May 11, 6:30-8pm, geared to help you determine whether you and your pet are cut out to work in animal assisted therapy.

The perfect first step for anyone considering therapy work, the workshop will present DoveLewis’ criteria, screening and training process for becoming a certified team. Participants will also learn about the opportunities. Free; RSVP required (http://dovelewis.org/giftShop). Ages 12 & older; please leave pets at home.

Scottish Festival puts dogs on parade

The Eugene Scottish

Festival, hosted by Peace

Presbyterian Church at 3060

River Rd in Eugene, is happening May 16, 10am-5pm. A dog parade will be held at 11:45, and a photo contest will be held throughout the day (bring a photo). Other highlights of the day will include piping and dancing, musical performances and more. Details eugenescottishfestival.com.

Red Cross & Dogs Dig It say, “Be Pre-pared”

In an effort to reach more Portland pet parents who want to be responsible pet owners, the Red Cross has taken its pet first aid classes, typically held at its own facility, to the convenient space at Dogs Dig It, at 1132 SE Salmon.

The course, happening May 17, 6-8:30pm, covers rescue breathing, shock, choking, bleeding, suspected fractures, sudden illnesses including

poisoning, and expanding the family emergency preparedness plan to include the pets. The class will be offered again in July, September and November. Details 503.280.1440 or wwworegonredcross.org/dogs. For information on Cat First Aid classes, visit wwworegonredcross.org/cats.

Grab a glass and get in the garden

Paws N’ Sip, the newest people and pooches social event at Oscar Albert in SE Portland is happening May 19, 6-8:30, in the beautiful Oscar Albert Wine Bar, Garden Nursery and Bottle Shop. The events bring people and pooches together to sip great wine (or beer) in a fun garden setting while providing a boost to the Pixie Project animal adoption center and nonprofit pet supply store with every bottle of wine purchased. 100% of Pixie’s profits from the sale of healthy pet products are dedicated to rescue, adoption and low-income spay/neuter. In attendance during the evening will be HEAL Animal Massage, STAM dog treats, Healthy Pets NW and Pampered Paws pet sitting/walking. Dr. Kristin Sulis, principal vet at Mt. Tabor Veterinary Center, is acting “Ask Dr. Paws” for the event.

Paws N’ Sip happens every Third Tuesday, April through October. Each event has a theme, local businesses tabling, and benefits the Pixie Project.

Talking toxins — worth noting

If you’re readying to plant the garden and prep for the bbq season, be sure to check out Vonnie Harris’ tips on pet-proofing the backyard page 6. Another worthwhile stop is the ASPCA’s video, 17 Plants that

Poison Pets (www.aspca.org) ASPCA toxicologists created a video featuring 17 of the most common poisonous plants to arm pet parents with the information that could save their pet’s life.

Pub crawl with purpose

All aboard the “Party Animal” BarFly Bus Friday, May 29, 7pm-1am, to give DoveLewis a boost.

This traditional BarFly Bus Tour will have it all: karaoke, dancing, live rock, hip dives, cool lounges, and all that BarFly jazz. Along the way you’ll hit 8-10 stops – pay no covers, enjoy complimentary appetizers, and drink specials galore. Admission $30; call 503.813.9999 or buy online at www.barflymag.com/event-197.html


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ADOPTION / RESCUE

Multnomah County Animal Services . . . . . . . 9

BOARDING / DAYCARE

Cooper Mountain Kennels . 9Critter Comfort ‘N Care . . 15Fido’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Laurel Acres Kennels . . . . 17

CREMATION / MEMORIALS

Dignified Pet Services . . . 18

EVENTS

Call of the Wild Camp . . . . 17Doggie Dash . . . . . . . . . . . 29Mutt Masters . . . . . . . . . . . 10Mutt Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Mult Co Fair . . . . . . . . . . . 30Paws in the Park . . . . . . . 22

GIFTS / FASHION / SPECIALTY

Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32DapperFrog . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Wags of Eugene . . . . . . . 12

GROOMING - EUG/SPNG

Grooming Dales . . . . . . . . 27

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic of Oregon . . . . . . . 7

Back on Track . . . . . . . . . 20

HOTELS

Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . 10Fireside Motel . . . . . . . . . 13Inn at Cape Kiwanda . . . . 11

PET FOOD / SUPPLIES

Bi-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Blue Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . 17Snowfire Farm — distributor

of healthy pet foods . . . 21Solid Gold NW Holistic

Products for Pets . . . . . . 7

PHOTOGRAPHY

Good Dog Photo . . . . . . . 18

PRODUCTS

Wags of Eugene . . . . . . . 12

SOCIAL / PET NETWORKING

pdxdog.com . . . . . . . . . . . 28

TRAINING

City Dog Country Dog . . . 17Dogs with a Cause . . . . . 23

VETERINARIANS / VET HOSPITALS

Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic of Oregon . . . . . . . 7

Best Care Animal Hospital 13Best Friends Vet . . . . . . . . 6Good Neighbor Vet . . . . . . 9NW Veterinary Specialists VCA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Rose City Vet Hospital . . . 19

VACATION RENTALS

BeachcombersNW.com . . . 2Ester Lee Motel . . . . . . . . 17Idyllic Beach House . . . . . . 9

For those who want to hit the coast when seasonal events are hap-pening, Newport is hosting the 3rd annual Brewers Memorial Ale Fest May 15-17. The event’s namesake is a late black Lab named Brewer — former Rogue CEO — who called Rogue Brewmaster John Maier his human. Last year over 3,000 humans and 400 of their best friends attended. Located in the Rogue Brewery, the $10 admission gets you in the door, plus a mug and three taster tickets.

When it comes to brews and bites, Rogue has three separate establish-ments to satisfy thirst or appetite. The Rogue Ales Public House (541.265.3188) has an outside patio where you can enjoy a pint with your pup. If you want to go to the source, Brewer’s on the Bay (541.867.3664) is located inside the Rogue brewery itself. The Rogue House of Spirits (541.867.3670) boasts views of Yaquina Bay, distilled Rogue spirits and Rogue Creamery cheeses.

If you find yourself after last call look-ing at your faithful mutt and wondering how you’re going to safely get back to your hotel, give the Yaquina Cab Company a call. They only charge an extra $1 for your furry companion to ride along (fee waived, of course, for service dogs).

Register now for coastal gem

Call of the Wild Dog Camp is hap-pening in September, but registration is happening now. There are only 30 spots available for this “camp” where owner and furry friend can bond on 40 acres of serene forest. “It had a sort of charmed feeling,” says Caroline Spark PhD, owner of City Dog, Country Dog Training. The camp is held at her Yachats property (about 30 minutes south of Newport) September 5-7,

newportLODGING

America Inn & Suites 541.265.6631

Crown Pacific Inn 888.845.5131

Driftwood Village Motel 541.265.5738

Hallmark Resort Newport 888.448.4449

Harbor Lights Inn 800.228.0448

The Holiday 541.547.3120

Newport Bay Motel 541.265.4533

Newport Motor Inn 541.265.6363

Viking’s Cottages & Condos 800.420.2477

Waves of Newport 800.282.6993

The Whaler 800.433.9444

Willers Motel 800.945.5377

Yachats Inn 888.270.3456

and features training, games, and a chance for human and canine to both relax and have fun. Last year was the first for this camp, about which Spark says “Everybody had such a fantastic time.”

Spark explains that the idea for Call of the Wild Dog Camp came from sport camps popular on the East Coast, but she’s made sure to add a healthy dose of West Coast laid-back attitude. Call 503.740.4886 to register; if the dates don’t work or camp is full, check out the Vacation Training Retreats offered to individual dog families throughout the summer.


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ADOPTION

COMPANIONS FOR LIFE 300 cats & kittens looking for forever home, altered, tested, vaccinated, microchipped, indoor, ready to love. Adoption fee $85-$125. M-F: 11-7, Sa-Su 10-6. Cat Adoption Team 503.925.8903 www.catadoptionteam.org Volunteers welcome. Fosters needed.

BOARDING

$25/DAY AJ’S K9 KAMPVisit the photo page on www.ajs-k9kamp.com. Day care & overnight home care. Canines under 30 lbs. Nr the airport. 15 yrs exp. Licensed. Insured. 7am - 8pm 503-252-7652.

CRAFTERS WANTED

LOCAL CRAFTERS WANTEDHandmade, pet-related items needed for new boutique. Favor given to crafters that use “green” materials. Send links or photos to: [email protected]

DAYCARE

See AJ’s K9 Kamp under Boarding

THE BED & BISCUIT ON SUNNYSIDEDaycare and overnight stays in my home for dogs over 30# Special needs, meds OK! Lisa 503-658-5737

FOREST PARK BED & BISCUITDog daycare, overnights & basic grooming while you wait or play. Private setting in NW PDX, close to Montgomery Park. Call Linda for details 503-768-9932 or 971-570-3646.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME The Dog Manor for fun and friendly Doggie Day-care! Your best friend’s home away from home.503-309-0372 M-F 7-6:30 North Portland

WHAT IS YOUR PET DOING ALL DAY?Chewing, Digging, Barking Bored and Missing You. Call A LUCKY DOG. 1-800-GO-LUCKY

DOG GROOMINGEUG/SPRINGFIELD

LEXIDOG AT 5TH STREET PUBLIC MARKET

Features Experienced grooming by Faith Langford — Let Faith pamper your pup from nose to toes! Call 541-343-5394 for an appointment.

FOSTER CARE

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDEDIf you would like to be a volunteer foster parent for Other Mothers Animal Rescue, please call 503.452.0465 to request an application. We need dedicated animal lovers to care for preg-nant dogs or cats and/or their litters until they can be adopted into permanent homes.Please check us out at www.othermothers.org, Then call if you can help these precious puppies or kittens. This is a great way to get to cuddle the baby critters without committing to more than 6 or 8 weeks. Other Mothers needs you! 971.321.6858.

HEALTH/WELLNESS

ORGANIC WHEAT-FREE DOG TREAT RECIPES

Send $3 & an SASE to Mrs. Paws at 8056 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver WA 98664.

WALLACE PARK ANIMAL ACUPUNCTUREComplementary integrative pet care for a variety of health concerns. 20 yrs of experi-ence and instructor to veterinarians. On the dog park in NW Portland. Dr.T. McCormick, LAc 503-810-0755

HELP WANTED

GROOMER WANTEDT-Sat, Exp, detail oriented, neat and friendly. Please call Liana Mon-Fri 503-291-0010

SALES EXEC PORTLAND EASTSIDESpot Magazine is growing! We are seeking a gifted sales/marketing pro with a heart for ani-mals. Work from your home office but expect a great deal of interaction with our fun, dynamic team. Straight commission; great long-term potential. Please send resume and letter of intro to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

WRITERSSpot is growing! We are always considering talented writers. The budget is humble but growing. The readership is passionate and the standard is high. If interested, please send letter of intro (especially your areas of interest/expertise in pets), along with two samples to: [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Grooming-Dales (Dee)

28 West Q St. #F Springfield

(541) 726-PETS (7387)

With 30 Years of Quality Care

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3 lines of text, 45 characters per lineAdditional lines $1 per line per month

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HOUSE & PET SITTERS

DEPENDABLE RETIRED COUPLEWe do overnight and vacation house and pet sitting. Dogs, cats, horses, whatever! Respon-sible with great references. 503-537-9719 or 503-679-5613

KRITTER KARE OF PORTLANDDaily dog walks. Vacation pet sitting. “Over-nites” & house sitting services. Caring for domestics & exotics in the tri-county area since 1994. Licensed, bonded, insured. Refs. 503-252-0599, 503-940-7761.

PET SITTING

BOWWOWS & MEOWS PET SERVICES Need a pet-sitter who will love your pets as much as she loves her own? BowWows & Meows Pet Services . . . Because It’s All About Them! We also love birds! Serving West Van-couver & Jantzen Beach areas. Pet-sitting and Mid-Day Potty Breaks. 360.903.4174

LISA & FRIENDS PET SITTINGQuality pet care in a comfortable home environment at great prices. In-home visits also available. All pets welcome. Refs. 503-490-3762

FURRY DUTY IN HOME CAREBoarding/Daily Walking. Contact Char 503.829.7181 or [email protected] or [email protected] or 503-807-4578

PET TRAVEL

FOR THE TRAVELING DOGS WITH FAMILIES

Otto Step! Completely portable platform step for loading and unloading Fido. Insert into any 2” trailer hitch receiver, load and stow after use. Visit www.OttoStep.com or call 888-311-OTTO (6886).

VACATION RENTALS

Mohawk River B & B is located on two fenced acres on the banks of the Mohawk River, approximately 18 miles north of Springfield or 18 miles from Crawfordsville. Vacation with your pet and enjoy the country setting. Walk in the gardens, sit by the river or pond.541.933.3940.


Spot is growing! We are always looking for talented, passionate pet people to include in the Spot family! Do you have a good idea? Do you have an interesting story? We want to hear from you! Please send letter of intro (especially your areas of interest/expertise in pets) to: [email protected].

MAY • 2009

10am — Good Neighbor Vet Clinic at Coastal Farm & Ranch in Eugene ‘til 3.

10am — Paws for People at Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene ‘til 5.

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

11am — Foster Care Orientation at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Learn why animals are placed in foster care, whether fostering is right for you, and what to expect. RSVP required: 541.689.1503.

11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetsMart in Tigard ‘til 3 and at Furever Pets, 1902 NE Broadway in Portland noon-4.

Noon — Adopt a Cat this Weekend. CAT counselors are on site at local PetsMart stores ‘til 4. PetsMarts are located at Cascade Station, in Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tanasbourne, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville and Washington Square. Also noon-4 tomorrow and the weekends of May 9, 16 & 23.

1 friday10am — Save the Pets Wine

Styles Fundraiser at 2846 Willamette in Eugene ‘til 7.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetsMart, 9450 NE 82nd Ave. in Portland ‘til 4.

2 saturday• Mutts-N-Moms through May 10

at The Inn at Cannon Beach. Special discounts, raffl e items, pet photography, food & supply drive, Pet Show May 9 (get spruced and come out and strut), and Paw-Tastic Pet Show & Wine Tasting May 10.

9am — Annual Plant Sale with The Humane Society of Cottage Grove ‘til 4 at ‘n’ That Corner Thrift & Gift Shop, 33 N. 8th St. Plant donations welcome the week before.

10am — Adoption Outreach with Florence Humane Society at Eugene PetsMart ‘til 3:30. Also tomorrow.

Noon — Pet Adoption Days at Furever Pets at 17th & Broadway in Portland with OHS ‘til 4. 2pm — Ask-a-Trainer at Greenhill in Eugene ‘til 4. Certifi ed Dog Trainer Nancy Yamin, owner of Mutts Better (muttsbetter.com), offers her expertise every fi rst Saturday, addressing basic obedience & behavior modifi cation. Free.

3 sunday10am — Adoption Outreach with

Florence Humane Society at Eugene PetsMart ‘til 3:30. Also tomorrow.

11am — Dog Day at Burgerville. OHS adoptable dogs on site 11-3 (10% of the proceeds during that time benefi t OHS) at 1122 SE Hawthorne in Portland.

11am — Save the Pets Adoption Outreach at PetsMart in Eugene ‘til 3.

11am — West Coast Dog & Cat Rescue Adoption Outreach at PetsMart in Eugene. Also tomorrow.

Noon — The Cat Food Bank is open ‘til 2:30 pm at CAT’s shelter, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr. in Sherwood. Help provide cat food for cat owners in fi nancial need. CAT happily reports (and says Thank you!) that 1,250 lbs of kitty food was distributed in March.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetsMart, 9450 NE 82nd Ave. in Portland ‘til 4.

1pm — PDX Danes play today at Ross Park in Vancouver. Details www.pdxdanes.org.

1pm — WAG 5000 Surgery Celebration ‘til 4 at the WAG Clinic, 3045 Royal Ave. in Eugene. WAG celebrates its 5,000th spay/neuter. Grab a bite, a beverage & join the fun.

3pm — Yappy Hour at LexiDog in Eugene ‘til 5. Bring your pooch and relax on the patio of LaVelle Wine Bar & Bistro at 5th Street Market. Make new friends, enjoy a little wine & good times with

other dog lovers. Quality dog food donations being accepted today to support PAAWS for PETS and Food for Lane County.

• Be Kind to Animals Week today through May 9. “The week . . . has been set aside to draw attention to the need to be kind to animals — to learn responsible ways of caring for a pet, showing concern for those without a home, reducing pet overpopulation — all building a stronger human-animal bond. This spirit of Be Kind to Animals Week can and should be celebrated every day,” said Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski in his recent proclamation of the week.

OHS has a few suggestions for showing compassion toward animals this week and always:

• Keep visible ID on your pet at all times

• Encourage friends and family to spay/neuter their pets

• Spoil your pet with a new toy or treat

• Report animal abuse or neglect (OHS hotline: 503.285.7722 ext. 214, or oregonhumane.org/services/report_neglect_abuse.asp)

• Volunteer at a local shelter

• Keep bird & squirrel feeders full

• Invite OHS Humane Educators to visit your child’s school (503.416.5034)

• Donate high-quality pet food to a local shelter (see the OHS wishlist at oregonhumane.org/donate/needed_supplies.asp)

• Get your pet microchipped

• Adopt your next pet from a shelter

5 tuesday5:30pm — Basic Manners Dog

Training Class at Oregon Humane Society in Portland. Fun, positive and fl exible schedule-wise. Learn at your own pace and move up a level


when you’re ready. Free Intro class required; offered May 9, 19, & 23. Offered weekly at various days/times. Details 503.802.6711 or oregonhumane.org/pet_training.

5:30pm — Understanding Your Dog class at Willamette Humane Society in Salem. Fun, interactive seminar covering basic dog psychology, current research on canine behavior, and practical tips & tricks for common problems. Free to adopters of shelter dogs; others $10/family. Drop-ins welcome. Please leave pets at home. Also offered May 12, 19 & 26. Details willamettehumane.org.

7 thursdayNoon — Pet Loss Support

at DoveLewis NW. Details dovelewis.org.

6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

8 friday7:05pm — DoveLewis Bark

in the Park at PGE Park in Portland. Take your dog out to the ballgame! PGE Park is dog-friendly tonight, as the Portland Beavers take on the Salt Lake Bees. Bark in the Park nights are also on tap June 28 & Aug. 1. Get the Dove promo code for discounts on tickets and for DoveLewis to get a portion of the proceeds.

9 saturday• OHS Doggie Dash. Oregon

Humane Society’s party of the year. A 2.5 mile or 1 mile fun run/walk (with or without your dog) at Waterfront Park. Also games, prizes, music, & a pancake breakfast. RSVP/Details www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash.

8am — HUGE Garage Sale in Eugene ‘til 2 to support WAG (Willamette Animal Guild), Lane County’s only nonprofi t, low-cost spay/neuter clinic. WAG provides subsidies for pets

of homeless and low-income residents. At the sale: new pet toys, supplies & treats, home/garden/gift items. Location: 3387 Stony Brook (near Gateway Mall). Details wagwag.org

8am — Mysteries of Dog Behavior. Behavior expert Tanya Roberts will answer questions ‘til 1 today at the OHS Doggie Dash.


10am — Good Neighbor Vet Clinic at Coastal Farm & Ranch in Eugene ‘til 11:30.


11am — Adoption Outreach with Greenhill at Pacifi c Winds Music, 791 W 8th Ave. in Eugene ‘til 3. Pacifi c Wind’s annual “Barking Lot Sale” happens today, along with adoptables from Greenhill. Details green-hill.org.

11am — West Coast Dog & Cat Rescue Adoption Outreach ‘til 3 at PetsMart in Eugene. Also tomorrow.

11:30am — Sit, Stay, Good Dog! at Amazon Community Center in Eugene. Have fun while learning basic skills & good manners. Must take prerequisite seminar the week before: “How to Train Your Dog,” before taking this 4-week class. Details/RSVP 541.682.5373. Cost $100.

12:30pm — Finicky Feline class led by an OHS certifi ed pet trainer. For those entering/considering pet parenthood or those feeling frustrated with their four-legged friend. Free; no need to RSVP. Please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

10 sunday9am — Pro Bone O Vet Clinic in

Eugene.

10am — Adoption Outreach with Florence Humane Society at Eugene PetsMart ‘til 3:30.


11am — West Coast Dog & Cat Rescue Adoption Outreach ‘til 3 at PetsMart in Eugene.

1pm — Memorial Art Community Workshop with DoveLewis at 1945 NW Pettygrove, Families Welcome 1-2:30, adults (ages 16 & up) 3-4:30. Enid Traisman, MSW facilitates workshops offered the 2nd Sunday of every month, each with an opportunity to create something unique to take home. Free; RSVP required. dovelewis.org/giftshop.

1pm — PDX Danes play today at Gabriel Park in Portland. Details www.pdxdanes.org.

11 monday6:30pm — Therapy Animals:

Who, What, Why? Free Community Workshop at DoveLewis NW can help you determine whether you & your pet have the right stuff for animal assisted therapy work. Learn DoveLewis’ criteria, screening

and training process to become a certifi ed team, plus the possibilities once you’re certifi ed. Free; RSVP required: http://dovelewis.org/giftShop/productDetails.aspx?id=61. Minimum age 12; please leave pets at home.

14 thursday9am — Pet Loss Support

at DoveLewis NW. Details dovelewis.org.

6:05pm — What are you doing this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

16 saturday8:30am — Hike on the Dike Dog

Walk ’09 with West Columbia Gorge Humane Society in Washougal. In addition to the 10am walk will be vendors, kids’ activities, agility, canine courses/games & contests, Shelter Dogs on Parade & a


Waterfront ParkDowntown Portland

Saturday, May 9th

22nd Annual Walk/Run For the Animals

Register online at oregonhumane.org

Presented By

PO Box 113641067 NE Columbia BlvdPortland, OR 97211503.285.7722 | oregonhumane.org

raffl e. Registration at 8:30 at the event at Cpt. William Clark Park in Washougal. Details WCGHumanSociety.org.




11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at LexiDog in the Pearl ‘til 3.


12:30pm — Problem Pooch class led by an OHS certifi ed pet trainer. For those entering or considering pet parenthood or those frustrated with their four-legged friend. Free;

no need to RSVP. Please leave pets at home. Details oregonhumane.org.

17 sunday9am — Bark in the Park at Alton

Baker Park in Eugene. The park goes to the dogs as Greenhill hosts its 16th annual 5K run & 2K walk (registration opens at 7:30, run starts at 9). In addition to the run & walk will be canine activities, demos, refreshments & more. Register online at http://greenhill.dojiggy.com for Eugene’s biggest party for people & pets.

10am — Dog Massage class at Salty’s Dog & Cat Shop in SE Portland (www.saltysdogshop.com). Bring your 4-legged friend & learn basic strokes. Heal provides dog beds, take-home info & doggie bags. Register at Salty’s before the day of class. $40.


23 saturday10am — Adoption Outreach

with Florence Humane Society at Eugene PetsMart ‘til 3:30. Also tomorrow.

10am — Good Neighbor Vet Clinic at Coastal Farm & Ranch in Eugene ‘til 3.


11am — Pet Caricatures by Sam Arneson ‘til 5 at Howl at the Moon in Vancouver. Sam will do caricatures of your furkids and/or you; they make wonderful gifts. See samples of his work at www.howl-at-the-moon.com. Cost $20/pet or person; early RSVP recommended.

Noon — The Multnomah County Fair is happening today through May 25 at Oaks Park in Portland. Highlights include EXtreme Air Dogs dock jumping sport (fi rst-time participants encouraged to participate — it’s free), It’s a Dog’s World area, Dress Up Day (May 23), fl yball, lure racing, agility & more. Bring your pooch & try all the dog events. Non-pet highlight not to be missed: daily Guitar Hero Competition (1st prize $300).

24 sunday9am — Pro Bone O Vet Clinic in

Eugene.

11am — OHS Adoption Outreach at PetsMart, 14110 SE Division in Portland, ‘til 3.



1pm — PDX Danes play today at Hazeldale Park in Beaverton. Details www.pdxdanes.org.

25 monday11am — Memorial Day: CAT’s

Sherwood shelter is OPEN ‘til 7.

1pm — OHS Pug Crawl at MacTarnahan’s Taproom, 2730 NW 31st Ave. in Portland. Pug costume contest, vendors, live music, food & beverage ‘til 4.

1pm — PDX Danes play today at North Clackamas Park. Details www.pdxdanes.org.

2pm — You’ve Adopted Your New Dog . . . Now What? with Nancy Yamin (muttsbetter.com) at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Attendees will learn how to teach manners & obedience. RSVP required: 541.689.1503 ext. 116.

18 monday5pm — Foster Care Orientation

at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. Learn why animals are placed in foster care, whether fostering is right for you, and what to expect. RSVP required: 541.689.1503.

7pm — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis NW. Details dovelewis.org.

20 wednesday10:30am — Rent-a-Pooch

with Greenhill at U of O’s Memorial Quad ‘til 4. Students & community members can spend a little time in very good company. Rent a canine for 15, 30 or 60 minutes (or more); toys, treats & leash provided. Proceeds support Greenhill’s efforts to help homeless animals.

6:30pm — Reactive Rover Class at OHS. Six-week class; accommodations help reactive dogs learn & feel comfortable around other dogs while in class. Details oregonhumane.org. 7pm — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis SE. Details dovelewis.org.

21 thursday6:05pm — What are you doing

this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

7pm — Pet Loss Support at DoveLewis NW. Details dovelewis.org.

Extreme Air Dogs all 3 days!


For entry form and information call 503.737.4921 or [email protected]

FASHION SHOW sponsored by

PAWSITIVE PASTERIES& MORE

a benefi t for Project Pooch

Only Saturday, May 23, 20093:00pm • $5 per entry

Held on the main stagewinner will receive $150 & a giant doggy basket

Multnomah County FairMay 23, 24 & 25 2009 @ OAKS PARK

It's a

Dog's World

DRESS UP DAY @ THE FAIRFAIR

ADMISSION & PARKING ARE FREE!

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June 4

5-7pm — Mutt Mixer with Spot & Hotel Monaco. Meet a great bunch of pets & their people, learn a little, enjoy a bite & beverage. Start your First Thursday adventure with us!

Free!

June 1311am— K-9 Celebration. The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs, founded

by Joy St. Peter and dedicated to training and placing service dogs with people who have disabilities, hosts its second annual celebration 11-4 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem.

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27 wednesday6pm — Yappy Hour: Flights

of Fashion with LexiDog, Bishop Creek Cellars & OHS at Paragon Restaurant, 1309 NW Hoyt, ‘til 8. Spring canine fashion show; prizes for dogs wearing glamorous, hip & silly styles.

28 thursday6:05pm — What are you doing

this weekend? Tune in on the fl y to 1450 AM Radio, for Spot Magazine’s report on weekend events for pets & their people.

29 friday5pm — Zoo Brew ‘til 10 at the

Oregon Zoo. Enjoy beer & ale from favorite NW breweries, food from Zoo Catering, and live entertainment.

7pm — Pub Crawl With a Purpose. The “Party Animal” BarFly Bus is all about boosting DoveLewis. The 8-10 stops will include karaoke, dancing, live rock, hip dives, cool lounges, and all that BarFly jazz. No covers, complimentary appetizers, and drink specials galore. Details in Fetch or http://www.barfl ymag.com/event-197.html.

30 saturday10am — Adoption Outreach with

Florence Humane Society at Eugene PetsMart ‘til 3:30. Also tomorrow.


10am — Pet First Aid Class at Howl at the Moon in Vancouver. 4-hour seminar for pet professionals & laypeople. Topics include CPR & rescue breathing, handling emergencies, Snout-to-Tail Assessment, 10 situations that require immediate veterinary care, creating a pet fi rst aid kit & more. Details/Register www.howl-at-the-moon.com. Cost $50; advance registration is required.


11am — West Coast Dog & Cat Rescue Adoption Outreach ‘til 3 at PetsMart in Eugene. Also tomorrow.

Noon — Adopt a Cat this Weekend. CAT counselors are on-site at local PetsMart stores ‘til 4. PetsMarts are located at Cascade Station, in Clackamas, Hillsboro, Tanasbourne, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville and Washington Square. Also, CAT’s annual Kitten Road Show starts today, with kittens at the adoption outreaches; maybe you’ll fi nd your perfect little ball of fur.

Noon — OHS Adoption Outreach at Urban Fauna in the Pearl ‘til 4.

31 sunday10am — Adoption Outreach with

Florence Humane Society at Eugene PetsMart ‘til 3:30.


3pm — Multi-Cat Households: Keys to Success at OHS. Learn strategies for litter box training, adequate space & food/water for max. enrichment & stimulation. Free (or $15 donation); no need to RSVP.

ALLMONTH LONG

• Chimpanzee Challenge Maze at the Oregon Zoo. Wanna monkey around? Swing from vines, soar through treetops and ‘Live Chimply’ at the zoo’s newest exhibit, on-site through September. Developed in collaboration with the world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall Institute. Admission $2 plus zoo admission. Details www.oregonzoo.org.

• May Cat Promotion at Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. 50% off adoption fees for Tortoiseshell & Calico cats (not including kittens) throughout May.

• OHS’s 3rd annual Next Top Dog Model Contest. Wanted: Dogs with style, all sizes & breeds (including mutts). 20 fi nalists compete June 17 at Hotel Monaco. Grand Prize valued at over $500. Details oregonhumane.org.

1450 AM • kpsu.org

evenings/weekends • webcast 24/7 • huge diversity

May 7, 2009: Ed Cavin on the value of taking a gender-neutral domestic violence workshop.

May 14, 2009: Sonja Harju with an update on the 2009 Oregon Legislative Session.

May 21, 2009: Pledge Drive: The Irish Celtic music band Darby O’Gill performs live.

May 28, 2009: Pledge Drive: The band Carlyle performs live.


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